| (b) | by advancing every subsequent section forward as appropriate (for example, Section 10(y) is to become Section 10(z), Section 10(z) is to become Section 10(aa), and so on); |
| (c) | by replacing the references to “Section 10(y)” with references to “Section 10(z)” in: |
| (i) | the third line of the provision set forth opposite the caption “Potential Adjustment Events”; |
| (ii) | the fourth line of the provision set forth opposite the caption “Method of Adjustment”; |
| (iii) | the fourth line of the provision set forth opposite the caption “Consequences of Merger Events / Tender Offers”; |
| (iv) | the first line of Section 10(j)(i); and |
| (v) | the section that is to become Section (z) (“Other Adjustments Pursuant to the Equity Definitions”) after giving effect to clause (b) above; and |
| (d) | in the sixth line of Section 10(e)(i)(E), by replacing the reference to “Section 10(bb)” with a reference to “Section 10(cc)”, and in the seventh line of Section 10(e)(i)(E), by replacing the reference to “Section 10(ee)” with a reference to “Section 10(ff)”. |
9. In the event of any inconsistency between provisions of the Confirmation and this letter agreement, this letter agreement will prevail. Each of Counterparty and Dealer hereby confirms that the terms of the Transaction set forth in the Confirmation otherwise remain in effect.
10. This letter agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the matters set forth above. All prior discussions and agreements between the parties are merged herein.
11. This letter agreement and all matters arising in connection with this letter agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (without reference to choice of law doctrine).
12. With respect to any suit, action or proceedings relating to any dispute arising out of or in connection with the Transaction (“Proceedings”), each party irrevocably (i) submits to thenon-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and the United States District Court located in the Borough of Manhattan in New York City, (ii) waives any objection which it may have at any time to the laying of venue of any Proceedings brought in any such court, waives any claim that such Proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient forum and further waives the right to object, with respect to such Proceedings, that such court does not have any jurisdiction over such party, and (iii) agrees, to the extent permitted by applicable law, that the bringing of Proceedings in any one or more jurisdictions will not preclude the bringing of Proceedings in any other jurisdiction.
13. Each party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any suit, action or proceeding relating to the Transaction. Each party (i) certifies that no representative, agent or attorney of either party has represented, expressly or otherwise, that such other party would not, in the event of such a suit, action or proceeding, seek to enforce the foregoing waiver and (ii) acknowledges that it and the other party have been induced to enter into the Transaction, as applicable, by, among other things, the mutual waivers and certifications provided herein.
14. This letter agreement (and any amendment, modification and waiver in respect of it) may be executed and delivered in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original.
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