During the Term and thereafter, Executive shall reasonably and appropriately respond to all reasonable inquiries from the Company relating to any current or future investigation, regulatory action, or litigation (including but not limited to any internal or external investigations), and shall make himself reasonably available to confer with the Company and/or its counsel and otherwise provide such reasonable assistance, information and/or testimony, as the Company and/or its counsel may deem necessary in connection with such investigation, regulatory action, or current or future litigation arising from actions or events occurring during Executive’s employment with the Company. If the Company requires assistance in accordance with this section 9, the Company shall reimburse Executive for any reasonable out of pocket expenses of Executive incurred in connection with Executive’s provision of such assistance.