Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement (including Sections 2.6(d) , 8.4 and 8.5 ), each party hereto shall bear its own costs and expenses in connection with the negotiation, documentation and consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including all legal, accounting, financial advisory, consulting and all other fees and expenses of third parties, whether or not the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated.