On the date of execution by the last Party to sign this Agreement (the “ Execution Date ”), this Agreement shall take effect between the Parties, subject to approval by the District Court as provided herein. On the date the Agreement is approved by the District Court by the entry of the Bar Order (the “ Effective Date ”), this Agreement shall be effective for all purposes. As provided below, this Agreement shall be effective notwithstanding subsequent appeals of the Preliminary Approval Order, Bar Order, or both.