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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>ASSET
PURCHASE AGREEMENT </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>by
and among </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>EQUITY
MARKETING,&nbsp;INC.,<BR>
a Delaware corporation </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>as
"Acquiror", </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>PROMOTIONAL
MARKETING, L.L.C.<BR>
d/b/a UPSHOT,<BR>
an Illinois limited liability company </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>as
"Seller", </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>and </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>HA-LO
INDUSTRIES,&nbsp;INC.,<BR>
a Delaware corporation </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>as
"Parent" </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>Dated:
May&nbsp;22, 2002 </FONT></P>

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<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2>ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS</FONT></TD>
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1.1.</FONT></TD>
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Defined Terms</FONT></TD>
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1</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>1.2.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Other Defined Terms</FONT></TD>
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ARTICLE II. PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS; PURCHASE PRICE</FONT></TD>
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2.1.</FONT></TD>
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Transfer of Assets</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.2.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Assumption of Liabilities</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>11</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Nonassumption of Liabilities</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>12</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.4.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Purchase Price</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>12</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.5.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Pre-Closing Adjustment</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.6.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Post-Closing Adjustment</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>13</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.7.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.8.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Transfer Taxes</FONT></TD>
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ARTICLE III. CLOSING</FONT></TD>
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3.1.</FONT></TD>
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Closing</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>3.2.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>3.3.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>3.4.</FONT></TD>
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ARTICLE IV. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLER PARTIES</FONT></TD>
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4.1.</FONT></TD>
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Organization of Seller and Parent</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.2.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.3.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.4.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.5.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.6.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.7.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.8.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.9.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.10.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.11.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.12.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.13.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.14.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.15.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.16.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.17.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.18.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.19.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.20.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.21.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.22.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.23.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.24.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.25.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.26.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Other Current Assets</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.27.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.28.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.29.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.30.</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>32</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.31.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Relationship of Seller and Parent</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>32</FONT></TD>
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ARTICLE V. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ACQUIROR</FONT></TD>
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5.1.</FONT></TD>
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Organization of Acquiror</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>5.2.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Authorization</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>32</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>5.3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>No Conflict or Violation</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>33</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>5.4.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>SEC Filings</FONT></TD>
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ARTICLE VI. COVENANTS OF THE SELLER PARTIES AND ACQUIROR</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
6.1.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Confidentiality and Non-Competition</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
33</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.2.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Further Assurances</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>35</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>No Solicitation</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>36</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.4.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Notification of Certain Matters</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>36</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.5.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Investigation by Acquiror</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>36</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.6.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Conduct of Business</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>37</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.7.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Employee Matters</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>37</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.8.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Bankruptcy Court Approval</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>38</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.9.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Corporate Name of Subsidiaries of Seller</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>39</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.10.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Patent License Agreement</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>39</FONT></TD>
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ARTICLE VII. CONSENTS TO ASSIGNMENT</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
39</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
7.1.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Consents to Assignment</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
39</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
ARTICLE VIII. CONDITIONS TO THE SELLER PARTIES' OBLIGATIONS</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
40</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
8.1.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Representations, Warranties and Covenants</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
40</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>8.2.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>No Actions or Court Orders</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>40</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>8.3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Authorization</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>40</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>8.4.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Ancillary Agreements</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>40</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>8.5.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Other Deliveries</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>40</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>8.6.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Effectiveness of Lease Amendment</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>40</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>8.7.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Approval Order</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>40</FONT></TD>
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<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
ARTICLE IX. CONDITIONS TO ACQUIROR'S OBLIGATIONS</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
41</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
9.1.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Representations, Warranties and Covenants</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
41</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>9.2.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Consents; Regulatory Compliance and Approval</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>41</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>9.3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>No Actions or Court Orders</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>41</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>9.4.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Material Changes</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>41</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>9.5.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Other Deliveries</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>41</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>9.6.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Effectiveness of Lease Amendment</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>41</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>9.7.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Final Order</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>41</FONT></TD>
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ARTICLE X. ACTIONS BY SELLER AND ACQUIROR AFTER THE CLOSING</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
41</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
10.1.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Books and Records; Tax Matters</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
41</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.2.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Survival of Representations, Etc.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>42</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Indemnification</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>42</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.4.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Holdback Amount</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>45</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.5.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Bulk Sales</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>45</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.6.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Taxes</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>45</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.7.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Insurance</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>46</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.8.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Exclusive Remedy</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>46</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.9.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Right of Offset</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>46</FONT></TD>
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ARTICLE XI. TERMINATION</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
46</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
11.1.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Termination</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
46</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>11.2.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Termination Payment</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>47</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>11.3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Procedure and Effect of Termination</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>48</FONT></TD>
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ARTICLE XII. MISCELLANEOUS</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
48</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
12.1.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
Assignment</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
48</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.2.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Notices</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>48</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.3.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Choice of Law</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>49</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.4.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>49</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.5.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Counterparts</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>49</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.6.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Expenses</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>49</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.7.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Severability</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>49</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.8.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Headings</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>49</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="2%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.9.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Publicity</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>50</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.10.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Cumulative Remedies</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>50</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.11.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>No Third-Party Beneficiaries</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>50</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.12.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2>Arbitration; Process</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>50</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>12.13.</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="82%"><FONT SIZE=2><B>WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL</B></FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%" ALIGN="RIGHT"><FONT SIZE=2>50</FONT></TD>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Agreement</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), dated as of May&nbsp;22, 2002, is entered into by and among
EQUITY MARKETING,&nbsp;INC., a Delaware corporation ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Acquiror</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), PROMOTIONAL MARKETING, L.L.C. d/b/a UPSHOT, an Illinois limited liability company
("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Seller</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), and HA-LO INDUSTRIES,&nbsp;INC., a Delaware corporation ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Parent</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" and together
with Seller, the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Seller Parties</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>RECITALS    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, Seller wishes to sell to Acquiror, and Acquiror wishes to purchase from Seller, the Assets (as defined below) at the price and under the specified terms
and conditions as set forth herein; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS,
as the sole member of Seller, Parent will benefit from the sale of the Assets to Acquiror; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS,
Parent has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition pursuant to Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Bankruptcy
Code</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware, Case No.&nbsp;01-10000 (the
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Case</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"); </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS,
the venue for the Case has been transferred to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (the
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Bankruptcy Court</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"); and </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS,
Parent intends to seek an order of the Bankruptcy Court or such other court exercising jurisdiction over the Case approving Parent's entering into this Agreement and performing
its obligations contemplated hereby. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><A
NAME="lc1855_agreement"> </A>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>AGREEMENT    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective covenants and promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy
of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><A
NAME="lc1855_article_i._definitions"> </A>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE I.<BR>  <BR>    DEFINITIONS    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.1</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Defined Terms.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As used herein, the terms below shall have the following meanings. Any such term, unless the
context otherwise requires, may be used in the singular or plural, depending upon the reference. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Accounts Receivable</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all accounts and notes receivable (whether current or noncurrent) of Seller, including trade accounts
receivable (including accounts receivable for any products shipped prior to the Closing Date but not invoiced) outstanding as of the Closing Date, and any other rights to receive payments of Seller as
of the Closing Date in respect of goods shipped, products sold or services rendered prior to the Closing Date. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Acquiror's Expenses</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Acquiror, any of its Representatives or
any of its Affiliates in connection with the authorization, preparation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, appearances before and proceedings
involving the Bankruptcy Court, arranging financing for the transaction, and the due diligence investigation of Seller (including, but not limited, to (a)&nbsp;fees and expenses of lenders or
financing sources and (b)&nbsp;financial advisors', investment bankers', accountants', attorneys', experts' or consultants' fees and expenses); </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided,
however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, that Acquiror's Expenses shall not exceed $475,000 and Acquiror's expenses shall exclude out-of-pocket expenses of Acquiror's employees. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Action</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any action, complaint claim, suit, litigation, proceeding, labor dispute, arbitral action, governmental audit,
inquiry, criminal prosecution, civil or criminal investigation or unfair labor practice charge or complaint. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Affiliate</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean, when used with reference to any specified Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled
by, or under direct or indirect common control with, such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, "control," when used with respect to any specified Person, means the power to direct or
cause the direction of management or policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms "controlling" and
"controlled" have meanings correlative of the foregoing. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Approval Order</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean an order of the Bankruptcy Court, substantially in the form attached hereto as </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;A</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, with such modifications thereto as the parties
shall each approve, authorizing and approving, among other things, the sale, transfer
and assignment of the Assets to Acquiror in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement." </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Assets</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all of the right, title and interest of Seller in and to the business, properties, assets and rights of any kind,
whether tangible or intangible, real or personal and constituting, or used or useful in connection with, or related to, the Business, including, without limitation, all of Seller's right, title and
interest in the following: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
cash and cash equivalents held by Seller; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
Accounts Receivable (whether current or noncurrent); </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
Contract Rights, to the extent transferable; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
Leases; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
Leasehold Estates; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all
Fixtures and Equipment; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
Inventory; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
Books and Records; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all
Intellectual Property of Seller; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all
Permits, to the extent transferable; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
available supplies, sales literature, promotional literature, customer, supplier and distributor lists, art work, display units, telephone and fax numbers and
purchasing records related to the Business; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all
rights under or pursuant to all warranties, representations and guarantees made by suppliers in connection with the Assets or services furnished to Seller pertaining
to the Business or affecting the Assets, to the extent such warranties, representations and guarantees are assignable; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
refunds, deposits, prepayments and prepaid expenses of Seller; and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
claims, causes of action, choses in action, rights of recovery and rights of set-off of any kind, against any person or entity, including without
limitation any liens, security interests, pledges or other rights to payment or to enforce payment in connection with products delivered by Seller on or prior to the Closing Date other than those set
forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;B</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> attached hereto; </FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>but
excluding therefrom (in each case) the Excluded Assets. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Assignment and Assumption of Contract Rights</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Assignment and Assumption of Contract Rights, substantially in the form
attached hereto as </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;C</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> to be entered into at the Closing by and between Seller and Acquiror. </FONT></P>

</UL>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Assignment and Assumption of Leases</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Assignment and Assumption of Leases, substantially in the form attached hereto as </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;D</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> to be entered into
at the Closing by and between Seller and Acquiror. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Assignment of Intellectual Property</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights, substantially in the form attached hereto
as </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;E</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, to be executed at the Closing by Seller in favor of Acquiror. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Balance Sheet</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the balance sheet of Seller at the date indicated thereon, together with the notes thereto. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Balance Sheet Date</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean December&nbsp;31, 2001. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Balance Sheet Liabilities</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean (i)&nbsp;the Current Liabilities and (ii)&nbsp;the non-current portion of the
deferred bonus liability to Jon Cheffings in the amount of $237,500 pursuant to Section&nbsp;3(b) of that certain Employment Agreement, dated as of January&nbsp;3, 2000, and amended on
January&nbsp;28, 2002, by and between Jon Cheffings and Seller (as assignee of Parent's rights pursuant to that certain Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of July&nbsp;27, 2001, by and
between Seller and Parent), to be set forth on the Pre-Closing Balance Sheet and the Closing Balance Sheet. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Benefit Arrangement</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any employment, consulting, severance or other similar contract, arrangement or policy and each plan,
arrangement (written or oral), program, agreement or commitment providing for insurance coverage (including, without limitation, any self-insured arrangements), workers' compensation,
disability benefits, supplemental unemployment benefits, vacation benefits, retirement benefits, life, health, disability or accident benefits (including, without limitation, any "voluntary employees'
beneficiary association" as defined in Section&nbsp;501(c)(9) of the Code providing for the same or other benefits) or for deferred compensation, profit-sharing bonuses, stock options, stock
appreciation rights, stock purchases or other forms of incentive compensation or post-retirement insurance, compensation or benefits which is not a Welfare Plan, Pension Plan or
Multiemployer Plan. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Bidding Procedures</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean those bidding procedures, attached hereto as </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;F</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, to be employed with respect to the sale of the Assets subject to Bankruptcy
Court approval pursuant to the Sale Procedure Order. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Bill of Sale</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Bill of Sale, substantially in the form attached hereto as </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;G</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, to be executed at the Closing by Seller in favor of Acquiror.
</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Bonus Amount</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean Twenty One Million Dollars ($21,000,000.00). </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Books and Records</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all business records, tangible data, documents, management information systems (including related computer
software), files, customer lists, supplier lists, blueprints,
specifications, designs, drawings, plans, operation or maintenance manuals, bids, personnel records, invoices, sales literature, all Tax Returns and all worksheets, notes, files or documents related
thereto, and all other books and records maintained by Seller. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Business</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any business of Seller, including without limitation, Seller's business of providing advertising, direct marketing,
promotional marketing, brand strategy and identity, sports marketing and event marketing services, excluding the business of the Subsidiaries of Seller listed on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Business Day</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean a day other than Saturday, Sunday or any day on which banks located in the State of California are authorized or
obligated to close. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Change of Control of Acquiror</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of Acquiror, a sale of the majority of the
capital stock of Acquiror, or any other transaction or series </FONT></P>

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of related transactions (including, without limitation, any reorganization, merger or consolidation) as a result of which Acquiror's stockholders of record as constituted immediately prior to such
transaction (or series of related transactions) hold less than fifty (50%) of the voting power of the surviving or acquiring entity immediately following consummation of such transaction (or series of
related transactions). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Closing Adjustment Escrow Agreement</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean that certain Closing Adjustment Escrow Agreement, to be entered into on the Closing Date,
by and among Acquiror, Seller, and the escrow agent named therein, substantially in the form attached hereto as </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit H</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Closing Net Working Capital</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean Current Assets minus Balance Sheet Liabilities, in each case, as of the Closing Date. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Code</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Contract</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any agreement, contract, note, loan, evidence of indebtedness, purchase order, letter of credit, indenture, security
or pledge agreement, franchise agreement, undertaking, practice, covenant not to compete, employment agreement, license, instrument, obligation or commitment to which Seller is a party or is bound,
whether oral or written, but excluding all Leases. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Contract Rights</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all of Seller's rights and obligations under the Contracts and Leases identified on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> as "Assumed Contracts" or "Assumed
Leases" and under any Contracts or Leases not so listed which Acquiror, in its sole discretion,
elects to accept and assume. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Court Order</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any judgment, decision, consent decree, injunction, ruling or order of any federal, state or local court or
governmental agency, department or authority that is binding on any person or its property under applicable law. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Current Assets</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the current assets (excluding intercompany receivables of Seller or the Business) of the Business (to the
extent included in the Assets) determined in accordance with GAAP. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Current Liabilities</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the current liabilities of the Business incurred in the ordinary course of business determined in
accordance with GAAP (excluding any (i)&nbsp;intercompany liabilities of Seller or the Business, (ii)&nbsp;liabilities (including accrued liabilities) for Taxes of Seller, (iii)&nbsp;liabilities
relating to the New York and Toronto operations of the Business, (iv)&nbsp;liabilities to John R. Kelley, Jr. and/or Carol R. Griseto, including any liabilities that may arise as a result of the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (v)&nbsp;severance liabilities, and (vi)&nbsp;indebtedness for borrowed money). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Default</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean (a)&nbsp;a breach of or default under any Contract or Lease, (b)&nbsp;the occurrence of an event that with the
passage of time or the giving of notice or both would constitute a breach of or default under any Contract or Lease, or (c)&nbsp;the occurrence of an event that with or without the passage of time
or the giving of notice or both would give rise to a right of termination, renegotiation or acceleration under any Contract or Lease. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Disclosure Schedule</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean a schedule executed and delivered by the Seller Parties to Acquiror as of the date hereof which sets
forth the exceptions to the representations and warranties contained in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;IV</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> hereof and certain other information called for by this
Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, each reference in this Agreement to any numbered schedule is a reference to that numbered schedule which is included in the Disclosure Schedule. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Employee Plans</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all Benefit Arrangements, Multiemployer Plans, Pension Plans and Welfare Plans which are, or within the past
six years were, sponsored, maintained, contributed </FONT></P>

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to or required to be contributed to by Seller, Seller or any of their ERISA Affiliates or under which Parent, Seller or any of their ERISA Affiliates may incur any liability. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Encumbrance</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any claim (as defined in Section&nbsp;101(5) of the Bankruptcy Code), lien, pledge, option, charge, easement,
security interest, deed of trust, mortgage, right-of-way, encroachment,
building or use restriction, conditional sales agreement, encumbrance or other right of third parties, whether voluntarily incurred or arising by operation of law, and includes, without limitation,
any agreement to give any of the foregoing in the future, and any contingent sale or other title retention agreement or lease in the nature thereof. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Environmental Laws</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all applicable federal, state, or local laws, statutes, or regulations, which regulate or relate to the
protection or clean up of the environment; the use, treatment, storage, transportation, handling, disposal or release of hazardous substances, or the health and safety of persons or property. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>ERISA</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>ERISA Affiliate</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean, with respect to any Person, any entity which is (or at any relevant time was) a member of a "controlled
group of corporations" with, under "common control" with, or a member of an "affiliated service group" with, such Person as defined in Section&nbsp;414(b), (c), (m)&nbsp;or (o)&nbsp;of the Code,
but only with respect to such time that such entity was an ERISA Affiliate. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Escrow Agent</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean a bank or other institution reasonably acceptable to Acquiror and Seller to be designated by Acquiror and Seller
prior to the Closing. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Escrow Indemnification Agreement</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean that certain Escrow Indemnification Agreement, to be entered into on the Closing Date, by
and among Acquiror, Seller and the Escrow Agent, substantially in the form attached hereto as </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;I</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Estimated Closing Net Working Capital</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean Current Assets minus Balance Sheet Liabilities, in each case as set forth on the
Pre-Closing Balance Sheet. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Exchange Act</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Excluded Assets</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the following assets of Seller which are not to be acquired by Acquiror hereunder: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
Permits, to the extent not transferable; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
tangible assets of the Business located at and exclusively used in connection with the New York and Toronto offices of the Business and all Contracts and Leases
relating primarily to the New York and Toronto operations of the Business; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
claims, causes of action, choses in action, rights of recovery and rights of set-off of any kind against any Person arising out of or relating to the
Assets to the extent related to the Excluded Liabilities; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
obligations of Parent or its Affiliates to Seller; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;interests
in the Subsidiaries of Seller listed on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>; and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;such
assets set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;J</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> attached hereto. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Excluded Liabilities</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any and all Liabilities of any Seller Party (including any Liability to or in respect of any employee or
former employee of Seller or its ERISA Affiliates, including, without limitation any Liability under any employment agreement that is not an </FONT></P>

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Assumed Contract, whether or not written, between Seller and any person, and any Liability under or with respect to any Employee Plan), other than the Assumed Liabilities. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Facilities</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all plants, offices, manufacturing facilities, stores, warehouses, improvements, administration buildings, and all
real property and related facilities of Seller. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Facility Leases</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all of the leases of Facilities listed on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8(a)(xiii)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Final Order</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean an order or determination by the Bankruptcy Court (a)&nbsp;that is not reversed, stayed, enjoined, set aside,
annulled or suspended within the deadlines provided by applicable statutes or regulations, (b)&nbsp;with respect to which no request for stay, motion or petition for reconsideration, application or
request for review, or notice of appeal or other judicial petition for review has been filed and is pending, and (c)&nbsp;as to which all deadlines for filing any such request, motion, petition,
application, appeal or notice have expired. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Financial Statements</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Year-End Financial Statements and the Interim Financial Statements. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Fixtures and Equipment</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all of the furniture, fixtures, furnishings, machinery, automobiles, trucks, spare parts, supplies,
equipment, tooling, molds, patterns, dies and other tangible personal property owned by Seller, wherever located and including any such Fixtures and Equipment in the possession of any of Seller's
suppliers, including all warranty rights with respect thereto. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>GAAP</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean United States generally accepted accounting principles and practices as in effect from time to time. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Insurance Policies</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the insurance policies of Seller listed on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.24</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Intellectual Property</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any and all rights in or affecting intellectual or industrial property or other proprietary rights,
existing now or in the future in the United States or anywhere in the universe. Intellectual Property includes, without limitation, any and all rights in, to, or subsisting in the following: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
issued patents, reissued or reexamined patents, revivals of patents, divisions, continuations and continuations-in-part of patents, all
renewals and extensions thereof utility models, and certificates of invention, regardless of country or formal name; </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
published or unpublished nonprovisional and provisional patent applications, including the right to file other or further applications, reexamination proceedings,
invention disclosures and records of invention; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
copyrights, copyrightable works, semiconductor topography and mask work rights, including, without limitation, all rights of authorship, use, publication,
reproduction, distribution, performance, transformation, moral rights and ownership of copyrightable works, semiconductor topography works and mask works, the right to create derivative works, and all
applications for registration, registrations, renewals and extensions of registrations, together with all other interests accruing by reason of international copyright, semiconductor topography and
mask work conventions; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names, domain names, 1-800, 1-888, 1-877 and other "vanity" telephone numbers, together
with the goodwill of the business associated therewith, all applications for registration and registrations thereof, renewals thereof, the right to bring opposition and cancellation proceedings and
any and all rights under the laws of trade dress; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;all
proprietary information and materials, whether or not patentable or copyrightable, and whether or not reduced to practice, including limitation all technology,
ideas, research and development, inventions, designs, manufacturing and operating specifications and processes, know-how, formulae, customer and supplier lists, shop rights, designs,
drawings, patterns, trade secrets and technical data, computer programs, and all hardware, software and processes; and </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all
other intangible assets, properties and rights (whether or not appropriate steps have been taken to protect, under applicable law, such other intangible assets,
properties or rights) including, without limitation, all claims, causes of action and rights to sue for past, present and future infringement or unconsented use of any of the Intellectual Property,
the right to file applications and obtain registrations, and all rights arising therefrom and pertaining thereto and all products, proceeds and revenues arising from or relating to any and all of the
foregoing. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Interim Balance Sheet</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the unaudited Balance Sheet dated the Interim Balance Sheet Date. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Interim Balance Sheet Date</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean April&nbsp;30, 2002. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Interim Financial Statements</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Interim Balance Sheet and the unaudited statements of operations, changes in stockholders'
equity and cash flow of the Business for the three month period ended on the Interim Balance Sheet Date. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Inventory</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all of Seller's inventory held for resale and all of Seller's raw materials, unbilled receivables, deferred costs,
work in process, finished products, wrapping, supply and packaging items and similar items, in each case, wherever the same may be located. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>IRS</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Internal Revenue Service. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Key Employees</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean Brian Kristofek, G. Brock Montgomery, Jon Cheffings and Nicholas Jones. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Landlord</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean 303 Wacker Realty L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Leasehold Estates</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all of Seller's rights and obligations as lessee under the Leases. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Leasehold Improvements</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all leasehold improvements situated in or on the Leased Real Property and owned by Seller. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Leased Real Property</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all leased property described in the Facility Leases. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Lease Amendment</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Assignment, Assumption, Consent and Third Amendment to Lease, dated as of the date hereof by and among
Landlord, Seller and Acquiror. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Leases</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all of the existing leases with respect to the real or personal property of Seller listed on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8(a)(xiii)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and </FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8(a)(xiv)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> respectively, and leases with respect to
the real or personal property of Seller which are not required to be listed on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8(a)(xiii)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> or </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8(a)(xiv)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Liabilities</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any direct or indirect liability, indebtedness, obligation, commitment, expense, claim, deficiency, guaranty or
endorsement of or by any Person of any type, whether accrued, absolute, contingent, matured, unmatured or other, and shall include all reserves. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Material Adverse Effect</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" or "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Material Adverse Change</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any significant adverse
effect or change in the condition (financial or other), business, results of operations, prospects, assets, Liabilities or operations of the Business, taken as a whole, or on the ability of Parent or
Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, or any event or condition which would, with the passage of time, constitute a "Material Adverse Effect" or "Material Adverse </FONT></P>

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Change"; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, that changes or events (a)&nbsp;resulting from the entry into this Agreement or the public announcement thereof,
(b)&nbsp;resulting from conditions specifically affecting the marketing and advertising business (excluding any such conditions that result in material adverse changes or developments in United
States financial markets (including as a result of the occurrence of any outbreak or escalation of national or international hostilities, acts of terrorism involving the United States or declaration
of a national emergency or war by the United States), the material effect of which does not dissipate within ten Business Days) or (c)&nbsp;described on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.5</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> (other than clause&nbsp;(r)(4)
of </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.5</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>) attached hereto shall not
constitute a "Material Adverse Effect" or "Material Adverse Change" hereunder. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Multiemployer Plan</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any "multiemployer plan," as defined in Section&nbsp;3(37) or 4001(a)(3) of ERISA. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Net Revenue</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall have the meaning set forth on Schedule&nbsp;2.5(a) and shall be calculated using the same applicable methodology as
was applied in connection with the preparation of the final Closing Balance Sheet. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>ordinary course of business</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" or "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>ordinary course</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" or any similar phrase shall mean the
ordinary course of the Business and consistent with Seller's past practice. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Organizational Documents</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean (a)&nbsp;the articles or certificate of incorporation, all certificates of determination and
designation, and the bylaws of a corporation; (b)&nbsp;the partnership agreement and any statement of partnership of a general partnership; (c)&nbsp;the limited partnership agreement and the
certificate or articles of limited partnership of a limited partnership; (d)&nbsp;the operating agreement, limited liability company agreement and the certificate or articles of organization or
formation of a limited liability company; (e)&nbsp;any charter or similar document adopted or filed in connection with the creation, formation or organization of any other Person; and (f)&nbsp;any
amendment to any of the foregoing. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Owned Real Property</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all real property owned in fee by Seller, including, without limitation, all rights, easements and
privileges appertaining or relating thereto, all buildings, fixtures, and improvements located thereon and all Facilities thereon, if any. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Parent's Expenses</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all out of pocket expenses incurred by Parent, Seller, any of their respective Representatives or any of
their respective Affiliates in connection with the authorization, preparation, negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and appearances before and
proceedings involving the Bankruptcy Court relating to this Agreement (including, but not limited, to financial advisors', investment bankers', accountants', experts' or consultants' fees and
expenses); </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, that Parent's Expenses shall not exceed $475,000 and Parent's expenses shall exclude out-of-pocket
expenses of employees of either Seller Party. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Patent License</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means the Patent License Agreement dated September&nbsp;5, 2000 between Westminster International
Computers,&nbsp;Inc. and Upshot Integrated,&nbsp;Inc. under which Seller is a Licensee (as defined therein). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>PBGC</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Pension Plan</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any "employee pension benefit plan" as defined in Section&nbsp;3(2) of ERISA (other than a Multiemployer
Plan). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Permits</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean all material licenses, permits, franchises, approvals, authorizations, consents or orders of, or filings with, any
governmental authority, whether foreign, federal, state or local, or any other person, necessary or desirable for the past, present or anticipated conduct of, or relating to the operation of Seller. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Permitted Encumbrances</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the Encumbrances set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.7(c)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Person</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any individual, corporation (including any non-profit corporation), general or limited partnership,
limited liability company, joint venture, estate, trust, association, organization, labor union, or other entity or governmental body. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Qualified Prospect</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any Person that executes a Confidentiality Agreement (as defined in the Bidding Procedures) pursuant to
the Bidding Procedures. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Regulations</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, notice requirements, court decisions, agency guidelines,
principles of law and orders of any foreign, federal, state or local government and any other governmental department or agency, including, without limitation, Environmental Laws, energy, motor
vehicle safety, public utility, zoning, building and health codes, occupational safety and health and laws respecting employment practices, employee documentation, terms and conditions of employment
and wages and hours. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Representative</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any officer, director, principal, attorney, agent, employee or other representative. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Richmond Lease</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" means that certain Deed of Lease, dated as of December&nbsp;15, 1999, by and between Liberty Property Limited
Partnership and Seller as successor by merger to Upshot Direct Incorporated. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Sale Procedure Order</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean an order of the Bankruptcy Court, substantially in the form attached hereto as </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;K</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Seller Employee Plan</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any Employee Plan in which any employee, former employee, director, or former director of Seller or its
subsidiaries participates, has participated, or is eligible to participate on the Closing Date. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Seller Parties' Knowledge</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" or "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Knowledge of the Seller Parties</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" or
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Seller's Knowledge</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the actual knowledge of any of Marc S. Simon, Gregory J. Kilrea or Keith Stenlund, in each case, following due inquiry,
including due inquiry of Brock Montgomery and Brian Kristofek (it being understood that the Seller Parties may rely on a certificate in the form presented to Acquiror on the date hereof executed by
Brock Montgomery and Brian Kristofek on the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date for purposes of such due inquiry (unless such a certificate is not executed by one or both of them on the
Closing Date, in which case the Seller Parties may rely on the certificate executed by the applicable individual on the date of this Agreement)). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Subsidiary</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean (a)&nbsp;any corporation in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with Seller if each of the corporations
other than the last corporation in the unbroken chain then owns stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations
in such chain, (b)&nbsp;any partnership in which Seller is a general partner, or (c)&nbsp;any partnership in which Seller possesses a fifty percent (50%) or greater interest in the total capital
or total income of such partnership. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Target Amount</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000.00). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Tax</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean (a)&nbsp;any net income, alternative or add-on minimum tax, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad
valorem, value added, transfer, franchise, profits, license, registration, recording, documentary, conveyancing, gains, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium,
property, environmental or windfall profit tax, custom duty or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment or charge of any kind whatsoever, together with any interest, penalty, addition to
tax or additional amount imposed by any governmental authority responsible for the imposition of any such tax (United States or foreign), (b)&nbsp;liability for the payment of any amount described
in clause&nbsp;(a) as a result of being or having been a member of an </FONT></P>

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affiliated, consolidated, combined or unitary group, and (c)&nbsp;liability for the payment of any amounts of the type described in clause&nbsp;(a) as a result of being party to any agreement or
any express or implied obligation to indemnify any other Person. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Taxpayer</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean (a)&nbsp;Parent, (b)&nbsp;Seller and (c)&nbsp;each member of any group of corporations with respect to which
Parent or Seller files or has filed a consolidated, combined or unitary Tax Return. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Tax Return</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean a report, return or other information required to be supplied to a governmental agency with respect to Taxes,
including, where permitted or required, combined or consolidated returns for any group of entities that includes Seller. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Termination Payment</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall have the meaning specified in the Bidding Procedures and repeated in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.2(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Upshot Business</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean Seller's existing business of providing advertising, direct marketing, promotional marketing, brand strategy
and identity, sports marketing and event marketing (specifically excluding any existing business of Acquiror and excluding any other businesses acquired or separately commenced by Acquiror after the
Closing Date). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Welfare Plan</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean any "employee welfare benefit plan" as defined in Section&nbsp;3(1) of ERISA. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Year-End Financial Statements</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean the balance sheet and the statement of operations, changes in stockholders' equity
and cash flow of the Business for the twelve month period ended on the Balance Sheet Date. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Defined Terms.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following terms shall have the meanings defined for such terms in the Sections set
forth below: </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Acquiror SEC Reports</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.2(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Adjustment Amount</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.6(b)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Amended Patent License Agreement</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.10</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Ancillary Agreements</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.3</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Assumed Liabilities</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.4</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Break-up Fee</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>11.2(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Claim</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.3(d)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Claim Notice</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.3(d)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Closing</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>3.1</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Closing Balance Sheet</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.6(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Closing Date</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>3.1</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Competitive Activities</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.1(b)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Consultant</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.5(b)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Damages</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.3(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Earnout Payment</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.7(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Escrow Amount</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.4(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Fee Reimbursement</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>11.2(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Holdback Amount</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.4(b)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>10.6(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.2(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Purchase Price</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.4</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Purchase Price Allocation Schedule</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.4</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Rehired Employee</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.7(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Restricted Person</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.1(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>SEC</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>5.4</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Seller 401(k) Plan</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>6.7(i)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Seller Indemnitees</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>9.3(b)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Seller's Account</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.4</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Shortfall Amount</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.6(b)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Termination Payment</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>11.2(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Upshot Business Financial Statements</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>2.7(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>Third Party Sale</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>11.2(a)</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="86%"><FONT SIZE=2>WARN Act</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="11%"><FONT SIZE=2>4.17(b)</FONT></TD>
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE II.<BR>  <BR>    PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS; PURCHASE PRICE    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfer of Assets.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon the terms and subject to the conditions contained herein, on the Closing Date,
Seller hereby agrees to sell, convey, transfer, assign and deliver to Acquiror, and Acquiror hereby agrees to purchase, acquire and accept from Seller, the Assets, free and clear of all Encumbrances
other than Permitted Encumbrances in accordance with, and with all of the protections afforded by, Section&nbsp;363 of Title 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assumption of Liabilities.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon
the terms and subject to the conditions contained herein, at the Closing, Acquiror agrees to assume (i)&nbsp;all Liabilities accruing, arising out of, or relating
to periods, events or occurrences happening after the Closing Date under (a)&nbsp;the Contracts and Leases identified on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> as
"Assumed Contracts" or "Assumed Leases"; (b)&nbsp;any Contract or Lease not required to be set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> which (1)&nbsp;is
commercially reasonable as to its terms binding Seller, (2)&nbsp;is terminable by Seller within twelve (12)&nbsp;months of Closing, without adverse recourse, (3)&nbsp;is reflected in the Books
and Records, (4)&nbsp;was entered into as a result of an arms' length negotiation in the ordinary course of business and (5)&nbsp;would not, together with other such Contracts described in
clause&nbsp;(b), create a Material Adverse
Effect; and (c)&nbsp;under any other Contracts or Leases that are not Assumed Contracts pursuant to the foregoing clauses (a)&nbsp;or (b)&nbsp;which Acquiror elects to accept and assume in its
sole discretion (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Additional Contracts</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), excluding in each case any Liability for any Default under any Contract or Lease occurring on or prior to
the Closing Date, and excluding, in each case, any intercompany Contracts of Seller or the Business, (ii)&nbsp;all Balance Sheet Liabilities, and (iii)&nbsp;liability for real property, personal
property and similar ad valorem taxes specifically apportioned to Acquiror pursuant to </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.7</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> hereof (collectively, the
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Assumed Liabilities</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;If
Seller discovers an Additional Contract, it shall promptly give Acquiror written notice of such Additional Contract and a copy of such Additional Contract, and
Acquiror shall have fifteen (15)&nbsp;days after the date it receives such notice to notify Seller whether it elects to assume </FONT></P>

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such Additional Contract in its sole discretion. If Acquiror fails to notify Seller of its intention to assume such Additional Contract during such fifteen (15)&nbsp;day period, Seller may assume
that Acquiror does not intend to assume such Additional Contract. If Acquiror discovers an Additional Contract, it may assume such Additional Contract in its sole discretion by giving Seller written
notice of its intention to assume such Additional Contract. Any Additional Contracts which Acquiror elects to assume pursuant to this </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.2(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall be deemed Assumed Contracts for purposes
of this Agreement and the Assignment and Assumption of Contract Rights. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonassumption of Liabilities.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, except for the
Assumed Liabilities expressly specified in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> above, Acquiror shall not assume or otherwise be responsible for any of the Excluded
Liabilities. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase Price.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon
the terms and subject to the conditions contained herein, at the Closing, in consideration for the transfer of the Assets pursuant to </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> of this Agreement, Acquiror shall pay the Purchase
Price (as defined herein) by depositing in an account designated by Seller (which
account shall be designated by Seller in writing at least three (3)&nbsp;Business Days prior to the Closing) (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Seller's Account</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"): (a)&nbsp;Ten
Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($10,250,000.00) (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Purchase Price</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>subject, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, to
the pre-closing adjustment set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.5</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, less (b)&nbsp;the Escrow Amount, and less (c)&nbsp;the Holdback Amount. The
amount to be deposited in the Seller's Account on the Closing Date shall be paid in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the Seller's Account. In the event Seller has not paid any
amount required to be paid by Seller to Landlord under the Lease Amendment as a condition to the effectiveness of the Lease Amendment, Acquiror may, at its election, pay such amounts to Landlord
directly and offset any amounts so paid against the portion of the Purchase Price to be paid to Seller's Account at the Closing. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller
and Acquiror agree that as soon as reasonably practical after the Closing, and prior to the filing of any Tax Return which includes information related to the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the Purchase Price and the Assumed Liabilities shall be allocated among the Assets in
accordance with an allocation schedule (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Purchase Price Allocation Schedule</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") proposed by Acquiror and reasonably acceptable to Seller, which shall
be prepared in a manner required by Section&nbsp;1060 of the Code and other applicable law and delivered by Acquiror to Seller no later than forty-five (45)&nbsp;days after the
Closing. In connection with the Purchase Price Allocation Schedule, Seller and Acquiror shall discuss the allocation of the Purchase Price and attempt in good faith to reach agreement with respect
thereto. Seller and Acquiror shall prepare mutually acceptable and substantially identical initial and supplemental IRS Forms 8594 "Asset Acquisition Statements Under Section&nbsp;1060" consistent
with the Purchase Price Allocation Schedule (giving effect to mutually agreed-upon adjustments to the allocation set forth on the Purchase Price Allocation Schedule as a result of any
required adjustments to the Purchase Price or payment of any Earnout Payment pursuant to </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;II</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> which the parties shall use to report the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement to the applicable Taxing authorities. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;The
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Escrow Amount</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall be an amount equal to One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) which Acquiror, at the Closing,
shall, pursuant to the Closing Adjustment Escrow Agreement, deliver to the escrow agent named therein to be held in an escrow account (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Escrow
Account</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), pending the final determination of the Adjustment Amount (as defined in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.6</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> below). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;The
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Holdback Amount</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall be an amount equal to (i)&nbsp;One Million Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($1,025,000.00)
which Acquiror, at the Closing, shall, pursuant to the Escrow Indemnification Agreement, deliver to the Escrow Agent, plus (ii)&nbsp;any amount required to be deposited in the Holdback Fund in
accordance with </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.7(c)(ii)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-Closing Balance Sheet.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No later than five (5)&nbsp;Business Days before the Closing Date,
Seller shall prepare and deliver to Acquiror (i)&nbsp;an unaudited Balance Sheet dated the Closing Date (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Pre-Closing Balance Sheet</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"),
and (ii)&nbsp;a reasonably detailed calculation of the Estimated Closing Net Working Capital. The Pre-Closing Balance Sheet shall be prepared by Seller's personnel in accordance with
GAAP, as applied in preparation of the Year-End Balance Sheet (subject to the items set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;2.5(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>) and shall fairly in
all material respects present the Current Assets and Balance Sheet Liabilities of the Business as of the Closing Date. Seller shall consult with Acquiror and its accountants with respect to the
preparation of the Pre-Closing Balance Sheet. The Pre-Closing Balance Sheet shall be accompanied by reasonably detailed schedules indicating a calculation of the Estimated
Closing Net Working Capital as set forth on the Pre-Closing Balance Sheet. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
the Estimated Closing Net Working Capital is a positive number, then the Purchase Price to be paid by Acquiror at the Closing shall be increased by an amount equal to
the Estimated Closing Net Working Capital. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;If
the Estimated Closing Net Working Capital is a negative number, then the Purchase Price to be paid by Acquiror at the Closing shall be decreased by an amount equal
to the absolute value of the Estimated Closing Net Working Capital. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.6.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Post-Closing Adjustment.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Closing Balance Sheet.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No later than ninety (90)&nbsp;calendar days following the Closing Date, Acquiror
shall prepare and deliver to Seller (i)&nbsp;a Balance Sheet dated the Closing Date (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Closing Balance Sheet</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), and (ii)&nbsp;a reasonably
detailed calculation of the Adjustment Amount. The Closing Balance Sheet shall be prepared by Acquiror's personnel in accordance with GAAP, as applied in preparation of the Year-End
Balance Sheet (subject to the items set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;2.5(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>) and shall fairly in all material respects present the Current Assets and
Balance Sheet Liabilities of the Business as of the Closing Date. The Closing Balance Sheet shall be accompanied by reasonably detailed schedules indicating a calculation of the Closing Net Working
Capital as set forth on the Closing Balance Sheet. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustment Amount.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Adjustment Amount</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall be an
amount equal to (i)&nbsp;Closing Net Working Capital, minus (ii)&nbsp;Estimated Closing Net Working Capital. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
the Adjustment Amount is a positive number, then Acquiror and Seller shall promptly execute and deliver joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent, instructing
the Escrow Agent to distribute to Seller an amount equal to the Escrow Amount (including accrued interest earned in the Escrow Account), and Acquiror shall pay to Seller the Adjustment Amount plus
interest on the amount of the Adjustment Amount calculated from the Closing Date at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;If
the Adjustment Amount is a negative number, the absolute value of which is less than or equal to the Escrow Amount, then Acquiror and Seller shall promptly execute
and deliver joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent, instructing the Escrow Agent to distribute to Acquiror an amount equal to the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount plus that portion of
accrued interest earned in the Escrow Account relating to the portion of the Escrow Account being paid to Acquiror. The joint written instructions executed and delivered by Acquiror and Seller to the
Escrow Agent, shall also instruct the Escrow Agent to distribute to Seller the balance of the Escrow Amount. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;If
the Adjustment Amount is a negative number, the absolute value of which is greater than the Escrow Amount, Acquiror and Seller shall promptly execute and deliver
joint </FONT></P>

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written instructions to the Escrow Agent, instructing the Escrow Agent to distribute to Acquiror an amount equal to the Escrow Amount (including accrued interest held in the Escrow Account), and
Seller Parties shall pay to Acquiror an amount equal to the absolute value of the Adjustment Amount less the Escrow Amount plus interest on such difference calculated from the Closing Date at the rate
of five percent (5%) per annum (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Shortfall Amount</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). Seller Parties' obligation to pay the Shortfall Amount shall be joint and several, and the
obligation of Parent to pay the Shortfall Amount shall be entitled to administrative status under 11 U.S.C. Section&nbsp;503(b) and 507(a). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disputed Adjustment Amount.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If Seller shall disagree with the Adjustment Amount, it shall notify Acquiror of
such disagreement in writing specifying in detail the particulars of such disagreement within fifteen (15)&nbsp;Business Days after Seller's receipt of the Closing Balance Sheet. To the extent that
any portion of the Adjustment Amount is not in dispute, within fifteen (15)&nbsp;Business Days after Seller's receipt of the Closing Balance Sheet, Acquiror and Seller shall promptly execute and
deliver joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent, instructing the Escrow Agent to distribute to Acquiror or Seller, as the case may be, that portion of the Adjustment Amount which is not in
dispute in the manner set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.6(b</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Resolution of Disputed Adjustment Amount.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror and Seller shall use their reasonable efforts for a
period of thirty (30)&nbsp;calendar days after Seller's delivery of such notice (or such longer period as Acquiror and Seller shall mutually agree upon) to resolve any disagreements raised by Seller
with respect to the calculation of the Adjustment Amount and shall promptly execute and deliver appropriate joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent if such disagreement is resolved. If, at the
end of such period, Acquiror and Seller are unable to resolve such disagreements, Acquiror and Seller shall jointly select an independent auditor of recognized national standing that is not Andersen
to resolve any remaining disagreements; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided that </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will be the independent auditor if Acquiror and Seller cannot agree on
the selection of such independent auditor. The determination by such independent auditor shall be final, binding and conclusive on the parties. Acquiror and Seller shall use their reasonable efforts
to cause the independent auditor to make its determination within thirty (30)&nbsp;calendar days of accepting its selection. Within ten (10)&nbsp;calendar days after the date of determination of
such independent auditor, Acquiror and Seller shall promptly execute and deliver joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent, instructing the Escrow Agent to distribute to Acquiror and/or Seller,
as the case may be, any funds remaining in the Escrow Account in accordance with the determination of the independent auditor. The fees and expenses of such independent auditor shall be borne by
Acquiror and Seller Parties in proportion to the aggregate amount of all disputed items as to which such party's claim was unsuccessful (</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>i.e.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, if there
are $1,000,000 of disputed items and the independent auditor determines that Seller's claim prevails with respect to $250,000 of such disputed items and Acquiror's claim prevails with respect to
$750,000 of such disputed items, then Seller Parties would be obligated to pay seventy five percent (75%) of the fees and expenses and Acquiror would be obligated to pay twenty five percent (25%) of
the fees and expenses). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment of Adjustment Amount.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All payments made by Acquiror or Seller or out of the Escrow Account as part
of the Adjustment Amount, shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the payee. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.7.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnout</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;In
connection with this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.7</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, Acquiror shall deliver to the Seller no later than sixty (60)&nbsp;days
following the end of each of the first four calendar quarters following the Closing Date (it being understood that if the Closing occurs in June, the first of such calendar quarters shall be the
calendar quarter ending September&nbsp;30, 2002), financial statements of the Upshot Business </FONT></P>

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setting forth the amount of aggregate Net Revenue of the Upshot Business for each month in such calendar quarter beginning with the first full calendar month following the Closing Date and ending
with the twelfth full calendar month following the Closing Date (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Upshot Business Financial Statements</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). The Upshot Business Financial Statements
shall set forth the Net Revenue attributable to the Upshot Business on a client by client basis and shall specify the amount of each adjustment to Net Revenues contemplated by clauses
(a)-(&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;) of Schedule&nbsp;2.5(a). In the event Net Revenue of the Upshot Business for the first full twelve calendar month period following the Closing Date equals or exceeds the Target
Amount, Acquiror shall pay to Seller an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the amount by which Net Revenue exceeds the Target Amount in accordance with the terms of this </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.7</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, up to a
maximum aggregate payment of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) pursuant to this sentence. In the event Net Revenue of the
Upshot Business for the first twelve calendar month period following the Closing Date exceeds the Bonus Amount, Acquiror shall pay to Seller an amount equal to thirty three percent (33%) of the amount
by which Net Revenue exceeds the Bonus Amount (in addition to the amount paid pursuant to the preceding sentence) in accordance with the terms of this </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.7</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. Any amounts required to be paid
pursuant to either of the preceding two sentences are collectively referred to as
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Earnout Payments</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>". Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event a Change of Control of Acquiror
occurs and Brian Kristofek's responsibilities are expanded beyond the Upshot Business, then the maximum aggregate Earnout Payments that Acquiror will be required to make under this </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.7</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> will
equal Four Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,750,000.00). If Net Revenue for the first full twelve calendar month
period following the Closing Date equals or is less than the Target Amount, Acquiror shall have no obligation to pay any Earnout Payment. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless
Seller gives written notice to Acquiror on or before the twentieth (20<SUP>th</SUP>) calendar day after Seller's receipt of the final Upshot Business Financial
Statement to be delivered pursuant to this Section&nbsp;2.7(b), specifying in reasonable detail all disputed items and the basis therefor, Seller shall be deemed to have accepted the Upshot Business
Financial Statements and Acquiror shall (i)&nbsp;have no obligation to pay any Earnout Payment to Seller if Net Revenue for the first full twelve calendar month period following the Closing Date is
equal to or less than the Target Amount or (ii)&nbsp;have an obligation to pay the applicable Earnout Payment(s) if Net Revenue exceeds the Target Amount. If Seller so notifies Acquiror of its
objection to the Upshot Business Financial Statements, Seller and Acquiror shall, within twenty (20)&nbsp;days following such notice, attempt to resolve their differences in good faith, and any
resolution by them as to any disputed amounts shall be final, binding and conclusive. If, at the end of such twenty (20)&nbsp;day period, Seller and Acquiror are unable to resolve such
disagreements, Acquiror and Seller shall jointly select an independent auditor of recognized national standing that is not Andersen to resolve any remaining disagreements; </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>provided that </I></FONT><FONT
SIZE=2>PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will be the independent auditor if Acquiror and Seller cannot agree on the selection of such independent
auditor (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Independent Accountant</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). Acquiror and Seller shall use their reasonable efforts to cause the Independent Accountant to make its
determination within thirty (30)&nbsp;calendar days of accepting its selection. The determination by the Independent Accountant shall be final, binding and conclusive on the parties. The fees and
expenses of the Independent Accountant shall be borne by Acquiror and Seller Parties in proportion to the aggregate amount of all disputed items as to which such party's claim was unsuccessful
(</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>i.e.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, if there is a $1,000,000 dispute regarding the amount of the Earnout Payment and the Independent Accountant determines that Seller's claim
prevails with respect to $250,000 of such disputed amount and Acquiror's claim prevails with respect to $750,000 of such disputed amount, then Seller Parties would be obligated to pay seventy five
percent (75%) of the fees and expenses and Acquiror would be obligated to pay twenty five percent (25%) of the fees and expenses). </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject
to </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.9</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> below, within ten (10)&nbsp;calendar days after (i)&nbsp;receipt by Seller of Upshot
Business Financial Statements which reflect aggregate Net Revenue for the first twelve </FONT></P>

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month period following the Closing Date equal to or in excess of the Target Amount, or (ii)&nbsp;in the event of a disagreement, the date of resolution of such disagreement by the Parties or the
date of determination by the Independent Accountant pursuant to Section&nbsp;2.7(c) (it being understood that this clause&nbsp;(ii) shall only apply to any disputed portion of the Earnout
Payments), the applicable Earnout Payment shall be paid by Acquiror as follows: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror
shall pay ninety percent (90%) of the Earnout Payment to an account designated by Seller in writing; and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror
shall deposit ten percent (10%) of the Earnout Payment to the Holdback Fund, which amount shall become part of the Holdback Amount. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;In
connection with the operation of the Upshot Business after the Closing, Acquiror agrees to maintain separate divisional books and records for the Upshot Business in
accordance with GAAP, consistently applied. Acquiror and each of the Seller Parties agree to act in good faith during the Earnout Period relative to the Upshot Business and not to take actions that
would be unfairly prejudicial or discriminatory to the Upshot Business for the purpose of adversely affecting Seller's interest in receiving an Earnout Payment. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon
delivery of the Upshot Business Financial Statements, Acquiror shall afford to Seller and its accounting representatives prompt and reasonable access upon
reasonable notice to all information reasonably necessary to verify calculation of the Net Revenue. Acquiror shall make its employees who are familiar with such matters, its independent outside
accounting firm available to Seller and its representatives on a mutually convenient basis at reasonable times during normal business hours to provide an explanation of such materials and to provide
such other information as Seller and its representatives may reasonably request in connection with its review of the Upshot Business Financial Statements. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.8.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transfer Taxes.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller shall pay, and Seller shall indemnify and hold harmless Acquiror from, all transfer,
conveyance or similar Taxes imposed as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Seller and Acquiror shall cooperate in timely making all filings, returns, reports and forms as may
be required in connection with Sellers' payment of such Taxes. Seller and Acquiror, as appropriate, shall execute and deliver all instruments and certificates necessary to enable the other to comply
with any filing requirements relating to any such Taxes. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE III.<BR>  <BR>    CLOSING    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Closing.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The closing of the transactions contemplated herein (the
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Closing</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") shall be held at 10:00&nbsp;a.m. local time on the Closing Date at the offices of Latham&nbsp;&amp; Watkins, Sears Tower, Suite 5800, 233
South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60606-6401 on the date that is three (3)&nbsp;Business Days following the satisfaction or waiver of each of the conditions to the obligations of
the parties set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;VIII</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;IX</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, or at such other time or place as
Acquiror and Seller may mutually agree in writing (the date on which the Closing takes place being the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Closing Date</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deliveries at Closing</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deliveries by Acquiror.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, in reliance on the
representations, warranties and agreements of the Seller Parties contained herein, in consideration of the sale, assignment and transfer of the Assets, Acquiror agrees to deliver (or cause to be
delivered) to Seller at the Closing on the Closing Date the following agreements and documents, all satisfactory in form and substance to Seller and its respective legal counsel: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the
wire transfer of the portion of the Purchase Price to be paid to Seller on the Closing Date, subject to the pre-closing adjustment set forth in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.5</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;a
certificate executed by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of Acquiror certifying as of the Closing Date (A)&nbsp;a true and complete copy of the
Organizational Documents of Acquiror certified as of a recent date by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, (B)&nbsp;a true an complete copy of the resolutions of the board of directors
of Acquiror authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and (C)&nbsp;incumbency matters; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;a
certificate of good standing and/or subsistence of Acquiror, dated as of a recent date prior to the Closing, issued by the Secretary of State of the State of
Delaware; and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;a
certificate executed by an officer of Acquiror certifying that as of the Closing Date (A)&nbsp;all representations and warranties of Acquiror contained in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;V</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall be true and correct in all
respects on and as of the Closing with the same effect as though such representations and warranties
had been made on and as of the date of the Closing, and (B)&nbsp;Acquiror shall have performed and satisfied in all respects all agreements and covenants required hereby to be performed by it prior
to or on the Closing Date; except in each case for any such failure to so perform and/or the inaccuracy of any representation which, individually or in the aggregate, has not resulted in and would not
reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect or a Material Adverse Change. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deliveries by the Seller Parties.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, in reliance upon
the representations, warranties and agreements of Acquiror contained herein and in consideration of the Purchase Price to be paid to Seller, the Seller Parties agree to deliver (or cause to be
delivered) to Acquiror at the Closing on the Closing Date the following agreements and documents, all satisfactory in form and substance to Acquiror and its legal counsel: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a
certificate executed by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of Parent certifying as of the Closing Date (A)&nbsp;a true and complete copy of the Organizational
Documents of Parent certified as of a recent date by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, (B)&nbsp;a true an complete copy of the resolutions of the board of directors of Parent
authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and (C)&nbsp;incumbency matters; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;a
certificate executed by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of Seller certifying as of the Closing Date (A)&nbsp;a true and complete copy of the Organizational
Documents of Seller certified as of a recent date by the Secretary of State of the State of Illinois, (B)&nbsp;a true an complete copy of the resolutions of Parent as sole member of Seller and
managers of Seller authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and (C)&nbsp;incumbency matters; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;certificates
of good standing and/or subsistence of Seller, dated as of a recent date prior to the Closing, issued by the Secretary of State of the State of Illinois
and the Secretary of State of Virginia and a certificate of good standing of Parent, dated as of a recent date prior to the Closing issued by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware; </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;a
certificate executed by each of the Seller Parties certifying that as of the Closing Date (A)&nbsp;all representations and warranties of the Seller Parties
contained in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;IV</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall be true and correct in all respects on and as of the Closing with the same effect as though such representations
and warranties had been made on and as of the date of the Closing, and (B)&nbsp;the Seller Parties shall have performed and satisfied in all respects all agreements and covenants required hereby to
be performed by it prior to or on the Closing Date; except in each case for any such failure to so perform and/or the inaccuracy of any representation which, individually or in the aggregate, has not
resulted in and would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect or a Material Adverse Change; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;an
opinion of Neal Gerber&nbsp;&amp; Eisenberg, counsel to the Seller Parties, dated as of the Closing Date, in the form attached hereto as </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;L</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;evidence
of receipt of all consents set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;3.2(b)(vi)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>; </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;an
affidavit from Seller stating, under penalties of perjury, Seller's taxpayer identification number and that Seller is not a foreign person pursuant to
Section&nbsp;1445(b)(2) of the Code; and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a
Release executed by Parent in favor of Acquiror, in the form attached hereto as </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;M</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Closing Transactions.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Acquiror
and the applicable Seller Parties shall deliver or cause to be delivered to each other party on the Closing Date: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;the
Bill of Sale; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;the
Assignment and Assumption of Contract Rights; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;the
Assignment and Assumption of Leases; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;the
Assignment of Intellectual Property; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;the
Closing Adjustment Escrow Agreement; and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the
Escrow Indemnification Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Deliveries.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Seller Parties
shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Acquiror on the Closing Date such other documents and instruments as in the opinion of counsel for Acquiror may be reasonably required to effectuate the terms
of this Agreement and to comply with the terms hereof. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE IV.<BR>  <BR>    REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLER PARTIES    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each of the Seller Parties jointly and severally hereby represents and warrants to Acquiror as follows, except as otherwise set forth on the Disclosure Schedule,
which representations and warranties are, as of the date hereof, and will be, as of the Closing Date, true and correct: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Organization of Seller and Parent.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Parent is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the State of Delaware with full corporate power and authority to conduct its business as it is presently being conducted, to own and or use the properties and assets that it
purports to own or use, and to perform all its obligations under its Contracts. Seller is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State
of Illinois with full power and authority to conduct its business as it is presently being conducted, to own and or use the properties and assets that it purports to own or use, and to perform all its
obligations under its Contracts. Parent is the sole member of Seller. Seller is duly qualified to do business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction listed on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.1</I></FONT><FONT
SIZE=2>, being all the jurisdictions in which the character of its properties owned or leased or the nature of its activities make such
qualification necessary, other than where the failure to be so qualified would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Copies of the Organizational Documents of Seller, and all amendments thereto,
heretofore delivered to Acquiror are true, accurate and complete as of the date hereof. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subsidiaries.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>,
Seller does not have any Subsidiaries. None of the Subsidiaries set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> have any right, title or interest in or to any assets
used or useful with, or related to, the Business. Except as set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, Seller has no direct </FONT></P>

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or indirect stock or other equity or ownership interest (whether controlling or not) in any corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture or other entity. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.3.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Authorization.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to the issuance of the Approval Order, each Seller Party has all requisite power and
authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other agreements, instruments, documents and certificates to be executed and delivered by any of the Seller
Parties pursuant hereto (collectively, the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Ancillary Agreements</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to perform its
obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements by the Seller Parties and the consummation by the Seller Parties of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly approved by the board of directors of Parent, the managers of Seller and Parent in its capacity as the sole member of Seller, and Acquiror has been
provided with documentation of such board, manager and member approvals. No corporate or limited liability company proceedings, as applicable, or other actions on the part of any Seller Party are
necessary to authorize this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each of the Seller
Parties and is, and upon execution and delivery of the Ancillary Agreements, each of the Ancillary Agreements will be, subject to, the issuance of the Sale Procedure Order, legal, valid and binding
obligations of each of the Seller Parties enforceable against each of them in accordance with their terms, in each case, except as such enforceability may be limited by (a)&nbsp;bankruptcy,
insolvency, moratorium, reorganization and other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and (b)&nbsp;the general principles of equity, regardless of whether asserted in a proceeding in
equity or at law. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.4.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consents and Approvals.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except for the entry of the Sale Procedure Order and the Approval Order,
(a)&nbsp;except as set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.4(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> no notice to, declaration, filing or registration with, or authorization, consent or approval
of, or permit from, any Person (other than the consent of the manager and member of Seller, which has already been obtained and other than consents to the assignment of Contracts), and
(b)&nbsp;except as set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.4(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> no consent to the assignment of
any Contract required to be disclosed on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> or </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.19(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> from any other
Person, is, in each case, required to be made or obtained by Parent, Seller or any other Affiliate of Parent or Seller in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and
the Ancillary Agreements and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby by Parent, Seller or any other Affiliate of Parent or Seller, as applicable. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.5.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Absence of Certain Changes or Events.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the Balance Sheet Date, except as set forth on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.5</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, there has
not been any: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;change
in Seller's authorized or issued membership interests; grant of any membership interest option or right to purchase any equity interest in Seller; issuance of any
security convertible into such equity interest; grant of any registration rights; purchase, redemption, retirement or other acquisition by Seller of any such equity interests; or declaration or
payment of any dividend or other distribution or payment in respect of such equity interests; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;amendment
to the Organizational Documents of Seller; </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;actual
or, to Seller's Knowledge, threatened Material Adverse Change in the financial condition, working capital, members' equity, assets, Liabilities, reserves,
revenues, income earnings, prospects or Business of Seller; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;change
in accounting methods, principles or practices by Seller affecting the Assets, its Liabilities or the Business; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;material
revaluation by Seller of any of the Assets, including, without limitation, writing down the value of inventory or writing off notes or accounts receivable; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;damage,
destruction or loss (whether or not covered by insurance) materially and adversely affecting the Assets or the Business; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;cancellation
of any indebtedness or waiver or release of any right or claim of Seller relating to its activities or properties which had or will have a Material Adverse
Effect; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;increase
of ten percent (10%) or more in the rate of compensation payable or to become payable to any director, officer or other employee of Seller or any consultant,
Representative or agent of Seller, including, without limitation, the making of any loan to, or the payment, grant or accrual of any bonus, incentive compensation, service award or other similar
benefit to, any such person, or the addition to, modification of, or contribution to any Seller Employee Plan, arrangement, or practice described in the Disclosure Schedule other than
(i)&nbsp;contributions made for the fiscal year 2001 in accordance with the normal practices of Seller or (ii)&nbsp;the extension of coverage to others who become eligible after the Balance Sheet
Date; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to
Seller's Knowledge, entry into, amendment, cancellation or termination of any Contract, commitment, agreement, Lease, transaction or Permit relating to the Assets or
the Business, including, without limitation, any employment, consulting, distributorship, dealer, sales representative, joint venture, credit or similar agreement or any Contract or transaction
involving a total remaining commitment by or to Seller of at least $100,000; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to
Seller's Knowledge, mortgage, pledge or other encumbrance of any Assets of Seller having, individually or in the aggregate, a value of $100,000 or more, except
purchase money mortgages arising in the ordinary course of business; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;to
Seller's Knowledge, sale, assignment or transfer of any of the Assets of Seller having, individually or in the aggregate, a value of $100,000 or more, other than in
the ordinary course of business; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to
Seller's Knowledge, incurrence of indebtedness in excess of $100,000 by Seller for borrowed money or commitment to borrow money entered into by Seller, or loans made
or agreed to be made by Seller, or indebtedness guaranteed by Seller; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)&nbsp;&nbsp;to
Seller's Knowledge, incurrence by Seller of Liabilities in excess, individually or in the aggregate, of $100,000 or more, except Liabilities incurred in the ordinary
course of business, or increase or change in any assumptions underlying or methods of calculating, any doubtful account contingency or other reserves of Seller; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)&nbsp;&nbsp;to
Seller's Knowledge, payment, discharge or satisfaction of any Liabilities of Seller in excess, individually or in the aggregate, of $100,000 or more other than the
payment, discharge or satisfaction in the ordinary course of business of Liabilities set forth or reserved for on the Financial Statements or incurred in the ordinary course of business; </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)&nbsp;&nbsp;to
Seller's Knowledge, capital expenditure by Seller, the execution of any Lease by Seller or the incurring of any obligation by Seller to make any capital expenditure
or execute any Lease, in each case, in excess, individually or in the aggregate, of $100,000 or more; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p)&nbsp;&nbsp;failure
to pay or satisfy when due any Liability of Seller, except where the failure would not have a Material Adverse Effect; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q)&nbsp;&nbsp;disposition
or lapsing of any material Intellectual Property or any disposition or disclosure to any person of any Intellectual Property not theretofore a matter of
public knowledge; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r)&nbsp;&nbsp;to
Seller's Knowledge, existence of any other event or condition which in any one case or in the aggregate has or would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect; or </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s)&nbsp;&nbsp;to
Seller's Knowledge, agreement, whether oral or written, by Seller to do any of the things described in the preceding clauses (a)&nbsp;through (r)&nbsp;other than
as expressly provided for herein. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.6.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilities</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owned Real Property.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller does not have any Owned Real Property. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actions.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There are no pending or, to the Knowledge of the Seller Parties, threatened condemnation
proceedings or other Actions relating to any Facility. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leases or Other Agreements.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except for Facility Leases listed on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8(a)(xiii)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> below, there are no leases,
subleases, licenses, occupancy agreements, options, rights, concessions or other agreements or
arrangements, written or oral, granting to any person the right to purchase, use or occupy any Facility, or any real property or any portion thereof or interest in any such Facility or real property. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facility Leases and Leased Real Property.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With respect to each Facility Lease, Seller has and will transfer
to Acquiror at the Closing an unencumbered interest in the applicable Leasehold Estate. Seller enjoys peaceful and undisturbed possession of all the Leased Real Property. </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8(a)(xiii)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> sets
forth a complete and accurate list of all real property Leases or other interests therein owned by Seller. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certificate of Occupancy.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To the Knowledge of the Seller Parties, all Facilities have received all required
approvals of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, Permits and a certificate of occupancy or other similar certificate permitting lawful occupancy of the Facilities) required in
connection with the operation thereof and have been operated and maintained in all material respects in accordance with applicable Regulations. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Special Assessment.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To the Knowledge of the Seller Parties, Seller has not received notice of any special
assessment relating to any Facility or any portion thereof and there is no pending or threatened special assessment. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.7.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller has and will transfer good and marketable title to the Assets and upon the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby and Acquiror will acquire good and marketable title to all of the Assets, in each case free and clear of any Encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances. To
Seller's Knowledge, the Assets include without limitation all material assets necessary for the conduct of the Business as presently conducted by Seller and to permit Acquiror to continue to conduct
the Business in all respects in substantially the same manner as the Business has been conducted through the date hereof. Except as set forth on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.7(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, no assets used in connection with
the operation of the Business are owned by Parent or any Affiliate of Parent other than
Seller. </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.7(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> contains accurate lists and summary descriptions of all the tangible Assets where the value of an individual item exceeds
$10,000 or where an aggregate of similar items exceeds $25,000. To Seller's Knowledge, all tangible assets and properties which are part of the Assets are in good operating condition and repair,
subject to repair or replacement from time to time in the ordinary course of business, and are usable in the ordinary course of business and conform in all material respects to all applicable
Regulations (including Environmental Laws) relating to their construction, use and operation. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.8.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contracts and Commitments</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contracts.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> sets forth a complete and
accurate list of all Contracts (including, to Seller's Knowledge, oral agreements) of the following categories: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contracts
not made in the ordinary course of business involving obligations in excess of $25,000; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;Employment
contracts and severance agreements, including, without limitation, Contracts (A)&nbsp;to employ or terminate executive officers or other personnel and
other contracts with present or former officers, directors or shareholders of Seller or (B)&nbsp;that will result in the payment by, or the creation of any Liability to pay on behalf of Acquiror or
Seller any severance, termination, "golden parachute," or
other similar payments to any present or former personnel following termination of employment or otherwise as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;Labor
or union contacts; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;Distribution,
franchise, license, technical assistance, sales, customer, commission, consulting, agency or advertising contracts related to the Assets or the Business
involving obligations in excess of $25,000; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;Options
with respect to any property, real or personal, whether Seller shall be the grantor or grantee thereunder; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;Contracts
involving future expenditures or Liabilities, actual or potential, in excess of $25,000 or otherwise material to the Business or the Assets; </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contracts
involving performance of services or delivery of goods or materials by Seller, actual or potential, in excess of $25,000; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contracts
involving receipts, actual or potential, in excess of $25,000; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix)&nbsp;&nbsp;Contracts
or commitments relating to commission arrangements with others; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x)&nbsp;&nbsp;Promissory
notes, loans, agreements, indentures, evidences of indebtedness, letters of credit, guarantees, or other instruments relating to an obligation to pay money,
individually in excess of or in the aggregate in excess of $25,000, whether Seller shall be the borrower, lender or guarantor thereunder or whereby any Assets are pledged (excluding credit provided by
Seller in the ordinary course of business to purchasers of Seller's products); </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xi)&nbsp;&nbsp;Contracts
containing covenants limiting the freedom of Seller or any officer, manager, member or Affiliate of Seller, to engage in any line of business or compete with
any Person; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any
Contract with the United States, state or local government or any agency or department thereof; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leases
of real property; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xiv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leases
of personal property not cancelable (without Liability) within thirty (30)&nbsp;calendar days reflecting obligations of Seller of at least $2,000 per month in
each case; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xv)&nbsp;Joint
venture, partnership and other Contracts (however named) involving a sharing of profits, losses costs or Liabilities by Seller with any other Person; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xvi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Licensing
agreements or other Contracts with respect to patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property, including agreements with current or former
employees, consultants, or contractors regarding the appropriation or the nondisclosure of any of the Intellectual Property of Seller; and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(xvii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each
power of attorney that is currently effective and outstanding. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>The
Seller Parties have delivered to Acquiror true, correct and complete copies of all of the Contracts listed on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> including all
amendments and supplements thereto. Each of the bids, proposals, Contracts or unfilled orders set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8(a)(vii)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> were made in the
ordinary course of business. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Absence of Defaults.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All of the Contracts and Leases listed or required to be listed on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> to which Seller
is party are valid, binding and enforceable in accordance with their terms. To Seller's Knowledge, Seller has
fulfilled, or taken all action necessary to enable it to fulfill when due, all of its material obligations under each of such Contracts and Leases. Seller has complied in all material respects with
the provisions thereof, and to the Knowledge of the Seller Parties, all other parties to such Contracts and Leases have complied in all material respects with the provisions thereof, and neither
Seller nor, to the Seller Parties' Knowledge, any other party is in Default in any material respect thereunder and no notice of any claim of Default has been given to any Seller Party. To the
Knowledge of Seller Parties, except as set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.8</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, no event has occurred or circumstance exists that (with or without notice or
lapse of time) may contravene, conflict with, or result in a violation or breach of, or give Seller or any other Person the right to default or exercise any remedy under, or to accelerate the maturity
or performance of, or to cancel, terminate, or modify, any Contract. Parent does not have and may not acquire any rights under, and Parent does not have and may not become subject to any obligations
or Liability under any Contract that relates to the Business or the Assets. No Seller Party has Knowledge that the products and services called for by any unfinished Contract cannot be supplied in
accordance with the terms of such Contract, including time specifications, and has no reason to believe that any unfinished Contract will upon performance by
Seller result in a loss to Seller. With respect to any Leases, no Seller Party has received any notice of cancellation or termination under any option or right reserved to the lessor, or any notice of
Default, thereunder. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Product Warranty.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To Seller's Knowledge, Seller has committed no act, and there has been no omission by
Seller, which may result in, and there has been no occurrence which may give rise to, product liability or Liability for breach of warranty (whether covered by insurance or not) on the part of Seller,
with respect to products designed, manufactured, assembled, repaired, maintained, delivered, distributed or installed or services rendered prior to or on the Closing Date. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.9.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Permits</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.9</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> sets forth a complete list of all Permits used in the operation of the Business or otherwise held by
Seller. Seller has, and at all times has had, all Permits required under any Regulation (including Environmental Laws) in the operation of its Business or in the ownership of the Assets, and owns or
possesses such Permits free and clear of all Encumbrances, except such Permits the failure of which to obtain would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Seller is not in Default, nor has it received
any notice of any claim of Default, with respect to any such Permit, except where the Default would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Except as otherwise governed by law, all such Permits are
renewable by their terms or in the ordinary course of business without the need to comply with any special qualification procedures or to pay any amounts other than routine filing fees. No present or
former stockholder, member, director, officer, manager, employee of Seller or any Affiliate thereof, or any other person, firm, corporation or other entity, owns or has any proprietary, financial or
other interest (direct or indirect) in any Permit which Seller owns, possesses or uses. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;Except
as disclosed on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.9(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> hereto, no notice to, declaration, filing or registration with, or Permit
from, any domestic or foreign governmental or regulatory body or authority, or any other person or entity, is required to be made or obtained by Seller in connection with the execution, delivery or
performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Permits set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.9</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> collectively constitute all of the Permits necessary to permit Seller to
lawfully conduct and operate its business in the manner it currently conducts and operates such business and to permit Seller to own and use its assets in the manner in which </FONT></P>

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it currently owns and uses such assets, except for such Permits, the absence of which would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.10.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Conflict or Violation.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement nor the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, nor compliance by any Seller Party with any of the provisions hereof, will (a)&nbsp;violate or conflict with any provision of the Organizational
Documents of
Parent or Seller, (b)&nbsp;except as set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.10</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, and subject to the attainment of consents set forth on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.4</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> by third
parties to the assignment of Contracts, violate, conflict with, or result in or constitute a Default under, or result in
the termination of, or accelerate the performance required by, or result in a right of termination or acceleration, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance upon or with respect to any of the
Assets under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any Contract, Lease or Permit, (i)&nbsp;to which Seller is a party or (ii)&nbsp;by which any the Assets are bound, (c)&nbsp;violate any
Regulation or Court Order, (d)&nbsp;impose any Encumbrance on the Assets or the Business, (e)&nbsp;cause Acquiror or Seller to become subject to, or to become liable for the payment of, any Tax,
or (f)&nbsp;contravene, conflict with, or result in a violation of any of the terms or requirements of, or give any governmental body the right to revoke, withdraw, suspend, cancel, terminate, or
modify any Permits that are held by Seller or that otherwise relates to the Business or the Assets. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.11.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Financial Statements are attached hereto as </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.11</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. The Financial Statements
(a)&nbsp;are in accordance with the books and records of Seller, (b)&nbsp;have been prepared in
accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the periods covered thereby and (c)&nbsp;fairly and accurately in all material respects present the assets, Liabilities (including all reserves)
and financial position of the Business as of the respective dates thereof and the results of operations and changes in cash flows of the Business for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of
the Interim Financial Statements, to normal year-end adjustments). At the respective dates of the Financial Statements, there were no material Liabilities of Seller, which, in accordance
with GAAP, should have been set forth or reserved for in the Financial Statements or the notes thereto, which are not set forth or reserved for in the Financial Statements or the notes thereto. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.12.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Undisclosed Liabilities.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller does not have any Liabilities or obligations of any nature (whether
accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise), except (a)&nbsp;as disclosed on the Interim Balance Sheet, (b)&nbsp;for Current Liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business, (c)&nbsp;for
those incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice since the Interim Balance Sheet Date, (d)&nbsp;such Liabilities reflected on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.12</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> or (e)&nbsp;other
Liabilities not to exceed, individually or in the aggregate, $100,000. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.13.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Books and Records.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller has made and kept (and given Acquiror access to) Books and Records and accounts,
which, in reasonable detail, fairly reflect the activities of Seller. The minute books of Seller previously delivered to Acquiror accurately and adequately reflect all action previously taken by the
members, managers and committees of the managers of Seller. The copies of the stock book records of Seller previously delivered to Acquiror are true, correct and complete, and accurately reflect all
transactions effected in Seller's equity interests through and including the date hereof. Seller has not maintained any bank account or used any corporate funds except for bank accounts and funds
which have been and are reflected in the normally maintained books and records of Seller. </FONT></P>

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.14.</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Litigation.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.14</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>,
there are no Actions pending, or, to the Seller Parties' Knowledge, threatened (a)&nbsp;against, related to or affecting (i)&nbsp;Seller, the Business or the Assets (including with respect to
Environmental Laws), (ii)&nbsp;to Seller's Knowledge, any officers or directors of Seller in their capacity as such, or (iii)&nbsp;any member of Seller in such member's capacity as a member of
Seller, (b)&nbsp;seeking to delay, limit or enjoin the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (c)&nbsp;that involve the risk of criminal liability or (d)&nbsp;in which Seller is a
plaintiff. Seller is not in Default with respect to or subject to any Court Order, and there are no unsatisfied judgments against Seller, the Business or any of the Assets. There are no Court Orders
or agreements with, or liens by, any governmental authority or quasi-governmental entity relating to any Environmental Law which regulate, obligate, bind or in any way affect Seller, the Business or
the Assets. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.15.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Labor Matters.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller is not a party to any labor agreement with respect to its employees with any labor
organization, union, group or association and there are no employee unions (nor any other similar labor or employee organizations) under local statutes, custom or practice. Seller has not experienced
any attempt by organized labor or its representatives to make Seller conform to demands of organized labor relating to its employees or to enter into a binding agreement with organized labor that
would cover the employees of Seller. There is no labor strike or labor disturbance pending or, to the best of the Seller Parties' Knowledge, threatened against Seller nor is any grievance currently
being asserted, and Seller has not experienced a work stoppage or other labor difficulty, and is not and has not engaged in any unfair labor practice. Without limiting the foregoing, Seller is in
material compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and maintains a current Form&nbsp;I-9, as required by such Act, in the personnel file of each employee hired after
November&nbsp;9, 1986. </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.15(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> sets forth the names and current annual salary rates or current hourly wages of all present employees
of Seller, and also sets forth the earnings for each employee as reflected on Form&nbsp;W-2 for the 2001 calendar year. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WARN Act.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the enactment of Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (the
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>WARN Act</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), 29 U.S.C. &sect;&sect; 2101 </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>et seq.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, Seller has not effectuated (1)&nbsp;a
"plant closing" (as defined in the WARN Act) affecting any site of employment or one or more facilities or operating units within any site of employment or facility of Seller, or (2)&nbsp;a "mass
layoff" (as defined in the WARN Act) affecting any site of employment or facility of Seller, nor has Seller been affected by any transaction or engaged in layoffs or employment terminations sufficient
in number to trigger application of any similar state or local law. Except as set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.15(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, none of Seller's Employees has
suffered an "employment loss" (as defined in the WARN Act) in the past three years. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.16.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compliance with Law.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller and the conduct of the Business have not violated and are in compliance with
all Court Orders and Regulations relating to the Assets or the Business, except for any such violations which would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect. No Seller
Party has received any written notice to the effect that, or otherwise been advised that, Seller is not in compliance with any such Regulations or Court Orders in any material respect. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.17.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Brokers.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither Parent, Seller nor any of their respective officers, directors, managers, employees,
stockholders, members, Representatives or Affiliates has employed or made any agreement with any broker, finder or similar agent or any person or firm which will result in the obligation of Seller,
Acquiror or any of Acquiror's Affiliates to pay any finder's fee, brokerage fees or commission or similar payment in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.18.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Other Agreements to Sell the Assets or Membership Interest of Seller.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither Parent, Seller nor any of
their respective officers, directors, managers, employees, stockholders, members or Affiliates have any commitment or legal obligation, absolute or contingent, to any other person or firm other than
Acquiror to sell, assign, transfer or effect a sale of the Assets (other than inventory in the </FONT></P>

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ordinary course of business), to sell or effect a sale of any membership interest of Seller, to effect any merger, consolidation, liquidation, dissolution or other reorganization of Seller, or to
enter into any agreement or cause the entering into of an agreement with respect to any of the foregoing. Parent is not now engaged in negotiations with any party other than Acquiror with respect to
any of the foregoing. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.19.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intellectual Property</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.19(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> sets forth a true and complete list all of Seller's material patents, registered trademarks and
registered copyrights. </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.19(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> also sets forth: (i)&nbsp;for each patent, the number, normal expiration date and subject matter for
each country in which such patent has been issued, or, if applicable, the application number, date of filing and subject matter for each country, (ii)&nbsp;for each registered trademark and service
mark, the application/serial number or registration number, the class of goods covered and the expiration date for each country, and (iii)&nbsp;for each registered copyright, the registration number
and expiration date for each country, or, if applicable, the application number and date of filing for each country in which a copyright application has been filed. True and correct copies of all
patents and patent applications, trademark and service mark applications and registrations and copyright applications and registrations owned, controlled, filed or used by or on behalf of Seller or in
which Seller has any interest whatsoever have been provided to Acquiror. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.19(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> sets forth a true and complete list of all material license, sublicense and royalty agreements
relating to the Intellectual Property. A true and correct copy of each such agreement has
been delivered to Acquiror. With respect to each item of Intellectual Property required to be identified in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.19(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, to Seller's
Knowledge: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;all
licenses, sublicenses or agreements set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.19(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> are legal, valid, binding, enforceable and
in full force and effect; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;upon
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, subject to the attainment of applicable consents set forth on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.4</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, all licenses, sublicenses or agreements will continue to
be legal, valid, binding, enforceable and in full force and effect on
terms identical to those in effect as of the date of this Agreement; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;neither
Seller's nor any other party to any license, sublicense or agreement is in breach or default under any such license, sublicense or agreement or has performed
any act or omitted to perform any act, with notice or lapse of time or both, which will become a material breach of default thereunder; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;no
party to any license, sublicense or agreement has given notice of termination or repudiation of any provision thereof; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;with
respect to each sublicense, the representations and warranties set forth above in subsections 4.19(b)(i)-(iv)&nbsp;are true and correct with respect to the
underlying license; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;the
underlying item of Intellectual Property is not subject to any outstanding injunction, judgment, order, decree or ruling; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller
has not granted any sublicense or similar right with respect to the license, sublicense or agreement; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;except
as set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.19(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, Seller is not obligated or under any liability whatsoever to make any
payments by way of royalties, fees or otherwise to any owner or licensee of, or other claimant to, any Intellectual Property; and </FONT></P>

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action, suit, proceeding, hearing, investigation or complaint is pending or is threatened, nor has any claim or demand been made, which challenges the legality,
validity, enforceability or ownership of the underlying item of Intellectual Property. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ownership and Protection of Intellectual Property.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller owns exclusively or, in the case of licensed
rights, the valid and enforceable right to use all of the Intellectual Property listed on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.19(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> or underlying the licenses set forth
on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.19(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, and the Intellectual Property will not cease to be valid rights of Seller by reason of the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. All of the pending applications have been duly filed. Seller has not received any written notice of
invalidity or infringement of any rights of others with respect to such Intellectual Property. Seller has taken all reasonable and prudent steps to protect the Intellectual Property listed on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.19(a)
</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> from infringement by any other Person. No other Person (i)&nbsp;has the right to use any of Seller's trademarks or service
marks on the goods and/or services in connection with which they are now being used either in identical form or in such near resemblance thereto as to be likely, when applied to the goods or services
of any such person, to cause confusion with such trademarks or to cause a mistake or to deceive, (ii)&nbsp;has notified Seller in writing that it is claiming any ownership of or right to use any of
the Intellectual Property, or (iii)&nbsp;to Seller's Knowledge, is infringing upon, violating or misappropriating any of the Intellectual Property in any way. To Seller's Knowledge, the Intellectual
Property does not and will not conflict with, infringe upon, misappropriate or otherwise violate the valid rights of any Person in or to such Intellectual Property, and no Action has been instituted
against or written notices received by Seller that are presently outstanding alleging that Seller's use of the Intellectual Property infringes upon, misappropriates or otherwise violates any rights of
a Person in or to such Intellectual Property. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liabilities.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller has no reasonable basis to believe that it has any present or future liability under any
agreement to provide indemnification for infringement of any third-party rights or otherwise, or provide updates, enhancements, improvements, modifications, fixes, support or maintenance for any
products or Intellectual Property. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trade Secrets.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller has taken reasonable security measures to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and
value of all of its trade secrets and confidential information, including without limitation entering into written agreements with its employees and other persons who may have participated in the
development, discovery or invention of any trade secret or have knowledge of or access to any trade secret or confidential information, which such agreements provide for the non-disclosure
or trade secrets and confidential information and the transfer of all rights in and to any development, discovery or invention to Seller. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.20.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee Matters</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclosure; Delivery of Copies of Relevant Documents and Other
Information.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.20</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> contains a complete list of all current Seller Employee Plans and all former
Seller Employee Plans under which Acquiror may incur any liability. True and complete copies of each of the following documents have been delivered or made available by Seller to Acquiror:
(i)&nbsp;each such Seller Employee Plan and all amendments thereto and the summary plan description for each such plan, and, if none, any written
descriptions thereof which have been distributed to Seller's employees, (ii)&nbsp;a complete description of any material Seller Employee Plan which is not in writing, (iii)&nbsp;the most recent
determination or opinion letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service with respect to each Seller Employee Plan which is a Pension Plan, and (iv)&nbsp;a description of complete age, salary and
service as of December&nbsp;31, 2001 for employees of Seller as of May&nbsp;15, 2002. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Representations.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as set forth in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.20</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, Seller represents and warrants as follows: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pension Plans</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A)&nbsp;&nbsp;None
of Parent, Seller or any of their ERISA Affiliates sponsors, maintains, contributes to or has an obligation to contribute to, or has, within the six (6)&nbsp;year
period prior to the Closing Date, sponsored, maintained, contributed to or had an obligation to contribute to, any Pension Plan that is subject to Title IV of ERISA. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B)&nbsp;&nbsp;Each
Seller Employee Plan which is a Pension Plan, and each related trust agreement, annuity contract or other funding instrument has been determined by the Internal
Revenue Service to be qualified and tax-exempt under the provisions of Code Section&nbsp;401(a) (or 403(a), as appropriate), and, to the Knowledge of the Seller Parties, nothing has
occurred which could reasonably cause the loss of such qualification or tax exemption. An application for a favorable determination letter has been filed with respect to the HA-LO
Industries,&nbsp;Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan within the remedial amendment period for the so-called "GUST" legislation. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C)&nbsp;&nbsp;None
of the Assets is, or may reasonably be expected to become, the subject of any lien arising under ERISA or Section&nbsp;412(n) of the Code. Except as set forth on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.20</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, neither Seller nor
any ERISA Affiliate has any Liability for unpaid contributions with respect to any Pension Plans subject to
Title IV of ERISA. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multiemployer Plans.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;None of Parent, Seller or any of their ERISA Affiliates sponsors, maintains,
contributes to or has an obligation to contribute to, or has, within the six (6)&nbsp;year period prior to the Closing Date, sponsored, maintained, contributed to or had an obligation to contribute
to, any Multiemployer Plan. None of Parent, Seller or any of their ERISA Affiliates has any unsatisfied liability due to a complete or partial withdrawal from a Multiemployer Plan or due to the
termination or reorganization of a Multiemployer Plan. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Welfare Plans</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A)&nbsp;&nbsp;Each
Seller Employee Plan which is a Welfare Plan which is a "group health plan," as defined in Section&nbsp;607(1) of ERISA, has been operated in compliance in all
material respects with provisions of Part&nbsp;6 of Title I, Subtitle B of ERISA and Sections 162(k) and 4980B of the Code at all times. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compliance With Law.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as has not resulted in and would not reasonably be expected to result in a
Material Adverse Effect, each Seller Employee Plan, and any related trust agreement, annuity contract or other funding instrument, presently complies and has been maintained in compliance with its
terms and, both as to form and in operation, with the requirements prescribed by any and all Regulations and Court Orders which are applicable to such plans, including, without limitation, ERISA and
the Code. All contributions required to be made under each Seller Employee Plan as of the date of this Agreement have been timely made or, if not yet due, have been properly reflected on the most
recent consolidated balance sheet filed or incorporated by reference in the Financial Statements prior to the date of this Agreement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;Except
as provided in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;6.7</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement will not give rise to any liability of Acquiror for severance pay, termination pay or any similar payment to any of Seller's employees, including but not limited to any liability related to
Seller Employee Plans, bonus payments or any other benefits previously provided by Seller to any of Seller's employees. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Foreign Plans.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither Seller nor any of its Subsidiaries whose Assets are being transferred pursuant to
this Agreement, sponsors, contributes to or has any liability with respect to any employee benefit plan, program or arrangement that provides benefits to non-resident aliens with no United
States source income outside of the United States. </FONT></P>

</UL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.21.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transactions with Certain Persons.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as set forth on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.21</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, no member, officer, director or limited
liability company manager of Parent or Seller nor any member of any such Person's
immediate family and, to the Knowledge of the Seller Parties, no employee of Parent or Seller (nor any member of any such employee's immediate family) (a)&nbsp;is presently, or since
January&nbsp;1, 2001 has been a party to any material transaction with Seller, including, without limitation, any contract, agreement or other arrangement (i)&nbsp;providing for the furnishing of
services by, (ii)&nbsp;providing for the rental of real or personal property from, or (iii)&nbsp;otherwise requiring payments to (other than for services as officers, directors or employees of
Seller) any such Person or corporation, partnership, trust or other entity in which any such Person has an interest as a stockholder, officer, director, trustee or partner; (b)&nbsp;is presently, or
since January&nbsp;1, 2001 has been engaged in competition with Seller with respect to its business in any material respect; or (c)&nbsp;has presently or since January&nbsp;1, 2001 has had
material business dealings or a material financial interest in any transaction with Seller (other than business dealings or
transactions conducted in the ordinary course of the business with Seller at substantially prevailing market prices and on substantially prevailing market terms). </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.22.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain Payments.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except with respect to matters which would not reflect or yield a Material Adverse
Effect, to the Seller Parties' Knowledge, since January&nbsp;1, 2001, neither Seller, nor any of its directors, officers or employees or any other Person affiliated with or acting for or on behalf
of Seller, has directly or indirectly (a)&nbsp;made any contribution, gift, bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other payment to any Person, private or public, regardless of form,
whether in money, property or services (i)&nbsp;to obtain favorable treatment in securing business, (ii)&nbsp;to pay for favorable treatment for business secured, (iii)&nbsp;to obtain special
concessions or for special concessions already obtained, for or in respect of Seller or any of its Affiliates or (iv)&nbsp;in violation of any Regulations (including, without limitation, the United
States Foreign Corrupt Practices' Act), or (b)&nbsp;established or maintained any fund or asset that has not been recorded in the books and records of Seller. Seller has not participated, directly
or indirectly, in any boycotts or other similar practices affecting any of its actual or potential customers and has at all times done business in an open and ethical manner. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.23.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Matters</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;Each
Taxpayer has timely filed with the appropriate taxing authorities all Tax Returns required to be filed through the date hereof and will timely file any such Tax
Returns required to be filed on or prior to the Closing Date. Such Tax Returns are true, complete and accurate in all material respects. To Seller's Knowledge, no claim has ever been made by a taxing
authority in a jurisdiction where a Taxpayer does not file Tax Returns that such entity is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;All
Taxes due and payable for which any Taxpayer is liable, whether to taxing authorities or to any other Person or entities, have been timely paid. All Taxes required
to be withheld by any Taxpayer have been collected and withheld and have been timely paid to the respective governmental agencies. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;Except
as set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.23(c)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, no deficiencies for Taxes, have been claimed, proposed or assessed by any
taxing or other governmental authority against any Taxpayer and there are no pending or, to the Seller Parties' Knowledge, threatened, any audits, examinations, investigations or other proceedings in
respect of Taxes or Tax matters. No extension of a statute of limitations relating to Taxes is in effect with respect to any Taxpayer. All deficiencies asserted or assessments made as a result of any
examination have been fully paid. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the representations and warranties set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;4.23(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;4.23(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;4.23(c)
</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> hereof shall not be applicable to the extent that the
Assets cannot be
made subject to Tax liens and Buyer cannot be held liable for Taxes relating to matters constituting any breach of such representations and warranties. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;There
are no liens for Taxes (other than for current Taxes not yet due and payable) on any of the Assets. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;None
of the Assets is property that is required to be treated as being owned by any other person pursuant to the so-called safe harbor lease provisions of
former Section&nbsp;168(f)(8) of the Code. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;None
of the Assets directly or indirectly secures any debt the interest on which is tax-exempt under Section&nbsp;103(a) of the Code. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;None
of the Assets is "tax-exempt use property" within the meaning of Section&nbsp;168(h) of the Code. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller
is not a person other than a United States person within the meaning of the Code. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
transaction contemplated herein is not subject to the tax withholding provisions of Section&nbsp;3406 of the Code, or of Subchapter A of Chapter 3 of the Code or
of any other provision of law. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.24.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Insurance.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.24</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> contains a complete and
accurate list of all policies or binders of fire, liability, title, worker's compensation, product liability (which list shall be for three years) and other forms of insurance (showing as to each
policy or binder the carrier, policy number, coverage limits, expiration dates, annual premiums, a general description of the type of coverage provided, loss experience history by line of coverage)
maintained by Seller on the Business, the Assets or its employees. True and correct copies of all such policies or binders have been delivered to Acquiror. To Seller's Knowledge, all insurance
coverage applicable to Seller, the Business or the Assets is in full force and effect. There is no material Default under any such coverage nor has there been any failure to give notice or present any
material claim under any such coverage in a due and timely fashion. There are no outstanding unpaid premiums except in the ordinary course of business and no notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of
any such coverage has been received. All products liability, general liability and workers' compensation insurance policies maintained by Seller have been occurrence policies and not claims made
policies. There are no outstanding performance bonds covering or issued for the benefit of Seller. No insurer has advised Seller in writing that it intends to reduce coverage, increase premiums or
fail to renew existing policy or binder. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.25.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts Receivable.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The accounts receivable set forth on the Interim Balance Sheet, and all accounts
receivable arising since the Interim Balance Sheet Date, represent </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>bona fide </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>claims of Seller against debtors for sales, services performed or other
charges arising on or before the date hereof, and
all the goods delivered and services performed which gave rise to said accounts were delivered or performed in accordance with the applicable orders, Contracts or customer requirements. Said accounts
receivable are subject to no defenses, counterclaims or rights of setoff, except to the extent of the appropriate reserves for bad debts on accounts receivable as set forth on the Interim Balance
Sheet and, in the case of accounts receivable arising since the Interim Balance Sheet Date, to the extent of a reasonable reserve rate for bad debts on accounts receivable which is not greater than
the rate reflected by the reserve for bad debts on the Interim Balance Sheet. As of the Closing Date, the Accounts Receivable set forth on the Pre-Closing Balance Sheet will represent </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>bona fide </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>claims
of Seller against debtors for sales, services performed or other charges arising on or before the date hereof, and all the goods
delivered and services performed which gave rise to said accounts were delivered or performed in accordance with the applicable orders, Contracts or customer requirements. Said Accounts Receivable
will be subject to no defenses, counterclaims or rights of setoff, except to the </FONT></P>

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extent of the appropriate reserves for bad debts on Accounts Receivable as set forth on the Pre-Closing Balance Sheet. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.26.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Current Assets.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule&nbsp;4.26 contains a complete and accurate list of all unbilled
receivables, deferred costs, prepaid assets and other current assets (other than accounts receivable) set forth on the Interim Balance Sheet. The unbilled receivables, deferred costs, prepaid assets
and other current assets (other than accounts receivable) as set forth (a)&nbsp;on the Interim Balance Sheet or arising since the Interim Balance Sheet Date and (b)&nbsp;as of the Closing Date, on
the Pre-Closing Balance Sheet, respectively are valued at reasonable amounts based on the normal valuation policy of Seller in accordance with GAAP. None of such unbilled receivables,
deferred costs, prepaid assets or other current assets are subject to write-off or write-down, except for such items which have been written down to realizable market value, or
for which adequate reserves have been provided, in the Interim Balance Sheet and in the Pre-Closing Balance Sheet, respectively. All unbilled receivables, deferred costs, prepaid assets
and other current assets (other than accounts receivable) will, when converted to accounts receivable, if applicable, represent </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>bona fide </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>claims of
Seller against debtors for sales, services performed or other charges arising on or before the Closing Date, and all the goods delivered and services performed which gave rise to said accounts were
delivered or performed in accordance with the applicable orders, Contracts or customer requirements. Said accounts receivable will be subject to no defenses, counterclaims or rights of setoff, except
to the extent adequate reserves have been provided in the Interim Balance Sheet and in the Pre-Closing Balance Sheet, respectively. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.27.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Customers, Distributors and Suppliers.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller has previously delivered to Acquiror a complete and accurate
list of the names and addresses of Seller's (a)&nbsp;the ten (10)&nbsp;largest customers (including advertisers) of Seller based on dollar revenues to Seller during Seller's last fiscal year,
showing the approximate total revenues in dollars to Seller from each such customer during such fiscal year; (b)&nbsp;the ten (10)&nbsp;largest distributors of Seller based on amount of sales
during Seller's last fiscal year, showing the approximate total sales in dollars by Seller to each such distributor during such fiscal year; and (c)&nbsp;the ten (10)&nbsp;largest suppliers of
Seller based on dollar purchases during Seller's last fiscal year, showing the approximate total purchases in dollars by Seller from each such supplier during such fiscal year. Since the Interim
Balance Sheet Date, except as set forth on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.27</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, there has been no Material Adverse Change in the business relationship of Seller with
any customer, distributor or supplier named on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.27</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. Seller has not received any communication from any customer, distributor or
supplier named on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.27</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> of any intention to terminate or materially reduce purchases from or supplies to Seller. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.28.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compliance with Environmental Laws.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as disclosed on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.28</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, (a)&nbsp;to Seller's Knowledge, Seller is
now and has always been in material compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws;
(b)&nbsp;to Seller's Knowledge, Seller has not used, generated, treated, stored, transported, disposed of, released, or handled hazardous substances except in material compliance with all applicable
Environmental Laws; (c)&nbsp;to Seller's Knowledge, there is no site to which Seller has arranged the transport of hazardous substances which is the subject of an environmental action,
(d)&nbsp;Seller has not received any written notice of any alleged non-compliance with, or alleged responsibility or potential responsibility under, any Environmental Law, nor is Seller
aware (to Seller's Knowledge) of any information which might reasonably be expected to form the basis of such a notice, and (e)&nbsp;Seller has not released or indemnified (other than
indemnification obligations pursuant to Facility Leases or in connection with third party loans) any other person or entity from claims or liability under any Environmental Law nor has Seller waived
any rights concerning any claims under any Environmental Law. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.29.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Billings.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except for billings with respect to client deposits or retainers and except as set forth in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.29(a)</I></FONT><FONT
SIZE=2>, to Seller's Knowledge: Seller has not made any billings whatsoever to its customers or clients for services to be provided or
products to be sold after the Closing; all client deposits held by Seller arose from written agreements between Seller and the remitting client, are </FONT></P>

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correct as to amount, and no such client has notified Seller of its intention to seek a refund of its deposit; all such client deposits were received by Seller in cash, in the ordinary course of
business. Except as set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.29(b</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>), as of the date of this Agreement, to the Knowledge of the Seller Parties, no party to any such
agreement has defaulted in any of its material obligations thereunder, and no client is in default of its payment obligations on invoices for services previously rendered or products previously sold
by Seller. Except as set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.29(c)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, to Seller's Knowledge, the open purchase orders of Seller were entered into by Seller in good
faith, in accordance with past practices, in the ordinary course of business, and with the exception of routine cancellations in the ordinary course of business, such open purchase orders were, and to
the extent any such order remains unfilled as of the date of this Agreement, are, in full force and effect. There is no outstanding bid, proposal, Contract or unfilled order which will or would, if
accepted, have a Material Adverse Effect. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.30.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Banking Relationships.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.30</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> sets forth a
complete and accurate description of all arrangements that Seller has with any banks, savings and loan associations or other financial institutions providing for checking accounts, safe deposit boxes,
borrowing arrangements, and certificates of deposit or otherwise, indicating in each case account numbers, if applicable, and the person or persons authorized to act or sign on behalf of Seller in
respect of any of the foregoing. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.31.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Relationship of Seller and Parent.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Business is different from and has been operated separately from
the business of Parent. Following the Closing, Parent will continue to have material business operations and own material assets (other than the Assets). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror
acknowledges and agrees that Seller Parties are making no representations and warranties with respect to the Assets or the Business other than the representations and warranties
set forth in this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements. </FONT></P>

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NAME="le1855_article_v._representations_and_warranties_of_acquiror"> </A>
<A NAME="toc_le1855_1"> </A>
<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE V.<BR>  <BR>    REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ACQUIROR    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror hereby represents and warrants to Seller as follows, which representations and warranties are, as of the date hereof, and will be, as of the Closing
Date, true and correct: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Organization of Acquiror.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Delaware with full power and authority to own and lease its properties and assets and conduct its business as its is presently being conducted. Acquiror is duly
qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which its right, title and interest in or to any of the assets held by it, or the conduct of its business, requires such
qualification except where failure to be so qualified or in good standing, would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect on the condition (financial or otherwise),
liabilities, operations or results of operations of Acquiror. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Authorization.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror has all requisite power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to
execute and deliver this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution
and delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements by Acquiror and the consummation by Acquiror of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly approved by the board of
directors of Acquiror. No other corporate proceedings on the part of Acquiror are necessary to authorize this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which Acquiror is a party and the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Acquiror and is, and upon execution and delivery the Ancillary Agreements will be, legal, valid and binding
obligations of Acquiror, enforceable against Acquiror in accordance with their terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws </FONT></P>

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relating to creditor's rights generally or by equitable principles (whether considered in an action at law or in equity). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Conflict or Violation.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement nor the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, nor compliance by Acquiror with any of the provisions hereof, will (a)&nbsp;violate or conflict with any provision of the Organizational
Documents of Acquiror, (b)&nbsp;violate, conflict with, or result in or constitute a Default under, or result in the termination of, or accelerate the performance required by, or result in a right
of termination or acceleration under, or result in the creation of any Encumbrance upon any of Acquiror's assets under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any contract, indebtedness, note,
bond, indenture, security
or pledge agreement, commitment, license, lease, franchise, permit, agreement, authorization, concession, or other instrument or obligation to which Acquiror is a party or (c)&nbsp;violate any
Regulation or Court Order. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.4.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SEC Filings.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror has filed all forms, reports and documents, together with any amendments to be made
with respect thereto that are required to be filed by Acquiror with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>SEC</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") since January&nbsp;1, 2001. All
such required forms, reports and documents (together with any amendments required to be made with respect thereto (including those forms, reports, documents and amendments) that Acquiror may file
subsequent to the date hereof) are referred to herein as the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Acquiror SEC Reports</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>." As of their respective dates, the Acquiror SEC Reports, including
the financial statements, exhibits and schedules thereto (i)&nbsp;were prepared in all material respects in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, as the case may be, and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder applicable to such Acquiror SEC Reports, and (ii)&nbsp;did not at the time they were filed (or if
amended or superseded by a filing, then on the date of such filing) contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order
to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, except to the extent corrected by a subsequently filed Acquiror SEC Report. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE VI.<BR>  <BR>    COVENANTS OF THE SELLER PARTIES AND ACQUIROR    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Seller Parties and Acquiror each covenant with the other as follows: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Confidentiality and Non-Competition</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller
Parties acknowledge that they have knowledge of certain Confidential Information and that such Confidential Information is confidential and proprietary to the
Business and constitutes valuable trade secrets of the Business, which affect, among other things, the successful conduct, furtherance and protection of the Business and related goodwill. Seller
Parties acknowledge that the unauthorized use or disclosure of such Confidential Information is likely to be highly prejudicial to the interests of Acquiror or its customers, clients and patrons, an
invasion of privacy, or an improper disclosure of trade secrets. Seller Parties agree that a substantial portion of the Purchase Price is being paid for such Confidential Information and that it
represents a substantial investment having great economic and commercial value to Acquiror, and constitutes a substantial part of the value to Acquiror of the Business. Seller Parties further
acknowledge that Acquiror would be irreparably damaged if any of the Confidential Information was disclosed to, or used or exploited on behalf of, any Person other than Acquiror or any of its
Affiliates. Accordingly, Seller Parties covenant and agree that they shall not, directly or indirectly, and shall use their best efforts to ensure that any agents, Affiliates and any other persons
acting on either Seller Party's behalf (Seller Parties and such agents, Affiliates and other persons with respect to either Seller Party being collectively referred to as the
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Restricted Persons</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") do not, without the prior written consent of Acquiror, disclose, use, exploit, furnish or make accessible to anyone or </FONT></P>

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any other entity, any such Confidential Information, for the benefit of any such Restricted Person or of any third party, at any time for so long as such information shall remain secret or
confidential or otherwise remain wholly or partially protectable except that Seller Parties may use or exploit a particular item of Confidential Information if and to the extent (but only if and to
the extent) that such item is: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;or
becomes generally known on a non-confidential basis to persons in the industry, through no wrongful act of any Restricted Person, in which Acquiror is
engaged and is part of the public domain; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;or
was within a Restricted Person's possession prior to its being furnished to such Restricted Person by or on behalf of Seller or Acquiror, the source of such
information was not known by such Restricted Person to be bound by a confidentiality agreement with or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to either Seller Party or
Acquiror or any other Person with respect to such information; or </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;or
becomes available to a Restricted Person on a non-confidential basis from a source other than a Seller Party or Acquiror or any of their respective
Representatives, </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided that </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>such source is not bound by a confidentiality agreement with or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of
confidentiality to either Seller Party or Acquiror or any other Person with respect to such information. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller
Parties hereby acknowledge that Acquiror will invest substantial time, money and resources in acquiring the Business, as well as in the development and retention
of Seller's inventions, Confidential Information, customers, accounts and business partners of Seller. Therefore, Seller Parties hereby agrees that, if allowed to participate in a competitive business
in violation of this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;6.1(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, Seller Parties would substantially impair the value of the Assets being acquired by Acquiror. Seller Parties
agree that for a two (2)&nbsp;year period following the Closing Date, Seller Parties shall not in any capacity, or in association with others, directly or indirectly, as advisor, agent, owner,
partner, stockholder, beneficial owner or in any other capacity, and shall use their best efforts to ensure that the Restricted Persons do not, directly or indirectly, for the benefit of any of such
Restricted Persons or their respective Affiliates: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;engage
in the Business or in any business activity that in any manner whatsoever competes with the Business in any state of the United States or elsewhere (the
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Competitive Activities</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"); </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided that </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>this clause&nbsp;(i) shall not restrict the business
activities of any entity that may acquire the operations of Parent or an Affiliate of Parent (in a stock, merger or asset transaction) (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Acquiring
Party</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") from and after the Closing Date unless the Acquiring Party is an Affiliate of either Seller Party prior to such acquisition transaction (or would be considered an
Affiliate of either Seller Party if the acquisition transaction were consummated on the date hereof), in which case the restrictions in this clause&nbsp;(i) shall apply to the Acquiring Party;
further provided that this clause&nbsp;(i) will not prohibit (a)&nbsp;the sale and distribution of promotional and consumer products, (b)&nbsp;event planning or (c)&nbsp;the businesses as
currently
operated in Canada by Upshot Integrated,&nbsp;Inc. and One to One Integrated Technologies,&nbsp;Inc. until such time as Seller has sold such businesses; </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;own
any interest in, manage, operate, join or control any business or organization that engages in a Competitive Activity; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided that  </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>this clause&nbsp;(ii) shall not restrict the business activities of
any Acquiring Party from and after the Closing Date unless the Acquiring Party is an Affiliate of either
Seller Party prior to such acquisition transaction (or would be considered an Affiliate of either Seller Party if the acquisition transaction were consummated on the date hereof), in which case the
restrictions in this clause&nbsp;(ii) shall apply to the Acquiring Party; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;solicit
for employment, employ or engage any person or entity who is employed by Seller on the date hereof or prior to the Closing Date and becomes employed by
Acquiror on the Closing Date; or </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;solicit
or entice suppliers or customers of the Business, Acquiror or an Affiliate of Acquiror to cease doing business with or reduce its relationship with Acquiror or
an Affiliate of Acquiror. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>If
a court determines that the restrictions set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Sections 6.1(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> above are too broad or otherwise unreasonable under applicable law, including
with respect to time or geographical scope, the court is hereby requested and authorized by the parties without further action by the parties hereto to revise the restrictions in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;6.1(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> to
include the maximum restrictions allowed under the applicable law. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller
Parties hereby expressly acknowledge that the covenants contained in this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;6.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> are integral to the
purchase of the Assets by Acquiror and that without the protection of such covenants, Acquiror would not have entered into this Agreement. Seller Parties hereby further acknowledges that money damages
will be impossible to calculate and may not adequately compensate Acquiror in connection with an actual or threatened breach by a Restricted Person of the provisions of this </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;6.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.
Accordingly, on their own behalf and on behalf of each of the other Restricted Persons, Seller Parties hereby expressly waive all
rights to raise the adequacy of Acquiror's remedies at law as a defense if Acquiror seeks to enforce by injunction or other equitable relief the due and proper performance and observance of the
provisions of this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;6.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. In addition, Acquiror shall be entitled to pursue any other available remedies at law or equity, including the
recovery of money damages, in respect of the actual or threatened breach of the provisions of this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;6.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. Seller Parties hereby expressly
waive any right to assert inadequacy of consideration as a defense to enforcement of the confidentiality covenants in this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;6.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> should
such enforcement ever become necessary. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Further Assurances.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon the terms and subject to the conditions contained herein, the parties agree, both
before and after the Closing (a)&nbsp;to use all reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable to consummate
and
make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, that neither Seller Party nor Acquiror
shall be required to make any payments greater than $25,000, commence litigation or agree to modifications of the terms of any Contracts to effectuate same (other than modifications which would not
impose additional obligations on Seller Parties), (b)&nbsp;to execute any documents, instruments or conveyances of any kind which may be reasonably necessary or advisable to carry out any of the
transactions contemplated hereunder or thereunder, and (c)&nbsp;to cooperate with each other in connection with the foregoing. Without limiting the foregoing, the parties agree to use their
respective commercially reasonable efforts (a)&nbsp;to obtain all necessary waivers, consents and approvals necessary or desirable for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements from other parties to the Contracts and Leases;, that neither Seller Parties nor Acquiror shall be required to make any payments, commence litigation or agree to
modifications of the terms thereof in order to obtain any such waivers, consents or approvals, (b)&nbsp;to obtain all necessary Permits as are required to be obtained under any Regulations,
(c)&nbsp;to defend all Actions challenging this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, (d)&nbsp;to lift or rescind any injunction or restraining order or other
Court Order adversely affecting the ability of the parties to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, (e)&nbsp;to give all notices to, and make all registrations and filings with third
parties, including, without limitation, submissions of information requested by governmental authorities, (f)&nbsp;to obtain any clearance certificate or similar document(s) which may be required by
any state taxing authority to relieve Acquiror of any obligations to withhold any portion of the Purchase Price to be paid to Seller pursuant to this Agreement and (g)&nbsp;prior to the Closing, to
fulfill all conditions to this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Solicitation.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as permitted in the Bidding Procedures, following the date the Sale Procedure Order
is entered into, the Seller Parties shall not, and each of the Seller Parties shall cause each of their respective Representatives (including, without limitation, investment bankers, attorneys and
accountants), not to, directly or indirectly, enter into, solicit, initiate or continue any discussions or negotiations with, or encourage or respond to any inquiries or proposals by, or participate
in any negotiations with, or provide any information to, or otherwise cooperate in any other way with, any corporation, partnership, person or other entity or group, other than Acquiror and its
Representatives, concerning any sale of all or a portion of the Assets, or of any equity interest in Seller, or any merger, consolidation, liquidation, dissolution or similar transaction involving
Seller (each such transaction being referred to herein as a "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Proposed Acquisition Transaction</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). Except as permitted in the Bidding Procedures,
following the date the Sale Procedure Order is entered into, the Seller Parties shall not, directly or indirectly, through any officer, director, employee, Representative, agent or otherwise, solicit,
initiate or encourage the submission of any proposal or offer from any Person or entity relating to any Proposed Acquisition Transaction or participate in any negotiations regarding, or furnish to any
other person any information with respect to Seller for the purposes of, or otherwise cooperate in any way with, or assist or participate in, facilitate or encourage, any effort or attempt by any
other person to seek or effect a Proposed Acquisition Transaction. The Seller Parties hereby jointly and severally represent and warrant that none of them is now engaged in negotiations with any party
other than Acquiror with respect to any of the foregoing. The Seller Parties shall promptly advise such prospective purchaser or soliciting party, by written notice (with a copy to Acquiror), of the
terms of this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;6.3</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and will promptly notify Acquiror (orally and in writing) if any such offer, or any inquiry or contact with any Person
with respect thereto, is made and shall provide Acquiror with a copy of such offer, the terms of any proposal, including, without limitation, the identity of the prospective purchaser or soliciting
party, and shall keep Acquiror informed on the status of any negotiations regarding such offer. The Seller Parties agree not to release any third party from, or waive any provision of, any
confidentiality or standstill agreement to which Seller is a party. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.4.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notification of Certain Matters.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From the date hereof through the Closing, each Party shall give prompt
notice to the other Party (the party giving such notice being referred to as the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Notifying Party</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") (in the case of any Seller Party, such obligation
shall arise only upon receipt of actual knowledge by any of Gregory J. Kilrea, Marc Simon or Keith Stenlund and in the case of Acquiror, such obligation shall arise only upon receipt of actual
knowledge by Donald A. Kurz, Leland P. Smith or Lawrence Madden) of the occurrence, or failure to occur from the date hereof to the Closing, of any event which occurrence or failure would be likely to
cause the closing conditions set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;8.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;9.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, respectively,
hereof not to be satisfied as of the Closing Date or of any material breach of a representation, warranty of covenant;,, that such disclosure shall not be deemed to cure any breach of a
representation, warranty, covenant or agreement or to satisfy any condition. From the date hereof through the Closing, the Seller Parties shall promptly notify Acquiror upon receipt of actual
Knowledge by any of Marc Simon, Greg Kilrea or Keith Stenlund of any Default or threat or commencement of any Action, in either case that could in any way materially affect Seller or the Business. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.5.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investigation by Acquiror.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From the date hereof through the Closing Date: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller
shall, and shall cause its officers, directors, employees and agents to, afford the Representatives of Acquiror and its Affiliates reasonable access on at least
two (2)&nbsp;days prior notice to Seller and the Business for the purpose of inspecting the same, and to the officers, managers, attorneys, accountants, properties, Books and Records and Contracts
of Seller, and shall furnish Acquiror and its Representatives all financial, operating and other data and information as Acquiror or its Affiliates, through their respective Representatives, may
reasonably request, including an unaudited balance sheet and the related statements of income, retained earnings and cash flow for each month from the date hereof through the Closing Date within ten
(10)&nbsp;calendar days after the end of each month which financial statements shall (i)&nbsp;be true, correct and complete, (ii)&nbsp;be in accordance with the books and records of Seller and
(iii)&nbsp;accurately set forth the assets, Liabilities and financial condition, results of operations and other information purported to be set forth therein in accordance with GAAP consistently
applied. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;Following
the Closing Date, the Seller Parties shall provide Acquiror and its independent accountants reasonable access to the records and personnel of the Seller
Parties for the purpose of enabling Acquiror to prepare audited and unaudited financial statements of Seller and the Business that are required to be filed by Acquiror under the Exchange Act, and
shall cooperate with Acquiror in connection with the foregoing. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.6.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conduct of Business.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as otherwise expressly permitted by this Agreement, between the date of this
Agreement and the Closing Date, Seller shall conduct its business in the ordinary course of business, consistent with past practices, and Parent and Seller will not, and Parent will cause Seller not
to, without the prior consent of Acquiror, take any affirmative action, or fail to take any reasonable action within their control, as a result of which any of the changes or events listed in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;4.5</I></FONT><FONT
SIZE=2> is likely to occur. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.7.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee Matters</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror
shall employ at least 81 of Seller's employees in Seller's Chicago Facility, whom Acquiror may select and hire, in Acquiror's sole discretion (such employees
are hereinafter referred to as the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Rehired Employees</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), which offers shall be on terms and conditions which Acquiror shall determine in its sole
discretion; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, that Rehired Employees shall not include John R. Kelley, Jr., Carol R. Griseto, Dan Pearson and James Dygas. Seller shall
terminate the employment of all Rehired Employees immediately prior to the Closing and shall cooperate with and use its best efforts to assist Acquiror in its efforts to secure satisfactory employment
arrangements with the Rehired Employees. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller
shall comply with the requirements of the WARN Act with respect to any "plant closing" or "mass layoff", as those terms are defined in WARN Act, which may result
from Seller's termination of the employment of any of the employees of the Business in connection with Seller's sale of the Assets to Acquiror or any of the other transactions contemplated by this
Agreement; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, that Acquiror shall be solely responsible for any WARN Act liability that results from Acquiror failing to hire the
minimum number of Rehired Employees specified in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;6.7(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> above, and shall indemnify Seller against any such WARN Act liability. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller
shall be solely responsible for all of the Employee Plans and all obligations and liabilities thereunder. Acquiror shall not assume any of the Employee Plans or
any obligation or liability thereunder. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;Nothing
contained in this Agreement shall confer upon any Rehired Employee any right with respect to continuance of employment by Acquiror, nor shall anything herein
interfere with the right of Acquiror to terminate the employment of any of the Rehired Employees at any time, with or without cause, or restrict Acquiror in the exercise of its independent business
judgment in modifying any of the terms and conditions of the employment of the Rehired Employees; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, that Acquiror shall be solely
responsible for any Warn Act liability that results from its termination of any of the Rehired Employees. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;No
provision of this Agreement shall create any third party beneficiary rights in any Rehired Employee, any beneficiary or dependents thereof, or any collective
bargaining representative thereof, with respect to the compensation, terms and conditions of employment and benefits that may be provided to any Rehired Employee by Acquiror or under any benefit plan
which Acquiror may maintain. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Following
the Closing Date, Acquiror shall, pursuant to plans and arrangements established or maintained by Acquiror (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Acquiror Benefit
Plans</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), provide the Rehired Employees with health and welfare benefits which are comparable to the health and welfare benefits which the Acquiror provides to similarly
situated employees of the Acquiror. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;With
respect to Rehired Employees that are covered under a medical and health plan of Seller as of the Closing Date, Acquiror shall cause the Acquiror's medical and
health plan covering such Rehired Employees to waive all limitations as to pre-existing condition exclusions and waiting periods with respect to participation and coverage requirements and
benefits applicable to such Rehired Employees, to the extent that the applicable Rehired Employee is not subject to such exclusions and waiting periods under the applicable Seller welfare plan
immediately prior to the Closing Date. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror
shall not be required to give Rehired Employees credit under the Acquiror Benefit Plans for service prior to the Closing Date with Seller and its Affiliates,
other than for purposes of Acquiror's vacation policy. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All
Rehired Employees shall, to the extent provided in the HA-LO Industries,&nbsp;Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Seller 401(k)
Plan</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), be vested in their account balances under the Seller 401(k) Plan as of the Closing Date, and shall be entitled to either (i)&nbsp;a distribution of their account
balances in accordance with the terms of such plan and applicable law, or (ii)&nbsp;maintain such amounts in the Seller 401(k) Plan to the extent permitted by the Seller 401(k) Plan. Acquiror may
designate one or more defined contribution plans maintained by the Acquiror (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Acquiror 401(k) Plan</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") to accept rollover contributions from Rehired
Employees in accordance with, and to the extent permitted by, the terms of the Acquiror 401(k) Plan. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.8.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bankruptcy Court Approval</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;Within
three (3)&nbsp;Business Day after the execution of this Agreement, Parent shall file&nbsp;a motion or motions with the Bankruptcy Court seeking entry of
(i)&nbsp;the Approval Order, and (ii)&nbsp;the Sale Procedure Order. Acquiror and Parent agree to make promptly any filings, to take all actions and to use their commercially reasonable efforts to
schedule the hearing at which the Sale Procedure Order will be considered by the Bankruptcy Court on or prior to June&nbsp;10, 2002 and to obtain entry of the Sale Procedure Order, entry of the
Approval Order and any and all other approvals and orders from the Bankruptcy Court necessary or appropriate for the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior
to or at the sale hearing where the Bankruptcy Court approves the entry of the Approval Order, Seller and Acquiror shall accurately inform the Bankruptcy Court of
all material facts of which they are aware relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;If
the Approval Order, Sale Procedure Order or any other orders of the Bankruptcy Court relating to this Agreement shall be appealed by any Person (or a petition for or
motion for rehearing or reargument shall be filed with respect thereto), Parent agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to defend against such appeal, petition or motion, and obtain an expedited
resolution of such appeal; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, that nothing herein shall preclude the parties hereto from consummating the transactions contemplated
herein if the Approval Order shall have been entered and shall not have been stayed and Acquiror, in its sole discretion, waives in writing the requirement that the Approval Order be a Final Order. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;Parent
shall cooperate with Acquiror, its Affiliates and their respective Representatives in connection with the Approval Order, the Sale Procedure Order and the
bankruptcy proceedings in connection therewith. Such cooperation shall include, but not be limited to, consulting with Acquiror and its Affiliates at its request concerning the status of such
proceedings, providing Acquiror and its Affiliates with copies of requested pleadings, notices, proposed orders and other documents relating to such proceedings as soon as reasonably practicable prior
to any submission thereof to the Bankruptcy Court and filing such pleadings, notices, proposed orders and other documents only in a form reasonably acceptable to Acquiror. Parent further covenants and
agrees that the terms of any plan submitted by Parent to the Bankruptcy Court for confirmation shall not </FONT></P>

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conflict with, supersede, abrogate, nullify, modify or restrict the terms of this Agreement and the rights of Acquiror hereunder or in any way prevent or interfere with the consummation or
performance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement including, without limitation, any transaction that is contemplated by or approved pursuant to the Approval Order and the Sale Procedure
Order. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;Parent
acknowledges that the overbid provisions, the Termination Payment, the Reimbursement Fee and the other bid protections in the Bidding Procedures are designed to
compensate Acquiror and its Affiliates for their considerable efforts and agreements to date, to induce Acquiror to enter into this Agreement, and to facilitate a full and fair process designed to
maximize the value of the Assets for the benefit of each Seller Party's stakeholders. Parent will not amend, modify or change or attempt to amend, modify or change the Bidding Procedures without the
prior written approval of Acquiror. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.9.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate Name of Subsidiaries of Seller.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promptly following the Closing, the Seller Parties hereby
acknowledge and agree to change the corporate name of any Subsidiary of the Seller Parties that contains the word "Upshot", and upon effectuating the change of the corporate name of any such
Subsidiary of the Seller Parties, each of the Seller Parties hereby acknowledges and agrees that it shall cease using the corporate name "Upshot" (or any corporate name containing the word "Upshot")
in connection with any business conducted by such party. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.10.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patent License Agreement.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Seller Parties are in the process of negotiating an amendment and
restatement to the Patent License Agreement (the "Amended Patent License Agreement") pursuant to which the existing Patent License Agreement will be amended to provide, among other things
(i)&nbsp;that the patents covered by the Patent License Agreement which are licensed to Seller may be assigned by Seller to Acquiror on a perpetual, non-exclusive and
royalty-free basis and (ii)&nbsp;that the Licensee (and Acquiror, together with any permitted assignees) under the Amended Patent License Agreement will have no affirmative obligations
under the License Agreement to use or make efforts to derive revenues from the use of the patent licensed thereunder. The Seller Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to execute the
Amended Patent License Agreement prior to the Closing Date. The Seller Parties shall notify Acquiror if the Amended Patent License Agreement is entered into (whether the Amended Patent License
Agreement is entered into prior to or after the Closing) and provide Acquiror with a copy thereof. Acquiror may elect to assume Seller's benefits and obligations under the Amended Patent License
Agreement in its sole discretion and, if Acquiror elects to assume the Amended Patent License Agreement, such agreement will become an Assumed Contract. In the event the Amended Patent License
Agreement has not been executed as of the Closing Date, then Seller Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts, without the obligation to expend funds, to obtain consent from the licensor under
the Patent License Agreement to sublicense the patent covered thereby to Acquiror on a perpetual, royalty-free basis (and if such consent is obtained, Seller shall enter into such a
sublicense in a form reasonably acceptable to Acquiror at the Closing). Notwithstanding anything in this Section to the contrary, Acquiror shall have the right in its sole discretion, upon written
notice to Seller and with the consent of licensor (if required), to assume Seller's rights under the existing Patent License Agreement at any time on or after the Closing Date and, if Acquiror
exercises such right, Seller's rights and obligations under the existing Patent License Agreement shall be considered an Assumed Contract. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.1.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consents to Assignment.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, this Agreement shall
not constitute an agreement to assign any of the Contracts, Leases or Permits or any claim or right or any benefit arising thereunder or resulting therefrom if an attempted assignment </FONT></P>

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thereof, without the consent of a third party thereto, would constitute a Default thereunder or in any way adversely affect the rights of Acquiror thereunder or thereto. If such consent is not
obtained, or if an attempted assignment thereof would be ineffective or would affect the rights thereunder so that Acquiror would not receive all such rights, each Party will use its respective
commercially reasonable efforts to provide to Acquiror the benefits and relieve Seller of the burdens of such Contract, Lease or Permit, including, without limitation, enforcement for the benefit of
Acquiror of any and all rights of the Seller Parties (and the extinguishment of the burdens of Seller) against a third party thereto arising out of the Default or cancellation by such third party or
otherwise. Nothing in this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;7.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall affect Acquiror's right to terminate this Agreement under </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;12.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> in the event that any
required consent or approval to the transfer of any of the Assets set forth on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;9.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> is not obtained. </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><A
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE VIII.<BR>  <BR>    CONDITIONS TO THE SELLER PARTIES' OBLIGATIONS    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The obligations of the Seller Parties to consummate the transactions provided for hereby are subject, in the discretion of the Seller Parties, to the
satisfaction, on or prior to the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, any of which may be waived by the Seller Parties: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.1.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Representations, Warranties and Covenants.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All representations and warranties of Acquiror contained in this
Agreement shall be true and correct in all respects at and as of the date of this Agreement and at and as of the Closing Date (in each case without giving effect to materiality qualifications or
Material Adverse Effect qualifications) and Acquiror shall have performed and satisfied in all respects all agreements and covenants required hereby to be performed by it prior to or on the Closing
Date; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided that </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>this condition will be deemed satisfied unless any such failure to so perform and/or the inaccuracy of any representation,
individually or in the aggregate, has resulted in or would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Actions or Court Orders.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No suit, action, investigation, inquiry or other proceeding by any governmental
body or other Person or legal or administrative proceeding shall have been instituted or threatened which seeks to restrain, enjoin, prevent the consummation of or otherwise materially affect the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement or which questions the validity or legality of the transactions contemplated hereby or the ability of Seller to transfer the Assets free and clear of any
Encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.3.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Authorization.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller shall have received from Acquiror a copy of resolutions adopted by the board of
directors of Acquiror approving this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which Acquiror is a party and the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, certified by Acquiror's corporate
secretary. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.4.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ancillary Agreements.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror shall have executed and delivered the Ancillary Agreements to which Acquiror
is a party. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.5.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Deliveries.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seller shall have received from Acquiror each of the documents set forth in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;3.2(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and
each of the documents set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;3.3</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> to which Acquiror is a
party. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.6.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effectiveness of Lease Amendment.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Lease Amendment shall have become effective (unless the failure of
the Lease Amendment to become effective is attributable, in whole or in part, to a breach by Seller of its obligations under the Lease Amendment). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.7.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approval Order.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Approval Order and the Sale Procedure Order shall have been entered and any
modifications to the forms of Approval Order and Sale Procedure Order attached as </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;A</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;K</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> hereto shall be reasonably satisfactory
to Parent. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The obligations of Acquiror to consummate the transactions provided for hereby are subject, in the discretion of Acquiror, to the satisfaction, on or prior to the
Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, any of which may be waived by Acquiror: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.1.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Representations, Warranties and Covenants.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All representations and warranties of the Seller Parties
contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all respects at and as of the date of this Agreement and at and as of the Closing Date (in each case without giving effect to materiality
qualifications or Material Adverse Effect qualifications) and the Seller Parties shall have performed and satisfied in all respects all agreements and covenants required hereby to be performed by it
prior to or on the Closing Date; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided that </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>this condition will be deemed satisfied unless any such failure to so perform and/or the inaccuracy of
any representation, individually or in the aggregate, has resulted in or would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consents; Regulatory Compliance and Approval.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The consents set forth on </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;9.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> necessary for the conveyance of
the Assets or the valid consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall have been
obtained, Acquiror shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that LaSalle
Bank National Association shall release all liens or other Encumbrances of LaSalle Bank National Association on the Assets upon payment by Acquiror of the portion of the Purchase Price to be paid to
Seller's Account in accordance with </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.4</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and LaSalle Bank National Association National Association shall have executed and delivered the
Closing Adjustment Escrow Agreement and the Escrow Indemnification Agreement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.3.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Actions or Court Orders.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No suit, action, investigation, inquiry or other proceeding by any governmental
body or other Person or legal or administrative proceeding shall have been instituted or threatened which seeks to restrain, enjoin, prevent the consummation of or otherwise materially affect the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement or which questions the validity or legality of the transactions contemplated hereby or the ability of Seller to transfer the Assets free and clear of any
Encumbrances. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.4.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Material Changes.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the Interim Balance Sheet Date, there shall not have been any Material Adverse
Change not reflected on </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Schedule&nbsp;4.5</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.5.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Deliveries.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror shall have received from the Seller Parties or such other parties each of the
documents set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;3.2(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and each of the documents set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;3.3</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.6.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effectiveness of Lease Amendment.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Lease Amendment shall have become effective (unless the failure of
the Lease Amendment to become effective is attributable, in whole or in part, to a breach by Acquiror of its obligations under the Lease Amendment). </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.7.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Final Order.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Approval Order and the Sale Procedure Order shall have been entered and shall have become
a Final Order, (ii)&nbsp;any modifications to the forms of Approval Order and Sale Procedure Order attached as </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;A</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Exhibit&nbsp;K</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> hereto
shall be reasonably satisfactory to Acquiror and (iii)&nbsp;any other orders of the Bankruptcy Court with respect to this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Acquiror. </FONT></P>

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NAME="lf1855_article_x._actions_by_s__lf102385"> </A>
<A NAME="toc_lf1855_4"> </A>
<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE X.<BR>  <BR>    ACTIONS BY SELLER AND ACQUIROR AFTER THE CLOSING    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Books and Records; Tax Matters</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Books and Records.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each party agrees that it will cooperate with and make available to the other parties,
during normal business hours, all Books and Records, information and </FONT></P>

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employees (without substantial disruption of employment) retained and remaining in existence after the Closing which are necessary or useful in connection with any tax inquiry, audit, investigation
or dispute, any litigation or investigation or any other matter requiring any such Books and Records, information or employees for any reasonable business purpose. The party requesting any such Books
and Records, information or employees shall bear all of the out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, but excluding reimbursement for
salaries and employee benefits) reasonably incurred in connection with providing such Books and Records, information or employees. All information received pursuant to this </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.1(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall be
subject to provisions set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;6.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> above. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cooperation and Records Retention.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Seller Parties and Acquiror shall each provide the other with such
assistance as may reasonably be requested by any of them in connection with the preparation of any Tax Return, audit, or other examination by any taxing authority or judicial or administrative
proceedings relating to Liability for Taxes. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survival of Representations, Etc</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;All
of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made by each party in this Agreement or in any attachment, Exhibit, the Disclosure Schedule,
certificate, document or list delivered by any such party pursuant hereto shall survive the Closing for a period of (and claims based upon or arising out of such representations, warranties, covenants
and agreements may be asserted at any time before the date which shall be) eighteen (18)&nbsp;months following the Closing, except with respect to the representations and warranties set forth in </FONT> <FONT
SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;4.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;4.3</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, which shall survive indefinitely and the representations and
warranties set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;4.20</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;4.23</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;4.28</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> which shall survive until
thirty (30)&nbsp;days following the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations (with
extensions) with respect to the matters addressed in such sections. Seller, on the one hand, and Acquiror, on the other hand, shall be entitled to rely upon the representations and warranties of
Acquiror or the Seller Parties, as applicable, set forth in this Agreement. The termination of the representations and warranties provided herein shall not affect the rights of a party in respect of
any Claim made by such party in a writing received by the applicable party prior to the expiration of the applicable survival period provided herein. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject
to the following sentence and </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.2(d)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, any covenant required to be performed prior to the Closing
shall not survive the Closing, and any covenant required to be performed after the Closing shall survive the Closing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if and to the extent that a covenant contained
herein requires performance prior to and after the Closing, such covenant shall survive the Closing solely to the extent intended or required to be performed after the Closing. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject
to </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.2(d)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> below, upon the Closing, the conditions set forth in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;VIII</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;IX</I></FONT><FONT
SIZE=2> shall expire and be of no further force or effect. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;Nothing
in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.2(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> or </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.2(c)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall limit
Acquiror's indemnification rights with respect to breaches of representations and warranties even if such breaches relate to matters that also would constitute breaches of any covenants that do not
survive the Closing or to matters that would have resulted in the failure of any condition to the Closing to be satisfied. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.3.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Indemnification</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By the Seller Parties.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each of the Seller Parties, jointly and severally, shall indemnify, save and hold
harmless Acquiror, its stockholders, Affiliates and subsidiaries and its and their respective Representatives (collectively, the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Acquiror
Indemnitees</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), from and against any and all costs, losses (including, without limitation, diminution in value), Taxes, Liabilities, obligations, damages, lawsuits,
deficiencies, claims, demands, and expenses (whether or not arising out of third-party claims), including, without limitation, interest, penalties, costs of mitigation, losses in </FONT></P>

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connection with any Environmental Law (including, without limitation, any clean-up or remedial action), Liabilities arising under or relating to the Employee Plans or employees or former
employees of Seller, lost profits and other losses resulting from any shutdown or curtailment of operations, damages to the environment, attorneys' fees and all amounts paid in investigation, defense
or settlement of any of the foregoing (herein, "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Damages</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), incurred in connection with, arising out of, resulting from or incident to (i)&nbsp;any
breach of any representation or warranty or the inaccuracy of any representation made by any of the Seller Parties in this Agreement; (ii)&nbsp;any breach of any covenant or agreement made by any of
the Seller Parties in this Agreement; (iii)&nbsp;any Excluded Liability; (iv)&nbsp;any Damages arising prior to the Closing Date of any nature (absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) of
Seller, or any ERISA Affiliate of Seller arising under or related to any Employee Plan; (v)&nbsp;any product shipped or manufactured by, or any services provided by Seller prior to the Closing Date;
(vi)&nbsp;any Liability (other than the Assumed Liabilities) imposed upon Acquiror by reason of Acquiror's status as transferee of the Business or the Assets; (vii)&nbsp;any Liability (other than
the Assumed Liabilities) imposed upon the Acquiror Indemnitees by reason of and to the extent arising from Seller's conduct of the Business on or prior to the Closing Date; or (viii)&nbsp;any claim
by any Person for brokerage or finder's fees or commissions or similar payments based upon any agreement or understanding alleged to have been made by any such Person with any of the Seller Parties
(or any Person acting on their behalf) in connection with any transactions contemplated by this Agreement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
term "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Damages</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" as used in this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.3</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> is not limited to matters asserted
by third parties against Seller or Acquiror, but includes Damages incurred or sustained by Seller or Acquiror in the absence of third-party claims. Payments by a party of amounts for which such party
is indemnified hereunder shall not be a condition precedent to recovery. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By Acquiror.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquiror shall indemnify and save and hold harmless Seller, its Affiliates, and its
Representatives (collectively, the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Seller Indemnitees</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") from and against any and all Damages incurred in connection with, arising out of, resulting
from or incident to (i)&nbsp;any breach of any representation or warranty or the inaccuracy of any representation, made by Acquiror in or pursuant to this Agreement; (ii)&nbsp;any breach of any
covenant or agreement made by Acquiror in or pursuant to this Agreement; (iii)&nbsp;from and after the Closing, any Assumed Liability; (iv)&nbsp;any Liability (other than the Excluded Liabilities)
imposed upon the Seller Indemnitees by reason of and to the extent arising from Acquiror's conduct of the Business after the Closing Date or (v)&nbsp;any Liability arising from and after the Closing
resulting from the failure to obtain consent to the assignment of the Richmond Lease from Seller to Acquiror at the Closing. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cooperation.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party
and such attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such lawsuit or action and any appeal arising therefrom; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, that the
indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such lawsuit or action and any appeal arising therefrom. The parties shall cooperate with each other in
any notifications to insurers. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Claims Between the Parties.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;References in this </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;X</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> to "indemnifying party" when an Acquiror Indemnitee is an
indemnified party shall be deemed references to Seller and Parent, jointly
and severally. If a claim for Damages (a "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Claim</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") is to be made by a party entitled to indemnification hereunder against the indemnifying party, the
party claiming such indemnification shall, subject to </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.3</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, give written notice (a "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Claim
Notice</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") to the indemnifying party as soon as practicable after the party entitled to indemnification becomes aware of any fact, condition or event which may give rise to
Damages for which indemnification may be sought under this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>. All Claims for Damages against Parent under this Agreement shall
constitute administrative expenses under Sections 503(b) and 507(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code and shall be payable in accordance with this </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;X</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> without further order of the Bankruptcy Court.
</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Defense of Third-Party Claims.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If any lawsuit or enforcement action is filed by a third party against any
party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within fifteen (15)&nbsp;calendar
days after the service of the citation or summons). The failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice hereunder shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder, except to the extent that
the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. After such notice, if the indemnifying party shall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party
shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such lawsuit or action, then the indemnifying party shall be entitled, if it so elects at its own cost, risk and
expense, (i)&nbsp;to take control of the defense and investigation of such lawsuit or action, (ii)&nbsp;to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same unless the
named parties to such action or proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party has been advised in writing by counsel that there may be one or more
legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party, in which event the indemnified party shall be entitled, at the
indemnifying party's cost, risk and expense, to separate counsel of its own choosing, and (iii)&nbsp;to compromise or settle such claim, which compromise
or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld (unless such compromise or settlement (a)&nbsp;solely requires
payment of monetary damages by the indemnifying party and (b)&nbsp;does not impose obligations or restrictions on or require the admission of liability by the indemnified party or its business, in
which case approval of the indemnified party shall not be required); </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, if the resolution of any such Claim is reasonably expected to
impose obligations or restrictions on the indemnified party or its business, then, notwithstanding the foregoing, the indemnified party shall be entitled to control such resolution, including, without
limitation, to take control of the defense and investigation of such lawsuit or action, to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, at the indemnifying party's
cost, risk and expense, and to compromise or settle such Claim (which compromise or settlement shall be subject to the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If
the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such claim within fifteen (15)&nbsp;calendar days after receipt of the Claim Notice, the indemnified party against which such
claim has been asserted will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's cost and expense, the defense, compromise or
settlement of such claim on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, that such Claim shall not be
compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes the defense of the claim, the
indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any
action effected pursuant to and in accordance with this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.3</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the
indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless an indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. The right to indemnification, payment of Damages or
other remedy based on any representations, warranties, covenants and obligations will not be affected by any investigation conducted with respect to, or any knowledge acquired (or capable or being
acquired) at any time, whether before or after the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the Closing, with respect to the accuracy or inaccuracy of or compliance with, any such representation,
warranty, covenant or obligation. The waiver of any condition based on the accuracy of any representation or warranty, or on the performance of or compliance with any covenant or obligation, will not
affect the right to indemnification, payment of Damages, or other remedies based on such representations, warranties, covenants and obligations. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Limitations on Indemnity.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither Acquiror, on the one hand, nor any of the Seller Parties, on the other
hand, shall be liable to the other under </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.3(a)(i)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> or </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.3(b)(i)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, as
applicable, for any Damages until the aggregate amount otherwise due the party being indemnified exceeds an accumulated total of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00); </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>provided </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>that, once the
aggregate amount of Damages exceeds such threshold amount, then the indemnified party shall have the right to recover all
Damages in excess of such threshold; </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided further </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>that (i)&nbsp;the Seller Parties' liability under </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.3(a)(i)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall not exceed the amount
of the Holdback Fund (as adjusted pursuant to </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.7(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>) and (ii)&nbsp;Acquiror's liability under </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.3(b)(i)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall not
exceed the amount of the Holdback Fund (as adjusted pursuant to </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.7(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the limitations contemplated by
this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.3(f)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall not apply to or limit any recovery for Damages arising from fraudulent misrepresentation or fraudulent conduct. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.4.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Holdback Amount.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each of Acquiror and Seller shall enter into the Escrow Indemnification Agreement with
the Escrow Agent. On the Closing Date, Acquiror shall deposit the Holdback Amount in an escrow fund held by the Escrow Agent (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Holdback Fund</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). All
interest and other income earned from the investment of the Holdback Fund shall be the property of Acquiror, distributed to Acquiror and taxable to Acquiror. To the extent that any portion of the
Holdback Amount is distributed to Seller in accordance with the provisions of the Escrow Indemnification Agreement, Acquiror shall pay interest to Seller on such amount calculated from the Closing
Date at a rate equal to the rate of interest earned in the Holdback Fund from the Closing Date through the date that the Holdback Amount or portion thereof is paid to Seller. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.5.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bulk Sales.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It may not be practicable to comply or attempt to comply with the procedures of the "Bulk
Sales Act" or similar law of any or all of the states in which the Assets are situated or of any other state which may be asserted to be applicable to the transactions contemplated hereby.
Accordingly, to induce Acquiror to waive any requirements for compliance with any or all of such laws, the Seller Parties hereby agree jointly and severally that the indemnity provisions of </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.3</I></FONT><FONT
SIZE=2> hereof shall apply to any Damages incurred by any Acquiror Indemnitees arising out of or resulting from the failure of the Seller
Parties or the Acquiror Parties to comply with any such laws. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.6.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;All
real property taxes, personal property taxes and similar ad valorem obligations levied with respect to the assets of Seller for a taxable period which includes (but
does not end on) the Closing Date shall, to the extent not reflected as Current Liabilities on the Closing Balance Sheet, be apportioned between Seller and Acquiror based on the number of days of such
taxable period which fall on or before the Closing Date (a "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Pre-Closing Tax Period</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") and the number of days of such taxable period after the
Closing Date (a "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Post-Closing Tax Period</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). Seller Parties shall be liable for the proportionate amount of such taxes not reflected as
Current Liabilities on the Closing Balance Sheet that is attributable to the Pre-Closing Tax Period, and Acquiror shall be liable for the proportionate amount of such taxes that is
attributable to the Post-Closing Tax Period. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;With
respect to Taxes to be prorated in accordance with this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.6(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> only, Acquiror shall prepare and
timely fill all Tax Returns required to be filed after the Closing with respect to the assets of Seller. Acquiror's preparation of any such Tax Return shall be subject to Seller's approval, not to be
unreasonably withheld. Acquiror shall make such Tax Returns available for Seller's review no later than fifteen (15)&nbsp;days prior to the due date for filing such Tax Return. Within ten
(10)&nbsp;days after receipt of such Tax Return, Seller Parties shall pay to Acquiror Seller's proportionate share of the amount shown as due on such Tax Return determined in accordance with this </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.6(b)
</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> of this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Parties shall make appropriate adjustments for the tax benefits if any, accruing from the indemnifiable Damages in calculating the amount of Damages under this
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.7.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Insurance.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The parties shall make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds actually received in
calculating Damages under this Agreement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.8.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exclusive Remedy.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Parties agree that should the Closing occur, the indemnification provisions of this </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;X</I></FONT><FONT
SIZE=2>shall be the exclusive remedy with respect to any Claims for breaches of representations and warranties under this Agreement, this
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;10.8</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>shall not apply with respect to any Claims for breaches of representations and warranties under this Agreement arising from
fraudulent misrepresentation or fraudulent conduct. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.9.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right of Offset.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, Acquiror may withhold and set
off against any amounts due to any Seller Party under </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;2.7</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> the amount of any Damages to which any Seller Indemnitee is entitled. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE XI.<BR>  <BR>    TERMINATION    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.1.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Termination</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;This
Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to Closing: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By
mutual written consent of Acquiror and Seller; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;By
Acquiror or the Seller Parties if the Closing shall not have occurred on or before August&nbsp;31, 2002 (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Termination
Date</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"); </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided, however</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, that this provision shall not be available to a Party that is in material breach of any of its
representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;By
Acquiror if any of the conditions set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;IX</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall, in the reasonable judgment of Acquiror, have
become incapable of fulfillment prior to the Termination Date (and such condition is
not waived in writing by Acquiror); </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided that </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>this provision shall not be available to Acquiror if Acquiror is in material breach of any of its
representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement; or </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;By
the Seller Parties if any of the conditions set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;VIII</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> (other than the condition set forth in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;8.6</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>) shall, in the
reasonable judgment of Seller, have become incapable of fulfillment prior to the Termination Date (and such condition
is not waived in writing by Seller); </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided that </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>this provision shall not be available to the Seller Parties if any Seller Party is in material breach
of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;This
Agreement will automatically terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following unless Acquiror elects, in its sole discretion, to waive the applicable
provision: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;if
the Sale Procedure Order has not been entered by the Bankruptcy Court by June&nbsp;14, 2002; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;if
the Approval Order has not been entered by the Bankruptcy Court by July&nbsp;17, 2002; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;if
either the Sale Procedure Order (including the Bidding Procedures) or the Approval Order shall fail to be in full force and effect or shall have been stayed,
reversed, modified or amended in any respect without the prior written consent of Acquiror, which may be withheld in its sole discretion; or </FONT></P>

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a Chapter 11 Trustee is appointed in the Case or the Case is converted to a case under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Termination Payment</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;In
the event (i)&nbsp;the Closing does not occur (other than as a result of a material breach by Acquiror) notwithstanding the satisfaction of the conditions set forth
in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;VIII</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;IX  </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>or as a result of a material willful breach (including a
material willful anticipatory breach) of this Agreement by either Seller Party or (ii)&nbsp;the Closing does not
occur (other than a result of a material willful breach by Acquiror) and a sale of a material portion of the Business (or of Seller) to a Qualified Prospect or an Affiliate of a Qualified Prospect (a
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Third Party Sale"</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>) is consummated within one hundred eighty (180)&nbsp;days of the termination of this Agreement (A)&nbsp;by Acquiror pursuant to </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.1(a)
(ii</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>) or </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.1(a)(iii</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>), (B)&nbsp;by Seller pursuant to </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.1(a)(ii)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> (unless Acquiror would not have the
right to also terminate the Agreement pursuant to
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.1(a)(ii)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> at the time Seller terminates this Agreement pursuant to </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.1(a)(ii)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>) or (C)&nbsp;pursuant to </FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.1(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, or (iii)&nbsp;the
Bankruptcy Court enters an order approving a Qualified Bid (as such term is defined in the Bidding Procedures) other than that of Acquiror, then Seller Parties shall jointly and severally be obligated
to pay Acquiror or any designees of Acquiror, Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Break-Up Fee</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") plus an amount equal to the
Acquiror's Expenses (the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Fee Reimbursement</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>," and together with the Break-Up Fee, the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Termination
Payment</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"); </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>provided that </I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>clause&nbsp;(ii) shall not apply if the conditions set forth in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;IX</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> were satisfied and
Acquiror breached its obligation to consummate the Closing pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. If none of
clauses (i), (ii)&nbsp;or (iii)&nbsp;of the preceding sentence is applicable and this Agreement is terminated by Acquiror pursuant to </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.1(a)(iii</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>) because, in the reasonable judgment of
Acquiror, the condition set forth in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;9.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> has become incapable of fulfillment prior to the Termination Date (other than as a result of an event occurring after the date of
this Agreement that is not within the control of Seller Parties so long as Seller Parties have taken all reasonable actions to mitigate the effects of such event), the Seller Parties shall jointly and
severally be obligated to pay Acquiror or any designees of Acquiror an amount equal to the Fee Reimbursement. If the Bankruptcy Court disallows any portion of the Termination Payment as it relates to
Parent, Parent's joint and several liability under this sentence shall be the maximum amount permitted by the Bankruptcy Court (it being understood that Seller shall remain jointly and severally
liable for the full amount of the Termination Payment). If this Agreement is terminated by Seller Parties pursuant to </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.1(a)(iv)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>
because, in the reasonable judgment of the Seller Parties, the condition set forth in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;8.1</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> has become incapable of fulfillment prior to
the Closing Date (other than as a result of an event occurring after the date of this Agreement that is not within the control of Acquiror so long as Acquiror has taken all reasonable actions to
mitigate the effect of such event), Acquiror shall be obligated to pay Parent an amount equal to Parent's Expenses. Any Termination Payment, Fee Reimbursement or Parent's Expenses payable upon
termination of this Agreement pursuant to any of the Sections referenced in this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall be paid by Seller Parties to Acquiror or its
designee or by Acquiror to Parent or its designee, as applicable on the date this Agreement is terminated (or, if applicable, on the date that a Third Party Sale is consummated or on the date that the
Bankruptcy Court enters an order approving a Qualified Bid). </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;All
payments and refunds to Acquiror or any designees of Acquiror pursuant to this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall be by wire
transfer of immediately available funds to such account or accounts as Acquiror shall designate in writing. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;The
obligation of Parent to pay any Termination Payment or Fee Reimbursement shall be entitled to administrative status under 11 U.S.C. Section&nbsp;503(b) and 507(a). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.3.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Procedure and Effect of Termination.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the event of termination of this Agreement: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;Each
party will redeliver all documents, work papers and other material of any other party relating to the transactions contemplated hereby, and all copies thereof,
whether so obtained before or after the execution hereof, to the party furnishing the same; and </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;No
party hereto shall have any Liability to any other party to this Agreement, except as stated in subsections (a), and (b)&nbsp;of this </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.3</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and except that Seller shall remain liable for any
Termination Payment owed or that becomes owed to Acquiror pursuant to </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> and except that this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.3(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> shall not relieve any
party from
liabilities arising from any breach of this Agreement occurring prior to the proper termination of this Agreement (to the extent the non-breaching Party's damages exceed any payments such
Party may receive pursuant to </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;11.2</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>). The foregoing provisions shall not limit or restrict the availability of specific performance or
other injunctive relief to the extent that specific performance or such other relief would otherwise be available to a party hereunder. </FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>ARTICLE XII.<BR>  <BR>    MISCELLANEOUS    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.1.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assignment.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or obligations hereunder may be assigned by any
party without the prior written consent of the other parties; except that Acquiror may, without such consent, assign all such rights to any lender as collateral security and assign all such rights and
obligations to any Affiliate or subsidiary of Acquiror or to a successor in interest to Acquiror, in each case which shall assume all rights and obligations of Acquiror under this Agreement, so long
as Acquiror remains liable for its obligations hereunder. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors
and permitted assigns, and no other person shall have any right, benefit or obligation under this Agreement as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notices.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All notices, requests, demands and other communications which are required or may be given under
this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when received if personally delivered; when transmitted if transmitted by telecopy; the day after it is sent, if sent for
next day delivery to a domestic address by recognized overnight delivery service (</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>e.g.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>, Federal Express); and upon receipt, if sent by certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested. In each case notice shall be sent to: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>If
to a Seller Party, addressed to: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>HA-LO
Industries,&nbsp;Inc.<BR>
500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 350<BR>
Deerfield, Illinois 60015<BR>
Attention: Marc S. Simon, Chief Executive Officer<BR>
Facsimile: (847)&nbsp;600-4500 </FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>With
a copy to: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>Neal
Gerber&nbsp;&amp; Eisenberg<BR>
2 North LaSalle Street<BR>
Chicago, Illinois 60602<BR>
Attention: Barry Shkolnik, Esq.<BR>
Facsimile: (312)&nbsp;269-1747 </FONT></P>

</UL>
</UL>
</UL>
<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>48</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>If
to Acquiror, addressed to: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>Equity
Marketing,&nbsp;Inc.<BR>
6330 San Vicente Blvd.<BR>
Los Angeles, California 90048<BR>
Attention: Leland P. Smith, Esq.,<BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Vice President and General Counsel<BR>
Facsimile: (323)&nbsp;932-4488 </FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>With
a copy to: </FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>Latham&nbsp;&amp;
Watkins<BR>
633 West Fifth Street, Suite 4000<BR>
Los Angeles, California 90071<BR>
Attention: W. Alex Voxman, Esq.<BR>
Facsimile: (213)&nbsp;891-8763 </FONT></P>

</UL>
</UL>
</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>or
to such other place and with such other copies as either party may designate as to itself by written notice to the others. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.3.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Choice of Law.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and the rights of the parties determined in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without reference to principles of conflicts of laws. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.4.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, together with all
exhibits and schedules hereto and thereto (including the Disclosure Schedule), constitute the entire agreement among the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior
agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written, of the parties. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Parties acknowledge and agree that </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;16</I></FONT><FONT
SIZE=2> of the Lease Amendment is not intended to modify the representations and warranties of the Parties contained herein. This Agreement
may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the parties hereto. No amendment, supplement, modification or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding unless
executed in writing by the party to be bound thereby. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (whether or not
similar), nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.5.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Counterparts.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.6.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expenses.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, each party hereto shall pay its own legal,
accounting, out-of-pocket and other expenses incident to this Agreement and to any action taken by such party in preparation for carrying this Agreement into effect. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.7.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Severability.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the event that any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement or in any
other instrument referred to herein, shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, then to the maximum extent permitted by law, such invalidity, illegality or
unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement or any other such instrument. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.8.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Headings.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The titles, captions or headings of the Articles and Sections herein are for convenience of
reference only and are not intended to be a part of or to affect or restrict the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.9.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Publicity.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as required by applicable law, neither Acquiror nor Seller shall issue any press release
or make any public statement regarding the transactions contemplated hereby, without prior written approval of the other party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Acquiror may, at its discretion, issue or
make an appropriate press release or public announcement after the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the closing. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.10.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cumulative Remedies.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All rights and remedies of either party hereto are cumulative of each other, and the
exercise of one or more rights or remedies shall not prejudice or impair the concurrent or subsequent exercise of other rights or remedies provided in this Agreement, and nothing herein shall
be deemed to preclude Acquiror from bringing an action for specific performance or seeking injunctive relief. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.11.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Third-Party Beneficiaries.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their
permitted assigns and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person or entity any legal or equitable right, Claim, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever
under or by reason of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Acquiror Indemnitees are intended third-party beneficiaries of </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Article&nbsp;X</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>
of this Agreement. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.12.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arbitration; Process</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;Except
as provided in </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;12.12(b)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> below, in the event any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to
this Agreement or the making, performance or interpretation thereof shall be heard and determined by the Bankruptcy Court, and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of
the Bankruptcy Court with respect to such claims, waives (and shall not plead or claim) any objection it may now or hereafter have to venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims shall be
heard and determined only in the Bankruptcy Court and agrees not to bring any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any transactions contemplated hereby in any other court. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;If
the Bankruptcy Court abstains from exercising or declines to exercise jurisdiction as provided in </FONT> <FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;12.12(a)</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> above, then any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement
or the making, performance or interpretation
thereof shall be settled by arbitration in the City of Chicago, Illinois, in accordance with the with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect, and
judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any Federal or State Court in Los Chicago, Illinois having competent jurisdiction over the subject matter of the controversy. Notwithstanding
anything in this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;12.12</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> to the contrary, any of the parties hereto may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for interim relief or a
provisional remedy pending the decision of the arbitrator. If any party to this Agreement brings an action to enforce its rights under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover
its costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in connection with such action, including any appeal of such action. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;Process
in any arbitration or proceeding referred to in this </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Section&nbsp;12.12</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> may be served on any party anywhere in
the world. </FONT></P>

</UL>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.13.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B><I>WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.</I></B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT
TO TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING
IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ANY OF THEM MAY FILE A COPY OF THIS PARAGRAPH WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF THE KNOWING, VOLUNTARY AND BARGAINED-FOR
AGREEMENT AMONG THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY TO WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY AND THAT
ANY ACTION WHATSOEVER BETWEEN THEM RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY SHALL INSTEAD BE TRIED IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION BY A JUDGE SITTING WITHOUT A
JURY.</B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><I>[Signature Page Follows]</I></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>50</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed on their respective behalf, by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, all as of the
day and year first set forth above. </FONT></P>

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<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2><B>EQUITY MARKETING,&nbsp;INC.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>By:</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>LELAND P. SMITH</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2>Leland P. Smith</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2>Senior Vice President</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2><B>HA-LO INDUSTRIES,&nbsp;INC.</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>By:</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>MARC S. SIMON</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2>Marc S. Simon</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2>Chief Executive Officer</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2><B>PROMOTIONAL MARKETING, L.L.C.</B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B><BR>
d/b/a UPSHOT</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>By:</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2>/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>MARC S. SIMON</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2>Marc S. Simon</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="5%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2>Manager</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_la1855_1">EXHIBIT 10.1</A></FONT><BR>
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<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_lc1855_1">ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_lc1855_2">RECITALS</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_lc1855_3">AGREEMENT</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_lc1855_4">ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_lc1855_5">ARTICLE II. PURCHASE AND SALE OF ASSETS; PURCHASE PRICE</A></FONT><BR>
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<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ld1855_1">ARTICLE III. CLOSING</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_ld1855_2">ARTICLE IV. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLER PARTIES</A></FONT><BR>
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<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1855_1">ARTICLE V. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ACQUIROR</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_le1855_2">ARTICLE VI. COVENANTS OF THE SELLER PARTIES AND ACQUIROR</A></FONT><BR>
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<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_lf1855_1">ARTICLE VII. CONSENTS TO ASSIGNMENT</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_lf1855_2">ARTICLE VIII. CONDITIONS TO THE SELLER PARTIES' OBLIGATIONS</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_lf1855_3">ARTICLE IX. CONDITIONS TO ACQUIROR'S OBLIGATIONS</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_lf1855_4">ARTICLE X. ACTIONS BY SELLER AND ACQUIROR AFTER THE CLOSING</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_lf1855_5">ARTICLE XI. TERMINATION</A></FONT><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2><A HREF="#toc_lf1855_6">ARTICLE XII. MISCELLANEOUS</A></FONT><BR>
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