(25) “Separation” shall have the meaning set forth in the Separation Agreement.
(26) “Separation Agreement” means the Separation Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2023, by and between Alkermes plc, Mural Oncology plc and, solely with respect to Article II, Section 4.5 and Section 7.12, Mural US. Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth in the Separation Agreement.
(27) “Service Provider” means, as the context may require, Alkermes US or, if not Alkermes US, the Person providing the Services on behalf of Alkermes US, including any of its Affiliates (it being agreed and understood that, for purposes of this Agreement, Alkermes US shall cause each such Person to comply with the provisions of this Agreement applicable to such Person in such Person’s capacity as a “Service Provider”).
(28) “Services” means (a) all of the services to be provided by or on behalf of a Service Provider under this Agreement, each as described on a Transition Service Schedule as such Transition Service Schedule may be updated and supplemented from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, (b) any Omitted Services and (c) any Additional Services. “Service” means each such service.
(29) “Tax Matters Agreement” means the Tax Matters Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2023, by and between Alkermes plc and Mural Oncology plc.
(30) “Tax Opinions” shall have the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.
(31) “Term” means the period commencing upon the Distribution Effective Time and ending upon the earlier of (i) the expiration of all Services set forth in the Transition Service Schedules (taking into account any extensions for one or more Services permitted by Section 6.1) and (ii) the second (2nd) anniversary of the Distribution Date.
(32) “Third Party” means any person or entity other than Alkermes US, Mural US or their Affiliates.
(33) “Transition Committee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.
(34) “Transition Service Schedule” means a transition service schedule in the form attached hereto as Schedule 1.1, as mutually agreed upon by the Parties with respect to each Service to be provided hereunder.
(35) “VAT” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.
ARTICLE II
SERVICES
Section 2.1 General. During the Term, subject to Section 2.2, Alkermes US shall (and shall cause each Service Provider providing Services to) provide to Mural US and, to the extent directed by Mural US, its Affiliates, the Services, in each case subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and on the applicable Transition Service Schedule. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, a Service Provider shall not be required to perform or cause to be
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