The parties acknowledge that the terms of this Agreement and the transaction described herein are of a confidential nature and shall not be disclosed except (a) to Buyer’s or Seller’s respective affiliates, officers, directors, principals, members, employees, agents, attorneys, partners, accountants, lenders, agents, advisors; (b) underwriters, lenders and other sources of financing and their agents; and (c) to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) in connection with any of Buyer’s requirements under federal securities law or regulations, including but not limited to a Form S-11 registration, or any similar or related filing made by Buyer or (c) as otherwise required by law (including SEC regulations and NYSE requirements) ((a), (b) and (c) together, collectively, the “ Permitted Outside Parties ”). In connection with the negotiation of this Agreement and the preparation for the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, each party acknowledges that it will have access to confidential information relating to the other party. Each party shall treat such information as confidential, preserve the confidentiality thereof, and not duplicate or use such information, except to Permitted Outside Parties. Except as required by applicable law, neither party shall issue any press release or make any statement to the media without the other party’s consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The provisions of this Section shall survive any termination of this Agreement.