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LICENSE AGREEMENT
This LICENSE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of November 14, 2008 (the "Effective Date") by and between Codexis, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation, having a place of business at 200 Penobscot
Drive, Redwood City, California 94063, United States of America, ("Codexis") and Dyadic International (USA), Inc.,
a corporation organized under the laws of Florida, having its principal
office at 140 Intracoastal Pointe Drive, Suite 404, Jupiter, Florida
33477-5094, United States of America, and Dyadic International, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation, having a place of business at 140 Intracoastal
Pointe Drive, Suite 404, Jupiter, Florida 33477-5094, United States of
America, (Dyadic International (USA), Inc. and Dyadic International,
Inc., collectively, hereinafter "Dyadic"). Codexis and Dyadic are each referred to herein by name or, individually, as a "Party" or, collectively, as "Parties."
BACKGROUND
WHEREAS, Dyadic owns or has rights under certain patent rights and know-how relating to the generation and use of its proprietary Chrysosporium lucknowense ("C1")
technology for the expression of certain genes and secretion of certain
corresponding enzymes and, in addition, Dyadic owns or has rights under
certain related Dyadic Materials (as defined herein);
WHEREAS,
Codexis desires to obtain a non-exclusive license under such patent
rights and know-how of Dyadic and, in addition, to obtain access to the
Dyadic Materials, all on the terms and conditions herein;
WHEREAS,
Dyadic desires to grant such license to Codexis, and Dyadic desires to
provide access to the Dyadic Materials to Codexis, all on the terms and
conditions herein; and
WHEREAS,
Codexis agrees to provide consideration to Dyadic in exchange for the
grant of such license in the form of certain payments and, in addition,
in a demonstration of the value of C1 technology in the development and
commercialization of one or more certain products, as further described
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE,
in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements provided herein
below and other consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, Dyadic and Codexis hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
As used
in this Agreement, capitalized terms shall have the meanings indicated
in this Article 1 or as specified elsewhere in this Agreement:
1.1 "Affiliate"
means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that is controlled
by, controls, or is under common control with such first Person, as the
case may be. For purposes of this Section 1.1, the term "control"
means (a) direct or indirect ownership of fifty percent
(50%) or more
of the voting interest
in the entity in question, or fifty percent (50%) or more interest
in the income of the entity in question; provided, however, that if
local Law requires a minimum percentage of local ownership of greater
than fifty percent (50%), control will be established by direct or
indirect beneficial ownership of one hundred percent (100%) of the
maximum ownership percentage that may, under such local Law, be owned by
foreign interests, or (b) possession, directly or indirectly, of
the power to direct or cause the direction of management or policies of
the entity in question (whether through ownership of securities or other
ownership interests, by contract or otherwise).
1.2 "Broad Codexis Product"
means any Licensed Product that is (a) a protein that is not
included within the Dyadic Materials and that is produced by a Broad
Production Strain; (b) a combination of any protein not included
within the Dyadic Material that materially enhances the performance or
value of the Licensed Product with any protein(s) included in the Dyadic
Materials for use in Category A and/or Category F; (c) a
combination of proteins included within the Dyadic Materials that is
produced in a ratio that is different than the ratio produced by the
Dyadic Materials; or (d) any protein(s) that is produced by a
strain other than a Production Strain that incorporates any component of
the Dyadic Materials or any derivative or modification thereof.
1.3 "Broad Production Strain(s)"
means any strain generated by Codexis utilizing the Dyadic Material, or
any derivative or modification thereof, and/or the Licensed IP that
produces a Licensed Product for use in Category A and/or Category F.
1.4 "C1 Strains" means, individually and collectively, the Dyadic strains identified on Exhibit D, together with any progeny (but not any derivatives or modifications) of such strains.
1.5 "Category" means any of the categories A, B, C, D, E and/or F as set forth on Exhibit A.
1.6 "Codexis Exclusive Partner" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(c)(1).
1.7 "Codexis Product" means any Narrow Codexis Product and/or any Broad Codexis Product.
1.8 "Confidential Information"
means any information of a confidential and proprietary nature,
including but not limited to know-how, information, invention
disclosures, patent applications, proprietary materials and/or
technologies, economic information, business or research strategies,
purchase orders (and any information included therein), trade secrets,
and material embodiments thereof, disclosed by a Party to the other
Party and characterized to the receiving Party as confidential. For
clarity, any reports delivered by Codexis to Dyadic under this
Agreement, including without limitation pursuant to Section 4.1,
shall be deemed to be the Confidential Information of Codexis. The
Dyadic Materials shall be considered Confidential Information of Dyadic.
1.9 "Contract Activities" means any activities directed to [*].
1.10 "Control" or "Controlled"
means, with respect to all or any portion of any gene, the gene itself,
protein, compound, material, information or intellectual property
right, that the Party owns or has a license to any portion of any such
gene, the gene itself, protein, compound, material,
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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information or
intellectual property right and has the ability to grant to the other
Party access, a license or a sublicense (as applicable) to any portion
of any such gene, the gene itself, protein, compound, material,
information or intellectual property right as provided for herein
without violating the terms of any agreement or other arrangements with
any Third Party.
1.11 "Dollar" or "$" means the lawful currency of the United States.
1.12 "Dyadic Material"
means, individually and collectively, (a) the C1 Strains, and
(b) the promoters, fusion proteins, signal peptides, selectable
markers, vectors, genetic constructs, genes, expression products, DNA
and other materials set forth on Exhibit D, together with any progeny (but not any derivatives or modifications) thereof.
1.13 "Escrow Agreement" means that certain Escrow Agreement between Codexis and Dyadic, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit K,
pursuant to which the license issuance fee paid by Codexis to Dyadic
pursuant to Section 3.1(c) will be held and, after satisfaction of
the certain conditions set forth on Schedule 1.13, released to Dyadic,
as further described therein.
1.14 "Field" means any and all Categories.
1.15 "First Commercial Sale" means, with respect to each Category, the milestone event set forth on Exhibit B for such Category.
1.16 "Improvement" means [*].
1.17 "Law"
means, individually and collectively, any and all laws, ordinances,
orders, rules, rulings, directives and regulations of any kind
whatsoever of any governmental, court or regulatory authority within the
applicable jurisdiction.
1.18 "Licensed IP" means the (a) Licensed Patents; and (b) Licensed Know-how.
1.19 "Licensed Know-how"
means, to the extent necessary or reasonably useful for the
(a) research, development, manufacture, use or sale of Licensed
Products, or (b) research, development or use of a Production
Strain, any and all technical information, information regarding genetic
mutations, regulatory information, clinical information, know-how,
processes, procedures, methods, formulae, protocols, techniques,
software and data, which are not claimed in, covered by or otherwise
disclosed in the Licensed Patents, that (i) Dyadic Controls as of
the Effective Date, and (ii) is directly related to the Licensed
Patents, the Dyadic Materials or a Production Strain.
1.20 "Licensed Patents" means (a) the Patents listed on Exhibit C,
and (b) any and all other Patents Controlled by Dyadic as of the
Effective Date related to the C1 expression system, the C1
high-throughput screening system and/or any C1-derived enzymes (and the
genes encoding the same) that are necessary or useful [*].
1.21 "Licensed Product"
means any product (a) with respect to which Codexis and/or its
Affiliates has (i) conducted research and/or development activities
and (ii) a material commercialization interest at the time of the
first commercial sale or use of such product, and (b) (i) the
manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale, or import of which would, but
for the rights granted to Codexis pursuant to Section 2.1(a),
infringe a Valid Claim; or (ii) that arose from, or whose
manufacture involves, the use of any of the Dyadic Materials or any
derivative or modification of any the Dyadic Materials.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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1.22 "MTEP" means metric ton of enzyme protein.
1.23 "Narrow Codexis Product"
means any Licensed Product, excluding any Broad Codexis Product, that
is produced by a Narrow Production Strain and is (a) a protein that
is not included within the Dyadic Materials; or (b) a combination
of any protein not included within the Dyadic Material that materially
enhances the performance or value of the Licensed Product with any
protein(s) included in the Dyadic Materials.
1.24 "Narrow Production Strain(s)"
means any strain generated by Codexis utilizing the Dyadic Material, or
any derivative or modification thereof, and/or the Licensed IP that
produces a Licensed Product for use in Category B, C, D or E.
1.25 "Patents"
means all: (a) United States and foreign patents, re-examinations,
reissues, renewals, extensions and term restorations, inventors'
certificates and counterparts thereof; and (b) pending applications
for United States and foreign patents, including, without limitation,
provisional applications, continuations, continued prosecution,
divisional and substitute applications, and counterparts thereof.
1.26 "Person"
means any individual, corporation, partnership, association,
joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or
political subdivision thereof.
1.27 "Production Strain" means any Narrow Production Strain and/or any Broad Production Strain.
1.28 "Shuffling Technology"
means any and all techniques, methodologies, processes, materials
and/or instrumentation, including without limitation any and all
Patents, know-how, confidential information and materials relating
thereto, that, in each case, relates to the characterization,
development and optimization of genes and proteins for commercial uses
through the recombination and/or rearrangement and/or mutation of
genetic material for the creation of genetic diversity, and generally
applicable screening techniques, methodologies, or processes of using
the resulting genetic material to identify potential usefulness.
1.29 "Territory" means worldwide.
1.30 "Third Party" means any Person other than Dyadic, Codexis, or any Affiliate of either Dyadic or Codexis.
1.31 "Valid Claim"
means (a) any claim of an issued and unexpired patent within the
Licensed Patents which has not been held unenforceable or invalid by a
court or other governmental agency of competent jurisdiction in a
decision that is not appealed or is unappealable, and which patent has
not been disclaimed or admitted to be invalid or unenforceable through
reissue or otherwise, or (b) a pending claim in a pending patent
application within the Licensed Patents that has not been abandoned,
finally rejected, or expired without the possibility of appeal or
refiling.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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ARTICLE 2
LICENSES AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
2.1 Grants to Codexis.
(a) Licensed IP and Dyadic Materials.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including
without limitation Section 2.5(a), Dyadic hereby grants to Codexis
and its Affiliates a non-exclusive, [*] right and license, with the
right to grant sublicenses through [*] in accordance with
Section 2.1(c), under the Licensed IP, to develop, make, have made,
use, sell, offer for sale and import Licensed Products, and to use the
Dyadic Materials to develop, make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale
and import Licensed Products, for use in the Field in the Territory.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the licenses granted pursuant
to this Section 2.1(a) do not include a license for Codexis to
provide Contract Activities.
(b) Copyrights.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Dyadic hereby
grants to Codexis and its Affiliates a non-exclusive, fully paid right
and license under any and all copyrights in the Dyadic Materials, with
the right to grant sublicenses [*] in accordance with
Section 2.1(c), to reproduce and distribute copies of instruction
manuals and information within the Dyadic Materials, and to incorporate
such copyrighted works within the Dyadic Materials, in whole or in part,
into derivative works for distribution, as reasonably necessary to
practice the rights and license granted to Codexis under
Section 2.1(a). Dyadic will retain all other rights in such
copyrighted works within the Dyadic Materials; provided that Codexis
will own any copyright in derivative works created by, or on behalf of,
Codexis.
(c) Sublicenses.
The licenses granted pursuant to Section 2.1(a) and
Section 2.1(b) include the right to grant sublicenses through
multiple tiers of sublicensees within the scope of such license set
forth in this Section 2.1(c) pursuant to a written agreement (each a
"Sublicense Agreement") as follows:
(1) In Category A, Codexis may grant sublicenses pursuant to this Section 2.1(c) [*] (the "Codexis Exclusive Partner") and in accordance with this Section 2.1(c) and Section 2.5;
(2) In
Categories B, C, D, and E and, subject to Section 8.3, Category F,
Codexis may grant sublicenses pursuant to this Section 2.1(c) to
any Third Party, other than [*], solely in accordance with this
Section 2.1(c) and Section 2.5; and
(3)
With respect to each sublicense granted by Codexis, Codexis shall grant
such sublicense only in connection with the assignment or license by
Codexis to such Third Party sublicensee of a right, under intellectual
property owned or otherwise controlled by Codexis that was not licensed
from Dyadic hereunder, to make, have made, use, sell or import
(a) any Codexis Product in the case of a sublicense with respect to
Category A and/or Category F, or (b) a Narrow Codexis Product in
the case of a sublicense with respect to Category B, C, D and/or E.
Codexis may not transfer any Dyadic Materials, or any derivative or
modification thereof, to any Third Party other than (x) as a
Licensed Product and/or a Production Strain in accordance with this
Section 2.1(c)(3), and (y) under the terms of a Sublicense
Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Codexis may transfer to its
sublicensee(s) [*]. For purposes of this Section 2.1(c)(3),
"reverse engineering" means
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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the identification,
modification, derivatization or other manipulation of genetic material
included in a Production Strain, including for example any gene, portion
of any gene, promoter, regulator, inducer, metabolic pathway,
metabolomics, trancriptomics, secretion signal, vector, plasmid,
protein, compound, or other material in or of such Production Strain.
Codexis shall remain obligated to make all payments due to Dyadic under
the terms of this Agreement with respect to the activities of its Third
Party sublicensees with respect to Licensed Products. Codexis shall
remain fully responsible to Dyadic for the performance of its
sublicensee(s). Promptly following execution of any Sublicense Agreement
hereunder, Codexis shall notify Dyadic in writing of the identity of
the sublicensee, such information to be Codexis Confidential Information
and subject to the restrictions set forth in Article 6. Upon a written
request of Dyadic, Codexis will provide a complete copy of any
Sublicense Agreement to an independent law firm, mutually acceptable to
both Dyadic and Codexis, to review the terms of such Sublicense
Agreement and the terms of this Agreement and, after such review,
provide to Dyadic a written statement that the terms of such Sublicense
Agreement are or are not consistent with the terms of this
Section 2.1(c). Such independent law firm shall provide no other
information to Dyadic regarding such Sublicense Agreement. All
information provided to Dyadic by such independent law firm will be
Codexis Confidential Information and subject to the restrictions set
forth in Article 6.
2.2 Bona Fide Offer. At any time [*] anniversary of the Effective Date, if Dyadic receives a written offer from a Third Party (the "Offering Party")
for an exclusive license with respect to the Licensed IP and/or the
Dyadic Materials for any particular Category or Categories, other than
Category A and/or Category F, (the "Subject Category or Categories")
on financial terms that are more favorable, when taken as a whole, than
those set forth herein with respect to such Subject Category or
Categories (a "Bona Fide Offer"), then Dyadic shall provide
written notice thereof to Codexis. Codexis shall have the right, but not
the obligation, to pay to Dyadic the First Commercial Sale milestone
payment set forth in Section 3.3(a) with respect to such Subject
Category or Categories and, if Codexis makes such payment within [*]
days after the date of delivery to Codexis by Dyadic of such notice,
then (a) Dyadic will have no right to terminate the rights and
licenses granted by Dyadic to Codexis with respect to such Subject
Category or Categories hereunder pursuant to this Section 2.2,
(b) Dyadic shall have no further rights to present any additional
Bona Fide Offers to Codexis pursuant to this Section 2.2 with
respect to such Subject Category or Categories for which Codexis has
made such payment, and (c) Codexis shall have no further payment
obligations to Dyadic under Section 3.3(a) with respect to such
Subject Category or Categories. If Codexis does not make such payment
within such [*] day period, Dyadic shall have the right, for a period of
[*] days after the expiration of such [*] day period, which may be
extended by [*] days upon written notice by Dyadic to Codexis, (the "Negotiation Period")
to enter into an exclusive license agreement with respect to such
Subject Category or Categories on financial terms at least as favorable
to Dyadic as those set forth in the Bona Fide Offer. In the event that
Dyadic enters into such an agreement during the Negotiation Period,
Dyadic shall promptly provide written notice thereof to Codexis and the
licenses granted to Codexis hereunder with respect to such Subject
Category or Categories, but only with respect to such Subject Category
or Categories, shall terminate for all purposes of this Agreement as of
the date of Codexis receipt of such written notice. In the event that
Dyadic does not provide such written notice to Codexis within [*]
business days after the expiration of the Negotiation Period that Dyadic
has entered into such an agreement, such written notice to include the
name of and contact information for the Offering Party, the licenses
granted to Codexis with respect to such Subject Category or Categories
shall remain in full force and effect, unless otherwise terminated
pursuant to this Agreement.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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2.3 Diligence Requirements.
Dyadic will have an option to provide written notice to Codexis that
the licenses granted to Codexis under Section 2.1(a) and
Section 2.1(b) with respect to any particular Category for which
Codexis (a) has not achieved First Commercial Sale (other than
Category A and/or Category F) and (b) has not made a payment of the
First Commercial Sale milestone payment in accordance with
Section 2.2, will terminate [*] days after the date of such notice,
in accordance with the following:
(a)
At any time after [*] years after Codexis is required to make the
payment set forth in Section 3.1(c), unless Codexis makes the
payment pursuant to Section 3.2(a) for such Category and, if
Codexis makes such payment pursuant to Section 3.2(a), such
licenses for such Category will not terminate for all purposes of this
Agreement and will continue in full force and effect for a period of [*]
years after Dyadic's receipt of such payment (unless otherwise
terminated as set forth in this Agreement); and
(b)
At any time after [*] years after Dyadic's receipt of the payment
pursuant to Section 2.3(a) (i.e. a first
payment pursuant to Section 2.3(a)), unless Codexis makes
a payment pursuant to Section 3.2(a) (i.e. a second payment
pursuant to Section 2.3(a)) for such Category and, if Codexis makes
such payment pursuant to Section 3.2(a), such licenses will not
terminate for all purposes of this Agreement and will continue in full
force and effect for a period of [*] years after Dyadic's receipt of
such payment (unless otherwise terminated as set forth in this
Agreement), upon which date the licenses shall terminate for all
purposes of this Agreement, unless Codexis makes the payment set forth
in Section 3.3(a).
If Codexis does not
make any payments in accordance with this Section 2.3, the licenses
granted to Codexis with respect to such Category or Categories shall
terminate (the "Terminated Category or Categories") and Dyadic
shall be free to grant licenses, whether exclusive or non-exclusive, in
Dyadic's sole discretion, with respect to such Terminated Category or
Categories.
2.4 Acknowledgement.
By entering into this Agreement with Dyadic, Codexis acknowledges that
the Licensed IP and the Dyadic Materials have value to Dyadic and, in
addition, may have value to Codexis in connection with the development
and commercialization of one or more Codexis Products. As a result,
Codexis agrees that it will (a) make all payments set forth in
Article 3; (b) not transfer any Codexis Product to any Third Party
except through a sale or other transaction that would result in the
payment of milestones to Dyadic pursuant to Section 3.3; and
(c) not grant a right to any Third Party with respect to any
Codexis Product other than pursuant to a Sublicense Agreement in
accordance with Section 2.1(c).
2.5 Restrictions on Use and Transfer of the Dyadic Materials and Production Strains.
(a)
The Dyadic Materials, the Production Strains and any derivatives or
modifications thereof, shall be used by Codexis and its Affiliates
(i) only in accordance with this Agreement, including, with respect
to Third Party sublicensees of Codexis, Section 2.1(c), and
(ii) in compliance with Law.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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(b)
Codexis shall not (i) deliver or transfer any C1 Strain to any
Third Party, or (ii) deliver or transfer any Production Strain to
any Third Party except pursuant to a Sublicense Agreement in accordance
with Section 2.1(c).
(c)
The Production Strains, the Dyadic Materials and any derivatives or
modifications thereof must be used by Codexis and its Affiliates with
prudence and appropriate caution [*].
(d) Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the Parties, the restrictions set forth in Section 2.1(c)(3) regarding [*].
(e)
In the event that Dyadic has a reasonable basis to believe that
Codexis, or any Affiliate or sublicensee of Codexis or its Affiliates,
is using or has used any of the Dyadic Materials or any Production
Strain in a manner that is inconsistent with the terms of this
Agreement, Dyadic shall provide written notice to Codexis describing
such reasonable basis prior to initiating any legal action or
proceeding. As soon as practicable, but in no event later than [*]
business days after Codexis' receipt of such written notice, the Parties
shall confer, either in person or by telephone, to discuss and attempt
to resolve Dyadic's concerns. In the event that Dyadic's concerns are
not resolved in such conference, Codexis will initiate an investigation
regarding Dyadic's concerns and, in a separate conference, either in
person or by telephone, will provide to Dyadic a summary of its
findings.
2.6 Materials Delivery; Technology Transfer.
(a)
Dyadic, utilizing Dyadic's usual and customary means of shipment of
similar materials, shall deliver to Codexis the Dyadic Materials within
[*] days after the Effective Date. For purposes of this Agreement,
Codexis shall be deemed to have received the Dyadic Materials upon
receipt by Codexis and/or its Affiliates of all of the materials set
forth on Exhibit D at the facility(ies) designated in writing by
Codexis to Dyadic. In the [*] month period after receipt of the Dyadic
Materials by Codexis, Dyadic shall provide to Codexis, [*], information
and technical assistance reasonably requested by Codexis, including, but
not limited to, up to [*] full time equivalents ("FTEs"), to facilitate an effective transfer of the Licensed Know-how from Dyadic to Codexis (the "Initial FTE Requirement").
For purposes of clarification, the work conducted by Dyadic and/or its
Affiliates at its facilities in The Netherlands in training Codexis
personnel in the use of, including without limitation in the conduct of
validation activities with respect to, the Dyadic Materials shall be
included in the Initial FTE Requirement. Information and technical
assistance shall be provided by Dyadic to Codexis pursuant to a
technology transfer plan to be agreed upon by the Parties with the goal
of cost-effectiveness and reasonableness. In addition, upon Codexis'
request, after the expiration of such [*] month period, Dyadic shall
provide or, upon prior written agreement by Codexis, shall use good
faith diligent efforts to arrange for the [*] to provide, Codexis with
up to [*] FTEs to support Codexis in each of the [*] years after receipt
of the Dyadic Materials by Codexis. Codexis shall reimburse Dyadic for
such support in such [*] years at a rate equal to [*] per FTE per year
in the [*] year, such rate to increase by [*] on each anniversary,
beginning on the [*] anniversary, of the receipt of the Dyadic Materials
by Codexis or, if such support is provided to Codexis by [*], Codexis
shall [*], as applicable. In addition, if Codexis requests that such
support, or the FTE support described above with respect to the first
[*] months after receipt of the Dyadic Materials by Codexis, be provided
at Codexis' facilities, Codexis shall [*] Dyadic (or [*], as
applicable) for [*]. For clarity, the obligations under this
Section 2.6(a) relate to information and
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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technical assistance
relating solely to the Licensed IP, and it is understood and agreed that
Dyadic shall not be required to transfer any information hereunder that
is not Licensed IP, or to generate any Licensed Know-how in any format
in which it does not already exist.
(b)
At any time or from time to time after the delivery of the Dyadic
Materials to Codexis pursuant to Section 2.6(a), Dyadic, within [*]
days after a written request by Codexis, will [*]; provided, however,
that if such request occurs after the payment to Dyadic pursuant to
Section 3.1(c), (i) Dyadic's obligations [*] shall be limited
to materials for [*] at the time of receipt of such written request, and
(ii) Codexis shall reimburse Dyadic for its [*] incurred with the
[*] of any such [*].
(c)
Dyadic shall retain all right, title and interest in and to the Dyadic
Materials, subject to the rights and licenses granted to Codexis herein.
2.7 Covenant [*].
(a) Dyadic Covenant. [*].
(b) Codexis Covenant. [*].
(c) Covenant Agreements.
Dyadic and Codexis each agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the Codexis Indemnitees or the Dyadic Indemnitees, as applicable, and
the other Party's licensees, sublicensees, distributors and customers
from and against any and all liability, damage, loss, cost, or expense
(including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of
claims or suits brought by or on behalf of any Codexis Party or Dyadic
Party, as applicable, alleging [*] set forth in this Section 2.7,
in each case in accordance with the indemnification procedures set forth
in Section 7.3. Dyadic and Codexis each agrees to
(i) identify the other Party (either specifically or by reference
to such other Party as a licensee or sublicensee) in writing in each
Covenant Agreement [*] in this Section 2.7; and (ii) require,
in each Covenant Agreement, that the relevant Codexis Party or Dyadic
Party, as applicable, agree (x) not to assign, sell or otherwise
transfer any Patent covered by the Covenant Agreement to a Third Party
unless such Third Party agrees to be bound by the Covenant Agreement and
(y) that any such sale, assignment or transfer in contravention of
this requirement shall be deemed void and ineffective.
2.8 No Other Rights.
Dyadic and Codexis each acknowledges that the rights and licenses
granted under this Article 2 and elsewhere in this Agreement are limited
to the scope expressly granted. Accordingly, except for the rights
expressly granted under this Agreement, no right, title, or interest of
any nature whatsoever is granted whether by implication, estoppel,
reliance, or otherwise, by either Party to the other Party. All rights
with respect to technology, patents or other intellectual property
rights that are not specifically granted herein are reserved to the
owner thereof.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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ARTICLE 3
LICENSE FEES
3.1 License Issuance Fees. In consideration of the rights and licenses granted by Dyadic hereunder, Codexis shall pay the [*] fees as follows:
(a) [*];
(b) [*];
(c) [*];
Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary, if after Codexis or its designee conducts
reasonable due diligence and validation activities with respect to the
Dyadic Materials, Codexis determines, on or before [*] days after
receipt of the Dyadic Materials by Codexis, that the Dyadic Materials do
not satisfy the performance criteria set forth on Exhibit E,
Codexis shall not be required to pay any payment under Sections 3.1(a),
3.1(b) and 3.1(c) that would have been due after such determination. For
purposes of clarification, Dyadic will train Codexis personnel in the
use of, including without limitation in the conduct of validation
activities with respect to, the Dyadic Materials in its facilities in
The Netherlands; provided, however, that the determination of whether
the Dyadic Materials received by Codexis from Dyadic do or do not
satisfy the performance criteria set forth in Exhibit E will be
made by Codexis personnel in Codexis' facilities in accordance with this
Section 3.1. In the event that data obtained by Codexis, as of the
expiration of the [*] day period beginning on the date of receipt by
Codexis of the Dyadic Materials, indicate that the Dyadic Materials do
not satisfy the performance criteria set forth on Exhibit E,
samples of the Dyadic Materials received by Codexis from Dyadic will be
provided to a skilled practitioner for analysis and a final
determination as to whether the Dyadic Materials do or do not satisfy
such performance criteria; provided however, that prior to providing
such Dyadic Materials to such a skilled practitioner, Codexis shall
notify Dyadic of Codexis data, and Dyadic, at Dyadic's expense, shall
have the right to send a Dyadic representative to Codexis' facility
where such performance criteria were tested to repeat the determination
of such performance criteria. The Parties agree that [*] will be
enlisted as the skilled practitioner to resolve any dispute between the
Parties as to whether the Dyadic Materials do or do not satisfy such
performance criteria. If it is determined upon mutual agreement of the
Parties, or through the good faith efforts of [*], that the Dyadic
Materials do not satisfy the performance criteria, this Agreement shall
terminate in accordance with Section 10.2(d) and, within [*] days
after the effective date of such termination, Dyadic shall reimburse
Codexis in full for each payment made by Codexis under
Section 3.1(a) and Section 3.1(b), as applicable, [*] as of
the date such payment was originally made to Dyadic and, in addition,
all fees held in escrow as a consequence of the payment made by Codexis
under Section 3.1(c) shall be released to Codexis pursuant to the
terms of the Escrow Agreement. The fees and expenses incurred in
connection with the verification of the performance of the Dyadic
Materials shall be paid by Dyadic if it is determined that the Dyadic
Materials do not satisfy such performance criteria and by Codexis if it
is determined that the Dyadic Materials do satisfy such performance
criteria. For purposes of clarification, in the event that data obtained
by Codexis, on or before the expiration of the [*] day period beginning
on the date of receipt by Codexis of the Dyadic Materials, indicate
that the Dyadic Materials do not satisfy the
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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performance criteria set forth on Exhibit E,
Codexis shall have no obligation to make any payment to Dyadic pursuant
to Section 3.1(a), 3.1(b) or 3.1(c) that has not been made by
Codexis prior to such determination by Codexis unless and until there
has been a final determination in accordance with this Section 3.1
that the Dyadic Materials do satisfy such performance criteria.
(d)
On or before the Effective Date, the Parties will enter into the Escrow
Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Escrow
Agreement will provide that, in the event that the certain conditions
set forth on Schedule 1.13 have not been satisfied within [*] days after
the Effective Date, all fees held in escrow as a consequence of the
payment made by Codexis under Section 3.1(c) shall be released to
Codexis.
3.2 License Maintenance Fees.
(a)
In the event that Dyadic provides a written notice to Codexis pursuant
to Section 2.3(a), or pursuant to Section 2.3(b), with respect
to any particular Category (other than Category A and/or Category F),
Codexis shall have a right, but not an obligation, to pay to Dyadic,
within [*] days after receipt of such notice, a payment equal to [*] of
the applicable total payment for such particular Category set forth in
Section 3.3(a). In the event that Codexis makes such a payment, the
licenses set forth in Section 2.1(a) and Section 2.1(b) shall
not terminate with respect to such particular Category, and shall
continue in full force and effect with respect to such particular
Category for the period specified in Section 2.3 (unless otherwise
terminated as set forth in this Agreement).
(b)
[*] of any payment made under Section 3.2(a) with respect to any
particular Category shall be creditable against the payment made by
Codexis for such particular Category pursuant to Section 3.3(a) and
Codexis shall make the balance of any payment due pursuant to
Section 3.3(a) when it becomes due, regardless of whether Codexis
has made a payment under Section 3.3(a). If Codexis makes a payment
for any particular Category pursuant to Section 3.3(a), including
without limitation for purposes set forth in Section 2.2, Codexis
shall have no obligation to make any payments under Section 3.2(a)
thereafter with respect to such particular Category, and the licenses
set forth in Section 2.1(a) and Section 2.1(b) with respect to
such particular Category shall remain in full force and effect through
the Term (unless otherwise terminated as set forth in this Agreement).
3.3 Milestone Payments.
(a) First Commercial Sale.
(i)
Within [*] days after the First Commercial Sale of a Licensed Product,
on a Category-by-Category basis, Codexis shall pay to Dyadic the [*]
milestone payments set forth, on a Category-by-Category basis, on Exhibit F,
less [*] of any amounts previously paid by Codexis for the Category
that includes such Licensed Product pursuant to Section 3.2(a). For
the purposes of clarification, (i) in the event of a First
Commercial Sale of a second Licensed Product in any Category, no
additional payment shall be due under this Section 3.3(a), and
(ii) in the event that Codexis has made a payment to Dyadic for a
particular Category for purposes set forth in Section 2.2, no
additional payment shall be due to Dyadic upon a First Commercial Sale
of a Licensed Product in such Category.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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(ii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Codexis shall pay to Dyadic the [*] milestone payment set forth on Exhibit F
corresponding to Category F only after the First Commercial Sale of a
Licensed Product in Category F by and for the benefit of a Person
(including Codexis) other than the Codexis Exclusive Partner (including
for Codexis or its Affiliates). Accordingly for purposes of
clarification, in the event that there is a First Commercial Sale of a
License Product in Category F by or for the benefit of the Codexis
Exclusive Partner, Codexis shall have no obligation to pay to Dyadic the
[*] milestone payment set forth on Exhibit F corresponding to Category F under this Section 3.3(a).
(b) Facility Fees.
(i) For
the first (1st) [*] years after the First Commercial Sale of the
first Licensed Product in the Field by or for the benefit of the Codexis
Exclusive Partner in Category A or Category F (as applicable), for each
commercial scale facility used to manufacture Licensed Products for use
in such Category by or for the benefit of the Codexis Exclusive
Partner, that starts operations during such [*] year period and utilizes
any Licensed Product, Codexis shall pay to Dyadic, within [*] days
after the start of such operations at such facility, a [*] fee equal to
[*] per (A) [*] of annual end-product capacity in Category A, with
respect to facilities used to produce such end-product or
(B) annual capacity to produce the amount of [*] for use in
Category F that would be sufficient to produce [*] of annual end-product
capacity in Category A, with respect to facilities used to produce such
[*]; provided that Codexis shall not be required to pay any amount
greater than [*] under this Section 3.3(b)(i) with respect to any
particular commercial scale facility; provided further that, any and all
payments (including such [*] limit) due under this
Section 3.3(b)(i) shall be reduced by [*] for each commercial scale
facility located in a jurisdiction in which no Valid Claim exists
covering the development, manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale,
importation or other exploitation of any Licensed Product produced at
such facility. Any expansion of such a commercial scale facility within
such [*] year period shall be subject to additional fees based on the
size of such expansion, subject to the forgoing [*] cap per facility.
For purposes of illustration, if a facility having [*] per year
end-product capacity in Category A becomes operational during the seven
(7) year period after the First Commercial Sale of the first
Licensed Product in the Field by or for the benefit of the Codexis
Exclusive Partner in Category A in a jurisdiction in which a Valid Claim
exists, Codexis will pay to Dyadic a facility fee equal to [*]. If,
during such [*] year period such facility's capacity is expanded to [*]
per year of end-product in Category A and a Valid Claim exists in such
jurisdiction at the time of such expansion, Codexis will pay to Dyadic
an additional [*].
(ii)
For the first (1st) [*] years after the First Commercial Sale of
the first Licensed Product in the Field by and for the benefit of a
Person (including Codexis) other than the Codexis Exclusive Partner in
Category F (including by and for Codexis or its Affiliates), for each
commercial scale facility used to manufacture Licensed Products for use
in Category F by and for the benefit of such a Person, that starts
operations during such [*] year period and utilizes any Licensed
Product, Codexis shall pay to Dyadic, within [*] days after the start of
such operations, a [*] fee equal to (A) [*] if annual biomass
processing capacity at such facility is greater than [*] metric tons but
less than [*] metric tons, or (B) [*] if annual [*] capacity at
such facility is greater than [*] metric tons; provided that any and all
payments due under this Section 3.3(b)(ii) shall be reduced by [*]
for each commercial scale facility located in a jurisdiction in which
no Valid Claim exists covering the development, manufacture, use, sale,
offer for sale, importation or other exploitation of any Licensed
Product produced at such facility. Any expansion of a commercial
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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scale facility having an
annual [*] capacity less than [*] metric tons or [*] metric tons,
respectively, within such [*] year period shall be subject to a fee
based on the size of such expansion. For purposes of illustration, if a
commercial scale facility with an annual biomass processing capacity
less than [*] metric tons is expanded to have an annual biomass
processing capacity greater than [*] metric tons but less than [*]
metric tons during the [*] year period after the First Commercial Sale
of the first Licensed Product for use in Category F by and for the
benefit of a Person (including Codexis) other than the Codexis Exclusive
Partner in a jurisdiction in which a Valid Claim exists at the time
such expanded facility becomes operational, Codexis will pay to Dyadic a
facility fee equal to [*]. For purposes of further illustration, if a
commercial scale facility with an annual [*] capacity equal to [*]
metric tons is expanded to have an annual [*] capacity greater than [*]
metric tons during the [*] year period after the First Commercial Sale
of the first Licensed Product for use in Category F by and for the
benefit of a Person (including Codexis) other than the Codexis Exclusive
Partner in a jurisdiction in which a Valid Claim exists at the time
such expanded facility becomes operational, Codexis will pay to Dyadic
an additional [*].
(iii)
For purposes of clarification, no commercial scale facility used to
manufacture Licensed Products for use in the Field in Categories B, C, D
and/or E shall be subject to a facility fee under this
Section 3.3(b). For purposes of further clarification, after the
expiration of the [*] year period after the First Commercial Sale of the
first Licensed Product in the Field, no further payments under this
Section 3.3(b) shall be due to Dyadic.
(c) Enzyme Volume Fee.
For the first (1st) [*] years after the First Commercial Sale of
the first Licensed Product in the Field in each of Categories B, C, D
and/or E, as applicable, Codexis shall pay to Dyadic an enzyme volume
fee based on the cumulative total quantity of all Licensed Products sold
in the Field in Categories B, C, D and/or E, as set forth in Exhibit G.
The fees due pursuant to this Section 3.3(c) shall be based on the
cumulative volume of Licensed Product(s) sold in Categories B, C, D
and/or E; provided that any volume of Licensed Product sold after the
applicable [*] year period for any particular Category shall not be
included in the cumulative volume calculation. For purposes of
clarification, volumes with respect to Licensed Products in the Field in
Category A and Category F are not included in the calculation of enzyme
volume under Exhibit G and are not included in calculation of
any fees payable under this Section 3.3(c). For purposes of further
clarification, after the expiration of the [*] year period after the
First Commercial Sale of the first Licensed Product in the Field in a
particular Category, no further payments under this Section 3.3(c)
shall be due to Dyadic on any Licensed Product in such particular
Category.
(d) Category F Products Fee.
During the first (1st) [*] years after the First Commercial Sale
of the first Licensed Product in the Field in Category F by and for the
benefit of a Person (including Codexis) other than the Codexis Exclusive
Partner, Codexis shall pay to Dyadic a fee equal to [*] per metric ton
of [*] produced. [*].
ARTICLE 4
PAYMENT AND REPORTS
4.1 Facility Fee Reports and Payments.
For each calendar quarter after the First Commercial Sale of the first
Licensed Product in the Field in Category A and/or Category F, within
[*] days after the end of each such calendar quarter, Codexis shall
determine and shall deliver to
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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Dyadic a report
specifying (a) each facility for which a Facility Fee is due under
Section 3.3(b), (b) the end-product or [*] capacity thereof,
as applicable, and (c) the amount payable to Dyadic under
Section 3.3(b). Any and all payments payable to Dyadic under
Section 3.3(b) shall be due and payable within [*] days after the
end of the calendar quarter in which the particular commercial scale
facility initiated operations for purposes of Section 3.3(b). If no
payment is due, Codexis shall so report.
4.2 Enzyme Volume Fee Reports and Payments.
For each calendar quarter after the First Commercial Sale of the first
Licensed Product in the Field in Categories B, C, D and/or E, within [*]
days after the end of each such calendar quarter, Codexis shall
determine and shall deliver to Dyadic a report specifying, on a
Category-by-Category basis, (a) the MTEP of Licensed Product sold
in each of Categories B, C, D and/or E, and (b) the amount payable
to Dyadic under Section 3.3(c) in accordance with Exhibit G.
Any and all payments payable to Dyadic under Section 3.3(c) shall
be due and payable within [*] days after the end of the calendar quarter
in which the applicable Licensed Products were sold for purposes of
payments under Section 3.3(c). If no payment is due, Codexis shall
so report.
4.3 Category F Products Reports and Payments.
For each calendar quarter after the First Commercial Sale of the first
Licensed Product in the Field in Category F by and for the benefit of a
Person (including Codexis) other than the Codexis Exclusive Partner,
within [*] days after the end of each such calendar quarter, Codexis
shall determine and shall deliver to Dyadic a report specifying,
(a) the metric tons of [*] produced and used in the production of
products in Category F, and (b) the amount payable to Dyadic under
Section 3.3(d). Any and all payments payable to Dyadic under
Section 3.3(d) shall be due and payable within [*] days after the
end of the calendar quarter in which the applicable [*] were sold for
purposes of production of products in Category F. If no payment is due,
Codexis shall so report.
4.4 Payment Method.
All payments due under this Agreement to Dyadic shall be made by bank
wire transfer in immediately available funds to an account designated by
Dyadic, and except as otherwise provided for payments due under
Section 3.3, within thirty (30) days after receipt by Codexis
of a relevant invoice for such payment. All payments hereunder shall be
made in Dollars.
4.5 Withholdings Taxes.
Any withholding or other tax that is required by Law to be withheld
with respect to payments owed by Codexis pursuant to this Agreement
shall be deducted by Codexis from such payment prior to remittance.
Codexis shall promptly furnish Dyadic evidence of any such taxes
withheld and reasonably assist Dyadic in obtaining applicable credits
with respect thereto. Without limiting the foregoing, Codexis agrees, at
Dyadic's request, to reasonably cooperate with Dyadic in availing
itself of the benefit of any tax treaty to minimize such withholding tax
with respect to payments hereunder to the extent permitted under Law.
4.6 Inspection of Records.
Codexis shall keep, and shall require its Affiliates and sublicensees
to keep, full and accurate books and records setting forth the name and
address of each commercial scale facility for which a payment is due
under Section 3.3(b) (each, a "Facility"), MTEP of Licensed
Product sold for Categories B, C, D and/or E for which a payment is due
under Section 3.3(c), and metric tons of [*] produced for use in
production of products in Category F for which a payment is due under
Section 3.3(d). Codexis shall require each of its sublicensees to
provide to Codexis full and accurate copies of all books and records
setting forth (a) the list of each
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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Facility and/or
(b) MTEP of Licensed Product sold by or for the benefit of such
sublicensee in Categories B, C, D and/or E and/or (c) the metric
tons of [*] produced for use in production of products in Category F by
and for the benefit of such sublicensee; provided that the production of
such [*] would result in a payment obligation to Dyadic pursuant to
Section 3.3(d). Codexis shall permit Dyadic, by independent
qualified public accountants engaged by Dyadic and reasonably acceptable
to Codexis, to examine Codexis' and its Affiliates' books and records
at any reasonable time, solely to determine the accuracy of the Facility
Fees and/or the MTEP sold and/or the metric tons of [*] produced, but
not later than [*] years following the rendering of any corresponding
reports, accountings and payments pursuant to this Article 4. The
foregoing right of review may be exercised [*] month period. The
independent qualified public accountants engaged by Dyadic shall be
under a confidentiality obligation to Codexis to disclose to Dyadic only
the amount and accuracy of payments reported and actually paid or
otherwise payable under this Agreement. The opinion of such independent
accountants regarding such payments shall be binding on the Parties
other than in the case of clear error. Dyadic shall bear the cost of any
such examination and review; provided that if the inspection and audit
shows an underpayment of any payment under Section 3.3(b) or
Section 3.3(c) or Section 3.3(d) of more than [*] of the
amount due for the applicable period, then Codexis shall promptly
reimburse Dyadic for all costs incurred in connection with such
examination and review. Codexis shall promptly pay to Dyadic the amount
of any underpayment of any payment under Section 3.3(b) and/or
Section 3.3(c) and/or Section 3.3(d) revealed by an
examination and review with interest on the underpayment at the rate
specified in Section 4.7 from the date such payment was originally
due. Any overpayment of any payment under Section 3.3(b) and/or
Section 3.3(c) and/or Section 3.3(d) by Codexis revealed by an
examination and review shall be fully-creditable against future
payments under Article 3. Except as otherwise provided in this
Section 4.6 above, all matters reviewed by such independent
qualified public accountants shall be deemed Confidential Information of
Codexis and subject to the confidentiality obligations of Article 6.
4.7 Late Payment.
Any payments or portions thereof due hereunder which are not paid when
due shall bear interest equal to the lesser of the rate equal to [*], on
the date such payment was due or the maximum rate permitted by Law,
calculated on the number of days such payment is delinquent. This
Section 4.7 shall in no way limit any other remedies available to
either Party.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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ARTICLE 5
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
5.1 Prosecution of Licensed Patents.
Dyadic shall, at Dyadic's sole cost and expense, [*], file for,
prosecute, respond to oppositions, nullity actions, re-examinations,
revocation actions and similar proceedings (including without limitation
conducting or participating in interference and oppositions) filed by
Third Parties against, and maintain the patents and patent applications
within the Licensed Patents that are owned or otherwise controlled by
Dyadic; provided that, in the event that Dyadic decides to cease
activities relating to obtaining and maintaining any patent application
or patent within the Licensed Patents that is owned or otherwise
controlled by Dyadic, Dyadic shall provide written notice thereof to
Codexis and, prior to taking action that would result in the abandonment
of any such patent application or patent, Dyadic shall engage in good
faith discussion with Codexis, such discussion to occur at least [*]
days prior to the date when government rights would be lost as a
consequence of abandonment of such patent application or patent.
5.2 Enforcement of Licensed Patents.
In the event that Codexis reasonably believes that any Licensed Patent
is being infringed by a Third Party, Codexis shall promptly notify
Dyadic and provide Dyadic with evidence thereof. As between the Parties,
Dyadic shall have the sole right to enforce such Licensed Patents with
respect to such infringement, or to defend any declaratory judgment
action with respect thereto, at Dyadic's expense.
5.3 Cooperation.
Codexis agrees to cooperate with Dyadic as reasonably requested by
Dyadic, at Dyadic's expense, in connection with the activities
undertaken pursuant to this Article 5.
ARTICLE 6
CONFIDENTIALITY
6.1 Confidentiality Obligations.
Each Party agrees that, during the term of this Agreement and for [*]
years thereafter, all Confidential Information of the other Party shall
be maintained in strict confidence, and shall not be used for any
purpose other than the purposes expressly permitted by this Agreement,
and shall not be disclosed to any Third Party. The foregoing obligations
will not apply to any portion of Confidential Information to the extent
that it can be established by competent proof that such portion:
(a)
was already known to the recipient as evidenced by its written records,
other than under an obligation of confidentiality, at the time of
disclosure;
(b)
was generally available to the public or was otherwise part of the
public domain at the time of its disclosure to the recipient;
(c)
became generally available to the public or otherwise becomes part of
the public domain after its disclosure and other than through any act or
omission of the recipient in breach of this Agreement; or
(d)
was subsequently lawfully disclosed to the recipient by a Third Party
other than in contravention of a confidentiality obligation of such
Third Party to the disclosing party.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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6.2 Permitted Usage.
Each Party may use and disclose Confidential Information of the other
Party as follows: (a) under appropriate confidentiality provisions
no less restrictive than those in this Agreement, in connection with the
performance of its obligations or exercise of rights granted to or
retained by such Party in this Agreement; (b) in connection with
the filing for, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement of the Licensed
Patents in accordance with this Agreement; (c) in connection with
complying with the terms of agreements with Third Parties, prosecuting
or defending litigation, complying with applicable governmental
regulations, filing for, obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals,
or otherwise required by Law; provided, however, that if a Party is
required by Law to make any disclosure of the other Party's Confidential
Information it will give reasonable advance notice to the other Party
of such disclosure requirement and will use its reasonable efforts to
secure confidential treatment of such Confidential Information required
to be disclosed; (d) in communication with potential or actual
collaborators, partners, or licensees (including without limitation
potential sublicensees), who prior to such disclosure have agreed in
writing to be bound by obligations of confidentiality and non-use no
less restrictive than the obligations set forth in this Article 6;
(e) in confidence to potential or actual investment bankers,
advisors (including without limitation financial advisors and
accountants), investors, lenders, acquirers, merger partners, or other
potential financial or strategic partners, and their attorneys and
agents) on a need to know basis; provided, however, that the receiving
Party shall remain responsible for any failure by any Person who
receives Confidential Information pursuant to this Section 6.2 to
treat such Confidential Information as required under this Article 6;
and/or (f) to the extent mutually agreed to by the Parties in a
prior writing.
6.3 Confidential Terms.
Each of the Parties agrees not to disclose to any Third Party the terms
and conditions of this Agreement without the prior approval of the
other Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Party may disclose the
terms of this Agreement in confidence to its Affiliates in connection
with the performance of this Agreement and solely on a need-to-know
basis; to potential or actual collaborators, partners, or licensees
(including without limitation potential sublicensees), who prior to
disclosure must agree to be bound by obligations of confidentiality and
non-use no less restrictive than the obligations set forth in this
Article 6; and/or in confidence to potential or actual investment
bankers, advisors (including without limitation financial advisors and
accountants), investors, lenders, acquirers, merger partners, or other
potential financial or strategic partners, and their attorneys and
agents) on a need to know basis; provided, however, that the receiving
Party shall remain responsible for any failure by any Person who
receives Confidential Information pursuant to this Section 6.3 to
treat such Confidential Information as required under this Article 6.
6.4 Exceptions for Applicable Law or Regulation.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article 6, a Party may
disclose any Confidential Information of the other Party or the terms
of this Agreement that is required to be disclosed under Law; provided
that, except where impracticable, such Party shall give the other Party
reasonable advance notice of such disclosure requirement (which shall
include a copy of any applicable subpoena or order) and shall afford the
other Party a reasonable opportunity to oppose, limit or secure
confidential treatment for such required disclosure. In the event of any
such required disclosure, a Party shall disclose only that portion of
the Confidential Information of the other Party that is required by Law
to be disclosed and, in the event a protective order is obtained by the
other Party, nothing in this Article 6 shall be construed to authorize
the Party that is subject to the disclosure requirement to use or
disclose any
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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Confidential Information
of the other Party to any Person other than as required by Law or
beyond the scope of the protective order. A Party may disclose this
Agreement if required to be disclosed by Law to the extent, and only to
the extent, such Law require such disclosure and, in such an event, such
Party provides the other Party a reasonable opportunity to review and
comment on the general text of such disclosure, which comments shall be
incorporated by the disclosing Party if reasonable under the
circumstances.
6.5 Codexis Confidential Information.
Dyadic has requested that (a) all Codexis Confidential
Information, including without limitation any and all information
provided by Codexis to Dyadic pursuant to Section 2.1(c),
Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3 and/or
Section 4.6, be delivered by Codexis to Dyadic's Chief Executive
Officer, outside counsel as indicated in Section 11.6, or, with
respect to financial reports and payments as specified in
Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3 and/or
Section 4.6, to Dyadic's internal accounting staff, and to no other
employee, representative or agent of Dyadic, and (b) any
information delivered by Codexis to any employee, representative or
agent of Dyadic, other than (i) as set forth in subsection
(a) of this Section 6.5 or (ii) in response to a request
for such information by any employee, representative or agent of Dyadic,
be deemed to be non-confidential information for purposes of this
Article 6 and this Agreement (collectively, the "Dyadic Request").
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, exchange of technical
information in connection with the delivery of the Dyadic Material and
the technology transfer as contemplated by Section 2.6 shall be
deemed to be Confidential Information of the providing Party.
6.6 Public Announcements.
Except to the extent required by Law, neither Party shall make any
public announcements concerning this Agreement or the terms hereof
without the prior written consent of the other Party; provided that,
upon the Effective Date, the Parties will issue a joint press release
announcing this Agreement and the relationship of the Parties. Such
press release will be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H.
Thereafter, each Party may disclose to Third Parties the information
contained in such press release without the need for further approval by
the other Party.
ARTICLE 7
INDEMNIFICATION
7.1 Indemnification by Codexis. Codexis shall indemnify, defend and hold Dyadic and its Affiliates, agents, employees, officers, and directors (the "Dyadic Indemnitees")
harmless from and against any and all liability, damage, loss, cost, or
expense (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees)
arising out of Third Party claims or suits related to: (a) breach
by Codexis of any of its representations, warranties, or covenants under
this Agreement; (b) the negligence or willful misconduct of
Codexis or its Affiliates, and its or their directors, officers, agents,
employees, or consultants; and (c) any exploitation by, or under
the authority of, Codexis of the licenses granted under Section 2.1
(including by any Affiliate or sublicensee); provided, however, that
Codexis' obligations pursuant to this Section 7.1 will not apply to
the extent such claims or suits result from (i) any claim or suit
by a Third Party that use or exploitation of the Dyadic Materials as
delivered to Codexis infringe intellectual property rights of such Third
Party except with respect to any such claim or suit that is a
consequence of actions by Codexis to modify or derivatize such Dyadic
Materials, the combination of such Dyadic Materials with other materials
or (ii) the negligence or willful misconduct of any of the Dyadic
Indemnitees or breach by Dyadic of its representations, warranties, or
covenants set forth in this Agreement, or to the extent that Dyadic has
indemnification obligations with respect to such claims or suits under
Section 7.2.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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7.2 Indemnification by Dyadic.
Dyadic shall indemnify, defend, and hold Codexis and its Affiliates,
sublicensees, agents, employees, officers, and directors (the "Codexis Indemnitees")
harmless from and against any and all liability, damage, loss, cost, or
expense (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees)
arising out of Third Party claims or suits related to: (a) breach
by Dyadic of any of its representations, warranties, or covenants under
this Agreement; and (b) the negligence or willful misconduct of
Dyadic or its Affiliates, and its or their directors, officers, agents,
employees, or consultants; provided, however, that Dyadic's obligations
pursuant to this Section 7.2 will not apply to the extent such
claims or suits result from the negligence or willful misconduct of any
of the Codexis Indemnitees or breach by Codexis of its representations,
warranties, or covenants set forth in this Agreement, or to the extent
that Codexis has indemnification obligations with respect to such claims
or suits under Section 7.1.
7.3 Procedure.
As a condition to a Party's right to receive indemnification under
Section 7.1, Section 7.2 or Section 2.7(c), it shall:
(a) promptly deliver notice in writing (a "Claim Notice") to
the other Party as soon as it becomes aware of a claim or suit for
which indemnification may be sought pursuant to Section 7.1,
Section 7.2 or Section 2.7(c) (provided that the failure to
give a Claim Notice promptly shall not prejudice the rights of an
indemnified Party except to the extent that the failure to give prompt
notice materially adversely affects the ability of the indemnifying
Party to defend the claim or suit); (b) cooperate with the
indemnifying Party in the defense of such claim or suit, at the expense
of the indemnifying Party; and (c) if the indemnifying Party
confirms in writing to the indemnified Party its intention to defend
such claim or suit within [*] days after receipt of the Claim Notice,
permit the indemnifying Party to control the defense of such claim or
suit, including without limitation the right to select defense counsel;
provided that, if the indemnifying Party fails to (i) provide such
confirmation in writing within such [*] day period or (ii) after
providing such confirmation, diligently and reasonably defend such suit
or claim at any time, the indemnifying Party's right to defend the claim
or suit shall terminate immediately in the case of (i) and
otherwise upon [*] days' written notice by the indemnified Party to the
indemnifying Party, and the indemnified Party may assume the defense of
such claim or suit at the sole expense of the indemnifying Party but may
not settle or compromise such claim or suit without the consent of the
indemnifying Party, not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. In no
event, however, may the indemnifying Party compromise or settle any
claim or suit in a manner which admits fault or negligence on the part
of any indemnified Party or that otherwise materially affects such
indemnified Party's rights under this Agreement or requires any payment
by an indemnified Party without the prior written consent of such
indemnified Party. Except as expressly provided above, the indemnifying
Party will have no liability under this Article 7 or Article 2 with
respect to claims or suits settled or compromised without its prior
written consent.
ARTICLE 8
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS
8.1 General.
Each Party represents and warrants to the other that: (a) it is
duly organized and validly existing under the Law of the jurisdiction of
its incorporation, and has full corporate power and authority to enter
into this Agreement and to carry out the provisions hereof; (b) it
is qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction
in which it conducts business;
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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(c) duly authorized to
execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations
hereunder, and the person executing this Agreement on its behalf has
been duly authorized to do so by all requisite corporate action;
(d) this Agreement is legally binding upon it and enforceable in
accordance with its terms and the execution, delivery and performance of
this Agreement by it does not conflict with any agreement, instrument
or understanding, oral or written, to which it is a party or by which it
may be bound, nor violate any material Law; and (e) it is not
aware of any action, suit or inquiry or investigation instituted by any
Person which questions or threatens the validity of this Agreement.
8.2 Dyadic Representations, Warranties and Covenants.
(a)
Dyadic represents and warrants that, as of the Effective Date, except
as set forth on Schedule 8.2(a), (i) the Patents set forth on Exhibit C
are a complete list of all Patents that claim or disclose Dyadic's C1
expression system, the C1 high-throughput screening system and/or
C1-derived enzymes that are necessary or useful in the [*];
(ii) Dyadic is the owner of each, and no Person has any valid claim
of ownership with respect to any, of the Patents listed on Exhibit C
and of the Dyadic Materials; (iii) to the knowledge of Dyadic, the
Dyadic Materials [*]; (iv) Dyadic has the right and authority to
enter into this Agreement and to grant the rights and licenses granted
to Codexis herein; (v) Dyadic is in compliance with Law applicable
to the transfer of biological materials, including without limitation
guidelines and recommendations with respect to biodiversity, and has
obtained any and all authorizations, licenses and/or permits required
for transfer by Dyadic of the Dyadic Materials to Codexis, except in
each as would not be reasonably expected to have a material adverse
effect on Codexis' ability to the practice the rights granted to Codexis
pursuant to Section 2.1(a) and Section 2.1(b); (vi) the
Licensed IP and the Dyadic Materials are free and clear of any and all
liens and/or encumbrances; (vii) Dyadic has not granted any right,
license or interest in the Licensed IP, or any portion thereof,
inconsistent with the rights and licenses granted to Codexis herein;
(viii) there are no Third Party actions, claims or demands, and, to
Dyadic's knowledge, (A) there are no threatened or pending Third
Party actions, claims or demands and (B) there is no reasonable
basis to support any Third Party action, claim or demand, relating
either to the Licensed IP or the right of Dyadic to grant to Codexis the
rights and licenses granted herein; (ix) Dyadic does not own or
otherwise control any Patent, other than those set forth on Exhibit C
that claim (A) any composition of matter or formulation thereof
(including any manufacture, offer for sale, sale, importation or use of
such composition or formulation) or (B) any use in the Field, that
would, in each of (A) and/or (B), be necessary or reasonably useful
in the practice of the rights granted to Codexis pursuant to
Section 2.1(a) and Section 2.1(b); (x) the Dyadic
Materials delivered to Codexis pursuant to Section 2.6 include the
tangible materials that are currently being used for the benefit of
Dyadic at Dyadic, [*] and Dyadic's Affiliate in The Netherlands for
similar purposes as those contemplated hereunder and, to Dyadic's
knowledge, it is not in possession of any other such materials that
would be necessary for the practice of the rights granted to Codexis
pursuant to Section 2.1(a) and Section 2.1(b), other than any
such materials for which Dyadic has contractual obligations as of the
Effective Date that would preclude such delivery to Codexis;
(xi) Dyadic has not granted a license right to any Third Party to
practice the Licensed IP, to use the Dyadic Materials, or to practice or
to use any component of the foregoing that would result in any
Improvement made by, for the benefit of or under the authority of, such
Third Party to be exempt from the covenant granted by Dyadic to Codexis
in Section 2.7(a); (xii) to Dyadic's knowledge, the Dyadic
Materials are not [*]; (xiii) [*] to Codexis as part of the Dyadic
Materials [*]; (xiv) the
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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certificate of secretary for Dyadic International (USA), Inc. attached hereto as Exhibit I is true, accurate and correct; (xv) the certificate of secretary for Dyadic International, Inc. attached hereto as Exhibit J
is true, accurate and correct; and (xvi) [*] strain provided to
Codexis [*]. For clarity, Codexis acknowledges that Dyadic [*] to Dyadic
other than the [*] and that [*].
(b)
Dyadic covenants that (i) Dyadic will not, during the Term,
undertake any obligation, or grant any right, license, interest or lien,
that conflicts with its obligations, or the rights and licenses granted
to Codexis, under the terms of this Agreement, or impairs the rights
granted by Dyadic to Codexis under the terms of this Agreement;
(ii) Dyadic will, as soon as practicable, deliver to Codexis [*].
8.3 Codexis Covenants. Codexis covenants that:
(a)
Codexis and its Affiliates will not (i) solicit or initiate any
inquiry, proposal or offer from, or provide any information specific to
the Licensed IP to, or conduct any research using the Licensed IP for
the benefit of, any Third Party set forth on Schedule 8.3(a) regarding
any sublicense in Category F prior to [*] months after the Effective
Date, and (ii) grant a sublicense to any Third Party in Category F,
other than Codexis Exclusive Partner, prior to [*] months after the
Effective Date; and
(b)
if all actions set forth in Schedule 8.2(b) have not been completed by
Dyadic within [*] days after receipt of the Dyadic Materials by Codexis,
as evidenced by delivery to Codexis of an executed certificate and
supporting materials and documentation, as further described in
subsection (ii) of Section 8.2(b), Codexis will enter into the
Escrow Agreement with Dyadic.
8.4 Disclaimer.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE 8, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY (EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE)
WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DYADIC MATERIALS OR ANY DERIVATIVE OR
MODIFICATION OF THE DYADIC MATERIALS, AND EACH PARTY SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL WARRANTIES
AND CONDITIONS OF THE VALIDITY OF THE LICENSED PATENTS OR
NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. THIS
SECTION 8.4 SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT EITHER PARTY'S
OBLIGATIONS UNDER ARTICLE 7.
ARTICLE 9
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
9.1
EXCEPT FOR ANY LIABILITY THAT IS THE CONSEQUENCE OF WILLFUL MISCONDUCT
OF A PARTY, OR A BREACH OF ARTICLE 6, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE
LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST OR ANTICIPATED REVENUES OR PROFITS
RELATING TO THE SAME), HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER
OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN. THIS ARTICLE 9 SHALL NOT
BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT EITHER PARTY'S OBLIGATIONS UNDER ARTICLE 7.
ARTICLE 10
TERM AND TERMINATION
10.1 Term.
Unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 10.2, the term of
this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue in full
force and effect for as long as Codexis has an obligation to pay Dyadic
any of the amounts set forth under Article 3 (the "Term").
10.2 Termination.
(a) For Convenience.
Any provision herein notwithstanding, Codexis shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement at will at any time after making the payments
set forth in Section 3.1, by giving Dyadic [*] days' written notice
referencing this Section 10.2(a).
(b) For Material Breach.
If either Party shall at any time breach any material term, condition
or agreement herein, and shall fail to have initiated and actively
pursued remedy of any such default or breach within [*] days after
receipt of written notice thereof, or [*] days with respect to any
breach of a payment obligation, by the other Party, that other Party
may, at its option, terminate this Agreement and revoke any rights and
licenses herein. Any termination of the Agreement under this
Section 10.2(b) shall not, however, prejudice the right of the
Party who terminates this Agreement to recover any milestone payment or
other sums due at the time of such cancellation, and it being understood
that if within [*] days, or [*] days with respect to any breach of a
payment obligation, after receipt of any such notice the breaching Party
shall have initiated and actively pursued remedy of its default, then
the rights and licenses herein granted shall remain in force as if no
breach or default had occurred on the part of the breaching Party,
unless such breach or default is not in fact remedied within [*] days,
or [*] days with respect to any breach of a payment obligation, of such
notice.
(c) Termination due to Challenge of Patent.
To the extent permitted by Law, the licenses granted by Dyadic to
Codexis under this Agreement may, at Dyadic's option, be terminated as
to any country by Dyadic in the event that Codexis challenges the
validity of a Dyadic Patent in such country.
(d) Termination due to Failure to meet Performance Criteria.
This Agreement shall terminate automatically, without any requirement
of further action by either Party, upon confirmation, in accordance with
Section 3.1, that the Dyadic Materials did not meet the
performance criteria. In the event of termination of this Agreement in
accordance with this Section 10.2(d), Dyadic shall reimburse
Codexis in full for each payment made by Codexis under
Section 3.1(a) and Section 3.1(b), as applicable, plus
interest at the rate specified in Section 4.7 as of the date such
payment was originally made to Dyadic and, in addition, all fees held in
escrow as a consequence of the payment made by Codexis under
Section 3.1(c) shall be released to Codexis pursuant to the terms
of the Escrow Agreement.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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10.3 Effect of Termination/Expiration.
(a) Rights and Obligations Upon Expiration.
Upon expiration (but not earlier termination) of this Agreement, all
rights and licenses granted by either Party to the other Party hereunder
that were in effect immediately prior to the effective date of such
expiration shall become irrevocable, perpetual and fully-paid.
(b) Rights and Obligations Upon Termination.
As of the effective date of a termination (but not expiration) of this
Agreement for any reason: (i) Section 2.1 shall terminate and
all rights in the Licensed IP shall revert to Dyadic, except as provided
in Section 10.3(c); (ii) Dyadic shall have the right to
retain all amounts correctly paid hereunder; provided that, in the event
of termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.2(d),
nothing in this Section 10.3(a) shall limit Dyadic's obligation to
reimburse Codexis in full for each of the payments made by Codexis under
Section 3.1 plus interest at the rate specified in
Section 4.7 as of the date such payments were originally made to
Dyadic; (iii) each Party shall return to the other Party any
materials (including, without limitation, the Dyadic Materials), and any
and all improvements, derivatives or modifications thereof provided to
it by such Party pursuant to this Agreement, except as provided in
Section 10.3(c); and (iv) each Party shall return to the other
Party and cease using all Confidential Information of the other, except
as provided in Section 10.3(c); provided that counsel of each
Party may retain one (1) copy of such Confidential Information for
ensuring compliance with Article 6.
(c) Termination by Codexis for Material Breach; Retained Licensed Products.
As of the effective date of a termination by Codexis pursuant to
Section 10.2(b) for a material breach by Dyadic, all terms and
conditions of this Agreement including the rights and licenses granted
by Dyadic to Codexis hereunder that were in effect immediately prior to
the effective date of such termination shall survive; provided that any
and all payments due by Codexis to Dyadic under Article 3 as of the
effective date of such termination shall be reduced by [*]; and provided
further that, in the event of such a termination by Codexis due to a
breach by Dyadic of its obligations under Section 2.7(a), Codexis
shall have no further payment obligations to Dyadic under Article 3.
(d) Covenant [*].
The provisions of Section 2.7 shall survive expiration of this
Agreement, but shall not survive earlier termination except as expressly
provided in this Section 10.3(d). In the event of a termination of
this Agreement by Codexis pursuant to Section 10.2(c), the
provisions of Section 2.7(a), and Section 2.7(c) (but only as
applicable to Section 2.7(a)), shall survive. In the event of a
termination of this Agreement (i) by Codexis for convenience
pursuant to Section 10.2(a) or (ii) by Dyadic for Codexis'
breach pursuant to Section 10.2(b), the provisions of
Section 2.7(b), and Section 2.7(c) (but only as applicable to
Section 2.7(b)), shall survive.
(e) Accrued Rights.
Termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason will be
without prejudice to any rights that will have accrued to the benefit of
a Party prior to such termination or expiration. Such termination or
expiration will not relieve a Party from accrued payment obligations or
from obligations which are expressly indicated to survive termination or
expiration of this Agreement.
(f) Survival.
Articles 1, 6 (for the period set forth in Section 6.1), 7, 9 and
11, and Sections 2.8, 4.6, 8.4, and 10.3 (as applicable), shall survive
the expiration and any termination of this Agreement. Except as
otherwise provided in this Section 10.3, all other provisions of
this Agreement shall terminate upon the expiration or termination of
this Agreement.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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ARTICLE 11
GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.1 Entire Agreement of the Parties; Amendments.
This Agreement constitutes and contains the entire understanding and
agreement of the Parties respecting the subject matter hereof and
cancels and supersedes any and all prior and contemporaneous
negotiations, correspondence, understandings, and agreements between the
Parties, whether oral or written, regarding such subject matter. No
waiver, modification, amendment or alteration of any provision of this
Agreement will be valid or effective unless made in writing and signed
by each of the Parties; provided that any waiver, modification,
amendment or alteration of Section 6.5 or Section 11.6 shall
be valid and effective only by the procedure set forth in such
Section 6.5 and/or Section 11.6, as applicable.
11.2 Further Actions.
Each Party agrees to execute, acknowledge, and deliver such further
instruments and to do all such other acts as may be necessary or
appropriate in order to carry out the express provisions of this
Agreement.
11.3 Assignments.
Neither this Agreement nor any interest hereunder may be assigned, nor
any other obligation delegated, by a Party without the prior written
consent of the other Party; provided, however, that a Party shall have
the right to assign this Agreement without consent of the other Party to
an Affiliate of the assigning Party or to any successor in interest to
the assigning Party by operation of law, merger, consolidation, or other
business reorganization or the sale of all or substantially all of its
assets relating to the subject matter of this Agreement in a manner such
that the assigning Party will remain liable and responsible for the
performance and observance of all of its duties and obligations
hereunder. This Agreement shall be binding upon successors and permitted
assigns of the Parties. Any assignment not in accordance with this
Section 11.3 will be null and void.
11.4 Performance by Affiliates.
The Parties recognize that each may perform some or all of its
obligations under this Agreement through Affiliates or may exercise some
or all of its rights under this Agreement through Affiliates, provided,
however, that each Party shall remain responsible and be guarantor of
the performance by its Affiliates and shall cause its Affiliates to
comply with the provisions of this Agreement in connection with such
performance. In particular and without limitation, (i) all
Affiliates of a Party that receive Confidential Information of the other
Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be governed and bound by all
obligations set forth in Article 6, and (ii) all Affiliates of
Codexis that have access to the Dyadic Materials or any derivative or
modification thereof shall be governed and bound by all obligations set
forth in Section 2.5 and Article 6. Each Party will prohibit all of
its Affiliates from taking any action that such Party is prohibited
from taking under this Agreement as if such Affiliates were parties to
this Agreement.
11.5 Relationship of the Parties.
The Parties shall perform their obligations under this Agreement as
independent contractors and nothing in this Agreement is intended or
will be deemed to constitute a partnership, agency or employer-employee
relationship between the Parties. Neither Party will have any right,
power or authority to assume, create, or incur any expense, liability,
or obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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11.6 Notices.
Any notice, request, delivery, approval or consent required or
permitted to be given under this Agreement will be in writing and will
be deemed to have been sufficiently given if delivered in person,
transmitted by facsimile (receipt verified) or by express courier
service (signature required) or five (5) days after it was sent by
registered letter, return receipt requested (or its equivalent);
provided that no postal strike or other disruption is then in effect or
comes into effect within two (2) days after such mailing, to the
Party to which it is directed at its address or facsimile number shown
below or such other address or facsimile number as such Party will have
last given by notice to the other Party.
If to Codexis: | Codexis, Inc. | |||||
200 Penobscot Drive | ||||||
Redwood City, CA 94063 | ||||||
Attention: General Manager, Bioindustrials | ||||||
Fax: [*] | ||||||
With a copy to:
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Codexis, Inc. | |||||
200 Penobscot Drive | ||||||
Redwood City, CA 94063 | ||||||
Attention: General Counsel | ||||||
Fax: [*] | ||||||
If to Dyadic: | Dyadic International (USA), Inc. | |||||
140 Intracoastal Pointe Drive, Suite 404 | ||||||
Jupiter, FL 33477-5094 | ||||||
Attention: Mark A. Emalfarb | ||||||
Fax: [*] | ||||||
With a copy to:
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Robert Levin | |||||
Levin & Ginsburg | ||||||
180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 3200 | ||||||
Chicago, IL 60601 | ||||||
Fax: [*] |
11.7 Compliance with Law. Each Party shall comply with all Law in connection with its activities pursuant to this Agreement.
11.8 Governing Law; Dispute Resolution.
The rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall be
governed, and shall be interpreted, construed, and enforced, in all
respects by the Law of the State of New York, as permitted by
Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligations Law (or similar
successor provision), without giving effect to any conflict of Law rule
that would result in the application of the Law of any jurisdiction
other than the internal Law of the State of New York to the rights and
duties of the Parties. All actions and proceedings arising out of or
relating to this Agreement shall be heard and determined in any New York
State or federal court sitting in New York City, New York County, New
York, and the Parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of
such courts in any such action or proceeding and irrevocably waive any
defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any such action
or proceeding.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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11.9 Rights in Bankruptcy.
The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement constitutes a
license of rights to "intellectual property" as that term is defined in
Section 101(35A) of Title 11, United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code")
and is therefore governed by Section 365(n) of the Bankruptcy
Code. The Parties shall retain and may fully exercise all of their
respective rights and elections under the Bankruptcy Code.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if a Chapter 11 petition is
filed by or against Dyadic, Dyadic shall seek approval of the bankruptcy
court to assume this Agreement pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 363.
11.10 Captions.
The captions to this Agreement are for convenience only, and are to be
of no force or effect in construing or interpreting any of the
provisions of this Agreement.
11.11 Waiver.
A waiver by a Party of any of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement in any instance will not be deemed or construed to be a waiver
of such term or condition for the future, or of any subsequent breach
hereof. All rights, remedies, undertakings, obligations, and agreements
contained in this Agreement will be cumulative and none of them will be
in limitation of any other remedy, right, undertaking, obligation, or
agreement of either Party.
11.12 Severability.
When possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in
such manner as to be effective and valid under Law, but, if any
provision of this Agreement is held to be prohibited by or invalid under
Law, such provision will be ineffective but only to the extent of such
prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such
provision or of this Agreement. The Parties will make a good faith
effort to replace the invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid
one which in its economic effect is most consistent with the invalid or
unenforceable provision
11.13 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in counterparts, any one
of which need not contain the signature of more than one Person but all
such counterparts taken together will constitute one and the same
agreement.
[Signature Page Follows]
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement in duplicate
originals by their duly authorized representatives as of the Effective
Date.
CODEXIS, INC. | DYADIC INTERNATIONAL (USA), INC. | |||||||
("Codexis") | ("Dyadic") | |||||||
By: |
/s/ Alan Shaw
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By: |
/s/ Mark A. Emalfarb
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Name: |
Alan Shaw
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Name: |
Mark A. Emalfarb
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Title: |
President and CEO
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Title: |
CEO
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DYADIC INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||||
("Dyadic") | ||||||||
By: |
/s/ Mark A. Emalfarb
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Name: |
Mark A. Emalfarb
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Title: |
CEO
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[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT A
FIELD
The Field shall consist of the following Categories:
Category A, [*].
Category B, [*].
Category C, [*].
Category D, [*].
Category E, [*].
Category F, [*].
The Field shall not include [*] and (vi) any other use not set forth in Categories A through F. For purposes of this Exhibit A, the term [*] means [*].
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT B
FIRST COMMERCIAL SALE
The First Commercial Sale, on a Category-by-Category basis, shall be:
Category A [*]:
The first sale of one thousand kilograms (1,000 kg) or more of
formulated enzyme product for use in a commercial or pre-commercial
facility.
Category B, [*]: The first sale of [*].
Category C, [*]: The first sale of [*].
Category D, [*]: The first sale of [*].
Category E, [*]: The first sale of [*].
Category F, [*]: The first sale of [*].
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT C
LICENSED PATENTS
Title
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Country
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Status
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Application No.
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App. Date
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Patent No.
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Issue Date
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[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT D
MATERIALS
[*]
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT E
MATERIALS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Milestone 1.
Item
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Duration | |
[*]
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[*]
Deliverable [*]:
[*].
Milestone 2. [*]
Transformation:
Item
|
Duration | |
[*]
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[*] |
Deliverable [*]:
[*].
Milestone 3. [*]
Item
|
Duration | |
[*]
|
[*] |
Deliverable [*]:
[*]
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT F
FIRST COMMERCIAL SALE MILESTONE PAYMENTS
Category
|
Amount
|
|
A
|
[*] | |
B
|
[*] | |
C
|
[*] | |
D
|
[*] | |
E
|
[*] | |
F
|
[*] |
* | Payable only after the First Commercial Sale of a Licensed Product in Category F by and for the benefit of a Person (including Codexis) other than the Codexis Exclusive Partner, as described in Section 3.3(a)(ii). |
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT G
ENZYME VOLUME FEE MILESTONE PAYMENTS
For the commercial
sales of enzymes for use in the Field in Categories B, C, D and/or E,
Codexis shall pay Dyadic an enzyme volume fee milestone pursuant to
Section 3.3(c) based on the cumulative volume of all such enzyme(s)
in a particular Category that have been sold by Codexis, its Affiliates
or its sublicensees during the [*] years after the First Commercial
Sale of the first Licensed Product in such particular Category as
measured in MTEP, as follows:
MTEP
|
$ per MTEP
|
Full Segment
Payment
|
Cumulative
Segment Payment
|
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Segment 1
|
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | ||||
Segment 2
|
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | ||||
Segment 3
|
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | ||||
Segment 4
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[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | ||||
Segment 5
|
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | ||||
Segment 6
|
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | ||||
Segment 7
|
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] | ||||
Segment 8
|
[*] | [*] | [*] | [*] |
* | For illustration purposes, if sales of enzyme were [*] MTEP, the Full Segment 8 Payment would equal [*], and the Cumulative Segment Payment would equal [*]. |
MTEP will be calculated using [*]
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT H
FORM OF PRESS RELEASE
See Attached
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
Codexis, Inc. | ||
200 Penobscot Drive | ||
Redwood City, CA 94063 | ||
Tel: 650.421-8100 | ||
www.codexis.com |
Dyadic International, Inc. | ||
140 Intracoastal Pointe Drive, Suite 404 | ||
Jupiter, Florida 33477-5094 USA | ||
Phone: 1-561-743-8333
www.dyadic.com
|
Codexis, Dyadic In Enzyme Production System License Agreement
Redwood
City, CA and Jupiter, FL ñ (Date) ñ Codexis, Inc. and Dyadic
International (USA), Inc. today announced a license agreement covering
use of Dyadic's C1 expression system for large-scale production of
enzymes in certain fields including biofuels and chemical and
pharmaceutical intermediate production. The agreement includes an
upfront payment by Codexis of $10 million provided that certain
performance criteria are satisfied. Additional financial terms were not
disclosed.
"Codexis
develops improved biocatalysts which are solving specific industrial
challenges for global leaders in pharmaceuticals and bioindustrials. We
are developing advanced biofuels from non-food biomass sources, and we
have other programs aimed at addressing critical environmental issues,"
said Alan Shaw, Ph.D., Codexis President and Chief Executive Officer.
"The Dyadic production system expands our technology platform, providing
improved capability and efficiency in enzyme production across many
Codexis programs."
"Dyadic's
C1 expression system enables the cost-effective manufacture of
industrial enzymes at commercial scale," said Mark Emalfarb, Dyadic
Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "We anticipate our C1 System may
help overcome limitations of current techniques, and can be an important
tool as Codexis develops new fuels and other clean technology
products."
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
About Codexis
Codexis
Inc. is a clean technology company. Codexis develops biocatalysts used
to create powerful, efficient and cleaner chemistry-based manufacturing
processes in the life sciences, bioindustrial and chemical marketplaces.
Codexis technology is used by global pharmaceutical companies for
cost-effective manufacturing of human therapeutics and in the energy
industry to enable advanced biofuels. Future commercial applications
include carbon management, water treatment and chemical manufacturing.
For more information, visit www.codexis.com.
About Dyadic
Dyadic International,
Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of biological
products using a number of proprietary fungal strains to produce enzymes
and other biomaterials, principally focused on a system for protein
production based on the patented Chrysosporium lucknowense fungus, known as C1.
Dyadic is applying its
technologies for the production of enzymes for various industrial
applications such as pulp and paper, food and feed, and is working on
diminishing its reliance of enzyme sales into the textile industry.
Dyadic uses, for itself and others, its patented and proprietary
technologies to conduct research and development activities for the
discovery, development, and manufacture of products and enabling
solutions to the bioenergy, industrial enzyme and pharmaceutical
industries.
Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made
in this press release may be considered "forward-looking statements."
These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and
involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could
cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially
different from such forward-looking statements. In view of such risks
and uncertainties, investors and stockholders should not place undue
reliance on our forward-looking statements. Such statements speak only
as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update
any forward looking statements made herein.
Contact:
Codexis: Lyn
Christenson, lyn.christenson@codexis.com, 650-421-8144, www.codexis.com,
or Justin Jackson, jjackson@burnsmc.com, Burns McClellan, 212-213-0006
Dyadic: Richard Jundzil, rjundzil@dyadic.com, 561-743-8333. www.dyadic.com.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT I
CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY
DYADIC INTERNATIONAL (USA), INC.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT J
CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY
DYADIC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT K
FORM OF ESCROW AGREEMENT
See attached
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
ESCROW AGREEMENT
This Escrow Agreement (this "Escrow Agreement") dated this day of , 2009 (the "Effective Date"), is entered into by and among Codexis, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation, having a place of business at 200 Penobscot
Drive, Redwood City, California 94063, United States of America, ("Codexis"), Dyadic International (USA), Inc.,
a corporation organized under the laws of Florida, having its principal
office at 140 Intracoastal Pointe Drive, Suite 404, Jupiter, Florida
33477-5094, United States of America ("Dyadic") (Dyadic and Codexis, are each referred to herein by name or collectively, as the "Parties," and individually, as a "Party"), and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as escrow agent ("Escrow Agent").
RECITALS
A.
Dyadic owns or has rights under certain biological materials, patent
rights and know-how relating to the generation and use of its and his
proprietary Chrysosporium lucknowense ("C1") technology for the expression of certain genes and secretion of certain corresponding enzymes.
B.
Codexis and Dyadic have entered into a non-exclusive license under such
C1 patent rights and know-how of Dyadic and, in addition, Dyadic have
agreed to provide Codexis access to the biological materials under the
License Agreement by and between the Parties, dated November 14,
2008 (the "License Agreement").
C.
Dyadic and Codexis have agreed that Codexis shall place into escrow with
the Escrow Agent, a portion of the license fees set forth under
Section 3.1 of the License Agreement, and the Escrow Agent agrees
to strictly hold and distribute such funds in accordance with the terms
of this Escrow Agreement.
In
consideration of the promises and agreements of the Parties and for
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties and the Escrow Agent agree as
follows:
ARTICLE 1
ESCROW DEPOSIT
Section 1.1. Receipt of Escrow Property.
Within [*] days after receipt of the Dyadic Materials (as defined in
the License Agreement), Codexis shall notify the Escrow Agent that they
shall deliver to the Escrow Agent the amount of [*] (the "Escrow Property") [*].
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
Section 1.2. Investments.
(a)
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Escrow Agreement,
the Escrow Agent is authorized and directed to deposit, transfer, hold
and invest the Escrow Property and any investment income thereon as set
forth in Exhibit A hereto, or as set forth in any subsequent written
instruction signed by the Parties. Any investment earnings and income on
the Escrow Property shall become part of the Escrow Property, and shall
be disbursed in accordance with Section 1.3 and Section 1.5
of this Escrow Agreement.
(b) The
Escrow Agent is hereby authorized and directed to sell or redeem any
such investments as it deems necessary to make any payments or
distributions required under this Escrow Agreement. The Escrow Agent
shall have no responsibility or liability for any loss which may result
from any investment or sale of investment made pursuant to this Escrow
Agreement. The Escrow Agent is hereby authorized, in making or disposing
of any investment permitted by this Escrow Agreement, to deal with
itself (in its individual capacity) or with any one or more of its
affiliates, whether it or any such affiliate is acting as agent of the
Escrow Agent or for any third person or dealing as principal for its own
account. The Parties acknowledge that the Escrow Agent is not providing
investment supervision, recommendations, or advice.
Section 1.3. Disbursements.
(a) If
the conditions set forth in Schedule 1.13 of the License Agreement are
met, the Parties shall provide a joint instruction to Escrow Agent to
release the Escrow Property to Dyadic and Escrow Agent shall promptly,
and in any event within [*] business days of receipt of such
instruction, disburse such Escrow Property in accordance with such
instruction.
(b) If
it is determined in accordance with the License Agreement that the
Dyadic Materials do not meet the performance criteria set forth in
Exhibit E of the License Agreement, the Parties shall provide a joint
instruction to Escrow Agent to release the Escrow Property to Codexis
and Escrow Agent shall promptly, and in any event within [*] business
days of receipt of such instruction, disburse such Escrow Property in
accordance with such instruction.
(c)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Escrow Agreement, the
Escrow Property shall be immediately disbursed to Codexis [*] days after
the Effective Date if the Escrow Property has not previously been
disbursed in accordance with Section 1.3(a) or (b) hereof.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
Section 1.4. Income Tax Allocation and Reporting.
(a) The
Parties agree that, for tax reporting purposes, all interest and other
income from investment of the Escrow Property shall, as of the end of
each calendar year and to the extent required by the Internal Revenue
Service, be reported as having been earned by [*], whether or not such
income was disbursed during a such calendar year.
(b)
Prior to closing, the Parties shall provide the Escrow Agent with
certified tax identification numbers by furnishing appropriate forms W-9
or W-8 and such other forms and documents that the Escrow Agent may
request. The Parties understand that if such tax reporting documentation
is not provided and certified to the Escrow Agent, the Escrow Agent may
be required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the
Regulations promulgated there under, to withhold a portion of any
interest or other income earned on the investment of the Escrow
Property.
(c) To
the extent that the Escrow Agent becomes liable for the payment of any
taxes in respect of income derived from the investment of the Escrow
Property, the Escrow Agent shall satisfy such liability to the extent
possible from the Escrow Property. The Parties, jointly and severally,
shall indemnify, defend and hold the Escrow Agent harmless from and
against any tax, late payment, interest, penalty or other cost or
expense that may be assessed against the Escrow Agent on or with respect
to the Escrow Property and the investment thereof unless such tax, late
payment, interest, penalty or other expense was directly caused by the
gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Escrow Agent. The
indemnification provided by this Section 1.4(c) is in addition to
the indemnification provided in Section 3.1 and shall survive the
resignation or removal of the Escrow Agent and the termination of this
Escrow Agreement.
Section 1.5. Termination.
Upon the disbursement of all of the Escrow Property, including any
interest and investment earnings thereon, this Escrow Agreement shall
terminate and be of no further force and effect except that the
provisions of Sections 1.4(c), 3.1 and 3.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7,
4.8, 4.9 and Article 5 hereof shall survive termination.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
ARTICLE 2
DUTIES OF THE ESCROW AGENT
Section 2.1. Scope of Responsibility.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Escrow Agent is
obligated only to perform the duties specifically set forth in this
Escrow Agreement, which shall be deemed purely ministerial in nature.
Under no circumstances will the Escrow Agent be deemed to be a fiduciary
to any Party or any other person under this Escrow Agreement. The
Escrow Agent will not be responsible or liable for the failure of any
Party to perform in accordance with this Escrow Agreement. The Escrow
Agent shall neither be responsible for, nor chargeable with, knowledge
of the terms and conditions of any other agreement, instrument, or
document other than this Escrow Agreement, whether or not an original or
a copy of such agreement has been provided to the Escrow Agent; and the
Escrow Agent shall have no duty to know or inquire as to the
performance or nonperformance of any provision of any such agreement,
instrument, or document. References in this Escrow Agreement to any
other agreement, instrument, or document are for the convenience of the
Parties, and the Escrow Agent has no duties or obligations with respect
thereto. This Escrow Agreement sets forth all matters pertinent to the
escrow contemplated hereunder, and no additional obligations of the
Escrow Agent shall be inferred or implied from the terms of this Escrow
Agreement or any other agreement.
Section 2.2. Attorneys and Agents.
The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to rely on and shall not be liable
for any action taken or omitted to be taken by the Escrow Agent in
accordance with the advice of counsel or other professionals retained or
consulted by the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall be reimbursed as
set forth in Section 3.1 for any and all compensation (fees,
expenses and other costs) paid and/or reimbursed to such counsel and/or
professionals. The Escrow Agent may perform any and all of its duties
through its agents, representatives, attorneys, custodians, and/or
nominees.
Section 2.3. Reliance.
The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken
by it in accordance with the direction or consent of the Parties or
their respective agents, representatives, successors, or assigns. The
Escrow Agent shall not be liable for acting or refraining from acting
upon any notice, request, consent, direction, requisition, certificate,
order, affidavit, letter, or other paper or document believed by it to
be genuine and correct and to have been signed or sent by the proper
person or persons, without further inquiry into the person's or persons'
authority. Concurrent with the execution of this Escrow Agreement, the
Parties shall deliver to the Escrow Agent authorized signers' forms in
the form of Exhibit B-1 and Exhibit B-2 to this Escrow Agreement.
Section 2.4. Right Not Duty Undertaken. The permissive rights of the Escrow Agent to do things enumerated in this Escrow Agreement shall not be construed as duties.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
Section 2.5. No Financial Obligation.
No provision of this Escrow Agreement shall require the Escrow Agent to
risk or advance its own funds or otherwise incur any financial
liability or potential financial liability in the performance of its
duties or the exercise of its rights under this Escrow Agreement.
ARTICLE 3
PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE ESCROW AGENT
Section 3.1. Indemnification.
The Parties, jointly and severally, shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the Escrow Agent from and against any and all loss, liability,
cost, damage and expense, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees
and expenses or other professional fees and expenses which the Escrow
Agent may suffer or incur by reason of any action, claim or proceeding
brought against the Escrow Agent, arising out of or relating in any way
to this Escrow Agreement or any transaction to which this Escrow
Agreement relates, unless such loss, liability, cost, damage or expense
shall have been finally adjudicated to have been directly caused by the
willful misconduct or gross negligence of the Escrow Agent. The
provisions of this Section 3.1 shall survive the resignation or
removal of the Escrow Agent and the termination of this Escrow
Agreement.
Section 3.2. Limitation of Liability.
THE ESCROW AGENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY
(I) DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF THE SERVICES
PROVIDED HEREUNDER, OTHER THAN DAMAGES, LOSSES OR EXPENSES WHICH HAVE
BEEN FINALLY ADJUDICATED TO HAVE DIRECTLY RESULTED FROM THE ESCROW
AGENT'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR (II) SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF THE ESCROW AGENT
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES AND
REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION.
Section 3.3. Resignation or Removal.
The Escrow Agent may resign by furnishing written notice of its
resignation to the Parties, and the Parties may remove the Escrow Agent
by furnishing to the Escrow Agent a joint written notice of its removal
along with payment of all fees and expenses to which it is entitled
through the date of termination. Such resignation or removal, as the
case may be, shall be effective [*] days after the delivery of such
written notice or upon the earlier appointment of a successor, and the
Escrow Agent's sole responsibility thereafter shall be to safely keep
the Escrow Property and to deliver the same to a successor escrow agent
as shall be appointed by the Parties, as evidenced by a joint written
notice filed with the Escrow Agent or in accordance with a court order.
If the Parties have failed to appoint a successor escrow agent prior to
the expiration of [*] days following the delivery of such notice of
resignation or removal, the Escrow Agent may petition any court of
competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor escrow agent
or for other appropriate relief, and any such resulting appointment
shall be binding upon the Parties.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
Section 3.4. Compensation.
The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to compensation for its services as
stated in the fee schedule attached hereto as Exhibit C. [*]. The fee
agreed upon for the services rendered hereunder is intended as full
compensation for the Escrow Agent's services as contemplated by this
Escrow Agreement; provided, however, that in the event that the
conditions for the disbursement of funds under this Escrow Agreement are
not fulfilled, or the Escrow Agent renders any service not contemplated
in this Escrow Agreement, or there is any assignment of interest in the
subject matter of this Escrow Agreement, or any material modification
hereof, or if any material controversy arises hereunder, or the Escrow
Agent is made a party to any litigation pertaining to this Escrow
Agreement or the subject matter hereof, then the Escrow Agent shall be
compensated for such extraordinary services and reimbursed for all costs
and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses,
occasioned by any such delay, controversy, litigation or event. If any
amount due to the Escrow Agent hereunder is not paid within [*] days of
the date due, the Escrow Agent [*] may [*].
Section 3.5. Disagreements.
If any conflict, disagreement or dispute arises between, among, or
involving any of the parties hereto concerning the meaning or validity
of any provision hereunder or concerning any other matter relating to
this Escrow Agreement, or the Escrow Agent is in doubt as to the action
to be taken hereunder, the Escrow Agent is authorized to retain the
Escrow Property until the Escrow Agent (i) receives a final
non-appealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction or a final
non-appealable arbitration decision directing delivery of the Escrow
Property, (ii) receives a written agreement executed by each of the
parties involved in such disagreement or dispute directing delivery of
the Escrow Property, in which event the Escrow Agent shall be authorized
to disburse the Escrow Property in accordance with such final court
order, arbitration decision, or agreement, or (iii) files an
interpleader action in any court of competent jurisdiction, and upon the
filing thereof, the Escrow Agent shall be relieved of all liability as
to the Escrow Property [*]. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to act on
any such agreement, court order, or arbitration decision without
further question, inquiry, or consent.
Section 3.6. Merger or Consolidation.
Any corporation or association into which the Escrow Agent may be
converted or merged, or with which it may be consolidated, or to which
it may sell or transfer all or substantially all of its corporate trust
business and assets as a whole or substantially as a whole, or any
corporation or association resulting from any such conversion, sale,
merger, consolidation or transfer to which the Escrow Agent is a party,
shall be and become the successor escrow agent under this Escrow
Agreement and shall have and succeed to the rights, powers, duties,
immunities and privileges as its predecessor, without the execution or
filing of any instrument or paper or the performance of any further act.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
Section 3.7. Attachment of Escrow Property; Compliance with Legal Orders.
In the event that any Escrow Property shall be attached, garnished or
levied upon by any court order, or the delivery thereof shall be stayed
or enjoined by an order of a court, or any order, judgment or decree
shall be made or entered by any court order affecting the Escrow
Property, the Escrow Agent is hereby expressly authorized, in its sole
discretion, to respond as it deems appropriate or to comply with all
writs, orders or decrees so entered or issued, or which it is advised by
legal counsel of its own choosing is binding upon it, whether with or
without jurisdiction. In the event that the Escrow Agent obeys or
complies with any such writ, order or decree it shall not be liable to
any of the Parties or to any other person, firm or corporation, should,
by reason of such compliance notwithstanding, such writ, order or decree
be subsequently reversed, modified, annulled, set aside or vacated.
ARTICLE 4
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 4.1. Successors and Assigns.
This Escrow Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of
the Parties and the Escrow Agent and their respective successors and
permitted assigns. No other persons shall have any rights under this
Escrow Agreement. No assignment of the interest of any of the
Parties shall be binding unless and until written notice of such
assignment shall be delivered to the other Party and the Escrow Agent
and shall require the prior written consent of the other Party and
the Escrow Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld).
Section 4.2. Escheat.
The Parties are aware that under applicable state law, property which
is presumed abandoned may under certain circumstances escheat to the
applicable state. The Escrow Agent shall have no liability to the
Parties, their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and
assigns, or any other party, should any or all of the Escrow Property
escheat by operation of law.
Section 4.3. Notices.
All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required under
this Escrow Agreement shall be in writing, in English, and shall be
deemed to have been duly given if delivered (i) personally,
(ii) by facsimile transmission with written confirmation of
receipt, (iii) by overnight delivery with a reputable national
overnight delivery service, or (iv) by mail or by certified mail,
return receipt requested, and postage prepaid. If any notice is mailed,
it shall be deemed given five business days after the date such notice
is deposited in the United States mail. Any notice given shall be deemed
given upon the actual date of such delivery. If notice is given to a
party, it shall be given at the address for such party set forth below.
It shall be the responsibility of the Parties to notify the Escrow Agent
and the other Party in writing of any name or address changes. In the
case of communications delivered to the Escrow Agent, such
communications shall be deemed to have been given on the date received
by the Escrow Agent.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
If to Codexis: | Codexis, Inc. | |
200 Penobscot Drive | ||
Redwood City, CA 94063 | ||
Attention: General Manager, Bioindustrials | ||
Fax: [*] | ||
With a copy to: | Codexis, Inc. | |
200 Penobscot Drive | ||
Redwood City, CA 94063 | ||
Attention: General Counsel | ||
Fax: [*] | ||
If to Dyadic: | Dyadic International, Inc. | |
140 Intracoastal Pointe Drive, Suite 404 | ||
Jupiter, FL 33477-5094 | ||
Attention: Mark A. Emalfarb | ||
Fax: [*] | ||
With a copy to: | Robert Levin | |
Levin & Ginsburg | ||
180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 3200 | ||
Chicago, IL 60601 | ||
Fax: [*] |
If to the Escrow Agent:
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | ||
707 Wilshire Blvd, 17th Floor | ||
MAC #E2818-176 | ||
Los Angeles, CA 90017 | ||
Attention: [*], Corporate Trust and Escrow Services | ||
Telephone: [*] | ||
Facsimile: [*] |
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
Section 4.4. Governing Law. This Escrow Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
Section 4.5. Entire Agreement. This Escrow Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties related to the Escrow Property.
Section 4.6. Amendment.
This Escrow Agreement may be amended, modified, superseded, rescinded,
or canceled only by a written instrument executed by the Parties and the
Escrow Agent.
Section 4.7. Waivers.
The failure of any party to this Escrow Agreement at any time or times
to require performance of any provision under this Escrow Agreement
shall in no manner affect the right at a later time to enforce the same
performance. A waiver by any party to this Escrow Agreement of any such
condition or breach of any term, covenant, representation, or warranty
contained in this Escrow Agreement, in any one or more instances, shall
neither be construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such
condition or breach nor a waiver of any other condition or breach of any
other term, covenant, representation, or warranty contained in this
Escrow Agreement.
Section 4.8. Headings.
Section headings of this Escrow Agreement have been inserted for
convenience of reference only and shall in no way restrict or otherwise
modify any of the terms or provisions of this Escrow Agreement.
Section 4.9. Counterparts.
This Escrow Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each
of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such
counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
ARTICLE 5
CONFIDENTIALITY
Section 5.1. Escrow Agreement Terms.
The existence of and the terms and conditions of this Escrow Agreement
shall be held in strict confidence by the Parties and the Escrow Agent,
subject only to disclosure in response to a valid court order, or as
required under the regulations
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
of a court, other governmental body or as a matter of law.
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[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Escrow Agreement has been duly executed as of the date first written above.
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WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Escrow Agent | ||
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[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT A
Agency and Custody Account Direction
For Cash Balances
Direction
to use Wells Fargo Advantage Funds for Cash Balances for the escrow
account or accounts (the "Account") established under the Escrow
Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached.
You are
hereby directed to invest, as indicated below or as I shall direct
further from time to time, all cash in the Account in the following
money market portfolio of Wells Fargo Advantage Funds (the "Fund") or
another permitted investment of my choice (Check One):
¨ | Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, Government Money Market Fund |
¨ | Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, Cash Investment Money Market Fund |
¨ | Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, Prime Investment Money Market Fund |
¨ | Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, Treasury Plus Money Market Fund |
¨ | Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, 100% Treasury Money Market Fund |
¨ | Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, National Tax-Free Money Market Fund |
I
acknowledge that I have received, at my request, and reviewed the Fund's
prospectus and have determined that the Fund is an appropriate
investment for the Account.
I
understand from reading the Fund's prospectus that Wells Fargo Funds
Management, LLC ("Wells Fargo Funds Management"), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, provides investment
advisory and other administrative services for the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds. Other
affiliates of Wells Fargo & Company provide sub-advisory and
other services for the Funds. Boston Financial Data Services serves
as transfer agent for the Funds. The Funds are distributed by
Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC, Member NASD/SIPC, an affiliate of
Wells Fargo & Company. I also understand that Wells
Fargo & Company will be paid, and its bank affiliates may be
paid, fees for services to the Funds and that those fees may include
Processing Organization fees as described in the Fund's prospectus.
I
understand that you will not exclude amounts invested in the Fund from
Account assets subject to fees under the Account agreement between us.
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
I
understand that investments in the Fund are not obligations of, or
endorsed or guaranteed by, Wells Fargo Bank or its affiliates and are
not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
I acknowledge that I have full power to direct investments of the Account.
I
understand that I may change this direction at any time and that it
shall continue in effect until revoked or modified by me by written
notice to you.
I
understand that if I choose to communicate this investment direction
solely via facsimile, then the investment direction will be understood
to be enforceable and binding.
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[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT B-1
CERTIFICATE AS TO AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
The specimen signatures
shown below are the specimen signatures of the individuals who have
been designated as authorized representatives of Codexis, Inc.
and are authorized to initiate and approve transactions of all types for
the escrow account or accounts established under the Escrow Agreement
to which this Exhibit B-1 is attached, on behalf of Codexis, Inc.
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[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT B-2
CERTIFICATE AS TO AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
The specimen signatures
shown below are the specimen signatures of the individuals who have
been designated as authorized representatives of Dyadic International (USA), Inc.
and are authorized to initiate and approve transactions of all types
for the escrow account or accounts established under the Escrow
Agreement to which this Exhibit B-2 is attached, on behalf of Dyadic International (USA), Inc.
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[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT C
FEES OF ESCROW AGENT
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SCHEDULE OF FEES
to act as ESCROW AGENT for the
Codexis Cash Escrow Account
Escrow Agent Acceptance and Administration Fee: | [*] |
Fees as
they relate to Wells Fargo Bank acting in the capacity of Escrow Agent ñ
includes creation and examination of the Escrow Agreement; acceptance
of the Escrow appointment; setting up of Escrow Account(s) and
accounting records; and coordination of receipt of funds for deposit to
the Escrow Account.
Also
includes ordinary administration services by Escrow Agent ñ includes
daily routine account management; investment transactions; cash
transaction processing (including wires and check processing);
monitoring claim notices pursuant to the agreement; disbursement of the
funds in accordance with the agreement; and mailing of trust account
statements to all applicable parties.
Tax
reporting is included for up to [*] entities. Should additional
reporting be necessary, a [*] per reporting charge will be assessed.
This fee is [*].
Should this Escrow Account be in existence for more than [*] months, an Annual Fee of [*] will be assessed.
Wells Fargo's bid is based on the following assumptions:
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Number of Withdrawals from Escrow Fund: [*]
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THIS FEE SCHEDULE ASSUMES THAT
BALANCES IN THE ESCROW ACCOUNT WILL BE INVESTED IN MONEY MARKET FUNDS
"OR DEPOSITORY ACCOUNTS" THAT WELLS FARGO HAS A RELATIONSHIP WITH
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information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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ALL FUNDS WILL BE RECEIVED FROM OR DISTRIBUTED TO A DOMESTIC OR AN APPROVED FOREIGN ENTITY
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IF THE ACCOUNT(S) DOES NOT OPEN WITHIN [*] MONTHS OF THE DATE SHOWN BELOW, THIS PROPOSAL WILL BE DEEMED TO BE NULL AND VOID
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We only
charge for out-of-pocket expenses in response to specific tasks
assigned by the client. Therefore, we cannot anticipate what specific
out-of-pocket items will be needed or what corresponding expenses will
be incurred. Possible expenses would be, but are not limited to, express
mail and messenger charges, travel expenses to attend closing or other
meetings. There are no charges for indirect out-of- pocket expenses.
This
fee schedule is based upon the assumptions listed above which pertain
to the responsibilities and risks involved in Wells Fargo undertaking
the role of Escrow Agent. These assumptions are based on information
provided to us as of the date of this fee schedule. Our fee schedule is
subject to review and acceptance of the final documents. Should any of
the assumptions, duties or responsibilities change, we reserve the right
to affirm, modify or rescind our fee schedule.
Submitted on: October 27, 2008
[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
SCHEDULE 1.13
ESCROW RELEASE CONDITIONS
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[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
SCHEDULE 8.2(a)
SCHEDULE OF EXCEPTIONS
This
Schedule of Exceptions is made and given pursuant to Section 8.2(a)
of the License Agreement, dated as of November 14, 2008 (the "Agreement"), between Dyadic International (USA), Inc., a Florida corporation (the "Company"), and Codexis, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Codexis").
All capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the
meanings as defined in the Agreement, unless otherwise provided. The
section numbers below correspond to the section numbers of the
representations and warranties in the Agreement; provided, however,
that any information disclosed herein under any section number shall be
deemed to be disclosed and incorporated into any other section number
under the Agreement where such disclosure would be appropriate.
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[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
SCHEDULE 8.2(b)
POST-CLOSING ACTIONS
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[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
SCHEDULE 8.3(a)
Third Parties
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[*] Certain
information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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