During the Restricted Period, no Member shall, and each shall cause each of its respective Affiliates, associates and Representatives not to disparage the Company, stockholders, current or former officers and directors of the Company or its subsidiaries in any way, including, but not limited to, its name, business reputation, Board decisions or business practices, except for truthful factual statements as may be required by law, regulation or valid legal process. The PL Capital Group and the Company agree not to, and to cause their associates, Affiliates and Representatives not to, make any public comments or statements to the press, employees and stockholders of the Company if such statement or comment is disparaging to the other party, except for truthful statements as may be required by law, regulation or valid legal process.