EXHIBIT 4.1 RIGHTS AGREEMENTRights Agreement • June 2nd, 2006 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
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RECITALSLease • January 12th, 2006 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies
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EXHIBIT 10.1 CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT August 30, 2004 Richard W. Kramp 575 Navajo Road W. Medina MN 55340 Dear Mr. Kramp: You are presently the President and Chief Operating Officer of Synovis Interventional Solutions, Inc., a Minnesota corporation...Change in Control Agreement • September 3rd, 2004 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
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COMMON STOCKPurchase Agreement • September 21st, 1995 • Bio Vascular Inc • Surgical & medical instruments & apparatus • Minnesota
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EXHIBIT 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 31st day of July, 1998 by and between Jer-Neen Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the "Employer") and James F. Pfau (the "Executive"). W I T N E S S E T H : WHEREAS, the Employer is a...Employment Agreement • August 14th, 1998 • Bio Vascular Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
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EXHIBIT 10.1 SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Securities Purchase Agreement, dated on and as of the date set forth on the signature page hereto (this "Agreement"), is made between Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the...Securities Purchase Agreement • September 22nd, 2003 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • New York
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BACKGROUNDLicense Agreement • January 19th, 1996 • Bio Vascular Inc • Surgical & medical instruments & apparatus • Iowa
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Exhibit 10.2 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 6th day of July, 2001 by and between Bio-Vascular, Inc., a Minnesota corporation ("BVI"), Medical Companies Alliance, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the "Employer") and...Employment Agreement • September 13th, 2001 • Bio Vascular Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
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EXHIBIT 10.16 CONFIDENTIAL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT In exchange for the promises and covenants contained herein, Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. ("Company") and Fariborz Boor Boor ("Employee") hereby agree as follows: 1. Definitions. We intend all words...Severance Agreement • January 14th, 2005 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
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ARTICLE III MUTUAL RELEASEPurchase and Sale Agreement • January 19th, 1996 • Bio Vascular Inc • Surgical & medical instruments & apparatus • Minnesota
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ASSIGNMENT OF U.S. PATENT THIS ASSIGNMENT, made this 1st day of December, 1995, by BIOPLASTY, INC., a Minnesota corporation formerly known as Genetic Laboratories, Inc., and UROPLASTY, INC., a Minnesota corporation (collectively, the "Sellers") in...Ip Transfer Agreement • January 19th, 1996 • Bio Vascular Inc • Surgical & medical instruments & apparatus
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L E A S ELease Agreement • January 19th, 1996 • Bio Vascular Inc • Surgical & medical instruments & apparatus
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COMMERCIAL LEASE THIS AGREEMENT, made this 14th day of May, 1993 by and between the Douglas Greenfield IRA Trust, as Landlord, and Vital Images, Inc., as Tenant: WITNESSETH: That the said Landlord does hereby demise and lease to Tenant and Tenant does...Commercial Lease • January 19th, 1996 • Bio Vascular Inc • Surgical & medical instruments & apparatus
Contract Type FiledJanuary 19th, 1996 Company IndustryTHIS AGREEMENT, made this 14th day of May, 1993 by and between the Douglas Greenfield IRA Trust, as Landlord, and Vital Images, Inc., as Tenant:
CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENTChange in Control Severance Agreement • September 9th, 2011 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
Contract Type FiledSeptember 9th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionThis Change in Control Severance Agreement (this “Agreement”), effective as of July 11, 2011 is between Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Parent Corporation”), on its behalf and on behalf of all of its Affiliates (collectively, and if the context requires, each individually, referred to herein as the “Company”), located at 2575 University Avenue W., St. Paul, Minnesota 55114 and Richard Lanigan, an individual residing at 31252 Via Parra, San Juan Capistrano, California 92765 (the “Executive”).
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AMONG BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., TWINS MERGER SUB, INC. AND SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOGIES, INC. Dated as of December 12, 2011Merger Agreement • December 13th, 2011 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
Contract Type FiledDecember 13th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of December 12, 2011 (this “Agreement”), is made by and among Baxter International Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), Twins Merger Sub, Inc., a Minnesota corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), and Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”).
EXHIBIT 2.1 ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAcquisition Agreement • August 14th, 1998 • Bio Vascular Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
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EXHIBIT 10.24 INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into and effective as of this __ day of _________, 20__ (the "Date of Grant"), by and between Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") and ___________ (the "Optionee"). A....Incentive Stock Option Agreement • January 12th, 2007 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT AMONG HERAEUS VADNAIS, INC., HERAEUS MATERIALS CARIBE, INC., AND HERAEUS MATERIALS S.A., as Buyers, AND SYNOVIS INTERVENTIONAL SOLUTIONS, INC. SYNOVIS CARIBE, INC. AND SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., as Seller Parties Dated...Asset Purchase Agreement • January 8th, 2008 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Delaware
Contract Type FiledJanuary 8th, 2008 Company Industry JurisdictionThis Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of January 8, 2008 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Heraeus Vadnais, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Heraeus Vadnais”), Heraeus Materials Caribe, Inc., a Puerto Rico corporation (“Heraeus Materials Caribe”), Heraeus Materials S.A. (“Heraeus Materials” and together with Heraeus Vadnais and Heraeus Materials Caribe, the “Buyers”), Synovis Interventional Solutions, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Synovis Interventional”), Synovis Caribe, Inc., a Puerto Rico corporation (“Synovis Caribe” and together with Synovis Interventional, each a “Seller” and collectively, the “Sellers”), and Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Synovis Life” and together with the Sellers, the “Seller Parties”). The Buyers and the Sellers may each be referred to hereinafter as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties”.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE RIGHTS AGREEMENTRights Agreement • December 13th, 2011 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
Contract Type FiledDecember 13th, 2011 Company Industry JurisdictionThis FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, dated as of December 12, 2011 (this “Amendment”), to the Rights Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2006 (the “Rights Agreement”), is by and between Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Company”), and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, a New York limited liability trust company (the “Rights Agent”). All capitalized terms used in this Amendment and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Rights Agreement.
Exhibit 10.1 ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAcquisition Agreement • September 13th, 2001 • Bio Vascular Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
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SYNOVIS LETTERHEAD] October 15, 2002 F&G, Inc. Attn: Martin Gross C/O Sentry Real Estate, Inc. 474 Apollo Drive, Suite 10 Lino Lakes, MN 55014 RE: Renewal of Lease Dear Mr. Gross: Synovis Interventional Solutions, formerly Jer-Neen Manufacturing Co.,...Office/Warehouse and Manufacturing/Assembly Lease • March 14th, 2003 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies
Contract Type FiledMarch 14th, 2003 Company IndustrySynovis Interventional Solutions, formerly Jer-Neen Manufacturing Co., Inc. hereby notifies F&G, Inc. that it is hereby exercising its OPTION TO RENEW that certain OFFICE/WAREHOUSE AND MANUFACTURING/ASSEMBLY LEASE, dated September 30, 1998, for the five (5) year period provided for therein, in accordance with Section 44 of the lease.
Exhibit 10.1 May 15, 2000 Name Address Dear Mr./Ms., Your Change in Control Agreement dated __________ related to the provisions that address Limitation on Payment and Benefits, Article III, 1.c. This section ---------------------------------- will be...Change in Control Agreement • September 13th, 2000 • Bio Vascular Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies
Contract Type FiledSeptember 13th, 2000 Company IndustryYour Change in Control Agreement dated __________ related to the provisions that address Limitation on Payment and Benefits, Article III, 1.c. This section ---------------------------------- will be replaced in its entirety with the following paragraphs:
SECOND AMENDMENT OF LEASELease • January 7th, 2009 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies
Contract Type FiledJanuary 7th, 2009 Company IndustryTHIS SECOND AMENDMENT OF LEASE (this “Amendment”) is made to be effective the 1st day of January, 2004, by and between CSM INVESTORS, INC., a Minnesota corporation (“Landlord”), and SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. f/k/a Bio-Vascular, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Tenant”).
Baxter and SynovisAcquisition Agreement • December 13th, 2011 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies
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Exhibit 10.20 June 30, 1997 Mr. John T. Karcanes Dear John: This letter is intended to set forth our agreement regarding your resignation from employment with Bio-Vascular, Inc. ("Bio-Vascular"). As discussed, you will be resigning as an officer and...Severance Agreement • December 23rd, 1997 • Bio Vascular Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
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FORECLOSURE SALE AGREEMENTForeclosure Sale Agreement • July 7th, 2009 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • California
Contract Type FiledJuly 7th, 2009 Company Industry JurisdictionThis FORECLOSURE SALE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of July 2, 2009 by and between Comerica Bank (“Lender” or “Seller”) and Synovis Surgical Sales, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. (“Purchaser”).
EXHIBIT 10.25 NON-STATUTORY STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into and effective as of this ___ day of _________, 20__ (the "Date of Grant"), by and between Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") and ________________ (the...Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement • January 12th, 2007 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
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Exhibit 10.1 ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATIONAcquisition Agreement • June 13th, 2002 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies
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FOURTH AMENDMENT OF LEASELease • August 5th, 2008 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies
Contract Type FiledAugust 5th, 2008 Company IndustryTHIS FOURTH AMENDMENT OF LEASE (“Fourth Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of 4th day of August, 2008 by and between CSM INVESTORS, INC., a Minnesota corporation (“Landlord”) and SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Minnesota corporation (“Tenant”).
WITNESSETH:Office/Warehouse and Manufacturing/Assembly Lease • March 12th, 1999 • Bio Vascular Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies
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CONFIDENTIAL SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASESeparation Agreement • May 27th, 2010 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Minnesota
Contract Type FiledMay 27th, 2010 Company Industry JurisdictionThis Separation Agreement and Release (the “Agreement”) is between David Buche (“Executive”) and Synovis Life Technologies (“Synovis”).
FIFTH AMENDMENT OF LEASELease • March 3rd, 2011 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies
Contract Type FiledMarch 3rd, 2011 Company IndustryTHIS FIFTH AMENDMENT OF LEASE ("Fifth Amendment") is made and entered into effective as of 7th day of February, 2011 by and between CSM INVESTORS, INC., a Minnesota corporation ("Landlord") and SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Minnesota corporation ("Tenant").
LEASE BETWEEN THE IRVINE COMPANY LLC AND SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Lease Agreement • January 5th, 2010 • Synovis Life Technologies Inc • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • California
Contract Type FiledJanuary 5th, 2010 Company Industry JurisdictionTHIS LEASE is made as of 21st day of July, 2009, by and between THE IRVINE COMPANY LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, hereafter called “Landlord,” and SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a Minnesota corporation, hereafter called “Tenant.”