In the event Seller harvests timber between May 1 and November 15, 2005, the total value of which is in excess of $7,789,330 based on the above values (it being understood and agreed that total value shall be determined on an aggregate basis taking into account all Products and not on a Product basis), Seller shall reimburse Purchaser on a post-closing basis for the value of such excess timber so harvested. Not later than December 1, 2005 (or within fifteen days of Closing, whichever is later), Seller shall provide copies of wood resource reports, together with a check to evidence the value of any excess timber harvested (if any). Purchaser shall have ten (10) business days from Purchaser’s receipt of the wood resource reports to audit its findings and must notify Seller within such ten business day period of any discrepancies Purchaser believes exists. The parties agree to work together in good faith to resolve any such discrepancies. In the event Seller harvests less than the total value of the timber listed above, Purchaser shall not be required to reimburse Seller for the value of any such timber. (c) Seller has identified the following volumes of timber to be harvested for the period from November 16 through December 31, 2005: 68,250 tons of Hardwood/Aspen Pulpwood; 9,350 tons of Softwood/Pine Pulpwood; 8,250 tons of Hardwood Sawtimber; and 2,350 tons of Softwood Sawtimber. In the event Closing occurs subsequent to November 15, 2005, the parties agree to pro-rate these volumes for the number of days between November 15, 2005 and the date Closing actually occurs for purposes of determining the post-Closing adjustment, if any, for timber volumes harvested in excess of the Harvest Plan and the volumes described in this Section 5(c). (d) Further, Seller shall at Seller’s sole cost and expense manage and maintain the Property to a commercially reasonable standard and shall continue to conduct silvicultural and road maintenance activities to a commercially reasonable standard pursuant to Seller’s standard operational plans and budget, subject to the provisions of this paragraph. Seller shall not willfully permit others, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent others, from removing any timber, harvestable crops, improvements, or other items from the Property other than as provided in the Harvest Plan or as specifically agreed in writing by Purchaser. Further, Seller may not encumber the Property, except in connection with harvesting pursuant to the Harvesting Plan and except for easements, recreational leases and other agreements entered into in the ordinary course of Seller’s business (the “Additional Encumbrances”), without the prior written consent of Purchaser, which consent cannot be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, however, that Seller shall promptly provide Purchaser with copies of any Additional Encumbrances. Certain costs incurred by Seller shall be reimbursable by Purchaser at Closing as follows: (i) If Seller intends to seek reimbursement from Purchaser for the cost of extraordinary site preparation, planting, herbicide treatment, or any other silvicultural activity that is outside the scope of usual and customary activity in the normal course of Seller’s business, Seller shall submit its plans for any such site preparation, planting, herbicide treatment, or a silvicultural activity to Purchaser for prior approval, such approval to not be unreasonably withheld. Seller shall provide Purchaser at least ten (10) business days’ notice of any such planned activity and its associated costs to Purchaser. If Purchaser objects to such activity, Purchaser shall notify Seller in writing of the objection within five (5) business days of receipt of the notice in which event Seller may conduct the activity at Seller’s sole cost and expense. In the event Purchaser does not object, Purchaser shall be deemed to have approved the activity and Seller shall have the right to be reimbursed by Purchaser at Closing for such activity. Seller shall pay for such silvicultural activity conducted prior to Closing; provided, however, that Seller shall receive a credit at Closing (in the form of an increase in the Purchase Price) for all costs actually expended for extraordinary reforestation and silvicultural activity that has been previously approved by Purchaser. (ii) If Seller intends to seek reimbursement from Purchaser for the cost of extraordinary capital improvements (including without limitation road installation but not ordinary repair and maintenance) that are planned to be performed on any portion of the Property prior to Closing, Seller shall submit any plans for capital improvements to Purchaser for prior approval, such approval to not be unreasonably withheld. Seller shall provide Purchaser at least ten (10) business days notice of any such planned activity and its associated costs to Purchaser. The cost to Purchaser shall be limited to the amount of the cost to be amortized over the remaining beneficial life of the capital improvement excluding the amortization amount for the current year (the “Cost”). If Purchaser objects to such activity, Purchaser shall notify Seller in writing of the objection within five (5) business days of receipt of the notice or Purchaser shall be deemed to have approved the activity and Seller shall have the right to be reimbursed by Purchaser at the Closing for the cost of the planned activity. Seller shall pay for such activity conducted prior to each Closing;provided,however, that Seller shall receive a credit at Closing (in the form of an increase in the Purchase Price) for the Cost of each activity that has been approved by Purchaser. (e) Purchaser acknowledges that Seller has provided to Purchaser, as part of the Information, subject to all confidentiality and other restrictions to which the same are subject and without representation or warranty whatsoever, copies of the environmental audits, assessments or reports pertaining to the Property listed onSchedule 5(c) annexed hereto (the “Existing Environmental Reports”). (f) Transitional Services. Upon notification by Purchaser not later than November 1, 2005, Seller agrees to provide to Purchaser office space and support services and/or equipment for the period from Closing until not later than December 31, 2005; provided, however, that Seller shall provide such space and services at the Bovine yard until not later than June 30, 2006. Seller and Purchaser shall negotiate in good faith the compensation for any such space, services and/or equipment. 6. Representations and Warranties of Seller. Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser as of this date and as of the Closing Date: 6.1. Organization. Seller is a Delaware limited liability company which is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Delaware. 6.2. Good Standing. Seller is qualified to conduct business in the State of Michigan. 6.3. Power and Authority for Transaction. Seller has the limited liability company power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein in accordance with the terms hereof. 6.4. Authorization; No Violation or Conflicts. The execution and delivery by Seller of this Agreement and the due consummation of the transactions contemplated herein have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary limited liability company actions on the part of Seller and this Agreement constitutes a valid and legally binding agreement of Seller except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, and other similar laws affecting claims and rights generally and of general equitable principles. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller nor the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated herein constitute a violation of Seller’s certificate of formation, operating agreement or other organizational documentation or agreements or, to Seller’s knowledge (as hereinafter defined), and except as set forth inSchedule 6.4, result in the breach of, or the imposition of any lien on any assets of Seller pursuant to, or constitute a default under, any indenture or bank loan or credit agreement, or other agreement or instrument to which Seller is a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound or affected. Except as set forth inSchedule 6.4, and except for any consents, approvals, or authorizations which will have been obtained or actions which will have been taken on or prior to the Closing Date, no consent, approval, authorization or action by any governmental authority or any person or entity having legal rights against or jurisdiction over Seller is required in connection with the execution and delivery by Seller of this Agreement or for consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated herein. 6.5. No Defaults. To Seller’s knowledge, the Contracts and Access Rights and Easements are valid and in full force and effect except as set forth inSchedule 6.5 or as would not materially and adversely affect the Assets. To Seller’s knowledge, neither Seller nor any other party thereto is in material breach of any material provision of, or is in default in any material respect under, the terms of any Contract or Access Right or Easement. 6.6. Condemnation Proceedings. Seller has not received written notice of any condemnation proceeding affecting the Property. To Seller’s knowledge, no condemnation proceeding is pending or has been threatened in writing which would materially preclude or impair the use of the Property for the purposes for which it is currently used. 6.7. Environmental Matters. To Seller’s knowledge, except as set forth onSchedule 6.7: (a) the Property has not at any time been used for the generation, transportation, management, handling, treatment, storage, manufacture, emission Disposal, Release or deposit of any Hazardous Substances or fill or other material containing Hazardous Substances in violation of levels allowed under applicable Environmental Laws; (b) there are no underground storage tanks on the Property and there are no Releases of Hazardous Substances from any underground storage tanks on the Property; and (c) Seller has not received written notification from any third party, including but not limited to governmental agency alleging that the Property is not materially in compliance with applicable Environmental Laws. Subject to Seller’s warranty set forth in thisSection 6.7, the liability against Seller for which Seller remains responsible pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, Purchaser releases and forever discharges Seller from all costs, losses, liabilities, obligations and claims, of any nature whatsoever, known and unknown, that Purchaser has against Seller, may have or that may arise after the Closing Date based in whole or in part upon (i) Seller’s failure to comply with any Environmental Laws applicable to the Assets or (ii) the presence, Release or Disposal of any Hazardous Substance, solid waste, or any other environmental contamination on, within, or from the Property before, as of, or after the Closing Date. The above-referenced release does not cover or apply to any statutory or common law claim for contribution or indemnity that may arise to the extent Purchaser suffers any liabilities or obligations from future claims of any third party (private or government). As used herein, the term “Environmental Laws” shall mean all applicable federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations, governmental permits or other binding determinations of any governmental authority relating to or addressing the environment, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended (“CERCLA”), and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended (“RCRA”), the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended (“TSCA”), the Clean Water Act, as amended (“CWA”), the Clean Air Act, as amended (“CAA”), and the Oil Pollution Control Act of 1990, as amended (“OPA”). As used herein, the terms “Hazardous Substance” and “Release” (as it relates to the release of hazardous substances as opposed to the release of claims) have the meanings specified in CERCLA and the terms “Solid Waste” and “Disposal” (or “Disposed”) have the meanings specified in RCRA. If either CERCLA or RCRA is amended to broaden the meaning of any term defined thereby, the broader meaning shall apply to thisSection 6.7 after the effective date of the amendment. Moreover, to the extent that applicable State law establishes a meaning for “Hazardous Substance,” “Release,” “Solid Waste,”or “Disposal” that is broader than that specified in either CERCLA or RCRA, the broader meaning shall apply. 6.8.Suits, Actions or Proceedings. Except as disclosed inSchedule 6.8, to Seller’s knowledge, there is (i) no court or administrative judgment or order which materially and adversely affects the Assets or Seller’s current operation thereof; and (ii) no legal, administrative or other suit, action, proceeding or arbitration, or governmental investigation pending or threatened which would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the Assets or Seller’s current operation thereof. There is no suit, action, arbitration or other proceeding pending or, to Seller’s knowledge, threatened before any court or governmental agency, which may result in the restraint or prohibition of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. 6.9.Compliance. Except as disclosed onSchedule 6.9 and to Seller’s knowledge, Seller has not received written notification from any governmental agency during the period of Seller’s ownership of the Assets alleging that the Property or other properties comprising the Assets are not in compliance with applicable laws (other than environmental laws which are covered inSection 6.7), except as would not materially and adversely affect the Assets. To Seller’s knowledge and except as disclosed inSchedule 6.9, there are no such violations relating to the use of the Property. 6.10 .Disposition of Assets. Since May 1, 2005, Seller has not harvested, nor has Seller knowingly permitted the harvest of, any portion of the Property, nor has Seller disposed or contracted for the disposal or sale of any of the Property, other than rights of way and easements in the ordinary course of business, except as set forth onSchedule 6.10 or except pursuant to Seller’s Harvest Plan. 6.11.Real Property. The Property as legally described onExhibit A attached hereto is a true and complete list of all real property owned by Seller in the State of Michigan. Since the date of the Seller’s Title Policies, Seller has not willingly or knowingly caused any monetary encumbrances to be recorded against the Property except the Unacceptable Encumbrances nor has Seller entered into any agreement affecting title to the Property outside the ordinary course of Seller’s business. 7.Representations and Warranties of Purchaser. Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller that as of this date and as of the Closing Date: 7.1.Organization. Purchaser is a limited partnership and is duly organized and validly existing and is in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has full power and authority to carry out its business as now conducted, to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the transactions contemplated herein in accordance with the terms hereof. 7.2.Good Standing. Purchaser is qualified to conduct business and is in good standing in the State of Michigan. 7.3.Power and Authority for Transaction. Purchaser has the power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein in accordance with the terms hereof. 7.4.Authorization; No Violation or Conflicts. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Purchaser and the due consummation of the transactions contemplated herein have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Purchaser, and this Agreement constitutes a valid, enforceable and legally binding agreement of Purchaser. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Purchaser nor the consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated herein, alone or with the passage of time do or will conflict with or constitute a violation of Purchaser’s partnership agreement or other organizational documentation or agreements or result in the breach of, or the imposition of any lien on any assets of Purchaser pursuant to, or constitute a default under, any indenture or bank loan or credit agreement, or other agreement or instrument to which Purchaser is a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound or affected or violate any judgment, order, decree, law, statute or governmental restriction or require any filing with or obtaining any permit, authorization or consent from, any governmental or regulatory authority. Except for consents, approvals, or authorizations which will have been obtained or actions which will have been taken on or prior to the Closing Date, no consent, approval, authorization or action by any governmental authority or any person or entity having legal rights against or jurisdiction over Purchaser is required in connection with the execution and delivery by Purchaser of this Agreement or for consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated herein. 7.5.Suits, Actions or Proceedings. There is no suit, action, arbitration or other proceeding pending or to Purchaser’s knowledge (as hereinafter defined) threatened before any court or governmental agency, which may result in the restraint or prohibition of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. 7.6.Insolvency. There are no attachments, executions, assignments for the benefit of creditors, or proceedings in bankruptcy or under any other debtor relief laws pending, or, to Purchaser’s knowledge, threatened or contemplated against Purchaser or its assets or properties. 7.7.Financial Capability. Purchaser has and at Closing will have the financial capability to complete the transactions contemplated under this Agreement. 8.Survival; Knowledge and Materiality. (a)Survival. The respective representations and warranties of Seller and Purchaser contained herein, and the right to commence any claim with respect thereto, shall survive Closing for a period of twelve (12) months, and thereafter shall expire and terminate, and each party shall be forever released from liability to the other based upon such representations and warranties except as to matters for which the other party has duly commenced a proceeding against the defaulting party with regard to the breached representation or warranty on or prior to such termination date. (b)Knowledge Defined. “Knowledge” as used in this Agreement with respect to the: (i) Seller shall mean actual current knowledge (as opposed to constructive or imputed knowledge) of the fact or matter in question by Brad Homeier, Charlie Becker and Mark Sherman, without their having any duty to conduct any investigation or inquiry. (ii) Purchaser shall mean actual current knowledge (as opposed to constructive or imputed knowledge) of the fact or matter in question by Sheri Ward, David Lambert and William Sonnenfeld, without their having any duty to conduct any investigation or inquiry. (c)Limitation as to Claims. In the event of any claim by Purchaser against Seller for breach of representation or warranty under this Agreement, no claim shall be made by Purchaser or payable by Seller until the amount of loss or damage of Purchaser exceeds one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the Purchase Price (the“Cushion”) and Seller shall be obligated only in respect to the amount of the claims exceeding the Cushion. The aggregate amount paid by the Seller for breach of warranty shall not exceed ten percent (10.0%) of the Purchase Price (the “Warranty Claims Ceiling”). Notwithstanding the foregoing Cushion and Warranty Claims Ceiling, no such limits shall apply or be effective with respect to any claim arising from the intentional breach or fraud of Seller. 9.Condemnation; Risk of Loss. Risk of loss or damage to the Property by condemnation, eminent domain or similar proceedings (or deed in lieu thereof), or by fire or any other casualty, from the date hereof through the Closing Date will be on Purchaser for the first one half of one percent (0.5%) of the Purchase Price. Thereafter, such risk of loss or damage prior to Closing shall be on Seller. However, should the loss or damage exceed five percent (5.0%) of the Purchase Price, either Seller or Purchaser may terminate this Agreement with neither party having any liability to the other. If, prior to Closing, a portion of the Property has been taken by condemnation or eminent domain proceedings (or deed in lieu thereof) but the five percent (5.0%) maximum loss has not been realized, Purchaser shall consummate the transaction and receive an assignment of all proceeds of insurance or condemnation awards attributable to such damage or taking, less reimbursement to Seller of the reasonable costs it incurred in procuring such proceeds or awards. At Closing, the Purchaser assumes all hazards of damage to or destruction of the Property or improvements hereafter placed thereon, and of the taking of the Property or any part thereof for public use; and agrees that no such damage, destruction or taking shall constitute a failure of consideration. 10.Contingencies. (a) Seller’s obligation to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the following conditions: (i) The obtaining of any approvals that may be required under the HSR Act (as defined inSection 31 below); (ii) Purchaser performing, in all material respects, its obligations under the Agreement; (iii) Purchaser’s representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date and Purchaser shall have delivered to Seller a certificate to that effect and to the effect of the matters set forth in Section 10(a)(ii) hereof at Closing (the “Purchaser’s Closing Certificate”); (iv) The Amended and Restated Fiber Supply Agreement, among Plum Creek Marketing Inc. (“PC Marketing”) and Escanaba Paper, in the form attached hereto asExhibit E (the “Amended and Restated Fiber SupplyAgreement”), shall have been executed by PC Marketing and shall be delivered to Escanaba Paper on the Closing Date; (v) No suit, action, arbitration or other proceedings, shall be pending before any court or governmental agency which has resulted in the restraint or prohibition of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and (vi) Seller shall have received the side letter between Purchaser and Escanaba Paper in the form attached hereto asExhibit F (the “Side Letter”), executed by Purchaser and acknowledged by PC Marketing. (b) Purchaser’s obligation to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to fulfillment of the following conditions: (i) The obtaining of any approvals that may be required under the HSR Act (as defined inSection 31 below); (ii) Seller performing, in all material respects, its obligations under the Agreement; (iii) Upon payment of the Purchase Price, Seller shall have obtained such documentation as may be reasonably required by Purchaser’s Title Company to cause the Unacceptable Encumbrances to be removed from title; it being understood and agreed that a payoff letter from GECC or other arrangement reasonably satisfactory to the Purchaser’s Title Company shall be sufficient to eliminate the Unacceptable Encumbrances identified inSection 4(c)(ii) and(iii); (iv) Seller’s representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date and Seller shall have delivered to Purchaser a certificate to that effect and to the effect of the matters set forth in Section 10(b)(ii) hereof at Closing (the “Seller’s Closing Certificate”); (v) The Amended and Restated Fiber Supply Agreement shall have been executed by Escanaba Paper and shall have been delivered to Purchaser; (vi) No suit, action, arbitration or other proceedings, shall be pending before any court or governmental agency which has resulted in the restraint or prohibition of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and (vii) Purchaser shall have received the Side Letter executed by Escanaba Paper. (c) If the contingencies described above have not been met or waived on or before November 10, 2005 (the“Drop-Dead Date”), this Agreement will terminate without any liability to either party, except as to any parties’ liability for any breach of this Agreement and act or omission of such party that resulted in the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the only condition to Closing occurring that has not been satisfied is the condition relating to the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act, the Drop-Dead Date shall be extended for a period not to exceed 60 days to obtain the consents that may be required under the HSR Act, subject to the provisions of Section31 hereof. 11.Closing. 11.1.Closing Costs. (a) Seller shall pay the following costs and expenses in connection with this transaction: (i) Seller’s attorney, consulting, accounting and other advisory fees, if any; (ii) Subject to apportionment, all special assessment installments and local improvement district assessment installments against the Property that are due prior to the Closing Date; (iii) One-half of transfer taxes due on the conveyance; (b) Purchaser shall pay the following costs and expenses in connection with this transaction: (i) Purchaser’s attorney, consulting, accounting and other advisory fees, if any; (ii) Recording fee for Deeds; (iii) All Title insurance premiums, search fees and related costs in connection with Purchaser’s obtaining title insurance on the Property; and (iv) One-half of transfer taxes due on the conveyance; and one hundred percent (100%) of the filing fees associated with a Hart Scott Rodino filing, if any. 11.2.Closing Instruments. At the Closing, the following deliveries shall be made: (a) Seller shall deliver to Buyer the following: (i) the Deeds (as defined inSection 4(g)); (ii) the Assignment and Assumption Agreement (as defined inSection 5(c)); (iii) Consents or resolutions of the board of directors of Seller authorizing the transaction contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) Seller’s Certificate of Non-Foreign Status; (v) Seller’s Closing Certificate; (vi) Affidavits reasonably required by the title insurance company, but only to the extent the same are consistent with Seller’s limited warranty of title; (vii) Closing Statement; (viii) Bill of Sale (for Personal Property); and (ix) Titles for vehicles (if any) (x) If applicable, certificates or other documents evidencing the transfer of ownership of the ET Equity Interests to Purchaser, duly executed in blank for transfer. (b) Purchaser shall deliver to Seller the following: (i) Cash in the amount of the Purchase Price and Purchaser’s share of closing costs and prorations; (ii) the Assignment and Assumption Agreement; (iii) Consents or resolutions of Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc., sole member of the general partner of Purchaser authorizing the Transaction contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) Purchaser’s Closing Certificate; (v) Affidavits required by the title insurance company, if any; (vi) Closing Statement; (vii) If applicable, the 1031 transactional documents. 11.3.Pro Rations and Post-Closing Taxes. Property taxes for the current year, assessments, rents, water and other utilities constituting liens and applicable Temporary Encumbrances shall be pro-rated as of the Closing. Seller shall be responsible for the payment in full of all taxes for all periods prior to the Closing, and Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment in full of all taxes for all periods as of and subsequent to the Closing. Purchaser shall be responsible for, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless (which covenants shall survive the Closing) Seller from and against all of the roll-back or other taxes, if any, (whenever assessed against Purchaser or Seller) imposed as a result of any change of use by Purchaser or Purchaser’s assignee in title as of or after Closing. Purchaser shall be responsible for all real estate compensation taxes or rollback taxes and penalties, if any, as a result of a change in use or designation of the Property as of or after Closing, including but not limited to a change from open space, agricultural, forestland or recreational status. Seller shall be responsible for, and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless (which covenants shall survive the Closing) Purchaser from and against all of the roll-back or other taxes, if any, (whenever assessed against Purchaser or Seller) imposed as a result of any change of use by Seller prior to Closing. Seller shall be responsible for all real estate compensation taxes or rollback taxes and penalties, if any, as a result of a change in use or designation of the Property by Seller prior to Closing, including but not limited to a change from open space, agricultural, forestland or recreational status. 12.Commission. Purchaser and Seller each represent and warrant to the other that no broker, agent or finder, licensed or otherwise has been engaged by it, respectively, in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. In the event of any such claim for broker’s, agent’s or finder’s fee or commission in connection with the negotiation, execution or consummation of this transaction, the party upon whose alleged statement, representation or agreement such claim or liability arises shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the other party from and against such claim and liability, including without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. Purchaser and Seller acknowledge that the representations and warranties contained in this Paragraph shall survive the Closing. 13.Possession. Unless a different date is provided for herein, the Purchaser, subject to the easements, encumbrances, exceptions, restrictions, and reservations set forth above, shall be entitled to possession of the Property described in each tract on the Closing Date for that tract. 14.Default. (a) If Seller defaults (that is, fails to perform the acts required of it) in its contractual performance herein, Purchaser shall have the right to exercise any and all rights and remedies available at law or in equity, including, without limitation, the right to seek specific performance pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. (b) Purchaser acknowledges that if Purchaser fails to purchase the Property so as to constitute a default by Purchaser hereunder, for any reason other than the breach of Seller, Seller shall have the right to exercise any and all rights and remedies available at law or in equity, including, without limitation, the right to seek specific performance pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 15.Third Party Consents. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, this Agreement shall not constitute an agreement to assign or transfer any Contracts, Access Rights and Easements, or Personal Property, if an assignment or transfer or an attempt to make such an assignment or transfer without the consent or approval of a third party would constitute a breach or violation thereof or affect adversely the rights of Purchaser or Seller thereunder; and any transfer or assignment to Purchaser by Seller of any interest under any such Contracts, Access Rights and Easements, or Personal Property, that requires the consent or approval of such third party shall be made subject to such consent or approval being obtained. In the event any such consent or approval is not obtained on or prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall continue to cooperate in all reasonable respects with Purchaser in its efforts to obtain any such consent or approval after the Closing Date until such time as such consent or approval has been obtained, and Seller will cooperate in all reasonable respects with Purchaser in any lawful and economically feasible arrangement to provide that Purchaser shall receive the interest of the Seller in the benefits under any such Contracts, Access Rights and Easements, or Personal Property (except that any such arrangement shall not require performance by Seller as agent); provided that Purchaser shall undertake to and shall pay or satisfy the corresponding liabilities for the enjoyment of such benefit to the extent Purchaser would have been responsible therefor if such consent or approval had been obtained. 16.Attorneys’ Fees. If either party hereto is required to retain an attorney to enforce any provision of this Agreement, whether or not a legal proceeding is commenced, the substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees regardless of whether at trial, on appeal, in any bankruptcy proceeding, in an arbitration or without resort to suit. 17.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Michigan. 18.Notices. Subject to the requirements of any applicable statute, any notices required or permitted by law or under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be (i) personally delivered, (ii) sent by first class certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, or (iii) dispatched by facsimile transmission (accompanied with reasonable evidence of receipt of transmission and with a confirmation copy mailed no later than the day after transmission) to the parties’ addresses set forth below. Either party may change such address for notice. All notices which are so addressed and paid for shall be deemed effective when personally delivered, or, if mailed, on the earlier of receipt or five (5) days after deposit thereof in the U.S. mail; or if sent via facsimile, the date upon which such facsimile was transmitted and confirmation of such transmission has been received. Notices shall be addressed as follows: |