Other than consummating the transactions contemplated hereunder, thePurchaser has not, nor has any Person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with thePurchaser, directly or indirectly executed any purchases or sales, including Short Sales, of the securities of the Company during the period commencing as of the time that thePurchaser first discussed the transaction with the Company or any other Person representing the Company setting forth the material terms of the transactions contemplated hereunder and ending ending on the date when this Agreement is publicly disclosed by the Company. ThePurchaser has maintained the confidentiality of all disclosures made to it in connection with this transaction (including the existence and terms of this transaction).