Cooperation. During the 18-month period following the Termination Date, Executive agrees to reasonably cooperate with the Companies in the defense or prosecution of any claims or actions now in existence or which may be brought in the future against or on behalf of the Companies which relate to events or occurrences that occurred while Executive was employed by the Companies and of which Executive has relevant knowledge. Executive's reasonable cooperation in connection with such claims or actions shall include, but not be limited to, being available for telephone conferences with outside counsel and/or personnel of the Companies, being available for interviews, depositions and/or to act as a witness on behalf of the Company, if reasonably requested, and at the Board's reasonable request responding to any inquiries about the particular matter. Executive further agrees to reasonably and truthfully cooperate with the Company in connection with any investigation or review by any federal, state or local regulatory authority relating to events or occurrences that transpired while Executive was employed with the Company and of which Executive has relevant knowledge. The Companies shall promptly pay (or promptly reimburse) Executive # for any and all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Executive in connection with such cooperation, and # a reasonable hourly rate (which will be determined the Compensation Committee of the Board) to Executive for all time provided pursuant to this Section 12 in excess of 25 hours.

Executive agrees to reasonably cooperate with the Company in the defense or prosecution of any claims or actions now in existence or which may be brought in the future against or on behalf of the Company, or involving the Company’s participation as a non-party, which relate to events or occurrences that transpired while Executive was employed by the Company. Executive’s reasonable cooperation in connection with such claims or actions shall include, but not be limited to, being available to meet with counsel to prepare for discovery or trial and to act as a witness on behalf of the Company. Executive also agrees to reasonably cooperate with the Company in connection with any investigation or review of any federal, state, or local regulatory authority as any such investigation or review relates to events or occurrences that transpired while Executive was employed by the Company. The Company shall reimburse Executive for Executive's reasonable out of pocket travel expenses and costs incurred by Executive related to the Company's request for Executive to assist the Company or its legal counsel with respect to any such legal proceedings, or as may be required pursuant to subpoena or other legal process involving the Company and Executive and shall provide compensation to Executive for his time and efforts at a rate of Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($250) per hour. Executive understands that in any legal action, investigation, or review covered by this Paragraph 5(a), the Company expects Executive to provide only accurate and truthful information or testimony.

Cooperation. The parties agree that certain matters in which the Executive will be involved during the Term may necessitate the Executive’s cooperation in the future. According, to the extent reasonably requested by the Board, the Executive shall cooperate, in a reasonable manner and at the expense of the Company, with the Company and its attorneys, both during and after the termination of Executive’s employment, regardless of reason, in connection with any litigation or other proceeding arising out of or relating to matters in which the Executive was involved prior to the termination of Executive’s employment so long as such cooperation does not materially interfere with the Executive’s employment or consulting. In the event that such cooperation is required after the termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates or Subsidiaries, the Company shall reimburse the Executive for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation, provided that such expenses are approved in advance by the Company after presentation by the Executive of reasonable documentation related thereto.

Cooperation. Following the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason, the Executive will reasonably cooperate with the Company in connection with # any internal or governmental investigation or administrative, regulatory, arbitral or judicial proceeding involving the Company with respect to matters as to which the Executive had responsibility or knowledge arising out of the Executive’s employment with, or service as a member of the Board of, the Company (collectively, “Litigation”); # any audit of the financial statements of the Company with respect to the period of time when the Executive was employed by the Company (“Audit”); # any regulatory filings that relate to a period of time when the Executive was employed by the Company; and # the transition of the Executive’s position and duties (or former position and duties, as the case may be). To the extent (if any) the Company requests such services from the Executive, or the Executive is compelled by a governmental authority to provide services in a matter that does not involve the Executive, the Company will: # reimburse the Executive for reasonable travel and other expenses incurred in connection with providing his services under this [Section 4.7], and # compensate the Executive for each hour that the Executive provides services pursuant to this [Section 4.7]

Cooperation. During and after the Executive’s employment, Executive shall cooperate fully with each member of the Company Group in the defense or prosecution of any claims or actions now in existence or which may be brought in the future against or on behalf of any member of the Company Group which relate to events or occurrences that transpired while Executive was employed by or providing services to the Company or any member of the Company Group (or any of their predecessors). Executive’s full cooperation in connection with such claims or actions shall include, being available to meet with counsel to prepare for discovery or trial and to act as a witness on behalf of the Company or any member of the Company Group at mutually convenient times. During and after Executive’s employment, Executive also shall cooperate fully with the Company and any member of the Company Group in connection with any investigation or review of any federal, state or local regulatory authority as any such investigation or review relates to events or occurrences that transpired while Executive was employed by the Company or any member of the Company Group (or any of their predecessors). The Company shall reimburse Executive for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with Executive’s performance of obligations pursuant to this Section 13, but, absent written agreement with the Company expressly to the contrary, Executive will not receive additional compensation for any such cooperation.and If Executive is required to expend greater than ten (10) hours of his time in providing such cooperation, then the Company shall compensate Executive at the hourly rate equal to $500 per hour. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be required to compensate Executive for Executive’s cooperation or time spent arising out of or related to Executive’s fraud, willfull misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence.

Cooperation. During the term of the Executive’s employment by the Company and following the termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company, taking into account the Executive’s other reasonable personal and professional commitments, the Executive agrees to reasonably assist the Company and its representatives and agents with any business, investigation and/or litigation (or potential litigation) matters affecting or involving the Company relating to Executive’s period of employment. The Company will reimburse the Executive for all associated reasonable costs of travel.

Executive agrees to cooperate fully with the Company in the defense, prosecution or conduct of any claims, actions, investigations, or reviews now in existence or which may be initiated in the future against, involving or on behalf of the Company or any subsidiary which relate to events or occurrences that transpired while Executive was employed by the Company (“Cooperation Matters”). Executive’s cooperation in connection with such Cooperation Matters will include, but not be limited to, being available for telephone conferences with outside counsel and/or personnel of the Company, being available for interviews, depositions and/or to act as a witness on behalf of the Company, if reasonably requested. The Company will reimburse Executive for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Executive in connection with such cooperation with respect to such Cooperation Matters.

Cooperation. Following the Agreement End Date, the Company may request that Executive consult or cooperate with the Company (including, without limitation, providing truthful information to the Company or serving as a witness or testifying at the Company’s request without subpoena). Executive agrees to be available at mutually agreeable times to perform such duties and provide such cooperation in connection with the various business and legal matters in which Executive was involved or of which Executive has knowledge as a result of Executive’s employment with the Company. In so consulting or cooperating, Executive shall be reimbursed her reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.

Cooperation. Upon the receipt of notice from the Company (including by outside counsel), during the Term of Employment and thereafter, Executive shall respond and provide information with regard to matters in which Executive has knowledge as a result of Executive’s employment with the Company, and shall provide reasonable assistance to the Company and its representatives in defense of any claims that may be threatened or made against the Company, and shall assist the Company in the investigation and prosecution of any claims that may be made by the Company, to the extent that such claims may relate to the period of Executive’s employment with the Company. Executive agrees to promptly inform the Company if Executive becomes aware of any lawsuits involving such claims that may be filed or threatened against the Company. Executive also agrees to promptly inform the Company (to the extent that Executive is not legally prohibited from doing so) if Executive is asked to assist in any investigation of the Company (or its actions), regardless of whether a lawsuit or other proceeding has then been filed against the Company with respect to such investigation, and shall not do so unless legally required. If Executive is required to provide any services pursuant to this Section 6(g) after the end of the Term of Employment, then # any request for such cooperation shall take into account Executive’s business commitments to a subsequent employer and other personal activities, # the Company shall pay or reimburse Executive, in accordance with the Policies, for all reasonable expenses incurred by Executive in complying with this Section 6(g), and (iii) the Company shall pay Executive an hourly consulting fee based upon Executive’s most recent Annual Base Salary for any services under this [Section 5(g)] in excess of twenty (20) hours of service.

Cooperation. Executive shall, without further remuneration, provide Executive’s reasonable cooperation in connection with any action or proceeding by a third party (or any appeal from any action or proceeding) that relates to events occurring during or relating to Executive’s employment hereunder. If Executive’s cooperation is needed under this paragraph, the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to schedule Executive’s participation at a mutually convenient time, and shall reimburse Executive for reasonable travel and out-of–pocket expenses (following presentment of reasonable substantiation). This provision shall survive any termination of this Agreement or Executive’s employment.