Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, whether or not the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be borne by the Party incurring such costs and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, all filing fees and similar expenses incurred in connection with the filings required to be made to seek to obtain the Bankruptcy Court Approval shall be bourne by Paragon.