Exhibit 10. 1
 CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT. BRACKETED ASTERISK ([*]) DENOTES OMISSIONS.
 BRIDGE AMENDMENT TO THE
APPLIED MATERIALS  ADVANCED ENERGY GSA
 Amendment Date GSA Supplier
 1.
    
    Continuation and Extension of GSA.
 a.
    
    Capitalized terms used in this Amendment shall (unless separately defined in this
Amendment) have the same meaning as in the GSA. Except to the limited extent expressly
modified by this Amendment, the GSA shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect.b.
    
    The parties agree that the Addendum to the GSA dated as of July 13, 2005, as later
amended as of January 23, 2007 (sometimes called the [*]Addendum) was terminated as of
August 29, 2008, and neither party has any further obligations thereunder.c.
    
    The parties agree that the Applied part numbers, prices, and IP classifications listed
on the attached Attachment 1 are all included on Attachment 1 to the GSA as of the
Amendment Date. (This is a non-exclusive listing of the Items that are on Attachment 1 as
of the Amendment Date, and does not remove any Item from Attachment 1 or waive any
commitment either Party may have otherwise made in writing to include or add an Item to
Attachment 1 at a future date.)
 2.
    
    Continuation of Contracts and Amendments. The Parties expressly agree that all
amendments and addenda to the GSA and all separate contracts continue in effect without
modification by this Amendment. The amendments and contracts that remain in effect include,
by way of example and not limitation, the following: Amendment to the GSA regarding the [*],
Addendum to the GSA for the [*]Addendum, Shipping Amendment to the GSA, [*].3.
    
    Replacement, Insertion, and Deletion of Certain GSA Sections. The following
provisions of the GSA are hereby replaced, deleted or inserted as set forth below.
 a.
    
    Section1(b)is replaced with the following:Applied means Applied Materials, Inc., on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries existing
on or after the Effective Date, including without limitation Applied Materials South East
Asia Pte. Ltd. and Applied Materials Europe BV.b.
    
    Section 1(l) is replaced with the following:Specifications means such drawings, designs, instructions, technical or performance
requirements or other technical information relating to the design, development,
manufacture, installation, assembly, testing and/or use of one or more Items. The
Specifications for a particular unit of an Item are the Specifications in place for that
Item at the time that unit is ordered by Applied. Through Applieds Engineering Change
Order (ECO) process, the Specifications for an Item can change. The revised Specifications
will apply to units of the Item ordered after the ECO is implemented by Supplier in
accordance with the ECO process; however, unless otherwise agreed by Applied and Supplier,
the ECO will not modify the Specifications that are applicable to any unit of that Item
ordered by Applied before the ECO was implemented.
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c.
    
    Section1(j)is replaced with the following:Sub-tier Suppliermeans a member of Suppliers direct or indirect sub-tier supply base
(including, without limitation, subcontractors and vendors of Supplier, and of Suppliers
subcontractors and vendors) that provides goods and/or services in connection with an Item.d.
    
    Section2(b)is replaced with this following:
 4. Term [*] Term
 a.
    
    Section3(e)is replaced with the following:Purchases by Authorized Third Party. Certain Items may be incorporated into
subassemblies or other products made for Applied by a third party. In such event, Applied
may designate the third party as authorized to purchase such Item(s) from Supplier and, upon
Suppliers receipt of notice thereof, Supplier shall enter into an agreement with such third
party to sell such Item(s) to such third party on terms (including [*]) the terms set forth
in this Agreement specifically for use on subassemblies or other products that such third
party will sell directly to Applied. Although Applied will have the right to require such a
contract between Supplier and a third party designated by Applied to be on terms[*]the
terms set forth in this Agreement, Applied will not be a party to the negotiations, nor a
party to the resulting contract, between Supplier and such a designated third party.
 b.
    
    Section4(c)is replaced with the following:Transportation Costs. Pursuant to Section 6(b), below, Applied pays
transportation charges directly to certain common carriers designated by Applied. For those
Items where Applied pays such charges, pricing in a quotation or invoice or as set forth in
Attachment 1 shall not include any transportation costs. For all other Items, all costs for
shipping, import/export fees, customs, and other transportation expenses shall be separately
identified and itemized by Supplier in each quotation or invoice or on Attachment 1.
 c.
    
    Section4(d)is replaced with the following:Price Adjustments. [*].
 d.
    
    In Section5(c), [*] in the last sentence is replaced with [*] In addition, the
following language is inserted at the end of Section5(c):If, pursuant to Section 5(c)(iii), Applied purchases products comparable to an Item in the
open market or from other suppliers and charges Supplier the cost differential, Applied will
[*]. [*], Applied shall not be required, as a condition of implementing this cover remedy,
to continue to issue Authorized Demand Signals to Supplier unless Supplier has without
qualification committed in writing to accept Applieds Authorized Demand Signal at the
Contract Price and to deliver the Items when and as required by this Agreement. If the root
cause(s) of the late delivery or failure to deliver the Items on time is cured[*], and if
Supplier without qualification commits to deliver those Items on time and in full compliance
with the GSA, then Applieds[*]. Each Item (by Applied part number) will have its own[*].
In addition, if a [*]commences as to a particular Item, the root causes for that delay or
failure to deliver on time are cured, and then a new delay or failure to deliver on time
arises, a [*]for that Item.
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e.
    
    The following provision is added as a new subsection (p) to Section 11 of the GSA:(p)Audit. Supplier shall permit Applied, and cause its employees and agents to
permit Applied, after reasonable written notice to Supplier (and in any event not less than
[*]in advance), to take reasonable steps to audit and verify compliance with Sections 9 and
11. During this notice period, if requested by Supplier, Applied will discuss the scope and
purpose of the audit with Supplier, and will escalate that discussion as appropriate within
Applieds Global Sourcing Organization (GSO) or its successor organization. In addition,
upon Applieds request, Supplier shall provide to Applied a record of all Sub-tier Suppliers
and other persons to whom Confidential Information was disclosed by Supplier or by another
person, the Confidential Information that was disclosed to such person, and the date such
Confidential Information was retrieved from such person. The following additional provisions
will apply to any audit under this Section 11(p) to the extent that Supplier agrees to allow
Applied to access data or other information on or through Suppliers computer systems in the
course of the audit: (i) The audit of Suppliers data and its information systems will be
conducted using [*]software, or a similar program chosen by Applied and reasonably
acceptable to Supplier. (ii) Applied may engage a third-party service to assist in data
extraction, and Supplier IT personnel will assist in that effort. (iii) The third-party
inspector (if engaged) will perform analytical tasks on specified systems, and Supplier IT
personnel will ensure that the inspection does not disrupt Suppliers business operations or
modify its data. (iv) Any external services contracted by Supplier or Applied regarding
data extraction/examination will agree in writing to keep all confidential information of
Supplier in confidence; not to use any such information for any purpose other than this
inspection; not to disclose any such information to any person other than Applied; and not
to disclose any such information to Applied until after working with Applied to narrow the
disclosure of such information to what is reasonably necessary to enable Applied to ensure
compliance with the GSA and to protect Confidential Information and Applieds IP Rights. If
the inspector discloses any such information to Applied in accordance with the foregoing
sentence, Applied shall keep all of Suppliers confidential information provided under this
Section 11(p) in confidence, except that disclosures required by law are permitted if
Applied takes reasonable measures, or affords Supplier a reasonable opportunity to pursue
measures, such as protective orders or requests for confidential treatment, to protect
Suppliers intellectual property rights in such proceedings. After the inspection is
completed, the third-party inspector shall return to Supplier all confidential information
of Supplier, if any, in such inspectors possession, custody or control.
 f.
    
    The second and third sentences in Section12(e), Remedies, are deleted and replaced
with the following:Applied will be required to [*]above unless Supplier [*]within the time period required to
meet the volume manufacturing needs of Applied or the commercial needs of Applieds
customer, provided that Supplier shall be given [*], after return of an Item by Applied,
[*]. If Applied elects to [*]as set forth in subsection [*]above, then Applied agrees
that [*]of the [*].
 g.
    
    The last sentence in Section12(e), Remedies, is deleted and replaced with the
following:
 DMR
 h.
    
    Section15(b)is replaced with the following:
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Design and Process Change Communication. After Applied has approved the First
Article, Supplier shall not make any change to the design (firmware, hardware or software)
of the Item that may alter the Specifications or the form, fit, function [*]of parts
without first submitting a Supplier Problem Sheet (SPS) as set forth in Attachment 12 on
the Applied Web Site. Supplier will not make changes to the manufacturing process of such
Items, including a transfer of any portion of the design, manufacturing, or assembly process
to a different facility, without first submitting a Supplier Notification Form (SNF) as
set forth in Attachment 13 on the Applied Web Site.i.
    
    Section15(c)is replaced with the following:Other Changes and Equitable Adjustments. Applied may, upon notice to Supplier,
require Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) with respect to an Item to address (i) safety
problems related to an Item, (ii) an Items non-compliance with governmental regulations or
laws in place at the time of delivery of an Item to Applied, or (iii) performance problems
or concerns arising from the Items noncompliance with its written Specifications, and
Applied may request an ECO with respect to an Item for other reasons. Suppliers
expectations and responsibilities associated with ECOs are set forth in Attachment 14, ECO
Process Requirements on the Applied Web Site. With respect to an ECO required by Applied,
or an ECO requested by Applied and approved by Supplier, Supplier shall meet such
requirements in a timely and cost effective manner. The price for any Item for which
Applied has issued an ECO will be adjusted up or down based on [*]. If the required change
causes the part number to change and thus become a new Item, the new Item will be added to
Attachment 1 and the price for the new Item will be the price of the original Item before
the change, adjusted up or down based on [*]for that Item. Either party may submit a
request for a price change based on an ECO. Supplier shall supply the original Item and/or
the new Item in accordance with Applieds request. No claim by Supplier for adjustment
under this subsection shall be valid unless in writing and received by Applied within [*]
from the date of Suppliers receipt of the notice of such change; provided, however, that
such period may be extended upon the written approval of Applied, and provided that so long
as Supplier asks Applied for additional time in writing within this [*]period, Applied will
not unreasonably withhold consent for an extension up to [*].j.
    
    Section15(e),Ozone Depleting Chemical,is replaced with the following:Compliance with Minimum Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements. Supplier,
Suppliers Subsidiary and Sub-tier Suppliers shall comply with, any applicable
environmental, health or safety law, rule, regulation, order, decree or ordinance, as well
as those environmental, health and safety requirements set forth in Attachment 3d entitled
0250-27105, Minimum Product EHS Requirements for Items located on the Applied Web Site.k.
    
    Section 16,Management of Inventory, is replaced with the following:(a) Designation of[*]. Applied may designate certain Items as [*]by (i) reporting
a [*]in an authorized inventory planning tool, or (ii) identifying an Item as an [*]on
Attachment 1, or otherwise providing Supplier with written or electronic notice of such
designation. Unless otherwise agreed, Applied will only designate an Item as [*]if Applied
intends to order that Item from Supplier [*]. So that Applied can set appropriate [*],
Supplier shall actively maintain accurate [*]for all Items in such authorized [*], using
the definition of [*]designated by Applied from time to time for this purpose. (Applied
must have the right to designate a definition of [*] with respect to putting data
into Applieds [*] will use the data input by Supplier to [*], and if
Supplier uses a different understanding of the [*] than Applied intends,
[*].) Supplier agrees to manufacture and stock such [*] in accordance
with this Section 16; and/or, if requested by Applied, a separate written agreement between
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(b) Forecasts. Applied may periodically issue to Supplier rolling forecasts setting
forth projected demand for Items, whether by specific divisions or otherwise (Applied
Forecasts). Applied Forecasts are intended for planning purposes only and shall not
constitute a binding purchase commitment of Applied. If Applied designates an
[*] under Section 16(a)(ii), and does not specify a [*] for it in
[*], then that Items [*] shall equal the [*]forecasted demand for that
Item in the most recent and most specific Applieds Forecast for that Item. (The Parties
may modify this number of weeks for any particular Item in Attachment 1.)(c) Inventory Levels and Tracking Requirements. Unless otherwise designated in
Attachment 1 or a separate written agreement, Supplier will maintain the [*], if
any, of each [*] as specified by Applied from time to time. All [*]
manufactured by Supplier to meet a then-current [*] shall be considered
[*] under this Agreement. When Supplier is creating inventory levels to satisfy
required [*] of [*], any reduction in quantity of [*] that
were ordered pursuant to an Authorized Demand Signal, or any quantity of Items ordered
pursuant to an Authorized Demand Signal that is later cancelled by Applied, shall be
returned to Suppliers inventory and Supplier will increase its inventory levels
accordingly. Supplier shall monitor and report its work-in-process and [*] count
to Applied for all [*].(d) Claim for [*]. If Applied has not taken delivery of any unit of a
particular [*] in [*] within [*]from the date of Applieds last receipt
of that unit, Supplier may then submit a claim [*] to Applied within [*]
from the end of such [*]period. (Each Applied part number that is an [*] will be
measured separately to determine when [*]has elapsed with no receipt by Applied of any unit
of that Applied part number.) Suppliers failure to submit such a claim within this
[*] period shall constitute waiver of [*] and Applied shall be released
from all liability relating to such [*].(e) Claim for [*]. An [*] in [*] will be considered
an [*] when Applied provides notice to Supplier that such [*] is an
[*]. If Supplier desires to submit a claim for [*], then Supplier
shall submit a claim for such [*] within [*] from the date on which
Applied notifies Supplier that the [*] are [*]. Suppliers failure to
submit such a claim within this [*] period shall constitute a waiver of any claim
[*] and Applied shall be released from all liability relating to such
[*].(f) Scope of Claim. Applied will not be liable for [*] other than as
described in this Section 16. In addition, no claim for payment for [*] shall be
made in the following situations: (i) any termination by Applied pursuant to Section 21(a)
(Termination for Default); (ii) if Supplier has [*]; (iii) Supplier errors in
production; (iv) if Supplier has been paid for such Items previously or has made a claim for
[*] payment for such Items previously; (v) if such Items are Commercial
Off-the-Shelf Items meaning Items that are standard or stock items in the industry in
contrast to Items manufactured to build-to-print specifications of Applied or its customer,
except to the extent [*]; (vi) if Supplier has failed to fulfill its obligations
to meet with Applied in accordance with Section 16(i), unless Supplier is unable to do so
because of actions of Applied; (vii) if such Items were not disclosed by Supplier to Applied
on each report required by Section 16(i) when each such report was due, provided that a
failure to disclose Items on one report will not cause this exception (vii) to apply if
Supplier does disclose those Items in writing to Applied within [*] after the
Items should have been disclosed; or (viii) if Supplier materially fails to participates in
Applieds ECO process as reasonably requested by Applied, including without limitation
providing accurate information about such Items that will be affected by a proposed ECO and
that Supplier has in inventory or on order so that Applied can plan its ECO implementation
to minimize the quantity of on-hand and/or on-order Items that will be made obsolete by the
ECO.(g) Claim Process. Any claim made under this Section 16 will be addressed based on
[*]. Supplier is responsible for [*] and otherwise making all efforts
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any such claim. Any claim shall be supported by reasonable evidence including a detailed
listing of the relevant [*], documentary evidence that the [*] required
for that [*] and was not subsequently purchased by Applied; and a detailed
description of Suppliers efforts to mitigate the costs to Applied. Suppliers claim will
be based solely on costs incurred as a result of Applieds actions or obsolescence. No
[*] shall be considered in calculating such claims. Applied reserves the right to
physically audit the inventory levels identified in the claim. Such audit shall be
conducted in accordance with Section 19(e) (Financial Statements and Right to Audit).(h) Disposal of [*]and [*]. Supplier agrees to
physically dispose of all [*] as directed in writing by Applied. [*]
that are to be delivered [*] must be delivered in accordance with the requirements
of this Agreement and/or any supplemental instructions provided by Applied. In lieu of
[*], Applied may require that Supplier [*], and Supplier shall comply
with this requirement in accordance with Applieds instructions and provide Applied with
[*] (as set forth in Attachment 17 entitled [*] located on the Applied
Web Site).(i) Materials Liability Review Meetings. Designated representatives of each party
shall attend a meeting (each, an Inventory Review Meeting)at the beginning of each
Applied fiscal quarter at such dates and times as agreed to between the Parties. On the
business day immediately before each Inventory Review Meeting (or by the tenth day of the
first month of each Applied fiscal quarter, whichever comes first), Supplier shall provide a
report in Microsoft Excel format (or another mutually agreed-upon written or electronic
format) to Applied identifying Suppliers [*], listed by Applied part number, and
showing [*] a description in reasonable detail of all actions taken by Supplier
[*]. At each Inventory Review Meeting, the Parties will share information to
coordinate their combined operations, and discuss the report provided by Supplier. From
time to time, the Parties may mutually agree upon the specific format for Suppliers report
and Supplier shall thereafter provide such report in the agreed-upon format; however, no
failure to agree on a format shall relieve Supplier from providing this report in a
commercially reasonable format when and as required by this Section 16(i).
 l.
    
    Section 17,Management of Sub-tier Suppliers, is replaced with the following:(a) Sub-tier Suppliers. After Applied has approved of the First Article of an Item,
Supplier shall not subcontract with any new or different Sub-tier Supplier as to such Item
without the prior written approval of Applied. Supplier agrees to use best efforts to inform
Applied of any process or Sub-tier Supplier changes related to Items (including, for example,
obsolescence of components, any changes in the manufacturing process of a Sub-tier Supplier,
or a transfer of any portion of the design, manufacturing, or assembly process to a different
facility), not less than [*]days prior to the date the Supplier or Sub-tier Supplier is
contemplating the implementation of the change, and further agrees that any such notice will
not be less than [*]days prior the change, by following the notification processes set forth
in Attachment 13 entitled Supplier Notification Form (SNF) located on the Applied Web Site.(b) Sub-tier Suppliers Obligations.(i) Supplier will communicate to all Sub-tier Suppliers each action that is required of
Sub-tier Suppliers by another provision of this Agreement (including but not limited to
Sections 15 and 17(a)), and their obligations to comply with all Specifications, quality,
manufacturing and other technical requirements that may be necessary in order for the
Sub-tier Supplier to timely deliver conforming Items, or any portion thereof, to the
Supplier for the benefit of Applied.(ii) Supplier will not provide any Confidential Information to any Sub-tier Supplier
(or other third party authorized by Applied to receive or obtain, directly or indirectly,
Confidential Information) unless that Sub-tier Supplier (or other third party) has entered
into a
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signed, written agreement requiring that Sub-tier Supplier (or other third party)
(collectively, Recipients) to hold all Confidential Information in confidence and not to
use the Confidential Information in any way, except on behalf of Supplier in performing
Suppliers obligations hereunder for the benefit of Applied, and to protect the Confidential
Information, and not to engage in the activities prohibited by this Agreement, upon
substantially similar terms to those set forth in Section 9 above.Upon Applieds request, Supplier will actively enforce Suppliers rights under such
agreements for the benefit of Applied, including but not limited to retrieving Confidential
Information from Recipients.(c) Mandated Sub-tier Suppliers. Special Process means a process that is
specifically designated as such by Applied, which may include, but is not limited to,
causing a metallurgical change to the base material such as heat treating, forging or
hardening processes; joining materials by welding, brazing, or other bonding process; or
providing a coating or surface treatment such as cleaning, electropolishing, plating,
painting, or anodizing. As to any Item(s) which require a Special Process, Supplier must
use (and cause Sub-tier Suppliers to use) one or more of the suppliers and otherwise follow
the requirements identified in Attachment 18 entitled Applied Materials Special Process
Supplier Approval List located on the Applied Web Site.
 m.
    
    Section 21,Termination, is replaced with the following:
 Termination for Default
 Notice By Applied
 Notice By Supplier
 Notices of Default and Cure Period Defaulting Condition [*]
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(a)
    
    if the termination for default is of an
Authorized Demand Signal, such additional costs shall be [*]
(which cost may include premium costs for expedited delivery and
administrative costs), provided that [*][*], and(b)
    
    if the termination for default is of this
Agreement, such additional costs shall be for (i) the [*] at
the time of such termination, plus (ii) [*] (which cost may
include premium costs for expedited delivery and administrative costs)
for commercially reasonable substitutes for those Items, provided that
the cost differential for each Item [*], and provided that
the cost differential will [*] where such purchases are made
by Applied [*] as defined below; and
   (b)
    
    Termination of an Authorized Demand Signal for Convenience.
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Post Termination Consequences.
 n.
    
    Section 22,Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability,is replaced with the
following:(a) NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE IN THIS AGREEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL [*] BE
LIABLE TO [*] OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUBJECT MATTER
OF THIS AGREEMENT, UNDER ANY [*], FOR ANY (A) [*] DAMAGES OR (B)
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM [*], EVEN IF THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS AGREEMENT
FAIL OF THEIR ESSENTIAL PURPOSE AND EVEN IF [*] HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THIS SECTION
22(a) SHALL NOT APPLY TO OR OTHERWISE LIMIT ANY DAMAGES THAT ARE EXPRESSLY RECOVERABLE UNDER
ANOTHER SECTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO (i)
[*], (ii) [*] INFRINGEMENT OR MISAPPROPRIATION OF THE [*]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, (iii) THE FRAUD OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF
[*], (iv) [*] OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION [*] TO THE EXTENT THE
[*] (AS DEFINED THEREIN) ARISE FROM OR RELATE TO A [*], OR (v) PERSONAL
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.(b) IN NO EVENT SHALL [*], UNDER ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT
TAKEN TOGETHER, THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT, [*]: [*]. THIS
SECTION 22(b) SHALL NOT APPLY TO OR OTHERWISE [*], INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER SECTIONS [*]. On or within [*] after each
anniversary of the Effective Date of this Agreement, [*] under this Section 22(b)
has been [*] since the previous anniversary of the Effective Date, [*].
The [*] under this Section 22(b) shall be conclusively deemed [*] since
the previous anniversary of the Effective Date unless [*] when and as required by
the preceding sentence.o.
    
    Section 24,Import and Export Requirements, is replaced with the following:
 General Import and/or Export Laws Trade Compliance Information
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Country of Manufacture
 Duty Drawback
 Section 26(d) is replaced with the following:
 Survival of Obligations
 Section 26(f) is replaced with the following:
 General Compliance with Laws and EEO Regulations
 Section 26(k) is replaced with the following:
 General Representations
 Section 26(i) , Applicable Law, Jurisdiction, Venue, is replaced with the
following:
 Governing Law, Exclusive Forum .
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The following provisions are added as new subsections to Section 26 of the GSA:
 Electronics Industry Code of Conduct
 Notifications to Applied.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF
 APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    
    ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC.By:
    /s/ George Alasajan
    
    By:
    /s/ Hans BetzName:
    George Alasajan
    
    
    Name:
    Hans BetzTitle:
    Not provided
    
    
    Title:
    CEO
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