Common use of Foreign Approvals Clause in Contracts

Foreign Approvals. According to the Company 10-K, the Company conducts business in a number of other foreign countries and jurisdictions. In connection with the acquisition of the Shares pursuant to the Offer, the laws of certain of those foreign countries and jurisdictions may require the filing of information with, or the obtaining of the approval of, governmental authorities in such countries and jurisdictions. The governments in such countries and jurisdictions might attempt to impose additional conditions on the Company's operations conducted in such countries and jurisdictions as a result of the acquisition of the Shares pursuant to the Offer or the Merger. There can be no assurance that we will be able to cause the Company or its subsidiaries to satisfy or comply with such laws or that compliance or non-compliance will not have adverse consequences for the Company or any subsidiary after purchase of the Shares pursuant to the Offer or the Merger.