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Exhibit 10.2

 

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SUPPLY AND MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT

This Amended and Restated Supply and Manufacturing Agreement (the “Supply Agreement”) is made effective as of the 1st day of April, 2017 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Cerus Corporation (“Cerus”), a Delaware corporation, having its principal place of business at 2550 Stanwell Drive, Concord, CA 94520, and Porex Corporation (“Porex”), a Delaware corporation, having its principal place of business at 500 Bohannon Road, Fairburn, GA 30213. (Cerus and Porex are each individually referred to in this Supply Agreement as a “Party” and, collectively, as the “Parties”). 

Witnesseth

Whereas, the Parties desire to set forth the terms under which Cerus may purchase from Porex [ * ] porous plastic [ * ] wafers designed for the pathogen inactivation system for platelets (the Platelet Wafers”) and [ * ] porous plastic [ * ] disks designed for the pathogen inactivation system for plasma (the “Plasma Disks”) (collectively, the “Components”) made to Cerus specifications as further detailed in Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached hereto, respectively (the “Specifications”); and

Whereas, the Platelet Wafers and Plasma Disks will be used in the manufacture of disposable products forming part of the INTERCEPT Blood System for platelets and the INTERCEPT Blood System for plasma, respectively, for sale by Cerus and its affiliates, and disposable products forming part of similar systems for sale by a third party (collectively, the “Products”).

Now Therefore, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants set forth herein, Cerus and Porex agree as follows:

1Purchases

1.1Purchase and Sale

1.1.1During the term of this Supply Agreement, Porex shall sell to Cerus Components ordered pursuant to Section 1.3 of this Supply Agreement. 

1.1.2By written notice to Porex, Cerus may designate, from time to time, one or more third parties (hereinafter referred to as “Designee”) provided such Designee is not a Porex competitor as defined in Section 13.3 below, that is authorized to:

(a)issue purchase orders for Components pursuant to Section 1.3; and

(b)receive, inspect and test shipments from Porex for such ordered Components pursuant to Section 1.4.

Designees are not authorized to act for Cerus in any other capacity or to bind Cerus in any other respect whatsoever.  Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Cerus shall be legally responsible for any act, omission or obligation of Designee pertaining to this Agreement.  

 



 

Porex acknowledges that Fresenius-Kabi Deutschland GmbH and its affiliates, including Fenwal Inc. (collectively, “Fenwal”) are  not as of the Effective Date Porex Competitors.

1.2Raw Materials

1.2.1Cerus shall arrange, at its own expense, for the supply and delivery to Porex of [ * ] (in conformance with the specifications set forth on Exhibits A-1 and B-1), [ * ] for production of Plasma Disks (collectively, the “Raw Materials”) as set forth in the Porex Raw Material Projections (as hereinafter defined).  Porex shall timely inspect such Raw Materials. If such Raw Materials fail to meet the specifications for such Raw Materials set forth in Exhibits A-3, A-4, A-5 and B-2, Porex shall have the right to reject such Raw Materials. If Porex does not deliver such written notice to Cerus within the [ * ] business day period from inspection of such Raw Materials, Porex shall be deemed to have accepted the Raw Materials. On or before September 15th (with respect to the first half of the applicable calendar year) and June 15th (with respect to the second half  of the applicable calendar year), Porex and Cerus shall meet in person or telephonically (each, a “Raw Materials Planning Meeting”) to discuss Porex’s anticipated: (i) requirements for Raw Materials needed to manufacture the quantity of Components forecasted by Cerus for the upcoming Purchase Order Period (as defined in Section 1.3); and (ii) the required delivery dates of such Raw Materials needed to meet Cerus’ projected delivery schedule for the upcoming Purchase Order Period.  Within [ * ] business days after receipt of Cerus’ Short Term Forecast as provided in Section 1.3, Porex shall provide Cerus with a good faith forecast of the additional Raw Materials, if any, needed by Porex, taking into account its current inventory of Raw Materials, to manufacture the forecasted quantity of Components for the upcoming Purchase Order Period; and (ii) the latest date by which such Raw Materials must be received by Porex to meet Cerus’ projected delivery schedule, in each case as set forth in the applicable Purchase Order (the “Porex Raw Material Projections”). Such obligation by Cerus to supply and deliver Raw Materials as provided in the Porex Raw Material Projections shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Raw Material Obligation”. 

1.2.2Porex shall be solely responsible for obtaining the [ * ] (in conformance with the specifications set forth on Exhibit B-2) used for production of the Plasma Disks.  Porex shall also be responsible for ordering and purchasing packaging material meeting the Specifications.  

1.2.3In the event Raw Materials are supplied to Porex in excess of the Raw Materials consumed in the manufacture of Product, Porex shall notify Cerus and use such Raw Materials in fulfillment of the subsequent order.  In the event Porex requires Raw Materials in excess of Raw Materials specified in the Porex Raw Material Projections as a result of Porex’s failure to comply with the procedures applicable to the production of Components as set forth on Exhibit C, Porex shall bear all additional costs for obtaining such additional materials from Cerus or its designated supplier at a price equal to Cerus’ cost. 

1.2.4Cerus and Porex will work together to achieve the rates and yields as described in Exhibit G .  Porex shall provide monthly inventories of, and shall track the Raw Material usage for, each lot of Raw Material supplied by Cerus and shall provide Cerus with a report (“Raw Material Report”) at the depletion of each Raw Material lot.  Such Raw Material Report shall contain the Porex lot numbers and the quantity of wafers manufactured for each lot of [ * ] 

 

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supplied by Cerus, and the Porex lot number and quantity of disks manufactured for each lot of [ * ] supplied by Cerus.  The Raw Material Report will also identify when [ * ] set forth in Exhibit G.  The Parties shall collectively review the Raw Material Report and discuss the root cause, financial responsibility, and what actions, if any, shall be taken to [ * ].  Notwithstanding the foregoing, [ * ] will not exceed [ * ] without the prior written consent of Cerus, which consent will be conditioned upon a discussion regarding the root cause, disposition and the financial responsibility for scrap rates in excess of [ * ].  

1.2.5The process flow charts from receipt of the Raw Materials to shipment of the Components are attached hereto as Exhibit C, subject to change by mutual written agreement of the Parties. 

1.3Short-Term Forecasts/Purchase Orders

During the Initial Term, on or before [ * ] for the [ * ] month period beginning on [ * ] of the applicable calendar year, and on or before [ * ] for the [ * ] month period beginning on [ * ] of the applicable calendar year, Cerus (directly or through its Designee) will provide to Porex a written forecast of Cerus’ requirements for Components for the applicable [ * ] month period and the monthly delivery dates therefor (each, a “Short Term Forecast”).  The first [ * ] months of each Short Term Forecast (each, a “Purchase Order Period”) shall constitute a binding [ * ] month purchase order (such portion, a “Purchase Order”).  In no event shall any Purchase Order: require delivery of more than [ * ] units of [ * ] and [ * ] units of [ * ] in any single month (the “Porex Capacity Limitations”).   Within [ * ] business days after receipt of the Short Term Forecast, Porex shall provide confirmation to Cerus of its ability to meet the monthly requirements in the Short Term Forecast, subject to Cerus’ ability to meet its Raw Material Obligation and the Porex Capacity Limitations.

1.4Delivery

1.4.1Porex shall ship the Components to destinations specified by Cerus (directly or through its Designee) in the Purchase Order, by mutually agreed upon carriers, [ * ].  Cerus shall pay all shipping and applicable insurance charges.  Porex shall provide to Cerus or Designee (as the case may be) all documentation as described in the Specifications.

1.4.2All Components shipped hereunder shall be received subject to inspection and testing by Cerus (directly or through its Designee) for compliance with the Specifications, which testing shall be completed within sixty (60) days from the receipt of said shipment.  Cerus (directly or through its Designee) shall also, within that same period, notify Porex in writing of the acceptance or rejection of a shipment for failure to meet Specifications and if rejected, specifying in detail the reasons for rejection.  If the shipment is rejected, Cerus (directly or through its Designee) shall promptly make such Components available to Porex for examination and testing and Porex shall either (i) credit Cerus for the amount of such non-conforming Components for which Cerus has previously paid Porex, or (ii) provide replacement for Components that fail to meet the Specifications as soon as such replacement can be completed within Porex's normal schedules and operating capacity without adversely affecting Porex’ current production.  If Cerus or its Designee does not deliver such written notice to Porex within the sixty (60) day period from 

 

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the receipt of shipment, Cerus shall be deemed to have accepted the shipment.  Prior to inspection and testing by Cerus (directly or through its Designee) of Components for compliance with the Specifications, Cerus or its Designee will work with Porex to correlate the testing and inspection methods and procedures to be used by Cerus or its Designee.  Cerus will bear the costs of correlating the testing and inspection methods and procedures.  Porex testing and inspections procedures and methods will control until such testing and inspection methods and procedures to be used by Cerus or its Designee are correlated.  Any failures of results obtained by Cerus’ or Designee’s testing and inspection methods to correspond to results obtained by Porex’s testing and inspection methods, until the testing and inspection methods and procedures used by Cerus or its Designee are correlated, will be the responsibility of Cerus.  For the avoidance of doubt, the references to the Cerus or its designee’s testing methods, procedures or other obligations (collectively “Cerus Methods”) in the Specifications are included solely for Cerus’ internal use and shall not be binding upon Porex and shall have no effect whatsoever for purposes of determining any party’s rights or obligations under this Agreement, except for the purpose of confirming conformance to the Specifications, after correlation of Porex’s and Cerus’ and its Designee’s testing and inspection methods.  

1.5Price; Payment Terms

1.5.1Prices to be paid by Cerus (the “Prices”) are set forth on Exhibit D.  Porex shall pay to Cerus the applicable rebate within [ * ] days of shipment of Product at the respective threshold specified in Exhibit D. The Rebate shall be issued in the form of a credit.  Based on Cerus request, Porex will issue a cash rebate at the end of any agreement year for any remaining rebate earned in that agreement year.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, any rebate for the final year of this Agreement shall be issued in the form of cash.

1.5.2Porex will invoice Cerus monthly for Components shipped pursuant to Purchase Orders placed for that month.  Cerus will pay the amount of the invoice within [ * ] days following (i) receipt of the invoice by Cerus, or (ii) delivery of such Components covered by such invoice, whichever later occurs. Past due payments will bear interest at [ * ] per month from the due date.

2Manufacturing Facility

2.1Capacity

Porex represents that, as of the date of this Supply Agreement, its annual capacity for production of Components is [ * ] (the “Porex Capacity Limitation”). Porex agrees not to reduce the foregoing capacity during the term of the Supply Agreement. Further, in the event that additional capacity in excess of the Porex Capacity Limitation is required to meet Cerus’ production demands for Product, and as agreed to in advance by Porex (which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned) following a review of the business case for such expansion, Porex shall undertake any equipment and/or facility improvements and associated validation activities, at its sole cost, necessary or advisable to increase its production capacity to meet Cerus’ demand forecasts on the timelines required. 

 

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2.2Dedicated Space

Porex shall reserve the space identified in Exhibit E (the “Cerus Dedicated Space”) solely for the manufacture and production of the Products under this Supply Agreement. No other activities other than those agreed upon in advance in writing by Cerus may be performed in the Cerus Dedicated Space. Cerus shall have unrestricted access, subject to providing reasonable advance notice to Porex, to the Cerus Dedicated Space during the Term of this Supply Agreement to ensure that the products are being manufactured and produced in compliance with the terms of this Supply Agreement and the terms of the Quality Agreement (as hereinafter defined). In [ * ] the provisions of this Section 2.2, [ * ].  In the event that Porex is unable to produce the quantity of Product set forth in a Purchase Order(s) due to regulatory or compliance issues, or facility driven production downtime, [ * ].  For illustrative purposes only, if Cerus delivers a Purchase Order for a total of [ * ] units during a Purchase Order Period, but Porex is only able to produce and ship [ * ] units due to facilities closures in that year, Cerus shall [ * ] for 2017.  Any [ * ] pursuant to this Section 2.2 shall be issued in the same manner as [ * ].

2.3Ownership of Equipment

[ * ] ownership of all stations, tooling and additional equipment set forth on Exhibit F, which items were funded in whole or in part by [ * ] (the “Equipment”). The Equipment will be considered [ * ].  [ * ] shall be responsible for maintaining, servicing and insuring the Equipment, and keeping appropriate records regarding such use, maintenance and service during the term of this Supply Agreement.  The Equipment shall be used by Porex during the term of this Supply Agreement solely for production of Components for Cerus under this Supply Agreement.  Upon termination or expiration of this Supply Agreement, Porex will remove and destroy any Tooling set forth on Exhibit F embodying Cerus’ proprietary specifications or design). 

2.4Ownership of Facility Improvements

[ * ] shall own all facility improvements set forth on Exhibit F which improvements were funded in whole or in part by [ * ] (the “Facility Improvements”). 

3Component Changes

During the term of the Supply Agreement, Cerus may propose modifications to the Components; provided, however, that any proposed modifications and any work related thereto shall be subject to mutual agreement by the Parties, which agreement by Porex shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. In approving any modification contemplated by this Section 3, the Parties shall work in good faith to mutually agree upon defining the scope of the change, including the respective roles and responsibilities of the Parties with respect thereto, as well as the allocation of any cost or expense related to such modification, which scope shall be set forth in writing and executed by each of the Parties. Any changes to the raw material, product or process Specifications, or required manufacturing environment (i.e., classification of a clean room) must be done pursuant to change control projects mutually agreed upon by the Parties in writing. Further, to the extent such modification was requested by Cerus and such modification results in an increase 

 

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in the cost to manufacture the Products, the Parties shall mutually agree on revisions, if any, to the pricing set forth on Exhibit D. 

4Quality Obligations 

The Parties have concurrently entered into the Amended and Restated Quality Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit G (the “Quality Agreement”).  The Parties shall review and, if necessary, update the Quality Agreement on or prior to each anniversary of the date hereof (or sooner if circumstances so dictate). Further, Porex shall provide, at its sole cost, at least one experienced, management-level quality manager to oversee the production and supply of Product under this Supply Agreement.  The Parties hereto acknowledge that the provisions of this Section 4 are an essential and material component of this Supply Agreement. 

5Regulatory Responsibility

Cerus is solely responsible for all regulatory compliance and requirements relating to the Products and use of Components in the Products and Porex will provide its full cooperation and attention in assisting Cerus fulfill the foregoing responsibilities, as required by Cerus’ authorized regulatory bodies.  This will include providing any required records or information related to the Components and their manufacture by Porex as the contract manufacturer thereof either directly to Cerus or to the requesting regulatory body (with a copy to Cerus so long as such records or information contain information to which Cerus is otherwise entitled to access, otherwise, Porex shall provide redacted versions of such records or information).

6Force Majeure

Porex shall not be liable for delays in performance or for non-performance of its obligations hereunder if prevented by causes outside of its reasonable control.  Without limiting the foregoing, such causes shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God or the public enemy, fires, floods, earthquake, riots, boycotts, strikes, lock-outs, and delays in transportation or shortage of supplies necessary for production, in each case where delays could not reasonably have been prevented.  Upon discovering that timely performance will be delayed, Porex will promptly notify Cerus of the nature of the delay and Porex's disaster recovery plan along with timing expectations. 

7Warranties; Indemnifications

7.1Porex Warranties

7.1.1The warranties set forth herein are made solely for the benefit of Cerus and its affiliates.  All claims hereunder shall be made by Cerus and may not be made by Cerus customers or any third parties.  The term "affiliate", as used in this Supply Agreement, means with respect to a Party any entity that, directly or indirectly, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Party. The term "controls", "controlled by", or "under common control with", means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an entity, whether by contract or through the ownership of voting securities, including the ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the equity, partnership, 

 

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membership or similar interest in such entity.

7.1.2Porex shall not be responsible for any Components that do not meet the Specifications if such failure is caused by the Raw Materials supplied under this Supply Agreement, subject to Porex's inspection obligations as provided under Section 1.2.1, and the Porex warranties in Section 7.1 do not extend to such failure to meet the Specifications if caused by the Raw Materials or any specifications or processes provided by Cerus for the Raw Materials if such Raw Materials did not pass the inspection provided for in Section 1.2.1.  

7.1.3In no event shall Porex be responsible for any damage, change or effect to the Components or Products resulting from or related to any acts or omissions of Cerus or its Designees or their respective affiliates, agents, distributors, vendors or customers or any intermediary or end user of any product manufactured, distributed or sold by Cerus or its Designee, including, but not limited to, improper storage, handling, installation, modifications, abuse or misuse.  

7.1.4Porex warrants and represents that: 

7.1.4.1it will comply with all laws, decrees, rules, regulations, codes, orders, ordinances, actions and requests of all federal, state and local governmental bodies and courts applicable to Porex’s obligations under this Agreement and that the Products manufactured hereunder will be manufactured in compliance with the foregoing, as well as current Good Manufacturing Practices;

7.1.4.2Porex’s technology, processes, know-how, trade secrets and other intellectual property used by Porex to manufacture the Components will not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party, and Porex has the right to use such technology, processes, know-how and other intellectual property; and

7.1.4.3Porex’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement will not result in the breach of any covenant, undertaking or obligation of Porex to any third party.

7.1.5EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7.1.3, POREX WARRANTS THAT THE COMPONENTS SHALL CONFORM TO THE SPECIFICATIONS, AND POREX WARRANTS THAT POREX TRANSFERS GOOD AND MARKETABLE TITLE TO THE COMPONENTS SOLD TO CERUS UNDER THIS SUPPLY AGREEMENT AS OF THE TIME THAT POREX SHIPS SUCH COMPONENTS AND RECEIVES PAYMENT. THE WARRANTIES IN SECTION 7.1.4 AND THIS SECTION 7.1.5 ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED BY POREX, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF TITLE, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, OR ANY WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPLACEMENT OR EXCHANGE OF THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS.

 

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7.2Indemnification

7.2.1Cerus will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Porex, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees (each a “Porex Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all third party claims, actions, causes of action, liabilities, losses, costs, damages or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) to the extent arising out of or in consequence of (i) the possession or use of any Products including, but not limited to, those containing the Components; (ii) the death of or bodily injury to any person on account of the use of any Cerus Product containing the Components or use of any Components; (iii) any claim that the Products or Components violate a patent or trademark or the intellectual property rights of any third party; or, (iv) Cerus’ failure to obtain any clearance, approval or license for the Products or the Components that is actually required by applicable law (collectively, “Claims”), except to the extent arising under Porex’s indemnity obligation in Section 7.2.2.  However, subject to the combined aggregate limitation set forth in Section 7.2.3 hereof, Cerus shall not be obligated to indemnify a Porex Indemnified Party from any liability to the extent caused by a Porex Indemnified Party’s negligence or misconduct, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.

7.2.2Porex will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Cerus and its respective officers, directors, agents, employees and affiliates (each a "Cerus Indemnified Party") from and against any and all third party claims, actions, causes of action, liabilities, losses, costs, damages or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) to the extent arising out of or in consequence of any claim of patent, trademark or trade secrets infringement which relates to Porex's proprietary manufacturing process(es) for [ * ] porous plastic [ * ].  

7.2.3Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the combined aggregate amount by which (x) Cerus’ indemnification obligations pursuant to Section 7.2.1 may be reduced pursuant to the last sentence of Section 7.2.1 and (y) Porex may be liable for recalls under Section 9 of this Agreement, shall not exceed a combined aggregate limit of [ * ] during the term of this Agreement.

7.2.4Each indemnified party agrees to give the indemnifying party prompt written notice of any claims, including any claims asserted or made by any governmental authority, for which the other might be liable under the foregoing indemnification, together with the opportunity to defend, negotiate and settle such claims. Such notice shall be given to the indemnifying party promptly after receipt of such claim. Failure to provide or promptly provide such notice shall not release the indemnifying party from any of its obligations hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party is materially prejudiced by such failure. Each indemnified party will cooperate fully with the indemnifying party in defending or otherwise resolving any such action, and each indemnified party in any such action may at its option and expense be represented in such action. No party shall be responsible or bound by any compromise made by any other party without its prior written consent, provided that such any such party requested to give consent shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to any such settlement.

7.3LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 

 

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IN NO EVENT, OTHER THAN FOR PAYMENT OF DEFENSE AND INDEMNITY UNDER SECTION 7.2, SHALL CERUS BE LIABLE TO POREX, FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, LOST USE, OR THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SUPPLY AGREEMENT OR THE MANUFACTURE, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPONENTS OR PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL POREX BE LIABLE TO CERUS UNDER ANY THEORY OF LAW OR EQUITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR COSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, LOST USE, OR THE LIKE), ARISING OUT OF THIS SUPPLY AGREEMENT OR THE MANUFACTURE, USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPONENTS OR PRODUCTS, IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF [ * ]. DURING THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 1.2.3, 2.3, 2.4, 7.2, 8.2, 9, 10, 11 AND 13.3 OF THIS SUPPLY AGREEMENT, IN WHICH CASE SUCH LIABILITY SHALL BE CAPPED AT [ * ]. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ARE A REASONABLE AND NEGOTIATED ALLOCATION OF RISK BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT ENTER INTO THIS SUPPLY AGREEMENT ABSENT SUCH TERMS. EACH PARTY AGREES THAT IT SHALL NOT CLAIM THAT THESE LIMITATIONS ARE UNREASONABLE, AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, OR CAUSE ANY REMEDY TO FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE; THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL BE ENFORCED DESPITE ANY SUCH CLAIM.

7.4Insurance 

During the term of this Supply Agreement and for [ * ] thereafter, Cerus shall at all times keep and maintain the following insurance coverage and limits of liability:


	
 
	
(a)
	
General Commercial Liability for death or personal injury and damage to property (including, but not limited to, coverage for products liability and completed operations, advertising injury and independent contractors coverage) with limits of not less than $[ * ] per occurrence and $[ * ] in the aggregate.  Such insurance to provide for broad form contractual liability coverage, including coverage for the liabilities assumed in this Supply Agreement.





	
 
	
(b)
	
Umbrella/Excess Insurance follow form over (a) above with a limit of $[ * ].





	
 
	
(c)
	
Statutory Workers’ Compensation in accordance with the laws of California and Employers Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $[ * ].




Policies of insurance set forth in Section 7.4(a) and 7.4(b) above shall provide for the following:


	
 
	
i.)
	
Name Porex and its officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries, parent 




 

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company, if any, and agents as additional insureds.





	
 
	
ii.)
	
Be primary and non-contributory with respect to all obligations of Cerus under this Supply Agreement.  Any insurance carried by Porex shall not contribute to, or be excess of insurance maintained by Cerus, nor in any way provide benefit to Cerus, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries, parent company, if any, or agents.





	
 
	
iii.)
	
Have reasonable and customary deductible amounts, provided that in no event shall such deductible amounts exceed $[ * ] per occurrence.  Any deductibles that exceed $[ * ] must be pre-approved in writing by Porex.





	
 
	
iv.)
	
Be issued by insurance carriers licensed to do business under the laws of the country, state, commonwealth, province or territory in which Cerus’ obligations are provided, and with a rating of not less than A VII, as rated in the most currently available “Best’s Insurance Guide.”





	
 
	
v.)
	
Provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of Porex and its officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries, parent company, if any, and agents.





	
 
	
vi.)
	
Include a separation of insurance clause and cross-liability coverage where Porex is an additional insured.




Upon execution of this Supply Agreement, Cerus shall cause certificates to be issued evidencing that the coverages and policy endorsements required under this Supply Agreement are maintained in force and effect and providing for not less than 30 days, 10 days in the case of nonpayment, written notice to Porex prior to any material modification, cancellation or non-renewal of the policies.  Certificates shall expressly confirm the above limits and obligations.  The certificate of insurance shall be delivered to Porex’s address as set forth in the Notices provision of this Supply Agreement.  The receipt of any certificate does not constitute acceptance by Porex that the insurance requirements have been met.  

If Cerus fails to procure and maintain the insurance coverage types or limits, or any portion thereof, as specified herein, Porex, in its sole discretion, may procure and maintain the required insurance for and in the name of Cerus and Cerus shall pay the cost thereof or such cost shall be deducted from monies due to Cerus by Porex. Cerus shall furnish to Porex all information necessary to acquire and maintain such insurance.  Cerus shall not violate or knowingly permit any violation of any conditions or terms of the policies of insurance described herein. 

8Intellectual Property

8.1Cerus understands and agrees that nothing in this Supply Agreement is intended to grant Cerus any right, title, interest, or license to use or disclose Porex's Confidential Information, intellectual property (both as further defined in the Confidentiality Agreement referenced in Section 10 below), or manufacturing processes, including, but not limited to, Porex products, designs and specifications.  

 

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8.2Porex understands and agrees that this Supply Agreement is not intended to grant Porex any right, title, interest or license to use or disclose Cerus’ Confidential Information, intellectual property (both as further defined in the Confidentiality Agreement referenced in Section 10 below), including, but not limited to Products designs and Specifications.

8.3Neither this Supply Agreement nor one Party’s disclosure of Confidential Information or intellectual property shall be deemed, by implication or otherwise to vest in any other Party any rights in any patents, trade secrets, trademarks, trade names, designs, copyrights, or other property of the disclosing Party; provided, however, that Porex is granted a limited license to use the intellectual property of Cerus to the extent required for Porex to perform its obligations under this Supply Agreement. 

9Field Action

Any removal, correction, or other similar action involving Products shall be made solely by Cerus at Cerus’ sole discretion and expense. However, if in the event of a recall due solely to a failure of the Components to meet the Specifications (other than as a result of the Raw Materials), Porex shall, subject to [ * ] set forth in Section 7.2.3 of this Agreement, reimburse Cerus for actual, reasonable direct costs and expenses actually incurred by Cerus in connection with all such recalls including, but not limited to, direct costs of (i) administration of the recalls, (ii) retrieving Products already delivered to customers, and (iii) notification, shipping and handling charges.  The Parties will cooperate fully with each other in effecting any actions under this Section. Cerus will be responsible for communications to its customers and users of the Products. 

10Disclosure and Use of Information

The Agreement Regarding the Exchange of Confidential Information between Porex and Cerus, effective February 22, 2007, (the "Confidentiality Agreement") is attached hereto as Exhibit H and hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety herein and any exchange of information between Porex and Cerus pursuant hereto and this Supply Agreement shall be subject to the terms of such Confidentiality Agreement. Section 13 of the Confidentiality Agreement is hereby amended to provide that the end date of the period which covers the provision of Confidential Information by the parties has been extended to five (5) years following the termination of this Agreement.  Cerus will insure that any and all Designees agree in writing to be bound by the Confidentiality Agreement and Cerus will be responsible for any and all breaches of the Confidentiality Agreement by Designees.  

11Development Activities

During the term of this Supply Agreement, provided that Cerus is not in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement, and provided Porex continues to [ * ], Porex agrees that it will not knowingly develop or sell product utilizing Porex’s [ * ] porous plastic [ * ] for or to any of the companies set forth on Exhibit I (each such company a “Prohibited Company”) [ * ] that [ * ].  For clarity, Porex is [ * ] to any other company [ * ].  If Cerus discovers Porex has engaged in such activities, Porex will have [ * ] days from notice from Cerus to discontinue supplying Components and/or immediately cease doing development work with the other entity. As of the Effective Date, 

 

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Fenwal is an entity approved in writing by Cerus for Porex to sell Components to. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, including, without limitation, Section 13.3, if the business of Porex is acquired by another person, either through an acquisition of the stock or assets of Porex, the restrictions set forth in this Section 11 shall only be binding on the acquiring person with respect to the Porex business and the trade secrets and intellectual property acquired through the acquisition of Porex and shall not impose any restriction on such person or such person’s affiliates with respect to any other aspect of such person’s business.

 

12Term; Termination

12.1This Supply Agreement will have a term (the “Initial Term”) which will run through December 31, 2019.  Unless terminated earlier pursuant to this Section 12, this Supply Agreement will automatically renew for an additional period of two (2) years (the “Renewal Term” and, together with the Initial Term, the “Term”).  Any additional renewals beyond the Term shall be based upon the mutual agreement of the Parties. Within [ * ] days of the expiration of the Initial Term, Cerus and Porex will discuss the pricing terms for the Renewal Term.  If Cerus and Porex agree on new pricing within such period, such pricing will become effective as of [ * ].  The Parties hereto agree that in no event shall the price increase for any Product produced hereunder exceed [ * ]. If Cerus and Porex are unable to agree within such [ * ] days after having negotiated in good faith and adhering to the limit on pricing increases set forth in the preceding sentence, then this Supply Agreement will, at Cerus’ option either (i) terminate at the expiration of the Initial Term or (ii) renew with a [ * ] increase to the pricing in effect as of the expiration of the Initial Term, which pricing shall be effective as of [ * ].

12.2Cerus may terminate this Supply Agreement in its sole discretion at any time by giving Porex at least twelve (12) months’ prior written notice of its intent to terminate this Supply Agreement. 

12.3In the event that Cerus’ aggregate billable units fall below [ * ] units in any calendar year during the Term (unless such shortfall is due to regulatory or compliance issues or facility-driven production downtime), Porex may terminate this Supply Agreement in its sole discretion by giving Cerus at least twelve (12) months’ prior written notice of its intent to terminate this Supply Agreement.

12.4If a Party materially breaches this Supply Agreement and such breach remains uncured for a period of ninety (90) days after written notice containing details of the breach is delivered to the breaching Party, then the non-breaching Party may terminate this Supply Agreement as to the breaching Party by further notice delivered no later than thirty (30) days after the expiration of the initial ninety (90) day cure period. 

12.5Each Party may terminate this Supply Agreement effective immediately with written notice in the event the other Party (“Insolvent Party”) files for bankruptcy, is adjudicated bankrupt, takes advantage of applicable insolvency laws, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, is dissolved or has a receiver appointed for its property (which in the case of a receiver is not removed within thirty (30) days after notice to the Insolvent Party).  Such termination is only 

 

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effective as to the Insolvent Party. 

12.6The provisions of Sections 2.3, 2.4, 4, 5 and 7 through 11 of this Supply Agreement shall survive termination of the Supply Agreement and remain in effect in accordance with their terms.

13Miscellaneous

13.1Entire Agreement

This Supply Agreement and the Confidentiality Agreement contain the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the Components and supersede all prior agreements and negotiations between Cerus and Porex. All Purchase Orders placed on or after January 1, 2017 shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Supply Agreement. None of the terms of this Supply Agreement shall be deemed to be waived or amended by any Party unless such a waiver or amendment specifically references this Supply Agreement and is in writing signed by the Party to be bound. 

13.2Notices

All notices and demands required or permitted to be given or made pursuant to this Supply Agreement shall be in writing and effective when personally given or when placed in an envelope and deposited in the United States mail postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or delivered by a recognized commercial courier service, addressed as follows: 

If to Cerus:

Chief Executive Officer

Cerus Corporation

2550 Stanwell Drive

Concord, CA 94520

cc:  Chief Legal Officer 

If to Porex:

President

Porex Corporation

500 Bohannon Road

Fairburn, Georgia

Or to such other address as to which any Party may notify the other Parties.

13.3Assignment

This Supply Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, their successors and assigns. This Supply Agreement shall be assignable: (i) by either Party to an affiliate of the Party, in whole or in part, without the consent of the other Party, provided such affiliate is not a competitor of the other Party; (ii) by either Party with the written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed (it being understood that 

 

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withholding such consent on the basis of the assignee’s financial and/or competitive status shall not be deemed to be unreasonable); or (iii) by any Party without the consent of the other Party to the purchaser of substantially all the assets of its business to which this Supply Agreement relates or to any corporate successor to a Party by merger, consolidation or otherwise.   Any change of control of ownership of fifty (50) percent or more of any Party will be deemed an assignment under (iii) immediately above.  For the purpose of this Section and Section 1.1.2, a “Porex competitor” shall mean those persons, entities or companies who sell competitive products that directly compete with Porex’s products and a “Cerus competitor” shall mean those companies who sell competitive products to Products in the field of blood pathogen inactivation.  Any attempted assignment that does not comply with the terms of this Section shall be void. Each Party shall cause this Supply Agreement to be assigned in whole to any business organization that purchases its operations supporting this Supply Agreement or to any corporate successor to a Party by merger, consolidation or otherwise. Despite any assignment under this Section, the Party making the assignment shall remain liable for its obligations as a Party to this Supply Agreement. 

13.4Governing Law

This Supply Agreement is deemed to have been executed in and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted in the State of New York and other applicable laws of the State of New York. The Parties hereby submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of that State for purposes of resolving any dispute. If particular portions of this Supply Agreement are ruled unenforceable, such portions shall be deleted and all other terms and conditions of this Supply Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.  Except where a remedy is expressly stated to be the exclusive remedy, the rights and remedies of the Parties under this Agreement shall be cumulative and in addition to any other rights or remedies provided by law or equity.

13.5Independent Contractors; Relationship of Parties; Waiver; Proceedings

13.5.1The relationship of the Parties under this Supply Agreement shall be and at all times one of independent contractors. No Party is an employee, agent or legal representative of any other Party or shall have any authority to assume or create obligations on any other Party's behalf.

13.5.2Cerus shall have the right to revoke any designation as a Designee made pursuant to Section 1.1.2 of this Supply Agreement, by providing thirty (30) days prior written notice of such to Porex, and thereafter said Designee will no longer be authorized to purchase Components on Cerus’s behalf or perform any other of the tasks described in Section 1.1.2.

13.5.3Nothing herein shall be construed as giving any third party, including Designee, any rights, interest or claims hereunder or be entitled to any benefits under or on account of this Supply Agreement as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise and the sole and intended beneficiaries of this Supply Agreement are Cerus and Porex.

 

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13.5.4Failure of any Party at any time to require performance by any other Party of its obligations under this Supply Agreement shall in no way affect the right to require such performance at any time thereafter.  The waiver by any Party of a breach of any provision of this Supply Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or any other provision.

13.5.5If any Party files any action or brings any proceeding against the other Party arising out of this Supply Agreement, the prevailing Party in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees to be fixed by the court sitting without a jury.

In witness whereof, the Parties have executed this Supply Agreement in counterparts, effective as of the day and year first written above.

Cerus Corporation

 

 

By:  /s/ William “Obi” Greenman

Name: William “Obi” Greenman

Title:    President and Chief Executive Officer

             4/17/2017

 

Porex Corporation

 

 

By:   /s/ John Lavorato

Name:  John Lavorato

Title:  VP and General Counsel/Filtration Group Corporation

           4/17/2017




 

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Exhibit A-1

Specifications for Platelet [ * ] Wafer, [ * ]

(Porex Part Number [ * ])

[provided separately from this Agreement]

[ * ]

 

{6 pages omitted} 

 

Exhibit A-1

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit A-2

Specifications for Platelet [ * ] Wafer

(Porex Part Number [ * ])

[provided separately from this Agreement]

[ * ]

 

{7 pages omitted} 

 

Exhibit A-2

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit A-3

Specifications for [ * ]

 [provided separately from this Agreement]

[ * ]

 

{8 pages omitted} 

 

Exhibit A-3

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit A-4

Specifications for [ * ]

 [provided separately from this Agreement]

[ * ]

 

{2 pages omitted} 

 

Exhibit A-4

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit A-5

Specifications for [ * ]

 [provided separately from this Agreement]

[ * ]

 

{2 pages omitted} 

 

Exhibit A-5

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit B-1

Specifications for [ * ]

 (Porex Part Number [ * ])

[provided separately from this Agreement]

[ * ]

 

{6 pages omitted} 

 

Exhibit B-1

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit B-2

Specifications for [ * ]

 [provided separately from this Agreement]

[ * ]

 

{4 pages omitted} 

 

Exhibit B-2

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit B-3

Specifications for [ * ]

 [provided separately from this Agreement]

[ * ]

 

{4 pages omitted} 

 

Exhibit B-3

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit C

[ * ]

 

{3 pages omitted} 

 

Exhibit C

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit D

Pricing

[ * ]

 

Exhibit D

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit E

Cerus Dedicated Space

 

 

[ * ]

 

 

 

Exhibit E

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

 

Exhibit F

Equipment and Facility Improvements

[ * ]

 

Exhibit F

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

 

Exhibit G

Raw Material Target Usage Rates 

 

[ * ]

 

 

 

 

 




 

Exhibit H

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit H

Confidentiality Agreement




 

Exhibit H

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 



AGREEMENT REGARDING THE EXCHANGE
OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

In connection with the possible development, manufacture and sale of certain parts by POREX CORPORATION (“Porex”) to CERUS CORPORATION (“Cerus”) and, collectively with Porex, the “Parties” and each of Porex and Cerus may be referred to individually as a “Party”), Parties have determined that it is necessary and useful for the Parties to exchange Confidential Information belonging to each Party. Except as set forth below, Confidential Information of a Party shall include all information relating to such Party’s (or an affiliate of such Party’s) data, books, records, specifications, trade secrets, know-how, formulas, processes, manufacturing methods, techniques, raw materials, sources of supply, applications for particular technologies, vendor lists, customer lists, employee lists, management systems, financial information, pricing, sales and marketing plans, research and development, inventions, and such other documents and materials that are delivered or otherwise disclosed (including, without limitation, through facility tours) by such Party to the other Party, whether orally or in writing, and whether or not identified as confidential. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Confidential Information shall not include information (i) which is developed or discovered by a Party independent of and without the use of the Confidential Information, (ii) in the possession of both Parties prior to the date of this Agreement and there is competent evidence to establish such fact, (iii) established at any time to be in the public domain otherwise than by breach of this Agreement, or (iv) is required to be disclosed in compliance with any law, governmental regulation, or court order, provided the receiving Party shall notify the disclosing Party in advance of any such disclosure, if feasible, and will assist the disclosing Party in pursuing such non­disclosure or protective orders as may be available. For and in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, the Parties agree as follows effective the 22 day of February 2007 (the “Effective Date”):


	
1.
	
The receiving Party shall keep the Confidential Information secret and confidential and will not, without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party, use or disclose the Confidential Information for the term of this Agreement plus five (5) years, except that the confidentiality obligations with respect to any Confidential Information that constitutes a trade secret shall continue in effect for so long as the information remains a trade secret. The term “trade secret” as used in this Agreement shall mean Confidential Information that: (i) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use, and (ii) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain secrecy. Without limiting any of the other provisions hereof, each Party agrees to use at least the same degree of care to avoid and prevent disclosure of the other Party’s Confidential Information as it uses to prevent disclosure of its own Confidential Information, and in no event less than a reasonable standard of care.




 

Exhibit H

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 


	
2.
	
A receiving Party will restrict transmission of Confidential Information to those of its directors, officers, employees, agents and affiliates who are consulted concerning the discussions with the disclosing Party and who need to know Confidential Information for the purpose of facilitating those discussions, provided such individuals shall have been advised of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and the obligations imposed under this Agreement. The receiving Party shall be responsible to the disclosing Party for any improper disclosure or use of the Confidential Information by such persons.





	
3.
	
No right of title or interest in or to the Confidential Information or license, either expressed or implied, under any patent, trade secret or otherwise is granted hereunder.





	
4.
	
All Confidential Information in tangible form received or delivered hereunder shall be returned within thirty (30) days after the request of the Party submitting it.





	
5.
	
The Parties agree that they shall not assume or incur any financial liability merely by receipt of Confidential Information, and any financial, supply or other agreement between the Parties will be covered by subsequent agreement(s).





	
6.
	
Each Party acknowledges and agrees that the misappropriation, unauthorized use or disclosure of the Confidential Information of the other Party or its affiliate would cause irreparable harm to the other Party. In the event of a breach of any part of this Agreement, the Party which has been damaged by the breach or such affiliate shall be entitled to relief by appropriate legal or equitable means, including but not limited to a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction and/or permanent injunctive relief, restraining and prohibiting the Party in breach from breaching or continuing to breach the terms of this Agreement. In addition, the Party damaged by the breach or such affiliate shall be entitled to the recovery of any and all damages incurred as a result of such breach, including cost of enforcement, reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs.





	
7.
	
This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties, their successors, assigns and affiliates, except that no assignment of any right to access the Confidential Information may be made by the receiving Party without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party. The waiver of any provision in any instance shall not be construed as a waiver in other instances.





	
8.
	
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and with respect to the matters contained herein and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings. This Agreement shall not be modified except in writing signed by both Parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this Agreement shall not release either Party from any obligation to the other Party of confidentiality or non-use created pursuant to any prior agreement or understanding between the Parties, and each such obligation shall remain in full force and effect.





	
9.
	
The Parties agree that this Agreement is for the purposes of protecting proprietary information only. This Agreement is not a joint venture or other such business arrangement; and any agreement between the Parties as to joint business activities will be set forth in subsequent written agreements.




 

Exhibit H

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 


	
10.
	
The Parties acknowledge that each of them (or an affiliate thereof) may be engaged now or in the future in a business similar to or competitive with that of the other, and that the terms of this agreement shall in no way restrict either Party from engaging in such business activities, except that each Party shall be bound by its agreements herein as they relate to Confidential Information.





	
11.
	
Neither Party under this Agreement shall publicly announce or disclose the existence of this Agreement, or its contents, or any discussions relating thereto, without the prior consent of the other Party or except as may be required by law, in which case the Party required to make disclosure shall give the other Party the maximum feasible prior notice of such disclosure.





	
12.
	
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, which relate to contracts negotiated, executed and performed within such state, without regard to the conflict of laws provisions thereof, and only the courts sitting in such state shall have exclusive jurisdiction of the Parties for the purposes of adjudicating any disputes under this Agreement. The Parties hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in the courts of the State of Georgia and hereby waive any claim or defense that the party lacks minimum contacts with the forum, that the courts of .the State of Georgia lack personal jurisdiction of the Parties, or that the courts of the State of Georgia are an improper or inconvenient venue. The Parties further agree that service of process may be accomplished by certified mail, return receipt.





	
13.
	
This Agreement shall remain in force until the earlier of (i) five (5) years from the Effective Date and (ii) the cancellation of this Agreement by either Party by written notification to the other Party. No expiration, cancellation or termination of this Agreement for any reason will affect the validity and enforceability of the Confidentiality, non-disclosure and non-use provisions contained in Paragraphs 1 and 2 hereof.




The completed signatures of the Parties attest to their mutual agreement to the conditions of this Agreement.


		
	
CERUS CORPORATION

2411 Stanwell Drive

Concord, California 94520

By:    /s/ Howard G. Ervin

Print Name:    Howard G. Ervin

Title:    Vice President, Legal Affairs

Date:    February 22, 2007

 
	
POREX CORPORATION

500 Bohannon Road

Fairburn, Georgia 30213-2828

By:    /s/ Victor L. Marrero

Print Name:    Victor L. Marrero

Title:    Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

                                                                  Officer

Date:    February 22, 2007

 




 

 

 

Exhibit H

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



 

Exhibit I

Prohibited Companies*

[ * ]

 

Exhibit I

Cerus –Porex Agreement 

[ * ] = Certain confidential information contained in this document, marked by brackets, has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.