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<HR SIZE="3" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"> <P STYLE="margin-top:3px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>UNITED STATES </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="3"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><HR WIDTH="17%" SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>FORM 8&#150;K </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><HR WIDTH="17%" SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>March&nbsp;31, 2006 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><HR WIDTH="17%" SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"
ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="6"><B>Huron Consulting Group Inc. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><HR WIDTH="17%" SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>01-0666114</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(State or other jurisdiction of</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>incorporation or organization)</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(Commission File Number)</B></FONT></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>550 West Van Buren Street </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"
ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Chicago, Illinois </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>60607 </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(Address of principal executive offices) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="1"><B>(Zip Code) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>(312) 583-8700 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><HR WIDTH="17%" SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following
provisions: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Item&nbsp;1.01. Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement. </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On April&nbsp;6, 2006, we announced that we had acquired the assets of Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement by and between MSGalt&nbsp;&amp;
Company, LLC, Huron Consulting Services LLC, M.&nbsp;Scott Gillis, Joseph R. Shalleck and Leroy J. Mergy, dated as of March&nbsp;31, 2006 (the &#147;Asset Purchase Agreement&#148;) for $20,387,500. The purchase price is subject to standard
post-closing adjustments. Additional amounts, as described in detail in the Asset Purchase Agreement, will be paid to the sellers if specific performance targets are met over a four-year period. The acquisition was made by our wholly owned
subsidiary, Huron Consulting Services LLC. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the Asset Purchase
Agreement, a copy of which is filed as exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In addition to historical information, this Current Report on Form
8-K contains forward-looking statements as defined in Section&nbsp;21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as &#147;may,&#148;
&#147;should,&#148; &#147;expects,&#148; &#147;plans,&#148; &#147;anticipates,&#148; &#147;believes,&#148; &#147;estimates,&#148; or &#147;continue.&#148; These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectation about our future performance
or achievements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual performance or achievements to be materially different from any expressed by these forward-looking statements. Please see
&#147;Risk Factors&#148; in our Form 10-K and in other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a complete description of the material risks we face. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Item&nbsp;2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On April&nbsp;3, 2006, we closed on the
transaction addressed in the Asset Purchase Agreement. The information from Item&nbsp;1.01 above is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a)</FONT></TD>
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information required by this item will be filed by amendment to this report no later than June&nbsp;16, 2006. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Pro Forma Financial Information. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The information required
by this item will be filed by amendment to this report no later than June&nbsp;16, 2006. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Asset Purchase Agreement by and between MSGalt &amp; Company, LLC, Huron Consulting Services LLC, M. Scott Gillis, Joseph R. Shalleck and Leroy&nbsp;J.&nbsp;Mergy, dated as of March&nbsp;31,
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Press release, dated April&nbsp;6, 2006, announcing the asset purchase of Galt &amp; Company.</FONT></TD></TR>
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FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">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 the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. </FONT></P> <P
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE="margin-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px solid #000000" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Huron Consulting Group Inc.</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(Registrant)</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Date: April&nbsp;6, 2006</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Gary L. Burge</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Vice President,</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Asset Purchase Agreement by and between MSGalt &amp; Company, LLC, Huron Consulting Services LLC, M. Scott Gillis, Joseph R. Shalleck and Leroy J. Mergy, dated as of March&nbsp;31,
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Press release, dated April&nbsp;6, 2006, announcing the asset purchase of Galt &amp; Company.</FONT></TD></TR>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Exhibit 2.1 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT
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ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>by and between </B></FONT></P> <P
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&#147;Seller&#148; </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>and </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2"><B>Huron Consulting Services LLC </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>as &#147;Purchaser&#148; </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"
ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>and </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>M. SCOTT GILLIS, </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>JOSEPH R. SHALLECK and </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>LEROY J.
MERGY </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>as &#147;Guarantors&#148; </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DEFINITIONS; INTERPRETATION</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.1</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Definitions</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Interpretation</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE II</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SALE AND PURCHASE OF ACQUIRED ASSETS; ASSUMPTION OF ASSUMED OBLIGATIONS</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Acquired Assets</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2.2</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Assignment of Contracts, Leases and Other Assets</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">9</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2.3</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Excluded Assets</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Assumed Obligations</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">11</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Excluded Obligations</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">11</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE III</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE; ADJUSTMENTS; PRORATIONS</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">11</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.1</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Purchase Price</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">11</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Prorations</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">12</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.3</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Earn-Out Payments</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.4</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Sale Attribution</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">16</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.5</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Purchase Price Allocation</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">17</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.6</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Payment of Holdback Amount</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">17</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE&nbsp;IV</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER AND GUARANTORS</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">19</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.1</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Organization</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">19</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Authorization</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">19</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Consents and Approvals</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">19</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Absence of Certain Changes or Events</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.6</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Equipment</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">20</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.7</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Real Property</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">20</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Contracts; Defaults</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">21</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Financial Statements</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">22</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Litigation; Court Orders</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Labor and Employment Matters</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.12</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Compliance with Laws</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Permits</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Insurance</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">24</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.20</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No Other Agreements to Sell the Acquired Assets</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">24</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.21</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No Brokers</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">25</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE V</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">25</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Organization of Purchaser</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">25</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Authorization</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">25</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No Conflict or Violation</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">25</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Consents and Approvals</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">26</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">5.5</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No Brokers</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">26</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE VI</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;COVENANTS OF SELLER AND PURCHASER</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">26</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.1</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Implementing Agreement</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">26</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.2</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Failure to Obtain Third Party Consents</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">26</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.3</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Access to Information</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">27</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.4</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Conduct of Business</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">27</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.5</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Updated Disclosure Schedules</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">28</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.6</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Exclusivity</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">28</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE&nbsp;VII</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF PURCHASER</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">29</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.1</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Consents and Approvals</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">29</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.2</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Warranties True as of Both Present Date and Closing Date</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">29</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.3</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Compliance with Agreements and Covenants</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">29</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.4</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Documents</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">29</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.5</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No Material Adverse Change</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">29</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.6</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Senior Management Agreements</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">29</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.7</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Actions or Proceedings</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">29</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE&nbsp;VIII</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF SELLER</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">30</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8.1</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Warranties True as of Both Present Date and Closing Date</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">30</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8.2</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Compliance with Agreements and Covenants</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">30</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8.3</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Documents</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">30</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8.4</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Consent and Approvals</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">30</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8.5</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Actions or Proceedings</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">30</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE IX</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CLOSING</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">9.1</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Closing</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">9.2</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Conveyances at Closing</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE X</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEE PLANS</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.1</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employees</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employee Benefit Matters</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">32</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.3</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Workers&#146; Compensation</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">33</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Liability for Plans</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">33</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No Third Party Beneficiaries</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">33</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.6</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employee Post-Closing Terminations</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">33</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE XI</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TERMINATION</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">34</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Termination</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">34</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Effect of Termination</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">34</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE XII</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ACTIONS BY SELLER, GUARANTORS AND PURCHASER AFTER THE CLOSING</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">35</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Tax Matters</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">35</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Availability of Records</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">35</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Non-Competition</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">36</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">12.4</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Financial Information Cooperation</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">37</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE XIII</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SURVIVAL AND INDEMNIFICATION</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">37</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.1</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Survival of Representations</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">37</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.2</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Seller Indemnifications</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">37</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.3</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">By Purchaser</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">38</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.4</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Notice of Claims</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">38</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.5</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Assumption of Defense of Third Party Claims</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">38</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.6</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Settlement of Third Party Claims</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">39</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.7</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Limitations on Indemnity Payments</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">39</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.8</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Offset Right</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">40</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.9</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Characterization of Indemnity Payments</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">41</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.10</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Indemnification as Exclusive Remedy</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">41</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">ARTICLE&nbsp;XIV</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MISCELLANEOUS</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">41</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.1</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Assignment</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">41</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.2</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Amendment</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">41</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.3</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Notices</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">42</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.4</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Waivers</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">43</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">No Third Party Beneficiaries</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">43</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Publicity</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">43</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Further Assurances</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">43</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.8</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Severability</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">44</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.9</FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Entire Understanding</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">44</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Applicable Law</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.11</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Jurisdiction of Disputes; Waiver of Jury Trial</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">44</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.12</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Counterparts</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">44</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.13</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Facsimile Signatures</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">45</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.14</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Expenses</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">45</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.15</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Transfer Taxes and Fees</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">45</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.16</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Representation of Counsel; Mutual Negotiation</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">45</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.17</FONT></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Bulk Transfer Laws</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">45</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="88%"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1%"></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px;border-bottom:1px solid #000000" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>EXHIBIT</B></FONT></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;<FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">A.</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">FORM OF BILL OF SALE, ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">A</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">B.</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">FORM OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">B</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">C.</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">FORM OF OPINION OF SELLER&#146;S COUNSEL</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">C</FONT></TD></TR>
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STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 1.1A:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Excluded Contracts</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 1.1B:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Excluded Employees</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 1.1C:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Financial Statements</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 1.1D:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Permitted Encumbrances</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 1.1E:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Sales Attribution Percentage</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 2.1(a):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Equipment</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 2.1(c):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Intellectual Property</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 2.2(a):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Real Property Leases</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 2.2(b):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Personal Property Leases</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 2.2(f):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Permits</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 2.3(j):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Additional Excluded Assets</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 2.5(d):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Retained Litigation</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 3.3(iv):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">BR Margin Percentage</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 3.3(vi):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Earn-Out Multiple</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.4:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Seller Consents and Approvals</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.5:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Absence of Certain Changes or Events</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.8(a):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Certain Contracts and Commitments</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.8(b):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Defaults under Contracts</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.9:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Exceptions to Financial Statements; Undisclosed Liabilities</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.10:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Litigation; Court Orders</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.11:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employees</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.12:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Violations of Laws or Permits</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.13:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Permits</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.14(a):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Employee Benefit Plans</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.15(c):</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Intellectual Property</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="2"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.16:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Tax Matters</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.17:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Performance of Engagements</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.18:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Customers</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 4.19</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Insurance</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 5.4:</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Purchaser Consents and Approvals</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Schedule 7.1:</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Required Consents</FONT></TD></TR>
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STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this &#147;<U>Agreement</U>&#148;), dated as of March&nbsp;31, 2006, is entered into by and between MSGalt&nbsp;&amp;
Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (&#147;<U>Seller</U>&#148;), Huron Consulting Services LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (&#147;<U>Purchaser</U>&#148;) and M. Scott Gillis, Joseph R. Shalleck and Leroy J. Mergy
(&#147;<U>Guarantors</U>&#148;). Certain capitalized terms used herein are defined in <U>Article I</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>W I T N E S S E T H:
</U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell certain assets and assign certain liabilities related to the Business to Purchaser and Purchaser
desires to purchase such assets and assume such liabilities, in each case, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective covenants and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto
agree as follows: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ARTICLE I </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2"><B><U>DEFINITIONS; INTERPRETATION </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.1 <U>Definitions</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) <U>Definitions</U>. The following terms shall have the following indicated meanings for purposes of this Agreement: </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Accounts Receivable</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;2.3</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Acquired Assets</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Sections 2.1</U> and <U>2.2</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Affiliate</U>&#148; shall mean, with respect to a Person, any Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls,
is controlled by or is under common control with the specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, &#147;<U>control</U>&#148; (including, with the correlative meaning, the term &#147;<U>controlled</U>&#148; and &#147;<U>is under common
control</U>&#148;) shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Aggregate Purchase Price</U>&#148; means (i)&nbsp;the Cash Amount, plus (ii)&nbsp;the amount of the Holdback Amount paid to Seller pursuant
to <U>Section&nbsp;3.6</U>, plus (iii)&nbsp;the aggregate amount of all Earn-Out Payments, the Cumulative Earn-Out Payment and the Sales Attribution Amount earned by Seller in accordance with <U>Sections 3.3</U> and <U>3.4</U>, as the same may be
adjusted in accordance with <U>Section&nbsp;3.2</U> or <U>Section&nbsp;13.9</U>, less any amount which is allocated to the undertaking of the Seller in <U>Section&nbsp;12.3</U> pursuant to <U>Section&nbsp;3.5</U>. </FONT></P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Agreement</U>&#148; shall mean this Asset Purchase Agreement, including all exhibits and
schedules hereto, as it may be amended from time to time in accordance with its terms. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Allocation Schedule</U>&#148; shall have
the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.5</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Assumed Contracts</U>&#148; shall mean all Contracts purported to be assigned
and transferred to Purchaser pursuant to <U>Section&nbsp;2.2</U> to the extent transferable. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Assumed Obligations</U>&#148; shall
have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;2.4</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Assumed Permits</U>&#148; shall mean all Permits purported to be assigned
and transferred to Purchaser pursuant to <U>Section&nbsp;2.2</U> to the extent transferable. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Benefit Plan</U>&#148; each
&#147;employee benefit plan&#148; (as defined in sections 3(3) of ERISA), and each retirement or deferred compensation plan, incentive compensation plan, stock plan, retention plan or agreement, unemployment compensation plan, vacation pay, change
in control, severance pay, bonus or benefit arrangement, insurance or hospitalization program or any fringe benefit arrangements for any employee, director, consultant or agent, whether pursuant to contract, arrangement, custom or informal
understanding which does not constitute an employee benefit plan, which is maintained or contributed to by Seller or any of its ERISA Affiliates and which covers any Employee or in which any Employee participates or is eligible to participate.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Bill of Sale, Assignment and Assumption Agreement</U>&#148; shall mean the Bill of Sale, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, in
the form attached hereto as <U>Exhibit&nbsp;A</U>, to be executed at Closing. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Business</U>&#148; shall mean the business
consulting, strategic advisory and other consulting practice of Seller, as conducted by Seller prior to the Closing Date, and as conducted by Purchaser following the Closing Date in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Business Day</U>&#148; shall mean any day of the year, other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banks in New York City
are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Business Gross Margin</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in
<U>Section&nbsp;3.3(c)</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Business Revenue</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(c)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Calculation Periods</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(c)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Cash</U>&#148; shall mean all cash, certificates of deposit, bank deposits, marketable securities and other cash equivalents, together with all
accrued and unpaid interest thereon. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Cash Amount</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.1</U>.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Claim</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;13.4</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Claim Notice</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;13.4</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Closing</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;9.1</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Closing Date</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;9.1</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Closing Date Cash Payment</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.1</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Code</U>&#148; shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Completed Engagements</U>&#148; means all client engagements, whether written or oral, of the Business, that have been completed in their
entirety prior to the Closing Date. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Confidentiality Agreement</U>&#148; shall mean the Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
Agreement, dated as of May&nbsp;25, 2005, between Seller and Purchaser. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Continuing Employees</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set
forth in <U>Section&nbsp;10.1</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Contract</U>&#148; shall mean any contract, lease, commitment, understanding, sales order,
purchase order, agreement, indenture, mortgage, note, bond, warrant, instrument or license. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Cumulative Earn-Out Payment</U>&#148;
has the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(b)</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Customer Purchase Order</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in
<U>Section&nbsp;2.2(d)</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Disclosure Schedules</U>&#148; shall mean, collectively, the Purchaser Disclosure Schedules and the
Seller Disclosures Schedules. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Earn-Out Calculation Statements</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(d)</U>.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Earn-Out Conditions</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(c)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Earn-Out Multiple</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(c)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Earn-Out Payments</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(a)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Earn-Out Period</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(a)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Employees</U>&#148; shall mean those individuals who, as of the Closing Date, are employees of Seller with respect to the Business, but
excluding the Excluded Employees. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Equipment</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;2.1(a)</U>. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>ERISA</U>&#148; shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>ERISA Affiliate</U>&#148; means, with respect to any Person, any corporation, trade or business which, together with such person, is a member of
a controlled group of corporations or a group of trades or businesses under common control within the meaning of section 414 of the Code. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Excluded Assets</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;2.3</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Excluded Contracts</U>&#148; shall mean (i)&nbsp;any contract or agreement that does not relate
to the Business and those contracts and agreements set forth on <U>Schedule 1.1A</U>, and (ii)&nbsp;any Contract, the assignment of which is not consented to by all parties necessary therefore prior to the Closing Date. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Excluded Employees</U>&#148; means those individuals listed on <U>Schedule 1.1B</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Excluded Information and Records</U>&#148; shall mean (i)&nbsp;all Tax returns and all worksheets, notes, files or documents related thereto,
wherever located, (ii)&nbsp;all documents prepared in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and all minute books and corporate or organizational records of Seller, (iii)&nbsp;all documents subject to any confidentiality
agreement, attorney/client privilege or other applicable privilege, and (iv)&nbsp;all documents or other information related to the Excluded Assets or Excluded Obligations, including the Retained Litigation. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Excluded Obligations</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Schedule 2.5</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Existing Clients</U>&#148; means clients of the Business with respect to which Seller has active engagements as of the Closing Date. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Financial Statements</U>&#148; shall mean (i)&nbsp;the unaudited financial statements of Seller as of December&nbsp;31, 2004 and 2005,
consisting of the balance sheet at such date, and the income statement and statement of cash flows for the 12-month periods then ended, and (ii)&nbsp;the unaudited interim financial statements of Seller as of February&nbsp;28, 2006, consisting of a
balance sheet at such date, and the income statement and statement of cash flows for the 2-month period then ended; true and completed copies of which are set forth in <U>Schedule 1.1C</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Former Employee</U>&#148; shall mean a person who is not an Employee on the Closing Date but who was an Employee on the day prior to his most
recent termination of employment from Seller. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>GAAP</U>&#148; shall mean United States generally accepted accounting principles.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Governmental Authority</U>&#148; shall mean the government of the United States or any state or political subdivision thereof and
any entity, body or authority exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government, including the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and other quasi-governmental entities established to
perform such functions. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Gross Margin Target</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(c)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Holdback Amount</U>&#148; means Four Million Six Hundred Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,612,500). </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Huron Revenue</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.4(a)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Independent Accountant</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.2(e)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>In-Process Engagements</U>&#148; means all client engagements of the Business, whether written
or oral, that are in process as of the date of this Agreement or the Closing Date. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Indemnified Party</U>&#148; shall have the
meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;13.4</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Indemnifying Party</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in
<U>Section&nbsp;13.4</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Information and Records</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;2.1(b)</U>.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Intellectual Property</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;2.1(c)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Intercompany Indebtedness</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;2.3(f)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Interest Rate</U>&#148; shall mean the prime rate as published from time to time by Bank of America in the Wall Street Journal. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>IRS</U>&#148; shall mean the United States Internal Revenue Service. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Knowledge</U>&#148; shall mean the actual knowledge of any officer of Seller, as such knowledge may exist at the Closing Date after reasonable
inquiry into the matter to which reference to Seller&#146;s Knowledge is made. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Law</U>&#148; shall mean any law, statute,
regulation, ordinance, rule, order, decree, judgment, consent decree, settlement agreement or governmental requirement enacted, promulgated, entered into, agreed or imposed by any Governmental Authority. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Leased Equipment</U>&#148; shall mean all of the machinery and equipment or other assets leased by Seller under the Personal Property Leases.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Leased Real Property</U>&#148; shall mean the real property subject to the Real Property Leases. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Liabilities</U>&#148; shall mean any direct or indirect liability, indebtedness, or obligation of any Person of any type, whether accrued,
absolute, contingent, matured, unmatured or other. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Lien</U>&#148; shall mean any lien, pledge, charge, security interest, deed of
trust, mortgage or other similar encumbrance, including any agreement to give any of the foregoing in the future. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Loss</U>&#148;
shall mean any and all liabilities, losses, costs, claims, damages, penalties and expenses (including attorney&#146;s fees and expenses and costs of investigation and litigation). </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Material Adverse Change</U>&#148; shall mean a change that has a Material Adverse Effect, but shall exclude any change or development involving
(i)&nbsp;a prospective change arising out of any proposed or adopted legislation, or any other proposal or enactment by any Governmental Authority, (ii)&nbsp;general conditions applicable to the economy of the jurisdictions in which the Business is
conducted, or (iii)&nbsp;conditions generally affecting the industry in which the Business operates. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Material Adverse
Effect</U>&#148; shall mean with respect to the Business or the Acquired Assets any material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operation or prospects of the Business and/or the Acquired Assets, or any material adverse effect on
the ability of Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Measurement Period</U>&#148; shall mean the period covering the fiscal quarter beginning
April&nbsp;1, 2006 and ending June&nbsp;30, 2006. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Multiemployer Plan</U>&#148; shall mean any &#147;multiemployer plan,&#148; as
defined in section&nbsp;4001(a)(3) of ERISA. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Other Assets</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in
<U>Section&nbsp;2.1(i)</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Other Contracts</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;2.2(e)</U>. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Permits</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;2.2(f)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Permitted Encumbrances</U>&#148; shall mean (i)&nbsp;statutory liens for current Taxes or assessments not yet delinquent or the validity of
which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, (ii)&nbsp;mechanics&#146;, carriers&#146;, workers&#146;, repairers&#146; and other similar liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business and not yet due or delinquent
or the validity of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, and (iii)&nbsp;Liens set forth on <U>Schedule&nbsp;1.1D</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Person</U>&#148; shall mean any individual, corporation, proprietorship, firm, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company or other entity. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Personal Property Leases</U>&#148; shall have the meaning provided in <U>Section&nbsp;2.2(b)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Property Taxes</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section 3.2(a).</U> </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Proration Schedule</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.2(d)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Purchaser</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in the <U>Preamble</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Purchaser Disclosure Schedules</U>&#148; shall mean the Schedules prepared by Purchaser and delivered to Seller setting forth the disclosures
required to be made hereunder by Purchaser, including exceptions and qualifications to the representations and warranties contained in <U>Article&nbsp;V</U>, as the same may be amended or updated in accordance with this Agreement. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Purchaser&#146;s Plans</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;10.2</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Related Agreements</U>&#148; shall mean the Bill of Sale, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, the Senior Management Agreements and all other
instruments of transfer and assumption delivered pursuant to <U>Section&nbsp;9.2</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Representative</U>&#148; shall mean any
officer, director, principal, attorney, agent, employee or other representative. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Required Consents</U>&#148; shall have the
meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;7.1</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Revenue Shortfall</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.6(a)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Sales Attribution Amount</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.4(a)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Sales Attribution Percentage</U>&#148; means the percentage set forth on <U>Schedule 1.1E</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Seller</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in the <U>Preamble</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Seller Disclosure Schedules</U>&#148; shall mean the Schedules prepared by Seller and delivered to Purchaser setting forth the disclosures
required to be made by Seller, including exceptions and qualifications to the representations and warranties contained in <U>Article IV</U>, as the same may be amended from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>&#147;</B><U>Seller Purchase Orders</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;2.2(c)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Senior Management Agreements</U>&#148; means the Senior Management Agreements, to be executed and effective as of the Closing Date, in
substantially the form of <U>Exhibit B</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Tax</U>&#148; shall mean any federal, state, local, foreign or other tax, levy,
impost, fee, assessment or other government charge, including income, estimated income, business, occupation, franchise, property, payroll, personal property, sales, transfer, use, employment, commercial rent, occupancy, franchise or withholding
taxes, and any premium, including interest, penalties and additions in connection therewith. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Tax Return</U>&#148; shall mean any
return (including any information return), report, statement, schedule, notice, form, or other document or information filed with or submitted to, or required to be filed with or submitted to, any Governmental Authority in connection with the
determination, assessment, collection, or payment, of any Tax. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Tax Warranties</U>&#148; means the representations and warranties
set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;4.16</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Territory</U>&#148; shall mean the entire United States of America and its territories and
possessions. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Third Party Claim</U>&#148; shall have the meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;13.5</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Title and Authorization Warranties</U>&#148; means the representations and warranties set forth in <U>Sections 4.1</U>, <U>4.2</U>, <U>4.3</U>,
<U>4.4</U> and <U>4.6</U> and <U>Sections 5.1</U>, <U>5.2</U>, <U>5.3</U> and <U>5.4</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;<U>Transfer Taxes</U>&#148; shall have the
meaning set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;14.15</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">1.2 <U>Interpretation</U>. The headings preceding the text of Articles and Sections
included in this Agreement and the headings to Schedules attached to this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed part of this Agreement or be given any effect in interpreting this Agreement. The use of the masculine, feminine or
neuter gender or the singular or plural form of words herein shall not limit any provision of this Agreement. The use of the terms </FONT>
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;including&#148; or &#147;include&#148; shall in all cases herein mean &#147;including, without limitation&#148; or &#147;include, without
limitation,&#148; respectively. Reference to any Person includes such Person&#146;s successors and assigns to the extent such successors and assigns are permitted by the terms of any applicable agreement, and reference to a Person in a particular
capacity excludes such Person in any other capacity or individually. Reference to any Law means as amended, modified, codified, replaced or re-enacted, in whole or in part, and in effect on the date hereof, including rules, regulations, enforcement
procedures and any interpretations promulgated thereunder. Underscored references to Articles, Sections, clauses, Exhibits or Schedules shall refer to those portions of this Agreement, and any underscored references to a clause shall, unless
otherwise identified, refer to the appropriate clause within the same Section in which such reference occurs. The use of the terms &#147;hereunder,&#148; &#147;hereof,&#148; &#147;hereto&#148; and words of similar import shall refer to this
Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section or clause of or Exhibit or Schedule to this Agreement. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ARTICLE II
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>SALE AND PURCHASE OF ACQUIRED ASSETS; </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>ASSUMPTION OF ASSUMED OBLIGATIONS </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2.1 <U>Acquired Assets</U>. Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, at the Closing, Seller shall sell, assign, transfer and deliver to Purchaser, and Purchaser shall purchase, acquire and take assignment and delivery of, all of the assets owned by Seller (wherever located) and used in
the Business, except for those assets specifically excluded pursuant to <U>Section&nbsp;2.3</U> (all of the assets sold, assigned, transferred and delivered to Purchaser hereunder are referred to collectively herein as the &#147;<U>Acquired
Assets</U>&#148;). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Acquired Assets include all of Seller&#146;s right, title and interest in and to the following: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) <U>Equipment</U>. All vehicles, machinery, computer, telecommunications and other equipment, fixtures, furniture, tools, spare parts, supplies and other items of personal property of every kind and description
which are used in connection with the Business as of the Closing Date, including the items set forth on <U>Schedule 2.1(a)</U> (the &#147;<U>Equipment</U>&#148;); </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) <U>Information and Records</U>. All working papers, client files, technical information, laboratory notebooks, confidential information, price lists, marketing information, sales records, customer lists and files,
historical and financial records and files, and other proprietary information (other than the Intellectual Property, which is separately referenced in <U>Section&nbsp;2.1(c)</U>) which, in each case, are related to, or used by Seller in the
Business, (collectively, the &#147;<U>Information and Records</U>&#148;), but excluding any of the foregoing which constitute Excluded Information and Records; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) <U>Intellectual Property</U>. All rights in the name &#147;MSGalt&nbsp;&amp; Company&#148; and &#147;Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company,&#148; all patents, and patent applications (including all reissues, divisions,
continuations, continuations-in-part, provisionals and extensions thereof), copyrights, copyright registrations, copyright applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, servicemark applications, and the goodwill of the business
associated with those names, trade names, trade dress and domain names (in any such case, whether registered or existing at common law or to be registered in the United States or elsewhere), in each case, which are used </FONT>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">in the Business, including the items set forth on <U>Schedule 2.1(c)</U>, together with all processes, inventions, trade secrets, computer programs,
formulae, know-how, technologies, methods, recipes, formulations, software (including, as applicable, documentation or object or source code listings), packaging designs, and other processes or proprietary information which is used in connection
with the Business, other than any of the foregoing which is an Excluded Asset (collectively, the &#147;<U>Intellectual Property</U>&#148;); </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">(d) <U>Other Assets</U>. All prepaid expenses and lease, utility and similar deposits of Seller and any and all deposits, prepayments, guaranties, letters of credit and other security held by Seller, which in each case relates to the
Business, together with all claims, causes of action, rights of recovery, rights of set-off and rights of recoupment related to the Business, other than any of the foregoing related to the Excluded Assets, the Retained Litigation or any other
Excluded Obligation (the &#147;<U>Other Assets</U>&#148;); and </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(e) <U>Other Intangibles</U>. Goodwill, if any, related to or used in
conjunction with the Business. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2.2 <U>Assignment of Contracts, Leases and Other Assets</U>. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Seller will assign and transfer to Purchaser, effective as of the Closing Date, all of Seller&#146;s right, title and interest in and to, and Purchaser will take assignment of, the following Contracts, other than any such Contracts which
are Excluded Contracts (and all of the following shall be deemed included in the term &#147;<U>Acquired Assets</U>&#148; as used herein): </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">(a) <U>Real Property Leases</U>. All leases of real property set forth on <U>Schedule 2.2(a)</U> (the &#147;<U>Real Property Leases</U>&#148;); </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) <U>Personal Property Leases</U>. All leases of equipment, machinery, vehicles and other personal property set forth on <U>Schedule 2.2(b)</U> (the &#147;<U>Personal Property Leases</U>&#148;); </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) <U>Seller Purchase Orders</U>. All purchase orders and other Contracts related to the Business, for the purchase by Seller of goods, materials and/or
services and such other purchase orders or other Contracts as shall be entered into between the date hereof and the Closing Date in the ordinary course of business of the Business and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (the
&#147;<U>Seller Purchase Orders</U>&#148;); </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(d) <U>Customer Purchase Orders</U>. All purchase orders and other Contracts related to the
Business for the sale by Seller of goods and/or services and such other purchase orders and other contracts for the sale by Seller of goods and/or services as shall be entered into between the date hereof and the Closing Date in the ordinary course
of business of the Business and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (the &#147;<U>Customer Purchase Orders</U>&#148;), including, without limitation, all Contracts related to In-Process Engagements identified on <U>Schedule
4.8(a)</U>; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(e) <U>Other Contracts</U>. All other Contracts related to the Business and identified on <U>Schedule 4.8(a)</U> hereof,
including, such other Contracts as shall be entered into between the date hereof and the Closing Date in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (the &#147;<U>Other Contracts</U>&#148;); and
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(f) <U>Permits</U>. All licenses, certificates, permits, variances, interim permits, permit applications,
approvals, franchises, rights, code approvals and private product approvals required by any Governmental Authority in connection with the conduct of the Business, including those set forth on <U>Schedule 2.2(f)</U> (the &#147;<U>Permits</U>&#148;).
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2.3 <U>Excluded Assets</U>. The following assets of Seller shall be retained by Seller and are not being sold or assigned to Purchaser
hereunder (all of the following are referred to collectively as the &#147;<U>Excluded Assets</U>&#148;): </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) the Excluded Contracts and the
Excluded Information and Records; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) all Cash and all bank, brokerage or other similar accounts of Seller; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) all accounts receivable, trade receivables, notes receivable and other receivables or rights to receivables (including the right to payment for any
services or work performed prior to April&nbsp;1, 2006) related to the Business that are outstanding as of the Closing Date (the &#147;<U>Accounts Receivable</U>&#148;); </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(d) all insurance policies, programs, reserves and related bonds of any nature (and any dividends or claims payable in respect thereof) and any rights of recovery or other benefits under any of the foregoing;
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(e) all claims, causes of action, choices in action, rights of recovery and rights of set-off of any kind, against any Person, including
any liens, security interests, pledges or other rights to payment or to enforce payment in each case, which are related to the Excluded Assets or the Excluded Obligations, including the Retained Litigation; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(f) any amounts receivable from Seller or any of Seller&#146;s Affiliates (the &#147;<U>Intercompany Indebtedness</U>&#148;); </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(g) all Tax refunds, including any interest in respect thereof, and Tax credits attributable to Taxes (i)&nbsp;paid by Seller or (ii)&nbsp;payable by
Seller in connection with this Agreement; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(h) all rights and interests under (including those of sponsor and administrator, as
applicable), and all assets of, any employee benefit plan, program, policy or arrangement of Seller or Seller&#146;s Affiliates including any Benefit Plan, except to the extent otherwise explicitly provided in accordance with <U>Article X</U>;
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(i) all rights of Seller under this Agreement or any Related Agreement; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(j) the Benefit Plans; and </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(k) those
additional assets specifically identified on <U>Schedule 2.3(j)</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2.4 <U>Assumed Obligations</U>. At the Closing, Purchaser shall assume, and agree to pay, perform,
fulfill and discharge, only the following Liabilities of Seller related to the Business existing as of the Closing Date (collectively, the &#147;<U>Assumed Obligations</U>&#148;): </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) the obligations of Seller which are required to be performed after the Closing Date under the Assumed Contracts and Assumed Permits (but not any
liability of Seller in respect of any breach of or default under such Assumed Contract or Assumed Permit arising prior to the Closing); </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">(b) the obligations of Seller specifically assumed in respect of Continuing Employees pursuant to <U>Article X</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">2.5
<U>Excluded Obligations</U>. Purchaser does not assume nor will it be responsible for any Liabilities of Seller not specifically assumed by Purchaser pursuant to <U>Section&nbsp;2.4</U> (all such other Liabilities being referred to collectively as
the &#147;<U>Excluded Obligations</U>&#148;), including the following: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) all Liabilities of Seller arising under this Agreement or the
Related Agreements; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) all Liabilities arising from the Excluded Assets; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) all Liabilities arising from the Intercompany Indebtedness; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(d) all Liabilities arising from all claims, causes of action, litigation or other proceedings listed on <U>Schedule 4.10</U> or otherwise arising as a result of the actions or inactions of Seller or the conduct of
the Business prior to the Closing (the &#147;<U>Retained Litigation</U>&#148;); </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(e) all Liabilities arising from the performance of the
Completed Engagements or the In-Process Engagements prior to the Closing Date; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(f) all Liabilities of Seller for borrowed funds;
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(g) all liability for Taxes in respect of the operation of the Business prior to the Closing; and </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(h) all other Liabilities expressly retained by Seller pursuant to this Agreement, including, to the extent expressly provided in <U>Article X</U>,
Liabilities to or with respect to Employees and Former Employee and Liabilities under and with respect to Benefit Plans. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ARTICLE III
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE; ADJUSTMENTS; PRORATIONS </U></B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.1 <U>Purchase Price</U>. At the Closing, in consideration of the sale, transfer, assignment, conveyance and delivery of the Acquired Assets, and
subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Purchaser shall (a)&nbsp;pay to Seller an amount equal to $20,387,500 (the &#147;<U>Cash Amount</U>&#148;), by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by Seller, and
(b)&nbsp;assume the Assumed Obligations pursuant to this Agreement. The Cash Amount shall be adjusted at the Closing by the proration of certain Taxes and other amounts pursuant to <U>Section&nbsp;3.2</U>. The Cash Amount, as so adjusted, shall be
referred to as the &#147;<U>Closing Date Cash Payment</U>&#148;). The Cash Amount shall be subject to further adjustment subsequent to the Closing pursuant to <U>Section&nbsp;3.2</U> and <U>Section&nbsp;13.9</U>. </FONT></P> <P
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FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) <U>Property Taxes</U>. The real and personal property Taxes and other similar ad valorem Taxes in respect of the Acquired Assets (the &#147;<U>Property Taxes</U>&#148;) levied with respect to the Tax period that
includes (but does not end on) March&nbsp;31, 2006 shall be prorated as of the Closing and the Seller shall pay for any portion thereof related to any such period prior to March&nbsp;31, 2006 and Purchaser shall pay any portion thereof related to
any period after March&nbsp;31, 2006. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) <U>Revenue from In-Process Engagements</U>. The revenue attributable to In-Process Engagements
for the month during which the Closing occurs shall also be prorated as of the Closing with Seller being credited for the pro rata portion thereof attributable to the period beginning on the first day of the month in which the Closing takes place,
and ending on (but excluding) the Closing Date and Purchaser being credited for portion thereof from the Closing Date to the end of the month (and Purchaser shall be entitled to payment of all such amounts payable for the month in which the Closing
takes place, and thereafter). If the Closing occurs on the first or last Business Day of a month, no proration with respect to in-process engagements will be required. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) <U>Other Items</U>. In addition, any rents, utilities and other amounts which are customarily prorated in connection with an asset purchase shall be so prorated among Seller and Purchaser as of the Closing Date.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(d) <U>Calculations</U>. All the prorations referred to above shall be calculated on the basis of a 365-day year or 30- or 31-day month,
as applicable, for the actual number of days elapsed from the beginning of the relevant period to (but not including the Closing Date). On or prior to the Closing Date, Seller and Purchaser shall prepare a schedule (the &#147;<U>Proration
Schedule</U>&#148;) setting forth the calculation of the prorations for (i)&nbsp;the Property Taxes based on the current tax rates and estimated rates, (ii)&nbsp;In-Process Engagements based on the expected amounts payable during the month in
accordance with the underlying Contracts and (iii)&nbsp;the other items for which prorations are required to be made pursuant to <U>clause (c)</U>&nbsp;above. The net amount due to a party based on the Proration Schedule shall be used to determine
the amount of the Closing Date Cash Payment. The Proration Schedule and the amounts payable hereunder shall be adjusted following the Closing once the relevant Tax Returns are filed and amounts earned for the In-Process Engagements are actually paid
by the client or, when any other amounts estimated as of the Closing Date are finally determined. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(e) <U>Resolution of Disputes</U>. If
the parties are unable to agree on the Proration Schedule as of the Closing Date, and all other conditions are otherwise satisfied, the Closing Date Cash Payment shall be determined on the basis of the Proration Schedule prepared by Seller and
certified by Guarantors. Subsequent to the Closing, Purchaser shall be entitled to object to the Proration Schedule and seek Seller&#146;s agreement to the modification thereof (as well as the amount of the Closing Date Cash Payment). If Purchaser
and Seller agree to the proposed modification within thirty (30)&nbsp;days of the Closing Date, Purchaser or Seller shall make the adjusting payment to the other. If no agreement is reached within the thirty (30)&nbsp;day period, </FONT>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">either Purchaser or Seller shall be entitled to submit the dispute for resolution to a nationally recognized accounting firm reasonably acceptable to
Purchaser and Seller (the &#147;<U>Independent Accountant</U>&#148;), or in the absence of agreement, Grant Thornton LLP. If the Independent Accountant is retained, each of Purchaser and Seller shall submit a written statement summarizing its
position on the disputed prorations to the Independent Accountant not more than ten (10)&nbsp;Business Days after its appointment, together with any supporting documentation as it deems necessary or as may be requested by the Independent Accountant.
The Independent Accountant shall be instructed to render its decision on the disputed prorations within thirty (30)&nbsp;days of receipt of the written statements. The decision of the Independent Accountant as to the disputed prorations shall be
final and binding on, and shall not be subject to appeal by Seller or Purchaser. The Proration Schedule shall be revised to reflect the determination of the Independent Accountant and any payments required to be made as a result thereof shall be
paid with interest at the Interest Rate from (and including) the Closing Date through (but excluding) the date of payment, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account as may be designated by the recipient. The fees of the
Independent Accountant shall be borne equally by the Purchaser and the Seller. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.3 <U>Earn-Out Payments</U>. (a)&nbsp;As additional
consideration for the Acquired Assets for the four-year period following the first day of the month immediately following the Closing (collectively referred to herein as, the &#147;<U>Earn-Out Period</U>&#148;), Purchaser shall pay to Seller with
respect to each Calculation Period within the Earn-Out Period such amounts (the &#147;<U>Earn-Out Payments</U>&#148;) as are determined in accordance with the following formula: </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Earn-Out Payment = (Business Gross Margin &#150; (Business Revenue x the BR Margin Percentage)) x </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Earn-Out Multiple </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><U>provided</U> <U>that</U>, in each
case, the Earn-Out Conditions have been satisfied for the applicable Calculation Period. If the Earn-Out Conditions have not been satisfied for the applicable Calculation Period, then no Earn-Out Payment will be made with respect to such Calculation
Period pursuant to this <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(a)</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) As additional consideration for the Acquired Assets, Purchaser shall also pay
Seller with respect to the entire Earn-Out, an amount (the &#147;<U>Cumulative Earn-Out Payment</U>&#148;) as is determined in accordance with the following formula: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Earn-Out Payment = (Business Gross Margin &#150; (Business Revenue x the BR Margin Percentage)) x </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Earn-Out
Multiple </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">less the sum of all Earn-Out Payments previously earned by Sellers pursuant to <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(a)</U>, provided that the Earn-Out Conditions
have been satisfied for the entire Earn-Out Period. If the Earn-Out Conditions have not been satisfied for the entire Earn-Out Period, then no Cumulative Earn-Out Payment will be made pursuant to this <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(b)</U>. In no event would
Seller be required to return any portion of the Earn-Out Payments pursuant to clause (a)&nbsp;above even if Seller did not qualify for any Cumulative Earn-Out Payment. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
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</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(i) &#147;<U>Calculation Periods</U>&#148; with respect to the Earn-Out Payments means (i)&nbsp;the period beginning on April&nbsp;1, 2006
and ending on December&nbsp;31, 2006, (ii)&nbsp;the twelve-month period beginning on January&nbsp;1, 2007 and ending on December&nbsp;31, 2007, (iii)&nbsp;the twelve-month period beginning January&nbsp;1, 2008 and ending on December&nbsp;31, 2008,
(iv)&nbsp;the period beginning on January&nbsp;1, 2009 and ending on December&nbsp;31, 2009, and (v)&nbsp;the period beginning on January&nbsp;1, 2010 and ending on March&nbsp;31, 2010. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(ii) &#147;<U>Business Gross Margin</U>&#148; means Business Revenue for a Calculation Period or the entire Earn-Out Period, as applicable, less labor
and other direct engagement expenses accrued for the applicable period, which for purposes hereof shall consist of salaries, signing bonuses, spot awards, overtime pay, fringe benefits (including, cost of standard employee insurance
coverage&nbsp;&#150; health, dental, vision, standard payroll tax costs (FICA, FUTA, SUTA), worker&#146;s comp cost, cost of 401k company match, short term and long term disability insurance, employer life insurance, state tax adjustments for
employees working outside their home state, cost of &#147;tax true-up&#148; for employees related to long term out of town assignments where travel and living expenses are required to be treated as compensatory income to the individual per IRS
regulations, cost of work/life benefit, cost of travel award program, cost of managing director LT disability insurance, and any other fringe benefit costs related to future benefit programs adopted by Huron which benefit employees of the Business),
incentive compensation, non-reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., travel, housing and other similar expenses not reimbursed by clients or customers), reserves for bad debt, internal commission expense for cross selling between teams and
contractor payments. For purposes of the computation of Business Gross Margin, the following expenses shall not be deducted from Business Revenue, (i)&nbsp;expenses related to long term incentive bonus compensation arrangements,
(ii)&nbsp;out-of-pocket expenses which are reimbursable by clients or customers and (iii)&nbsp;Earn-Out Payments made or accrued in accordance with this <U>Section&nbsp;3.3</U>. In addition, only inter-company payroll expenses for employees of other
practices of Purchaser and its Affiliates (and non-reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses and direct benefits expenses attributable to such employees) engaged on behalf of the Business shall be included as expenses of the Business for purposes of the
calculation of Business Gross Margin, such expenses being charged on the basis Purchaser&#146;s standard practices. All other inter-company expenses, including without limitation any allocated share of accounting, legal, human resources or other
overhead items, shall be excluded from the calculation thereof. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iii) &#147;<U>Business Revenue</U>&#148; means revenue of the Business
for a Calculation Period, as determined on an accrual basis in accordance with GAAP, consistently applied for the Calculation Period. For purposes of this definition, Business Revenue shall exclude revenue derived from the reimbursement of
out-of-pocket expenses by clients or customers of the Business. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iv) &#147;<U>BR Margin Percentage</U>&#148; means the percentage
identified on <U>Schedule 3.3(iv)</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(v) &#147;<U>Earn-Out Conditions</U>&#148; means with respect to a Calculation Period or the
entire Earn-Out Period, as applicable, (i)&nbsp;the Business having achieved or exceeded the Gross Margin Target for the relevant period, and (ii)&nbsp;the Business Gross Margin for the relevant period equaling or exceeding 25% of Business Revenue
for the relevant period. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(vii) &#147;<U>Gross Margin Target</U>&#148; means (i)&nbsp;for any full one-year period within the Earn-Out Period, Business Gross
Margin of $3.0 million, (ii)&nbsp;for any partial year period during the Earn-Out Period, Business Gross Margin of $3.0 million, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the applicable Calculation Period and the
denominator of which is 365, and (iii)&nbsp;for the entire Earn-Out Period, Business Gross Margin of $12.0 million. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(d) Within sixty
(60)&nbsp;days of the end of each Calculation Period within the Earn-Out Period, Purchaser shall prepare a statement setting forth Purchaser&#146;s calculation of the amount of the Earn-Out Payment, if any, that is due with respect to the relevant
period, and within sixty (60)&nbsp;days of the end of the Earn-Out Period, Purchaser shall prepare a statement setting forth Purchaser&#146;s calculation of the amount of the Cumulative Earn-Out Payment, if any (said statements being referred to
herein as the &#147;<U>Earn-Out Calculation Statements</U>&#148;). Concurrently with the delivery of each Earn-Out Calculation Statement, Purchaser shall pay Seller the amount of the Earn-Out Payment or Cumulative Earn-Out Payment, as applicable,
reflected thereon by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account as shall be designated from time to time by Seller. Purchaser shall provide Seller, in addition to said statements, such additional documentation and supporting
information as may be necessary to allow Seller to review and verify Purchaser&#146;s determinations and calculations as reflected in each such Earn-Out Calculation Statement. If Seller disagrees with the calculation of the Earn-Out Payment or
Cumulative Earn-Out Payment as reflected in any Earn-Out Calculation Statement, and the parties are unable to resolve said dispute within thirty (30)&nbsp;days of the delivery of any Earn-Out Calculation Statement, either party shall be entitled to
refer the dispute to the Independent Accountant for resolution in accordance with the procedures set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;3.2(e)</U>. The decision of the Independent Accountant as to the disputed items shall be final and binding on the parties,
and shall not be subject to appeal by Purchaser or Sellers. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(e) (i)&nbsp;Subject to the remainder of this paragraph, during the Earn-Out
Period, Purchaser will permit the Business to be conducted in the same general manner as conducted prior to the Closing Date (including the continued use of the name &#147;Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company,&#148; or &#147;Galt&nbsp;&amp; Co.&#148; immediately
following the Closing and for a period of one (1)&nbsp;year thereafter). In addition, during the Earn-Out Period, Purchaser will give the Managing Directors of the Business reasonable authority to conduct the Business in the ordinary course,
including the authority to engage and dismiss personnel or outside contractors working for the Business, to determine and adjust base and bonus compensation of Employees of the Business, and to determine the specific terms of engagement with clients
of the Business; provided that if in any fiscal year in respect to which bonus compensation is proposed to be paid to Employees of the Business, the Business shall not have achieved Business Gross Margin of not less than $3,000,000, then the
Managing Director shall require the approval of the CEO of Purchaser prior to authorizing the payment of bonus compensation for Employees of the Business for that year and, provided further that without the consent of the CEO of Purchaser no bonus
payment to an Employee of the Business shall exceed the hundred percent (100%)&nbsp;of the Employee&#146;s base salary. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(ii) Notwithstanding <U>clause (i)</U>&nbsp;above, following the Closing, the Business shall be subject
to (A)&nbsp;such reasonable changes not inconsistent with this Agreement as may be directed by the Chief Executive Officer of Purchaser and (B)&nbsp;the generally applicable accounting, financial reporting, human resources and other policies and
practices of Purchaser. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iii) After the first anniversary of the Closing Date, Purchaser and the Guarantors shall consult regarding the
appropriateness of the continued use of the &#147;Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company&#148; name in light of Purchaser&#146;s objective to increase the awareness of the &#147;Huron&#148; brand. After the second anniversary of the name under which the Business
shall operate shall be determined by Purchaser in its sole discretion. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iv) Following the Closing, Purchaser shall implement appropriate
measures to ensure that the Business continues to generate separate financial statements sufficient to allow the Earn-Out Payments to be reviewed and calculated in accordance with this Agreement. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(v) Without prior consultation with the Business Leader of the Business, no Employee or Managing Director shall be transferred or assigned to work for a
separate practice or division of Purchaser. Should a dispute arise between the Business Leader and a Business Leader of another practice group of Purchaser, as to whether a Continuing Employee or Managing Director should be transferred or assigned
to work for a separate practice or division of Purchaser, the dispute shall be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer of Purchaser or his designee for resolution, and the resolution of the Chief Executive Officer or his designee shall be final.
During the Earn-Out Period, the Business Leader of the Business shall be M. Scott Gillis, and if Mr.&nbsp;Gillis is no longer employed by Purchaser, shall be Joseph R. Shalleck or Leroy J. Mergy (so long as either of them is employed by Purchaser)
as designated by the Chief Executive Officer of Purchaser. After the twelve (12)&nbsp;month anniversary of this Agreement, or at any time following the termination of one or more of the Senior Management Agreements of the Guarantors, the CEO of
Purchaser, after consultation with the Business Leader, shall have the authority to appoint additional members of the senior management of the Business and to take such other reasonable actions not inconsistent with the other provisions of this
Agreement to integrate the Business with the other practice areas of Purchaser, provided that for the purposes of determining the Earn-Out Payments, neither the revenues nor the expenses associated with any such additional senior management member
appointed by the CEO of Purchaser shall be included, unless the appointment of such personnel was made with the approval of the Business Leader. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">3.4 <U>Sale Attribution</U>. (a)&nbsp;Purchaser shall also pay to Seller an amount (the &#147;<U>Sales Attribution Amount</U>&#148;) equal to the Sales Attribution Percentage multiplied by the Huron Revenue achieved during the Earn-Out
Period which is derived from referrals made by Seller or Continuing Employees, including the Guarantors, from either pre-existing (i.e., existing as of or prior to the Closing Date) relationships of the Business or new relationships of the Business
that are not at the time of referral already clients of Purchaser. For purposes hereof, the term &#147;<U>Huron Revenue</U>&#148; means amounts billed by Purchaser and its Affiliates (other than the Business) for work performed during the Earn-Out
Period in respect of customer or client engagements. For purposes hereof, Huron Revenue shall exclude revenue derived from the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses by clients or customers of Purchaser and its Affiliates. </FONT></P> <P
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) The Sales Attribution Amount shall be calculated by Purchaser with respect to each Calculation
Period, and shall be paid concurrently with the payment of the Earn-Out Payments, if any, for the relevant period or if no Earn-Out Payment is paid during any such period, within sixty (60)&nbsp;days after the end of the applicable period;
<U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Sales Attribution Amount to which Seller may become entitled in respect of any Calculation Period shall only be paid with respect to that Calculation Period
if the Huron Revenue upon which the amount is based is actually paid to Purchaser or its Affiliates during the applicable Calculation Period, and if the corresponding Huron Revenue is not paid to Purchaser or its Affiliates during the Calculation
Period, payment of the Sales Attribution Amount shall be deferred until the payments are made by Purchaser with respect to the Calculation Period during which the Huron Revenue was actually paid to Purchaser or its Affiliates. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) For the avoidance of doubt, under no circumstances will work performed (and revenues generated) by employees of the Business on behalf of other
practices within the Huron Group be included in both the calculation of the Earn-Out Payments and the Sales Attribution Amount. Further, under no circumstances will work performed by employees of other practices within the Huron Group on behalf of
the Business be included in both the calculation of the Earn-Out Payments and the Sales Attribution Amount. Instead, such revenues shall be included only in the revenues of the practice that billed the client on the matter. If, for example,
employees of the Huron Group (other than the Business) were seconded to the Business on a particular engagement, the revenues of the Huron Group employees would be included in the Business Revenue for the applicable measurement period with respect
to the engagement, but would not be included in the Huron Revenue for the applicable period for purposes of the calculation of the Sales Attribution Amount. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(d) Any dispute related to the calculation of the Sales Attribution Amount shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures specified in <U>Section&nbsp;3.3(d)</U> for the resolution of disputes related to the
Earn-Out Calculation Statements. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.5 <U>Purchase Price Allocation</U>. The Closing Date Cash Payment, the portion of the Holdback payable
to Seller in accordance with <U>Section&nbsp;3.6</U> (and the Assumed Liabilities that are properly included in Purchaser&#146;s tax basis for the Acquired Assets) shall be allocated in its entirety among the Acquired Assets in accordance with
Section&nbsp;1060 of the Code. Purchaser shall prepare and deliver to Seller an allocation schedule setting forth Purchaser&#146;s determination of such allocation (the &#147;<U>Allocation Schedule</U>&#148;) within ninety (90)&nbsp;days after the
Closing Date, which Allocation Schedule shall be subject to the reasonable approval of Seller. The Allocation Schedule shall be adjusted for any additional consideration payable under <U>Section&nbsp;3.3</U>, <U>Section&nbsp;3.4</U> and
<U>Section&nbsp;3.6</U> and for any adjustments to the Aggregate Purchase Price in accordance with Section&nbsp;1060 of the Code and Treas. Reg. &#167;1.1060-1(c). To the extent commercially reasonable, Purchaser and Seller agree to file all Tax
Returns (including IRS Form 8594) consistent with the Allocation Schedule (as may be adjusted) and further agree not to take any position inconsistent therewith for any Tax purpose. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">3.6 <U>Payment of Holdback Amount</U>. (a)&nbsp;In addition to the other payments required to be made to Seller hereunder, Purchaser shall pay to Seller
an amount equal to the entire Holdback Amount, provided that during the Measurement Period, Purchaser shall have </FONT>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">recognized revenues (determined on an accrual basis in accordance with GAAP and Purchaser&#146;s accounting policies and practices consistently applied) with
respect to the Business for services rendered to Existing Clients in an amount equal to or greater than $5,125,000. If, however, during the Measurement Period, Purchaser shall have recognized revenues (determined on an accrual basis in accordance
with GAAP and Purchaser&#146;s accounting policies and practices consistently applied) for services rendered to Existing Clients of less than $5,125,000, in lieu of the Holdback Amount, Purchaser shall pay Seller an amount (not less than zero) equal
to the Holdback Amount minus the Revenue Shortfall. For purposes hereof, &#147;Revenue Shortfall&#148; shall mean the amount by which revenues recognized by Purchaser during the Measurement Period (determined as above) for services rendered to
Existing Clients is less than $5,125,000. The amount payable to Seller under this <U>Section&nbsp;3.6(a)</U> shall be paid to Seller on the earlier of (i)&nbsp;three (3)&nbsp;Business Days following the first date during the Measurement Period that
Purchaser shall have recognized revenues (determined as above) from Existing Clients for services rendered by the Business in respect of the Measurement Period in an amount equal to or greater than $5,125,000 or (ii)&nbsp;five (5)&nbsp;Business Days
following the last day of the Measurement Period. For the avoidance of doubt, in order for revenues from Existing Clients to be recognized by Purchaser, if there is no signed agreement with the Existing Client, the Existing Client will need to
expressly acknowledge in writing that any fees reflected on an invoice are due and payable by it. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) Concurrently with the payment of the
Holdback Amount (or portion thereof) by Purchaser, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller a certificate setting forth Purchaser&#146;s (i)&nbsp;calculation of the revenues recognized from the Existing Clients (determined as above) during the Measurement
Period (or portion thereof) and (ii)&nbsp;the percentage of the Holdback Amount which is payable to Seller under <U>clause (a)</U>&nbsp;above. Seller shall have ten (10)&nbsp;Business Days to review the calculations set forth by Purchaser in the
certificate and Purchaser shall provide Seller with full access to the relevant portions of its business records in order to determine the accuracy of the calculations set forth in the certificate. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) If Seller does not object to Purchaser&#146;s calculation of the amounts specified in the certificate delivered by Purchase pursuant to clause
(b)&nbsp;above within the ten (10)&nbsp;Business Days of the date that Purchaser delivers the same to Seller, the calculations specified in the certificate, including the calculation of the percentage of the Holdback Amount payable to Seller shall
be final and binding. If Seller does object to the calculations of Purchaser specified in the certificate and the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within ten (10)&nbsp;Business Days of Seller&#146;s objection, either party shall be entitled
to submit the dispute to the Independent Accountant for resolution. The Independent Accountant shall make a final determination as to all matters remaining in dispute and such determination shall be final and binding on the parties. Each of
Purchaser and Seller shall cooperate fully with the Independent Accountant and shall furnish to the Independent Accountant all information requested by it in connection with its determination. The parties shall share equally the fees of the
Independent Accountant. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER AND GUARANTORS </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Seller and each Guarantor hereby
represent and warrant to Purchaser, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date except in the case of any representations or warranties that by its terms is made as of a date specified thereon), and except as otherwise set forth on the Seller
Disclosure Schedule, as follows: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.1 <U>Organization</U>. Seller is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware with full organizational power and authority to conduct the Business as it is presently being conducted and to own and lease those properties and assets relating to the Business that are included
in the Acquired Assets. Seller is duly qualified or licensed to do business as a limited liability company and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is necessary under applicable Law as a result of the conduct of the
Business or the ownership of the Acquired Assets, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.2 <U>Authorization</U>. Seller has all requisite organizational power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Agreement and the Related Agreements to which it is a party, to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder. No other organizational proceedings on the part of Seller are necessary to authorize the Agreement and the Related Agreements and
the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Each of this Agreement and the Related Agreements to which Seller is a party has been (or, when duly executed and delivered, will have been) duly executed and delivered by Seller and constitutes (or,
when executed and delivered, will constitute) a legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws
relating to creditor&#146;s rights generally or by equitable principles (whether considered in an action at law or in equity). </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.3 <U>No
Conflict or Violation</U>. Neither the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or the Related Agreements by Seller, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will (a)&nbsp;violate or conflict with any
provision of the Certificate of Formation or Operating Agreement of Seller, (b)&nbsp;result in or constitute a breach of, or a default under, any term or provision of any Contract or Permit to which Seller is a party or by which the Acquired Assets
are bound, or (c)&nbsp;violate any applicable Law. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.4 <U>Consents and Approvals</U>. Except as set forth on <U>Schedule 4.4</U> no
consent, authorization, or approval of, filing or registration with, or cooperation from, any Governmental Authority or any other Person not a party to this Agreement is necessary in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by Seller
of this Agreement and the Related Agreements to which it is a party, or the consummation of the transactions contemplated. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.5 <U>Absence
of Certain Changes or Events</U>. Except for (i)&nbsp;actions taken or to be taken in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii)&nbsp;matters set forth on </FONT>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><U>Schedule 4.5</U> or <U>Schedule 4.11</U>, since January&nbsp;1, 2006, Seller has operated the Business in all material respects in the ordinary course,
and Seller has not: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) suffered a Material Adverse Change with respect to the Business; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) suffered any damage, destruction or loss (whether or not covered by insurance) affecting its tangible assets or properties having a value of $50,000
in the aggregate; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) incurred any obligation or entered into any Contract other than in the ordinary course of business, which either
(i)&nbsp;requires aggregate payments by Seller of in excess of $50,000, or (ii)&nbsp;provides for the delivery of goods or performance of services, or any combination thereof, having a value in excess of $50,000; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(d) terminated any engagement with a customer of the Business or suffered the termination thereof by the customer, except in the ordinary course as a
result of the completion of the work required in connection therewith; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(e) sold, transferred, conveyed, assigned or otherwise disposed of
assets or properties having an aggregate value in excess of $50,000, except for sales of obsolete equipment in the ordinary course of business; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">(f) made any material changes to its accounting methods, policies or practices; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(g) made any material increases, in the aggregate
wages, salaries, bonuses or other compensation payable to or with respect to Employees, or adopted or materially amended the employee benefit plans available to or provided for Employees in a manner that materially increases the aggregate benefit
expense of the Business; and </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(h) made any Tax election or settled or compromised any federal, state, local or foreign Tax liability, or
waived the statute of limitations in respect of any such Taxes. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.6 <U>Equipment</U>. <U>Schedule 2.1(a)</U> includes a list of all assets
comprising Equipment as of the date hereof having an original acquisition cost of $5,000 or greater. Seller has good title to the personal property included in the Equipment free of any Liens, other than Permitted Encumbrances. The Personal Property
Leases comprise all leases for personal property used by Seller in the Business. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.7 <U>Real Property</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) <U>Real Property Leases</U>. <U>Schedule 2.2(a)</U> contains an accurate list of all leases and subleases of real property leased or subleased by
Seller in connection with the Business. Seller has delivered to Purchaser correct and complete copies of the leases and subleases listed on <U>Schedule 2.2(a)</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) <U>No Other Land Used in Business</U>. The Leased Real Property constitutes all of the real property used in the conduct of the Business. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) <U>Contracts</U>. <U>Schedule 4.8(a)</U> contains a complete and accurate list of all Contracts of the following types to which Seller is bound, or to
which any of the Acquired Assets is subject: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(i) any Contract for the employment of any Employee (other than any Contract providing for
employment on an at-will basis), or which provides severance or change-in-control benefits; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(ii) any Contract with a sales
representative, manufacturer&#146;s representative, distributor, dealer, broker, sales agency, advertising agency or other Person engaged in sales, distribution or promotional activities on behalf of the Business; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iii) any Contract involving a partnership, joint venture or other cooperative undertaking related to the Business; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iv) except as noted in <U>Schedule 4.8(a)</U>, any Contract (a)&nbsp;involving any restriction on Seller or any of its employees with respect to the
geographic area of operation or scope of the Business or which requires Seller or any of its employees to deal exclusively with any Person with respect to the Business or (b)&nbsp;which requires a payment or gives a right of termination as a result
of a change of control of Seller; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(v) any loan agreement, indenture, guarantee, mortgage, security agreement or other instrument
evidencing borrowed monies by Seller; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(vi) any material license agreement pursuant to which (A)&nbsp;Seller licenses to another Person
the right to use any Intellectual Property or (B)&nbsp;Seller is granted the right to use the intellectual property of another Person in connection with the Business; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(vii) any Contract evidencing an In-Process Engagement; and </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(viii) any Contract which involves the
payment or receipt of cash or other property, an unperformed commitment, or goods or services, in each case, which is related to the Business, and involving consideration of in excess of $25,000. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) <U>Absence of Defaults; Validity of Contracts</U>. Seller has delivered to Purchaser (or otherwise made available to Purchaser or its
Representatives) an accurate and complete copy of the Real Property Leases, the Personal Property Leases and the Other Contracts listed on <U>Schedule 4.8(a)</U>. Except as set forth on <U>Schedule 4.8(b)</U>, (i)&nbsp;Seller is not (and, to
Seller&#146;s Knowledge, no other party thereto is) in material breach or violation of, or material default under, any of the Real Property Leases, the Personal Property Leases or the Other Contracts listed on <U>Schedule 4.8(a)</U>, and
(ii)&nbsp;no other Person which is a party to any such Contract has advised Seller that it intends to terminate any such Contract. None of the Contracts related to the professional engagements of Seller provide for the prepayment of all or a
substantial portion of the fees required to be paid thereunder prior to the performance of the underlying services. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.9 <U>Financial Statements</U>. Except as set forth on <U>Schedule 4.9</U>, the Financial Statements
have been prepared in accordance with Seller&#146;s accounting principles, policies and procedures, and present fairly in accordance with such principles, policies and procedures in all material respects, (i)&nbsp;the financial condition, assets and
liabilities of the Business as of the dates therein specified; and (ii)&nbsp;the results of operation of the Business for the periods indicated. Except as set forth on <U>Schedule 4.9</U> and except for liabilities arising in the ordinary course
under the Assumed Contracts, as of the date of the most recent balance sheet included in the Financial Statements, there were no Liabilities of the Business of any material nature contingent, or otherwise, not reflected therein. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.10 <U>Litigation; Court Orders</U>. Except as set forth on <U>Schedule 4.10</U>, there are no actions, suit arbitrations, regulatory proceedings or
other litigation, proceeding or governmental investigations pending or, to Seller&#146;s knowledge, threatened against Seller with respect to the Business. Except as set forth on <U>Schedule 4.10</U>, Seller is not with respect to the Business
subject to any order, judgment, decree, injunction, stipulation or consent order with any Governmental Authority. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.11 <U>Labor and
Employment Matters</U>. <U>Schedule 4.11</U> sets forth an accurate and complete list of the name, title or job description and current salary, or hourly wage, as applicable, of each Employee as of the date hereof. There is no pending or, to
Seller&#146;s Knowledge, threatened dispute pending with any such Employee. To the Knowledge of Seller, none of the individuals listed in <U>Schedule 4.11</U> has indicated an intention to terminate his or her employment with Seller. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.12 <U>Compliance with Laws</U>. Except as forth on <U>Schedule 4.12</U>, the operation of the Business by Seller complies in all material respects with
Laws and Permits applicable to the Business and the Acquired Assets. Except as set forth on <U>Schedule 4.12</U>, during the twelve (12)-month period preceding the date of this Agreement, Seller has not received a written notice from any
Governmental Authority that it is in violation of (i)&nbsp;any Laws applicable to the Business or (ii)&nbsp;any Permit, in each case, which violation has not been corrected as of the date hereof. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.13 <U>Permits</U>. Except as set forth on <U>Schedule 4.13</U>, to the Knowledge of Seller, Seller owns, holds or possesses all material governmental
licenses, permits, franchises, approvals or authorizations that are necessary to entitle it to own, lease, operate and use the Acquired Assets or to conduct the Business as currently owned, leased, operated, used and conducted. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.14 <U>Employee Benefit Plans</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a)
<U>Benefit Plans</U>. <U>Schedule 4.14(a)</U> lists each Benefit Plan. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) <U>Plan Documents and Reports</U>. A true and correct copy of
each of the Benefit Plans has been supplied to the Purchaser. In the case of any Benefit Plan which is intended to be qualified under section 401(a) of the Code, Purchaser has been supplied with a copy of the most recent IRS determination letter or
opinion letter. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) <U>Compliance With Law</U>. With respect to Benefit Plans: </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(i) All Benefit Plans comply and have been administered in form and in operation in all material respects with all applicable requirements of Law and no
notice has been issued by any governmental authority questioning or challenging such compliance. Each Benefit Plan which is intended to be qualified under section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter or opinion from the
IRS that covers all amendments to such Benefit Plans for which remedial amendment period (within the meaning of section 491(b) of ERISA) has expired. None of the Benefit Plans is subject to title IV of ERISA and none of the Benefit Plans is a
multiemployer plan (within the meaning of section 3(37) of ERISA). </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(ii) There have been no &#147;prohibited transactions&#148; (as
described in section 406 of ERISA or section 4975 of the Code) with respect to any Benefit Plan and neither Seller nor any of its ERISA Affiliates has engaged in any prohibited transaction. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iii) There have been no acts or omissions by Seller or any of its ERISA Affiliates which have given rise to or, to Seller&#146;s knowledge, may give
rise to interest, fines, penalties, taxes or related charges under section 502 of ERISA or Chapters 43, 47, 68 or 100 of the Code for which Purchaser may be liable. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iv) None of the payments contemplated by Benefit Plans would, in the aggregate, whether alone or together with any other payments, constitute excess parachute payments (as defined in section 280G of the Code (without
regard to subsection (b)(4) thereof)). </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(v) There are no actions, suits or claims (other than routine claims for benefits) pending or to
the best of Seller&#146;s knowledge, threatened involving any Benefit Plan or the assets thereof and no facts exist which could give rise to any such actions, suits or claims (other than routine claims for benefits). </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.15 <U>Intellectual Property Rights</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">(a) <U>Registered Intellectual Property</U>. <U>Schedule 2.1(c)</U> sets forth a complete and correct list of all material issued patents, and registered trademarks, trade names, service marks and copyrights, and pending applications for
any of the foregoing, which are owned by Seller and used in connection with the Business. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) <U>Ownership; Maintenance</U>. Seller is the
owner, and where registered, the owner of record in all patent, trademark, any copyright offices, of all right, title and interest to the Intellectual Property free and clear of all liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, and all
such rights are fully assignable to Purchaser. All necessary registration, maintenance and renewal fees have been paid and all necessary documents have been filed for the purposes of maintaining the registered Intellectual Property. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) <U>Proceedings; Use; Validity; Enforceability; Infringement</U>. Except as set forth on <U>Schedule 4.15(c)</U>: </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(i) Seller has received no written notice of any material claim which challenges the validity or enforceability of the Intellectual Property or
Seller&#146;s rights therein; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(ii) There are no currently pending actions or other judicial or adversary proceedings involving Seller
relating to, nor has Seller received any written notice that the Intellectual Property infringes, dilutes, misappropriates or otherwise violates, in any material respect, the rights of third party; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iii) To the Knowledge of Seller, Seller has the right and authority to use all items of the Intellectual Property in connection with the conduct of the
Business in the manner presently conducted and without the payment of any license fee, royalty or similar charge; and </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iv) To the
Knowledge of Seller, there is no infringement, dilution, misappropriation or otherwise improper use of the Intellectual Property by any Person. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">4.16 <U>Taxes</U>. Except as set forth in <U>Schedule 4.16</U>, all Tax Returns with respect to the Acquired Assets or income attributable therefrom that are required to be filed before the Closing Date, have been or will be filed, the
information provided on such Tax Returns is or will be complete and accurate in all material respects, and all Taxes shown to be due on such Tax Returns have been or will be paid in full. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.17 <U>Engagements</U>. Except as set forth in <U>Schedule&nbsp;4.17</U>, all services provided by Seller under the Completed Engagements and In-Process
Engagements have in all material respects been in conformity with all applicable commitments and all express and implied warranties under the Completed Engagements and In-Process Engagements, and Seller has not received notice from any customer that
alleges that Seller has been negligent in the provision of any such services. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.18 <U>Customers</U>. <U>Schedule 4.18</U> sets forth the
identity of the five (5)&nbsp;largest customers of Seller for the most recently completed fiscal year and the current fiscal year, and the revenues derived from each such customer for said periods. Except as set forth on <U>Schedule 4.18</U>, since
January&nbsp;1, 2005, (i)&nbsp;there has been no adverse change in the business relationship with any such customer, (ii)&nbsp;there has been no material dispute between Seller and any such customer, and (iii)&nbsp;no such customer has indicated
that it intends to terminate or reduce the level of services to be provided to it by Seller. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.19 <U>Insurance</U>. <U>Schedule 4.19</U>
sets forth an accurate and complete list of all policies of insurance owned or held by Seller, true and complete copies of which have been delivered or made available to Purchaser. All such policies are in full force and effect, and all premiums
with respect thereto covering all periods up to the date hereof, or the Closing, as applicable, have been paid, and no notice of cancellation or termination has been received with respect to any such policy. Such policies are sufficient to comply
with all requirements of Law applicable to the Business and or any Contract to which Seller is a party. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.20 <U>No Other Agreements to
Sell the Acquired Assets</U>. Neither Seller nor any of its officers, directors, shareholders or Affiliates have any commitment or legal obligation, absolute or contingent, to any other Person other than Purchaser to sell, assign, transfer or effect
a sale of any of the Acquired Assets, to effect any consolidation, liquidation or dissolution of Seller, or to enter into any agreement or cause the entering into of any agreement with respect to any of the foregoing. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">4.21 <U>No Brokers</U>. Neither Seller nor any of its respective officers, directors, employees,
shareholders or Affiliates has employed or made any agreement with any broker, finder or similar agent or any other Person which will result in any obligation of Purchaser or any of its Affiliates to pay any finder&#146;s fee, brokerage fee or
commission or similar payment in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ARTICLE V </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to Seller and Guarantors, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, and except as otherwise set forth on the Purchaser Disclosure Schedule, as follows: </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">5.1 <U>Organization of Purchaser</U>. Purchaser is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
state of its formation with full organizational power and authority to own and lease its properties and conduct its business as it is presently being conducted. Purchaser is duly authorized, qualified or licensed to do business as a foreign limited
liability company and is in good standing, in each of the jurisdictions 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 authorization, qualification or licensing, except
where failure to be so authorized, qualified, or licensed would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of Purchaser or its ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">5.2 <U>Authorization</U>. Purchaser has all requisite organizational power and authority, and has taken all organizational action
necessary, to execute and deliver this Agreement and the Related Agreements to which it is a party, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder. No other organizational
proceedings on the part of Purchaser are necessary to authorize this Agreement and the Related Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Each of this Agreement and the Related Agreements to which Purchaser is a party has been
(or, when duly executed and delivered, will have been) duly executed and delivered by Purchaser and constitutes (or, when executed and delivered, will constitute) a legal, valid and binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable against Purchaser in
accordance with its terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to creditor&#146;s rights generally or by equitable principles (whether considered in an action at law or in equity).
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">5.3 <U>No Conflict or Violation</U>. Neither the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or the Related Agreements by
Purchaser, nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby by Purchaser, will (a)&nbsp;violate or conflict with any provision of the Certificate of Formation or Operating Agreement of Purchaser, (b)&nbsp;result in or
constitute a breach of, or a default under, any terms or provision of any agreement, instrument, obligation, permit or license to which Purchaser is a party or by which its assets are bound or (c)&nbsp;violate any </FONT>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Regulation or Court Order, other than violations, conflicts, breaches or defaults which would not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition
of Purchaser or its ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">5.4 <U>Consents and Approvals</U>. Except as set
forth on <U>Schedule 5.4</U> no notice to, declaration, filing or registration with, or authorization, clearance, consent or approval of, or permit from, any Governmental Authority or any other Person, is required to be made or obtained by Purchaser
in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Agreements and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">5.5 <U>No Brokers</U>. Neither Purchaser nor any of its officers, directors, employees, shareholders or Affiliates has employed or made any agreement with
any broker, finder or similar agent or any other Person or firm which will result in any obligation of Seller or any of its Affiliates to pay any finder&#146;s fee, brokerage fees or commission or similar payment in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ARTICLE VI </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2"><B><U>COVENANTS OF SELLER AND PURCHASER </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Seller and Purchaser each covenant with the other as follows: </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.1 <U>Implementing Agreement</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a)
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, each of the parties hereto agrees to use commercially reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all action, and to do or cause to be done, and to assist and cooperate with the other party hereto
in doing, both before and after the Closing, all things reasonably necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including (i)&nbsp;the obtaining of all necessary waivers, consents
and approvals from Governmental Authorities, and the making of all necessary registrations and filings with, and the taking of all reasonable steps as may be necessary to obtain any approval or waiver, consents or approvals from, or to avoid any
action or proceeding by, any Governmental Authority, and (ii)&nbsp;the obtaining of all necessary waivers, consents or approvals from any Persons other than Governmental Authorities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties agree that the
obtaining of such waivers, consents and approvals and the making of all such registrations and filings and the taking of such other steps (including waivers, consents or approvals that may be required under any Contract or Permit) shall not be a
condition to any party&#146;s obligation to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except that the Required Consents shall be a closing condition. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.2 <U>Failure to Obtain Third Party Consents</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) The parties hereto acknowledge that the consent,
approval or permission of certain Governmental Authorities and other Persons may be required for the sale, transfer or assignment by Seller to Purchaser of certain Contracts, Permits or other assets or the assumption by Purchaser of certain
Contracts. To the extent that any of the Contracts, Permits or other assets are not saleable, transferable or assignable without the consent of a third party, neither this </FONT>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Agreement, the Related Agreements nor any of the instruments or documents executed and delivered in connection herewith or therewith, shall constitute a
sale, transfer or assignment thereof if such sale, transfer or assignment or attempted sale, transfer or assignment could constitute a breach, violation or default thereof or could result in the termination of or accelerate the performance required
by or result in the right of termination or acceleration thereunder or could result in the creation of a Lien on any such Contract, Permit or other asset. Purchaser and Seller also agree that, although Seller and Purchaser agree to cooperate with
each other in attempting to obtain all consents, any failure to obtain any consent by either Seller or Purchaser, as the case may be, for any reason whatsoever shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement by Seller or Purchaser, as the case may
be. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) If one or more consents are not obtained prior to or at Closing and the Closing is consummated, unless Seller and Purchaser
otherwise agree in writing, Seller agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts for a period of sixty (60)&nbsp;days after Closing to assist Purchaser in obtaining any such consent. In addition, during the six (6)-month period after the Closing,
Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to allow Purchaser, to the extent permitted by applicable Law and to the extent reasonably within the contractual or other ability or control of Seller, and provided Purchaser reimburses Seller for
the costs and liabilities incurred by Seller, to enjoy the economic and other benefits of the subject matter of the Contract, Permit or other asset as if such consent had been obtained. Once a consent for the sale, transfer or assignment of a
Contract, Permit or other asset retained at the Closing is obtained, Seller shall promptly convey, transfer and assign such Contract, Permit or other asset and Purchaser shall assume such Contract, Permit or other asset and all related Liabilities
pursuant to a special-purpose conveyance document, containing terms not materially different from the Related Agreements. Purchaser shall make such Continuing Employees available to Seller as are necessary or convenient to assist Seller in
performing its obligations under this <U>Section&nbsp;6.2(b)</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.3 <U>Access to Information</U>. Prior to the Closing Date, Seller
shall cooperate with Purchaser and provide Purchaser and its authorized Representatives with reasonable access to its facilities and employees, and will permit Purchaser and its authorized Representatives to make such inspections and conduct such
interviews and inquiries as Purchaser may reasonably request. Purchaser shall conduct all such inspections, and other information-gathering activities described above only (a)&nbsp;at Purchaser&#146;s sole cost and expense, (b)&nbsp;during regular
business hours after reasonable advance notice, (c)&nbsp;in a manner to maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding the Business, and (d)&nbsp;in a manner which will not unduly interfere with the operation of the Business. Any and all such
information gathered by Purchaser as a result of, or in connection with, such information-gathering shall be kept strictly confidential and shall not be revealed to, or discussed with, any Person other than the authorized Representatives of
Purchaser who agree to comply with the Confidentiality Agreement and the provisions of this <U>Section&nbsp;6.3</U>. In the event the transactions contemplated hereby are not consummated, such information shall be returned to Seller or destroyed in
accordance with this Agreement and the Confidentiality Agreement. Purchaser shall indemnify Seller and hold it harmless from and against any and all damages arising out of or resulting from such access. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.4 <U>Conduct of Business</U>. From the date hereof through the Closing, Seller shall, except as contemplated by this Agreement, or as consented to by
Purchaser in writing, use commercially reasonable efforts to operate the Business in a manner consistent with its ordinary </FONT>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">course and will not take any action inconsistent with this Agreement or with the consummation of the Closing. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, Seller shall not except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement or as consented to by Purchaser in writing: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) sell,
assign, transfer, convey, lease, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose of or encumber any of the Acquired Assets, or any interests therein; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">(b) approve or commit to make any individual capital expenditure that is in excess of $50,000, or aggregate capital expenditures that are in excess of $100,000; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) other than Contracts with clients of the Business for the performance of services by Seller, enter into, extend, materially modify, terminate or renew any Contract that constitutes an Assumed Obligation which
either (i)&nbsp;requires aggregate payments of in excess of $25,000, or (ii)&nbsp;has a term of or requires the performance of obligations by Seller over a period in excess of twelve (12)&nbsp;months, except in the ordinary course of business;
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(d) incur any indebtedness for borrowed money that would constitute an Assumed Obligation; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(e) except as required by Law, make any material increases, in the aggregate wages, salaries, bonuses or other compensation payable to or with respect to
Employees, or adopt or materially amend the employee benefit plans available to or provided for Employees in a manner that materially increases the aggregate benefit expense of the Business; or </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(f) enter into any agreement, or otherwise become obligated, to do any of the foregoing. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.5 <U>Updated Disclosure Schedules</U>. From the date hereof through the Closing Date, Seller and Purchaser shall update those portions of the
Disclosure Schedules relating to the representations and warranties contained in <U>Articles IV</U> and <U>V</U>, respectively, in each case to reflect changes thereto through the Closing Date or to correct any inaccuracies thereto of which Seller
or Purchaser becomes aware prior to the Closing. No such supplement or amendment to the Disclosure Schedules shall be deemed to cure any breach for purposes of <U>Sections 7.2</U> or <U>8.1</U>, as applicable. If, however, the Closing occurs, any
such supplement or amendment will be effective to cure and correct the Disclosure Schedules (and the corresponding representations and warranties to which such supplement or amendment relates) for all other purposes of this Agreement, including for
purposes of <U>Article XIII</U>, and all references to the Schedule which is supplemented or amended as provided in this <U>Section&nbsp;6.5</U> shall for all purposes after the Closing be deemed to be a reference to such Schedule as so supplemented
or amended. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">6.6 <U>Exclusivity</U>.<B> </B>During the period beginning the date hereof and ending on the first to occur of the Closing or
the termination of this Agreement pursuant to <U>Section&nbsp;11.1</U>, neither Seller nor any of its Representatives shall, directly or indirectly, solicit inquiries or proposals from, or provide any confidential information to, or participate in
any discussions or negotiations with, any Person (other than Purchaser, and its Representatives) concerning (a)&nbsp;any merger, sale of assets not in the ordinary course of business, acquisition, business combination, change of control or other
similar transaction involving the Business, or (b)&nbsp;any purchase or other acquisition by any Person of substantially all of the Acquired Assets. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF PURCHASER </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The obligations of Purchaser to consummate
the Closing are subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Purchaser of the following conditions precedent on or before the Closing Date: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.1
<U>Consents and Approvals</U>. Purchaser shall have received written evidence satisfactory to it that (a)&nbsp;all consents and approvals described on <U>Schedule 7.1</U> have been obtained, and (b)&nbsp;all required filings described on <U>Schedule
7.1</U> have been made (all of the foregoing consents, approvals and filings, are referred to collectively herein as the &#147;<U>Required Consents</U>&#148;). </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.2 <U>Warranties True as of Both Present Date and Closing Date</U>. The representations and warranties of Seller contained herein shall have been accurate and correct in all material respects at and as of the date of
this Agreement, and at and as of the Closing Date as though restated on and as of such date (except in the case of any representation or warranty that by its terms is made as of a date specified thereon, in which case such representation or warranty
shall be accurate and correct as of the specified date). </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.3 <U>Compliance with Agreements and Covenants</U>. Seller shall have performed
and complied in all material respects with all of its covenants, obligations and agreements contained in this Agreement to be performed and complied with by it on or prior to the Closing Date. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.4 <U>Documents</U>. Purchaser shall have received all of the agreements, documents and items specified in <U>Section&nbsp;9.2(a)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.5 <U>No Material Adverse Change</U>. No Material Adverse Change shall have occurred. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.6 <U>Senior Management Agreements</U>. At least seventy-five percent (75%)&nbsp;of the Employees of Seller (determined as of the date of this Agreement
and disregarding the Guarantors) shall have accepted employment with Purchaser in accordance with <U>Section&nbsp;10.1</U>, and all three Guarantors shall have executed and delivered a Senior Management Agreement as contemplated by
<U>Section&nbsp;9.2(a)(ix)</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">7.7 <U>Actions or Proceedings</U>. No order, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, injunction, stay,
decree or restraining order shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or enforced by any Court of competent jurisdiction or Governmental Authority that prohibits, enjoins, restrains or challenges or seeks to prohibit, enjoin or restrain the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF SELLER </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The obligations of Seller to consummate the
Closing are subject to the satisfaction or waiver by Seller of the following conditions precedent on or before the Closing Date: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8.1
<U>Warranties True as of Both Present Date and Closing Date</U>. The representations and warranties of Purchaser contained herein shall have been accurate and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of this Agreement, and shall also
be accurate and correct on and as of the Closing Date. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8.2 <U>Compliance with Agreements and Covenants</U>. Purchaser shall have performed
and complied in all material respects with all of its covenants, obligations and agreements contained in this Agreement to be performed and complied with by it on or prior to the Closing Date. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8.3 <U>Documents</U>. Seller shall have received all of the agreements, documents and items specified in <U>Section&nbsp;9.2(b)</U>. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8.4 <U>Consent and Approvals</U>. All consents and approvals which are Required Consents shall have been obtained and all filings which are Required
Consents shall have been made. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">8.5 <U>Actions or Proceedings</U>. No order, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, injunction, stay,
decree or restraining order shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or enforced by any Court of competent jurisdiction or Governmental Authority that prohibits, enjoins, restrains or challenges or seeks to prohibit, enjoin or restrain the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ARTICLE IX </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"
ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>CLOSING </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">9.1 <U>Closing</U>. The closing of the transactions
contemplated herein (the &#147;<U>Closing</U>&#148;) shall be held at 9:00 a.m. local time on the date (the &#147;<U>Closing Date</U>&#148;) that is the later to occur of (i)&nbsp;March&nbsp;31, 2006 and (ii)&nbsp;the date which is three
(3)&nbsp;business days after the first date that all of the conditions set forth in <U>Articles VII</U> and <U>VIII</U> have been satisfied or waived, at the offices of Mayer, Brown, Rowe&nbsp;&amp; Maw LLP, 71 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois
60606, or at such other date, time and place as the parties hereto otherwise agree. For the purpose of any calculation or determination required to be made by any of the parties following the Closing, the Closing shall be deemed to have been
effective as of 12:01&nbsp;a.m., Chicago time, on the Closing Date. All transactions and deliveries required to be made or completed at the Closing pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed to occur concurrently and none shall be
deemed completed unless all are completed or are otherwise waived in a writing signed by each of the parties hereto. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">9.2 <U>Conveyances at
Closing</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) <U>Seller&#146;s Deliveries</U>. At the Closing, to effect the sale, transfer, conveyance, assignment and assumption
referred to in <U>Article II</U> and the other transactions contemplated hereby, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(i) The Bill of Sale,
Assignment and Assumption Agreement, duly executed by Seller; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iii) The title certificate for any vehicles which are included in the Equipment, duly endorsed for transfer to Purchaser; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iv) Such other instruments of transfer reasonably requested by Purchaser to evidence the transfer of the Acquired Assets, including assignments with
respect to Intellectual Property registered, filed or recorded with any Governmental Authority, in form suitable for registration, recordation or filing with such Governmental Authority, in each case, duly executed by Seller; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(v) A certificate, dated the Closing Date, of an officer of Seller certifying compliance by Seller with <U>Section&nbsp;7.2</U> and <U>7.3</U>;
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(vi) A certificate of the secretary, assistant secretary or equivalent Person of Seller, certifying resolutions of the Members and/or
Manager of Seller approving the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Agreements by Seller (together with an incumbency and signature certification regarding those officers signing on behalf of Seller); </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(vii) A copy of Seller&#146;s certificate of organization reflecting the amendment of such certificate to change the name of Seller to a name dissimilar
to, and which is not susceptible of confusion with &#147;MSGalt&nbsp;&amp; Company,&#148; together with all filings required to effectuate the name change in each jurisdiction in which Seller is qualified to transact business; <U>provided</U>,
<U>however</U>, that if the aforesaid filings have not been made at such time as all other conditions have been satisfied or waived, Seller shall provide Purchaser evidence thereof within five (5)&nbsp;Business Days after the Closing Date;
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(viii) An opinion of counsel to Seller, dated as of the Closing Date, in form and substance satisfactory to Purchaser and covering the
items set forth in <U>Exhibit C</U>; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(ix) Senior Management Agreements, duly executed by the Guarantors; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(x) A closing statement setting forth the net amount of the prorations under <U>Section&nbsp;3.2</U> and agreed to by Purchaser, duly executed by
Seller; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(xi) Evidence satisfactory to Purchaser in its reasonable discretion that all Liens upon the Acquired Assets, other than
Permitted Encumbrances, have been released as of the Closing Date; and </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(xii) Possession of all Books and Records and Contracts included
within the Acquired Assets located at the Leased Real Property (which shall be deemed delivered to Purchaser at Closing). </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In addition, Seller shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to deliver any other Books and Records and Contracts included within the Acquired Assets to Purchaser as soon as practicable after the Closing. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
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assignment and assumption referred to in <U>Article II</U> and the other transactions contemplated hereby, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">(i) The Closing Date Cash Payment; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(ii) The Bill of Sale, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, duly executed by Purchaser;
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iii) Senior Management Agreements with each Guarantor, dated as of the Closing Date, duly executed by Purchaser; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iv) A certificate, dated the Closing Date, of an officer of Purchaser certifying compliance by Purchaser with <U>Sections 8.1</U> and <U>8.2</U>;
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(v) A certificate of the secretary, assistant secretary or equivalent Person of Purchaser, certifying resolutions of the board of
directors of Purchaser approving the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Agreements by Purchaser (together with an incumbency and signature certification regarding those officers signing on behalf of Purchaser); and
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(vi) A closing statement setting forth the net amount of the prorations under <U>Section&nbsp;3.2</U> and agreed to by Seller, duly
executed by Purchaser. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ARTICLE X </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2"><B><U>EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEE PLANS </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.1 <U>Employees</U>. <U>Offers of Employment to Employees</U>. Subject to the normal
hiring practices and procedures of Purchaser, upon the terms contained herein, effective as of the Closing Date, Purchaser shall make offers of employment to all Employees for employment with Purchaser in the same capacity at the same rate of cash
compensation as applied to them immediately prior to the Closing Date and with employee benefits that are substantially comparable in the aggregate to those provided to similarly situated employees of Purchaser. Such of the Employees who accept such
offers of employment and who become employed by Purchaser as of the Closing Date are referred to herein as the &#147;<U>Continuing Employees.</U>&#148; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.2 <U>Employee Benefit Matters</U>. To the extent applicable and, to the extent permitted under the terms thereof, with respect to employee benefit plans, programs and arrangements that are established or maintained
by Purchaser for the benefit of Continuing Employees (&#147;<U>Purchaser&#146;s Plans</U>&#148;), Continuing Employees (and their eligible dependents) shall be given credit for their service with Seller (i)&nbsp;for purposes of eligibility to
participate and vesting (but not benefit accrual) to the extent such service was taken into account under a corresponding Benefit Plan immediately prior to the Closing Date, and (ii)&nbsp;for purposes of satisfying any waiting periods, evidence of
insurability requirements or the application of any pre-existing condition limitations, and shall be given credit for amounts paid under a corresponding Benefit Plan during the same period for purposes of applying deductibles, copayments and
out-of-pocket maximums as though such amounts had been paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the </FONT>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Purchaser&#146;s Plans; provided, however, that in the case of any Purchaser&#146;s Plan that is insured, the foregoing provisions shall apply only if the
applicable insurer consents thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this <U>Section&nbsp;10.2</U>, service and other amounts shall not be credited to Continuing Employees (or their eligible dependents) to the extent the crediting of
such service or other amounts would produce benefits which are substantially more favorable to Continuing Employees then are provided to similarly situated current employees of Purchaser or to the extent such provision would result in the
duplication of benefits. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.3 <U>Workers&#146; Compensation</U>. On and after the Closing Date (i)&nbsp;Seller shall be responsible for
paying, or arranging for insurance (including appropriate self-insurance) to pay, all workers&#146; compensation claims of Employees that relate to or arise from injuries, illnesses, occupational diseases, medical treatments or other events
occurring prior to the Closing Date, and (ii)&nbsp;Purchaser shall be responsible for paying, or arranging for insurance (including appropriate self-insurance) to pay, all workers&#146; compensation claims of Continuing Employees that relate to or
arise from injuries, illnesses, occupation diseases, medical treatments or other events occurring after the Closing Date. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.4
<U>Liability for Plans</U>. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Seller shall retain and shall be responsible for all liabilities under and with respect to the Benefit Plans and Purchaser shall not assume, and shall not be deemed
to assume, any such liabilities. Purchaser shall have and be responsible for all liabilities under and with respect to the Purchaser&#146;s Plan and Seller shall not assume, and shall not be deemed to assume, any such liabilities. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.5 <U>No Third Party Beneficiaries</U>. It is understood and agreed between the parties that all provisions contained in this Agreement with respect to
employee benefit plans or employee compensation are included for the sole benefit of the respective parties hereto and do not and shall not create any right in any other person, including, but not limited to, any Continuing Employee, any participant
in any benefit or compensation plan or any beneficiary thereof. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">10.6 <U>Employee Post-Closing Terminations</U>. It is acknowledged by the
parties that Purchaser may agree to employ the Continuing Employees following the Closing Date prior to receiving the results of standard background checks that Purchaser undertakes with respect to new hires (and in such event, the continuation of
employment of the Continuing Employees, will be subject to the satisfactory results of the background checks). In consideration of the foregoing, Seller agrees to indemnify Purchaser from any Losses incurred by Purchaser resulting from employee
claims arising from the termination of employment by Purchaser of a Continuing Employee following the Closing Date due to an adverse findings in a background check, including a claim for wrongful or discriminatory termination by an affected
employee. In addition, if Purchaser is required to terminate a sufficiently high number of Continuing Employees (as a result of any such adverse findings) such that the aggregate number of Continuing Employees would not have been sufficient to
satisfy the condition precedent set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;7.6</U>, Seller agrees to indemnify Purchaser for Losses incurred by Purchaser arising in connection with such circumstances. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ARTICLE XI </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>TERMINATION </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">11.1 <U>Termination</U>. This Agreement may be terminated at any time on or
prior to the Closing Date: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) With the mutual consent of Seller and Purchaser; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) By Purchaser, if there shall have been a breach of any covenant, representation or warranty of Seller hereunder, and such breach shall not have been
remedied within ten 10 Business Days after receipt by Seller of a notice in writing from Purchaser specifying the breach and requesting such be remedied; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that if the nature of the breach is such that it is incapable
of cure within the ten (10)&nbsp;Business Day period, such cure period shall be extended, but no later than through the date specified in clause (d)&nbsp;below so long as promptly following receipt of the notice from Purchaser, Seller has commenced,
and, diligently continues to pursue to remedy the default; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) By Seller, if there shall have been a material breach of any covenant,
representation or warranty of Purchaser hereunder, and such breach shall not have been remedied within ten (10)&nbsp;Business Days after receipt by Purchaser of notice in writing from Seller specifying the breach and requesting such be remedied;
provided, however, that if the nature of the breach is such that it is incapable of cure within the ten (10)&nbsp;Business Day period; such cure period shall be extended, but not later than through the date specified in clause (d)&nbsp;below, so
long as promptly following receipt of the notice from Seller, Purchaser has commenced, and diligently continues to pursue to remedy the default; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">(d) By Seller or Purchaser, if the Closing shall not have taken place on or before April&nbsp;3, 2006; <U>provided</U> that the right to terminate this Agreement under this <U>clause (d)</U>&nbsp;shall not be available to any party whose
failure to fulfill any obligation under this Agreement has been the cause of or resulted in the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In the event of any termination pursuant to this <U>Section&nbsp;11.1</U> (other than pursuant to <U>clause (a)</U>), written notice setting forth the reasons thereof shall forthwith be given by the terminating party
to the other party. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">11.2 <U>Effect of Termination</U>. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to <U>Section&nbsp;11.1</U>, all
obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate, except for the obligations set forth in the last two sentences of <U>Section&nbsp;6.3</U> and in the Confidentiality Agreement, which shall survive the termination of this Agreement, and except
that no such termination shall relieve any party from liability for any prior willful breach of this Agreement. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>ACTIONS BY SELLER, GUARANTORS AND PURCHASER AFTER THE CLOSING </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">12.1 <U>Tax Matters</U>.
Seller and Purchaser shall (a)&nbsp;each provide the other with such assistance as may reasonably be requested by either of them in connection with the preparation of any Tax Return, making of any Tax election, audit, or other examination by any
taxing authority or judicial or administrative proceedings relating to Liabilities for Taxes, (b)&nbsp;each retain and provide the other with any records or other information that may be relevant to such Tax Return, election audit or examination,
proceeding or determination, and (c)&nbsp;each provide the other with any final determination of any such audit or examination, proceeding, or determination that affects any material amount required to be shown on any Tax Return of the other for any
period. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing or of <U>Section&nbsp;12.2</U>, Purchaser and Seller shall each retain, until the applicable statutes of limitations (including any extensions of which a party holding the following has
notice) have expired, copies of all Tax Returns, supporting work schedules and other records or information that may be relevant to such returns for all Tax periods or portions thereof ending on or before the Closing Date and shall notify the other
prior to destroying any such records; <I>provided</I>,<I> however</I>, that failure to provide such notification shall not constitute a basis for any liability or claim for damages by the other party hereto. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">12.2 <U>Availability of Records</U>. After the Closing, Purchaser shall make available to Seller as reasonably requested by Seller, its agents and
representatives, any taxing authority, or any other Governmental Authority all information, records and documents relating to the Business and the employees of Seller for periods prior to Closing and shall preserve all such information, records and
documents until the later of: (a)&nbsp;six (6)&nbsp;years after the Closing Date; (b)&nbsp;the expiration of all statutes of limitations for Taxes for periods prior to the Closing or extensions thereof applicable to Seller for Tax information,
records or documents; or (c)&nbsp;the required retention period for all government contract information, records or documents. Purchaser shall also make available to Seller, as reasonably requested by Seller, personnel responsible for preparing or
maintaining information, records and documents, in connection with Tax matters, governmental contracts, litigation or potential litigation, including claims for workers&#146; compensation, product liability, general insurance liability and
automobile insurance liability. Prior to destroying any records related to Seller for the period prior to the Closing Date, Purchaser shall notify Seller thirty (30)&nbsp;days in advance of any such proposed destruction of its intent to destroy such
records, and Purchaser will permit Seller to retain any such records; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that failure to provide such notification shall not constitute a basis for any liability or claim for damages. With respect to any litigation and
claims that are Excluded Obligations, Purchaser shall render all reasonable assistance that Seller may request in defending such litigation or claim and shall make available to Seller personnel most knowledgeable about the matter in question.
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Guarantors agree that, from and after the Closing Date until the fifth (5</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><SUP>th</SUP></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">)&nbsp;anniversary of the Closing Date,
neither Seller nor any Guarantor shall directly or indirectly: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) engage in, control, advise, manage, serve as a director, officer or
employee of, act as a consultant to or receive any economic benefit from, or own any interest in any business within the Territory which competes in any material respects with the Business as conducted as of the Closing Date; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) except on behalf of Purchaser, solicit or divert or attempt to solicit or divert any Person which is or was a customer or referral source of the
Business from continuing to act as a customer or referral source of the Business or otherwise solicit any such customer or referral source to become a customer or referral source for a competing business; </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) employ or solicit for employment any Continuing Employee for employment or encourage any Continuing Employee to leave their employment with
Purchaser; provided that the foregoing restriction shall not preclude Seller from making general solicitations for employees by use of advertisements in the media. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Seller nor any Guarantor shall be deemed in violation of this <U>Section&nbsp;12.3</U> as a result of its or his direct or indirect ownership of two percent (2%)&nbsp;or less of any third Person, the
securities of which are publicly traded or listed on any securities exchange or automatic quotation system whether or not such Person engages in business activities which are competitive with the Business. Each of Seller and each Guarantor shall
cause its respective Affiliates to comply with the restrictions set forth in this <U>Section&nbsp;12.3</U> to the same extent as if such Affiliates were directly subject thereto. In the event of any actual or threatened breach of this
<U>Section&nbsp;12.3</U>, Purchaser, in addition to any other remedy available to it for breach or threatened breach, including the recovery of damages, shall be entitled to an injunction restraining Seller, Guarantors and their respective
Affiliates from such conduct. For purposes of the restrictions in clause (b)&nbsp;above, a Person shall be deemed to be a customer or referral source of the Business, if it acted as such within the twenty-four (24)&nbsp;month period prior to the
date of any solicitation by Seller or any Guarantor. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(d) The obligations of a Guarantor under <U>Section&nbsp;12.3(a)</U> shall terminate
as provided in the next sentence with respect to any Guarantor if such Guarantor&#146;s employment is terminated (i)&nbsp;by Purchaser other than for &#147;Cause&#148; (as such term is defined in such Guarantor&#146;s Senior Management Agreement) or
(ii)&nbsp;by a Guarantor for &#147;Good Reason&#148; (as such term is defined in such Guarantor&#146;s Senior Management Agreement) without impacting such Guarantor&#146;s obligations under the remainder of this <U>Section&nbsp;12.3</U>. The date of
the effectiveness of the termination of the obligations of a Guarantor under this clause (d)&nbsp;shall be the earlier of (i)&nbsp;the fifth (5</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><SUP>th</SUP></FONT><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000">)&nbsp;anniversary of the Closing Date, (ii)&nbsp;the first (1</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><SUP>st</SUP></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000">)&nbsp;/anniversary of the date of termination of employment so long as Purchaser shall have paid to such Guarantor all severance to which Seller shall be contractually entitled under his Senior Management Agreement, and
(iii)&nbsp;the date of termination of employment should Purchaser default in its obligation to make severance payments to the Guarantor in accordance with the terms of his Senior Management Agreement. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(e) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary herein, Seller and Guarantors shall be relieved of their obligations under this
<U>Section&nbsp;12.3</U> in the event that Purchaser fails to pay any of the Earn-Out Payments or the Holdback Amount required by this Agreement and does not cure such failure within thirty (30)&nbsp;days after receipt of notice thereof, unless such
failure to pay such amounts results from the exercise by Purchaser of the right of offset specified in <U>Section&nbsp;13.8</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">12.4 <U>Financial Information Cooperation</U>. From and after the date hereof, Seller shall cooperate
with Purchaser in the preparation, review and audit of financial statements and other financial information regarding the Business that is required to be included in the financial reports and other public disclosures of Purchaser pursuant to
Regulations S-X and S-K promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby. Such cooperation shall include the execution and delivery
of a customary representation letter to the accounting firm responsible for reviewing and auditing such financial statements. The accounting firm responsible for the review and audit of such financial statements shall be selected by Purchaser. All
costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, review and audit of such information shall be paid by Purchaser. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ARTICLE
XIII </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>SURVIVAL AND INDEMNIFICATION </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.1 <U>Survival of Representations</U>. The representations and warranties of Seller, Guarantors and Purchaser contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing Date but shall terminate eighteen (18)&nbsp;months
after the Closing Date; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the Tax Warranties shall survive for the applicable statute of limitation period and the Title and Authorization Warranties shall survive indefinitely. No claim may be made with respect
to any alleged breach of a representation or warranty of Seller, Guarantors or Purchaser contained in this Agreement, whether for indemnification in respect thereof or otherwise, unless written notice of such claim setting forth the alleged breach
and resulting claimed damages in reasonable detail is given to Seller, Guarantors or Purchaser, as applicable, within the period specified in the immediately preceding sentence, and provided further that the right of an Indemnified Party to pursue a
claim for indemnification under this <U>Article XIII</U> shall expire on the date which is twenty (20)&nbsp;months from the date on which an original Claim Notice is given to the Indemnifying Party, unless within such twenty-four (24)&nbsp;month
period, the Indemnified Party shall have initiated legal proceedings against the Indemnifying Party with respect to the Claim. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.2
<U>Seller Indemnifications</U>. Seller and each Guarantor shall jointly and severally indemnify Purchaser and its Representatives and Affiliates, and hold each of them harmless from and against any and all Losses incurred by any of them in
connection with, arising out of, or resulting from any of the following: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) any breach or inaccuracy of any representation or warranty
made by Seller or Guarantors in this Agreement or any Related Agreement (excluding the Senior Management Agreements); </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) any failure by
Seller or Guarantors to perform any agreement, covenant or obligation of Seller or Guarantors pursuant to this Agreement or any Related Agreement; or </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) the Excluded Assets and the Excluded Obligations. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.3 <U>By Purchaser</U>. Purchaser shall indemnify each Guarantor and Seller and its Representatives and
Affiliates, and hold each of them harmless from and against any and all Losses incurred by any of them in connection with, arising out of or resulting from any of the following: </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) any breach or inaccuracy of any representation or warranty made by Purchaser in this Agreement or any Related Agreement (excluding the Senior
Management Agreements); </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) any failure by Purchaser to perform any agreement, covenant or obligation of Purchaser pursuant to this
Agreement or any Related Agreement; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(c) the Assumed Obligations; or </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(d) Liabilities (other than Excluded Liabilities) arising from the operation of the Business by Purchaser from and after the Closing. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.4 <U>Notice of Claims</U>. If a claim (a &#147;<U>Claim</U>&#148;) is proposed to be made by a party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the
&#147;<U>Indemnified Party</U>&#148;) against the party from which indemnification is claimed (the &#147;<U>Indemnifying Party</U>&#148;), the Indemnified Party shall give written notice (a &#147;<U>Claim Notice</U>&#148;) to the Indemnifying Party
as soon as practicable after the Indemnified Party becomes aware of any fact, condition or event which may give rise to a Loss for which indemnification may be sought under this <U>Article XIII</U>. If any legal proceeding is commenced 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 ten&nbsp;(10) Business 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 prejudice caused by such failure. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, a Claim Notice that relates to a representation or warranty that is subject to the survival period set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;13.1</U> must be made within such survival period, whether or not the Indemnifying Party is prejudiced by any
failure to give a Claim Notice relating thereto. A Claim Notice shall describe in reasonable detail the nature of the Claim, including an estimate of the amount of Losses that have been or may be suffered or incurred by the Indemnified Party
attributable to such Claim, the basis of the Indemnified Party&#146;s request for indemnification under this Agreement and all information in the Indemnified Party&#146;s possession relating to such Claim. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.5 <U>Assumption of Defense of Third Party Claims</U>. After receipt of a Claim Notice with respect to a claim, demand or action initiated by a Person
which is not a party to this Agreement (a &#147;<U>Third Party Claim</U>&#148;), the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled, if it so elects, at its own cost, risk and expense, to (i)&nbsp;take control of the defense and investigation of such Third
Party Claim and (ii)&nbsp;employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same. If the Indemnifying Party fails to assume the defense of such Third Party Claim within ten (10)&nbsp;Business Days after receipt of the Claim
Notice, the Indemnified Party against which such Third Party Claim has been asserted will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the Indemnifying Party) have the right to undertake, at the Indemnifying Party&#146;s cost and expense, the defense,
compromise or settlement of such Third Party Claim on behalf of and for the </FONT>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">account and risk of the Indemnifying Party; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that such Third Party Claim shall not be compromised or settled without the
written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The party that assumes the defense of the Claim shall keep the other party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or
settlement and, provided, further, that in any event, the Indemnified Party may participate in such defense at its own expense. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.6
<U>Settlement of Third Party Claims</U>. In the event that the Indemnified Party settles any Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall have no further indemnification obligations
under this <U>Article XIII</U> with respect to such Third Party Claim; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that if the Indemnifying Party refuses to defend or otherwise handle such Third Party Claim and it is subsequently determined that the
Indemnifying Party is or was obligated to defend or indemnify the Indemnified Party with respect to such Third Party Claim, then the Indemnifying Party shall remain obligated with respect to such settlement amount. If the Indemnifying Party controls
the defense of any such Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall obtain the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) before entering into any settlement of a Third Party Claim or
ceasing to defend such Third Party Claim if, pursuant to or as a result of such settlement or cessation, injunctive or other equitable relief shall be imposed against the Indemnified Party or if such settlement or cessation does not expressly and
unconditionally release the Indemnified Party from all liabilities and obligations with respect to such Third Party Claim, without prejudice. In the event that the Indemnifying Party proposes a settlement to any Third Party Claim with respect to
which the Indemnifying Party is or was entitled to defend, which settlement is satisfactory to the party instituting such Third Party Claim, and the Indemnified Party withholds its consent to such settlement, and thereafter a final judgment is
entered against the Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party pursuant to which Losses exceed the amount of the proposed settlement, then in such case the Indemnifying Party shall have no obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party under this
<U>Article XIII</U> against and in respect of the amount by which the Losses resulting from such final judgment exceed the amount of the proposed settlement. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.7 <U>Limitations on Indemnity Payments</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) <U>Threshold</U>. Seller shall not be liable to
Purchaser under <U>Section&nbsp;13.2(a)</U> for any Losses, unless and until (i)&nbsp;each individual amount otherwise due Purchaser exceeds $5,000 (excluding legal fees and expenses), and (ii)&nbsp;the aggregate amount of all such Losses under this
Agreement, otherwise due Purchaser (excluding Damages incurred in any individual claim of less than $5,000) exceeds an accumulated total of one percent (1%)&nbsp;of the sum of: the Cash Amount and the Holdback Amount, and thereafter the total amount
of all such Losses in excess of $5,000 per claim (excluding legal fees and expenses) actually incurred (excluding the first one percent (1%)&nbsp;of the sum of: the Cash Amount and the Holdback Amount) shall be indemnifiable as and to the extent
herein provided. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) <U>Maximum Indemnity</U>. Seller&#146;s aggregate liability under <U>Section&nbsp;13.2(a)</U> for all claims for
Losses incurred by Purchaser (and its Representatives and Affiliates) shall not in any event exceed an accumulated total of $15,000,000; and the aggregate liability of any Guarantor under Section&nbsp;13.2(a) for all claims for Losses incurred by
Purchaser (and its Representatives and Affiliates) shall not in any event exceed an accumulated total of $5,000,000. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(a) Purchaser shall have the right to withhold payments required to be made by it under this Agreement or to offset payments required to be made under this Agreement against payments that Seller or any Guarantor owe
it or its Representatives or Affiliates under this <U>Article XIII</U>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the withholding and offset rights set forth in this <U>Section&nbsp;13.8</U> shall in no way be deemed to limit or override any of
Purchaser&#146;s other remedies and rights under this Agreement or under applicable law. Purchaser shall promptly (and in advance of the assertion of any withholding or offset rights) give Seller written notice of any claim with respect to which
Purchaser intends to assert the right to withhold payment or assert a right of set off pursuant to this <U>Section&nbsp;13.8</U> and the details of the claim in respect of which Purchaser intends to assert such rights. Thereafter, Purchaser and
Seller shall meet and endeavor promptly to resolve or settle such claim in good faith. Purchaser&#146;s right to withhold payments under this <U>Section&nbsp;13.8(a)</U> shall be subject to the limitations of <U>clause (b)</U>&nbsp;below.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) (i)&nbsp;Purchaser and Seller shall use their respective reasonable good faith efforts to resolve any claim for indemnification to
which Purchaser proposes to assert a right to indemnification under <U>clause (a)</U>&nbsp;above within sixty (60)&nbsp;days of the assertion of such Claim by Purchaser during which period Purchaser shall not be entitled to withhold or offset
payments which otherwise become due to Seller hereunder. If after such initial sixty (60)&nbsp;day period, the parties have not reached an amicable settlement with respect to the Claim and such Claim involves an amount in excess of $100,000 as set
forth in the Claim Notice, Purchaser shall be entitled to withhold payments in accordance with <U>clause (a)</U>&nbsp;above; <U>provided</U> that in no event shall Purchaser be entitled to withhold payments in an amount which is greater than the
amount of the Losses that are alleged to have been incurred or which are estimated in good faith by Purchaser and set forth in a Claim Notice; and <U>provided</U>, <U>further</U>, with respect to a Third Party Claim, Purchaser shall not be entitled
to offset or withhold any payment due hereunder if Seller acknowledges that it is responsible to Purchaser for indemnification with respect to the Third Party Claim and agrees to assume the defense of the Third Party Claim in accordance with
<U>Section&nbsp;13.5</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(ii) If Purchaser asserts the right to offset or withhold payment in accordance with <U>clause
(a)</U>&nbsp;above, and the parties are unable to resolve the applicable claim within the sixty (60)&nbsp;day period referred to in <U>clause (b)(i)</U> above (and Purchaser thereafter withholds amounts otherwise payable to Seller hereunder), Seller
shall have the right to initiate arbitration proceedings with a single arbitrator selected by mutual agreement or, if the parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator, appointed under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration
Association for the sole purpose of determining whether Purchaser has the right to retain amounts withheld in accordance with <U>clause (a)</U>&nbsp;because it is likely to prevail on the merits of the Claim in respect to which Purchaser has
asserted a right of offset. For the avoidance of doubt, any arbitration proceeding initiated under this <U>clause (b)(ii)</U> shall not finally determine the merits of the underlying Claim, for which the parties shall reserve all right, but shall
only establish the entitlement of Purchaser to withhold or offset payments under <U>clause (a) </U> </FONT>
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">above and the amount that Purchaser is entitled to withhold or offset pending final resolution of the Claim. The decision of the arbitrator on these issues
shall be final and binding on the parties until the matter is finally resolved If the arbitrator shall determine that Purchaser is not likely to prevail on the merits of the Claim, then Purchaser shall immediately pay to Seller any amount with
respect to which it has asserted a right of offset, together with 6% interest on such amount from the date payment was otherwise due hereunder. If the arbitrator shall determine that Purchaser is likely to prevail on the merits of the Claim, then
Purchaser shall be entitled to continue to withhold such amount until the matter is finally resolved. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iii) Any proceeding initiated
under this <U>Section&nbsp;13.8</U> shall be held in New York City and the fees and costs of the arbitrator shall be born equally by the parties unless the arbitrator determines that a party has acted in bad faith, in which case the arbitrator may
require the party which it has determined acted in bad faith to pay the entire costs and expenses of the arbitrator and the related legal expenses of the other party. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:13%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(iv) In connection with the arbitration proceeding, the parties shall submit to the arbitrator, within sixty (60)&nbsp;days of the arbitrator&#146;s appointment, a written report setting forth its position on the
merits of the underlying Claim, together with supporting documentation. The parties shall also supply the arbitrator such additional documentation as the arbitrator shall request. The arbitrator shall be instructed to render a decision within sixty
(60)&nbsp;days of submission of the reports. The parties shall not be entitled to discovery. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.9 <U>Characterization of Indemnity
Payments</U>. Any indemnity payments made pursuant to this <U>Article XIII</U> shall be treated as an adjustment to the Aggregate Purchase Price to the maximum extent possible. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">13.10 <U>Indemnification as Exclusive Remedy</U>. The rights and remedies of Seller and Purchaser under this <U>Article XIII</U> are exclusive and in
lieu of any and all other rights and remedies which Seller and Purchaser may have under, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement for monetary relief (but not injunctive relief), including any breach or failure to perform any covenant or
agreement or representation or warranty set forth in this Agreement. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>ARTICLE XIV </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B><U>MISCELLANEOUS </U></B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.1
<U>Assignment</U>. This Agreement and all the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns, but neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests
or obligations hereunder may be assigned, by operation of law or otherwise, by either party without the prior written consent of the other party, except that Purchaser may assign its rights under this Agreement to an Affiliate (which assignment
shall not release Purchaser from its obligations hereunder). </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.2 <U>Amendment</U>. Except as contemplated by <U>Section&nbsp;6.5</U>,
this Agreement may be amended, modified and supplemented only by mutual written agreement of the parties. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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hereto shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given (a)&nbsp;when received if given in person or by courier or a courier service, (b)&nbsp;on the date of transmission if sent by telex, facsimile or other wire transmission or
(c)&nbsp;three (3)&nbsp;Business Days after being deposited in the mail, certified or registered, postage prepaid: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If to Seller, addressed
as follows: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">MSGalt&nbsp;&amp; Company, LLC/Scott Gillis </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">c/o Whitman Breed Abbott&nbsp;&amp; Morgan LLC </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">100 Field Print Road </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Greenwich, CT 06830 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Attention: Harry E.
Peden III </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Facsimile No.: (203)&nbsp;809-1951 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">with a copy to: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Whitman Breed Abbott&nbsp;&amp; Morgan LLC </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">100 Field Point Road </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Greenwich, CT 06830
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Attention: Harry E. Peden III </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">Telephone No.: (203)&nbsp;862-2470 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Facsimile No.: (203)&nbsp;869-1951 </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">If to Purchaser, addressed as follows: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">Huron Consulting Services LLC </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">550 West Van Buren </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Chicago, IL 60607 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Attention: Chief Financial Officer </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Telephone No.: (312)&nbsp;583-8733 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Facsimile
No.: (312)&nbsp;543-8752 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">with a copy to: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Mayer, Brown, Rowe&nbsp;&amp; Maw LLP </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">71 South Wacker Drive </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Chicago, IL 60606 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Attention: David A.
Carpenter </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Telephone No.: (312)&nbsp;701-8432 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Facsimile No.: (312)&nbsp;706-8544 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">or to such other individual or address as a party hereto may designate for itself by
notice given as herein provided. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.4 <U>Waivers</U>. The failure of a party hereto at any time or times to require performance of any
provision hereof shall in no manner affect its right at a later time to enforce the same. No waiver by a party of any condition or of any breach of any term, covenant, representation or warranty contained in this Agreement shall be effective unless
in writing, and no waiver in any one or more instances shall be deemed to be a further or continuing waiver of any such condition or breach in other instances or a waiver of any other condition or breach of any other term, covenant, representation
or warranty. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.5 <U>No Third Party Beneficiaries</U>. The provisions of this Agreement are for the benefit only of the parties hereto,
and no third party may seek to enforce, or benefit from, these provisions; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the Representatives and Affiliates of Purchaser and Seller are intended third party beneficiaries of <U>Sections 13.2</U> and
<U>13.3</U>, as applicable. Except for the Persons described in the immediately preceding sentence, the parties specifically disavow any desire or intention to create any third party beneficiary hereunder, and specifically declare that no Person,
except for the parties, and their respective successors, shall have any right hereunder nor any right of enforcement hereof. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.6
<U>Publicity</U>. (a)&nbsp;Prior to the Closing Date, except as required by Law or the rules of any stock exchange, no public announcement or other publicity regarding the transactions referred to herein shall be made by Purchaser or Seller or any
of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, representatives or agents, without the prior written agreement of Purchaser and Seller, in any case, as to form, content, timing and manner of distribution or publication; provided that
nothing in this <U>Section&nbsp;14.6</U> shall prevent such parties from discussing such transactions with those Persons whose approval, agreement or opinion, as the case may be, is required for consummation of such particular transaction or
transactions. In addition, after the transactions contemplated hereby have been announced, Purchaser shall be entitled to respond to analysts, questions in the ordinary course in a manner consistent with any disclosure made in accordance with this
Section&nbsp;14.6, and make such additional disclosure of the terms and conditions hereof as may be required by Law or the rules and regulations of any stock exchange on which Purchaser&#146;s securities are listed. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:8%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">(b) Notwithstanding any confidentiality restrictions herein or in the Confidentiality Agreement, any party hereto (and any employee, agent or
representative of the foregoing) may disclose to any and all persons, without limitation of any kind, the tax treatment and tax structure of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other
tax analyses) that are provided to such party relating to such tax treatment and tax structure except to the extent that maintaining such confidentiality is necessary to comply with any applicable federal or state securities laws. To the extent not
inconsistent with the immediately preceding sentence, the foregoing authorization does not extend to disclosure of any other information, including (a)&nbsp;the identities of participants or potential participants in the transactions contemplated
hereby, (b)&nbsp;the existence or status of any negotiations, or any other term or detail, or portion of any documents or other materials, not related to the tax treatment or tax structure of the transactions contemplated hereby. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.7 <U>Further Assurances</U>. Upon the reasonable request of Purchaser, Seller will on and after the Closing Date execute and deliver to Purchaser such
other documents, releases, assignments and other instruments as may be required to effectuate completely the transfer and assignment to Purchaser of, and to vest fully in Purchaser title to, each of the Acquired Assets, and to otherwise carry out
the purposes of this Agreement. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.8 <U>Severability</U>. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, the validity, legality or enforceability of the other provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby, and there shall be deemed substituted for the provision at issue a valid, legal and enforceable provision as similar as possible to
the provision at issue. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.9 <U>Entire Understanding</U>. This Agreement and the Related Agreements set forth the entire agreement and
understanding of the parties hereto in respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and supersede any and all prior agreements, arrangements and understandings among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.10 <U>Applicable Law</U>. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York
without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law thereof. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.11 <U>Jurisdiction of Disputes; Waiver of Jury Trial</U>. In the
event any party to this Agreement commences any litigation, proceeding or other legal action in connection with or relating to this Agreement, any Related Agreement or any matters described or contemplated herein or therein, with respect to any of
the matters described or contemplated herein or therein, the parties to this Agreement hereby (a)&nbsp;agree under all circumstances absolutely and irrevocably to institute any litigation, proceeding or other legal action in a court of competent
jurisdiction located within the City of New York, New York, whether a state or federal court; (b)&nbsp;agree that in the event of any such litigation, proceeding or action, such parties will consent and submit to personal jurisdiction in any such
court described in <U>clause (a)</U>&nbsp;and to service of process upon them in accordance with the rules and statutes governing service of process (it being understood that nothing in this <U>Section&nbsp;14.11</U> shall be deemed to prevent any
party from seeking to remove any action to a federal court in New York, New York); (c)&nbsp;agree to waive to the fullest extent permitted by law any objection that they may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such litigation, proceeding or
action in any such court or that any such litigation, proceeding or action was brought in an inconvenient forum; (d)&nbsp;agree as an alternative method of service to service of process in any legal proceeding by mailing of copies thereof to such
party at its address set forth in <U>Section&nbsp;14.3</U> for communications to such party; (e)&nbsp;agree that any service made as provided herein shall be effective and binding service in every respect; and (f)&nbsp;agree that nothing herein
shall affect the rights of any party to effect service of process in any other manner permitted by Law. EACH PARTY HERETO WAIVES THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY DISPUTE IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY RELATED AGREEMENT OR
ANY MATTERS DESCRIBED OR CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, AND AGREE TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO EFFECT SUCH WAIVER. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">14.12 <U>Counterparts</U>. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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same extent as an original signature page. Any party who delivers such a signature page agrees to later deliver an original counterpart to any party which requests it. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.14 <U>Expenses</U>. 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 carrying this Agreement into effect. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.15 <U>Transfer Taxes and Fees</U>. Seller and Purchaser shall share equally the cost
of all sales, use and transfer Taxes arising out of the transfer of the Acquired Assets pursuant to this Agreement (&#147;<U>Transfer Taxes</U>). The sales, use and transfer Tax Returns required by reason of the transfer of the Acquired Assets
pursuant to this Agreement shall be timely prepared and filed by the party initially obligated by applicable Law to make such filing. The parties agree to cooperate with each other in connection with the preparation and filing of such Tax Returns,
in obtaining all available exemptions from such sales, use and transfer Taxes, and in timely providing each other with resale certificates and any other documents necessary to satisfy any such exemptions. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.16 <U>Representation of Counsel; Mutual Negotiation</U>. Each party has had the opportunity to be represented by counsel of its choice in negotiating
this Agreement. This Agreement shall therefore be deemed to have been negotiated and prepared at the joint request, direction, and construction of the parties, at arm&#146;s-length, with the advice and participation of counsel, and will be
interpreted in accordance with its terms without favor to any party. The parties&#146; respective counsel may not be disqualified from representing their clients in indemnification or other disputes arising out of this transaction by virtue of such
counsel&#146;s prior representation of the other party in an unrelated matter. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">14.17 <U>Bulk Transfer Laws</U>. Purchaser acknowledges
that Seller will not comply with the provisions of any bulk transfer or bulk sale laws of any jurisdiction in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Related Agreements. </FONT></P> <P
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>EXHIBIT 99.1 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center">

<IMG SRC="g96292img001.jpg" ALT="LOGO"> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2"><B>April&nbsp;6, 2006 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Huron Consulting Group Acquires Assets of Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">CHICAGO &#150; April&nbsp;6, 2006 &#150; Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN), a leading provider of financial and operational consulting services, today announced
the acquisition of the assets of Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company. Galt is a specialized advisory firm that designs and implements corporate-wide programs to improve shareholder returns. The partners of Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company have been associated with some
of the more notable corporate revitalizations in recent years, including those at Gillette and Alcan. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company provides a unique set
of capabilities that complements Huron&#146;s other client offerings,&#148; said Gary Holdren, chairman and chief executive officer, Huron Consulting Group. &#147;By combining forces, we will expand our value to the office of the CEO and boards of
Fortune 500 companies.&#148; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">M. Scott Gillis, managing partner and co-founder, Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company said, &#147;Huron&#146;s operational improvement
capabilities and deeply rooted understanding of business economics are an ideal complement to our practice. We now have an unmatched ability to focus our client strategies, resources and operations on improving profitable growth and delivering
superior performance in both the customer and capital markets.&#148; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company has offices in New York and Chicago. The senior partner team
of Scott Gillis, Joe Shalleck, Lee Mergy and Larry Jones, along with approximately 25 other experienced members of Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company will be joining Huron. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Huron has acquired Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company for approximately $20 million. Additional consideration is payable if specific performance targets are met over a four-year period. Galt&nbsp;&amp;
Company has unaudited 2005 calendar year revenues of approximately $17 million. For reporting purposes, Galt&nbsp;&amp; Company&#146;s business will be included in Huron&#146;s Operational Consulting segment. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Huron expects that the acquisition will be accretive to 2006 EBITDA and will provide guidance updates when it releases results for the first quarter of 2006. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>About Huron Consulting Group </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Huron Consulting Group helps clients
effectively address complex challenges that arise from litigation, disputes, investigations, regulation, financial distress, and other sources of significant conflict or change. We also help clients improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness
of their operations, reduce costs, manage regulatory compliance, and maximize procurement efficiency. Huron provides services to a wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized
businesses, leading academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and the law firms that represent these various organizations. Learn more at <U>www.huronconsultinggroup.com</U>. </FONT></P>

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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><I>Statements in this press release, which are not historical in nature and concern Huron Consulting Group&#146;s current
expectations about the company&#146;s reported results for 2005 and future results in 2006 are &#147;forward-looking&#148; statements as defined in Section&nbsp;21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as &#147;may,&#148; &#147;should,&#148; &#147;expects,&#148; &#147;plans,&#148; &#147;anticipates,&#148; &#147;believes,&#148; &#147;estimates,&#148; or &#147;continue.&#148; These
forward-looking statements reflect our current expectation about our future results, performance or achievements, including without limitation, that our business continues to grow at the current expectations with respect to, among other factors,
utilization and billing rates and number of consultants; that we are able to expand our service offerings through our existing consultants and new hires; and that existing market conditions do not change from current expectations. These statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking
statements. Therefore you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Please see &#147;Risk Factors&#148; in our Form 10-K and in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a complete description
of the material risks we face. </I></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Media Contact: </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Jennifer Frost Hennagir </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">312-880-3260 </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><U>jfrost-hennagir@huronconsultinggroup.com</U> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2"><B>Investor Contact: </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Gary L. Burge, Chief Financial Officer </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">312-583-8722 </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
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