There are no actions, suits, or administrative or other proceedings pending or threatened by or against Grote Molen or Merger Co. or adversely affecting Grote Molen or Merger Co. or their respective properties, at law or in equity, before any court or other governmental agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, or before any arbitrator of any kind.  There is no default on its part with respect to any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree, award, rule, or regulation of any court, arbitrator, or governmental agency or instrumentality.