3. Waiver and Release. In consideration of the covenants, agreements and undertakings of the Parties set forth herein, effective as of the date of this Termination Agreement, each Party, on behalf of itself and its respective present and former Subsidiaries, Affiliates, officers, directors, stockholders, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, “Releasors”) hereby releases, waives, and forever discharges the other Parties and their respective present and former Subsidiaries, Affiliates, officers, directors, stockholders, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, “Releasees”) of and from any and all actions, causes of action, suits, losses, liabilities, damages, claims, and demands, of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether now known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, matured or unmatured, suspected or unsuspected, in Law or in equity, which any of such Releasors ever had, now have, or hereafter may have against any of such Releasees for, upon, or by reason of any matter, cause, or thing whatsoever from the beginning of time through the date of this Termination Agreement arising out of or relating to the BCA, the Ancillary Agreements or in connection with the transactions contemplated by the BCA, or the Termination (collectively, “Claims”); provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall release a Party from, and Claims shall not include, the obligations of such Party under this under (a) this Termination Agreement, or (b) any agreements or arrangements entered into following the date of this Termination Agreement. The Releasors irrevocably covenant not to assert any claim or demand, or commence, institute or voluntarily aid in any way, or cause to be commenced or instituted any proceeding of any kind against any Releasee based upon any Claim.
4. Public Announcements. Each Party shall consult with the other Parties before issuing any press release or making any public announcement or statement with respect to this Termination Agreement, the BCA or any other transactions contemplated by the BCA, and shall not issue any such press release or make any such public announcement or statement without the prior written consent of the other Parties (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); provided, however, that (a) each Party may, without the prior consent of the other Party, issue any such press release or make any such public announcement or statement as may be required by Law, SEC regulation, or by obligations pursuant to any listing agreement with or rules of Nasdaq in which case, each Party shall provide drafts in advance of and as soon as reasonably practicable; and (b) each Party may, without consultation or consent of the other Party, make any public statement in response to questions from the press, analysts, investors or those attending industry conferences, make internal announcements to employees and make disclosures in filings and other communications by such Party with the SEC and Nasdaq, so long as such statements are consistent with previous press releases, public disclosures or public statements made by such Party in compliance with this Termination Agreement.
5. Representations and Warranties. Each Party represents and warrants to the other Parties that: (a) such Party has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Termination Agreement and to take the actions contemplated hereby; (b) the execution and delivery of this Termination Agreement and the actions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other action on the part of such Party; and (c) this Termination Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such Party and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by the other Parties, constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, subject to the Enforceability Exceptions.
6. Expenses. All fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Termination Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the Party incurring such expenses. The Company acknowledges that no Parent Termination Fee is due or shall otherwise be payable in connection with the Termination.
7. Entire Agreement. This Termination Agreement is the entire agreement and understanding between and among the Parties with respect to the Termination.
8. Non-disparagement. Each Party agrees that it will refrain from making negative or disparaging remarks about the other Party or such other Party’s affiliates or otherwise take any action which could reasonably be expected to adversely affect such Party or such Party’s affiliate’s personal or professional reputation.
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