Common use of Third Person Claims Clause in Contracts

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person Person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing granting the Indemnifying Party with access any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment, and the Indemnifying Party shall have no further liability or obligation to the Indemnified Party under Sections 11.1 or 11.2 with respect to such claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle; provided, at its own expense and by its own counselhowever, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall failure to give such notice will not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the relieve such Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited claim, action or proceeding, except to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, extent that the Indemnifying Party shallhas been actually prejudiced as a result of such failure. The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) shall have the right and shall be given the opportunity to associate with the Indemnified Party in the defense of such claim, in exchange suit or proceedings, and may select counsel for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay such counsel to be reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Party. The Indemnified Party shallshall not, from that moment onexcept at its own cost, bear full responsibility for make any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs settlement with respect to any such claim and all additional costs of settlement claim, suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure of the Indemnifying Party to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect a complete release of on the Indemnified Party, unless the failure of the Indemnifying Party to act upon the Indemnified Party's request for consent to such settlement within five business days of the Indemnifying Party's receipt of notice thereof from the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments shall be deemed to constitute consent by the Indemnifying Party of such settlement for insurance proceeds in determining the amount purposes of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 13.1 or 11.2 hereof 13.2 (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, faith; provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, ; provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party shall be responsible for the reasonable expenses of its such counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section 13.3 with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said such Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said such Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, hereunder or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such mattermatter upon consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, any amounts owing from an Indemnifying Party to an Indemnified Party under the provisions of this Section 13 shall be reduced to the extent to which the Indemnified Party, or any other claimant, actually receives any proceeds in determining the amount of any insurance policy that are paid with respect to the matter or occurrence that gave rise to the Third Person claim. Submission to insurance of any insurable claim otherwise giving rise to indemnification obligation under this Section 13 shall be a condition precedent to seeking indemnification under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if such counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents such counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter as to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy. All indemnification payments under this Section shall be deemed adjustments to the Merger consideration provided for herein.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person or entity not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal action or proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified PartyParty unless the Indemnified Party is fully released and exonerated from all matters related to the claim. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses or out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim claim, which settlement provides solely for the payment of monetary damages and effects a full release of the Indemnified Party from all matters related to the claim, and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person , and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in upon payment of such settlement amount to such Third Person, shall be deemed released from any and all obligation or liability with respect thereto and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it that the Indemnifying Party subsequently incurs with respect to such claim claims and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any tax benefits or detriments and any insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle (subject to the consent of the Indemnified Party, as hereinafter provided), at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. Further, absent a conflict, the Indemnified Party may select counsel and have such counsel participate in such matter at the sole cost of the Indemnified Party. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested in writing by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim in which no admission of wrongdoing is required of the Indemnified Party and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing an Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. An Indemnified Party shall also have the right, at its sole expense, to have counsel of its choice participate in (but never to control) the defense of any such claim. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest or a conflict of interest is reasonably likely to arise that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing such Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentsettlement. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse pay the Indemnified Party for the settlement amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. With respect to any account, note or other receivable as to which the Stockholders have paid in full any indemnification obligation pursuant to this Section 11 as a result of a breach of the representation and warranty made pursuant to Section 5.11 or as to which a claim in respect thereof has been asserted pursuant to this Section 11 that has been applied against the Indemnification Threshold with respect to the Stockholders as a result of a breach of the representation and warranty made pursuant to Section 5.11, AmPaM shall cause the Company to assign such account, note or other receivable to the Stockholders. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "an Indemnified Party") Party has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim the commencement or threatened commencement by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), of a claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson of any claim for which indemnification may be sought under this Article VI (an “Indemnified Claim”), the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof Purchaser (hereinafter the "“Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ”) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceedingIndemnified Claim. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim the Indemnified Claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof; provided, however, that the failure to timely give such notice shall not affect the Indemnifying Party’s obligation except to the extent that it is financially harmed by the delay. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of select its own choosing counsel and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse or make advances to the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionwithheld.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 10.1, 10.2, or 11.2 10.6 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal such proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim involving only the payment of money and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "If a Third Person Claim is made against an Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shallIndemnitor shall be entitled to participate therein and, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated the extent that the Indemnitor shall wish, to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter assume the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same defense thereof in good faith and diligentlyin a commercially reasonable manner with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, provided and, after notice from the Indemnitor to the Indemnified Party of such election to so assume the defense thereof, the Indemnitor shall not be liable to the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses of other counsel or any other Losses in each case subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof; provided, that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without Indemnitor will pay the written consent legal expenses of the Indemnified Party. If ’s separate counsel if, in the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settleIndemnified Party’s good faith judgment, it shall promptly notify is advisable, based on advice of counsel, for the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, be represented by such separate counsel because a conflict exists between the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party or because there is a reasonable probability that the Third Person Claim may materially and adversely affect the Indemnified Party or its Affiliates other than as a result of monetary damages. The Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor and its counsel in the defense thereof and in against any settlement thereofsuch Third Person Claim. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of at its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense in the defense of any Third Person Claim. Neither the Indemnitor, on the one hand, nor the Indemnified Party, on the other hand, shall admit liability to, or settle, compromise or discharge any Third Person Claim without the prior consent of the other (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); provided, however, that the Indemnitor may settle, compromise or discharge any Third Person Claim, the defense of which was assumed by the Indemnitor, if such Third Person Claim does not impose equitable remedies or any obligation on the Indemnified Party and provides only for the reasonable expenses payment of its counsel. After monetary damages that are completely indemnified by the Indemnifying Party has notified Indemnitor hereunder, includes an unconditional written release by the claimant or plaintiff of the Indemnified Party from all liability in respect of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liabilityThird Person Claim, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with would not have any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityfurther liability thereunder. In the event the Indemnitor elects not to defend any Third Person Claim, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any defend against such Third Person claim Claim in good faith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, commercially reasonable manner at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying PartyIndemnitor, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and Indemnitor shall have the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid right to participate in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectiondefense at its own expense.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 11.4(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any pending or threatened action at law or suit in equity by or against a third Person as to which indemnification will be sought (each such asserted liability, except (iaction or suit being a “Third Person Claim”) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent against such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat: (i) the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such Third Person Claim as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and (ii) the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), pay, compromise or settle any such Third Person Claim, except that no such consent shall be required if, following a written request from the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall fail, within 14 days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such Third Person Claim shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such Third Person Claim without such consent, provided, that in such event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor hereunder unless such consent is unreasonably withheld. (b) If any Third Person Claim against any Indemnified Party is solely for money damages (and the potential liability of the Indemnitor exceeds the potential liability of the Indemnified Party thereunder, as reasonably determined by the Indemnified Party), or, where Seller is the Indemnitor, will have no continuing effect in any material respect on the Business or the Purchased Assets, then the Indemnitor shall have the right to conduct and control, through counsel of its choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of any such Third Person Claim against such Indemnified Party as to which indemnification will be sought by any Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder if the Indemnitor has acknowledged and agreed in writing that, if the same is adversely determined, the Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification to the Indemnified Party in respect thereof, and in any such case the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnitor in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such Third Person Claim as to which the Indemnitor has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such Third Person Claim, provided, that in such event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor hereunder unless the Indemnified Party shall have sought the consent of the Indemnitor to such payment, settlement or compromise and such consent was unreasonably withheld or delayed, in which event no claim for indemnity therefor hereunder shall be waived. The Indemnitor may not settle, adjust or compromise any Third Person Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder ). (c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event of any Third Person Claim arising out of or relating to the matters set forth in Section 11.1(a)(v), Seller shall effect a complete release have the right to conduct and control, through counsel of its choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of any such Third Person Claim, and the applicable Buyer Group Members shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by Seller in connection therewith; provided, that (i) if the Losses and Expenses associated with such Third Person Claims are reasonably likely to exceed $5 million in the aggregate or (ii) if any Third Person Claim arising out of or relating to the matter set forth in Section 11.1(a)(v) have not been finally resolved in accordance with this Article XI on or prior the six-month anniversary of the Indemnified PartyClosing Date, unless then Buyer shall have the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees right to conduct and control, through counsel of its choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Third Person Claim (but, in writingthe case of the foregoing clause (ii) only with respect to such matter), and Seller shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by Buyer in connection therewith. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining Whether Seller or Buyer has the amount right to conduct and control the defense, compromise or settlement of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionsuch Third Person Claim arising out of or relating to the matters set forth in Section 11.1(a)(v) (as applicable, the “Controlling Party”), (i) the other party may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such Third Person Claim, and (ii) the Controlling Party shall not, without the written consent of the other party (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), pay, compromise or settle any such Third Person Claim.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge Knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 10.1 or 11.2 10.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle (such settlement to be subject to the consent of the Indemnified Party, as hereinafter provided), at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. Further, absent a conflict, the Indemnified Party may select counsel and have such counsel participate in such matter at the sole cost of the Indemnified Party. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto entitled to indemnification under Sections 8.01 and 8.02 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person or entity not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 Sections 8.01 or 11.2 8.02 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Partyhowever, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. The Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement imposes any liability or obligation on, or does not provide for the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from of, the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest or a conflict of interest is reasonably likely to arise that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing such Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the 42 51 Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentsettlement. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse pay the Indemnified Party for the settlement amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. With respect to any account, note or other receivable as to which the Stockholders have paid in full any indemnification obligation pursuant to this Section 11 as a result of a breach of the representation and warranty made pursuant to Section 5.11 or as to which a claim in respect thereof has been asserted pursuant to this Section 11 that has been applied against the Indemnification Threshold with respect to the Stockholders as a result of a breach of the representation and warranty made pursuant to Section 5.11, AmPaM shall cause the Company to assign such account, note or other receivable to the Stockholders. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third PersonTHIRD PERSON"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 SECTION 7.1, or 11.2 7.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying PartyINDEMNIFYING PARTY"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; PROVIDED, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying PartyHOWEVER, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. The Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, 's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement does not provide for a the complete release from of the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article X, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Indemnitor shall have ten (10) days after receipt of such notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its intention to do soown choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense and provided further that, if in the defense thereof opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Party there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall includesuch claim in good faith, but the Indemnified Party shall not be limited to, furnishing pay or settle any such claim without the Indemnifying consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in within ten (10) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the same counseldefense thereof, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Indemnitor's cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the person or persons asserting such claim to the all Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, Parties of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionjudgment.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle (such settlement to be subject to the consent of the Indemnified Party, as hereinafter provided), at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. Further, absent a conflict, the Indemnified Party may select counsel and have such counsel participate in such matter at the sole cost of the Indemnified Party. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto 16.4.1 If (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"i) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson Claim against any Indemnified Party is solely for money damages or, (ii) where Seller is the Indemnifying Party, the Third Person Claim will have no continuing effect in any material respect on any Buyer Protected Party, the Acquired Assets and, in each case, the Indemnifying Party has acknowledged and agreed in writing that, if the same is adversely determined, the Indemnifying Party has an obligation to provide indemnification to the Indemnified Party shallin respect thereof, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter then the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend conduct and settlecontrol, through counsel of its choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of any Third Person Claim against such Indemnified Party as to which indemnification will be sought by any Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder, and in any such case the Indemnified Party shall fully cooperate in connection therewith and shall promptly furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party in connection therewith; provided, that: (i) the Indemnified Party may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense and by its own counselexpense, in the defense of any such matter so long Third Person Claim as to which the Indemnifying Party pursues has so elected to conduct and control the same in good faith and diligently, provided that defense thereof; and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding not, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, (which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), pay, compromise or settle any such Third Person Claim. All settlements Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such Third Person Claim, provided, that in such event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor hereunder unless the Indemnified Party shall have sought the consent of the Indemnifying Party to such payment, settlement or compromise and such consent was unreasonably withheld, in which event no claim for indemnity therefor hereunder shall effect be waived. 16.4.2 The Indemnified Party shall have the right to conduct and control, through counsel of its choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of any Third Person Claim not covered in Section 16.4.1 against such Indemnified Party as to which indemnification will be sought by any Indemnified Party from any Indemnifying Party hereunder, and in any such case the Indemnifying Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith; provided, that: (i) the Indemnifying Party may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such Third Person Claim as to which the Indemnified Party has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and (ii) the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), pay, compromise or settle any such Third Person Claim, except that no such consent shall be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnifying Party shall fail, within 14 days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such Third Person Claim shall be adversely determined, such Indemnifying Party has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionParty.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 13.1 or 11.2 hereof 13.2 (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, faith; provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, ; provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party shall be responsible for the reasonable expenses of its such counsel. After the th Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section 13.3 with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said such Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said such Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, hereunder or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such mattermatter upon consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, any amounts owing from an Indemnifying Party to an Indemnified Party under the provisions of this Section 13 shall be reduced to the extent to which the Indemnified Party, or any other claimant, actually receives any proceeds in determining the amount of any insurance policy that are paid with respect to the matter or occurrence that gave rise to the ThirdPerson claim. Submission to insurance of any insurable claim otherwise giving rise to indemnification obligation under this Section 13 shall be a condition precedent to seeking indemnification under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Person or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as , plus all indemnifiable costs and expenses incurred to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Partydate, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any (a) Any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice seeking ------------------- indemnification provided for under this Agreement in respect of, arising out of or has knowledge of involving a claim or demand made by any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, third Person against the Indemnified Party shallshall notify the Indemnitor in writing, as a condition precedent to a and in reasonable detail, of the third Person claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying within 10 days after receipt by such Indemnified Party of written notice of the third Person claim. The Indemnitor shall be entitled to participate jointly with the Indemnified Party in the Indemnified Party's defense, settlement or other disposition of any such claim. With respect to any such claim relating solely to the payment of money damages and which will not result in the Indemnified Party's becoming subject to injunctive or other relief or otherwise adversely affect the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate business of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Indemnified Party in any manner, and as to which the Indemnitor shall have acknowledged in writing the obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party hereunder, the Indemnitor shall have the sole right to defend and settledefend, at settle or otherwise dispose of such claim, on such terms as the Indemnitor, in its own expense and by its own counselsole discretion, shall deem appropriate; provided, however, that the Indemnitor shall obtain the written consent of the -------- ------- Indemnified Party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, prior to ceasing to defend, settling or otherwise disposing of any such matter so long claim if as a result thereof the Indemnifying Indemnified Party pursues would become subject to injunctive or other equitable relief or the same business, properties or assets of the Indemnified Party would be adversely affected in good faith any manner; and diligentlyprovided, provided further, that if the Indemnifying Indemnified -------- ------- Party has elected to be represented by separate counsel pursuant to the proviso to the following sentence, such settlement or compromise shall not settle any criminal proceeding without be effected only with the written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. If After notice from the Indemnifying Party undertakes Indemnitor to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention election to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in assume the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records of such claim or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseaction, the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall not be liable to the Indemnified Party under this Section 11.5 ------------ for any additional legal expenses Expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any the defense or settlement thereof other than reasonable costs of such asserted liabilityinvestigation; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party-------- however, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ counsel to ------- represent it if, in the Indemnified Party's reasonable judgment, it is advisable for the Indemnified Party to be reimbursed represented by separate counsel, and in that event the fees and expenses of such separate counsel shall be paid by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses Indemnified Party. The parties each agree to render to the other parties such assistance as may reasonably be requested in order to insure the proper and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement adequate defense of any such Third Person claim and or proceeding. (b) To the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under extent of any inconsistency between this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person 11.5 and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.------------

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Person or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person plus all indemnifiable costs and the Indemnifying Partyexpenses incurred to date, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after (a) If any party hereto SXE Indemnitee or TexStar Indemnitee (hereinafter the "any such Person, an “Indemnified Party"”) has received notice of or otherwise has knowledge of any claim by a person any Person who is not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Party or the commencement of any action or proceeding Proceeding by such Person who the Indemnified Party believes in good faith has an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement (a “Third PersonPerson Claim”), the Indemnified Party shall, as shall deliver a condition precedent to a claim Claim Notice with respect thereto being made against any party to the Party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 7.1 or 11.2 hereof Section 7.2 (hereinafter the "“Indemnifying Party"”); provided, give however, that the failure or delay to so notify the Indemnifying Party written notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from liability for such Third Person Claim except to the extent that such failure or delay results in the loss or forfeiture by the Indemnifying Party of material rights and defenses otherwise available to the Indemnifying Party with respect to such Third Person Claim or increased indemnification expenses incurred as a direct result of such claim failure or the commencement of such action or proceedingdelay to so notify. Such notice The Claim Notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofThird Person Claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle any such Third Person Claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as counsel (reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party) if the Indemnifying Party pursues provides written notice to the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent (within five Business Days of its receipt of the Indemnified Party. Claim Notice) declaring its intention to defend or settle such Third Person Claim. (b) If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify notifies the Indemnified Party of its intention to do soundertake the defense or settlement of such Third Person Claim pursuant to Section 7.4(a), and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel counsel, at the Indemnifying Party’s sole cost and expense, in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, include furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's ’s possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake the defense or settlement of such Third Person Claim pursuant to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseSection 7.4(a), the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityThird Person Claim; provided, except (i) as set forth however, that the Indemnified Party shall be entitled, at its expense, to participate in the preceding sentence defense of such Third Person Claim and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. (iic) to The Indemnifying Party shall not settle any Third Person Claim without the extent such participation consent of the Indemnified Party unless the sole relief provided is requested monetary damages that are paid in full by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlementsettlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for includes a complete release from the Indemnified Partyliability of, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and further involves no injunction or equitable relief upon the Indemnified Party shalland no limitation on the future operation of the business, from that moment onassets or property of the Indemnified Party and its Affiliates. (d) If, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs upon receiving a Claim Notice with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If a Third Person Claim, the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter Third Person Claim, or fails to which pursue such defense diligently or is otherwise not entitled to assume the defense of such Third Person Claim or the Indemnified Party is otherwise entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue assume such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matterThird Person Claim, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses Losses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 7.5(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and provided, further, that the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld), pay, compromise or delayed. All settlements hereunder settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall effect be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall fail, within 14 days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such claim, action or suit shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit without such consent, provided that in such event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity hereunder unless such consent is unreasonably withheld. (b) If any third person claim, action or suit against any Indemnified Party is solely for money damages or, where Seller is the Indemnitor, will have no continuing effect in any material respect on the Purchased Assets, then the Indemnitor shall have the right to conduct and control, through counsel of its choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of any such third person claim, action or suit against such Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder if the Indemnitor has acknowledged and agreed in writing that, if the same is adversely determined, the Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification to the Indemnified Party in respect thereof, and in any such case the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals 10 as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnitor in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate, through counsel, chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnitor has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the indemnified party shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit, provided that in such event the Indemnified party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor hereunder unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have sought the consent of the Indemnitor to such payment, settlement or compromise and such consent was unreasonably withheld, in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments which event no claim for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionindemnity therefor hereunder shall be waived.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle (subject to the consent of the Indemnified Party, as hereinafter provided), at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying 60 Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. Further, absent a conflict, the Indemnified Party may select counsel and have such counsel participate in such matter at the sole cost of the Indemnified Party. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested in writing by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim in which no admission of wrongdoing is required of the Indemnified Party and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the ------------------- "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 12.1, 12.2, or 11.2 12.3 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in any matter through counsel of its own choosing at its own expense (unless there is a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have in which case the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel); provided that the Indemnifying Party's counsel shall always be lead counsel and shall determine all litigation and settlement steps, strategy and the like. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-of- pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section 12 with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentclaim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionwithheld.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a third person not a is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to under this Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")4.4, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice shall promptly notify Tribune in writing of such claim or the commencement claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. Tribune shall have 20 days after receipt of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature to undertake, conduct and the basis control, through counsel of such claim its own choosing and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselexpense, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend settlement or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do sodefense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense; and provided further that, if in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for between Tribune and the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Tribune shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as Tribune is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of Tribune. If Tribune does not notify the Indemnified Party within ten days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Tribune’s cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. Tribune shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the person or persons asserting such claim to the all Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, Parties of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionjudgment.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "“Indemnified Party"”) has received notice of or has knowledge Knowledge of any claim by a person Person not a party to this Agreement ("“Third Person"”), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 9.2 or 11.2 9.3 hereof (hereinafter the "“Indemnifying Party"”), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding or any other proceeding to the extent that relief other than the payment of money is sought, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall reasonably cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's ’s possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liabilityLiability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityLiability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability ’s Liability under this Section 9 with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities Liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 11.1, 11.2 or 11.2 11.5 hereof hereinafter (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or of the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding or agree to any nonmonetary remedy without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, whose consent may be withheld in its sole discretion. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its such counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (ia) as set forth in the preceding sentence sentences, and (iib) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person Person's claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to 33 41 consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such a settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly (x) in the case of MARINEXMAX being the Indemnifying Party, pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement settlement, and (y) in the case of the STOCKHOLDERS being the Indemnifying Party, cause the MARINEXMAX Stock held in escrow to be used in such settlement; and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party in the manner set forth above in this Section 11.3 for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person Person's claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Indemnifying Party, unless the Indemnified Indemnifying Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") a Claiming Party has ------------------- received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof Person (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceedingproceeding being a "Third Person Claim") that could give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement, the Claiming Party shall give written notice of such Third Person Claim to the Indemnifying Party in accordance with Section 8.5 above. Such notice The Claiming Party shall state the nature defend any Third Person Claim, and the basis of costs and expenses incurred by the Claiming Party in connection with such claim defense (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, other professionals' and a reasonable estimate of experts' fees and court or arbitration costs) shall be included in the amount thereofDamages for which the Claiming Party may seek indemnity hereunder. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend receive copies of all pleadings, notices and settle, at its own expense and communications with respect to the Third Person Claim to the extent that receipt of such documents by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues does not affect any privilege relating to the same Claiming Party, and may participate in good faith and diligently, provided that settlement negotiations with respect to the Indemnifying Third Person Claim. No Claiming Party shall not settle enter into any criminal proceeding settlement of a Third Person Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but (which consent shall not be limited tounreasonably withheld), furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any booksprovided, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right consented in writing to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability Party shall have no power or authority to contest any claim by any Claiming Party for indemnity under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to Article VIII for the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to of such settlement between said Third Person settlement; and the Indemnifying PartyParty will remain responsible to indemnify the Claiming Party for all Damages as an Uncontested Claim that may be incurred arising out of, resulting from or caused by the Indemnifying Third-Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay Claim to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to fullest extent provided in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentArticle VIII. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent in writing to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Partysettlement, and the Indemnified Claiming Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in concludes such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by without such consent, the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that issue of whether the settlement is indemnifiable under no circumstances the terms of this Article VIII shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect treated as a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionContested Claim hereunder.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Person or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 8.1 or 11.2 8.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as , plus all indemnifiable costs and expenses incurred to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Partydate, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has actual knowledge of any claim by a person Person (including a governmental agency) not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, with respect to which the Indemnified Person would be entitled to receive indemnification pursuant to Section 11, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defensedefense through appropriate proceedings, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 10.4(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, ------------------- --------------- Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party for Indemnitor, the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) Indemnified Party as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested which indemnification will be sought by the Indemnifying Party, in which event any Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder; provided that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by consult in good -------- faith with the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses Indemnitor with respect to material decisions and out-of-pocket expenses. If actions relating to the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete defense, compromise or settlement of any such Third Person claim claim. In any such case the Indemnitor shall use commercially reasonably efforts to cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnitor may participate, providedthrough -------- counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, howeverin the defense of any such claim, that under no circumstances shall action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and provided, further, that the Indemnified Party -------- ------- shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld), pay, compromise or delayed. All settlements hereunder settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall effect be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnitor shall fail, within 14 days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such claim, action or suit shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit, provided that in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments such -------- event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor hereunder. (b) If any third Person claim, action or suit against any Indemnified Party is solely for insurance proceeds in determining money damages, then the amount Indemnitor shall have the right to conduct and control, through counsel of its choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of any such third Person claim, action or suit against such Indemnified Party as to which indemnification will be sought by any Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder if the Indemnitor has acknowledged and agreed in writing that, if the same is adversely determined, the Indemnitor has an obligation under to provide indemnification to the Indemnified Party in respect thereof, and in any such case the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnitor in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnified Party may participate, -------- through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnitor has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit, provided that in such event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right -------- to indemnity therefor hereunder. (c) If there shall be any conflict between the provisions of this SectionSection 10.4 and 9.3 (relating to Tax contests), the provisions of Section 9.3 ------------ --- ----------- shall control with respect to Tax contests.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified PartyParty unless the Indemnified Party is fully released and exonerated. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person , and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in upon payment of such settlement amount to such Third Person, shall be deemed released from any and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all obligation or liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentthereto. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, to furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing an Indemnified Party, such Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionsection, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy. All indemnification payments under this section shall be deemed adjustments to the Merger consideration provided for herein.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a third person not a is made ------------------- against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article 7, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. Indemnitor shall have ten (10) days after receipt of such notice to elect to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its intention to do soown choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party; and provided further that if in the reasonable judgment of the Indemnified Party, there exists a conflict between the Indemnified Party and its the Indemnitor, Indemnitor shall bear all costs and expenses of Indemnified Party's separate counsel of choice. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but Indemnified Party shall not be limited to, furnishing pay or settle any such claim without the Indemnifying consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in within ten (10) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the same counseldefense thereof, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate contest, settle or compromise the claim and shall be entitled to indemnification for all fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith. The Indemnitor shall not, except with the consent of each Indemnified Party, enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the person or persons asserting such matter through counsel claim to all Indemnified Parties of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses unconditional release from all liability with respect to such claim or consent to entry of its counselany judgment. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party The Indemnitor shall not be liable for damages relating to any additional legal expenses incurred by settlement entered into without the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement consent of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionIndemnitor.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Person or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as , plus all indemnifiable costs and expenses incurred to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Partydate, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 10.6(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and provided, further, that the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld), pay, compromise or delayed. All settlements hereunder settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall effect be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall fail, within fourteen (14) days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such claim, action or suit shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit without such consent, provided that in such event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity hereunder unless such consent is unreasonably withheld. (b) If any third Person claim, action or suit against any Indemnified Party is solely for money damages, then the Indemnitor shall have the right to conduct and control, through counsel of its choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of any such third Person claim, action or suit against such Indemnified Party as to which indemnification will be sought by any Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder if the Indemnitor has acknowledged and agreed in writing that, if the same is adversely determined, the Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification to the Indemnified Party in respect thereof, and in any such case the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnitor in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnitor has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit, provided that in such event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor hereunder unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have sought the consent of the Indemnitor to such payment, settlement or compromise and such consent was unreasonably withheld, in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments which event no claim for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionindemnity therefore hereunder shall be waived.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after (a) If any party hereto Southcross Indemnitee or TexStar Indemnitee (hereinafter the "any such Person, an “Indemnified Party"”) has received notice of or otherwise has knowledge of any claim by a person any Person who is not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Party or the commencement of any action or proceeding Proceeding by such Person who the Indemnified Party believes in good faith has an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement (a “Third PersonPerson Claim”), the Indemnified Party shall, as shall deliver a condition precedent to a claim Claim Notice with respect thereto being made against any party to the Party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 9.1 or 11.2 hereof Section 9.2 (hereinafter the "“Indemnifying Party"”); provided, give however, that the failure or delay to so notify the Indemnifying Party written notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from liability for such Third Person Claim except to the extent that such failure or delay results in the loss or forfeiture by the Indemnifying Party of material rights and defenses otherwise available to the Indemnifying Party with respect to such Third Person Claim or increased indemnification expenses incurred as a direct result of such claim failure or the commencement of such action or proceedingdelay to so notify. Such notice The Claim Notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofThird Person Claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle any such Third Person Claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as counsel (reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party) if the Indemnifying Party pursues provides written notice to the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent (within five Business Days of its receipt of the Indemnified Party. Claim Notice) declaring its intention to defend or settle such Third Person Claim. (b) If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify notifies the Indemnified Party of its intention to do soundertake the defense or settlement of such Third Person Claim pursuant to Section 9.4(a), and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel counsel, at the Indemnifying Party’s sole cost and expense, in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, include furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's ’s possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake the defense or settlement of such Third Person Claim pursuant to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseSection 9.4(a), the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityThird Person Claim; provided, except (i) as set forth however, that the Indemnified Party shall be entitled, at its expense, to participate in the preceding sentence defense of such Third Person Claim and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. (iic) to The Indemnifying Party shall not settle any Third Person Claim without the extent such participation consent of the Indemnified Party unless the sole relief provided is requested monetary damages that are paid in full by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlementsettlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for includes a complete release from the Indemnified Partyliability of, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and further involves no injunction or equitable relief upon the Indemnified Party shalland no limitation on the future operation of the business, from that moment onassets or property of the Indemnified Party and its Affiliates. (d) If, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs upon receiving a Claim Notice with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If a Third Person Claim, the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter Third Person Claim, or fails to which pursue such defense diligently or is otherwise not entitled to assume the defense of such Third Person Claim or the Indemnified Party is otherwise entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue assume such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matterThird Person Claim, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses Losses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to from any Indemnitor hereunder. The Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; provided, further, that to the extent the Indemnified Party elects not to defend such proceeding, claim or demand, and the Indemnified Party defends against or otherwise conducts any such proceeding, claim or demand, the Indemnitor may retain counsel at the expense of the Indemnitor, and control the defense of such proceeding. Neither the Indemnitor nor the Indemnified Party may settle any Third Person claim without such proceeding which settlement (i) obligates the written consent of other party to pay money, to perform obligations or to admit liability or (ii) which would interfere, in any material respect, with the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release conduct of the Indemnified Party’s business as currently conducted, unless in either case, without the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees consent of the other party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. Sole and Exclusive Remedy. Prior to or in writingconnection with the Closing, the parties will have available to them all remedies available at law or in equity, including specific performance or other equitable remedies except as expressly limited elsewhere in this Agreement. The After the Closing, except for remedies that cannot be waived as a matter of law and injunctive and provisional relief (including specific performance), the rights set forth in this Article X will be the exclusive remedy of Buyer or Seller for breach of this Agreement by Buyer or Seller, as applicable, and will be in lieu of other remedies, whether in contract or tort. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement will prevent any party from bringing an action based upon fraud or willful misconduct by the other party in connection with this Agreement. In the event such action is brought, the prevailing party’s attorneys’ fees and costs will be paid by the nonprevailing party. In addition, as between Calais, on the one hand, and Buyer and Seller, on the other hand, such parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds at all times (whether before or after the Closing) have available to them all remedies available at law or in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under equity, including specific performance or other equitable remedies except as expressly limited elsewhere in this SectionAgreement.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) that could give rise to Damages or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle; provided, at its own expense and by its own counselhowever, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall failure to give such notice will not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the relieve such Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited claim, action or proceeding, except to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, extent that the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for has been actually prejudiced as a complete release from result of such failure. The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) shall have the Indemnified Party, promptly pay right and shall be given the opportunity to associate with the Indemnified Party in the amount agreed to in defense of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallclaim, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Partyproceedings, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse make a good faith effort to cooperate in such defense, provided that, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees, counsel for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party shall act as lead counsel in connection therewithall matters pertaining to the defense or settlement of such claims, provided, however, suit or proceedings. In the event that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle and the Indemnified Party are unable to agree on the selection of lead counsel, each party shall be entitled, at its own expense, to retain counsel and to participate in the defense of such suit, claim or proceeding. The Indemnified Party shall not, except at its own cost, make any Third Person claim settlement with respect to any such claim, suit or proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure of the Indemnified Party to settle a complete release of claim expeditiously could have a Material Adverse Effect on the Indemnified Party, unless the failure of the Indemnifying Party to act upon the Indemnified Party's request for consent to such settlement within ten business days of the Indemnifying Party's receipt of notice thereof from the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments shall be deemed to constitute consent by the Indemnifying Party of such settlement for insurance proceeds in determining the amount purposes of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not third Person is made against a Covered Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article VIII, give such Covered Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party written notice in writing of such claim or claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Indemnifying Party shall be relieved of their indemnification obligations hereunder to the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such extent that notice shall state the nature is not delivered promptly and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofIndemnifying Party is materially prejudiced thereby. The Indemnifying Party shall have [***] ([***]) days after receipt of such notice to deliver to the right Covered Party a written acknowledgement that such claim is an indemnifiable claim under this Article VIII, that it will undertake, conduct and control (in accordance with the terms hereof), through counsel of its own choosing (provided that such counsel must be reasonably acceptable to defend the Covered Party) and settle, at its own expense expense, the settlement or defense thereof (subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement), and the Covered Party shall cooperate with them in connection therewith; provided that the Covered Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Covered Party and paid at its own counselexpense; provided further that, any such matter so long as if in the reasonable opinion of counsel for Indemnifying Party, there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party pursues and the same in good faith and diligentlyCovered Party, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel, reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party, to such Covered Party in connection with such defense. The Covered Party shall not pay or settle any criminal proceeding such claim without the written consent consent, which shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld, of the Indemnified Stockholder Representative with respect to claims where the Company Stockholders are the Indemnifying Party and Parent where Parent and/or Surviving Corporation are the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly does not notify the Indemnified Covered Party within [***] ([***]) days after receipt of its intention the Covered Party’s notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in undertake the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Covered Party shall have the right to participate undertake, at the Indemnifying Party’s cost, risk and expense (subject to the limitations set forth in such matter through counsel this Agreement), the defense, compromise or settlement of its own choosing and the claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnifying Party will reimburse shall not, except with the Indemnified Party for consent, which shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld, of the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After Covered Party, enter into any settlement that is not exclusively monetary and shall be paid entirely by the Indemnifying Party has notified and does not include as an unconditional term thereof the Indemnified Party giving by the person or persons asserting such claim to all Covered Parties of its intention an unconditional release from all liability with respect to undertake such claim or consent to defend or settle entry of any such asserted liability, and for so long as judgment. Notwithstanding the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseforegoing, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable entitled to control any claim relating to Taxes of the Parent, Company, or their Subsidiaries for any additional legal expenses incurred by Tax period ending after the Indemnified Party in connection with Closing Date and shall not be entitled to settle, either administratively or after the commencement of litigation, any defense or settlement claim for Taxes which would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the liability of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying PartyParent, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange Company or their Subsidiaries for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility Taxes for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement Tax period (or judgment. If portion thereof) after the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunderClosing Date, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying PartyParent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld delayed or delayedwithheld. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of *** Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the Indemnified Party, unless Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionomitted portions.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article IX, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail; provided, however, that failure to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnitor of its intention obligations hereunder except to do sothe extent it shall have been prejudiced by such failure. The Indemnitor shall have 20 days after receipt of such notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense; provided, further, that, if in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the reasonable opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for between the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for the reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party within ten days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s notice of a claim of indemnity under this Section 9.6 that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Indemnitor’s cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim, but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the Person or Persons asserting such claim to the all Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, Parties of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionjudgment.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto providing indemnification pursuant to Section 8.1 or 8.2 of this Agreement (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 8.1, or 11.2 8.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Partyhowever, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. The Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, 's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement does not provide for a the complete release from of the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly 8.6.1. If the Claiming Party seeks indemnification under this Article VIII with respect to any pending or threatened action at law or suit in equity by a third Person against such Claiming Party (each such action being a “Third Person Claim”), the Indemnifying Party will be entitled, if (a) the Third Person Claim involves solely monetary damages and the Indemnifying Party expressly agrees in writing with the Claiming Party that, as between the two, the Indemnifying Party is solely responsible to satisfy and discharge the Third Person Claim and (b) the Indemnifying Party so elects by written notice delivered to the Claiming Party no later than thirty (30) days after receiving the Claim Notice, to conduct and control the defense of such Third Person Claim with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably acceptable to the Claiming Party, and in any party hereto such case the Claiming Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party in connection therewith; provided, that the Claiming Party may participate in, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, the defense of any such Third Person Claim as to which the Indemnifying Party has elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; provided further, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel employed by the Claiming Party, if and to the extent that (hereinafter w) the "Indemnified Party") Indemnifying Party has received not employed counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Claiming Party to assume the defense of such Third Person Claim within a reasonable time after receiving notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding the action; (x) the employment of counsel and the amount reimbursable therefor by a Third Person, the Indemnified Claiming Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter has been authorized in writing by the "Indemnifying Party"), give ; (y) a defense available to the Claiming Party cannot be asserted by the Indemnifying Party; or (z) representation of the Indemnifying Party written notice and the Claiming Party by the same counsel would, in the reasonable opinion of such claim or counsel, create a conflict of interest. Until the commencement Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state a Third Person Claim, the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Claiming Party shall have the right to defend and settlesuch Third Person Claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as subject to the right of the Indemnifying Party pursues to assume the same in good faith and diligentlydefense of such Third Person Claim subject to this Section 8.6.1. 8.6.2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, provided that neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Claiming Party shall not settle admit any criminal proceeding liability with respect to, or settle, compromise, discharge or consent to the entry of judgment with respect to, any Third Person Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Claiming Party or the Indemnifying Party. If , respectively (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); provided, if the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in assumes the defense thereof and in of any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseThird Person Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for may enter into any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense settlement or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) compromise or consent to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement entry of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section judgment with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to Claim if such settlement, compromise or judgment (i) does not involve a finding or admission of wrongdoing by the amount so offered Claiming Party, (ii) includes an unconditional written release by the applicable claimant or plaintiff of the Claiming Party from all liability in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to respect of such settlement between said Third Person Claim, (iii) imposes no equitable remedies, or otherwise purports to limit, the Claiming Party and (iv) does not subject the Indemnifying Party, Claiming Party to any Losses not fully indemnified by the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 11.5, promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has actual knowledge of any claim by a person Person (including a governmental agency) not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, with respect to which the Indemnified Person would be entitled to receive indemnification pursuant to Section 11, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defensedefense through appropriate proceedings, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 11.1, 11.2 or 11.2 11.5 hereof hereinafter (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or of the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding or agree to any nonmonetary remedy without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, whose consent may be withheld in its sole discretion. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its such counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (ia) as set forth in the preceding sentence sentences, and (iib) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person Person's claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such a settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly (x) in the case of MARINEMAX being the Indemnifying Party, pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement settlement, and (y) in the case of the STOCKHOLDERS being the Indemnifying Party, cause the MARINEMAX Stock held in escrow to be used in such settlement; and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party in the manner set forth above in this Section 11.3 for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the 33 39 Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person Person's claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Indemnifying Party, unless the Indemnified Indemnifying Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle; provided, at its own expense and by its own counselhowever, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall failure to give such notice will not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the relieve such Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited claim, action or proceeding, except to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, extent that the Indemnifying Party shallhas been actually prejudiced as a result of such failure. The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) shall have the right and shall be given the opportunity to associate with the Indemnified Party in the defense of such claim, in exchange suit or proceedings, and may select counsel for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay such counsel to be reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Party. The Indemnified Party shallshall not, from that moment onexcept at its own cost, bear full responsibility for make any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs settlement with respect to any such claim and all additional costs of settlement claim, suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure of the Indemnifying Party to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect a complete release of on the Indemnified Party, unless the failure of the Indemnifying Party to act upon the Indemnified Party's request for consent to such settlement (which request shall include a statement as to why expeditious settlement is desirable, if such be the case) within five business days of the Indemnifying Party's receipt of notice thereof from the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments shall be deemed to constitute consent by the Indemnifying Party of such settlement for insurance proceeds in determining the amount purposes of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not third Person is made against a party Covered Party, and if such Covered Party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article X, give such Covered Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party written notice in writing of such claim or the commencement claims, setting forth a description of such action or proceedingclaims in reasonable detail. Such notice The Indemnifying Party shall state be relieved of their indemnification obligations hereunder to the nature extent that a Claim Notice is not delivered promptly and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofIndemnifying Party is materially prejudiced thereby. The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of such Claim Notice to deliver to the right Covered Party a written acknowledgement that such claim is an indemnifiable claim under this Article X, that it will undertake, conduct and control (in accordance with the terms hereof), through counsel of their own choosing (provided that such counsel must be reasonably acceptable to defend the Covered Party) and settleat their own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Covered Party shall cooperate with them in connection therewith; provided that the Covered Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Covered Party and paid at its own expense expense, provided further that, if in the reasonable opinion of counsel for the Covered Party, there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and by its own counselthe Covered Party, any the Indemnifying Party shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such matter so Covered Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith and diligentlyfaith, provided that the Covered Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of Seller with respect to claims where Seller is the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without and Purchaser where Purchaser is the written consent of the Indemnified Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly does not notify the Indemnified Covered Party within thirty (30) days after receipt of its intention the Covered Party’s Claim Notice hereunder that it elects to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in undertake the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Covered Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel undertake, at the Indemnifying Party’s cost, risk and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of its own choosing and the claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnifying Party will reimburse shall not, except with the Indemnified Party for consent of the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After Covered Party, enter into any settlement that is not exclusively monetary and shall be paid entirely by the Indemnifying Party has notified and does not include as an unconditional term thereof the Indemnified Party giving by the Person or Persons asserting such claim to all Covered Parties of its intention an unconditional release from all liability with respect to undertake such claim or consent to defend or settle entry of any such asserted liability, and for so long as judgment. Notwithstanding the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseforegoing, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable entitled to control any claim relating to Intellectual Property, Registrations or Taxes for any additional legal expenses incurred by Tax period of another Party and shall not be entitled to settle, either administratively or after the Indemnified Party in connection with commencement of litigation, any defense claim related to Intellectual Property, Registrations or settlement Taxes of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying other Party, in which event without the Indemnified prior written consent of the other Party; provided that the Covered Party shall be reimbursed by consult with the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in claims and not enter into any settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim claims without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of delayed (and the Indemnified Indemnifying Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnifying Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section).

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has actual knowledge of any claim by a person Person (including any governmental agency) not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, with respect to which the Indemnified Person would be entitled to receive indemnification pursuant to Section 11, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defensedefense through appropriate proceedings, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received written notice of or has actual knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle; provided, at its own expense and by its own counselhowever, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall failure to give such notice will not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the relieve such Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited claim, action or proceeding, except to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, extent that the Indemnifying Party shallhas been actually prejudiced as a result of such failure. The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) shall have the right and shall be given the opportunity to associate with the Indemnified Party in the defense of such claim, in exchange suit or proceedings, and may select counsel for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay such counsel to be reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Party. The Indemnified Party shallshall not, from that moment onexcept at its own cost, bear full responsibility for make any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs settlement with respect to any such claim and all additional costs of settlement claim, suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds and tax benefits in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionDamages.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter a) If the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Indemnitor fails to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, notify the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent by the expiration of the Notice Period that it desires to a claim with respect thereto being made defend the Indemnified Party against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter Third Person Claim, then the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice Indemnitor shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in assume the defense thereof and in any settlement thereofof such Third Person Claim. Such cooperation shall includeIn such event, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any Third Person Claim against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses shall provide access to consent to employees and such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat: (i) the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such Third Person Claim as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and (ii) the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying PartyIndemnitor, which pay, compromise or settle any such Third Person Claim; provided, if such consent of Indemnitor is not granted, Indemnitor shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements deemed to agree to provide indemnification hereunder shall effect a complete release of the to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such Third Person Claim without such consent, provided, that in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining such event the amount Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor hereunder. (b) Subject to Section 11.4(a), if the Indemnitor notifies the Indemnified Party by the expiration of the Notice Period that it desires to defend the Indemnified Party against any Third Person Claim, then the Indemnitor shall have the right to conduct and control, through counsel of its choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of any such Third Person Claim against such Indemnified Party as to which indemnification will be sought by any Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder if the Indemnitor has acknowledged and agreed in writing that, if the same is adversely determined, the Indemnitor has an obligation under this Sectionto provide indemnification to the Indemnified Party in respect thereof, and in any such case the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall provide access to employees and such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnitor in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such Third Person Claim as to which the Indemnitor has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any a party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has actual knowledge of any claim against it covered by Section 10 by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Party or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim Person with respect thereto being made against to any such claim, such party obligated (sometimes referred to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter as the "Indemnifying PartyIndemnitee"), ) shall give the Indemnifying Party other party (sometimes referred to as the "Indemnitor") written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such ; provided, however, that the failure to give such notice shall state will not affect the nature and right to indemnification hereunder with respect to such claim, action or proceeding, except to the basis extent that the other party has been actually prejudiced as a result of such claim and a reasonable estimate failure. If the Indemnitor has notified the Indemnitee within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party foregoing notice that it wishes to defend against the claim by the Third Person, then the Indemnitor shall have the right to defend assume and settle, at its own expense and control the defense of the claim by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligentlyappropriate proceedings with counsel reasonably acceptable to Indemnitee, provided that the Indemnifying Party assumption of such defense by the Indemnitor shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent constitute an acknowledgment of the Indemnified Partyobligation to indemnify the Indemnitee hereunder. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel The Indemnitee may participate in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityat its sole expense, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and for which the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then Indemnitor shall have assumed the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited defense pursuant to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewithpreceding sentence, provided, however, that under no circumstances counsel for the Indemnitor shall act as lead counsel in all matters pertaining to the Indemnified Party defense or settlement of such claims, suit or proceeding other than claims that in Indemnitee's reasonable judgment could have a material and adverse effect on Indemnitee's business apart from the payment of money damages. The Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification for the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel for any period during which the Indemnitor has not assumed the defense of any claim. The Indemnitor may not settle any Third Person claim without obtaining a release for the written benefit of the Indemnitee, unless the consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionIndemnitee is obtained.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person Person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a such Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 12.1 or 11.2 12.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person Person's claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under pursuant to this Section with respect to such Third Person Person's claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person plus all indemnifiable costs and the Indemnifying Partyexpenses incurred to date, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person's claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person's claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such mattermatter on terms as it determines in its sole discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto or the Underwriters (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 11.1, 11.2 or 11.2 11.5 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofthereof (the "Claim Amount"). The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if such counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents such counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the -70- 78 Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses expense and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionArticle 11, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article IX, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Indemnitor shall have 20 days after receipt of such notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its intention to do soown choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense; provided, further, that, if in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the reasonable opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for between the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for the reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party within ten days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s notice of a claim of indemnity under this Section 9.6 that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Indemnitor’s cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim, but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the Person or Persons asserting such claim to the all Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, Parties of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionjudgment.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has actual knowledge of any claim by a person Person (including a governmental agency) not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, with respect to which the Indemnified Person would be entitled to receive indemnification pursuant to Section 11, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defensedefense through appropriate proceedings, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the -45- Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. (a) Promptly after any party person hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") has received receives notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person or entity not a party to this Agreement ("Third PersonTHIRD PERSON"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, for which the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent intends to make a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section SECTION 11.1 or SECTION 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying PartyINDEMNIFYING PARTY"), the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding, provided that the failure to give such prompt notice shall not affect the Indemnifying Party's obligation to indemnify absent a showing of actual prejudice to the Indemnifying Party. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and and, to the extent determinable, a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. . (b) The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding matter, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, or any other matter, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party which in the case of matters which are not criminal matters will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and and, subject to the preceding sentence, in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use In the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided event that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, or in the event that the Indemnified Party is not reasonably satisfied with the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence sentence, and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. . (c) If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, (i) the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and (ii) the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and (iii) the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith; PROVIDED, provided, howeverHOWEVER, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim such matter without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") an Indemnitee has received notice ------------------- of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third ------------- Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), Indemnitee shall give the Indemnifying Party Stockholder Representatives written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such ; provided, -------- however, that the failure to give such notice shall state will not effect the nature Indemnitees' ------- right to indemnification hereunder with respect to such claim, action or proceeding, except to the extent that the Stockholder Representatives have, or the Stockholders have, been actually and the basis materially prejudiced as a result of such claim and a reasonable estimate failure. If the Stockholder Representatives notify the Indemnitee within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party foregoing notice that they wish to defend against the claim by the Third Person, then the Stockholder Representatives shall have the right to defend assume and settlecontrol the defense of the claim by appropriate proceedings with counsel reasonably acceptable to Indemnitee. The Indemnitee may participate in the defense, at its own expense and by its own counselsole expense, of any such matter so long claim for which the Stockholder Representatives shall have assumed the defense pursuant to the preceding sentence, provided, however that counsel -------- ------- for the Stockholder Representatives shall act as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its lead counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel all matters pertaining to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityclaims, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Partysuit or proceedings; provided, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, providedfurther, however, that under no circumstances Indemnitee shall control the Indemnified Party settle defense of any Third Person -------- ------- ------- claim or proceeding that in the reasonable judgment of the Indemnitee and the Stockholder Representatives could have a material and adverse effect on Indemnitee's business apart from the payment of money damages. The Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification for the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel for any period during which the Stockholder Representatives have not assumed the defense of any claim. Whether or not the Stockholder Representatives shall have assumed the defense of any claim, neither the Indemnitee nor the Stockholder Representatives shall make any settlement with respect to any such claim, suit or proceeding without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Partyother, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure to settle a claim expeditiously would reasonably be expected to have an adverse effect on the party wishing to settle, the failure of a party controlling the defense to act upon a request for consent to such settlement within five business days of receipt of notice thereof shall effect a complete release be deemed to constitute consent to such settlement for purposes of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionSection 8.1.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person")seek indemnity with respect thereto, or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Indemnitor shall have ten (10) days after receipt of such notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its intention to do soown choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense and provided further that, if in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for between the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party within ten (10) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Indemnitor’s cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay (i) enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the person or persons asserting such claim to the all Indemnified Parties (i.e. Seller Indemnified Party or Buyer Indemnified Party, as the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, case may be) of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake (ii) consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Section.judgment

Third Person Claims. Promptly after (i) If any third party hereto will notify an Indemnified Party with respect to any matter (hereinafter the "a “Third Party Claim”) which may give rise to an Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to Claim against an Indemnifying Party under this Agreement ("Third Person")Section 7, or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, then the Indemnified Party shallwill promptly give written notice to the Indemnifying Party; provided, as however, that no delay on the part of the Indemnified Party in notifying the Indemnifying Party will relieve the Indemnifying Party from any obligation under this Section 7, except to the extent such delay actually prejudices the Indemnifying Party. (ii) The Indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim that is the subject of a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification notice given by the Indemnified Party pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"7(d)(i). In addition, give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or will have the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state right, but not the nature and obligation, to assume the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate defense of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Indemnified Party shall have against the right Third Party Claim with counsel of its choice reasonably satisfactory to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter the Indemnified Party so long as (1) the Indemnifying Party pursues gives written notice to the same in good faith and diligently, provided Indemnified Party within fifteen days after the Indemnified Party has given notice of the Third Party Claim that the Indemnifying Party shall will indemnify the Indemnified Party from and against the entirety of any and all Losses the Indemnified Party may suffer resulting from, arising out of, relating to, in the nature of, or caused by the Third Party Claim, (2) the Indemnifying Party provides the Indemnified Party with evidence reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party that the Indemnifying Party will have adequate financial resources to defend against the Third Party Claim and fulfill its indemnification obligations hereunder, (3) the Third Party Claim involves only money damages and does not settle seek an injunction or other equitable relief against the Indemnified Party, (4) the Indemnified Party has not been advised by counsel that an actual or potential conflict exists between the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party in connection with the defense of the Third Party Claim, (5) the Third Party Claim does not relate to or otherwise arise in connection with any Taxes or criminal proceeding or regulatory enforcement Action, (6) settlement of, an adverse judgment with respect to or the Indemnifying Party’s conduct of the defense of the Third Party Claim is not, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, likely to be materially adverse to the Indemnified Party’s reputation or continuing business interests (including its relationships with current or potential customers, suppliers or other parties material to the conduct of its business) and (7) the Indemnifying Party conducts the defense of the Third Party Claim actively and diligently. The Indemnified Party may retain separate co-counsel at its sole cost and expense and participate in the defense of the Third Party Claim; provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party will pay the fees and expenses of separate co-counsel retained by the Indemnified Party that are incurred prior to Indemnifying Party’s assumption of control of the defense of the Third Party Claim. (iii) The Indemnifying Party will not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any compromise or settlement with respect to the Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party. If Party unless such judgment, compromise or settlement (1) provides for the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested payment by the Indemnifying Party of money as sole relief for the claimant, (2) results in the full and general release of the Indemnified Parties from all liabilities arising or relating to, or in connection with, the Third Party Claim and (3) involves no finding or admission of any violation of any federal, state, foreign or local statute, ordinance, code, rule or regulation, or any Order, or any license, franchise, consent, approval, permit or similar right granted under any of the foregoing, or the rights of any Person and no effect on any other claims that are in may be made against the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except . (iiv) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which deliver the notice contemplated by clause (1), or the evidence contemplated by clause (2), of Section 7(d)(ii) within 15 days after the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunderhas given notice of the Third Party Claim, or otherwise at any time fails diligently to pursue such defenseconduct the defense of the Third Party Claim actively and diligently, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Partydefend, and may consent to the Indemnified entry of any judgment or enter into any compromise or settlement with respect to, the Third Party Claim in any manner it may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, deem appropriate’ provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnifying Party will not be bound by the entry of any such judgment consented to, or any such compromise or settlement effected, without its prior written consent. If such notice and evidence is given on a timely basis and the Indemnifying Party conducts the defense of the Third Party Claim actively and diligently but any of the other conditions in Section 7(d)(ii) is or becomes unsatisfied, the Indemnified Party settle may defend, and may consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any compromise or settlement with respect to, the Third Person claim without the written consent of Party Claim; provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall Party will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of bound by the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionsuch judgment consented to, or any such compromise or settlement effected, without its prior written consent.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if such counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents such counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter as to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such -51- settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy. All indemnification payments under this Section shall be deemed adjustments to the Merger consideration provided for herein.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person")Person or, or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as , plus all indemnifiable costs and expenses incurred to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Partydate, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto of Purchasers' Indemnified Persons or Sellers' Indemnified Persons, as the case may be (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") ), has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 7.2 or 11.2 7.3 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and to the extent practicable a reasonable estimate of the potential amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in any matter through counsel of its own choosing at its own expense (unless there is a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have in which case the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel); provided that the Indemnifying Party's counsel shall always be lead counsel and shall determine all litigation and settlement steps, strategy and the like, and provided further that, unless otherwise provided, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for the costs of more than one counsel for all Indemnified Parties in any action or proceeding. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.there

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing an Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. An Indemnified Party shall also have the right, at its sole expense, to have counsel of its choice participate in (but never to control) the defense of any such claim. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the -45- Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter In the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge case of any claim third party Action as to which indemnification is sought by an Indemnitee, the Indemnitor shall have fifteen (15) days after receipt of a person not a party Claim Notice to this Agreement ("Third Person")notify the Indemnitee that it elects to conduct and control such Action. If the Indemnitor elects to conduct and control such Action, or the commencement Indemnitor shall agree promptly to reimburse the Indemnitee for the full amount of any action or proceeding Losses resulting from such Action, except fees and expenses of counsel for the Indemnitee incurred after the assumption of the conduct and control of such Action by a Third Personthe Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not give the foregoing notice, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitee shall have the right to defend conduct and settlecontrol such Action (without prejudice to the Indemnitee’s right to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article VIII), at its own expense and by its own counselprovided, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party Indemnitee shall not settle any criminal proceeding without permit the written consent Indemnitor to participate in the conduct of such Action through separate counsel chosen by the Indemnified PartyIndemnitor, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be borne by the Indemnitor. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes Indemnitor gives the foregoing notice, subject to defend or settlethe first and second sentences of this Section 8.5, it the Indemnitor shall promptly notify have the Indemnified Party right, at the sole expense of its intention the Indemnitor, to do soconduct and control, such Action with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnitee, and the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in connection therewith, provided, howeverthat (x) the Indemnitor shall permit the Indemnitee to participate in such conduct or settlement through counsel chosen by the Indemnitee, that under no circumstances but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be borne by the Indemnified Party Indemnitee, and (y) the Indemnitor may not compromise or settle any Third Person claim such Action without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitee (which consent shall will not be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release ) unless (i) there is no finding or admission of any violation of Law by the Indemnitee or any violation by the Indemnitee of the Indemnified Partyrights of any Person and no effect on any other claims that may be made against the Indemnitee, unless (ii) the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees sole relief provided is money Losses that are paid in writingfull by the Indemnitor, (iii) the Indemnitee shall have no liability with respect to any compromise or settlement and (iv) such settlement includes an unconditional release in favor of the Indemnitee by the third-party claimant from all liability with respect to such claim. In the case of any third party Action as to which indemnification is sought by the Indemnitee which involves a claim for Losses other than solely for money Losses which could have a continuing effect on the business of the Indemnitee or any of its Affiliates, the Indemnitee and the Indemnitor shall jointly control the conduct of such Action. The parties Parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds shall act in determining the amount of good faith in responding to, defending against, settling or otherwise dealing with such claims, notwithstanding any indemnification obligation dispute as to liability under this SectionArticle VIII.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto or the Underwriters (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 11.1, 11.2 or 11.2 11.5 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofthereof (the "Claim Amount"). The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if such counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents such counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest or a conflict of interest is reasonably likely to arise that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing such Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentsettlement. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse pay the Indemnified Party for the settlement amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. With respect to any account, note or other receivable as to which the Stockholders have paid in full any indemnification obligation pursuant to this Section 11 as a result of a breach of the representation and warranty made pursuant to Section 5.11 or as to which a claim in respect thereof has been asserted pursuant to this Section 11 that has been applied against the Indemnification Threshold with respect to the Stockholders as a result of a breach of the representation and warranty made pursuant to Section 5.11, INCOM shall cause the Company to assign such account, note or other receivable to the Stockholders. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not third Person is made against a Covered Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article IX, give such Covered Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party written notice Parties in writing of such claim or the commencement of claims, setting forth such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a claims in reasonable estimate of the amount thereofdetail. The Indemnifying Parties shall be relieved of their indemnification obligations hereunder to the extent that notice is not delivered promptly and the Indemnifying Parties are materially prejudiced thereby. The Indemnifying Parties shall have twenty days after receipt of such notice to deliver to the Covered Party a written acknowledgement that such claim is an indemnifiable claim under this Article IX, that it will undertake, conduct and control (in accordance with the terms hereof), through counsel of their own choosing (provided that such counsel must be reasonably acceptable to the Covered Party) and at their own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Covered Party shall cooperate with them in connection therewith; provided that the Covered Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Covered Party and paid at its own expense, provided further that, if in the reasonable opinion of counsel for the Covered Party, there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Parties and the Covered Party, the Indemnifying Parties shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Covered Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnifying Parties are reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Covered Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of the Indemnifying Parties. If the Indemnifying Parties do not notify the Covered Party within ten days after receipt of the Covered Party's notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Covered Party shall have the right to defend and settleundertake, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues Parties' cost, risk and expense, the same in good faith and diligentlydefense, provided that compromise or settlement of the Indemnifying Party claim but shall not settle thereby waive any criminal proceeding without right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnifying Parties shall not, except with the written consent of the Indemnified Covered Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in enter into any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall that does not be limited to, furnishing include as an unconditional term thereof the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested giving by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession person or control. All Indemnified persons asserting such claim to all Covered Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete an unconditional release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs or consent to entry of settlement or any judgment. If Notwithstanding the Indemnifying Party does foregoing, the Equityholder Representative shall not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is be entitled to indemnification hereundercontrol any claim relating to Taxes of the Parent, Company, or fails diligently their Subsidiaries for any period ending after the Closing Date and shall not be entitled to pursue such defensesettle, either administratively or after the commencement of litigation, any claim for Taxes which could adversely affect the liability of Parent, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choiceCompany or their Subsidiaries for Taxes for any period (or portion thereof) after the Closing Date, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.Parent

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this ARTICLE IX, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Indemnitor shall be relieved of its intention indemnification obligations hereunder to do sothe extent that notice is not delivered promptly and the Indemnitor is prejudiced thereby. The Indemnitor shall have twenty days after receipt of such notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; PROVIDED that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense; and PROVIDED FURTHER that, if in the defense thereof reasonable opinion of counsel for the Indemnitor, there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall includesuch claim in good faith, but the Indemnified Party shall not be limited to, furnishing pay or settle any such claim without the Indemnifying consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in within ten days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the same counseldefense thereof, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Indemnitor's cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the person or persons asserting such claim to all Indemnified Parties (I.E., the Shareholder Indemnified Party or the amount agreed to in such settlement and Parent Indemnified Party, as the Indemnified Party shall, case may be) of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionjudgment.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding or any other proceeding to the extent that relief other than the payment of money is sought, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, Healthworld Agreement and Plan of Organization/UK Draft of August 27, 1997 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, however, that the failure to give such notice will not relieve such Indemnifying Party from liability under this Section with respect to such claim, action or proceeding, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party has been actually prejudiced as a result of such failure. Such notice shall state The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) may assume the nature primary defense of such claim, suit or proceedings. The Indemnified Party will cooperate with and make available to the Indemnifying Party such assistance and materials as may be reasonably requested of it without charge, and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of Indemnified Party shall have the amount thereofright, at its expense, to participate in the defense. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend settle and settlecompromise such claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunderaction, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, proceeding; provided, however, that under no circumstances settlement or compromise of any claim shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim be made without the written consent of the Indemnifying Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a , unless such settlement or compromise results in the complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless all claims against the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writingwith respect to such claim, action or proceeding. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining In the amount of event the indemnifying Party declines to conduct the defense against any indemnification obligation under this Sectionsuch claim, action or proceeding, then the Indemnified Party shall have the right to conduct the defense against such claim, action or proceeding and shall have the right to settle or compromise such claim, action or proceeding upon five days notice to, but without the consent of, the Indemnifying Party.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.pocket

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof, to the extent known. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Person or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 8.1 or 11.2 8.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as , plus all indemnifiable costs and expenses incurred to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Partydate, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto entitled to indemnification under Sections 3.03(c), 9.01, 9.03 or 9.04 hereof (hereinafter the "“Indemnified Party"”) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person Person or entity not a party to this Agreement ("“Third Person"”), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 Sections 3.03(c), 9.01, 9.03 or 11.2 9.04 hereof (hereinafter the "“Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ”) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's ’s possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Partyhowever, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. The Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's ’s liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party’s liability hereunder shall not be limited by the amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement imposes any liability or obligation on, or does not provide for the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from of, the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person")third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the and if such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent intends to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article IX, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claim, setting forth such claim in reasonable detail, as specified in Section 9.3(a). The Indemnitor shall have twenty (20) days after receipt of such notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its intention to do soown choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided, however, that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense and in doing so shall be entitled to retain one firm of separate counsel of its own choosing (along with any reasonably required local counsel), the costs and expenses of which shall be paid out of the Indemnification Escrow Fund, if (i) the Indemnitor fails within a reasonable time to retain counsel; (ii) the Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there may be legal defenses available to it that are different from or in addition to those available to the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party is prohibited or barred from asserting such legal defenses; or (iii) the named parties in any such proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested representation of both sets of parties by the Indemnifying same counsel would be inappropriate due to actual or potential conflicts of interest between them. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party that are in within twenty (20) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's possession ’s notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use fails to diligently pursue the same counseldefense thereof, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party without waiving any right to indemnity with respect to such claim pursuant to this Agreement, shall have the right to participate in undertake (upon delivering notice to such matter through counsel effect to the Indemnitor), at Indemnitor’s cost, risk and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liabilityclaim, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or resulting settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section for any final judgment with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, thereto; provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any Third such claim without the consent of the Indemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Indemnitor may not settle or compromise any third Person claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release In the event the Indemnitor assumes the defense of the Indemnified Partyclaim, unless the Indemnitor shall keep the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining reasonably informed of the amount progress of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionsuch defense, compromise or settlement, and in the event the Indemnified Party assumes the defense of the claim, the Indemnified Party shall keep the Indemnitor reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 7.6, 8.1, or 11.2 8.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, that the failure of the Indemnified Party promptly to notify the Indemnifying Party of any such matter shall not release the Indemnifying Party, in whole or in part, from its obligations under Section 7.6 or this Article VIII except to the extent the Indemnified Party's failure to so notify in breach of this paragraph materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party's ability to defend against such third party claim or litigation. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofclaim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Partyhowever, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof and provided, further, if the defendants in any action include both the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there may be legal defenses available to it and/or other indemnified parties which are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party, or if there is a conflict of interest which would prevent counsel for reasonable additional legal expenses the Indemnifying Party from also representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party or parties shall have the right to select separate counsel to participate in the defense of such action on behalf of such Indemnified Party or Parties, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, 's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement does not provide for a the complete release from of the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter within thirty (30) days to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its sole and absolute discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for to the extent the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation therewith are indemnifiable Losses under this SectionAgreement. Except as provided in writing to such effect signed by such person, no action or inaction of an Indemnifying Party under this Section 8.3 shall be deemed a waiver of such person's right to contest any claim for indemnification under this Agreement.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle; provided, at its own expense and by its own counselhowever, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall failure to give such notice will not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the relieve such Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited claim, action or proceeding, except to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, extent that the Indemnifying Party shallhas been actually prejudiced as a result of such failure. The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) shall have the right and shall be given the opportunity to associate with the Indemnified Party in the defense of such claim, in exchange suit or proceedings, and may select counsel for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay such counsel to be reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Party. The Indemnified Party shallshall not, from that moment onexcept at its own cost, bear full responsibility for make any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs settlement with respect to any such claim and all additional costs of settlement claim, suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure of the Indemnified Party to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect a complete release of on the Indemnified Party, unless the failure of the Indemnifying Party to act upon the Indemnified Party's request for consent to such settlement within five business days of the Indemnifying Party's receipt of notice thereof from the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments shall be deemed to constitute consent by the Indemnifying Party of such settlement for insurance proceeds in determining the amount purposes of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter ------------------- the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 12.1, 12.2, or 11.2 12.3 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in any matter through counsel of its own choosing at its own expense (unless there is a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have in which case the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel); provided that the Indemnifying Party's counsel shall always be lead counsel and shall determine all litigation and settlement steps, strategy and the like. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expensesexpenses and except as provided in the immediately preceding sentence. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Third-Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section 12 with respect to such Third Third-Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentclaim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Third-Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld. All settlements hereunder Any final and complete settlement of a Third-Person claim accepted by the Indemnifying Party shall effect include a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless Party from all Third-Person claims and actions or proceedings by the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionThird Person.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against under this Article VIII, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify (a) Buyer, in the case of indemnification sought by any Equityholder Indemnified Party, and (b) the Shareholder Representative, in the case of indemnification sought by any Buyer Indemnified Party, in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. If the third party obligated claim is with respect to provide indemnification pursuant Taxes of Evant or any of its Subsidiaries, Buyer shall notify the Shareholder Representative in writing no later than five Business Days after learning of the intention of a Tax authority to Section 11.1 audit Evant or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")any of its Subsidiaries; provided, that failure to give the Indemnifying Party such written notice shall not relieve the Indemnitor of its obligations hereunder, except to the extent it shall have been materially prejudiced by such failure. An audit includes a request for information made by a Tax Authority in a jurisdiction in which Evant or any of its Subsidiaries had not been filing Tax Returns. The Indemnitor shall have 15 days after receipt of such claim or the commencement notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature its own choosing and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselexpense, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend settlement or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do sodefense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense; provided, further, that, if in the defense thereof reasonable opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Party, there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for the reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any settlement thereof. Such cooperation such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall includenot pay or settle any such claim without the consent of the Indemnitor, but which consent shall not be limited to, furnishing unreasonably withheld. If the Indemnifying Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in writing within 15 days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use written notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the same counseldefense thereof, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Indemnitor's cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim, but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall pay the Indemnified Party's expenses as and when incurred. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that (a) does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the Person or Persons asserting such claim to the all Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, Parties of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all Liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs or consent to entry of settlement any judgment, (b) involves non-monetary relief or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunderremedy, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and including any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of restrictions on the Indemnified Party, unless 's ability to operate or compete or (c) exceeds the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees remaining amount in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionapplicable Indemnity Escrow Amount.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have the right to defend conduct and settlecontrol, at through counsel of its own expense and by its own counselchoosing reasonably acceptable to the Indemnitee, the defense, compromise or settlement of any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligentlythird Person claim, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend action or settle, it shall promptly notify suit against the Indemnified Party of its intention as to do sowhich indemnification will be sought by any Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder if the Indemnitor has acknowledged and agreed in writing that if the same is adversely determined, and the Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification to the Indemnified Party in respect thereof. In any such case, the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in connection therewith and its counsel in the defense thereof shall furnish such records, information and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall includetestimony and attend such conferences, but shall not discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Indemnitor in connection therewith. The Indemnified Party that are may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the Indemnified Party's possession defense of any such claim, action or controlsuit as to which the Indemnitor has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof. All Indemnified Parties shall use Notwithstanding the same counselforegoing, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right subject to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention obtaining Indemnitor's prior written consent to undertake to defend pay, settle or settle compromise any such asserted liabilityclaim, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseaction or suit, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityPROVIDED that if no consent is obtained, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party waive any right to indemnity therefore hereunder unless such consent is unreasonably withheld in which event no claim for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim indemnity therefore hereunder shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionwaived.

Third Person Claims. (a) Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "“Indemnified Party"”) has received receives notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person or entity not a party to this Agreement ("“Third Person"”), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, for which the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent intends to make a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or Section 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "“Indemnifying Party"”), the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding, provided that the failure to give such prompt notice shall not affect the Indemnifying Party’s obligation to indemnify absent a showing of actual prejudice to the Indemnifying Party. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and and, to the extent determinable, a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. . (b) The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding matter, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, or any other matter, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party which consent in the case of matters which are not criminal matters will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and and, subject to the preceding sentence, in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's ’s possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use In the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided event that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, or in the event that the Indemnified Party is not reasonably satisfied with the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence sentence, and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. . (c) If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim such matter without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third PersonTHIRD PERSON"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 SECTION 7.1, or 11.2 7.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying PartyINDEMNIFYING PARTY"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligentlyfaith; PROVIDED, provided HOWEVER, that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not settle the obligation, to participate at its own expense and with counsel of its own choosing in such defense or any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partysettlement negotiations relating thereto. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then (a) the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person Salinas MerPool Agmt.01 073097;1705 ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as , (b) the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to assume the defense of such settlement between said Third Person claim, and (c) if the Indemnifying PartyIndemnified Party does not assume the defense of such Third Person claim, the Indemnified Party shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, providedPROVIDED, howeverHOWEVER, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionwithheld.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") an Indemnitee has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "an Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle; provided, at its own expense and by its own counselhowever, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall failure to give such notice will not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the relieve such Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited claim, action or proceeding, except to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, extent that the Indemnifying Party shallhas been actually prejudiced as a result of such failure. The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) shall have the right and shall be given the opportunity to associate with the Indemnitee in the defense of such claim, suit or proceedings, provided that counsel for the Indemnitee shall act as lead counsel in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay all matters pertaining to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense or settlement of such claims, suit or proceedings. The Indemnitee shall not, except at its own cost, make any settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to any such claim and all additional costs of settlement claim, suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure of the Indemnified Indemnitee to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect on the Indemnitee, the failure of the Indemnifying Party to act upon the Indemnitee's request for consent to such settlement within five business days of the Indemnifying Party, unless 's receipt of notice thereof from the Indemnified Indemnitee shall be deemed to constitute consent by the Indemnifying Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments of such settlement for insurance proceeds in determining the amount purposes of any indemnification obligation under this SectionSection 5.3.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto an Indemnitee or a Shareholder (hereinafter the an "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a the claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article X, give the Indemnifying Party Shareholder Representative or CAIS, as applicable, written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such ; provided, however that the failure to give such notice shall state will not affect the nature and Indemnified Parties' right to indemnification hereunder with respect to such claim, action or proceeding, except to the basis extent that the Shareholder, CAIS or the Company (each, an "Indemnifying Party") has been actually prejudiced as a result of such claim and a reasonable estimate failure. If the Indemnifying Party notifies the Indemnified Party within 30 days from the receipt of the foregoing notice that it wishes to defend against the claim by the Third Person and if the estimated amount thereof. The of the claim, together with all other claims made hereunder that have not been settled, is less than the remaining balance of the Escrow Amount, then the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend assume and settle, at its own expense and control the defense of the claim by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of appropriate proceedings with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party. If In the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify event that the Shareholders are the Indemnified Party Parties, the Shareholder Representative shall be entitled to reimbursement out of its intention to do so, and the Escrow Amount for such defense. The Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel may participate in the defense thereof and in defense, at its sole expense, of any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, such claim for which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest assumed the defense pursuant to the preceding sentence, provided that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have act as lead counsel in all matters pertaining to the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityclaims, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the suit or proceedings. The Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled to indemnification under Sections 10.2 or 10.3 (subject to the limitations set forth in Section 10.6) for the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel for any periods during which the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If has not assumed the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement defense of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Personclaim. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement Whether or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse have assumed the defense of any claim, neither the Indemnified Party for nor the amount paid in Indemnifying Party shall make any settlement with respect to any such settlement and any other liabilities claim, suit or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Partyother, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect a complete release on the party wishing to settle, the failure of the Indemnified Party, unless party controlling the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments defense to act upon a request for insurance proceeds in determining the amount consent to such settlement within ten business days of any indemnification obligation under receipt of notice thereof shall be deemed to constitute consent to such settlement for purposes of this Section.Article X.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party")) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding; provided, however, that if the Indemnified Party is either LandCARE or the Company, such Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state proceeding promptly after an individual in a senior management position at such Indemnified Party has received a written communication of any claim by a Third Person or the nature and the basis commencement of such claim and any action or proceeding by a reasonable estimate Third Person that may give rise to a right of the amount thereofindemnification hereunder. The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) shall have the right and shall be given the opportunity to defend associate with the Indemnified Party in the defense of such claim, suit or proceedings, and settlemay select counsel for the Indemnified Party, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of counsel to be reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the The Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and not, except at its counsel in the defense thereof and in own cost, make any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to any such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Partyclaim, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure of the Indemnifying Party to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect a complete release of on the Indemnified Party, unless the failure of the Indemnifying Party to act upon the Indemnified Party's request for consent to such settlement within ten business days of the Indemnifying Party's receipt of notice thereof from the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments shall be deemed to constitute consent by the Indemnifying Party of such settlement for insurance proceeds in determining the amount purposes of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 8.1, or 11.2 8.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Partyhowever, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. The Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, 's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement does not provide for a the complete release from of the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement Commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 Sections 10.1 1 or 11.2 10.2, hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. , Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. , The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If if the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information Information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All , Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in any matter through counsel of its own choosing at its own expense (unless there is a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have in which case the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel); provided that the Indemnifying Party's counsel shall always be lead counsel and shall determine all litigation and settlement steps, strategy and the like. 127 After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and expenses, out-of-pocket expensesexpenses and allocable share of employee compensation incurred in connection with such participation for any employee whose participation is so requested. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentclaim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.withheld,

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third PersonTHIRD PERSON"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 SECTION 6.1, or 11.2 6.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying PartyINDEMNIFYING PARTY"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; PROVIDED, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying PartyHOWEVER, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof, and the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, 's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange amount of the proposed settlement unless such settlement provides for a the complete release from of the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto entitled to indemnification under Sections 8.01 and 8.02 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person or entity not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 Sections 8.01 or 11.2 8.02 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Partyhowever, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. The Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement imposes any liability or obligation on, or does not provide for the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from of, the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 10.4(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through one separate counsel (plus appropriate local counsel) of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and provided further that the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld), pay, compromise or delayed. All settlements hereunder settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall effect be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall fail, within fourteen (14) days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such claim, action or suit shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit without such consent, provided that in such event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor hereunder unless such consent is unreasonably withheld. (b) If any third Person claim, action or suit against any Indemnified Party is solely for money damages or, where the ACME Entities are the Indemnitor, will have no continuing effect in any material respect on the Company or Buyer or its Affiliates or their respective businesses, assets or operations, then the Indemnitor shall have the right to conduct and control, through counsel of its choosing and at its own expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of any such third Person claim, action or suit against such Indemnified Party as to which indemnification will be sought by any Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder if the Indemnitor has acknowledged and agreed in writing that, if the same is adversely determined, the Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification to the Indemnified Party in respect thereof, and in any such case the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnitor in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnitor has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit, provided that in such event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor hereunder unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have sought the consent of the Indemnitor to such payment, settlement or compromise and such consent was unreasonably withheld, in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments which event no claim for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionindemnity therefor hereunder shall be waived.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not third Person is made against a Covered Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated under this Article IX, such Covered Party shall promptly notify the Principal Stockholder Representative in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Principal Stockholder Representative shall have fifteen days after receipt of such notice to provide indemnification pursuant deliver to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof the Covered Party a written acknowledgment that such claim is an indemnifiable claim under this Article IX, that it will undertake, conduct and control (hereinafter in accordance with the "Indemnifying Party"terms hereof), give through counsel of its own choosing (provided that such counsel must be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Covered Party) and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Covered Party written shall cooperate with them in connection therewith; provided that the Covered Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Covered Party and paid at its own expense; and provided further that, if in the reasonable opinion of counsel for Parent, there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Principal Stockholders and the Covered Party, the Principal Stockholders shall be responsible for the fees and expenses of one counsel to all Covered Parties in connection with such defense. So long as the Principal Stockholder Representative is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Covered Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of the Principal Stockholder Representative. If the Principal Stockholder Representative does not notify the Covered Party within fifteen days after receipt of the Covered Party’s notice of such a claim or of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state defense thereof, the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Covered Party shall have the right to defend and settleundertake, at its own expense the Principal Stockholders’ cost, risk and by its own counselexpense, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues defense, compromise or settlement of the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party claim but shall not settle thereby waive any criminal proceeding without right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. The Principal Stockholder Representative shall not, except with the written consent of the Indemnified Covered Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in enter into any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall that does not be limited to, furnishing include as an unconditional term thereof the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested giving by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession person or control. All Indemnified persons asserting such claim to all Covered Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete an unconditional release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs or consent to entry of settlement or any judgment. If Notwithstanding the Indemnifying Party does foregoing, the Principal Stockholder Representative shall not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is be entitled to indemnification hereundercontrol any claim relating to Taxes of the Parent, Company, or fails diligently their Subsidiaries for any period ending after the Closing Date and shall not be entitled to pursue such defensesettle, either administratively or after the commencement of litigation, any claim for Taxes which would adversely affect the liability of Parent, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel Company or their Subsidiaries for Taxes (i) for any period (or portion thereof) after the Closing Date or (ii) for which no indemnity is provided under the terms of its choicethis Agreement, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionParent.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof -40- (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") an Indemnitee has received ------------------- notice of or has knowledge of any actual or threatened claim or potential claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement ------------ of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall, as a condition precedent to a an indemnification claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")stockholders of Lightscape, give the Indemnifying Party Stockholders' Representative written notice of such any actual or threatened claim or potential claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such ; provided, however that the failure to -------- ------- give such notice shall state will not affect the nature and Indemnitees' right to indemnification hereunder with respect to such claim, action or proceeding, except to the basis extent that the Stockholders' Representative has, or the stockholders have, been actually prejudiced as a result of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereoffailure. The Indemnifying Party Stockholder Representative shall have the right right, to defend assume and settlecontrol the defense of the claim by appropriate proceedings with counsel reasonably acceptable to Indemnitee, and the Stockholder Representative shall be entitled to reimbursement out of the Merger Consideration for such defense. The Indemnitee may participate in the defense, at its own expense and by its own counselsole expense, of any such matter so long as claim for which the Indemnifying Party pursues Stockholder Representatives shall have assumed the same in good faith and diligentlydefense pursuant to the preceding sentence, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party Stockholder Representatives shall have act as lead counsel in all matters pertaining to the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityclaims, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, proceedings; provided, however, that under no circumstances Indemnitee shall have the Indemnified Party settle -------- ------- exclusive right to control the defense of any claim or proceeding that in Indemnitee's reasonable judgment could have an adverse effect on Indemnitee's business apart from the payment of money damages, except that Indemnitee shall not make any settlement with respect to any Third Person claim claim, suit or proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying PartyStockholder Representative, which such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writingwithheld. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification under Section 9.2 for insurance proceeds in determining the amount reasonable legal fees and other associated expenses for any period during which the Stockholder Representative has not assumed the defense of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionclaim. The Stockholder Representative shall not make any settlement with respect to any claim, suit or proceeding without the prior consent of Discreet, which can be withheld for any or no reason.

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest or a conflict of interest is reasonably likely to arise that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing such Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.the

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 1.04, 6.01 or 11.2 6.02 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents such counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionwithheld.