this amendment ( along with the agreement and the other transaction documents ( as such term is defined in the apsa ) ) supersedes all prior agreements between the parties with respect to its subject matter and constitutes a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter. all of the terms and provisions of this amendment shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. this amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts ( including via facsimile or portable document format ( pdf ) ), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. [ signature page follows ] 2 in witness whereof, the parties have executed and delivered this amendment as of the date first above written. pioneer hi - bred international, inc. by : / s / paul e. schickler name : paul e. schickler title : president s & w seed company by : / s / / s / matthew k. szot name : matthew szot title : cfo [ signature page to second amendment to the contract alfalfa production services agreement ] in witness whereof, the parties have executed and delivered this amendment as of the date first above written.