From and after the Agreement Effective Date until the earlier of (a) the Solicitation Commencement Date (as defined in the RSA) or (b) December 31, 2017, without the prior written consent of the other Parties hereto, no Party shall disclose to any person (other than its officers, directors, managers, employees, agents or financial or other advisors that need to know, so long as such persons are bound by similar confidentiality provisions as set forth herein) any information relating to this Agreement (including the existence thereof), the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the discussions or negotiations with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby or the status thereof. If any Party determines that it is required by law to disclose any such information, it will, to the extent reasonably practicable, consult with each other Party regarding such disclosure or filing and seek confidential treatment for such portions of the disclosure.