definiens: means all of the following tax by any Go vernmental or Regulatory Authority in connection with the operations of either Party or its Affiliates or the transactions contemplated he reby : ( i ) any net income, alternative or add - on minimum tax, gross incom e, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, transfer, franchise, profits, license, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, environm ental or windfall profit tax, custom, duty or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment ; ( ii ) any Obligation for the payment of any amounts of the type described in ( i ) above as a result of being a member of any aff iliated, consolidated, combined, unitary or other group for any taxab le period ; and ( iii ) any Obligation for the payment of any amounts of t he type described in ( i ) or ( ii ) above as a result of any express or impli ed obligation to indemnify any other person