The representations and warranties made by the Company contained in this Agreement, and made by or on behalf of any of the Investors pursuant to this Agreement, shall survive for a period of 18 months following the applicable Closing Date, regardless of any investigation made at any time by or on behalf of the Investors or the Company. The covenants made in this Agreement or any Related Agreement shall survive the Closing and remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of acceptance of any of the Preferred Securities and payment therefor and repayment, conversion or repurchase thereof.