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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-321398
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20171023
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20171026
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20171026

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CHART INDUSTRIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000892553
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FABRICATED PLATE WORK (BOILER SHOPS) [3443]
		IRS NUMBER:				341712937
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-11442
		FILM NUMBER:		171156987

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE INFINITY CORPORATE CENTRE DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			GARFIELD HEIGHTS
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44125-5370
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4407531490

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE INFINITY CORPORATE CENTRE DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			GARFIELD HEIGHTS
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44125-5370
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>FORM <FONT
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<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT
REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 OR 15(d) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October&nbsp;23, 2017 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CHART INDUSTRIES, INC. </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">001-11442</FONT></B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">34-1712937</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>File Number)</B></P></TD>
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<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(770)&nbsp;721-8800</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NOT APPLICABLE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:10pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box below if the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Soliciting material pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14a-12</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14a-12)</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14d-2(b)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.14d-2(b))</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13e-4(c)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">240.13e-4(c))</FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as
defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (&#167;230.405 of this chapter) or Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">12b-2</FONT> of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(&#167;240.12b-2</FONT> of this chapter).
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Emerging growth company&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If an emerging
growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange
Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. </B></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On October&nbsp;23, 2017, and in connection with its ongoing efforts to achieve an orderly succession plan, Chart Industries, Inc. (the
&#147;Company&#148;), determined that effective as of October&nbsp;26, 2017 (the &#147;Effective Date&#148;), Robert H. Wolfe will step down from his position as the Company&#146;s Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. DeWayne Youngberg,
formerly the general counsel of Hudson Products Corporation (&#147;Hudson Products&#148;), will become the Company&#146;s Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary as of the Effective Date. The Company acquired Hudson Products on
September&nbsp;20, 2017. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company and Mr.&nbsp;Wolfe are parties to an Employment Agreement, dated as of November&nbsp;4, 2016 (the
&#147;Employment Agreement&#148;). The Employment Agreement has been terminated as of the Effective Date, and Mr.&nbsp;Wolfe&#146;s departure is being treated as a termination by the Company without cause for purposes of the consideration
Mr.&nbsp;Wolfe will receive from the Company pursuant to the Employment Agreement in connection with his departure. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Furthermore,
Mr.&nbsp;Wolfe and the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement (the &#147;Consulting Agreement&#148;), effective as of the Effective Date, whereby Mr.&nbsp;Wolfe has agreed to provide consulting services and advice to the Company from time to
time during the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> period commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the first anniversary of the Effective Date. For his services under the Consulting Agreement, Mr.&nbsp;Wolfe will receive a
monthly fee of $8,333 per month for 33.3 hours of work per month, and an hourly fee of $250 per hour for any work performed in excess of 33.3 hours per month. The Consulting Agreement provides that Mr.&nbsp;Wolfe will receive at least $100,000 in
such fees for services rendered over the term of the Consulting Agreement, so long as Mr.&nbsp;Wolfe provides continuous service to the Company through the first anniversary of the Effective Date. The Consulting Agreement also contains customary
covenants, terms and conditions, including provisions concerning confidentiality and limitation of liability. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The foregoing summary of
the Consulting Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by Exhibit 10.1 filed herewith. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Financial Statements and Exhibits. </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) Exhibits. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
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<TD VALIGN="top">Date <U>October&nbsp;26, 2017</U></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; border-bottom:1px solid #000000; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">/s/ Jillian C. Evanko</P></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>CONSULTING AGREEMENT </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Consulting Agreement (this &#147;<U>Agreement</U>&#148;), dated as of October&nbsp;26, 2017 (the &#147;<U>Effective Date</U>&#148;), is
entered into by and between Chart Industries, Inc. (the &#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;), and Robert H. Wolfe (&#147;<U>Consultant</U>&#148;). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>RECITALS </U></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS,
the Company and Consultant were parties to that certain Employment Agreement, dated as of November&nbsp;4, 2016 (the &#147;<U>Employment Agreement</U>&#148;), whereby Consultant had been employed by the Company as its Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary, and such Employment Agreement was terminated as of the Effective Date; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">WHEREAS, the Company wishes to retain Consultant to
perform certain consulting services and fulfill certain related duties and obligations under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, commencing on the Effective Date; and </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of (a)&nbsp;the mutual covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement, and (b)&nbsp;other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Consulting Services</U>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Capacity</U>. Consultant agrees that, commencing on the Effective Date, and when and as requested by the Chief
Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or General Counsel of the Company, he will provide consulting services and advice to the Company. Consultant acknowledges that during the term of this Agreement, he will not have the authority to bind the
Company to any contract or arrangement with any outside party, including any outside legal counsel, service provider or vendor, without the written authorization of an officer of the Company or his or her delegate. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Term and Operation</U>. This Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until, and shall
end upon, the first anniversary of the Effective Date. This Agreement will terminate automatically on the death of Consultant. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:8%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Compensation</U>. In consideration of Consultant&#146;s performance of the consulting services, during the term
of this Agreement the Company shall pay Consultant for 33.3 hours of work per month, at a rate of $8,333.33 per month. All work performed and time taken to perform the work shall be reasonably documented by Consultant and subject to audit by
Company. Consultant may also perform work for Company in excess of 33.3 hours per month and be paid an hourly consulting fee (for such work) in an amount equal to $250.00 per hour. Consultant shall invoice the Company for consulting services
rendered on a monthly basis, and the Company shall discharge any such invoice within 30 days of receipt. The Company shall pay Consultant at least $100,000 (the &#147;<U>Annual Minimum Fee</U>&#148;) for services rendered under this Agreement,
provided that Consultant provides continuous service to the Company through the first anniversary of the Effective Date. If, as of the first anniversary of the Effective Date, Consultant shall not have invoiced the Company for at least the Annual
Minimum Fee, </P>

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Consultant shall, within 90 days following the first anniversary of the Effective Date, provide the Company with an invoice for the difference between the Annual Minimum Fee and the aggregate of
the consulting fees incurred during the term of this Agreement, and the Company shall discharge any such invoice within 30 days of receipt. To the extent Consultant presents any invoice to the Company after the amount of fees paid hereunder exceeds
the Annual Minimum Fee, the Company may reduce the amount due under any such invoice to the extent any audit of Consultant&#146;s fees indicates that he was not entitled to such additional amounts. Company shall provide Consultant with office space
at Company&#146;s offices in The Woodlands, Texas as required to perform consulting services. Company shall also provide required business equipment such as a laptop computer, cell phone, and other equipment needed for Consultant&#146;s use in the
provision of consulting services and advice, all at no cost to Consultant. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Independent Contractor</U>.
During the term of this Agreement, Consultant will at all times be and remain an independent contractor. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that, during the term of this Agreement, Consultant will not be treated as an employee of the Company or any
of its affiliates for purposes of federal, state, local or foreign income tax withholding, nor unless otherwise specifically provided by law, for purposes of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, the Social Security Act, the Federal Unemployment
Tax Act or any Worker&#146;s Compensation law of any state or country and for purposes of benefits provided to employees of the Company or any of its affiliates under any employee benefit plan. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that as an
independent contractor, Consultant will be required, during the term of this Agreement, to pay any applicable taxes on the fees paid to Consultant. Consultant shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Company for all tax and other liabilities
(including, without limitation, reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys and other professionals) arising out of or relating to Consultant&#146;s failure to report and pay all employment income taxes or other taxes due on taxable amounts paid to or
on behalf of Consultant by the Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Preservation of Company Confidential Information</U>. Consultant
agrees at all times: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not to disclose to any third party any Confidential Information learned by Consultant at
any time or any Confidential Information developed by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; except such information which is now public or hereafter becomes published or otherwise generally available to the public other than through breach of this
Agreement; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That Consultant will only disclose Confidential Information to employees, agents or subcontractors
of Consultant who have a need to know such information in order to carry out Consultant&#146;s responsibilities hereunder, and only then to those who have been advised that such information is confidential and proprietary and then only to those who
have agreed to accept the same obligation of confidentiality and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-use</FONT> as Consultant; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Even after any Confidential Information obtained by Consultant or any Confidential Information developed by
Consultant pursuant to this Agreement becomes generally available to the public, not to disclose the fact that such information was furnished to Consultant by Company, originated with Company, or was developed by Consultant pursuant to this
Agreement, unless that fact is also published; </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not to put to commercial use or use in any way except for the benefit
of Company any Confidential Information disclosed to Consultant or any Confidential Information developed by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As used herein, &#147;<U>Confidential Information</U>&#148; includes any
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information Consultant receives directly or indirectly from the Company or acquired or developed in the course of his consultancy and any other <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT>
information received or developed by, or disclosed to, Consultant during the course of or arising out of his previous employment with the Company, including by way of example only, trade secrets (including organizational charts, employee information
such as credentials, skill sets and background information), ideas, inventions, methods, designs, formulas, systems, improvements, prices, discounts, business affairs, products, product specifications, manufacturing processes, data and <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">know-how</FONT> and technical information of any kind whatsoever, unless such information has been publicly disclosed by authorized officials of the Company. In the event information which is
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> becomes public due to disclosure by Consultant which is not authorized by the Company, such information shall be deemed <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> for purposes of this
Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For the avoidance of doubt, the Consultant may disclose the Confidential Information to the extent
required by law or order of a court or governmental agency. However, in such case, Consultant must give the Company prompt notice and consult with the Company about whether to obtain a protective order or otherwise protect the confidentiality of the
Confidential Information, all as directed by and at the Company&#146;s expense. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great loss and immediate and
irreparable injury may be suffered by the Company if the Consultant should breach or violate any of the covenants and agreements set forth in this clause. The parties agree that such covenants and agreements are reasonably necessary to protect and
preserve the Company&#146;s interests. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Trading in the Company&#146;s Securities</U>. In the course of
performing consulting services pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant may become aware of material <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information, whether it be Confidential Information or otherwise. Consultant hereby expressly
agrees to hold such information in strictest confidence and to not trade in the securities of the Company until such material <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-public</FONT> information is made public through public announcement, governmental
filings or other method generally accepted as public dissemination of material information. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Limitation of
Liability</U>. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither party is assuming any liability for the actions or omissions of the other party except
as stated in this Agreement. The Company releases, and shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend, Consultant for all claims, loss and liability arising out of or relating in any way to Consultant&#146;s provision of the consulting services and
advice rendered hereunder unless and only to the extent that such claims are directly caused by Consultant&#146;s gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the performance of his work hereunder. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement limits or excludes either party&#146;s
liability to the extent it relates to: death or personal injury caused by its negligence; fraud; fraudulent misrepresentation; or any other liability which may not be lawfully limited or excluded. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Neither party shall be liable for consequential, special, incidental
or indirect damages or for (i)&nbsp;loss of profits, revenue, use, opportunity, capital or financing, or goodwill; (ii)&nbsp;loss of business or business opportunity or (iii)&nbsp;loss of anticipated savings, whether suffered in this or in any
collateral transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each party agrees to use all reasonable endeavours to mitigate any losses which it may
suffer under or in connection with this Agreement (including in relation to any losses covered by an indemnity) and any amounts it seeks from the other party in respect of any such liability. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The provisions of this Article 5 shall apply notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or
otherwise, and regardless of whether liability arises in contract, negligence, statute or otherwise or is now existing or it arises in the future or whether known or unknown. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Survival</U>. Subject to any limits on applicability contained therein, paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 hereof shall
survive and continue in full force in accordance with its terms notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Severability</U>. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to
be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision, but this
Agreement shall be reformed, construed and enforced as if such invalid or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Complete Agreement</U>. This Agreement embodies the complete agreement and understanding between the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and effective as of its date supersedes and preempts any prior understandings, agreements or representations by or between the parties, written or oral, which may have related to the subject matter hereof in any
way; <I><U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>,</I> that this Agreement does not supersede or preempt any provisions of the Employment Agreement that continue to apply to the parties after the Effective Date. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Counterparts</U>. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an
original and both of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Successors and
Assigns</U>. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Consultant, the Company and their respective heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors and assigns, except that neither party may assign any rights
or delegate any obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party. Consultant hereby consents to the assignment by the Company of all of its rights and obligations hereunder to any successor to the Company by merger or
consolidation or purchase of all or substantially all of the Company&#146;s assets, provided such transferee or successor assumes the liabilities of the Company hereunder. </P>
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construed in accordance with, the internal, substantive laws of the State of Delaware. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Amendment and
Waiver</U>. The provisions of this Agreement may be amended or waived only with the prior written consent of the Company and Consultant, and no course of conduct or failure or delay in enforcing the provisions of this Agreement shall affect the
validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Agreement. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE] </P>
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