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<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=4>UNITED STATES </FONT></H1>

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<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=4>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </FONT></H1>

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<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=3>Washington, D.C. 20549 </FONT></H1>

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<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=4>FORM 8-K </FONT></H1>

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<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=4>CURRENT REPORT </FONT></H1>

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<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </FONT></H1>

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<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 31, 2005 </FONT></P>

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<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=4>STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY </FONT></H1>

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<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </FONT></P>

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<TD align=center width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Delaware</FONT></TD>
<TD align=center width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>0-11634</FONT></TD>
<TD align=center width="34%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;95-3797439</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;(State or other jurisdiction</FONT></TD>
<TD align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1>(Commission File Number)</FONT></TD>
<TD align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1>(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1>of incorporation or organization)</FONT></TD>
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<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>1911 Walker Avenue,&nbsp;Monrovia,&nbsp;California,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;91016</FONT></P>

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<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1>(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): </FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(626) 303-7902 </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" 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><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) </FONT></P>

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<H1 align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=3>Item 1.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On March 31, 2005, STAAR Surgical Company (the &#147;Company&#148;) entered into the Purchase Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement described in Item 3.02 below. </FONT></P>

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<H1 align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=3>Item 3.02.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On March 31, 2005, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement with the investors named therein (the &#147;Investors&#148;) who agreed to purchase 4,100,000 shares of the Company&#146;s Common Stock (the &#147;Shares&#148;) at a price per share of $3.50 (the &#147;Private Placement&#148;). Payment of the $14.35 million aggregate purchase price for the Shares is expected to be received by the Company on or about April 5, 2005. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pacific Growth Equities, LLC acted as placement agent for the Private Placement. In consideration of its services, it is receiving from the Company a commission of 6% of the gross proceeds of the Private Placement, for aggregate fees of $861,000. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net proceeds of the Private Placement will be used by the Company for working capital and general corporate purposes. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following summary of the Private Placement is not intended to be exhaustive and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Stock Purchase Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this report as Exhibit 10. 1 (the &#147;Stock Purchase Agreement&#148;), and the Registration Rights Agreement, a copy of which is attached to this report as Exhibit 10. 2 (the &#147;Registration Rights Agreement&#148;). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As of March 31, 2005, the Company and the Investors signed and delivered the Stock Purchase Agreement, evidencing the commitment of each Investor to purchase shares of Common Stock from the Company at a price per share of $3.50, and the commitment of the Company to sell to each Investor such Shares. The aggregate number of Shares to be purchased under the Stock Purchase Agreement was 4,100,000 shares. The Private Placement is expected to close on April 5, 2005, subject to customary closing conditions. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each of the Investors is an &#147;accredited investor&#148; within the meaning of Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the &#147;Act&#148;). The Private Placement is intended to be exempt from the registration requirements of Section 5 of the Act through the exemption available under Section 4(2) of the Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Shares are &#147;restricted securities,&#148; as defined in Rule 144(a)(3) under the Act, and accordingly the Shares may not be resold by the Investors without registration under the Act or an available exemption from registration. Under the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company will be obligated to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#147;SEC&#148;) within 15 business days after the closing of the Private Placement (the &#147;Closing&#148;) a registration statement on Form S-3 registering under the Act the resale of the Shares by the Investors (the &#147;Registration Statement&#148;). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company will be required to keep the Registration Statement effective until the earlier of (1) two years after the Closing, (2) the time when all of the Shares have been sold under the Registration Statement or in other transactions that result in the Shares being freely tradable, or (3) the time when all of the Shares can be sold without registration or restriction. The Company will be required to keep a current prospectus available for the Investors to use for resales during that period. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company can declare a &#147;Suspension Period,&#148; suspending the Investors&#146; use of the Registration Statement for resales, on up to two occasions during each year following the Closing, for a period of no longer than 30 days on each such occasion, if necessary to avoid premature disclosure of material nonpublic information that is not adequately disclosed in the then available prospectus. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Registration Statement has not been declared effective within 90 days of the Closing (or within 120 days of the Closing if the Registration Statement is subject to review by the SEC), the Company must pay the Investors 1% of their initial investment amount for each 30-day period (or, on a pro rata basis, any portion of a 30-day period) between that deadline and the actual date of effectiveness. If the Company declares more than two Suspension Periods during any twelve-month period following the Closing, or any Suspension Period lasts longer than 30 days, then the Company must pay the Investors 1% of their initial investment amount for each 30-day period (or, on a pro rata basis, any portion of a 30-day period) when use of the Registration Statement has been suspended in excess of the permitted periods. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Registration Rights Agreement also gives the Investors limited &#147;piggyback&#148; registration rights, entitling them to join in other registration statements filed by the Company under specified circumstances. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Purchase Agreement includes standard representations and warranties by the Company for a transaction of this type, which in general require that the business, financial condition and results of operations of the Company conform with the descriptions and financial statements included in the Company&#146;s reports and other documents filed with the SEC. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In the Private Placement the Investors received no securities or rights to acquire securities other than the Shares. No warrants or convertible securities were included in the Private Placement. </FONT></P>

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<H1 align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=3>Item 7.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regulation FD Disclosure </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On April 1, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing the signing of the Purchase Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, will not be treated as filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the &#147;Exchange Act&#148;) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information will not be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, or into another filing under the Exchange Act, unless that filing expressly refers to specific information in this report. The furnishing of the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report is not intended to and does not, constitute a representation that such furnishing is required by Regulation FD or that the information this Item 7.01 contains is material investor information that is not otherwise publicly available. </FONT></P>

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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c) Exhibits</FONT></P>


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     <TD align=center width="20%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">10.1</FONT></TD>
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     <TD align=left width="60%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Stock Purchase Agreement dated March 31, 2005.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<H1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=4>SIGNATURES </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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 thereunto duly authorized. </FONT></P>

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<TD width="40%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>April 1, 2005 </FONT></TD>
<TD width="50%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B>STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY </B><BR><BR><BR>By: /s/ John Bily <BR>&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;<BR>John Bily <BR>Chief Financial Officer </FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD align=left width="78%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><A HREF="f8k040105x10_1.htm">Stock Purchase Agreement dated March 31, 200</A>5</FONT></TD>
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     <TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">99.1</FONT></TD>
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     <TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><A HREF="f8k040105x99_1.htm">Press release dated April 1, 2005</A></FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="40%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B>Investors</B></FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>EVC GROUP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>EVC GROUP</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Douglas Sherk, (415) 652-9100</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Chris Toth, (415) 896-2005</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Jennifer Beugelmans, (415) 896-6817</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;STAAR SURGICAL SIGNS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO SELL 4,100,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK</B></FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><FONT size=3>MONROVIA, California--April 1, 2005--STAAR Surgical Company (Nasdaq: STAA) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 4,100,000 shares of newly issued common stock at a purchase price of $3.50 per share to certain institutional investors. The transaction is expected to close on or about April 5, 2005, subject to customary closing conditions. Pacific Growth Equities, LLC acted as the placement agent for the financing. </FONT></FONT>

<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><FONT size=3>The securities sold have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or applicable exemption from registration. STAAR Surgical has agreed to file, no later than 15 business days after the closing a registration statement providing for the resale of the common stock. </FONT></FONT>

<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><FONT size=3>This release is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor shall there be any sale of the company's securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to their registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.</FONT> </FONT>

<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><I><U><B>About STAAR Surgical</B></U></I> </FONT>

<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif">STAAR Surgical is a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of minimally invasive ophthalmic products employing proprietary technologies. STAAR's products are used by ophthalmic surgeons to improve the vision of patients. </FONT>

<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><B><I><U>Safe Harbor</U></I></B> </FONT>

<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif">All statements in this news release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including the statement that the offering is expected to close on or about April 5, 2005. These statements are based on expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties include the ability of the Company and the investors to comply with certain conditions to closing as set forth in the definitive agreements. STAAR Surgical Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and does not intend to do so. </FONT>
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<BODY><P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>EXHIBIT 10.2 </FONT></P>

<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this &#147;<U>Agreement</U>&#148;) is made as of March&nbsp;31, 2005, by and among (i) STAAR Surgical Company, a Delaware corporation (the &#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;), (ii) each person listed on <U>Exhibit&nbsp;A</U> attached hereto (collectively, the &#147;<U>Initial Investors</U>&#148; and each individually, an &#147;<U>Initial Investor</U>&#148;), and (iii) each person or entity that subsequently becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to, and in accordance with, the provisions of Section 13 hereof (collectively, the &#147;<U>Investor Permitted Transferees</U>&#148; and each individually an <U>&#147;Investor Permitted Transferee</U>&#148;). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, the Company has agreed to issue and sell to the Initial Investors, and the Initial Investors have agreed to purchase from the Company, 4,100,000 shares (the &#147;<U>Purchased Shares</U>&#148;) of the Company&#146;s common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the &#147;<U>Common Stock</U>&#148;), all upon the terms and conditions set forth in that certain Stock Purchase Agreement, dated of even date herewith, between the Company and the Initial Investors (the &#147;<U>Stock Purchase Agreement</U>&#148;); and </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement provide that it shall be a condition precedent to the closing of the transactions thereunder, for the Company and the Initial Investors to execute and deliver this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>DEFINITIONS</U>. The following terms shall have the meanings provided therefor below or elsewhere in this Agreement as described below: </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;<U>Board</U>&#148; shall mean the board of directors of the Company. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;<U>Closing</U>&#148; and &#147;<U>Closing Date</U>&#148; shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Stock Purchase Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;<U>Exchange Act</U>&#148; shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and all of the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;<U>Investors</U>&#148; shall mean, collectively, the Initial Investors and the Investor Permitted Transferees; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the term &#147;<U>Investors</U>&#148; shall not include any of the Initial Investors or any of the Investor Permitted Transferees that ceases to own or hold any Purchased Shares. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;<U>Majority Holders</U>&#148; shall mean, at the relevant time of reference thereto, those Investors holding more than fifty percent (50%) of the Registrable Shares held by all of the Investors. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;<U>Qualifying Holder</U>&#148; shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 13 hereof. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;<U>Registrable Shares</U>&#148; shall mean the Purchased Shares, <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, such term shall not, after the Mandatory Registration Termination Date, include any of the Purchased Shares that become or have become eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144 or pursuant to Regulation S. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;<U>Rule 144</U>&#148; shall mean Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act and any successor or substitute rule, law or provision. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;<U>SEC</U>&#148; shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#147;<U>Securities Act</U>&#148; shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and all of the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>EFFECTIVENESS; TERMINATION</U>. This Agreement shall become effective and legally binding only if the Closing occurs. This Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect, automatically and without any action being required of any party hereto, upon the termination of the Stock Purchase Agreement pursuant to Section&nbsp;7 thereof. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>MANDATORY REGISTRATION</U>. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Within fifteen (15) business days after the Closing Date, the Company will prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-3, or any other available form if the Company is not eligible to use Form&nbsp;S-3, for the purpose of registering under the Securities Act all of the Registrable Shares for resale by, and for the account of, the Investors as selling stockholders thereunder (the &#147;<U>Registration Statement</U>&#148;). The Registration Statement shall permit the Investors to offer and sell, on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act, any or all of the Registrable Shares. The Company agrees to use reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement to become effective as soon as practicable. In the event that, after the Closing Date and before the Registration Statement is declared effective, there is an act of God, war or terror, the Effectiveness Deadline
will be extended by a number of days equal to the days of any such act, plus ten (10). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company shall be required to keep the Registration Statement effective until such date that is the earlier of (i) the date as of which all of the Purchasers may sell all of the Registrable Securities without restriction pursuant to Rule 144(k) (or the successor rule thereto) promulgated under the Securities Act or (ii) the date when all of the Registrable Shares registered thereunder shall have been sold or (iii) the second anniversary of the Closing Date, subject to extension as set forth below (such date is referred to herein as the <U>&#147;Mandatory Registration Termination Date</U>&#148;). Thereafter, the Company shall be entitled to withdraw the Registration Statement and the Investors shall have no further right to offer or sell any of the Registrable Shares pursuant to the Registration Statement (or any prospectus relating thereto). In the event the right of the selling Investors to use the Registration
Statement (and the prospectus relating thereto) is delayed or suspended pursuant to Sections 6(c) or 12 hereof, the Company shall be required to extend the Mandatory Registration Termination Date beyond the second anniversary of the Closing Date by the same number of days as such delay or Suspension Period (as defined in Section 12 hereof). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The offer and sale of the Registrable Shares pursuant to the Registration Statement shall not be underwritten. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>PENALTIES/SUSPENSION OF THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT</U> </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If a Registration Statement covering the Registrable Shares is not filed with the Commission on or prior to 30 business days after the Closing Date, the Company will make pro rata payments to each Investor, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, in an amount equal to 1% of the aggregate amount invested by such Investor for each 30-day period or pro rata for any portion thereof following the date by which such Registration Statement should have been filed for which no Registration Statement is filed with respect to the Registrable Shares. Such payments shall be made to each Investor in cash. The amounts payable as liquidated damages pursuant to this paragraph shall be payable in lawful money of the United States, and amounts payable as liquidated damages shall be paid within three (3) business days of the last day of each such 30-day period during which the Registration Statement should have been filed for which no
Registration Statement was filed with respect to the Registrable Shares. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective as soon as practicable. The Company shall notify the Investors by facsimile or e-mail as promptly as practicable, and in any event, within twenty-four (24) hours, after any Registration Statement is declared effective and shall simultaneously provide the Investors with copies of any related Prospectus to be used in connection with the sale or other disposition of the securities covered thereby. If (A) a Registration Statement covering the Registrable Shares is not declared effective by the Commission within ninety (90) days after the Closing Date (or one hundred twenty days if reviewed by the SEC), or (B) after a Registration Statement has been declared effective by the Commission, sales cannot be made pursuant to such Registration Statement for any reason (including without limitation by reason of a stop order, or
the Company&#146;s failure to update the Registration Statement), but excluding the inability of any Investor to sell the Registrable Shares covered thereby due to market conditions and except as excused pursuant to Section&nbsp;12 below<B>, </B>then the Company will make pro rata payments to each Investor, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, in an amount equal to 1% of the aggregate amount invested by such Investor for each 30- day period or pro rata for any portion thereof following the date by which such Registration Statement should have been effective (the &#147;Blackout Period&#148;). The amounts payable as liquidated damages pursuant to this paragraph shall be paid monthly within three (3) business days of the last day of each month following the commencement of the Blackout Period until the termination of the Blackout Period. Such payments shall be made to each Investor in cash. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Investor shall be entitled to a payment pursuant to this Section&nbsp;4 if effectiveness of a registration statement has been delayed or a prospectus has been unavailable as a result of (i) a failure by such Investor to promptly provide on request by the Company the information required under the Purchase Agreement or this Agreement or requested by the SEC as a condition to effectiveness of the Registration Statement; (ii) the provision of inaccurate or incomplete information by such Investor; or (iii) a statement or determination of the SEC that any provision of the rights of the Investor under this Agreement is contrary to the provisions of the Securities Act. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>&#147;PIGGYBACK&#148; REGISTRATION RIGHTS</U>. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If, at any time after the Mandatory Registration Termination Date, the Company proposes to register any of its Common Stock under the Securities Act, whether as a result of a primary or secondary offering of Common Stock or pursuant to registration rights granted to holders of other securities of the Company (but excluding in all cases any registrations to be effected on Forms S-4 or S-8 or other applicable successor Forms), the Company shall, each such time, give to the Investors holding Registrable Shares written notice of its intent to do so. Upon the written request of any such Investor given within 20 days after the giving of any such notice by the Company, the Company shall use reasonable efforts to cause to be included in such registration the Registrable Shares of such selling Investor, to the extent requested to be registered; <U>provided</U> that (i) the number of Registrable Shares proposed to be sold by such
selling Investor is equal to at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the total number of Registrable Shares then held by such participating selling Investor, (ii) such selling Investor agrees to sell those of its Registrable Shares to be included in such registration in the same manner and on the same terms and conditions as the other shares of Common Stock which the Company proposes to register, and (iii) if the registration is to include shares of Common Stock to be sold for the account of the Company or any party exercising demand registration rights pursuant to any other agreement with the Company, the proposed managing underwriter does not advise the Company that in its opinion the inclusion of such selling Investor&#146;s Registrable Shares (without any reduction in the number of shares to be sold for the account of the Company or such party exercising demand registration rights) is likely to affect materially and adversely the success of the offering or the price that would be received for any
shares of Common Stock offered, in which case the rights of such selling Investor shall be as provided in Section 5(b) hereof. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If a registration pursuant to Section 5(a) hereof involves an underwritten offering and the managing underwriter shall advise the Company in writing that, in its opinion, the number of shares of Common Stock requested by the Investors to be included in such registration is likely to affect materially and adversely the success of the offering or the price that would be received for any shares of Common Stock offered in such offering, then, notwithstanding anything in Section 5(a) to the contrary, the Company shall be required to include in such registration only the number of shares of Common Stock which the Company is so advised can be sold in such offering, (i) first, the number of shares of Common Stock proposed to be included in such registration for the account of the Company and/or any stockholders of the Company (other than the Investors) that have exercised demand registration rights, in accordance with the
priorities, if any, then existing among the Company and/or such stockholders of the Company with registration rights (other than the Investors), and (ii) second, the shares of Common Stock requested to be included in such registration by all other stockholders of the Company who have piggyback registration rights (including, without limitation, the Investors), <U>pro</U> <U>rata</U> among such other stockholders (including, without limitation, the Investors) on the basis of the number of shares of Common Stock that each of them requested to be included in such registration. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In connection with any offering involving an underwriting of shares, the Company shall not be required under Section&nbsp;5 hereof or otherwise to include the Registrable Shares of any Investor therein unless such Investor accepts and agrees to the terms of the underwriting, which shall be reasonable and customary, as agreed upon between the Company and the underwriters selected by the Company. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES</U>. In connection with the Company&#146;s obligation under Section 3 and 5 hereof to file the Registration Statement with the SEC and to use its best efforts to cause the Registration Statement to become effective as soon as practicable, the Company shall, as expeditiously as reasonably possible: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and supplements to the Registration Statement and the prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Shares covered by the Registration Statement; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Furnish to the selling Investors such number of copies of a prospectus, including a preliminary prospectus, in conformity with the requirements of the Securities Act, and such other documents (including, without limitation, prospectus amendments and supplements as are prepared by the Company in accordance with Section 6(a) above) as the selling Investors may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of such selling Investors&#146; Registrable Shares; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notify the selling Investors, at any time when a prospectus relating to the Registration Statement is required to be delivered under the Securities Act, of the happening of any event as a result of which the prospectus included in or relating to the Registration Statement contains an untrue statement of a material fact or omits any fact necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; and, thereafter, the Company will promptly prepare (and, when completed, give notice to each selling Investor) a supplement or amendment to such prospectus so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of such Registrable Shares, such prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any fact necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; <U>provided</U> that upon such notification by the Company, the selling Investors will not offer or sell Registrable Shares until the Company has
notified the selling Investors that it has prepared a supplement or amendment to such prospectus and delivered copies of such supplement or amendment to the selling Investors (it being understood and agreed by the Company that the foregoing proviso shall in no way diminish or otherwise impair the Company&#146;s obligation to promptly prepare a prospectus amendment or supplement as above provided in this Section 6(c) and deliver copies of same as above provided in Section 6(b) hereof); and </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use commercially reasonable efforts to register and qualify the Registrable Shares covered by the Registration Statement under such other securities or Blue Sky laws of such states as shall be reasonably appropriate in the opinion of the Company and the managing underwriters, if any, <U>provided</U> that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to qualify to do business or to file a general consent to service of process in any such states or jurisdictions, and <U>provided</U> <U>further</U> that (notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary with respect to the bearing of expenses) if any jurisdiction in which any of such Registrable Shares shall be qualified shall require that expenses incurred in connection with the qualification therein of any such Registrable Shares be borne by the selling Investors, then the selling Investors shall, to the extent required by
such jurisdiction, pay their <U>pro</U> <U>rata</U> share of such qualification expenses. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including Section 4 hereof, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) prevent the issuance of any stop order or other suspension of effectiveness of a Registration Statement, or the suspension of the qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction in the united States, (ii) if such an order or suspension is issued, obtain the withdrawal of such order or suspension at the earliest practicable moment and notify each holder of Registrable Securities of the issuance of such order and the resolution thereof or its receipt of notice of the initiation or threat of any proceeding such purpose. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company shall (i) comply with all requirements of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. with regard to the issuance of the Shares and the listing thereof on the Nasdaq National Market, and (ii) engage a transfer agent and registrar to maintain the Company&#146;s stock ledger for all Shares covered by the Registration Statement not later than the effective date of the Registration Statement. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>FURNISH INFORMATION</U>. It shall be a condition precedent to the obligations of the Company to take any action pursuant to this Agreement that the selling Investors shall furnish to the Company such information regarding them and the securities held by them as the Company shall reasonably request and as shall be required in order to effect any registration by the Company pursuant to this Agreement. Each Investor shall promptly notify the Company of any changes in the information furnished to the Company. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>EXPENSES OF REGISTRATION</U>. All expenses incurred in connection with the registration of the Registrable Shares pursuant to this Agreement (excluding underwriting, brokerage and other selling commissions and discounts), including without limitation all registration and qualification and filing fees, printing, and fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, shall be borne by the Company. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>DELAY OF REGISTRATION</U>. The Investors shall not take any action to restrain, enjoin or otherwise delay any registration as the result of any controversy which might arise with respect to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>INDEMNIFICATION</U>. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To the extent permitted by law, the Company will indemnify and hold harmless each selling Investor, any investment banking firm acting as an underwriter for the selling Investors, any broker/dealer acting on behalf of any selling Investors and each officer and director of such selling Investor, such underwriter, such broker/dealer and each person, if any, who controls such selling Investor, such underwriter or broker/dealer within the meaning of the Securities Act, against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities, joint or several, to which they may become subject under the Securities Act or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any untrue or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the Registration Statement, in any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus relating thereto or in any amendments or supplements
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>preliminary prospectus or final prospectus, or arise out of or are based upon the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; and will reimburse such selling Investor, such underwriter, broker/dealer or such officer, director or controlling person for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 10(a) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Company (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), nor shall the Company be liable in any such case for any such loss, damage, liability or action to the extent that it arises out of or is
based upon an untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission made in connection with the Registration Statement, any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus relating thereto or any amendments or supplements to the Registration Statement or any such preliminary prospectus or final prospectus, in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished expressly for use in connection with the Registration Statement or any such preliminary prospectus or final prospectus by the selling Investors, any underwriter for them or controlling person with respect to them. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To the extent permitted by law, each selling Investor will severally and not jointly indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its directors, each of its officers who have signed the Registration Statement, each person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of the Securities Act, any investment banking firm acting as underwriter for the Company or the selling Investors, or any broker/dealer acting on behalf of the Company or any selling Investors, and all other selling Investors against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities to which the Company or any such director, officer, controlling person, underwriter, or broker/dealer or such other selling Investor may become subject to, under the Securities Act or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereto) arise out of or are based upon any untrue or alleged untrue statement of any material fact
contained in the Registration Statement or any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus, relating thereto or in any amendments or supplements to the Registration Statement or any such preliminary prospectus or final prospectus, or arise out of or are based upon the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, in each case to the extent and only to the extent that such untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission was made in the Registration Statement, in any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus relating thereto or in any amendments or supplements to the Registration Statement or any such preliminary prospectus or final prospectus, in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished by the selling Investor expressly for use in connection with the Registration Statement, or any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus; and such selling
Investor will reimburse any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by the Company or any such director, officer, controlling person, underwriter, broker/dealer or other selling Investor in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action, <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the liability of each selling Investor hereunder shall be limited to the proceeds (net of underwriting discounts and commissions, if any) received by such selling Investor from the sale of Registrable Shares covered by the Registration Statement, and <U>provided</U>, <U>further</U>, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 10(b) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of those selling Investor(s) against which the request for indemnity is being made (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section 10 of notice of the commencement of any action, such indemnified party will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party under this Section 10, notify the indemnifying party in writing of the commencement thereof and the indemnifying party shall have the right to participate in and, to the extent the indemnifying party desires, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly noticed, to assume at its expense the defense thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the indemnifying parties. In the event that the indemnifying party assumes any such defense, the indemnified party may participate in such defense with its own counsel and at its own expense, <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that the counsel for the indemnifying party shall act as lead counsel in all matters pertaining to such defense or settlement of such claim
and the indemnifying party shall only pay for such indemnified party&#146;s expenses for the period prior to the date of its participation on such defense. The failure to notify an indemnifying party promptly of the commencement of any such action, if prejudicial to his ability to defend such action, shall relieve such indemnifying party of any liability to the indemnified party under this Section 10, but the omission so to notify the indemnifying party will not relieve him of any liability which he may have to any indemnified party otherwise other than under this Section 10. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the indemnifying party shall not be entitled to settle any claim, suit or proceeding unless in connection with such settlement the indemnified party receives an unconditional release with respect to the subject matter of such claim, suit or proceeding and such settlement does not contain any admission of fault by the indemnified party. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>REPORTS UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT</U>. With a view to making available to the Investors the benefits of Rule 144 and any other rule or regulation of the SEC that may at any time permit the Investors to sell the Purchased Shares to the public without registration, the Company agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts: (i) to make and keep public information available as those terms are understood in Rule 144, (ii) to file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required to be filed by an issuer of securities registered under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, (iii) as long as any Investor owns any Purchased Shares, to furnish in writing upon such Investor&#146;s request a written statement by the Company that it has complied with the reporting requirements of Rule 144 and of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, and to furnish to such Investor a copy of the most recent annual or
quarterly report of the Company, and such other reports and documents so filed by the Company as may be reasonably requested in availing such Investor of any rule or regulation of the SEC permitting the selling of any such Purchased Shares without registration and (iv) undertake any additional actions reasonably necessary to maintain the availability of the Registration Statement or the use of Rule 144. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if the Company shall furnish to the selling Investors a certificate signed by the President or Chief Executive Officer of the Company stating that the Board has made the good faith determination (i) that continued use by the selling Investors of the Registration Statement for purposes of effecting offers or sales of Registrable Shares pursuant thereto would require, under the Securities Act, premature disclosure in the Registration Statement (or the prospectus relating thereto) of material, nonpublic information concerning the Company, its business or prospects or any proposed material transaction involving the Company, (ii) that such premature disclosure would be materially adverse to the Company, its business or prospects or any such proposed material transaction or would make the successful consummation by the Company of any such material transaction
significantly less likely and (iii) that it is therefore essential to suspend the use by the Investors of such Registration Statement (and the prospectus relating thereto) for purposes of effecting offers or sales of Registrable Shares pursuant thereto, then the right of the selling Investors to use the Registration Statement (and the prospectus relating thereto) for purposes of effecting offers or sales of Registrable Shares pursuant thereto shall be suspended for a period (the &#147;<U>Suspension Period</U>&#148;) of not more than 30 days after delivery by the Company of the certificate referred to above in this Section 12; <U>provided</U> <U>that</U> the Company shall be entitled to no more than two such Suspension Periods during the twelve (12) month period commencing on the Closing Date and during each subsequent twelve (12) month period until the Mandatory Registration Termination Date (including any extension thereto). During the Suspension Period, none of the Investors shall offer or sell any
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION RIGHTS</U>. None of the rights of any Investor under this Agreement shall be transferred or assigned to any person unless (i) such person is a Qualifying Holder (as defined below), and (ii) such person agrees to become a party to, and bound by, all of the terms and conditions of, this Agreement by duly executing and delivering to the Company an Instrument of Adherence in the form attached as <U>Exhibit&nbsp;B</U> hereto. For purposes of this Section 13, the term &#147;<U>Qualifying Holder</U>&#148; shall mean, with respect to any Investor, (i) any partner thereof, (ii) any corporation, partnership controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, such Investor or any partner thereof, or (iii) any other direct transferee from such Investor of at least 50% of those Registrable Shares held by such Investor. None of the rights of any Investor under this Agreement shall be transferred or
assigned to any Person (including, without limitation, a Qualifying Holder) that acquires Registrable Shares in the event that and to the extent that such Person is eligible to resell such Registrable Shares pursuant to Rule 144(k) of the Securities Act or may otherwise resell such Registrable Shares pursuant to an exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act. After any transfer in accordance with this Section 13, the rights and obligations of an Investor as to any transferred Registrable Shares shall be the rights and obligations of the Investor Permitted Transferee holding such Registrable Shares. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>ENTIRE AGREEMENT</U>. This Agreement constitutes and contains the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and it also supersedes any and all prior negotiations, correspondence, agreements or understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>MISCELLANEOUS</U>. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement may not be amended, modified or terminated, and no rights or provisions may be waived, except with the written consent of the Majority Holders and the Company. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors or assigns, <U>provided</U> that the terms and conditions of Section 13 hereof are satisfied. This Agreement shall also be binding upon and inure to the benefit of any transferee of any of the Purchased Shares <U>provided</U> that the terms and conditions of Section 13 hereof are satisfied. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if at any time any Investor shall cease to own any Purchased Shares, all of such Investor&#146;s rights under this Agreement shall immediately terminate. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any notices, reports or other correspondence (hereinafter collectively referred to as <U>&#147;correspondence</U>&#148;) required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be sent by courier (overnight or same day) or telecopy or delivered by hand to the party to whom such correspondence is required or permitted to be given hereunder. The date of giving any notice shall be the date of its actual receipt. </FONT></P>

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<!-- MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Sub 3 Left-TNR" FSL="Project" --><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>STAAR Surgical Company<BR>1911 Walker Avenue Monrovia, California 91016 <BR>Attention:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John Bily&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chief Financial Officer <BR>Facsimile:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(626) 303-0895 </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;with a copy to: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Sheppard Mullin Richter &amp; Hampton LLP <BR>333 South Hope Street, 48th Floor <BR>Los Angeles, California 90071-1448 <BR>Attention:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Peter M. Menard, Esq.<BR>Facsimile:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(213) 620-1398 </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All correspondence to any Investor shall be sent to such Purchaser at the address set forth in Exhibit&nbsp;A. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any person may change the address to which correspondence to it is to be addressed by notification as provided for herein. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The parties acknowledge and agree that in the event of any breach of this Agreement, remedies at law may be inadequate, and each of the parties hereto shall be entitled to seek specific performance of the obligations of the other parties hereto and such appropriate injunctive relief as may be granted by a court of competent jurisdiction. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement may be executed in a number of counterparts, any of which together shall for all purposes constitute one Agreement, binding on all the parties hereto notwithstanding that all such parties have not signed the same counterpart. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Registration Rights Agreement as of the date and year first above written.</FONT></P>

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<TD width="50%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B>STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY</B><BR><BR><BR>BY: /s/ John Bily<BR>&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;<BR>Name: John Bily,<BR>Title: Chief Financial Offficer</FONT> </TD></TR>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B>THE INITIAL INVESTOR&#146;S SIGNATURE TO THE INVESTOR QUESTIONNAIRE DATED EVEN DATE HEREWITH SHALL CONSTITUTE THE INITIAL INVESTOR&#146;S SIGNATURE TO THIS REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT.</B> </FONT></P>

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<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><U>EXHIBIT A </U></FONT></P>

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<TH align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1>Number of</FONT></TH></TR>
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<TH align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1>Address</FONT></TH>
<TH align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1>Shares to be Purchased</FONT></TH></TR>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Alpha US Sub Fund V, LLC</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Symmetry Capital</U></B></FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>43,668</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Andrew Margolin</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>One Montgomery Street</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Suite 3300</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (415) 374-8295</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>amargolin@symcap.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andesite Life Sciences, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Andesite</U></B></FONT></TD>
<TD align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>73,940</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Hamilton Mehlman</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>The Pilot House</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Lewis Wharf</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Boston, MA 02110</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (617) 326-4105</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>hmehlman@andesitec.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andesite Life Sciences I, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Andesite</U></B></FONT></TD>
<TD align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>23,815</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Hamilton Mehlman</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>The Pilot House</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Lewis Wharf</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Boston, MA 02110</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (617) 326-4105</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>hmehlman@andesitec.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andesite Life Sciences II, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Andesite</U></B></FONT></TD>
<TD align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>17,245</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Hamilton Mehlman</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>The Pilot House</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Lewis Wharf</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Boston, MA 02110</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (617) 326-4105</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>hmehlman@andesitec.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andover Capital Partners, LP </FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Andover</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>148,800</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: William Wall</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>300 Brickstone Square</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Suite 1004</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andover, MA 01810</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (978) 623-3500</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>bwall@andover.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andover Capital Offshore Partners, Ltd. </FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Andover</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>91,200</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: William Wall</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>300 Brickstone Square</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Suite 1004</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andover, MA 01810</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (978) 623-3500</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>bwall@andover.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Broadwood Partners, LP </FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Broadwood Capital Inc.</U></B></FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>246,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Neal Bradsher</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>724 Fifth Avenue</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>9th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10019</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 508-5735</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>neal@broadwoodcapital.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Cameron QTIP Trust</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Halsey Advisory &amp; Management, LLC</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>20,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Tyson Halsey</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>45 Rockefeller Plaza, #2530</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10111</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 237-1414</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>thalsey@halseyadvisory.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Cameron Survivors Trust</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT size=2><B><U>Halsey Advisory &amp; Management, LLC</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>10,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Tyson Halsey</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>45 Rockefeller Plaza, #2530</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10111</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 237-1414</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>thalsey@halseyadvisory.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Chad Dunnt</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Halsey Advisory &amp; Management, LLC</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>15,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Tyson Halsey</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>45 Rockefeller Plaza, #2530</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10111</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 237-1414</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>thalsey@halseyadvisory.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Craig Drill Capital, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Craig Drill</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>160,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: C.A. Drill</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>724 Fifth Avenue</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>9th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10019</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 508-5706</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Rmiterko@cdccorp.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>East Hudson Inc. (BVI)</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Conus Partners</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>28,300</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Andrew Zack</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>One Rockefeller Plaza</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>18th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10020</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 332-7291</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>az@conusfund.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Ivy MA Holdings 3, LLC</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Symmetry Capital</U></B></FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>160,420</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Andrew Margolin</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>One Montgomery Street</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Suite 3300</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>San Francisco, CA 94104</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (415) 374-8295</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>amargolin@symcap.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Lubomir Skrobak</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Halsey Advisory &amp; Management, LLC</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>80,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Tyson Halsey</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>45 Rockefeller Plaza, #2530</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10111</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 237-1414</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>thalsey@halseyadvisory.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Paul Rogan</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Halsey Advisory &amp; Management, LLC</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>15,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Tyson Halsey</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>45 Rockefeller Plaza, #2530</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10111</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 237-1414</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>thalsey@halseyadvisory.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>President Street Fund, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>President Street Fund</U></B> </FONT></TD>
<TD>
<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>50,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>c/o Brimberg &amp; Co </FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Frances Mlynarczyn</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>45 Rockefeller Plaza, #2570</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10111</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 399-0941</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>frank@brimberg.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Promed Offshore Fund Ltd.</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Promed Management, Inc.</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>10,084</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Barry Kurokawa</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>237 Park Avenue</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>9th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10017</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 692-3626</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>bkurokawa@promedmgmt.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Promed Offshore Fund II Ltd.</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Promed Management, Inc.</U></B> </FONT></TD>
<TD>
<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>211,368</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Barry Kurokawa</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>237 Park Avenue</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>9th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10017</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 692-3626</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>bkurokawa@promedmgmt.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Promed Partners, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Promed Management, Inc</U></B>. </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>62,493</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Barry Kurokawa</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>237 Park Avenue</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>9th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10017</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 692-3626</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>bkurokawa@promedmgmt.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Promed Partners II, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Promed Management, Inc.</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>16,055</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Barry Kurokawa</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>237 Park Avenue</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>9th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10017</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 692-3626</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>bkurokawa@promedmgmt.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Seamark Fund, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Seamark Fund</U></B></FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>100,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: John D. Frasier</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>223 Wilmington Westchester Pike</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Suite 115</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Chadds Ford, PA 19317</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (484) 840-15130</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>jfraser@seamarkcapital.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>SF Capital Partners, Ltd</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>SF Capital c/o Stark Offshore</U></B></FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>650,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Brian H. Davidson</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3600 South Lake Drive</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>St. Francis, WI 53235</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (414) 294-7000</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>bdavidson@sf-capital.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>SLST Co. Corp.</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><U><B>Halsey Advisory &amp; Management, LLC</B></U> </FONT></TD>
<TD>
<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>20,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Tyson Halsey</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>45 Rockefeller Plaza, #2530</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10111</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 237-1414</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>thalsey@halseyadvisory.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Special Situations Cayman Fund, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Special Situations Fund**</U></B></FONT></TD>
<TD>
<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>215,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: David Greenhouse</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>153 E. 53rd Street</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>55th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10022</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 207-6500</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>david@ssfund.com</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Special Situations Fund III, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Special Situations Fund**</U></B></FONT></TD>
<TD>
<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>755,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: David Greenhouse</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>153 E. 53rd Street</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>55th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10022</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 207-6500</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>david@ssfund.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Special Situations Private Equity Fund, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Special Situations Fund**</U></B></FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>289,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: David Greenhouse</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>153 E. 53rd Street</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>55th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10022</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 207-6500</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>david@ssfund.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Symmetry Capital Offshore Fund, Ltd.</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Symmetry Capital</U></B></FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>68,947</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Andrew Margolin</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>One Montgomery Street</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Suite 3300</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (415) 374-8295</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>amargolin@symcap.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Symmetry Capital Partners LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Symmetry Capital</U></B></FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>28,411</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Andrew Margolin</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>One Montgomery Street</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Suite 3300</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (415) 374-8295</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>amargolin@symcap.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Symmetry Capital Qualified Partners LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><U>Symmetry Capital</U></FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>180,118</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Andrew Margolin</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>One Montgomery Street</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Suite 3300</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (415) 374-8295</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>amargolin@symcap.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Symmetry Parallax Partners LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Symmetry Capital</U></B></FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>18,436</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Andrew Margolin</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>One Montgomery Street</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Suite 3300</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (415) 374-8295</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>amargolin@symcap.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>The Conus Fund, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Conus Partners</U></B> </FONT></TD>
<TD>
<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>92,300</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Andrew Zack</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>One Rockefeller Plaza</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>18th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10020</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 332-7291</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>az@conusfund.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>The Conus Fund Offshore, Ltd.</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Conus Partners</U></B> </FONT></TD>
<TD>
<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>29,400</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Andrew Zack</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>One Rockefeller Plaza</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>18th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10020</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 332-7291</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>az@conusfund.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>The Conus Fund (QP), LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Conus Partners</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>50,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Andrew Zack</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>One Rockefeller Plaza</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>18th Floor</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10020</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 332-7291</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>az@conusfund.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Ursus Capital, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Ursus</U></B> </FONT></TD>
<TD>
<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>81,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Evan Sturza</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>1370 Avenue of the Americas</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10019</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 541-9224</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>esturza@ursuscapital.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Ursus Offshore, Ltd.</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B><U>Ursus</U></B> </FONT></TD>
<TD>
<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>29,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Evan Sturza</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>1370 Avenue of the Americas</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>New York, NY 10019</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>ph: (212) 541-9224</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>esturza@ursuscapital.com</FONT></TD>
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<TD align=left width="33%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Willis and Daphne Stephens</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT size=2><B><U>Halsey Advisory &amp; Management, LLC</U></B> </FONT></TD>
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<P align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>10,000</FONT></P>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Att: Tyson Halsey</FONT></TD>
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<TD><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>45 Rockefeller Plaza, #2530</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reference is hereby made to that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March&nbsp;31, 2005, among STAAR Surgical Company, a Delaware corporation (the &#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;), the Initial Investors and the Investor Permitted Transferees, as amended and in effect from time to time (the &#147;<U>Registration Rights Agreement</U>&#148;). Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the respective meanings ascribed thereto in the Registration Rights Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The undersigned, in order to become the owner or holder of [___________] shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the &#147;<U>Common Stock</U>&#148;), of the Company, hereby agrees that, from and after the date hereof, the undersigned has become a party to the Registration Rights Agreement in the capacity of an Investor Permitted Transferee, and is entitled to all of the benefits under, and is subject to all of the obligations, restrictions and limitations set forth in, the Registration Rights Agreement that are applicable to Investor Permitted Transferees. This Instrument of Adherence shall take effect and shall become a part of the Registration Rights Agreement immediately upon execution. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executed as of the date set forth below under the laws of California. </FONT></P>

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<P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT is dated as of the 31st day of March, 2005 (the &#147;<U>Effective Date</U>&#148;) by and between STAAR Surgical Company, a Delaware corporation with its principal office at 1911 Walker Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 (the &#147;<U>Company</U>&#148;), and the several purchasers identified in the attached <U>Exhibit&nbsp;A</U> (individually, a &#147;<U>Purchaser</U>&#148; and collectively, the &#147;<U>Purchasers</U>&#148;). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, the Company desires to issue and sell to the Purchasers an aggregate of approximately 4,100,000 shares (the &#147;<U>Shares</U>&#148;) of the authorized but unissued shares of common stock, $.01 par value per share, of the Company (the &#147;<U>Common Stock</U>&#148;); and </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, the Purchasers, severally, wish to purchase the Shares on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements, representations, warranties and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<U>Definitions</U>. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#147;<U>Affiliate</U>&#148; of a party means any corporation or other business entity controlled by, controlling or under common control with such party. For this purpose &#147;<U>control</U>&#148; shall mean direct or indirect beneficial ownership of fifty percent&nbsp;(50%) or more of the voting or income interest in such corporation or other business entity. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#147;<U>Agreement</U>&#148; means this Stock Purchase Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#147;<U>Business Day</U>&#148; means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or U.S. federal holiday. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#147;<U>Closing</U>&#148; has the meaning set forth in Section&nbsp;2.2 of this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#147;<U>Closing Date</U>&#148; means the date of the Closing. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#147;<U>Exchange Act</U>&#148; means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and all of the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#147;<U>Registration Rights Agreement</U>&#148; shall mean that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, among the Company and the Purchasers. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#147;<U>Operative Agreements</U>&#148; shall mean the Registration Rights Agreement together with this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#147;<U>Majority Purchasers</U>&#148; shall mean Purchasers which, at any given time, hold greater than fifty percent&nbsp;(50%) of the voting power of the outstanding Shares that have not been resold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act or Rule 144 under the Securities Act. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#147;<U>SEC</U>&#148; shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#147;<U>Securities Act</U>&#148; shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and all of the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Purchase and Sale of Shares</U>. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>2.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Purchase and Sale</U>. Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Company agrees to issue and sell to each Purchaser, and each Purchaser, severally, hereby agrees to purchase from the Company, at the Closing, the number of shares of Common Stock set forth opposite the name of such Purchaser under the heading &#147;<U>Number of Shares to be Purchased</U>&#148; on <U>Exhibit&nbsp;A</U> hereto, at a purchase price of $ 3.50 per share. The total purchase price payable by each Purchaser for the number of shares of Common Stock that such Purchaser is hereby agreeing to purchase is set forth opposite the name of such Purchaser under the heading <U>&#147;Purchase Price</U>&#148; on <U>Exhibit&nbsp;A</U> hereto. The aggregate purchase price payable by the Purchasers to the Company for all of the Shares shall be $14,350,000. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>2.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Closing</U>. The closing of the transactions contemplated under this Agreement (the &#147;<U>Closing</U>&#148;) shall take place at the offices of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter &amp; Hampton LLP on the second Business Day after the Company shall have given written notice (the &#147;<U>Closing Notice</U>&#148;) to the Purchasers that all of the conditions precedent set forth in Section 5.1 have been satisfied in full or at such other location, date and time as may be agreed upon between the Purchasers and the Company. At the Closing, the Company shall deliver to each Purchaser a single stock certificate, registered in the name of such Purchaser, representing the number of shares of Common Stock purchased by such Purchaser, against payment of the purchase price therefor by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account or accounts as the Company shall designate in writing. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Representations and Warranties of the Company</U>. The Company hereby represents and warrants to each of the Purchasers as follows: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Incorporation</U>. The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction in which the character of its properties or the nature of its business requires such qualification, except where the failure to so qualify would not have a material adverse effect upon the Company. The Company does not have any material subsidiaries other than those identified in the SEC Documents (as defined below). Except for short-term investments and investments that are not material to the Company, the Company does not own any shares of stock or any other equity or long-term debt securities of any corporation or have any equity interest in any firm, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association or other entity except as set forth in the SEC Documents. Complete and correct copies of the
certificate of incorporation and bylaws of the Company as in effect on the Effective Date have been filed by the Company with the Commission. The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as now conducted. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Capitalization</U>. The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of (i)&nbsp;30,000,000 shares of Common Stock, of which approximately 20,689,638 shares are outstanding on the date hereof and (ii)&nbsp;20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, of which no shares are outstanding on the date hereof. Except for options to purchase Common Stock issued to employees and consultants of the Company, there are no existing options, warrants, calls, preemptive (or similar) rights, subscriptions or other rights, agreements, arrangements or commitments of any character obligating the Company to issue, transfer or sell, or cause to be issued, transferred or sold, any shares of the capital stock of the Company or other equity interests in the Company or any securities convertible into or exchangeable for such shares of capital stock or other equity interests, and there are no outstanding contractual obligations of the
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Authorization</U>. All corporate action on the part of the Company, its officers, directors and stockholders necessary for the authorization, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein and therein has been taken. When executed and delivered by the Company, each of this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement shall constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as such may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws affecting creditors&#146; rights generally and by general equitable principles. The Company has all requisite corporate power to enter into this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of this Agreement, and
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Valid Issuance of the Shares</U>. The Shares being purchased by the Purchasers hereunder will, upon issuance pursuant to the terms hereof, be duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. No preemptive rights or other rights to subscribe for or purchase the Company&#146;s capital stock exist with respect to the issuance and sale of the Shares by the Company pursuant to this Agreement. Except as disclosed in the SEC Documents, no stockholder of the Company has any right (which has not been waived or has not expired by reason of lapse of time) following the notification of the Company&#146;s intent to file the registration statement to be filed by the Company pursuant to Registration Rights Agreement (the &#147;<U>Registration Statement</U>&#148;) to require the Company to register the sale of any shares owned by such stockholder under the Securities Act in the Registration Statement. As of the
Effective Date, no further approval or authority of the stockholders or the Board of Directors of the Company shall be required for the issuance and sale of the Shares by the Company, or the filing of the Registration Statement by the Company, as contemplated herein. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Financial Statements</U>. The Company has furnished to each Purchaser its audited Statements of Income, Stockholders&#146; Equity and Cash Flows for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 and its audited Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2004. All such financial statements are hereinafter referred to collectively as the &#147;<U>Financial Statements</U>.&#148; The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved, and fairly present, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company and the results of its operations as of the date and for the periods indicated thereon. Since December&nbsp;31, 2004, to the Company&#146;s knowledge, there has been no material adverse change (actual or threatened) in the assets, liabilities (contingent or other), affairs, operations, prospects or condition
(financial or other) of the Company, except as may be disclosed in the Company&#146;s Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2004, a copy of which has been presented to the Purchasers (the &#147;10-K&#148;). </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>SEC Documents</U>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company has furnished to each Purchaser, a true and complete copy of the Company&#146;s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and any other statement, report, registration statement (other than registration statements on Form S-8) or definitive proxy statement filed by the Company with the SEC during the period commencing January 1, 2005 and ending on the date hereof. The Company will, promptly upon the filing thereof, also furnish to each Purchaser all statements, reports (including, without limitation, Annual Reports on Form&nbsp;10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K), registration statements and definitive proxy statements filed by the Company with the SEC during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on the Closing Date (all such materials required to be furnished to each Purchaser pursuant to this
sentence or pursuant to the next preceding sentence of this Section 3.6 being called, collectively, the &#147;<U>SEC Documents</U>&#148;). As of their respective filing dates, the SEC Documents complied or will comply in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act or the Securities Act, as applicable, and none of the SEC Documents contained or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or will omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, as of their respective filing dates, except to the extent corrected by a subsequently filed SEC Document. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Consents</U>. All consents, approvals, orders and authorizations required on the part of the Company in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein and therein have been obtained and will be effective as of the Closing Date. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<U>No Conflict</U>. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement by the Company and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not conflict with or result in any violation of or default (with or without notice or lapse of time, or both) under, or give rise to a right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation or to a loss of a material benefit under (i)&nbsp;any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws of the Company or (ii)&nbsp;any agreement filed as an exhibit to the 10-K, or any instrument, permit, franchise, license, judgment, order, statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulations, applicable to the Company or its respective properties or assets. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Brokers or Finders</U>. Except for Pacific Growth Equities, LLC (the &#147;Placement Agent&#148;), the Company has not dealt with any broker or finder in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and, except for certain fees and expenses payable by the Company to the Placement Agent, the Company has not incurred, and shall not incur, directly or indirectly, any liability for any brokerage or finders&#146; fees or agents commissions or any similar charges in connection with this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Nasdaq National Market</U>. The Common Stock is listed on the Nasdaq National Market, and there are no proceedings to revoke or suspend such listing. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>3.11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<U>Absence of Litigation</U>. Except as disclosed in the SEC Documents, there is no action, suit or proceeding or, to the Company&#146;s knowledge, any investigation, pending, or to the Company&#146;s knowledge, threatened by or before any governmental body against the Company and in which an unfavorable outcome, ruling or finding in any said matter, or for all matters taken as a whole, might have a material adverse effect on the Company. The foregoing includes, without limitation, any such action, suit, proceeding or investigation that questions this Agreement or the Registration Rights Agreement or the right of the Company to execute, deliver and perform under same. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<U>Representations and Warranties of the Purchasers</U>. Each Purchaser severally for itself, and not jointly with the other Purchasers, represents and warrants to the Company as follows: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Authorization</U>. All action on the part of such Purchaser and, if applicable, its officers, directors and shareholders necessary for the authorization, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein and therein has been taken. When executed and delivered, each of this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of such Purchaser, enforceable against such Purchaser in accordance with its terms, except as such may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws affecting creditors&#146; rights generally and by general equitable principles. Such Purchaser has all requisite corporate power to enter into each of this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of this
Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement. Such Purchaser has the knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Shares and has the ability to bear the economic risks of an investment in the Shares for an indefinite period of time. The Purchaser acknowledges that the Placement Agent has made no representations or warranties regarding the Company; the Purchaser agrees that neither the Placement Agent nor any of its controlling persons, affiliates, directors, officers, employees or consultants shall have any liability to the Purchaser or any person asserting claims on behalf of or in right of the Purchaser for any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Purchaser&#146;s purchase of Shares. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Purchase Entirely for Own Account</U>. Such Purchaser is acquiring the Shares being purchased by it hereunder for investment, for its own account, and not for resale or with a view to distribution thereof in violation of the Securities Act. Such Purchaser has not entered into an agreement or understanding with any other party to resell or distribute such shares. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Investor Status; Etc</U>. Such Purchaser certifies and represents to the Company that at the time such Purchaser acquires any of the Shares, such Purchaser will be an &#147;Accredited Investor&#148; as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act and was not organized for the purpose of acquiring the Shares. Such Purchaser&#146;s financial condition is such that it is able to bear the risk of holding the Shares for an indefinite period of time and the risk of loss of its entire investment. Such Purchaser has been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the management of the Company concerning this investment and has sufficient knowledge and experience in investing in companies similar to the Company in terms of the Company&#146;s stage of development so as to be able to evaluate the risks and merits of its investment in the Company. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Confidential Information</U>. Each Purchaser understands that any information provided to such Purchaser by the Company is strictly confidential and proprietary to the Company and has been prepared from the Company&#146;s publicly available documents and other information and is being submitted to the Purchaser solely for such Purchaser&#146;s confidential use in connection with its investment decision regarding the Shares. Such Purchaser agrees to use such information for the sole purpose of evaluating a possible investment in the Shares and such Purchaser hereby acknowledges that it is prohibited from reproducing or distributing such information, the Operative Agreements, or any other offering materials, in whole or in part, or divulging or discussing any of their contents except for use internally and by its legal counsel and except as required by law or legal process. Further, such Purchaser understands that
the existence and nature of all conversations and presentations, if any, regarding the Company and this offering must be kept strictly confidential until such time as the Company makes public announcement of the sale of Shares. Such Purchaser understands that the federal securities laws impose restrictions on trading based on information regarding this offering. In addition, such Purchaser hereby acknowledges that unauthorized public disclosure of information regarding this offering may cause the Company to violate Regulation FD. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Shares Not Registered</U>. Such Purchaser understands that the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, by reason of their issuance by the Company in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, and that the Shares must continue to be held by such Purchaser unless a subsequent disposition thereof is registered under the Securities Act or is exempt from such registration. The Purchaser understands that the exemptions from registration afforded by Rule 144 (the provisions of which are known to it) promulgated under the Securities Act depend on the satisfaction of various conditions, and that, if applicable, Rule 144 may afford the basis for sales only in limited amounts. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>No Conflict</U>. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement by such Purchaser and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not conflict with or result in any violation of or default by such Purchaser (with or without notice or lapse of time, or both) under, or give rise to a right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation or to a loss of a material benefit under (i)&nbsp;any provision of the organizational documents of such Purchaser or (ii)&nbsp;any agreement or instrument, permit, franchise, license, judgment, order, statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulations, applicable to such Purchaser or its respective properties or assets. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Brokers</U>. Such Purchaser has not retained, utilized or been represented by any broker or finder in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Consents</U>. All consents, approvals, orders and authorizations required on the part of such Purchaser in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein have been obtained and are effective as of the Closing Date. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<U>No Intent to Effect a Change of Control</U>. Such Purchaser has no present intent to consummate a &#147;change of control&#148; of the Company, as such term is understood in Rule 13d of the Exchange Act. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>4.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>No General Solicitation</U>. Such Purchaser was not offered or sold the Shares, directly or indirectly, by means of any form of general solicitation or general advertisement, including the following: (i) any advertisement, article, notice or other communication published in any newspaper, magazine or similar medium or broadcast over television, radio, the internet or by telephone or (ii) any seminar or other meeting whose attendees had been invited by general solicitation or general advertising. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>5.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Conditions to the Obligation of the Purchasers to Consummate the Closing</U>. The obligation of each Purchaser to consummate the Closing and to purchase and pay for the Shares being purchased by it pursuant to this Agreement is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions precedent: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The representations and warranties contained herein of the Company shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as though made on and as of the Closing Date (it being understood and agreed by each Purchaser that, in the case of any representation and warranty of the Company contained herein which is not hereinabove qualified by application thereto of a materiality standard, such representation and warranty need be true and correct only in all material respects in order to satisfy as to such representation or warranty the condition precedent set forth in the foregoing provisions of this Section 5.1(a)). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Registration Rights Agreement shall have been executed and delivered by the Company. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company shall not have been adversely affected in any material way prior to the Closing Date; and the Company shall have performed all obligations and conditions herein required to be performed or observed by the Company on or prior to the Closing Date. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No proceeding challenging this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, or seeking to prohibit, alter, prevent or materially delay the Closing, shall have been instituted before any court, arbitrator or governmental body, agency or official and shall be pending. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The purchase of and payment for the Shares by the Purchasers shall not be prohibited by any law or governmental order or regulation. All necessary consents, approvals, licenses, permits, orders and authorizations of, or registrations, declarations and filings with, any governmental or administrative agency or of any other person with respect to any of the transactions contemplated hereby shall have been duly obtained or made and shall be in full force and effect. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All instruments and corporate proceedings in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be consummated at the Closing shall be satisfactory in form and substance to such Purchaser, the Purchasers shall have received an opinion of legal counsel to the Company substantially in the form of <U>Exhibit&nbsp;B </U>attached hereto, and such Purchaser shall have received copies (executed or certified, as may be appropriate) of all documents which such Purchaser may have reasonably requested in connection with such transactions. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>5.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Conditions to the Obligation of the Company to Consummate the Closing</U>. The obligation of the Company to consummate the Closing and to issue and sell to each of the Purchasers the Shares to be purchased by it at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions precedent: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The representations and warranties contained herein of such Purchaser shall be true and correct on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as though made on and as of the Closing Date (it being understood and agreed by the Company that, in the case of any representation and warranty of each Purchaser contained herein which is not hereinabove qualified by application thereto of a materiality standard, such representation and warranty need be true and correct only in all material respects in order to satisfy as to such representation or warranty the condition precedent set forth in the foregoing provisions of this Section 5.2(a)). </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Purchasers shall have performed all obligations and conditions herein required to be performed or observed by the Purchasers on or prior to the Closing Date. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No proceeding challenging this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, or seeking to prohibit, alter, prevent or materially delay the Closing, shall have been instituted before any court, arbitrator or governmental body, agency or official and shall be pending. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The sale of the Shares by the Company shall not be prohibited by any law or governmental order or regulation. All necessary consents, approvals, licenses, permits, orders and authorizations of, or registrations, declarations and filings with, any governmental or administrative agency or of any other person with respect to any of the transactions contemplated hereby shall have been duly obtained or made and shall be in full force and effect. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each of the Purchasers shall have executed and delivered to the Company a Purchaser&#146;s Questionnaire, in the form attached hereto as <U>Exhibit&nbsp;C</U>, pursuant to which each such Purchaser shall provide information necessary to confirm each such Purchaser&#146;s status as an &#147;accredited investor&#148; (as such term is defined in Rule 501 promulgated under the Securities Act) and to enable the Company to comply with the Registration Rights Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each of the other Purchasers shall have purchased, in accordance with this Agreement, the number of shares of Common Stock set forth opposite its name under the heading &#147;<U>Number of Shares to be Purchased</U>&#148; on <U>Exhibit&nbsp;A</U> hereto. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All instruments and corporate proceedings in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be consummated at the Closing shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the Company, and the Company shall have received counterpart originals, or certified or other copies of all documents, including without limitation records of corporate or other proceedings, which it may have reasonably requested in connection therewith. </FONT></P>
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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>6.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Securities Law Transfer Restrictions.</U> </FONT></P>

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<P dir=ltr><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Purchaser understands that, except as provided in the Registration Rights Agreement, the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, and each purchaser agrees that it will not sell, offer to sell, solicit offers to buy, dispose of, loan, pledge or grant any right with respect to (collectively, a &#147;<U>Disposition</U>&#148;), the Shares nor will such Purchaser engage in any hedging or other transaction which is designed to or could be reasonably expected to lead to or result in a Disposition of Shares by such Purchaser or any other person or entity unless (a)&nbsp;the Shares are registered under the Securities Act, or (b)&nbsp;such Purchaser shall have delivered to the Company an opinion of counsel in form, substance and scope reasonably acceptable to the Company, to the effect that registration is not required under the Securities Act or any applicable state
securities law due to the applicability of an exemption therefrom. In that connection, such Purchaser is aware of Rule 144 under the Securities Act and the restrictions imposed thereby. Such Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that no sales of the Shares may be made under the Registration Statement and that the Shares are not transferable on the books of the Company unless the certificate submitted to the transfer agent evidencing the Shares is accompanied by a separate Purchaser&#146;s Certificate of Subsequent Sale: (i)&nbsp;in the form of Appendix I hereto; (ii)&nbsp;executed by an officer of, or other authorized person designated by, the Purchaser; and (iii)&nbsp;to the effect that (A)&nbsp;the shares have been sold in accordance with the Registration Statement, the Securities Act and any applicable state securities or blue sky laws, and (B)&nbsp;the requirement of delivering a current prospectus has been satisfied. Such prohibited hedging or other transactions would include, without limitation,
effecting any short sale or having in effect any short position (whether or not such sale or position is against the box and regardless of when such position was entered into) or any purchase, sale or grant of any right (including, without limitation, any put or call option) with respect to the Shares or with respect to any security (other than a broad-based market basket or index) that includes, relates to or derives any significant part of its value from the Common Stock of the Company. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Purchaser acknowledges that no action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction outside the United States by the Company or the Placement Agent that would permit an offering of the Shares, or possession or distribution of offering materials in connection with the issue of Shares, in any jurisdiction outside of the United States where action for that purpose is required. Each Purchaser outside the United States will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in each foreign jurisdiction in which it purchases, offers, sells or delivers Shares or has in its possession or distributes any offering material, in all cases at its own expense. The Placement Agent is not authorized to make any representation or use any information in connection with the issue, placement, purchase and sale of the Shares. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each Purchaser hereby covenants with the Company not to make any sale of the Shares without complying with the provisions of the Operative Agreements and with all applicable securities laws and regulations, and such Purchaser acknowledges that the certificates evidencing the Shares will be imprinted with a legend that prohibits their transference except in accordance therewith. Each Purchaser acknowledges that there may occasionally be times when the Company, based on the advice of its counsel, determines that it must suspend the Registration Statement, until such time as an amendment to the Registration Statement has been filed by the Company and declared effective by the Commission or until the Company has amended or supplemented such Prospectus. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each certificate representing any of the Shares shall be endorsed with the legends set forth below, and each Purchaser covenants that, except to the extent such restrictions are waived by the Company, it shall not transfer the shares represented by any such certificate without complying with the restrictions on transfer described in this Agreement and the legends endorsed on such certificate: </FONT></P>

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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&#147;THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SAID ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SAID ACT AND, IF REQUESTED BY THE COMPANY, UPON DELIVERY OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT THE PROPOSED TRANSFER IS EXEMPT FROM SAID ACT.&#148; </FONT></TD></TR>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After the earlier of (i) the effectiveness of the Registration Statement and receipt by the Company of a Purchaser&#146;s written confirmation that such Shares will not be disposed of except in compliance with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act or (ii) Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act becoming available to a Purchaser, the Company shall, upon such Purchaser&#146;s written request, promptly cause certificates evidencing the Purchaser&#146;s Shares to be replaced with certificates that do not bear such restrictive legends. When the Company is required to cause unlegended certificates to replace previously issued legended certificates, if unlegended certificates are not delivered to a Purchaser within three (3) Business Days following submission by that Purchaser of legended certificate(s) to the Company&#146;s transfer agent together with a representation letter in customary form, the Company
shall be liable to the Purchaser for liquidated damages in an amount equal to 1% of the aggregate purchase price of the Securities evidenced by such certificate(s) for each thirty (30) day period or portion thereof (on a pro rata basis following the first such thirty (30) day period) beyond such three (3) Business Day period that the unlegended certificates have not been so delivered. The Company&#146;s obligation to issue unlegended certificates pursuant to this Paragraph&nbsp;6.2(b) shall be excused if (i) the SEC promulgates any rule or interpretation expressly prohibiting removal of legends in such circumstances; (ii) the SEC or other regulatory authority instructs the Company or its transfer agent not to remove such legends, or (iii) the SEC makes it a condition to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement that the Company continue to keep such legends in place. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>7.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Termination</U>. This Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated hereunder abandoned at any time prior to the Closing only as follows: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by the Purchasers, upon notice to the Company if the conditions set forth in Section 5.1 shall not have been satisfied on or prior to April 7, 2005; or </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by the Company, upon notice to the Purchasers if the conditions set forth in Section 5.2 shall not have been satisfied on or prior to April 7, 2005; or </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at any time by mutual agreement of the Company and the Purchasers; or </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by the Purchasers, if there has been any breach of any representation or warranty or any material breach of any covenant of the Company contained herein and the same has not been cured within 15 days after notice thereof (it being understood and agreed by each Purchaser that, in the case of any representation or warranty of the Company contained herein which is not hereinabove qualified by application thereto of a materiality standard, such representation or warranty will be deemed to have been breached for purposes of this Section 7.1(d) only if such representation or warranty was not true and correct in all material respects at the time such representation or warranty was made by the Company); or </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; by the Company, if there has been any breach of any representation, warranty or any material breach of any covenant of any Purchaser contained herein and the same has not been cured within 15 days after notice thereof (it being understood and agreed by the Company that, in the case of any representation and warranty of the Purchaser contained herein which is not hereinabove qualified by application thereto of a materiality standard, such representation or warranty will be deemed to have been breached for purposes of this Section 7.1(e) only if such representation or warranty was not true and correct in all material respects at the time such representation or warranty was made by such Purchaser). </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>7.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Liabilities Upon Termination</U>. Any termination pursuant to this Section 7 shall be without liability on the part of any party, unless such termination is the result of a material breach of this Agreement by a party to this Agreement in which case such breaching party shall remain liable for such breach notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Public Statements or Releases</U>. None of the parties to this Agreement shall make, issue, or release any announcement, whether to the public generally, or to any of its suppliers or customers, with respect to this Agreement or the transactions provided for herein, or make any statement or acknowledgment of the existence of, or reveal the status of, this Agreement or the transactions provided for herein, without the prior consent of the other parties, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, <U>provided</U>, that nothing in this Section 8.1 shall prevent any of the parties hereto from making such public announcements as it may consider necessary in order to satisfy its legal obligations, but to the extent not inconsistent with such obligations, it shall provide the other parties with an opportunity to review and comment on any proposed public announcement before it is made. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Further Assurances</U>. Each party agrees to cooperate fully with the other party and to execute such further instruments, documents and agreements and to give such further written assurances, as may be reasonably requested by the other party to better evidence and reflect the transactions described herein and contemplated hereby, and to carry into effect the intents and purposes of this Agreement. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Rights Cumulative</U>. Each and all of the various rights, powers and remedies of the parties shall be considered to be cumulative with and in addition to any other rights, powers and remedies which such parties may have at law or in equity in the event of the breach of any of the terms of this Agreement. The exercise or partial exercise of any right, power or remedy shall neither constitute the exclusive election thereof nor the waiver of any other right, power or remedy available to such party. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Pronouns</U>. All pronouns or any variation thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine or neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the person, persons, entity or entities may require. </FONT></P>
<FONT size=2>8.5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Notices</U>.</FONT>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any notices, reports or other correspondence (hereinafter collectively referred to as &#147;correspondence&#148;) required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be sent by postage prepaid first class mail, courier or telecopy or delivered by hand to the party to whom such correspondence is required or permitted to be given hereunder. The date of giving any notice shall be the date of its actual receipt. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>STAAR Surgical Company<BR>1911 Walker Avenue Monrovia, California 91016 <BR>Attention:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John Bily <BR>Chief Financial Officer <BR>Facsimile: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(626) 303-0895 </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;with a copy to: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Sheppard Mullin Richter &amp; Hampton LLP <BR>333 South Hope Street, 48th Floor <BR>Los Angeles, California 90071-1448 <BR>Attention:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Peter M. Menard, Esq.<BR>Facsimile:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(213) 620-1398 </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All correspondence to any Purchaser shall be sent to such Purchaser at the address set forth in Exhibit&nbsp;A. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any entity may change the address to which correspondence to it is to be addressed by notification as provided for herein. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Captions</U>. The captions and paragraph headings of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of reference and shall not affect its interpretation. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Severability</U>. Should any part or provision of this Agreement be held unenforceable or in conflict with the applicable laws or regulations of any jurisdiction, the invalid or unenforceable part or provisions shall be replaced with a provision which accomplishes, to the extent possible, the original business purpose of such part or provision in a valid and enforceable manner, and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain binding upon the parties hereto. </FONT></P>

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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Governing Law; Injunctive Relief.</U> </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal and substantive laws of the State of California and without regard to any conflicts of laws concepts which would apply the substantive law of some other jurisdiction. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each of the parties hereto acknowledges and agrees that damages will not be an adequate remedy for any material breach or violation of this Agreement if such material breach or violation would cause immediate and irreparable harm (an &#147;<U>Irreparable Breach</U>&#148;). Accordingly, in the event of a threatened or ongoing Irreparable Breach, each party hereto shall be entitled to seek, equitable relief of a kind appropriate in light of the nature of the ongoing or threatened Irreparable Breach, which relief may include, without limitation, specific performance or injunctive relief; <U>provided</U>, <U>however</U>, that if the party bringing such action is unsuccessful in obtaining the relief sought, the moving party shall pay the non-moving party&#146;s reasonable costs, including attorney&#146;s fees, incurred in connection with defending such action. Such remedies shall not be the parties&#146; exclusive remedies,
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<U>Amendments</U>. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except pursuant to an instrument in writing signed by the Company and the Majority Purchasers. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Waiver</U>. No waiver of any term, provision or condition of this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be, or be construed as, a further or continuing waiver of any such term, provision or condition or as a waiver of any other term, provision or condition of this Agreement. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Assignment</U>. The rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the authorized successors and permitted assigns of each party. Neither party may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement or designate another person (i)&nbsp;to perform all or part of its obligations under this Agreement or (ii)&nbsp;to have all or part of its rights and benefits under this Agreement, in each case without the prior written consent of the other party, <U>provided, however</U>, that a Purchaser may assign its rights hereunder with respect to any Shares transferred to a &#147;Qualified Holder&#148; pursuant to and in compliance with Section 13 of the Registration Rights Agreement, and may designate such Qualified Holder to perform the duties of the Purchaser hereunder with respect to such transferred Shares; <U>provided further</U> that irrespective of such transfer
and designation the Purchaser shall remain obligated hereunder with respect to all of such Purchaser&#146;s purchased Shares. In the event of any assignment in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the assignee shall specifically assume and be bound by the provisions of the Agreement by executing and agreeing to an assumption agreement reasonably acceptable to the other party. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Survival</U>. The respective representations and warranties given by the parties hereto, and the other covenants and agreements contained herein, shall survive the Closing Date and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein for a period of two years, without regard to any investigation made by any party. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>8.14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <U>Entire Agreement</U>. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto respecting the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations, understandings, representations and statements respecting the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral. No modification, alteration, waiver or change in any of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon the parties hereto unless made in writing and duly executed by the Company and the Majority Purchasers. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Stock Purchase Agreement as of the day and year first above written. </FONT></P>

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<TD width="50%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B>STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY</B><BR><BR><BR>BY: /s/ John Bily<BR>&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;<BR>Name: John Bily,<BR>Title: Chief Financial Offficer</FONT> </TD></TR>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><B>THE PURCHASER&#146;S SIGNATURE TO THE INVESTOR QUESTIONNAIRE DATED EVEN DATE HEREWITH SHALL CONSTITUTE THE PURCHASER&#146;S SIGNATURE TO THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT.</B> </FONT></P>

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<TH align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1><U></U></FONT></TH>
<TH align=right><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1>Number of Shares</FONT></TH>
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<TH><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1><U>Purchaser</U></FONT></TH>
<TH><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1><U>to be Purchased</U></FONT></TH>
<TH><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=1><U>Purchase Price</U></FONT></TH></TR>
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<TD align=left width="40%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Alpha US Sub Fund V, LLC</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>43,668</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$152,838.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andesite Life Sciences, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>73,940</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$258,790.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andesite Life Sciences I, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>23,815</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$83,352.50</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andesite Life Sciences II, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>17,245</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$60,357.50</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andover Capital Partners, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>148,800</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$520,800.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Andover Capital Offshore Partners, Ltd.</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>91,200</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$319,200.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Broadwood Partners, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>246,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$861,000.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Cameron QTIP Trust </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>20,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$70,000.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Cameron Survivors Trust</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>10,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$35,000.00 </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Chad Dunn </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>15,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$52,500.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Craig Drill Capital, LP </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>160,000 </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$560,000.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>East Hudson Inc. (BVI)</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>28,300</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$99,050.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Ivy MA Holdings 3, LLC </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>160,420</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$561,470.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Lubomir Skrobak</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>80,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$280,000.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Paul Rogan</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>15,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$52,500.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>President Street Fund, LP </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>50,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$175,000.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Promed Offshore Fund Ltd.</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>10,084 </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$35,294.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Promed Offshore Fund II, Ltd.</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>211,368 </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$739,788.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Promed Partners, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>62,493 </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$218,725.50</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Promed Partners II, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>16,055 </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$56,192.50</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Seamark Fund, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>100,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$350,000.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>SF Capital Partners, Ltd.</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>650,000 </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$2,275,000.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>SLST Co. Corp</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>20,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$70,000.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Special Situations Cayman Fund, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>215,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$752,500.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Special Situations Fund III, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>755,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$2,642,500.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Special Situations Private Equity Fund, LP </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>289,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$1,011,500.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Symmetry Capital Offshore Fund Ltd.</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>68,947</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$241,314.50</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Symmetry Capital Partners LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>28,411</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$99,438.50</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Symmetry Capital Qualified Partners LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>180,118</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$630,413.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Symmetry Parallax Partners LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>18,436</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$64,526.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>The Conus Fund, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>92,300</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$323,050.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>The Conus Fund Offshore Limited</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>29,400 </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$102,900.00</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>The Conus Fund (QP), LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>50,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$175,000.00</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Ursus Capital, LP</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>81,000</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$283,500.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Ursus Offshore Ltd.</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>29,000 </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$101,500.00</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR>
<TD align=right width="25%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR vAlign=top>
<TD align=left width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2></FONT></TD>
<TD align=left width="35%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Willis and Daphne Stephens</FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>10,000 </FONT></TD>
<TD align=right width="15%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>$35,000.00</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>April&nbsp;___, 2005 </FONT></P>

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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Purchasers of Common Stock of <BR>STAAR Surgical Company Listed on Exhibit&nbsp;A <BR>to the Stock Purchase Agreement </FONT></P>

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<TD width="5%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Re: </FONT></TD>
<TD width="80%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2><U>Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of March 31, 2005 among STAAR Surgical Company and the Purchasers Listed on Exhibit A thereto</U> </FONT></TD></TR>
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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Ladies and Gentlemen: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have acted as special counsel for STAAR Surgical Company, a Delaware corporation (the <U>&#147;Company</U>&#148;), in connection with the sale by the Company to you of __________ shares of the Company&#146;s Common Stock (the &#147;<U>Shares</U>&#148;) pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement (the &#147;<U>Purchase Agreement</U>&#148;) dated as of March&nbsp;31, 2005 among the Company and the persons listed on <U>Exhibit&nbsp;A</U> attached thereto (the &#147;<U>Purchasers</U>&#148;). Unless defined herein, capitalized terms have the meanings given them in the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement, as defined therein, are referred to herein as the &#147;<U>Agreements</U>.&#148; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As to matters of fact, in the absence of actual knowledge to the contrary, we are relying upon the representations and warranties of all parties contained in the Agreements and the Certificate of the Company and Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer attached hereto (&#147;<U>Opinion Certificates</U>&#148;) and upon certificates and statements of government officials, all without independent verification. In addition, we examined originals or copies of documents, corporate records and other writings that we consider relevant for the purposes of this opinion. In such examination, we assumed that the signatures on documents and instruments examined by us are authentic, that each is complete and what it purports to be, that all documents and instruments submitted to us as copies or facsimiles conform with the originals, and that the documents and instruments submitted to us have not been amended or
modified since the date submitted. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In our examination of documents, we further assumed (i)&nbsp;that each person or entity entering into such documents (other than the Company in connection with the Agreements) had the power, legal competence and capacity to enter into and perform all of such party&#146;s obligations thereunder, (ii)&nbsp;the due authorization, execution and delivery by each party (other than the due authorization, execution and delivery of the Agreements by the Company), (iii)&nbsp;the enforceability and binding nature of the obligations of the parties to such documents (other than as to the enforceability against, and the binding nature upon, the Company of the Agreements), (iv)&nbsp;that there is no fact or circumstance relating to any party that might prevent the Purchasers from enforcing any of the rights provided for in the Agreements, (v)&nbsp;performance on or before the Closing by all parties of their
obligations under the Agreements to be performed on or before the Closing and (vi)&nbsp;no action has been taken or event occurred which amends, revokes, terminates or renders invalid any of the documents, records, consents or resolutions which we have reviewed since the date of the certificates we relied upon in rendering this opinion. We also assumed that there are no extrinsic agreements or understandings among the parties to the Agreements or Contracts (as defined below) that would modify or interpret the terms of the Agreements or Contracts expressly identified on Schedule A hereto or the respective rights or obligations of the parties thereunder. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As used in this opinion, the expression &#147;to our knowledge&#148; or &#147;known to us&#148; with reference to matters of fact refers to the current actual knowledge of any attorney within the firm who has participated in the transactions covered by this opinion. Except to the extent expressly set forth herein we have not undertaken any independent investigation to determine the accuracy or completeness of such statement (including without limitation any examination of any documents in our files or otherwise made available to us by the Company), and no inference as to the accuracy or completeness of such statement should be drawn from our representation of the Company or our rendering the opinions set forth below. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based upon and subject to the foregoing and the qualifications and limitations set forth below, and except as set forth in the Agreements, it is our opinion that: </FONT></P>


<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has all corporate power and authority necessary to own and lease its properties and to conduct its business as described in the SEC Documents, except as would not have a material adverse effect upon the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole. The Company is qualified to do business as a foreign corporation in the state of California. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under the Agreements. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Agreements have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Agreements constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms. Each of the Agreements has been duly executed and delivered by the Company. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Shares to be issued on the date hereof, when issued in compliance with the provisions of the Purchase Agreement, including without limitation payment in full of the consideration therefor, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The execution, delivery and performance of the Agreements by the Company and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby have not resulted in and will not result in (i)&nbsp;a violation of the Company&#146;s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, (ii)&nbsp;a material violation of the Delaware General Corporation Law or any United States Federal statute, rule or regulation that we have, in the exercise of customary professional diligence, recognized as applicable to the Company, (iii)&nbsp;a violation of any judgment, order or decree specifically identified in the SEC Documents, or (iv)&nbsp;a default by the Company or any of its subsidiaries under any of the contracts expressly identified on Schedule A hereto (the &#147;Contracts&#148;), except as would not have a material adverse effect upon the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No consent, approval or authorization of or designation, declaration or filing with, any United States federal, Delaware corporate or California governmental authority on the part of the Company is required in connection with the valid execution, delivery and performance of the Agreements, or the offer, sale or issuance of the Shares, other than such as have been made or obtained, and except for compliance with the Blue Sky laws and federal securities laws applicable to the offering of the Shares. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Based in part upon the representations made in the Agreements and made by Pacific Growth Equities, LLC in its engagement letter with the Company, the offer, sale and issuance of the Shares to be issued in conformity with the terms of the Agreements constitute transactions exempt from the registration requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, to our knowledge, except as disclosed in the SEC Documents, there is no action, suit, proceeding or investigation pending or threatened against the Company that (i)&nbsp;questions the validity of the Agreements or the right of the Company to enter into the Agreements or (ii)&nbsp;if determined adversely, would be likely to result in a material adverse change in the financial condition or business of the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. Please note that we have not conducted a docket search in any jurisdiction with respect to litigation that may be pending against the Company nor have we undertaken any other inquiry whatsoever. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In rendering the opinion set forth in paragraph (a) above as to the good standing of the Company and as to its qualification to do business in California, we relied exclusively on certificates of public officials. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With regard to the opinion set forth in paragraph (d) above regarding enforceability, we note that whenever an opinion herein states that an agreement is a &#147;valid and binding obligation&#148; of a party &#147;enforceable in accordance with its terms,&#148; such statement shall mean that, subject to the qualifications and limitations set forth herein, (i)&nbsp;an effective contract has been formed under California law, (ii)&nbsp;the entire agreement is not invalid by reason of a specific statutory prohibition or the public policy of the State of California, (iii)&nbsp;contractual defenses to the entire agreement are not available and (iv)&nbsp;some remedy is available if a party to the agreement does not materially comply with its terms. This does not imply that any particular type of remedy is available. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our opinion set forth in paragraph (d) is further qualified by, and subject to, and we render no opinion with respect to, the following: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The effect of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws relating to or affecting the relief of debtors or the rights and remedies of creditors generally, including without limitation the effect of statutory or other law regarding fraudulent transfers, preferential transfers and distributions and equitable subordination; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Limitations imposed by general principles of equity upon the availability of equitable remedies for the enforcement of provisions of the Agreements, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity, and by the effect of judicial decisions holding that certain provisions are unenforceable when their enforcement would violate the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, or would be commercially unreasonable, or where their breach is not material; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The effect of Section 1670.5 of the California Civil Code or any other California law, United States federal or Delaware law or equitable principle which provides that a court may refuse to enforce, or may limit the application of, a contract or any clause thereof which the court finds to have been unconscionable at the time it was made or contrary to public policy; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The enforceability of provisions of the Agreements expressly, or by implication, waiving or relinquishing broadly or vaguely stated rights or unknown future rights or defenses, or waiving defenses to obligations or rights granted by law (whether substantive or procedural) or waiving rights to damages, or the benefits of statutory, regulatory or constitutional rights, unless and to the extent the statute, regulation or constitution explicitly permits the waiver of such rights; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The enforceability of any provision of any Agreement purporting to (a)&nbsp;waive rights to trial by jury, service of process or objections to venue or jurisdiction in connection with any litigation arising out of or pertaining to the Agreements, (b)&nbsp;exclude conflict of law principles under California law, (c)&nbsp;establish particular courts as the forum for the adjudication of any controversy relating to the Agreements, (d)&nbsp;establish the laws of any particular state or jurisdiction for the adjudication of any controversy relating to the Agreements, (e)&nbsp;establish evidentiary standards or make determinations conclusive or (f)&nbsp;provide for arbitration of disputes; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The effect of judicial decisions, which may permit the introduction of extrinsic evidence to modify the terms or the interpretation of the Agreements; </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The enforceability of any provisions of the Agreements providing that (a)&nbsp;rights or remedies are or are not exclusive, (b)&nbsp;rights or remedies may be exercised without notice, (c)&nbsp;every right or remedy is cumulative and may be exercised in addition to or with any other right or remedy, (d)&nbsp;the election of a particular remedy or remedies does not preclude recourse to one or more other remedies, (e)&nbsp;liquidated damages are to be paid upon the breach of any Agreements or (f)&nbsp;the failure to exercise, or any delay in exercising, rights or remedies available under the Agreements will not operate as a waiver of any such right or remedy; </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any provision of the Agreements requiring written amendments or waivers insofar as it suggests that oral or other modifications, amendments or waivers could not be effectively agreed upon by the parties or that the doctrine of promissory estoppel might not apply. We note that a requirement that provisions of the Agreements may only be amended or waived in writing may not be binding or enforceable if an oral agreement has been created modifying such provision or an implied agreement by trade practice or course of conduct has given rise to an amendment or waiver; and </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The validity, binding effect or enforceability of the Agreements to the extent that an arbitrator&#146;s decision may be contrary to the law or the facts and not subject to reversal. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In rendering the opinion set forth in paragraph (f) above relating to the Contracts, we have assumed that the governing law (exclusive of California laws relating to conflicts of laws) of each such Contract is California. We have not, however, reviewed the covenants in the Contracts that contain financial ratios and other similar financial restrictions, and no opinion is provided with respect thereto. We also do not express any opinion on parol evidence bearing on interpretation or construction of such Contracts or on any oral modifications to such Contracts made by the parties thereto. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In rendering the opinion set forth in paragraph (f) above relating to violations of United States federal or Delaware corporate laws, rules or regulations applicable to the Company, we have not conducted any investigation into the types of businesses and activities in which the Company engages or the manner in which the Company conducts its businesses. We have not conducted any special investigation of laws, statutes, rules or regulations and our investigation of and our opinion is limited to such laws, rules or regulations that in our experience are typically applicable to a transaction of the nature contemplated by the Agreements. We have assumed that no party to the Agreements will in the future take any discretionary action (including a decision not to act permitted by the Agreements) that would cause the performance of the Agreements to violate the Delaware General Corporate Law or any California
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In rendering the opinion set forth in paragraphs (g) and (h) regarding securities exemptions, we have assumed the accuracy of, and have relied upon, the Company&#146;s representations to us that the Company has made no offer to sell the Shares by means of any general solicitation or publication of any advertisement therefor. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We express no opinion as to compliance with any federal or state antitrust statutes, rules or regulations, including without limitation the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We assumed (a)&nbsp;the accuracy and completeness of the representations and warranties of the Purchasers set forth in the Agreements and (b)&nbsp;the validity of any wire transfers, drafts or checks tendered by the Purchasers. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We express no opinion as to compliance with applicable antifraud statutes, rules or regulations of applicable state and federal laws concerning the issuance or sale of securities, including without limitation the accuracy and completeness of the information provided by the Company to the Purchasers in connection with the offer and sale of the Shares. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We express no opinion as to whether the members of the Company&#146;s Board of Directors have complied with their fiduciary duties in connection with the authorization and performance of the Agreements. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We assumed that the actions of the Company and its officers, directors and stockholders comply with the provisions of Section 144 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We express no opinion as to matters governed by any laws other than the laws of the State of California, the corporate law of the State of Delaware or the federal law of the United States of America. We express no opinion as to the laws of any other jurisdiction nor as to the statutes, administrative decisions, rules, regulations or requirements of any county, municipality, subdivision or local authority of any jurisdiction. We express no opinion as to whether the laws of any jurisdiction are applicable to the Agreements or the transactions contemplated thereby. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We express no opinion as to matters governed by federal and state laws and regulations governing: usury; securities (except with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Agreements); broker-dealers, investment companies, and investment advisers; insurance; labor, employment (including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act) and pension and employee benefits; antitrust and unfair competition; escheat; health and safety, environmental protection and hazardous substances; taxation; or patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade names and other intellectual property rights. </FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Opinion is qualified to the extent, and is rendered and delivered on the express condition and assumption, that no counsel for the addressee has expressed or reached opinions which are contrary to the opinions set forth in this letter. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This opinion is rendered as of the date first written above solely for your benefit in connection with the Purchase Agreement and may not be relied on by, nor may copies be delivered to, any other person without our prior written consent. Our opinion is expressly limited to the matters set forth above and we render no opinion, whether by implication or otherwise, as to any other matters relating to the Company. We assume no obligation to inform you of any facts, circumstances, events or changes in the law that may hereafter be brought to our attention that may alter, affect or modify the opinions expressed herein. </FONT></P>

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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Managing Director&#146;s Contract of Employment dated June 22, 1993 and the Supplementary Agreement dated November 25, 1997, between Domilens and Guenther Roepstorff. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Employment Agreement dated as of December 19, 2000 by and between the Company and David Bailey. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Employment Agreement dated January 3, 2002 between the Company and John Bily. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Assignment Agreement of the Share Capital of Domilens Vertrieb fuer medizinische Produkte GmbH dated January 3, 2003, between STAAR Surgical AG and Guenther Roepstorff. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Patent License Agreement dated May 24, 1995 between Eye Microsurgery Intersectoral Research and Technology Complex and STAAR Surgical AG, a Swiss corporation. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Patent License Agreement dated January 1, 1996 between Eye Microsurgery Intersectoral Research and Technology Complex and STAAR Surgical AG, a Swiss corporation. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Stockholders Rights Plan dated effective as of April 20, 1995 between the Company and American Stock Transfer &amp; Trust Company, a New York corporation. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Amendment No. 1 to Stockholders&#146; Rights Plan, dated April 21, 2003. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Indenture of Lease dated October 20, 1983 by and between Dale E. Turner and Francis R. Turner and the Company for the property located at 1911 Walker Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Sixth Lease Addition to Indenture of Lease dated October 13, 2003, by and between the Company and Turner Trust UTD Dale E. Turner March 28, 1984. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Indenture of Lease dated September 1, 1993 between the Company and FKT Associates, as amended. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Second Amendment to Indenture of Lease dated September 21, 1998, between the Company and FKT Associates. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Third Amendment to Indenture of Lease dated October 13, 2003, by and between the Company and FKT Associates. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Standard Industrial/Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease dated April 5, 2000 by and between Kilroy Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Kilroy Realty Corporation, a Maryland Corporation, General Partner and the Company, as amended. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Amendment No. 1 to Standard Industrial/Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease dated January&nbsp;3, 2003, by and between the Company and California Rosen. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Promissory Note dated June&nbsp;16, 1999 from Peter J. Utrata, M.D. to the Company. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Stock Pledge Agreement dated as of June&nbsp;16, 1999 by and between Peter J. Utrata, M.D., an individual, and the Company. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Promissory Note dated June&nbsp;2, 2000 from Peter J. Utrata to the Company. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Stock Pledge Agreement dated as of June&nbsp;2, 2000 by and between Peter J. Utrata, M.D., an individual, and the Company. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Forbearance Agreement dated July 22, 2004, between the Company and Peter J. Utrata, M.D (including second mortgage). </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Promissory Note dated March 29, 2002, from Pollet &amp; Richardson to the Company. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Joint Venture Agreement dated May 23, 1988 by and among the Company, Canon, Inc. and Canon Sales Co. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Settlement agreement dated September 28, 2001 by and among the Company, Canon, Inc., Canon Sales Co. and Canon STAAR Company, Inc. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Technical Assistance and License Agreement dated September 6, 1988 between the Company and Canon STAAR Company, Inc. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Form of Stock Purchase Agreement between the Company and certain investors dated as of June 11, 2003. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Employment Agreement dated May 5, 2004, between the ConceptVision Australia Pty Limited ACN 006 391 928 and Philip Butler Stoney. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Employment Agreement dated May 5, 2004, between the ConceptVision Australia Pty Limited ACN 006 391 928 and Robert William Mitchell. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Assignment Agreement of the Share Capital of ConceptVision Australia Pty Limited ACN 006 391 928, dated May 5, 2004, between the Company and Philip Butler Stoney and Robert William Mitchell. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Addendum to the Assignment Agreement of the Share Capital of ConceptVision Australia Pty Limited ACN 006 391 928, dated May 5, 2004, between the Company and Philip Butler Stoney and Robert William Mitchell. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Stock Purchase Agreement between the Company and the Purchasers listed on Exhibit&nbsp;A thereto, dated as of June&nbsp;4, 2004. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and the Investors listed on Exhibit&nbsp;A thereto, dated as of June 4, 2004. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Master Credit Agreement dated August&nbsp;2, 2004, between STAAR Surgical AG and UBS AG. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Offer of Employment dated July 12, 2002, from the Company to Nick Curtis. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Amendment to the Offer of Employment dated February 14, 2003, from the Company to Nick Curtis. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Employment Agreement dated March 18, 2005, between the Company and Tom Paul. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="95%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Employment Agreement dated March 18, 2005, between the Company and James Farnworth. </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD width="80%"><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>STAAR Surgical Company </FONT></TD></TR>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The undersigned, [an officer of, or other person duly authorized by] ______________________________________ [fill in official name of individual or institution] hereby certifies that he/she [said institution] is the Purchaser of the Shares evidenced by the attached certificate, and as such, sold such shares on ________________ in accordance with [date] Registration Statement number ______________ [fill in the number of or otherwise identify Registration Statement] and the requirement of delivering a current prospectus by the Company has been complied with in connection with such sale. </FONT></P>

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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Name of Purchaser <BR>(Individual or Institution):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;______________________</FONT></P>

<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Name of Individual <BR>Representing Purchaser<BR>(If an institution):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;______________________</FONT></P>

<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Title of Individual <BR>Representing Purchaser<BR>(If an institution):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;______________________</FONT></P>

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<P align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" size=2>Individual Purchaser <BR>Or Individual Representing<BR>Purchaser:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ______________________</FONT></P>

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