MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT FOR "BEST BUY" CIGARETTES THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the 1st day of July, 1993 (this "Agreement"), between FAMOUS VALUE BRANDS, a division of PHILIP MORRIS INCORPORATED, a Virginia corporation with offices at 120 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017 ("Manufacturer"), and C/M PRODUCTS, INC., a California corporation with offices at 395 Oyster Point Boulevard, Suite 415, South San Francisco, California 94080 ("C/M Products"). PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS A. C/M Products has been engaged in the business of marketing and selling cigarette products bearing the trademarks "BEST BUY" and "BEST BUY AND DESIGN," as more particularly identified in EXHIBIT A attached hereto (together with all amendments, variations or modifications thereto, the "Trademarks"), pursuant to a license agreement with its corporate affiliate, Core-Mark Interrelated Companies, Inc. ("Licensor"), which owns all rights, title and interests to the Trademarks. B. Manufacturer desires to manufacture and sell, and C/M Products desires to purchase, on the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, C/M Products' 2 requirements for private label brand cigarettes utilizing the Trademarks in the product and packaging configurations currently manufactured by Manufacturer for C/M Products or otherwise accepted by Manufacturer as described herein (the "Products"). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE I MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF PRODUCTS Section 1.1 PURCHASE OF REQUIREMENTS. C/M Products agrees to purchase from Manufacturer, and Manufacturer agrees, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including, without limitation, Section 1.4, to manufacture and sell to C/M Products, C/M Products' entire requirements for the Products for all of C/M Products' outlets, divisions, distributors and affiliates. [Section 1.2 has been omitted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to Rule 406.] 3 Section 1.3 PRE-EXISTING CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT. Manufacturer acknowledges that C/M Products has a pre-existing manufacturing agreement with another tobacco company pursuant to which certain private label brand cigarettes bearing the Trademarks are manufactured for C/M Products for sale to a single account located in California (as and to the extent the same is in effect on the date hereof, the "Pre-existing Agreement"). Manufacturer agrees that C/M Products' performance of its obligations under the Pre-existing Agreement in accordance with this Section 1.3 shall not constitute a breach of any provision of this Agreement; PROVIDED that C/M Products will not exercise any option or right to extend the term of the Pre-existing Agreement beyond the shortest applicable termination date, and consistent with its rights under the Pre- existing Agreement, will terminate such agreement at the earliest opportunity; PROVIDED FURTHER that C/M Products shall not be required 4 to terminate or exercise any right to terminate the Pre-existing Agreement with respect to products manufactured thereunder bearing the Trademarks for the single account referenced above so long as such account specifically requires that products bearing the Trademark manufactured for C/M Products be manufactured under the Pre-existing Agreement. C/M Products represents and warrants to Manufacturer that the terms and provisions of this Agreement will not cause a breach by C/M Products of its obligations under the Pre-existing Agreement. Section 1.4 FORCE MAJEURE. Manufacturer's obligation to manufacture and deliver the Products under this Agreement shall be to use its reasonable efforts to satisfy the requirements of C/M Products for the Products, which shall not imply any obligation to incur costs, expenses or liabilities other than usual and customary costs and expenses associated with the manufacture of private label cigarette products consistent with Manufacturer's past experience. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing or other provisions in this Agreement with respect to the limitation of Manufacturer's obligations or liabilities hereunder, Manufacturer shall have no obligation or liability for satisfying the requirements of C/M 5 Products, and shall have no liability for the consequences of (including without limitation for consequential damages for) any failure to perform, or default in performing, any of its obligations under this Article I of this Agreement if that failure arises out of, is based upon or results from Force Majeure (as defined below). For purposes of this Agreement, "Force Majeure" shall mean war (whether declared or not); revolution; invasion; insurrection; riot; civil commotion; mob violence; sabotage; blockage; military or usurped power; lightning; serious destruction; explosion; fire; storm; high winds; drought or other shortage of water; flood; earthquake; strike; labor disturbances; acts or restraints of governmental or quasi-governmental authorities; or any act of God beyond the control of Manufacturer. To the extent that a Force Majeure condition or conditions exists which prevents Manufacturer from manufacturing and delivering to C/M Products its full requirement of the Products, C/M Products shall have the right to purchase such Products from other manufacturers for so long as Manufacturer is unable to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. Section 1.5 NEW PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS. In the event that C/M Products shall desire to market and sell private label brand cigarettes utilizing the Trademarks 6 but in product or package configurations other than those of the Products ("New Products"), C/M Products shall present to Manufacturer detailed specifications with respect to such New Products, whereupon Manufacturer shall have the option exercisable for a period of 45 days to include such New Products within the meaning of the term "Products" as used in this Agreement. [A sentence has been omitted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to Rule 406.] In the event that Manufacturer elects not to include such New Products within the meaning of "Products" as used in this Agreement, C/M Products shall be entitled to obtain its requirements for such New Products from a manufacturer other than Manufacturer. Section 1.6 TRADEMARK DESIGN MODIFICATIONS AND PACKAGING CHANGES. C/M Products agrees that it will give Manufacturer reasonable prior notice, but in any event not less than 45 days prior notice, of any design modifications or changes to the Trademarks after the date of this Agreement. [A sentence has been omitted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to Rule 406.] 7 Section 1.7 has been omitted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to Rule 406.] Section 1.8 AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS. From time to time C/M Products may enter into agreements with distributors or other persons ("Authorized Distributors") for the distribution and sale of the Products, and upon written notification to Manufacturer 8 by C/M Products, Manufacturer shall sell the Products manufactured by it directly to such Authorized Distributors to satisfy their requirements for the Products on and subject to all the provisions of this Agreement, including without limitation Section 1.2 hereof, with respect to the manufacture and sale of the Products for C/M Products' and its affiliates' requirements. Nothing contained in this Section 1.8 shall prevent Manufacturer from paying to C/M Products any Allowances that may be offered by Manufacturer in connection with sales of Products to Authorized Distributors. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Manufacturer reserves the right to refuse orders from Authorized Distributors in the event such Authorized Distributors are ineligible to purchase product from Manufacturer based on Manufacturer's then current terms, conditions and requirements, including, without limitation, standard credit terms. Manufacturer shall have no liability or obligation to any Authorized Distributor arising out of or based upon this Agreement, and such Authorized Distributors shall not be entitled to reliance upon or the benefit of any of the provisions of this Agreement as a third party beneficiary or otherwise. 9 ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES Section 2.1 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF MANUFACTURER. Manufacturer hereby represents and warrants to C/M Products as follows: (a) Manufacturer has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement, and to perform its obligations hereunder. The execution and performance of this Agreement by Manufacturer has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Manufacturer and will not contravene or violate any agreements or obligations of Manufacturer. This Agreement constitutes the valid and binding obligations of Manufacturer enforceable in accordance with its terms. (b) Manufacturer shall comply with all applicable U.S. federal laws relating to the manufacture and packaging of the Products under this Agreement. Section 2.2 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF C/M PRODUCTS. C/M Products hereby represents and warrants to Manufacturer as follows: 10 (a) C/M Products has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement, and to perform its obligations hereunder. The execution and performance of this Agreement by C/M Products has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of C/M Products and will not contravene or violate any agreements to which either C/M Products or Licensor, as the case may be, is a party. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of C/M Products enforceable against C/M Products in accordance with its terms. (b) C/M Products has engaged in the business of marketing and selling the Products pursuant to a valid and effective license from Licensor, and Licensor is the legal and beneficial owner of the Trademarks. For the remaining term of this Agreement, C/M Products will maintain its rights to use the Trademarks as set forth in its license from the Licensor. (c) If Licensor or C/M Products shall sell, convey or otherwise transfer any or all of their respective rights in, to or relating to the Products, including, without limitation, any right, title or interest in or to the Trademarks, Licensor and C/M Products shall ensure that any such sale, conveyance or 11 other transfer will be subject to and will in no way whatsoever abrogate, limit or modify Manufacturer's rights to manufacture and supply, and the obligation of Core-Mark International Inc., Licensor and C/M Products (together with their respective affiliates, the "Core-Mark Group") to purchase, all the Core-Mark Group's requirements for all the Products pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. (d) C/M Products shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations concerning the marketing and distribution of the Products. (e) C/M Products shall feature and promote the Products as its primary cigarette in the private label cigarette product category. ARTICLE III TERM OF AGREEMENT Section 3.1 TERM. Unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 3.2 hereof, this Agreement shall continue for an initial term (the "Initial Term") ending on December 31, 1998. Following the Initial Term, this Agreement shall continue in effect upon the same terms and conditions for one or more additional 12 one-year periods (each a "Renewal Period") unless, at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the Initial Term, or any successive Renewal Period, either party provides the other with written notice of its intent not to renew this Agreement. [Section 3.2 has been omitted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to Rule 406.] 13 Section 3.3 OBLIGATION OF C/M PRODUCTS UPON TERMINATION. Upon the termination of this Agreement, C/M Products shall be obligated to pay to Manufacturer 14 reasonable packaging and unfinished Product inventory costs resulting from such termination. Manufacturer shall furnish C/M Products with a written accounting of all such costs which shall be due and payable by C/M Products within thirty (30) days. All finished Product inventory shall be purchased by C/M Products at the then prevailing list prices of Manufacturer and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the forgoing, C/M Products shall not be obligated to purchase finished Product inventory hereunder if this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 3.2 hereof, but Manufacturer shall be entitled to sell such finished Product inventory to third persons in the ordinary course of its business. The volume of packaging and finished Product inventory which C/M Products may be required to purchase hereunder shall not be unreasonably large or excessive based on the usual and customary course of dealings among Manufacturer and C/M Products pursuant to this Agreement. Section 3.4 SURVIVAL. The representations and warranties of C/M Products and Manufacturer made under this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 15 ARTICLE IV GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 4.1 RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. The relationship of the parties is that of independent contractors. Neither party shall in furtherance of this Agreement represent or hold itself out as agent, legal representative, joint venturer, partner, employee or servant of the other. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to create, nor should be construed as creating, an association of agent and principal, partners, or joint venturers between the parties, or their affiliates, employees and agents. Section 4.2 CONFIDENTIALITY. The parties agree to keep strictly confidential, and not disclose to third parties, any information, either oral or written, concerning the terms of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein. Disclosure may be made when required by applicable law (but only to the extent so required). Any party from whom disclosure is required shall notify the other party prior to any such disclosure. Section 4.3 NOTICES. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement 16 shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given either upon personal delivery or upon transmission by telecopier or one (1) business day after deposit with an overnight, private courier delivery service, addressed as follows: Manufacturer: Philip Morris Incorporated Famous Value Brands Division 120 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 Attention: Director, National Accounts C/M Products: C/M Products, Inc. 395 Oyster Point Boulevard, Suite 415 South San Francisco, California 94080 Attention: President Section 4.4 SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the provisions shall be deemed to be severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not cause the invalidity or unenforceability of the remainder of this Agreement. Section 4.5 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (other than the choice of law provisions thereof). 17 Section 4.6 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Section 4.7 ASSIGNABILITY. Either party shall have the right to assign this Agreement and all of its rights and obligations hereunder to any affiliate thereof upon the written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; PROVIDED that no such assignment shall relieve the assigning party of its obligations under this Agreement, including, without limitation, in the case of an assignment by C/M Products of C/M Products' obligation to purchase all of its requirements for Products from Manufacturer; and PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no such consent shall be effective unless and until the assignee has executed an instrument in favor of the non- assigning party agreeing to be bound by all the terms and conditions of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement (whether by operation of law or otherwise), an affiliate of a party hereto is defined as any entity which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such party. No other assignments of this Agreement, or of any of the rights hereunder, shall be permitted without the express written consent of the 18 other party, which consent may be withheld in such party's sole and absolute discretion. Section 4.8 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Products and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, contracts, negotiations and understandings between them (other than the Grant of Exclusive Manufacturing Rights, dated the date hereof, between Manufacturer, C/M Products and certain of its affiliates), including, without limitation, that certain Private Label Cigarette Manufacturing and Sales Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1990 (the "Manufacturing Agreement"), between Manufacturer and C/M Products. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by all parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed, or shall constitute, a waiver of any other provision. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to limit, modify or otherwise amend the Amended and Restated Trademark License Agreement, dated the date hereof, between Manufacturer and Licensor. 19 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered as of the date first above written. C/M PRODUCTS, INC. FAMOUS VALUE BRANDS, a division of PHILIP MORRIS INCORPORATED, a Virginia corporation By: /s/ GARY L. WALSH By: /s/Michael E. Szymanczyk ----------------------- ------------------------------ Gary L. Walsh President Its: Senior Vice President - Sales ------------------------------ Dated: 12/20/93 Dated: 12/20/93 Each of the undersigned hereby agrees and consents to each of the terms and conditions of this Agreement: CORE-MARK INTERNATIONAL INC. By: /s/Gary L. Walsh ----------------------- Gary L. Walsh President Dated: 12/20/93 CORE-MARK INTERRELATED COMPANIES, INC. By: /s/ Gary L. Walsh ------------------------- Gary L. Walsh President Dated: 12/20/93 Exhibit A NOTE: Product description, warning notice, UPC symbol and other elements to be modified as appropriate [Picture of "Best Buy" packaging.]