This Release may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed an original, and such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument and shall be binding upon each party hereto as fully and completely as if all had signed but one instrument. The exchange of copies of this Release, any signature pages required hereunder or any other documents required or contemplated hereunder by facsimile or portable document format (“ PDF ”) transmission shall constitute effective execution and delivery of such signature pages and may be used in lieu of the original signature pages for all purposes. Signatures of the parties transmitted by facsimile or PDF shall be deemed to be their original signatures for all purposes.