definiens: of as such terms are defined or used in Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act)with respect to, or otherwise solicit, seek or offer to effect ( including, for theavoidance of doubt, indirectly by means of communication with the press ormedia ) ( i ) any business combination, merger, tender offer, exchange offer orsimilar transaction in Akebia, ( ii ) any restructuring, recapitalization, liquidationor similar transaction involving Akebia, ( iii ) any acquisition of any of Akebia’sequity securities or assets or rights or options to acquire equity securities orassets, ( iv ) any proposal to seek representation on the board of directors ofAkebia or otherwise seek to control or influence the management, board of-100- [ * * * ] Portions of this exhibit have been redacted pursuant to a confidential treatment request . An unredacted version of thisexhibit has been filed separately with the Commission