GSIS and Nominee acknowledge that they will be obtaining access to certain confidential information concerning the Company and its plans and affairs, including, but not limited to, business methods, systems, scheduling, financial data, intellectual property and strategic plans which are unique assets (“ Confidential Information ”). Each of GSIS and Nominee covenants and agrees to not, directly or indirectly, in any manner, utilize or disclose to any person, firm or entity, such Confidential Information.