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Exhibit 10.3    
    

AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

LEASE SCHEDULE NO. 001

TO

MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT NO. AFI0230  

        Reference is made to Lease Schedule No. 001 dated December 17, 2001 (the "Schedule") to Master Lease Agreement No. AFI0230 dated December 17,
2001 (the "Master Lease"), by and between APPLIED FINANCIAL, INC. (the "Lessor") and AMPHASTAR
PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (the "Lessee"). The Schedule as it incorporates the terms and conditions of the Master Lease is referred to herein as the "Lease". Pursuant to the
Lease, Lessor has agreed to purchase and lease to Lessee property specified in the Lease. All capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the
Lease. 

        The
Schedule as originally signed was based upon a Total Cost Not to Exceed $2,165,000.00. The revised Total Cost as of the date hereof for the items of Property listed on the attached
Exhibit A is $567,791.00. Based upon the decreased Property cost and a more specific description and location of the Property, the Schedule is hereby amended retroactive to December 17,
2001 by deleting Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of the Schedule and replacing them with the following: 

	Section 1.	 	Property: Fully automatic filling & closing machine Model No. 5071/Serial No. 51950
	

Section 2.	
 	

Property Location: 11570 6th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
	

Section 5.	
 	

Monthly Rental: $15,001.04, plus applicable sales tax
	

Section 6.	
 	

Deposit: $7,500.52 applied to the last Monthly Rental
	

Section 7.	
 	

Total Cost: $567,791.00
	

Section 8.	
 	

Lease Rate Factor: .02642 (Progress Funding Service Charges accrued through March 29, 2002, shall be calculated using the Lease Rate Factor of .02500.)
	

Section 9.	
 	

Shall be deleted in its entirety.

        All
other terms and conditions of the Lease shall continue in full force and effect without change. 

Dated:
April 4, 2002 

	LESSOR:	 	LESSEE:
	
APPLIED FINANCIAL, INC.	
 	

AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
	

BY:	
 	

/s/
	
 	

BY:	
 	

/s/  EVA WEN      

	

TITLE:	
 	

Assistant Vice President
	
 	

TITLE:	
 	

Corporate Controller

EXHIBIT B

CASUALTY LOSS SCHEDULE

DATED APRIL 4, 2002

TO

LEASE SCHEDULE NO. 001

DATED DECEMBER 17, 2001, AS AMENDED

TO

MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT NO. AFI0230  

        Upon execution below by the Lessee and Lessor, this Casualty Loss Schedule shall replace and supersede the original Casualty Loss Schedule previously executed,
which shall from and after the date hereof become null and void. 

        The
Casualty Loss Value for each item of Property shall be determined by multiplying the original cost to Lessor of such item by the casualty loss percentage indicated below which
corresponds to the month of the Lease after the Commencement Date in which the last Monthly Rental payment was made. The dollar amount shown below represents the Casualty Loss Value which would apply
if all of the Property were lost or destroyed. 

	AFTER

PAYMENT

NUMBER
	 	TOTAL

CASUALTY

LOSS

VALUE
	 	CASUALTY

LOSS

PERCENTAGE
	 	AFTER

PAYMENT

NUMBER
	 	TOTAL

CASUALTY

LOSS

VALUE
	 	CASUALTY

LOSS

PERCENTAGE

	0	 	$738,128	 	130.00%	 	25	 	$475,308	 	83.71%
	1	 	$731,718	 	128.87%	 	26	 	$462,797	 	81.51%
	2	 	$721,463	 	127.06%	 	27	 	$450,220	 	79.29%
	3	 	$711,143	 	125.25%	 	28	 	$437,577	 	77.07%
	4	 	$700,755	 	123.42%	 	29	 	$427,194	 	75.24%
	5	 	$690,300	 	121.58%	 	30	 	$414,253	 	72.96%
	6	 	$686,762	 	120.95%	 	31	 	$401,249	 	70.67%
	7	 	$675,930	 	119.05%	 	32	 	$388,182	 	68.37%
	8	 	$665,032	 	117.13%	 	33	 	$375,052	 	66.05%
	9	 	$654,068	 	115.20%	 	34	 	$361,859	 	63.73%
	10	 	$643,038	 	113.25%	 	35	 	$348,603	 	61.40%
	11	 	$631,941	 	111.30%	 	36	 	$335,282	 	59.05%
	12	 	$620,776	 	109.33%	 	37	 	$321,897	 	56.69%
	13	 	$609,543	 	107.35%	 	38	 	$308,448	 	54.32%
	14	 	$603,445	 	106.28%	 	39	 	$295,816	 	52.10%
	15	 	$591,856	 	104.24%	 	40	 	$282,118	 	49.69%
	16	 	$580,201	 	102.19%	 	41	 	$268,359	 	47.26%
	17	 	$568,481	 	100.12%	 	42	 	$254,540	 	44.83%
	18	 	$556,694	 	98.05%	 	43	 	$240,660	 	42.39%
	19	 	$544,841	 	95.96%	 	44	 	$227,058	 	39.99%
	20	 	$532,920	 	93.86%	 	45	 	$212,962	 	37.51%
	21	 	$524,707	 	92.41%	 	46	 	$198,811	 	35.01%
	22	 	$512,454	 	90.25%	 	47	 	$184,602	 	32.51%
	23	 	$500,137	 	88.08%	 	48	 	$170,337	 	30.00%
	24	 	$487,755	 	85.90%	 	and thereafter	 	 	 	 

	LESSOR:	 	LESSEE:
	
APPLIED FINANCIAL, INC.	
 	

AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
	

BY:	
 	

/s/
	
 	

BY:	
 	

/s/  EVA WEN      

	

TITLE:	
 	

Assistant Vice President
	
 	

TITLE:	
 	

Corporate Controller

ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE

TO

LEASE SCHEDULE NO. 001, AS AMENDED

TO

MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT NO. AFI0230  

        Reference is made to Lease Schedule No. 001 dated December 17, 2001, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated April 4, 2002 (collectively,
the "Schedule") to Master Lease Agreement No. AFI0230 dated December 17, 2001 (the "Master Lease"), between APPLIED FINANCIAL, INC. (the
"Lessor"), and AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (the "Lessee"). 

	1.
	Condition
of the Property: 

The
Lessee certifies that all items of Property described in Paragraph 4 have been delivered to the location indicated in Paragraph 2, have been examined, tested, and determined by
Lessee to be ready for use, and are hereby accepted as items of Property for all purposes under the Lease, all on the date indicated in Paragraph 3. 

	2.
	Location
of Property: 11570 6th Street Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

	3.
	Acceptance
Date: March 29, 2002

	4.
	Description
of Property: Fully automatic filling & closing machine Model No. 507l/Serial No. 51950 

	 
	 	 
	 	 

	LESSEE:	 	 
	
AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
	

BY:	
 	

/s/  EVA WEN      
	
 	

 
	

TITLE:	
 	

Corporate Controller
	
 	

 

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Equipment Lease—Applied Financial Inc. Amortization Schedule

As of March 29, 2002  

	Principal:	 	$	567,791.00	 	Due on 29th of each month
	Interest rate:	 	 	12.176	%	Annual Interest Rate
	 	 	 	0.02642	 	Lease Rate Factor

	Date
 
	 	Paid

Date
	 	Beginning

Balance
	 	Principal
	 	Interest
	 	Ttl

Monthly

Payment
	 	Ending

Balance

	Mar-02	 	 	 	567,791.00	 	—	 	—	 	—	 	$	567,791.00
	Apr-02	 	 	 	567,791.00	 	9,239.85	 	5,761.19	 	15,001.04	 	 	558,551.15
	May-02	 	 	 	558,551.15	 	9,333.61	 	5,667.43	 	15,001.04	 	 	549,217.54
	Jun-02	 	 	 	549,217.54	 	9,428.31	 	5,572.73	 	15,001.04	 	 	539,789.23
	Jul-02	 	 	 	539,789.23	 	9,523.98	 	5,477.06	 	15,001.04	 	 	530,265.25
	Aug-02	 	 	 	530,265.25	 	9,620.62	 	5,380.42	 	15,001.04	 	 	520,644.63
	Sep-02	 	 	 	520,644.63	 	9,718.23	 	5,282.81	 	15,001.04	 	 	510,926.40
	Oct-02	 	 	 	510,926.40	 	9,816.84	 	5,184.20	 	15,001.04	 	 	501,109.56
	Nov-02	 	 	 	501,109.56	 	9,916.45	 	5,084.59	 	15,001.04	 	 	491,193.11
	Dec-02	 	 	 	491,193.11	 	10,017.07	 	4,983.97	 	15,001.04	 	 	481,176.04
	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	
	 	
	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	86,614.96	 	48,394.40	 	135,009.36	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	
	 	
	 	 	 
	

Jan-03	
 	

 	
 	

481,176.04	
 	

10,118.71	
 	

4,882.33	
 	

15,001.04	
 	
 	

471,057.34
	Feb-03	 	 	 	471,057.34	 	10,221.38	 	4,779.66	 	15,001.04	 	 	460,835.96
	Mar-03	 	 	 	460,835.96	 	10,325.09	 	4,675.95	 	15,001.04	 	 	450,510.87
	Apr-03	 	 	 	450,510.87	 	10,429.86	 	4,571.18	 	15,001.04	 	 	440,081.01
	May-03	 	 	 	440,081.01	 	10,535.68	 	4,465.36	 	15,001.04	 	 	429,545.33
	Jun-03	 	 	 	429,545.33	 	10,642.59	 	4,358.45	 	15,001.04	 	 	418,902.74
	Jul-03	 	 	 	418,902.74	 	10,750.57	 	4,250.47	 	15,001.04	 	 	408,152.17
	Aug-03	 	 	 	408,152.17	 	10,859.66	 	4,141.38	 	15,001.04	 	 	397,292.51
	Sep-03	 	 	 	397,292.51	 	10,969.85	 	4,031.19	 	15,001.04	 	 	386,322.66
	Oct-03	 	 	 	386,322.66	 	11,081.15	 	3,919.89	 	15,001.04	 	 	375,241.51
	Nov-03	 	 	 	375,241.51	 	11,193.59	 	3,807.45	 	15,001.04	 	 	364,047.92
	Dec-03	 	 	 	364,047.92	 	11,307.17	 	3,693.87	 	15,001.04	 	 	352,740.76
	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	
	 	
	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	128,435.29	 	51,577.19	 	180,012.48	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	
	 	
	 	 	 
	

Jan-04	
 	

 	
 	

352,740.76	
 	

11,421.90	
 	

3,579.14	
 	

15,001.04	
 	
 	

341,318.86
	Feb-04	 	 	 	341,318.86	 	11,537.79	 	3,463.25	 	15,001.04	 	 	329,781.07
	Mar-04	 	 	 	329,781.07	 	11,654.86	 	3,346.18	 	15,001.04	 	 	318,126.21
	Apr-04	 	 	 	318,126.21	 	11,773.12	 	3,227.92	 	15,001.04	 	 	306,353.09
	May-04	 	 	 	306,353.09	 	11,892.58	 	3,108.46	 	15,001.04	 	 	294,460.51
	Jun-04	 	 	 	294,460.51	 	12,013.25	 	2,987.79	 	15,001.04	 	 	282,447.26
	Jul-04	 	 	 	282,447.26	 	12,135.14	 	2,865.90	 	15,001.04	 	 	270,312.12
	Aug-04	 	 	 	270,312.12	 	12,258.27	 	2,742.77	 	15,001.04	 	 	258,053.85
	Sep-04	 	 	 	258,053.85	 	12,382.65	 	2,618.39	 	15,001.04	 	 	245,671.19
	Oct-04	 	 	 	245,671.19	 	12,508.30	 	2,492.74	 	15,001.04	 	 	233,162.90
	Nov-04	 	 	 	233,162.90	 	12,635.21	 	2,365.83	 	15,001.04	 	 	220,527.68
	Dec-04	 	 	 	220,527.68	 	12,763.42	 	2,237.62	 	15,001.04	 	 	207,764.26
	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	
	 	
	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	144,976.49	 	35,035.99	 	180,012.48	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	
	 	
	 	 	 

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Equipment Lease—Applied Financial Inc. Amortization Schedule

As of March 29, 2002  

	Principal:	 	$	567,791.00	 	Due on 29th of each month
	Interest rate:	 	 	12.176	%	Annual Interest Rate
	 	 	 	0.02642	 	Lease Rate Factor

	Date
 
	 	Paid

Date
	 	Beginning

Balance
	 	Principal
	 	Interest
	 	Ttl

Monthly

Payment
	 	Ending

Balance

	Jan-05	 	 	 	207,764.26	 	12,892.93	 	2,108.11	 	15,001.04	 	194,871.34
	Feb-05	 	 	 	194,871.34	 	13,023.75	 	1,977.29	 	15,001.04	 	181,847.59
	Mar-05	 	 	 	181,847.59	 	13,155.89	 	1,845.15	 	15,001.04	 	168,691.70
	Apr-05	 	 	 	168,691.70	 	13,289.38	 	1,711.66	 	15,001.04	 	155,402.32
	May-05	 	 	 	155,402.32	 	13,424.22	 	1,576.82	 	15,001.04	 	141,978.09
	Jun-05	 	 	 	141,978.09	 	13,560.44	 	1,440.60	 	15,001.04	 	128,417.66
	Jul-05	 	 	 	128,417.66	 	13,698.03	 	1,303.01	 	15,001.04	 	114,719.63
	Aug-05	 	 	 	114,719.63	 	13,837.02	 	1,164.02	 	15,001.04	 	100,882.61
	Sep-05	 	 	 	100,882.61	 	13,977.42	 	1,023.62	 	15,001.04	 	86,905.19
	Oct-05	 	 	 	86,905.19	 	14,119.24	 	881.80	 	15,001.04	 	72,785.95
	Nov-05	 	 	 	72,785.95	 	14,262.51	 	738.53	 	15,001.04	 	58,523.45
	Dec-05	 	 	 	58,523.45	 	14,407.22	 	593.82	 	15,001.04	 	44,116.22
	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	
	 	
	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	163,648.04	 	16,364.44	 	180,012.48	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	
	 	
	 	 
	

Jan-06	
 	

 	
 	

44,116.22	
 	

14,553.41	
 	

447.63	
 	

15,001.04	
 	

29,562.82
	Feb-06	 	 	 	29,562.82	 	14,701.08	 	299.96	 	15,001.04	 	14,861.74
	Mar-06	 	 	 	14,861.74	 	14,861.74	 	135.72	 	14,997.46	 	0.00
	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	
	 	
	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	44,116.22	 	883.31	 	15,001.04	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	
	 	
	 	 
	

 	
 	

 	
 	
TOTAL	
 	

567,791.00	
 	

152,255.34	
 	

690,047.84	
 	

 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	
	 	
	 	 

APPLIED FINANCIAL, INC.
  6975 Union Park Center, Suite 200

Midvale, Utah 84047 

MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT NO. AFI0230  

        This Master Lease Agreement is made December 17, 2001, between APPLIED FINANCIAL, INC., with its
principal office at 6975 Union Park Center, Suite 200, Midvale, UT 84047 (the "Lessor") and AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. with its
principal office at 11570 6th Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (the "Lessee"). 

	1.
	LEASE:

        Lessor
agrees to lease to Lessee, and Lessee agrees to lease from Lessor, the property (together with all attachments, replacements, parts, substitutions, additions, repairs, accessions
and accessories, incorporated therein and/or affixed thereto) (collectively, the "Property") described in any Lease Schedule ("Schedule") executed and delivered by Lessor and Lessee in connection with
this Master Lease Agreement. Each Schedule shall incorporate by reference the terms and conditions of this Master Lease Agreement, and together with the Acceptance Certificate (as defined herein) and
Master Progress Funding Agreement, if applicable, shall constitute a separate "Lease". In the event of conflict between the provisions of this Master Lease Agreement and any Schedule, the provisions
of the Schedule shall govern. 

	2.
	ADDITIONAL
DEFINITIONS: 

        (a)   Except
as otherwise provided in Section 6(a) hereof, "Acceptance Date" means, as to the Property designated on any Schedule, the date Lessee accepts the Property
as set forth in any acceptance certificate signed by the Lessee which is acceptable to Lessor (the "Acceptance Certificate"). If Lessee fails to sign and deliver an Acceptance Certificate, then except
as otherwise provided in Section 6(a) hereof, the Acceptance Date shall be a date determined by Lessor which shall be no sooner than the date Lessee receives substantially all of the Property. 

        (b)   "Commencement
Date" means, as to the Property designated on any Schedule, where the Acceptance Date for such Schedule falls on the first day of a calendar quarter, that
date, and, in any other case, the first day of the calendar quarter following the calendar quarter in which such Acceptance Date falls. 

	3.
	TERM
OF LEASE: 

        The
term of any Lease, as to all Property designated on the applicable Schedule, shall commence on the Acceptance Date for such Property, and shall continue for an "Initial Period"
ending that number of months from the Commencement Date as specified in the Schedule. Thereafter, Lessee shall have options to purchase or return the Property or to extend the Lease, all as provided
in Section 18(m) of this Agreement. 

	4.
	RENT
AND PAYMENT: 

        Lessee
shall pay as rent for use of the Property, aggregate rentals equal to the sum of all the Monthly Rentals (defined in the Schedule) and other payments due under the Lease for the
entire Initial Period. The Monthly Rental shall begin on the Acceptance Date and shall be due and payable by Lessee in advance on the first day of each month throughout the Initial Period. If the
Acceptance Date does not fall on the first day of a calendar quarter, then the first rental payment shall be calculated by multiplying the number of days from and including the Acceptance Date to the
Commencement Date by a daily rental equal to one-thirtieth (1/30) of the Monthly Rental, and shall be due and payable on the Acceptance Date. Lessee shall pay all rentals to
Lessor, or its assigns, at Lessor's address set forth above (or as otherwise directed in writing by Lessor, or its assigns), without notice or demand. LESSEE SHALL NOT ABATE,
SET OFF OR DEDUCT ANY AMOUNT OR DAMAGES FROM OR REDUCE ANY MONTHLY RENTAL OR OTHER PAYMENT DUE FOR ANY REASON. THIS LEASE IS NON-CANCELABLE FOR THE ENTIRE TERM OF THE INITIAL PERIOD AND
ANY EXTENSION PERIODS.

 

        If
any rental or other payment due under any Lease shall be unpaid for 10 days after its due date, Lessee will pay on demand, as a late charge, but not as interest, the greater of
twenty-five dollars ($25) or five percent (5%) of any such unpaid amount but in no event to exceed maximum lawful charges. If late charges are assessed by a lending institution due to any
late payment by Lessee, Lessee agrees to pay such late charges or to reimburse Lessor for their payment. 

	5.
	TAXES:

        Lessee
shall pay to Lessor when due all taxes, fees, assessments and charges paid, payable or required to be collected by Lessor, however designated, which are levied or based on the
Monthly Rental or other payment due under the Lease, or on the possession, use, operation, lease, rental, sale, purchase, control or value of the Property, including without limitation, registration
and license fees and assessments, state and local privilege or excise taxes, documentary stamp taxes or assessments, sales and use taxes, personal and other property taxes, and taxes or charges based
on gross revenue, but excluding taxes based on Lessor's net income (collectively, "taxes"). Lessor shall invoice Lessee for all taxes in advance of their payment due date, and Lessee shall promptly
remit to Lessor all taxes upon receipt of an invoice from Lessor. Lessee shall pay all penalties and interest resulting from its failure to timely remit all taxes to Lessor when invoiced by Lessor.
Lessor shall file all required sales and use tax and personal property tax returns and reports concerning the Property with all applicable governmental agencies. 

	6.
	USE;
ALTERATIONS AND ATTACHMENTS: 

        (a)   After
Lessee receives and inspects any Property and is satisfied that the Property is satisfactory, Lessee shall execute and deliver to Lessor an Acceptance Certificate
in form provided by Lessor; provided, however, that Lessee's failure to execute and deliver an Acceptance Certificate for any Property shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the Lease
with respect to the Property. If Lessee has signed and delivered a Master Progress Funding Agreement, Lessor may, in its sole discretion, at any time by written notice to Lessee, declare all prior
Authorizations signed in connection with the Master Progress Funding Agreement to be and constitute the "Acceptance Certificate" for all purposes under the Lease, and the Acceptance Date of the Lease
shall be the date determined by Lessor in its sole discretion which shall not be earlier than the date of the last Authorization. 

        (b)   Lessee
shall at all times keep the Property in its sole possession and control. The Property shall not be moved from the location stated in the Schedule without the
prior written consent of Lessor. 

        (c)   Lessee
shall cause the Property to be installed, used, operated and, at the termination of the Lease, removed (i) in accordance with any applicable manufacturer's
manuals or instructions; (ii) by competent and duly qualified personnel only; and (iii) in accordance with applicable governmental regulations. 

        (d)   Lessee
may not make alterations or attachments to property that will detrimentally affect the Property's value, without first obtaining the written consent of Lessor.
Any such alterations or attachments shall be made at Lessee's expense and shall not interfere with the normal and satisfactory operation or maintenance of the Property. The manufacturer may
incorporate engineering changes or make temporary alterations to the Property upon request of Lessee. Unless Lessor shall otherwise agree in writing, all such alterations and attachments shall be and
become the property of Lessor upon their attachment to the Property or, at the option of Lessee, shall be removed by Lessee at the termination of the Lease as to such Property and the Property
restored at Lessee's expense to its original condition, reasonable wear and tear only excepted. 

        (e)   The
Property is and shall remain personal property during the term of the Lease notwithstanding that any portion thereof may in any manner become affixed, attached to or
located on real property or any building or improvement thereon. Lessee shall not permit the Property to become 

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an
accession to other goods or a fixture to or part of any real property. Lessee will obtain and deliver to Lessor a waiver of liens, in form satisfactory to Lessor, from all persons not a party
hereto who might secure an interest, lien or other claim in the Property. 

        (f)    In
the event the Property includes software (which Lessee agrees shall include all documentation, later versions, updates, upgrades, and modifications) (herein
"Software"), the following shall apply: (i) Lessee shall possess and use the Software in accordance with the terms and conditions of any license agreement ("License") entered into with the
owner/vendor of such Software and shall not breach the License (at Lessor's request, Lessee shall provide a complete copy of the License to Lessor); (ii) Lessee agrees that Lessor has an
interest in the License and Software due to its payment of the price thereof and is an assignee or third-party beneficiary of the License; (iii) as due consideration for Lessor's payment of the
price of the License and Software and for providing the Software to Lessee at a lease rate (as opposed to a debt rate), Lessee agrees that Lessor is leasing (and not financing) the Software to Lessee;
(iv) except for the original price paid by Lessor, Lessee shall, at its own expense, pay promptly when due all servicing fees, maintenance fees, update and upgrade costs, modification costs,
and all other costs and expenses relating to the License and Software and maintain the License in effect during the term of the Lease; and (v) the Software shall be deemed Property for all
purposes under the Lease. 

        (g)   Lessee
shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, requirements, rules and orders, all manufacturer's instructions and warranty requirements, and with the
conditions and requirements of all policies of insurance with respect to the Property and the Lease. 

        (h)   The
Property is leased solely for commercial or business purposes. 

	7.
	MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIRS; RETURN OF PROPERTY: 

        (a)   During
the continuance of each Lease, Lessee shall, at its own expense, and in accordance with all manufacturer maintenance specifications, (i) keep the Property
in good repair, condition and working order; (ii) make all necessary adjustments, repairs and replacements; (iii) furnish all required parts, mechanisms, devices and servicing; and
(iv) not use or permit the Property to be used for any purpose for which, in the opinion of the manufacturer, the Property is not designed or reasonably suitable. Such parts, mechanisms and
devices shall immediately become a part of the Property for all purposes hereunder and title thereto shall vest in Lessor. If the manufacturer does not provide maintenance specifications, Lessee shall
perform all maintenance in accordance with industry standards for like Property. 

        (b)   During
the continuance of each Lease, Lessee shall, at its own expense, either (i) enter into and maintain in force a contract with the manufacturer or other
qualified maintenance organization reasonably satisfactory to Lessor for maintenance of each item of Property that reasonably requires such a contract, or (ii) self-maintain the
items of Property in accordance with the manufacturer's standard maintenance agreement. Such contract as to each item shall commence upon the Acceptance Date. Lessee shall furnish Lessor with a copy
of such contract or provide to Lessor satisfactory evidence of self-maintenance, in Lessor's sole discretion, upon demand. 

        (c)   Lessee
shall pay all shipping and delivery charges and other expenses incurred in connection with the Property. Upon default, or at the expiration or earlier termination
of any Lease, Lessee shall, at its own expense, assemble, prepare for shipment and promptly return the Property to Lessor at the location within the Continental United States designated by Lessor.
Upon such return, the Property shall be in the same operating order, repair, condition and appearance as on the Acceptance Date, except for reasonable wear and tear from proper use thereof, and shall
include all engineering changes theretofore prescribed by the manufacturer. Lessee shall provide maintenance certificates or qualification letters and/or arrange for and pay all costs which are
necessary for the manufacturer to accept the Property under contract maintenance at its then standard rates ("recertification"). The term 

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the Lease shall continue upon the same terms and conditions until such recertification has been obtained. With regard to Software, at the expiration or earlier termination of any Lease, or upon
demand by Lessor upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Lease, Lessee shall (i) delete from its systems all Software then installed, (ii) destroy all copies or duplicates
of the Software which were not returned to Lessor, and (iii) cease using the Software altogether. Upon its receipt from Lessee, Lessor shall be responsible to return the Software to the
owner/vendor/licensor so that Lessee shall not be in breach of any software license. 

	8.
	OWNERSHIP
AND INSPECTION: 

        (a)   The
Property shall at all times be the property of Lessor or its assigns, and Lessee shall have no right, title or interest therein except as to the use thereof subject
to the terms and conditions of the Lease. For purposes of the foregoing, Lessee transfers to Lessor all of Lessee's right, title and interest (including all ownership interest) in and to the Property
free and clear of all liens, security interests and encumbrances. Lessor may affix (or require Lessee to affix) tags, decals or plates to the Property indicating Lessor's ownership, and Lessee shall
not permit their removal or concealment. Lessee shall not permit the name of any person or entity other than Lessor or its assigns to be placed on the Property as a designation that might be
interpreted as a claim of ownership or security interest. 

        (b)   LESSEE SHALL KEEP THE PROPERTY AND LESSEE'S INTEREST UNDER ANY LEASE FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES, EXCEPT THOSE PERMITTED IN
WRITING BY LESSOR OR ITS ASSIGNS.

        (c)   Lessor,
its assigns and their agents shall have free access to the Property at all reasonable times during normal business hours for the purpose of inspecting the
Property and for any other purpose contemplated in the Lease. 

        (d)   Lessee
shall immediately notify Lessor in writing of all details concerning any damage or loss to the Property, including without limitation, any damage or loss arising
from the alleged or apparent improper manufacture, functioning or operation of the Property. 

	9.
	WARRANTIES:

        (a)   Lessee
acknowledges that Lessor is not the manufacturer of the Property nor the manufacturer's agent nor a dealer therein. The Property is of a size, design, capacity,
description and manufacture selected by the Lessee. Lessee is satisfied that the Property is suitable and fit for its purposes. LESSEE AGREES THAT LESSOR HAS NOT MADE AND DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO: (i) THE DESCRIPTION, CONDITION, DESIGN, QUALITY OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE PROPERTY OR QUALITY OR CAPACITY OF MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP IN THE PROPERTY; (ii) ITS MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHETHER OR NOT
DISCLOSED TO LESSOR; AND (iii) DELIVERY OF THE PROPERTY FREE OF THE RIGHTFUL CLAIM OF ANY PERSON BY WAY OF INFRINGEMENT OR THE LIKE. LESSOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH WARRANTIES. If the
Software is not properly installed, does not function as represented or warranted by original licensor, or is unsatisfactory for any reason, Lessee shall make any claim on account thereof solely
against original Licensor and shall nevertheless pay all sums payable under the Lease, Lessee hereby waiving the right to make any such claims against Lessor. Lessor shall not be Liable to Lessee for
any loss, damage or expense of any kind or nature caused, directly or indirectly, by the Property or the use, possession or maintenance thereof, or the repair, service or adjustment thereof, or by any
delay or failure to provide any such maintenance, repair, service or adjustment, or by any interruption of service or loss of use thereof (including without Limitation, Lessee's use of or right to use
any Software) or for any Loss of business howsoever caused. 

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        (b)   NOTWITHSTANDING
ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THE LEASE, LESSOR SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE TO LESSEE OR ANY THIRD PARTY, FOR CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER, WHETHER IN AN ACTION BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY) OR
ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS, OR BENEFITS OF USE OR LOSS OF BUSINESS, EVEN IF LESSOR IS APPRISED OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES OCCURRING. 

        IT
IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT EACH AND EVERY PROVISION OF ANY LEASE WHICH PROVIDES FOR A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES, IS
INTENDED BY THE PARTIES TO BE SEVERABLE FROM ANY OTHER PROVISION AND IS A SEPARABLE AND INDEPENDENT ELEMENT OF RISK ALLOCATION AND IS INTENDED TO BE ENFORCED AS SUCH. 

        (c)   Lessor
assigns to Lessee all assignable warranties on the Property, including without limitation any warranties described in Lessor's purchase contract, which assignment
shall be effective only (i) during the Initial Period and any extensions thereof, and (ii) so long as no Event of Default exists. 

	10.
	NET
LEASE; LESSEE'S OBLIGATIONS ABSOLUTE AND UNCONDITIONAL: 

        This
Agreement is a "net lease" and, as between Lessor and Lessee, Lessee shall be responsible for and shall indemnify Lessor against, all costs, expenses and claims of every nature
whatsoever arising out of or in connection with or related to the Lease or the Property. 

        Lessee
agrees that its obligation to pay Monthly Rental and other obligations under the Lease shall be irrevocable, independent, absolute and unconditional and shall not be subject to
any abatement, reduction, recoupment, defense, offset or counterclaim otherwise available to Lessee; nor, except as otherwise expressly provided herein or as agreed to by Lessor in writing, shall this
Agreement terminate for any reason whatsoever prior to the end of the Initial Period. 

	11.
	ASSIGNMENT
BY LESSOR: 

        Lessor
may assign or transfer its rights and interests in the Lease and Property to another party ("Lessor's Assignee") either outright or as security for loans (collectively, the
"Underwriting"). Upon notice of any such assignment and instructions from Lessor, Lessee shall pay its Monthly Rental and other payments and perform its other obligations under the Lease to the
Lessor's Assignee (or to another party designated by Lessor's Assignee). Lessor's Assignee shall not alter or change any of the terms and conditions of this Lease. Upon any such sale or assignment,  LESSEE'S OBLIGATIONS TO
LESSOR'S ASSIGNEE UNDER THE ASSIGNED SCHEDULE SHALL BE ABSOLUTE AND UNCONDITIONAL AND LESSEE WILL NOT ASSERT AGAINST LESSOR'S ASSIGNEE ANY CLAIM,
DEFENSE, OFFSET OR COUNTERCLAIM WHICH LESSEE MIGHT HAVE AGAINST LESSOR. Lessor's Assignee shall have all of the rights but none of the obligations of Lessor under the assigned
Lease, and after such assignment Lessor shall continue to be responsible for all of Lessor's obligations under the Lease. 

        Upon
any such assignment, Lessee agrees to promptly execute and deliver to Lessor: (i) estoppel certificates, acknowledgments of assignment and other documents requested by Lessor
which acknowledge the assignment, affirm provisions of the Lease, or which may be required to effect the Underwriting, and (ii) UCC-l financing statements or precautionary filings
as requested. 

        Only
one executed counterpart of any Schedule shall be marked "Original"; any other executed counterparts shall be marked "Duplicate Original" or "Counterpart". No security interest in
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Schedule
may be created through the transfer and possession of any counterpart other than the "Original". 

	12.
	RISK
OF LOSS ON LESSEE: 

        From
the earlier of the date the supplier ships the Property to Lessee or the date Lessor confirms Lessee's purchase order or contract to supplier until the date the Property is returned
to Lessor as provided in the Lease, Lessee hereby assumes and shall bear all risk of loss for theft, damage or destruction to the Property, howsoever caused. NO SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE SHALL IMPAIR ANY
OBLIGATION OF LESSEE UNDER THIS LEASE WHICH SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. 

        In
the event of damage or loss to the Property (or any part thereof) and irrespective of payment from any insurance coverage maintained by Lessee, but applying full credit therefore,
Lessee shall at the option of Lessor, (a) place the Property in good repair, condition and working order; or (b) replace the Property (or any part thereof) with like property of equal or
greater value, in good repair, condition and working order and transfer clear title to such replacement property to Lessor whereupon such replacement property shall be deemed the Property for all
purposes under the Lease; or (c) pay to Lessor the total rent due and owing at the time of such payment plus an amount calculated by Lessor which is equal to the Casualty Loss Value specified
in the Casualty Loss Schedule attached to the applicable Schedule. 

	13.
	INSURANCE:

        Lessee
shall obtain and maintain for the entire term of this Lease, at its own expense (as primary insurance for Lessor and Lessee), property damage and liability insurance and insurance
against loss or damage to the Property including without limitation loss by fire (including so-called extended coverage), theft, collision and such other risks of loss as are customarily
insured against on the type of Property leased under any Lease and by businesses in which Lessee is engaged, in such amounts, in such form and with such insurers as shall be satisfactory to Lessor;
provided, however, that the amount of insurance against loss or damage to the Property shall be equal to or greater than the Casualty Loss Value of such items of Property as specified in the Casualty
Loss Schedule attached to the Schedule. Each insurance policy will name Lessee as insured and Lessor and its assignees as additional insureds and loss payees thereof as their interests may appear,
shall contain cross-liability endorsements and shall contain a clause requiring the insurer to give Lessor and its assignees at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of any material
alteration in the terms of such policy or of the cancellation thereof. Lessee shall furnish to Lessor a certificate of insurance or other evidence satisfactory to Lessor that such insurance coverage
is in effect; provided, however, that Lessor shall be under no duty either to ascertain the existence of or to examine such insurance policy or to advise Lessee in the event such insurance coverage
shall not comply with the requirements hereof. All insurance covering loss or damage to the Property shall contain a breach of warranty clause satisfactory to Lessor. 

	14.
	INDEMNIFICATION:

        Except
for the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor, Lessee shall indemnify and hold Lessor harmless from and against any and all claims, (including without limitation
negligence, tort and strict liability), damages, judgments, suits and legal proceedings, and any and all costs and expenses in connection therewith (including reasonable attorney's fees incurred by
Lessor either in enforcing this indemnity or in defending against such claims), arising out of or in any manner connected with or resulting from the Lease or the Property, including, without
limitation the manufacture, purchase, financing, ownership, rejection, non-delivery, transportation, delivery, possession, use, operation, maintenance, condition, lease, return, storage or
disposition thereof; including without limitation (a) claims for injury to or death of persons and for damage to property; (b) claims relating to patent, copyright, or trademark
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whether
or not discoverable by Lessor and Lessee agrees to give Lessor prompt notice of any such claim or liability. For purposes of this paragraph and any Lease, the term "Lessor" shall include
Lessor, its successors and assigns, shareholders, directors, officers, representatives and agents, and the provisions of this paragraph shall survive expiration of any Lease with respect to events
occurring prior thereto. 

        Upon
request of Lessor, Lessee shall assume the defense of all demands, claims, or actions, suits and all proceedings against Lessor for which indemnity is provided and shall allow
Lessor to participate in
the defense thereof. Lessor shall be subrogated to all rights of Lessee for any matter which Lessor has assumed obligation hereunder, and may settle any such demand, claim, or action without Lessee's
prior consent, and without prejudice to Lessor's right to indemnification hereunder. 

	15.
	EVENTS
OF DEFAULT: 

        An
"Event of Default" shall occur under any Lease if Lessee: 

        (a)   fails
to pay any Monthly Rental or other payment required under the Lease when the same becomes due and payable and such failure continues for fifteen (15) days
after written notice is provided to Lessee; 

        (b)   attempts
to or does, remove, sell, assign, transfer, encumber, sublet or part with possession of anyone or more items of the Property or any interest under any Lease,
except as expressly permitted herein, or permits a judgment or other claim to become a lien upon any or all of Lessee's assets or upon the Property; 

        (c)   permits
any item of Property to become subject to any levy, seizure, attachment, assignment or execution; or Lessee abandons any item of Property; 

        (d)   or
any guarantor, fails to observe or perform any of its covenants and obligations required to be observed or performed under the Lease and such failure continues
uncured for thirty (30) days after occurrence thereof, except that the thirty (30) day cure period shall not apply and an Event of Default shall occur immediately upon Lessee's failure
to maintain insurance; 

        (e)   or
any guarantor, breaches any of its representations and warranties made under any Lease, or if any such representations or warranties shall be false or misleading in
any material respect; 

        (f)    or
any guarantor, shall (i) be adjudicated insolvent or a bankrupt, or cease, be unable, or admit in writing its inability, to pay its debts as they mature, or
make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or enter into any composition or arrangement with creditors; (ii) apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee or
liquidator of it or of a substantial part of its property, or authorize such application or consent, or proceedings seeking such appointment shall be instituted against it without such authorization,
consent or application and shall continue undismissed for a period of sixty (60) days; (iii) authorize or file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or apply for or consent to the
application of any bankruptcy, reorganization in bankruptcy, arrangement, readjustment of debt,
insolvency, dissolution, moratorium or other similar law of any jurisdiction, or authorize such application or consent; or proceedings to such end shall be instituted against it without such
authorization, application or consent and such proceeding instituted against it shall continue undismissed for a period of sixty (60) days; 

        (g)   or
any guarantor, shall suffer a material adverse change in its financial condition after the date hereof as reasonably determined by Lessor in its reasonable
discretion, or there shall occur a substantial change in ownership of the outstanding stock of Lessee or a substantial change in control of its board of directors; 

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        (h)   shall
be in default under any other Schedule or agreement executed with Lessor; or shall fail to sign and deliver to Lessor any document requested by Lessor in
connection with any Lease or shall fail to do any thing determined by Lessor to be necessary or desirable to effectuate the transaction contemplated by the Lease or to protect Lessor's rights and
interests in the Lease and Property; or shall fail to provide financial statements to Lessor as provided in Section 18(g) hereof, or if Lessee is in default of any agreement with any party
other than Lessor; 

        (i)    breach
by Lessee of any license or other agreement for Software; 

        (j)    failure
of Lessee to promptly execute and deliver to Lessor any document required under Section 11 of this Agreement. 

	16.
	REMEDIES: 

        Upon
the occurrence of any Event of Default and at any time thereafter, Lessor may, with prior notice to Lessee and with or without canceling the Lease, do anyone or more of the
following: 

        (a)   enforce
this Agreement according to its terms; 

        (b)   advance
funds on Lessee's behalf to cure the Event of Default, whereupon Lessee shall immediately reimburse Lessor therefore, together with late charges accrued thereon; 

        (c)   refuse
to deliver the Property to Lessee; 

        (d)   upon
notice to Lessee, cancel this Master Lease Agreement and any or all Schedules executed pursuant thereto; 

        (e)   if
Lessor determines, in its sole discretion, not to take possession of the Property, Lessor shall continue to be the owner of the Property and may, but is not obligated
to, dispose of the Property by sale or otherwise, all of which determinations may be made by Lessor in its sole discretion and for its own account; 

        (f)    declare
immediately due and payable all amounts due or to become due hereunder for the full term of the Lease (including any renewal or purchase options which Lessee has
contracted to pay); 

        (g)   with
or without terminating the Lease, recover the Casualty Loss Value of the Property as of the rent payment date immediately preceding the date of default together
with all costs and expenses incurred by Lessor in the repossession, recovery, storage, repair, sale, re-lease or other disposition of the Property, including without limitation, reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection therewith or otherwise resulting or arising from Lessee's default, and any indemnity if then determinable, plus interest on all of the above until paid
(before and after judgment) at the lesser of the rate of eighteen percent (18%) (collectively, Lessor's damages); 

        (h)   without
notice to Lessee, repossess the Property wherever found, with or without legal process, and for this purpose Lessor and/or its agents or assigns may enter upon
any premises of or under the control or jurisdiction of Lessee or any agent of Lessee, without liability for suit, action or other proceeding by Lessee (any damages occasioned by such repossession
being hereby expressly waived by Lessee) and remove the Property therefrom; Lessee further agrees on demand, to assemble the Property and make it available to Lessor at a place to be designated by
Lessor; 

        (i)    in
its sole discretion, re-lease or sell any or all of the Property at a public or private sale on such terms and notice as Lessor shall deem reasonable
(such sale may, at Lessor's sole option, be conducted at Lessee's premises), and recover from Lessee liquidated damages for the loss of a bargain and not as a penalty an amount equal to the Lessor's
Damages; 

        (j)    if
Lessee breaches any of its obligations under Section 7(c) of this Agreement with regard to Software, Lessee shall be liable to Lessor for additional damages in
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original
price paid by Lessor for the Software, and in addition, at Lessor's option, Lessor shall be entitled to injunctive relief; 

        (k)   exercise
any other right or remedy which may be available to it under the Uniform Commercial Code or any other applicable law; 

        (l)    a
cancellation hereunder shall occur only upon notice by Lessor and only as to such items of Property as Lessor specifically elects to cancel and this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect as to the remaining items, if any; 

        (m)  (i) by
notice to Lessee, declare any license agreement with respect to Software terminated, in which event the right and license of Lessee to use the Software
shall immediately terminate, and Lessee shall thereupon cease all use of the Software and return all copies thereof to Lessor or original licensor; (ii) have access to and disable the Software
by any means deemed necessary by Lessor, for which purposes Lessee hereby expressly consents to such access and disablement, promises to take no action that would prevent or interfere with Lessor's
ability to perform such access and disablement, and waives and releases any and all claims that it has or might otherwise have for any and all losses, damages, expenses, or other detriment that it
might suffer as a result of such access and disablement; and (i ii) Lessee agrees that the detriment which Lessor will suffer as a result of a breach by Lessee of the obligations contained in
the Lease cannot be adequately compensated by monetary damages, and therefore Lessor shall be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief to enforce the provisions of this
paragraph 16(m). LESSEE AGREES THAT LESSOR SHALL HAVE NO DUTY TO MITIGATE LESSOR'S DAMAGES UNDER ANY LEASE BY TAKING LEGAL ACTION TO RECOVER THE SOFTWARE FROM LESSEE OR ANY THIRD PARTY, OR TO
DISPOSE OF THE SOFTWARE BY SALE, RE-LEASE OR OTHERWISE. 

        In
the event Lessor in good faith believes the Property to be in danger of misuse, abuse or confiscation or to be in any other way threatened; or believes in good faith that the Property
is no longer sufficient or has declined or may decline in value; or believes in good faith for any other reason that the prospect of payment or performance has become impaired, Lessor shall have the
right, in its sole discretion, to either require additional collateral or declare the entire indebtedness under any Lease immediately due and payable. 

        Lessor
may exercise any and all rights and remedies available at law or in equity, including those available under the Uniform Commercial Code. The rights and remedies afforded Lessor
hereunder shall not be deemed to be exclusive, but shall be in addition to any rights or remedies provided by law. Lessor's failure promptly to enforce any right or remedy hereunder shall not operate
as a waiver of
such right or remedy, and Lessor's waiver of any default shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent or other default. Lessor may accept late payments or partial payments of amounts due under the
Lease and may delay enforcing any of Lessor's rights or remedies hereunder without losing or waiving any of Lessor's rights or remedies under the Lease. 

	17.
	LESSEE'S
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: 

        Lessee
represents and warrants as follows: 

        (a)   If
Lessee is a corporation, duly organized and validly existing in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, duly qualified to do business
in each jurisdiction where any Property is, or is to be located, and has full corporate power and authority to hold property under lease and to enter into and perform its obligations under any Lease;
the execution, delivery and performance by Lessee of any Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Lessee, and is not inconsistent with its Articles of
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        (b)   If
Lessee is a partnership, duly organized by written partnership agreement and validly existing in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization,
duly qualified to do business in each jurisdiction where the Property is, or is to be located, and has full power and authority to hold property under lease and to enter into and perform its
obligations under any Lease; the execution, delivery and performance by Lessee of any Lease has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Lessee, and is not inconsistent with its
partnership agreement or other governing instruments. Upon request, Lessee will deliver to Lessor certified copies of its partnership agreement and other governing instruments and original certificate
of partners and other instruments deemed necessary or desirable by Lessor. To the extent required by applicable law, Lessee has filed and published its fictitious business name certificate; 

        (c)   The
execution, delivery and performance by Lessee of any Lease does not violate any law or governmental rule, regulation, or order applicable to Lessee, does not and
will not contravene any provision, or constitute a default under any indenture, mortgage, contract, or other instrument to which it is bound and, upon execution and delivery of each Lease, will
constitute a legal, valid and binding agreement of Lessee, enforceable in accordance with its terms; 

        (d)   No
action, including any permits or consents, in respect of or by any state, federal or other governmental authority or agency is required with respect to the execution,
delivery and performance by Lessee of any Lease; 

        (e)   All
computer hardware and software that is utilized by Lessee in the operation of its businesses is "Year 2000 Compliant" in that it is capable of accepting, processing
and printing date data between and within the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and neither the performance nor functionality of any computer hardware or software is affected by dates prior to,
during, or after the Year 2000. Upon request, Lessee shall provide written assurances to Lessor that its hardware and software are "Year 2000 Compliant". 

	18.
	GENERAL:

        (a)    Entire Agreement.    Each Schedule shall incorporate the terms and conditions of this Master Lease Agreement
and, together with the Acceptance Certificate (as defined herein) and Master Progress Funding Agreement (and Authorizations thereunder), if applicable, and any amendments to any of the foregoing
documents, shall supersede all prior agreements and constitute the entire understanding and agreement between the Lessor and Lessee with regard to the subject matter hereof and thereof, and there is
no understanding or agreement, oral or written, which is not set forth herein or therein. 

        (b)    Time Is of the Essence; Provisions Severable.    Time is of the essence with respect to any Lease. The
provisions contained in any agreement shall be deemed to be independent and severable. The invalidity or partial invalidity of anyone provision or portion of the Lease under the laws of any
jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions of the Lease. The captions and headings set forth herein are for convenience of reference only and shall not define
or limit any of the terms hereof. 

        (c)    Notices.    Notices or demands required to be given hereunder shall be in writing and addressed to the other
party at the address herein or such other address provided by written notice hereunder and shall be effective (i) upon the next business day if sent by guaranteed overnight express service
(such as Federal Express); (ii) on the same day if personally delivered; or (iii) three days after mailing if sent by certified or registered U.S. mail, postage prepaid. 

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        (d)    Governing Law; Waiver of Trial by Jury.    THIS LEASE SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF UTAH, INCLUDING ALL MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE. LESSEE AGREES TO SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND/OR FEDERAL COURTS IN THE
STATE OF UTAH IN ALL MATTERS RELATING TO THE LEASE, THE PROPERTY AND THE CONDUCT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LESSOR AND LESSEE. THIS LEASE WAS EXECUTED IN THE STATE OF UTAH (BY THE LESSOR HAVING
COUNTERSIGNED IT IN UTAH) AND IS TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF UTAH (BY REASON OF ONE OR MORE PAYMENTS REQUIRED TO BE MADE TO LESSOR IN UTAH). LESSOR AND LESSEE HEREBY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY
JURY OF ANY MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE LEASE OR PROPERTY OR THE CONDUCT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LESSOR AND LESSEE. 

        (e)    Binding Effect; Survivability.    The provisions of each Lease shall inure to the benefit of and shall bind
Lessor and Lessee and their respective permitted successors and assigns. All representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities of Lessee made or agreed to in the Lease or in any certificates
delivered in connection therewith shall survive the expiration, termination or cancellation of the Lease for any reason. 

        (f)    Further Assurances; Financing Statements.    Lessee will cooperate with Lessor in protecting Lessor's interests
in the Property, the Lease and the amounts due under the Lease, including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of Uniform Commercial Code statements and filings, patent and copyright
registration documents with respect to proprietary Software (if applicable), and other documents requested by Lessor. Lessee shall pay all costs of filing any financing, continuation or termination
statements with respect to the Property and Lease, including without limitation, any intangibles tax, documentary stamp tax or other similar taxes or charges relating thereto and all costs of UCC or
other lien searches and of obtaining and filing any full or partial third-party releases deemed necessary or advisable by Lessor. Lessee will do whatever may be necessary or advisable to have a
statement of the interest of Lessor in the Property noted on any certificate of title relating to the Property and will deposit said certificate with Lessor. Lessee will execute and deliver to Lessor
such other documents and written assurances and take such further action as Lessor may request to more fully carry out the implementation, effectuation, confirmation and perfection of the Lease and
any rights of Lessor thereunder. Lessee grants to Lessor a security interest in all deposits and other property transferred or pledged to Lessor to secure the payment and performance of all of
Lessee's obligations under the Lease. 

        (g)    Financial Statements.    Lessee, and any guarantor, shall provide to Lessor a copy of its annual audited
financial statements within one hundred fifty (150) days after its fiscal year end, and a copy of its quarterly unaudited financial statements within forty-five (45) days
after the end of each fiscal quarter. 

        (h)    Security Interest.    In the event a court of competent jurisdiction or other governing authority shall
determine that the Lease is not a "true lease" or is a lease intended as security or that Lessor (or its assigns) does not hold legal title to or is not the owner of the Property, then the Lease shall
be deemed to be a security agreement with Lessee, as debtor, having granted to Lessor, as secured party, a security interest in the Property effective the date of the Lease, and the Property shall
secure all duties and obligations of Lessee under any Lease or other agreement with Lessor. As security for the performance by Lessee of its duties and obligations under any Lease, Lessee hereby
grants to Lessor a security interest in all of Lessee's rights under any license agreement related to any Software, including, without limitation, all of its rights with respect to the Software. With
regard to any security interest created hereunder in any of the Property, Lessee consents and agrees that Lessor shall have all of the rights, privileges and remedies of a secured party under the Utah
Uniform Commercial Code. 

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        (i)    Change in Lessee's Name or Address.    Lessee shall not change its name or address from that set forth above,
unless it shall have given Lessor or its assigns no less than thirty (30) days prior written notice. 

        (j)    Covenant of Quiet Possession.    Lessor agrees that so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, Lessee shall be entitled to quietly possess the Property subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 

        (k)    Lessor's Right to Perform for Lessee.    If Lessee fails to perform or comply with any of its agreements
contained herein, Lessor may perform or comply with such agreements and the amount of any payments and expenses of Lessor incurred in connection with such performance or compliance (including
attorneys' fees), together with interest thereon at the lesser of the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum. 

        (l)    Attorneys' Fees.    Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for all charges, costs, expenses and attorneys' fees incurred
by Lessor (a) in defending or protecting its interest in the Property; (b) in the execution, delivery, administration, amendment and enforcement of the Lease or the collection of any
rent or other payments due under the Lease; and (c) in any lawsuit or other legal or arbitration/mediation proceeding to which the Lease gives rise, including without limitation, actions in
tort. 

        (m)    Lessee's Options at End of Initial Period.    At the end of the Initial Period of any Lease, Lessee shall,
provided at least one-hundred-eighty (180) days prior written notice is received by Lessor from Lessee via certified mail, do one of the following: (1) purchase the Property
for a price to be determined by Lessor and Lessee, (2) extend the Lease for twelve (12) additional months at the rate specified on the respective Schedule, or (3) return the
Property to Lessor at Lessee's expense to a destination within the Continental United States specified by Lessor and terminate the Schedule;
provided, however, that for option (3) to apply, all accrued but unpaid late charges, interest, taxes, penalties, and any and all other sums due and owing under the Schedule must first be paid
in full, the provisions of Sections 6(c) and (d) and 7(c) hereof must be specifically complied with, and Lessee must enter into a new Schedule with Lessor to lease Property which replaces the
Property listed on the old Schedule. With respect to options (1) and (3), each party shall have the right in its absolute and sole discretion to accept or reject any terms of purchase or of any
new Schedule, as applicable. In the event Lessor and Lessee have not agreed to either option (I) or (3) by the end of the Initial Period or if Lessee fails to give written notice of its
option via certified mail at least one-hundred-eighty (180) days prior to the termination of the Initial Period, then option (2) shall apply at the end of the Initial Period.
At the end of the extension period provided for in option (2) above, the Lease shall continue in effect at the rate specified in the respective Schedule for successive periods of six
(6) months each subject to termination at the end of any such successive six-month renewal period by either Lessor or Lessee giving to the other party at least ninety
(90) days prior written notice of termination. 

        (n)    Amendment and Modification.    The Lease may not be amended or modified except by a writing signed by a duly
authorized representative of each party, but no such amendment or modification needs further consideration to be binding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lessee authorizes Lessor to amend any Schedule
to identify more accurately the Property (including, without limitation, supplying serial numbers or other identifying data), and such amendment shall be binding on Lessor and Lessee unless Lessee
objects thereto within 10 days after receiving notice of the amendment from Lessor. 

        (o)    Joint and Several Liability.    In the event two or more parties execute the Agreement as Lessee, each party
shall be jointly and severally liable for all Lessee representations, warranties, and obligations (including without limitation, payment obligations) under this Agreement or under any Schedule or
other document executed in connection herewith. 

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        (p)    Failure to Obtain Non-recourse Underwriting.    If for any reason due to market conditions or
otherwise, Lessor IS unable within a reasonable time through its reasonable efforts to obtain non-recourse Underwriting for its purchase of Property under any Schedule, Lessor may require
Lessee to repurchase the Property subject to such Schedule for an amount equal to all amounts paid by Lessor for the Property, plus interest thereon at twelve percent (12%) per annum and any other
related costs paid by Lessor (collectively, the "Repurchase Amount"). Lessee shall pay the Repurchase Amount to Lessor within ten (10) days of written demand made by Lessor, which written
demand shall contain an enumeration of the separate costs comprising the Repurchase Amount. Failure of Lessee to pay the Repurchase Amount within ten (10) days of written demand shall
constitute an additional Event of Default under this Agreement. 

	19.
	WAIVERS:

        To
the extent permitted by applicable law, Lessee hereby waives any and all rights and remedies conferred upon a Lessee by Sections 2A-508 through 2A-522 of the
Uniform Commercial Code, including but not limited to Lessee's rights to: (i) cancel the Lease; (ii) repudiate the Lease; (iii) reject the Property; (iv) revoke acceptance
of the Property; (v) recover damages from Lessor for any breaches of warranty or for any other reason; (vi) claim, grant or permit a security interest in the Property in Lessee's
possession or control for any reason; (vii) deduct all or any part of any claimed damages resulting from Lessor's default, if any, under the Lease; (viii) "cover" by making any purchase
or lease of or contract to purchase or lease Property in substitution for those due from Lessor; (ix) recover any general, special, incidental or consequential damages, for any reason
whatsoever; and (x) commence legal action against Lessor for specific performance, replevin, detinue, sequestration, claim and deliver or the like for any Property identified in the Lease. To
the extent permitted by applicable law, Lessee also hereby waives any rights now or hereafter conferred by statute or otherwise which may require Lessor to sell, lease or otherwise use any Property in
mitigation of Lessor's damages as set forth in Section 16 hereof or which may otherwise limit or modify any of Lessor's rights or remedies in that section. 

        No
waiver or modification by Lessor of any of the terms and conditions hereof shall be effective unless in writing signed by an officer of Lessor. 

	20.
	ASSIGNMENT
BY LESSEE: 

        LESSEE MAY NOT ASSIGN THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF ITS RIGHTS HEREUNDER OR SUBLEASE THE PROPERTY WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF LESSOR. NO PERMITTED ASSIGNMENT
OR SUBLEASE SHALL RELIEVE LESSEE OF ANY OF ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER.

        BY
INITIALING THIS SECTION, LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ THE ABOVE PARAGRAPHS UNDER SECTIONS 18, 19 AND 20, AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS THEIR CONTENT AND AGREES TO THEIR PROVISIONS. 

Initialed            EW            

	21.
	POWER
OF ATTORNEY. 

        LESSEE
HEREBY AUTHORIZES AND APPOINTS LESSOR AND LESSOR'S AGENTS AND ASSIGNS AS LESSEE'S ATTORNEY-IN-FACT TO (A) COMPLETE, EXECUTE, FILE AND AMEND ON
LESSEE'S BEHALF UCC FINANCING STATEMENTS, PRECAUTIONARY OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPERTY AND LEASE AND TO CONFORM THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY (INCLUDING SERIAL NUMBERS) IN ANY SUCH
FINANCING STATEMENTS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION, AND (B) EXECUTE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTERS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE 

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EXECUTED
BY LESSEE TO EFFECT ANY UNDERWRITING WITH REGARD TO A SCHEDULE. 

        IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have executed this Agreement on the month, day and year first above written. 

	LESSOR:	 	LESSEE:
	
APPLIED FINANCIAL, INC.	
 	

AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
	

BY:	
 	

/s/  KAY PAUE      
	
 	

BY:	
 	

/s/  EVA WEN      

	

TITLE:	
 	

Assistant Vice President
	
 	

TITLE:	
 	

Corporate Controller

	

 	
 	

 	
 	

 	
 	

 
	The within instrument is a true and exact copy of the original held in the files of Applied Financial, Inc.	 	 	 	 
	
APPLIED FINANCIAL, INC.	
 	

 	
 	

 
	

 	
 	

 	
 	

 	
 	

 
	BY:	 	/s/  M. CALDWELL      
	 	 	 	 
	

ITS:	
 	

AVP
	
 	

 	
 	

 
	

DATE:	
 	

5-30-02
	
 	

 	
 	

 

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MASTER PROGRESS FUNDING AGREEMENT  

        Reference is made to Master Lease Agreement No. AFI0230 dated December 17, 2001, ("Master Lease") between AMPHASTAR
PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ("Lessee") and APPLIED FINANCIAL, INC. ("Lessor"). Lessee and Lessor have agreed to enter
into one or more Lease Schedules to the Master Lease (each Lease Schedule together with the Master Lease is referred to herein collectively as the "Lease" and is incorporated herein and made a part of
this Agreement by this reference) pursuant to which Lessor will lease to Lessee certain items of Property listed on said Lease (the "Property"). All capitalized terms used
herein but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Lease. 

        With
regard to each Lease executed and delivered by Lessee, Lessee may request Lessor to purchase and pay for certain items of Property to be leased thereunder prior to the commencement
of such Lease. Provided Lessee completes, executes and delivers to Lessor a Partial Acceptance and Authorization for Progress Payment ("Authorization") in form acceptable to Lessor, and such
Authorization is consistent with all terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Lease, and Lessee is not in default of this Agreement or the Lease, Lessor agrees to make payments against the
purchase price for such items of Property as directed by the Authorization. All such payments made by Lessor shall be referred to herein as "Progress Payment(s)". 

        Upon
Lessor's payment of any Progress Payment hereunder, title to the items of Property paid by such Progress Payment shall vest in Lessor, and Lessee hereby sells and assigns its
purchase orders and contracts and all of its right, title and interest to such items of Property to Lessor. From the date risk of loss passes from each vendor as to items of Property paid for by
Lessor hereunder, Lessee shall bear all risk of loss, and Lessee shall assume and be responsible for all of Lessee's obligations with respect to such items of Property as specified in the Lease. 

        Lessee
agrees that in consideration of each Progress Payment made by Lessor pursuant to this Agreement, Lessee shall pay to Lessor a daily pro-rata interim "service charge"
calculated by multiplying the "Lease Rate Factor" specified in the applicab1e Lease times the amount of such Progress Payment divided by 30. The daily service charges shall accumulate and be payable
monthly in arrears on the last day of each such month. The daily service charges shall begin on the date Lessee authorizes Lessor to disburse the Progress Payment and shall continue until all items of
Property specified in the Lease are installed, tested and are finally accepted by Lessee as evidenced by Lessee's execution and delivery of the final "Acceptance Certificate" required under the Lease.
If any service charge due under this Agreement shall be unpaid after its due date, Lessor shall be entitled to collect late charges from Lessee pursuant to Paragraph 2 of Section 4 of
the Master Lease. 

        Lessee
agrees that (a) if it breaches any of its obligations under this Agreement or the Lease, or (b) if any Lease for which Progress Payments have been made is not fully
executed and delivered and the Property is not accepted under such Lease within three (3) months after the first Progress Payment is made for items of Property covered by such Lease, or
(c) if there is a material adverse change in the creditworthiness or financial condition of Lessee as determined by Lessor in its sole discretion, or (d) if there is a material adverse
change in market conditions which effects Lessor's ability to secure non-recourse underwriting for the Lease, then Lessor may do one or more of the following (i) cease disbursing
Progress Payments, (ii) collect all service charges due under this Agreement and all amounts due under the Lease, (iii) without requiring Lessee to execute an Acceptance Certificate,
begin the Lease for those items of Property paid under any Progress Payment, (iv) require Lessee to reimburse Lessor for all Progress Payments made, together with all unpaid daily service
charges, and (v) exercise any rights or remedies under the Lease and at law or in equity. The occurrence of any of the events specified in (a) through (d) above shall constitute
an Event of Default under the Lease. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for all of its collection and enforcement costs (including attorneys' fees). In the case of (iii) above, Lessee hereby grants
Lessor Power of Attorney to execute said Acceptance Certificate on Lessee's behalf for which the "Acceptance Date", as more fully defined in Section 2 of the Master Lease, shall be the date the
last Progress Payment was made by Lessor. In the case of (iv) above, upon 

receipt
of all amounts, charges, and reimbursements required, Lessor will convey its rights and interests in such Property to Lessee and reassign to Lessee all purchase orders and contracts for such
Property. 

Dated:
December 17, 2001 

	LESSOR:	 	LESSEE:
	
APPLIED FINANCIAL, INC.	
 	

AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
	

BY:	
 	

/s/  KAY PAUE      
	
 	

BY:	
 	

/s/  EVA WEN      

	

TITLE:	
 	

Assistant Vice President
	
 	

TITLE:	
 	

Corporate Controller

	

 	
 	

 	
 	

 	
 	

 
	The within instrument is a true and exact copy of the original held in the files of Applied Financial, Inc.	 	 	 	 
	
APPLIED FINANCIAL, INC.	
 	

 	
 	

 
	

 	
 	

 	
 	

 	
 	

 
	BY:	 	/s/  M. CALDWELL      
	 	 	 	 
	

ITS:	
 	

AVP
	
 	

 	
 	

 
	

DATE:	
 	

5-30-02
	
 	

 	
 	

 

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Exhibit 10.7    
    

ROYALTY PURCHASE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

and

DRUG ROYALTY USA, INC.  

   TABLE OF CONTENTS  

	 
	 	 
	 	 
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	ARTICLE 1	 	INTERPRETATION	 	1
	1.1	 	Definitions	 	1
	1.2	 	Headings	 	1
	1.3	 	Number and Gender	 	1
	1.4	 	Entire Agreement	 	1
	1.5	 	Applicable Law and Attornment	 	1
	1.6	 	Currency	 	2
	1.7	 	Schedules	 	2
	1.8	 	Interpretation	 	2
	ARTICLE 2	 	INVESTMENT AND ROYALTY INTEREST	 	2
	2.1	 	DRC Investment	 	2
	2.2	 	Payment of Royalty Interest	 	2
	2.3	 	Term	 	3
	2.4	 	Additional DRC Default Rights	 	4
	ARTICLE 3	 	REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES	 	5
	3.1	 	Representations and Warranties of Amphastar	 	5
	 	 	3.1.1	 	Corporate Matters	 	5
	 	 	3.1.2	 	The Financial Statements	 	5
	 	 	3.1.3	 	Undisclosed Liabilities	 	6
	 	 	3.1.4	 	Absence of Changes	 	6
	 	 	3.1.5	 	Material Contracts	 	6
	 	 	3.1.6	 	Absence of Conflicting Agreements	 	7
	 	 	3.1.7	 	Consents and Approvals	 	8
	 	 	3.1.8	 	Compliance with Applicable Law	 	8
	 	 	3.1.9	 	Litigation	 	8
	 	 	3.1.10	 	Purchased Assets	 	8
	 	 	3.1.11	 	Royalty Interest	 	8
	 	 	3.1.12	 	No Options	 	9
	 	 	3.1.13	 	Marketing	 	9
	 	 	3.1.14	 	Intellectual Property	 	9
	 	 	3.1.15	 	Supply and Manufacture of API	 	9
	 	 	3.1.16	 	Disclosure	 	10
	3.2	 	Representations and Warranties of DRC	 	10
	 	 	3.2.1	 	Corporate Matters	 	10
	 	 	3.2.2	 	Absence of Conflicting Agreements	 	10
	 	 	3.2.3	 	Consents, Approvals, Etc	 	11
	3.3	 	Commission	 	11
	3.4	 	Non-Waiver	 	11
	3.5	 	Survival of Representations and Warranties	 	11
	3.6	 	Meaning of Knowledge Qualification	 	11
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 

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	ARTICLE 4	 	COVENANTS	 	12
	4.1	 	Covenants During the Term	 	12
	ARTICLE 5	 	CLOSING	 	15
	5.1	 	Closing	 	15
	5.2	 	Deliveries by DRC	 	16
	5.3	 	Deliveries by Amphastar	 	16
	5.4	 	DRC's Conditions	 	16
	5.5	 	Amphastar's Conditions	 	17
	5.6	 	Waiver	 	17
	5.7	 	Failure to Satisfy Conditions	 	17
	ARTICLE 6	 	INDEMNIFICATION	 	17
	6.1	 	Mutual Indemnifications for Breaches of Warranty, etc	 	17
	6.2	 	Third Party Claims	 	18
	6.3	 	Agency for Representatives	 	18
	ARTICLE 7	 	GENERAL	 	19
	7.1	 	Amendment	 	19
	7.2	 	Remedies Cumulative and Waivers	 	19
	7.3	 	Performance on Holidays	 	19
	7.4	 	Financial Reporting Standards	 	19
	7.5	 	Expenses	 	19
	7.6	 	Time	 	19
	7.7	 	Notices	 	19
	7.8	 	Assignment	 	20
	7.9	 	Further Assurances	 	21
	7.10	 	Independent Parties	 	21
	7.11	 	Public Announcements	 	21
	7.12	 	Severability	 	21
	7.13	 	Specific Performance	 	21
	7.14	 	Third Party Beneficiary	 	22
	7.15	 	Counterparts	 	22
	7.16	 	Facsimile Execution	 	22
	7.17	 	Confidentiality	 	22
	7.18	 	Waiver of Jury	 	22
	7.19	 	Service of Process	 	22

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        THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the 5th day of August, 2003 by and between AMPHASTAR
PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., a subsisting California corporation ("Amphastar"), and DRUG ROYALTY
USA, INC., a subsisting Nevada corporation ("DRC"). 

RECITALS: 

	A.
	Amphastar
is a pharmaceutical company that is in the business of discovering, developing, manufacturing, marketing, distributing and selling generic and specialty pharmaceutical
products.

	B.
	Pursuant
to an asset sale agreement (the "Sale Agreement") dated June 26, 2003 between Amphastar and Organon USA Inc.
("Organon") Amphastar acquired from Organon the Purchased Rights (as such term is defined therein) (the
"Acquisition").

	C.
	DRC
has agreed to provide funds to Amphastar in return for a royalty interest in the Net Sales of Cortrosyn, all on the terms and conditions provided in this Agreement. 

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual covenants in this Agreement and of other good and valuable consideration (the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged), the Parties agree as follows: 

ARTICLE 1

INTERPRETATION  

1.1   Definitions  

        All defined terms denoted by a capital letter have the meanings ascribed to them as set forth in Schedule A hereto. 

1.2   Headings  

        The division of this Agreement into Articles, Sections, Subsections and Schedules and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall
not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. The Article, Section, Subsection and Schedule headings in this Agreement are not intended to be full or precise descriptions of the
text to which they refer and are not to be considered part of this Agreement. 

1.3   Number and Gender  

        In this Agreement, words in the singular include the plural and vice-versa and words in one gender include all genders. 

1.4   Entire Agreement  

        This Agreement, together with the Closing Documents, constitute the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersede all
prior agreements, negotiations, discussions and understandings, written or oral including the Confidentiality Agreement. There are no representations, warranties, conditions, other agreements or
acknowledgements, whether direct or collateral, or express or implied, that form part of or affect this Agreement, or which induce any Party to enter into this Agreement or on which reliance is placed
by any Party, except as specifically set forth in this Agreement or in the Closing Documents. 

1.5   Applicable Law and Attornment  

        The validity, interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to conflict of law
principles. The Parties irrevocably attorn and submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York with respect to any matter arising hereunder or related
hereto. 

 

        Each
Party irrevocably waives: 

	(i)
	any
objection which it may have at any time to the laying of venue of any litigation arising out of or relating to this Agreement brought in any court of the State of
New York;

	(ii)
	any
claim that any such litigation brought in any court of the State of New York has been brought in an inconvenient forum; and

	(iii)
	the
right to object, with respect to such litigation brought in any court of the State of New York, that such court does not have jurisdiction over such Party. 

        Each
Party agrees that a final judgment in any litigation commenced in any court of the State of New York shall be conclusive and may be enforced in any other jurisdiction by suit on the
judgment or in any other manner provided by law. 

1.6   Currency  

        Unless specified otherwise, all statements of or references to monetary amounts in this Agreement are to US Dollars. 

1.7   Schedules  

        The following Schedules form part of this Agreement: 

	Schedule
 
	 	Description of Schedule

	A	 	Definitions
	B	 	Intellectual Property
	C	 	Representations and Warranties—Disclosure
	D	 	Form of Security Agreement

1.8   Interpretation  

        Neither Party shall be or be deemed to be the drafter of this Agreement for the purposes of construing this Agreement against one Part or the other. 

ARTICLE 2

INVESTMENT AND ROYALTY INTEREST  

2.1   DRC Investment  

        Subject to the provisions of this Agreement and to Closing, Amphastar agrees to pay to DRC the Royalty Interest in accordance with the terms hereof and such other
amounts as provided herein in consideration of the payment of $8 million by DRC to Amphastar on Closing (the "Invested Amount"). 

2.2   Payment of Royalty Interest  

	(a)
	Subject
to Section 2.2(g) and Section 2.4, in consideration of the Invested Amount, Amphastar shall pay to DRC a royalty of:

	(i)
	23%
of Net Sales of Cortrosyn up to and including $2.5 million per Quarter;

	(ii)
	3%
of Net Sales of Cortrosyn in excess of $2.5 million but not more than $5 million per Quarter; and

	(iii)
	1%
of Net Sales of Cortrosyn in excess of $5 million but not more than $7.5 million per Quarter, 

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(collectively,
the "Royalty Interest"). Subject to Section 2.2(g) and Section 2.4, for avoidance of doubt, no royalty shall be paid to DRC
in respect of any Net Sales of Cortrosyn in excess of $7.5 million per Quarter. 

	(b)
	Calculation
and payment of the Royalty Interest shall be based on all Net Sales of Cortrosyn commencing the first Business Day after the Closing Date to and including the last day of
the Term.

	(c)
	Amphastar
shall pay the Royalty Interest to DRC within 30 days of the end of each Quarter during the Term based on the Net Sales of Cortrosyn in the immediately preceding
Quarter.

	(d)
	Any
payment of the Royalty Interest shall, if overdue, bear interest from the due date at a per annum rate of five percent (5%) above the Prime Rate in effect on the due date until
the Royalty Interest and such interest is paid in full. The payment of such interest shall not foreclose DRC from exercising any other rights it may have as a consequence of the lateness of any
payment of the Royalty Interest.

	(e)
	Amphastar
agrees to pay the Royalty Interest to DRC without set-off, counterclaim, withholding or deduction. For avoidance of doubt, this clause shall not be construed to
alter the deductions permitted in connection with the sales of Cortrosyn as set forth in the definition of Net Sales of Cortrosyn.

	(f)
	Amphastar
agrees that the Royalty Interest shall be paid to DRC throughout the Term until and unless DRC otherwise directs in writing.

	(g)
	In
the event that Amphastar receives orders for Cortrosyn from its customers during a period of time for which Amphastar has insufficient inventory of Cortrosyn to meet all of its
outstanding orders (the "Backorders"), any Backorders that are subsequently filled by the sale of Cortrosyn shall be credited to Net Sales of Cortrosyn
in the Quarter in which the inventory shortage giving rise to such Backorders commenced up to the maximum dollar entitlement of Royalty Interest under Sections 2.2(a)(i), 2.2(a)(ii) and
2.2(a)(iii) in respect of that Quarter. The royalty in respect of such Backorders for such Quarter shall be included in the calculation of the Royalty Interest and shall be paid by Amphastar to
DRC in accordance with this Section 2.2. If the Royalty Interest for such Quarter has been previously calculated and paid by Amphastar to DRC, the Royalty Interest shall be recalculated to take
into account the filled Backorders and Amphastar shall pay to DRC the amount of the Royalty Interest for such Quarter less any amount previously paid in respect of such Quarter. Schedule B sets
forth an illustration of the calculation of the Royalty Interest under this Section 2.2(g). 

2.3   Term  

	(a)
	Subject
to Section 2.3(b), the term of this Agreement shall commence on the Closing Date and continue for a period of 5 years ending on August 4, 2008 (the
"Term").

	(b)
	The
Term shall automatically be extended, without any further act or formality, if the Toll Agreement (as defined below) and the Quality Agreement (as defined below) are terminated
prior to the expiration of the 3 year and 5 year term, respectively, or if Organon ceases to supply the API or manufacture the Product for any reason for more than 90 consecutive days
(the "Trigger Event"). This extension shall apply successively upon the occurrence of each Trigger Event and shall continue in each instance for the
period of time commencing on the date of the Trigger Event and ending when Amphastar or a third party for and on behalf of Amphastar begins to supply the API and/or manufacture the Product under a
valid Registration (including a supplemental NDA) and all regulatory approvals required by Applicable Law having been obtained. 

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2.4   Additional DRC Default Rights  

        In the event that Amphastar fails to pay Organon the balance of the purchase price of $12,000,000 when due in accordance with Section 4.1(b) and
(c) of the Sale Agreement and DRC pays to Organon the amount of purchase price not paid by Amphastar (the "Additional Invested Amount") then in
addition to and not in substitution for any rights and remedies of DRC under this Agreement, the Security Agreement, at law or in equity: 

	(a)
	Amphastar
shall pay to DRC the Additional Invested Amount together with interest on the unpaid balance of the Additional Invested Amount at the rate of 20% per annum calculated and
payable monthly, without setoff, counterclaim, withholding or deduction. Until such time as the Additional Invested Amount together with such interest is paid in full, Amphastar shall pay all Excess
Cash Flow to DRC on the first business day of each month.

	(b)
	Amphastar
shall carryon its business in the ordinary course with a view to maximizing Excess Cash Flow.

	(c)
	Amphastar
shall not create, incur, assume or otherwise become liable for any indebtedness for borrowed money, bank debt or other debt other than trade payables incurred in the
ordinary course of its business, grant or permit any Encumbrance, make or provide any loan or other financial assistance, make any capital expenditure, investment, distribution or return of capital,
declare or pay any dividends, redeem or purchase any of its shares or take or fail to take any other action if such action or inaction would or is reasonably likely to materially reduce Excess Cash
Flow, except in accordance with an annual budget prepared by Amphastar and agreed to in writing by DRC or otherwise with the prior written consent of DRC.

	(d)
	Amphastar
shall have the right to pay the Additional Invested Amount together with the interest thereon contemplated in Section 2.4(a) at any time provided an Event of Default
has not occurred under the Security Agreement.

	(e)
	The
Term shall automatically be extended without any further act or formality by a period equal to the period commencing on the date of payment by DRC of the Additional Invested
Amount and ending on the date of payment by Amphastar to DRC of the Additional Invested Amount together with interest thereon in full. This extension of the Term shall be in addition to any extension
contemplated in Section 2.3(b).

	(f)
	Notwithstanding
the provisions of Section 2.2, the provisions of this Section 2.4 shall apply until and unless the Additional Invested Amount together with interest
thereon contemplated in Section 2.4(a) has been paid to DRC in full, whereupon the provisions of Section 2.2 shall apply.

	(g)
	For
avoidance of doubt, (i) DRC may, but has no obligation to, pay the Additional Invested Amount; (ii) nothing herein shall affect the rights of any third party secured
creditor of Amphastar; and (iii) until and unless the Additional Invested Amount together with interest contemplated in Section 2.4(a) has been paid in full, Amphastar shall have no
obligation to accrue or pay the Royalty Interest pursuant to Section 2.2. 

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ARTICLE 3

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES  

3.1   Representations and Warranties of Amphastar  

        Amphastar represents and warrants to DRC as of the date of this Agreement as follows and acknowledges that DRC is relying on such representations and warranties
in entering into this Agreement: 

3.1.1 Corporate Matters  

	(a)
	Amphastar
is a corporation duly incorporated, organized and validly existing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation. No proceedings have been taken or authorized by
either Amphastar or, to the best of its knowledge, by any other Person, with respect to the bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Amphastar. A true and correct copy of the
articles of incorporation as amended of Amphastar and the by-laws as amended of Amphastar have been previously provided to DRC.

	(b)
	The
authorized capital of Amphastar consists of 50,000,000 -shares of voting common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock of which 33,804,100 common stock and no preference
stock have been validly issued and are outstanding.

	(c)
	Amphastar
has all necessary power and capacity to execute and deliver and to observe and perform its covenants and obligations under this Agreement and the Closing Documents to which
it is a party. Amphastar has taken all corporate action necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of, and the observance and performance of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement
and the Closing Documents to which it is a party. A true and correct copy of the resolution of the board of directors of Amphastar approving the within transaction has been previously provided to DRC.

	(d)
	This
Agreement and each Closing Document to which it is a party have been or will be duly executed and delivered by Amphastar, and this Agreement and each such Closing Document
constitute a valid and binding obligation of Amphastar enforceable against it in accordance with its terms; provided that enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation,
reorganization, reconstruction and other similar laws generally affecting enforceability of creditors' rights and that equitable remedies such as specific performance and injunction are in the
discretion of the Court from which they are sought.

	(e)
	Amphastar
has all necessary corporate power and capacity to carryon its business as is presently carried on by it and to manufacture, market, sell and distribute Cortrosyn.

	(f)
	Amphastar
is a private company and is not a registrant in the United States. Amphastar is up-to-date in all filings required under, and is not otherwise in
default of, any requirement of any applicable securities laws or regulations. . 

3.1.2 The Financial Statements  

        The Financial Statements: 

	(a)
	have
been prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding periods;

	(b)
	are
true and fair in all material respects; 

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	(c)
	accurately
disclose the material assets, liabilities and financial position of Amphastar and its Affiliates and the results of the operations of Amphastar and its Affiliates as at the
dates thereof and for the periods covered thereby; and

	(d)
	contain
or reflect adequate provision for all liabilities and obligations of Amphastar and its Affiliates, as at the date thereof. 

As
at the date hereof, Amphastar is not aware of any information that would render the Financial Statements incomplete or inaccurate in any material respect. 

3.1.3 Undisclosed Liabilities  

        Amphastar and its Affiliates have no material liabilities of any kind except: 

	(a)
	liabilities
disclosed or provided for in the Financial Statements and liabilities created by the Acquisition Agreements (as defined below); and

	(b)
	liabilities
incurred in the ordinary course of business since December 31, 2002, which are consistent with past practice and are not, in the aggregate, material and adverse to
the financial condition or results of operations of Amphastar and its Affiliates taken as a whole. 

3.1.4 Absence of Changes  

        Since December 31, 2002: 

	(a)
	there
has not been any change in the financial condition or results of operations of Amphastar and its Affiliates, other than changes in the ordinary course of business, and such
changes and those resulting from the Acquisition Agreements (i) have not, either individually or in the aggregate, been materially adverse and (ii) have not had or are not reasonably
expected to have, either before or after the date hereof, a material adverse effect on the financial condition of Amphastar and its Affiliates, or Amphastar's or its Affiliates' future prospects taken
as a whole; and

	(b)
	there
has not been any termination, amendment or revocation of any contract, lease, license, patent or other agreement or any damage, destruction, loss, labor dispute or other event,
development or condition of any character (whether or not covered by insurance) which has had, or could have, a material adverse effect on Amphastar, its Affiliates or their future prospects taken as
a whole. 

3.1.5 Material Contracts  

	(a)
	Except
for the Sale Agreement, the security agreement between Amphastar and Organon (the "Organon Security Agreement"), the toll
manufacturing agreement between Amphastar and Organon pertaining to Cortrosyn (the "Toll Agreement") and the quality agreement between Amphastar and
Organon (the "Quality Agreement"), each dated June 26, 2003 and as each such agreement may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise
modified from time to time (collectively, the "Acquisition Agreements"), neither Amphastar nor any of its Affiliates is a party to or bound by any
material instrument, contract, lease, license, patent, commitment or other agreement whatsoever, whether oral or written, which relate to the ownership of Cortrosyn, the Product Rights or the
Intellectual Property or the right to make, use, license, market, distribute, promote, offer to sell or sell the Intellectual Property or Cortrosyn. A true correct and complete copy of each of the
Acquisition Agreements has been delivered to DRC or its solicitors. 

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	(b)
	Each
of the Acquisition Agreements is in good standing in full force and effect with no amendment, and constitutes valid and binding obligations of the parties thereto enforceable in
accordance with their respective terms. Each of the parties thereto has complied with all material terms thereof, has paid all amounts due thereunder, has not waived any rights or defaults thereunder
and no default or breach exists in respect thereof on the part of any of the parties thereto and no event has occurred which, after the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute
such a default or breach and neither party has given or received a notice of termination, waiver, force majeure, suspension or delay under or in respect of any of the Acquisition Agreements. 

3.1.6 Absence of Conflicting Agreements  

        None of the execution and delivery of, or the observance and performance by Amphastar of, any covenant or obligation under this Agreement or any Closing Document
to which it is a party or the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated thereby: 

	(a)
	contravenes
or results in, or will contravene or result in, a violation of or a default under (with or without the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both) or in the acceleration
of any obligation under:

	(i)
	any
Applicable Law;

	(ii)
	the
articles of incorporation, by-laws, directors' or shareholders' resolutions of Amphastar or any shareholders agreement or voting trust pertaining to
Amphastar; or

	(iii)
	any
instrument, contract, lease, license, patent or other agreement to which Amphastar or any of the Affiliates of either of them is a party, or by which it or its
Business or property is bound or affected;

	(b)
	relieves
any party to any instrument, contract, lease, license, patent or other agreement described in clause (iii) above of any of its obligations or enables it to terminate,
suspend or to amend any of its obligations thereunder; or

	(c)
	results
in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance on Amphastar, any of its Affiliates, Cortrosyn, the Product Rights or the Intellectual Property other than the Security
Agreement (as defined below) in favor of DRC. 

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   3.1.7 Consents and Approvals  

        No consent, approval, license, order or authorization, registration, declaration or filing with or of any Governmental Agency or other Person is required by
Amphastar or its Affiliates, in connection with: 

	(a)
	the
execution and delivery by Amphastar of this Agreement and the Closing Documents to which it is party;

	(b)
	the
observance and performance by it of its obligations under this Agreement and the Closing Documents to which it is party except as contemplated herein;

	(c)
	the
consummation of any of the transactions contemplated thereby; or

	(d)
	the
completion of the Acquisition. 

3.1.8 Compliance with Applicable Law  

        Each of Amphastar and each of its Affiliates has conducted and is conducting its business in compliance with all Applicable Laws, and not in breach of any
Applicable Laws. Each of Amphastar and each of its Affiliates is in good standing in all jurisdictions where it is required to be registered, licensed or otherwise qualified due to the nature,
location or character of its business and assets (including the Purchased Assets), including in each state, district, commonwealth and territory of the United States of America. 

3.1.9 Litigation  

        Except as disclosed in the Financial Statements, there is no claim, demand, suit, action, cause of action, dispute, proceeding, litigation, investigation,
grievance, arbitration, governmental proceeding or other proceeding including appeals and applications for review, in progress against or affecting Amphastar or any of its Affiliates which could
reasonably be expected to result in any Material Adverse Financial Change of Amphastar and its Affiliates taken as a whole or relating to Cortrosyn or any of the Product Rights or Intellectual
Property, nor are any of the same pending or, to the best of Amphastar's knowledge, threatened. There is not presently outstanding against Amphastar or any of its Affiliates any judgment, decree,
injunction, rule, order or award of any court, Governmental Agency or arbitrator that may adversely affect Amphastar or any of its Affiliates or Amphastar's right or ability to manufacture, market,
sell or distribute Cortrosyn or the ownership or rights of Amphastar to any of the Product Rights or Intellectual Property. 

3.1.10 Purchased Assets  

        Amphastar is the owner of the Purchased Assets including the Product Rights and Intellectual Property, with good and marketable title thereto, free and clear of
all Encumbrances other than the security granted to Organon under the Organon Security Agreement and to DRC under the Security Agreement. 

3.1.11 Royalty Interest  

        Amphastar is entitled to grant and pay the Royalty Interest to DRC as herein contemplated. There has been no sale, conveyance, assignment or granting of any
license or any royalties or similar rights to or the creation of any Encumbrance on or in respect of the Royalty Interest, the Product Rights, Intellectual Property, the Acquisition Agreements or the
Collateral as defined in and under the Security Agreement in favor of any other Person except for the Royalty Interest to DRC contemplated by this Agreement; the security granted to Organon under the
Organon Security Agreement and as set forth in Schedule C. 

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3.1.12 No Options  

        No Person other than Organon, by virtue of the Organon Security Agreement and DRC has any agreement, option, warrant or right, or any right capable of becoming
any of the foregoing, for the purchase of all or any of Amphastar's right, title or interest in Cortrosyn or any of the Acquisition Agreements, the Product Rights or Intellectual Property. 

3.1.13 Marketing  

        Amphastar has no current proposal or intention to abandon or delay the marketing, sales and distribution of Cortrosyn nor is it aware of any existing
circumstance, event or condition which could have a material adverse effect on the marketing, sales and distribution of Cortrosyn. 

3.1.14 Intellectual Property  

	(a)
	The
Intellectual Property consists on the date hereof of the Trade Mark, the NDA and the "cortrosyn.com" and "cortrosyn.us" domain names and is sufficient to carryon the business of
the production, manufacture, marketing, distribution and sale of Cortrosyn. To the best of Amphastar's knowledge and belief, the Trade Mark ownership has been validly transferred from
Organon Inc. to Organon on June 19,2003 by recordation of a change of name document within the records of the United States Patent and Trade Mark Office. The Trade Mark ownership has
been validly assigned by Organon to Amphastar on June 26, 2003 and such assignment has been duly recorded by the United States Patent and Trade Mark Office. Amphastar is the registered owner of
the Trade Mark free and clear of all Encumbrances. Amphastar has not, and to its knowledge, Organon has not allowed or acquiesced in the use of the Trade Mark by any other Person in the Territory. To
the best of Amphastar's knowledge and belief, the Trade Mark is distinctive and is not confusing with any other trade mark or trade name. The United States trade mark registration of the Trade Mark in
the name of Amphastar as the owner thereof is valid,- 12 in good standing and is not the subject of any expungement or cancellation proceedings. To the best of Amphastar's knowledge, use of the Trade
Mark does not constitute infringement of any Person's common law or statutory trade mark rights within the Territory. Amphastar is not aware of any infringement or passing off relating to the Trade
Mark within the Territory.

	(b)
	The
NDA is in full force and effect and, to Amphastar's knowledge, has been duly and validly issued. To Amphastar's knowledge, there is no proceeding by any Governmental Agency
pending, nor is any Governmental Agency threatening with respect to Cortrosyn a product recall or market withdrawal, or the revocation or suspension of the NDA. To Amphastar's knowledge all required
notices, supplemental applications and annual or other reports, including adverse experience reports, with respect to the NDA which are required to maintain the NDA in good standing have been filed
with the FDA and true and correct copies of such documents have been provided to DRC prior to the Closing Date.

	(c)
	To
Amphastar's knowledge, as of the Closing Date, the production, manufacture, marketing, distribution and sale of Cortrosyn in the Territory does not infringe any third party's
intellectual property rights, and neither Amphastar nor Organon has received any notice, complaint, threat or claim concerning alleging infringement of any patent, trademark or other intellectual
property right of any other Person. 

3.1.15 Supply and Manufacture of API  

        Organon has agreed to cause Diosynth Inc. or its affiliates to supply to Amphastar and its affiliates or any other party designated by Amphastar the API
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such
term is defined in the Acquisition Agreements) at a price of $180.00 per gram for a period of five (5) years beginning on June 26,2003 in accordance with the terms of the
Acquisition Agreements. Organon has agreed to manufacture the Product for Amphastar at a price of $2.70 per vial (subject to adjustment) for a period of three (3) years beginning on
June 26, 2003 in accordance with the terms of the Acquisition Agreements. Pursuant to the Acquisition Agreements, Organon has agreed not to sell any Product to any party (other than Amphastar,
its affiliates and designates) in the Territory or to any party outside the Territory for sale, distribution or delivery into the Territory. 

3.1.16 Disclosure  

        No representation or warranty made by Amphastar in this Agreement contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary
to make any such representation or warranty not misleading to a prospective investor seeking full information as to Amphastar, Cortrosyn and the Intellectual Property. 

3.2   Representations and Warranties of DRC  

        DRC represents and warrants to Amphastar as of the date of this Agreement as follows and acknowledges that Amphastar is relying on such representations and
warranties in entering into this Agreement: 

3.2.1 Corporate Matters  

	(a)
	DRC
is a corporation duly incorporated, organized and validly existing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation. No proceedings have been taken or authorized by DRC or, to
the best of DRC's knowledge, by any other Person, with respect to the bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, dissolution or winding up of DRC.

	(b)
	DRC
has all necessary power and capacity to execute and deliver, and to observe and perform its covenants and obligations under, this Agreement and the Closing Documents to which it
is a party. DRC will have on or before Closing taken all action necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of, and the observance and performance of its covenants and obligations under, this
Agreement and the Closing Documents to which it is a party.

	(c)
	This
Agreement and each Closing Document to which it is a party has been or will be duly executed and delivered by DRC, and this Agreement and each such Closing Document constitute a
valid and binding obligation of DRC enforceable against it, in accordance with its terms; provided that enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, reorganization,
reconstruction and other similar laws generally affecting enforceability of creditors' rights and that equitable remedies such as specific performance and injunction are in the discretion of the court
from which they are sought. .

	(d)
	DRC
has all necessary corporate power and capacity to carryon its business as is presently carried on by it. 

3.2.2 Absence of Conflicting Agreements  

        None of the execution and delivery of, or the observance and performance by DRC of, any covenant or obligation under this Agreement or any Closing Document to
which it is a party or the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby contravenes or results in, or will contravene or result in, a violation of or a default under (with or without the
giving of notice or lapse of time, or both) or in the acceleration of any obligation under: 

	(a)
	any
Applicable Law; 

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	(b)
	the
constating documents, articles, by-laws, directors' or shareholders' resolutions of DRC or any shareholders agreement or voting trust pertaining to DRC; or

	(c)
	any
instrument, contract, lease, license, patent or other agreement to which DRC is a party, or by which it or its business or property is bound or affected. 

3.2.3 Consents, Approvals, Etc.  

        No consent, approval, license, order or authorization, registration, declaration or filing with or of any Governmental Agency or other Person is required by DRC,
in connection with: 

	(a)
	the
execution and delivery by DRC of this Agreement or any Closing Document to which it is a party;

	(b)
	the
observance and performance by DRC of its obligations under this Agreement and the Closing Documents to which it is a party; or

	(c)
	the
consummation of any of the transactions contemplated thereby. 

3.3   Commission  

        Each Party represents and warrants to the other that the other Party will not be liable for any brokerage commission, finder's fee or other like payment in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby because of any action taken by, or agreement or understanding reached by, that Party. 

3.4   Non-Waiver  

        No investigations made by or on behalf of DRC at any time shall waive, diminish the scope of or otherwise affect any representation or warranty made by Amphastar
herein or pursuant hereto. The acceptance by DRC of any payment in respect of the Royalty Interest shall be deemed not to be a waiver of any of its rights hereunder. 

3.5   Survival of Representations and Warranties  

        All representations and warranties, made by any Party in this Agreement or in any Closing Document shall survive the Closing, until the expiration of the Term.
After such period, neither Party shall have any further liability hereunder with respect to such representations and warranties except with respect to Claims properly made within such period. 

3.6   Meaning of Knowledge Qualification  

        Where any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement is expressly qualified by reference to the "knowledge of Amphastar" or to the "best of the
knowledge and belief of Amphastar", it shall be deemed to refer to the knowledge of any director or responsible senior officer of Amphastar and the knowledge which Amphastar would have had if it had
conducted a diligent inquiry into the relevant subject matter. Amphastar confirms to DRC that at least one responsible senior officer of Amphastar has made due and diligent inquiry of such Persons as
he or she reasonably considers necessary as to the matters that are the subject of such representations and warranties. 

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ARTICLE 4

COVENANTS  

4.1   Covenants During the Term  

        Amphastar covenants and agrees with DRC that, subject to Closing, during the Term, Amphastar shall, at its own expense, act as follows: 

	(a)
	Meetings 

If
so requested by DRC, senior officers of Amphastar shall, up to four times annually (but not more than once in any Quarter) meet with representatives of DRC at a mutually convenient time and place.
At such meetings, Amphastar shall be prepared to discuss matters relating to Cortrosyn and the Intellectual Property (and if requested by DRC provide copies of the relevant documentation), including,
if any, product development plans, business plans, budget, expansion activities, comparison to forecast, financial results and projections, patent filings, licensing agreements,
co-promotion agreements, distribution agreements, sales agreements, purchase orders, sales and marketing activities pertaining to Cortrosyn and the Intellectual Property. Amphastar shall
also provide DRC with timely information pertaining to Cortrosyn with respect to all correspondence with or from the FDA. 

	(b)
	Financial
Information 

        Amphastar
shall provide to DRC: 

	(i)
	quarterly
unaudited financial statements for Amphastar within 45 days of the end of each of the first three Quarters in each year and within 60 days of the
end of the fourth Quarter in each year;

	(ii)
	a
written report of the Chief Financial Officer of Amphastar as to the financial basis for the calculation of the Royalty Interest including the Net Sales of Cortrosyn
for each Quarter within 30 days of the end of each Quarter and in the event of a Backorder, the calculation of the adjusted Royalty Interest in accordance with Section 2.2(g). Such
report shall be delivered to DRC simultaneously with the payment of the Royalty Interest by Amphastar to DRC;

	(iii)
	annual
audited consolidated financial statements of Amphastar and its Affiliates and all other annual financial information provided at the same time and in the same
form provided to the shareholders of Amphastar; and

	(iv)
	sales
projections and marketing plan, if any, with respect to Cortrosyn within 60 days of Amphastar's fiscal year end. 

Amphastar
acknowledges and agrees that all financial statements shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP and that the information and materials provided to DRC under clause (i), (ii),
(iii) and (iv) may be disclosed or provided to DRC's secured lenders and investors provided such secured lenders and investors enter into a confidentiality agreement pertaining to such
information and materials. 

	(c)
	Audit
Right 

If
so requested by DRC, DRC shall annually have the right, but not the obligation, to audit Amphastar's books and records and other supporting documentation pertaining to Net Sales of Cortrosyn for
any calendar year not previously audited by DRC. Such audit shall be conducted by a recognized accounting firm of DRC's choice. DRC shall give Amphastar reasonable notice prior to having such an audit
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during
regular working hours at Amphastar. Such audit shall be for DRC's account unless the Royalty Interest paid in such period is less than 97% of the royalties due to DRC as calculated pursuant to
the audit, in which case Amphastar shall pay for the out-of-pocket cost of the audit. Any shortfall in royalties payable to DRC that is discovered as a result of such audit
shall be included in the Royalty Interest, and shall be payable to DRC within 3 Business Days of such audit. 

	(d)
	Security
Agreement 

Amphastar
shall on or before Closing execute and deliver a security agreement, substantially in the form of security agreement attached at Schedule D hereto, in favor of DRC as general
continuing collateral security for all present and future obligations of Amphastar under this Agreement (the "Security Agreement"), all on the terms set
forth in the Security Agreement. Amphastar shall on or before Closing register on behalf of DRC a financing statement in respect of the Security Agreement under the Uniform Commercial Code. 

	(e)
	Compliance
with Law 

Amphastar
shall and shall cause its Affiliates to comply with all Applicable Law in connection with the ownership and rights in and the use of the Intellectual Property and with respect to carrying on
its business including in particular the manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of Cortrosyn. Amphastar shall and shall cause its Affiliates to make all filings, renewals, extensions and take
all necessary or desirable actions to maintain in good standing ownership and all rights to the Intellectual Property and Product Rights, including the timely filing of all required notices,
supplemental applications and annual and other reports with the FDA which are required to maintain the NDA in good standing. 

	(f)
	Product
Liability and Infringement 

Amphastar
shall maintain comprehensive product liability insurance in respect of Cortrosyn and in respect of any product liability claims in an amount per claim of not less than $5 million.
Maintenance of such insurance coverage will not relieve Amphastar of any responsibility under this Agreement for damage in excess of insurance limits or otherwise. Amphastar shall indemnify, defend
and save harmless DRC and its Representatives and from and against any and all Claims which may be made or brought against any such indemnified party as a result of, in respect of or arising out of
Cortrosyn or the use of Cortrosyn or any of the Intellectual Property infringing a patent, trade mark, copyright or other intellectual property right or any other right of a third party. Amphastar
shall provide DRC with a certificate evidencing such insurance coverage and the insurer's agreement to notify DRC at least sixty (60) days in advance of any cancellation or modification of such
insurance. 

	(g)
	Material
Agreements 

Amphastar
shall perform, fulfill, comply and discharge all of its obligations under and in accordance with the terms of the Acquisition Agreements and all sales agreements for Cortrosyn. 

	(h)
	Books
and Records 

Amphastar
shall maintain at its usual place of business in Rancho Cucamonga, California, up-to-date records, reports, accounts, books and files which shall accurately reflect
all particulars known to or under the control of Amphastar which pertain to Cortrosyn and the operation of its business generally. 

	(i)
	Notification 

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Amphastar
shall promptly notify DRC in writing of any material adverse change in its business (including, any material adverse event in respect of any contract with respect to Cortrosyn (including any
notice of default, suspension, waiver, termination or claim under any of the Acquisition Agreements, any notice of a recall of Cortrosyn, or notice with respect to the NDA including any notice of
market withdrawal, suspension or revocation) and any Material Adverse Financial Change
(including any material adverse change in a budget or sales projections most recently provided to DRC» or the commencement of any litigation against Amphastar, any of its Affiliates or in
respect of Cortrosyn or any of the Product Rights or Intellectual Property claiming in excess of $500,000 and each such notification shall contain full particulars of the event or events described
therein. 

	(j)
	DRC's
Right to Defend 

Amphastar
will not allow any Intellectual Property to lapse or become abandoned nor settle any claim by a third party in respect of Amphastar's or its Affiliates' rights in Cortrosyn, any Intellectual
Property or Product Rights or the Acquisition Agreements without 60 days' prior written notification to DRC and in the case of such a settlement proposal, without the prior written approval of
DRC. If Amphastar or an Affiliate decides not to defend, enforce or pursue any of its rights with respect to Cortrosyn, the Acquisition Agreements, the Product Rights or the Intellectual Property, DRC
shall have the right but not the obligation, at its sole expense, to defend, enforce or pursue such rights for and in the name of Amphastar or the applicable Affiliate and any money or
non-monetary consideration received or recovered by Amphastar as a result thereof or in connection or non-monetary consideration therewith shall be held in trust for the sole
benefit of DRC and paid by Amphastar in full to DRC (and in the case of any non-monetary consideration, assigned to DRC free and clear of any and all Encumbrances) forthwith after receipt
thereof by Amphastar or such Affiliate without deduction, set-off or counterclaim. The amount of such proceeds paid to (and any non-monetary consideration received by) DRC
shall be in addition to and not included in the Royalty Interest. Amphastar shall (and shall cause its applicable Affiliate(s) to) co-operate in all reasonable respects with DRC's defense,
enforcement or pursuit of such rights but at the expense of DRC (including, if required to obtain standing in any such action, appearing in the pleadings or legal proceedings at the direction of DRC
and its counsel, at the cost of DRC). Amphastar shall provide to DRC, in confidence, all files, books, records and other information in its possession or control which may be relevant to assist DRC in
the defense, enforcement or pursuit of such rights. 

	(k)
	Power
of Attorney 

Amphastar
hereby appoints DRC as its attorney-in-fact, with full authority in the place and stead of Amphastar and in the name of Amphastar, or otherwise, from time to time in
DRC's discretion to take any action and to execute any instrument consistent with the terms of this Agreement, which DRC may deem necessary or advisable for the purpose of exercising any rights
granted to DRC pursuant to Section 4.1 (j) hereof. The foregoing grant of authority is a power of attorney coupled with an interest and such appointment shall be irrevocable. Amphastar
hereby ratifies all that such attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. 

	(1)
	Maximize
Returns 

Amphastar
shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to maximize the Royalty Interest in the Territory, including through selling, manufacturing, marketing, promoting, producing and obtaining
regulatory approvals for Cortrosyn, obtaining and maintaining all Registrations for Cortrosyn and maintaining, protecting, pursuing and defending its rights under the Intellectual 

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Property.
Amphastar agrees to act in good faith and to avoid structuring its business and affairs in a manner which would allow it to avoid having to fulfill the spirit of this Agreement. 

	(m)
	Negative
Covenant 

Without
the prior written consent of DRC, Amphastar shall not and shall cause its Affiliates not to (i) sell, assign, transfer, license, deliver or otherwise dispose (each a
"disposition"), other than the assignment by way of security of certain collateral granted to Organon under the Organon Security Agreement, of any of
the Intellectual Property or Product Rights, its ownership or rights in Cortrosyn or any of its rights in and benefits under the Acquisition Agreements; (ii) waive expressly or by course of
conduct, amend, cancel or terminate, or exercise any of Amphastar's rights under the Acquisition Agreements; (iii) create or permit to exist any Encumbrance on the Collateral as defined in and
under the Security Agreement other than the Organon Security Agreement; (iv) fail to f1l1fill its obligations under the Acquisition Agreements; (v) consent to any assignment of any of
the Acquisition Agreements by Organon; (vi) agree to do any of the foregoing; or (vii) take such other action, if such action would or is reasonably likely to reduce or otherwise
adversely affect the Royalty Interest or cause any representation or warranty set forth in Section 3.1 or Section 3 of the Security Agreement to become untrue as of the date of such
action. For avoidance of doubt, any disposition referred to in clause (i) above shall be subject to DRC's rights under this Agreement and the Security Agreement and shall only be made by
Amphastar or its Affiliates with the prior written consent of DRC. 

	(n)
	Non-Monetary
Consideration 

Amphastar
shall not, without the prior written consent of DRC, accept or solicit any non-monetary consideration in respect of the sale of Cortrosyn. 

	(o)
	Discharge
of Organon Security 

Forthwith
upon payment in full to Organon of the balance of the purchase price as set forth in the Sale Agreement; Amphastar shall obtain a release and discharge from Organon of all Encumbrances held
by Organon and shall ensure that all registrations and filings necessary or desirable to effect or record the release and discharge are made including a UCC-3 financing statement. 

ARTICLE 5

CLOSING  

5.1   Closing  

        Subject to this Article 5, the payment of the Invested Amount shall be completed (the "Closing") at 4:00
PM, on August 5, 2003 or at such other time or date as the parties may agree (such date being herein referred to as the "Closing Date"). 

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5.2   Deliveries by DRC  

        DRC hereby agrees to deliver to Amphastar at the Closing a wire transfer to an account designated by Amphastar in writing prior to Closing in the sum of
$8 million, representing payment of the Invested Amount in full by wire transfer to the following account: 

	Beneficiary Bank Name:	 	Cathay Bank
	Beneficiary Bank ABA No.:	 	122203950
	Beneficiary Bank Address:	 	777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
	Beneficiary Name:	 	Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
	Beneficiary Account No.:	 	14012529
	Beneficiary Address:	 	11570 6th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

5.3   Deliveries by Amphastar  

        Amphastar covenants and agrees to deliver to DRC, each in fonn satisfactory to DRC: 

	(a)
	at
the Closing, such other documents and instruments as DRC may reasonably require to give effect to and carry out the transactions contemplated herein, including a receipt from
Amphastar for the Invested Amount, and the Security Agreement.

	(b)
	at
the Closing, a subordination agreement among Organon, Amphastar and DRC granting to DRC the right to cure a default by Amphastar in any payments of the purchase price pursuant to
the Sale Agreement.

	(c)
	on
a best-efforts basis, within 15 Business Days of the Closing Date, a release agreement executed by Cathay Bank, UCC-3 financing statement and other
documentation satisfactory to DRC to effect the release and discharge of the Encumbrance of Cathay Bank on the Collateral as defined in and under the Security Agreement. A failure by Amphastar to
deliver to DRC, within 60 days of the Closing Date, a release agreement executed by Cathay Bank, UCC-3 financing statement and other documentation satisfactory to DRC to effect the
release and discharge of the Encumbrance of Cathay Bank on the Collateral as defined in and under the Security Agreement shall constitute an Event of Default under the Security Agreement. 

5.4   DRC's Conditions  

        The obligation of DRC to pay the Invested Amount and to consummate the transactions otherwise contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the satisfaction
of, or compliance with, at or before the Closing Date, each of the following conditions precedent (each of which is hereby acknowledged to be inserted for the exclusive benefit of DRC and may be
waived by it in whole or in part): 

	(a)
	Performance
of Covenants 

Amphastar
shall have observed or performed in all respects, all of its obligations, covenants and agreements and fulfilled all of its conditions hereunder to be observed, performed or fulfilled at or
before the time of Closing. 

	(b)
	Receipt
of Closing Documentation 

Amphastar
shall have executed and delivered all of the Closing Documents and made such other deliveries as contemplated in Section 5.3. 

	(c)
	DRC
Board Approval 

The
board of directors of DRC shall have authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement by DRC, the completion of the transactions contemplated in this Agreement and the performance of its
obligations hereunder. 

	(d)
	Due
Diligence 

DRC
shall be satisfied in all material respects, in its sole discretion, with the results of its due diligence with respect to Cortrosyn, Amphastar, including its capability to manufacture, sell and
distribute Cortrosyn, the Intellectual Property, the Acquisition and all financial and technical information with respect thereto. 

	(e)
	Consents
and Approvals 

Amphastar
shall have obtained all requisite third-party consents and approvals to enable Amphastar to complete the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and
to perfect its security interest in the Collateral as defined in and under the Security Agreement including the consent of Organon to the cure right as contemplated in Section 5.3(d). 

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   5.5   Amphastar's Conditions  

        The obligation of Amphastar to complete the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the satisfaction of, or compliance with, at or before
the Closing Date, each of the following conditions precedent (each of which is hereby acknowledged to be inserted for the exclusive benefit of Amphastar and may be waived by it in whole or in part): 

	(a)
	Performance
of Covenants 

DRC
shall have observed or performed in all respects, all of its obligations, covenants and agreements and fulfilled all of its conditions hereunder to be observed, performed or fulfilled by it at or
before the time of Closing. 

	(b)
	Receipt
of Closing Documentation 

DRC
shall have executed and delivered all of the Closing Documents and paid the Invested Amount as contemplated in Section 2.1. 

5.6   Waiver  

        Any Party may waive, by notice to the other Parties, any condition set forth in this Article 5 which is for its benefit. No waiver by a Party of any
condition, in whole or in part, shall operate as a waiver of any other condition. 

5.7   Failure to Satisfy Conditions  

        If any condition set forth in Section 5.4 or 5.5 is not satisfied on or before the time of Closing, the Party entitled to the benefit of such condition
(the "First Party") may terminate this Agreement by notice in writing to the other Party. Upon such notice being given, the First Party shall be
released from all obligations hereunder. If the First Party can show that the condition or conditions which have not been satisfied and for which the First Party has terminated this Agreement
(a) are, or were during the period between the date hereof and the Closing Date, reasonably capable of being performed or caused to be performed by the other Party or (b) have not been
satisfied by reason of a default by the other Party hereunder, the other Party shall be in breach of its obligations hereunder; otherwise the other Party shall also be released from all obligations
hereunder. 

ARTICLE 6

INDEMNIFICATION  

6.1   Mutual Indemnifications for Breaches of Warranty, etc.  

        Amphastar agrees with DRC and DRC agrees with Amphastar (the Party agreeing to indemnify another Party, its Representatives and their respective heirs, legal
representatives, successors and assigns being called the "Indemnifying Party" and the Party including its Representatives and their respective heirs,
legal representatives, successors and assigns to be indemnified being called collectively, the "Indemnified Party") to indemnify and save harmless the
Indemnified Party, effective as and from the date hereof, from and against any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damage, loss, cost, liability or expense (excluding those of an indirect or
consequential nature) (the "Claims") which may be made or brought against the Indemnified Party or which it may suffer or incur as a result of, in respect of, or arising out of any
non-fulfillment of any covenant or agreement on the part of the Indemnifying Party under this Agreement or any incorrectness in or breach of any representation or warranty of the
Indemnifying Party contained herein. Any amount which an Indemnifying Party is liable to pay to an Indemnified Party pursuant to this Section shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Prime
Rate plus 5% per annum, calculated and payable monthly, both before and after judgment, 

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with
interest on overdue interest at the same rate, from the date the Indemnified Party disbursed funds, suffered damages or losses or incurred a loss, liability or expense in respect of a Claim, to
the date of payment by the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party. Any amount which an Indemnifying Party is required to pay to an Indemnified Party pursuant to this Section or pursuant to
Section 6.2 (including interest thereon) is called an "Indemnified Loss". The foregoing obligation of indemnification in respect of such Claims shall be subject to the limitation set forth in
Section 3.5 hereof respecting the survival of the representations and warranties of the Parties. The Indemnified Party shall use reasonable commercial efforts to minimize the amount of the
Indemnified Loss. 

6.2   Third Party Claims  

        If a Claim is made against an Indemnified Party by a third party for which the Indemnified Party may be entitled to indemnification under Section 6.1, the
Indemnified Party shall give notice (the "Indemnity Notice") to the Indemnifying Party specifying the particulars of such claim within 30 days
after it receives notification of the Claim. Failure to give such notice within such time period shall not prejudice the rights of an Indemnified Party except to the extent that the failure to give
such notice materially adversely affects the ability of the Indemnifying Party to defend the Claim or to cure the breach or incorrectness of the representation, warranty, covenant or agreement giving
rise to the Claim. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in any negotiations or proceedings with respect to such Claim at its own expense. The Indemnified Party shall not settle
or compromise any such Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, unless the Indemnifying Party has not, within 15 Business Days after the giving of the Indemnity Notice, given
notice to the Indemnified Party that it wishes to dispute such Claim. If the Indemnifying Party does give such a notice, 

	(a)
	it
shall have the right at its own cost and expense to assume the defense of such Claim and to defend such Claim in the name of the Indemnified Party;

	(b)
	the
Indemnified Party shall be entitled to participate in such defense at its own expense; and

	(c)
	the
Indemnifying Party shall not settle or compromise such Claim, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement or compromise involves no admission
of liability by or on behalf of the Indemnified Party and includes a full and final comprehensive release of the Indemnified Party. 

The
Indemnified Party shall provide to the Indemnifying Party, in confidence, all files, books, records and other information in its possession or control which may be relevant to the defense of such
Claim. The Indemnified Party shall co-operate in all reasonable respects in the defense of such Claim but at the expense of the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying party fails, after
the giving of such notice, diligently and reasonably to defend such Claim throughout the period that such Claim exists, its right to defend the Claim shall terminate and the Indemnified Party may
assume the defense of such Claim at the sole expense of the Indemnifying Party. In such event, the Indemnified Party may compromise or settle such Claim, without the consent of the Indemnifying Party. 

6.3   Agency for Representatives  

        Each Party agrees that it accepts the indemnity under this Agreement in favor of any of its Representatives as agent and trustee of that Representative. Each
Party agrees that the Indemnified Party may enforce an indemnity in favor of any of its Representatives on behalf of that Representative. 

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ARTICLE 7

GENERAL  

7.1   Amendment  

        This Agreement may be amended or supplemented only by a written agreement signed by each Party. 

7.2   Remedies Cumulative and Waivers  

        The rights and remedies of DRC under this Agreement and the Security Agreement and under any other document or instrument executed pursuant hereto or thereto are
cumulative and are in addition to and not in substitution for any rights or remedies provided by law or by equity. Any waiver of, or consent to depart from, the requirements of any provision of this
Agreement shall be effective only if it is in writing and signed by the Party giving it, and only in the specific instance and for the specific purp0se for which it has been given. No failure on the
part of any Party to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right. No single or partial exercise of any such right shall preclude any
other or further exercise of such right or the exercise of any other right. 

7.3   Performance on Holidays  

        If any action is required to be taken pursuant to this Agreement on or by a specified date which is not a Business Day, then such action shall be valid if taken
on or by the next succeeding Business Day. 

7.4   Financial Reporting Standards  

        All accounting and financial terms used herein and the treatment of any accounting matter contemplated herein, unless specifically provided to the contrary, shall
be interpreted and applied in accordance with GAAP. 

7.5   Expenses  

        Each Party shall pay all expenses it incurs in authorizing, preparing, executing and performing this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereunder,
whether or not the Closing occurs, including
all fees and expenses of its legal counsel, bankers, investment bankers, brokers, accountants or other representatives or consultants. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Amphastar shall pay DRC forthwith
on demand by DRC for all expenses it incurs in connection with maintaining, protecting, realizing, disposing or enforcing its security under the Security Agreement including all reasonable fees and
expenses of its legal counsel, other representatives or consultants. 

7.6   Time  

        Time is of the essence of this Agreement and each of its provisions. 

7.7   Notices  

        Any notice, demand or other communication (in this Section, a "notice") required or permitted to be given or made
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given or made if: 

	(a)
	delivered
in person during normal business hours of the recipient on a Business Day and left with a receptionist or other responsible employee of the recipient at the relevant address
set forth below; 

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	(b)
	except
during any period of actual or imminent interruption of postal services due to strike, lockout or other cause, sent by registered mail or by courier for next Business Day
delivery; or

	(c)
	sent
by Transmission, charges prepaid and confirmed by registered mail or courier as provided in Subsection (b); 

in
the case of a notice to Amphastar at: 

Amphastar
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

11570 6th Street

Rancho Cucamonga

California 91730 

Attention:
Chief Financial Officer

Fax No.: (909) 980-6139

Email: DavidN@Amphastar.com 

and
in the case of a notice to DRC at: 

Drug
Royalty USA, Inc.

Bank of America Center

101 Convention Center Drive

Suite 850, P.O. Box 50401

Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 

Attention:
Behzad Khosrowshahi

Fax No.: (702) 598-3651

Email: bk@drugroyalty.com 

with
a copy to Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP at: 

66
Wellington Street West

Suite 4200, Toronto Dominion Bank

Tower Box 20, Toronto-Dominion Centre

Toronto; Ontario

M5K 1N6 

Attention:
Scott Conover

Fax No.: (416) 364-7813

Email: sconover@tor.fasken.com 

Any
notice so given shall be deemed to have been given and to have been received on the day of delivery, if so delivered, on the fifth Business Day (excluding each day during which there exists any
interruption of postal services due to strike, lockout or other cause) following the mailing thereof, if so mailed, and on the day following the day notice was sent by Federal Express courier or by
Transmission, provided such day is a Business Day and if not, on the first Business Day thereafter. Addresses for notice may be changed by giving notice in accordance with this Section. 

7.8   Assignment  

        This Agreement or any or all of the rights or obligations hereunder may not be assigned by either Amphastar or DRC without the prior written consent of the other,
provided that (i) Amphastar, without such consent, may assign the entire Agreement and its rights and obligations hereunder to an arm's length bona fide third party in connection with the
transfer or sale of all or substantially all of its assets or business, or in the event of its merger or consolidation or change in control or similar transaction and provided that such assignment
includes the Security Agreement and the Acquisition Agreements and the assignee assumes the obligations of Amphastar hereunder and thereunder, and 

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(ii) DRC
may assign this Agreement in whole or in part by way of security to a financial institution or other lender and/or to an Affiliate of DRC and/or as part of a sale of a material part of
DRC whether by way of a reorganization or otherwise, without the consent of Amphastar, provided DRC gives written notice of such assignment to Amphastar. This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of
and be binding upon the Parties and their respective successors (including any successor by reason of amalgamation or statutory arrangement of any Party) and permitted assigns. 

7.9   Further Assurances  

        Each Party shall do such acts and shall execute such further documents, conveyances, deeds, assignments, transfers and the like, and will cause the doing of such
acts and will cause the execution of such further documents as are within its power as any other Party may in writing at any time and from time to time reasonably request be done and/or executed, in
order to give full effect to the provisions of this Agreement and the Closing Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, DRC and Amphastar agree to co-operate on any
applicable accounting or tax issues arising from the transaction contemplated hereby. 

7.10 Independent Parties  

        Nothing contained in this Agreement shall in any way or for any purpose constitute any Party a partner of any other Party in the conduct of any business or
otherwise or a member of a joint venture or joint enterprise or create any fiduciary relationship among them. Except as set forth in Sections 4.1 (j) and
4.1 (k), neither of Amphastar on the one hand or DRC on the other shall have any authority to act for or to assume any obligation or responsibility on behalf of the other and neither of Amphastar on
the one hand or DRC on the other shall have any authority to bind the other to act or to undertake any obligation or responsibility whatsoever. 

7.11 Public Announcements  

        The Parties agree to discuss and co-ordinate all public announcements concerning the transactions contemplated herein except as may be necessary, in
the opinion of counsel to the Party making such disclosure, to comply with the requirements of any Applicable Law. If any such public statement or release is so required, the Party making such
disclosure shall, where practicable, consult with the other Party prior to making such statement or release and shall use reasonable efforts acting in good faith, to agree upon a text for such
statement or release which is satisfactory to both Parties. Subject to the Closing, Amphastar and DRC will discuss and agree on the appropriate method for making a joint announcement about such
Closing. 

7.12 Severability  

        If any covenant, obligation or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any Person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such covenant, obligation or agreement to Persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable
shall not be affected thereby and each covenant, obligation and provision of this Agreement shall be separately valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law. 

7.13 Specific Performance  

        Each of the Parties hereto acknowledges that the other Party may have no adequate remedy at law if it fails to perform any of its obligations under this
Agreement. In such event, each of the Parties agrees that the other Party shall have the right, in addition to any other rights it may have (whether at law or in equity), to equitable remedies such as
injunction and specific performance of this Agreement. 

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7.14 Third Party Beneficiary  

        Nothing in this Agreement or in any agreement entered into pursuant hereto or in connection herewith is intended expressly or by implication to, or shall, confer
upon any person other than the Parties and their respective Representatives, any rights or remedies of any kind. 

7.15 Counterparts  

        This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by facsimile transmission. Each executed counterpart shall be deemed to be an original. All
executed counterparts taken together shall constitute one agreement. 

7.16 Facsimile Execution  

        To evidence the fact that it has executed this Agreement, a Party may send a copy of its executed counterpart to the other Party by facsimile transmission. That
Party shall be deemed to have executed this Agreement on the date it sent such facsimile transmission. In such event, such Party shall forthwith deliver to the other Party the counterpart of this
Agreement executed by such Party. 

7.17 Confidentiality  

        All information furnished by DRC to Amphastar or by Amphastar to DRC in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, as well as the
terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement, shall be kept confidential by Amphastar and DRC and shall be used by Amphastar and DRC only in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated hereby, except in connection with the enforcement of rights or exercise of remedies under this Agreement and the Security Agreement and except to the extent that such information
(i) is already known by the party to whom the information is disclosed or in the public domain at the time the information is disclosed, (ii) thereafter becomes lawfully obtainable from
other sources, (iii) is required to be disclosed in any document to be filed with any federal, state, provincial, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency
or instrumentality, domestic or foreign or (iv) is required to be disclosed under securities laws or regulations applicable to DRC or its affiliates, or by court order. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, either Party may disclose such information to its Affiliates, directors, officers, investors, bankers, advisors, trustees and representatives, provided that such Persons shall be informed
of the confidential nature of such information and shall be obligated to keep such information confidential pursuant to the terms of this Section 7.17. 

7.18 WAIVER OF JURY  

        FOR THE PURPOSES OF ANY LITIGATION COMMENCED IN THE UNITED STATES, EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT
MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LITIGATION (A) TO ENFORCE OR DEFEND ANY RIGHTS UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT; OR (B) ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO ANY
RELATIONSHIP EXISTING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT; AND AGREES THAT ANY SUCH LITIGATION SHALL BE TRIED BEFORE A COURT AND NOT BEFORE A JURY. EACH PARTY HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE OTHER PARTY
HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE WAIVERS IN THIS SECTION 7.18. 

7.19 Service of Process  

        Each Party irrevocably consents to the service of process out of the courts of the State of New York in accordance with the local rules of civil procedure or by
mailing a copy thereof, by registered mail, postage prepaid to such Party at the address of such Party, or by sending a copy thereof by facsimile or by email in pdf format to such Party at the
facsimile number or email address of such Party determined under Section 7.7. 

[signature page to follow]

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        TO WITNESS THEIR AGREEMENT, the Parties have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. 

	 	 	AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	By:	/s/  DAVID W. NASSIF      
 Name: David W. Nassif

Title: Chief Financial Officer
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	DRUG ROYALTY USA, INC.
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	By:	/s/  BEHZAD KHOSROWSHAHI          
 Name: Behzad Khosrowshahi

Title: President and CEO

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   SCHEDULE A

DEFINITIONS  

"Acquisition" has the meaning ascribed thereto in recital B to this Agreement. 

"Acquisition Agreements" has the meaning ascribed thereto in subsection 3.1.5(a). 

"Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient" or "API" means the drug substance cosyntropin, and any analog,
derivative, improvement or variation of such active pharmaceutical ingredient. 

"Affiliate" means a Person which, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with another. 

"Agreement" means this agreement, all attached schedules and any agreement, or schedule supplementing or amending this agreement. All uses of the words
"hereto", "herein," "hereof," "hereby" and "hereunder" and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular section or portion of it. References to an Article, Section,
Subsection, or Schedule refer to the applicable article, section, subsection, or schedule of this Agreement. 

"Applicable Law" means, in respect of any Person, property, transaction or event, any statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, regulatory policy,
by-law, order, judgment, decree or restriction of any kind whatever applicable to that Person, property, transaction or event. 

"Business Day" means any day of the week other than a Saturday, Sunday or statutory or civic holiday observed in each of Toronto, Ontario and Rancho
Cucamonga, California. 

"Claim" has the meaning ascribed thereto in Article 6. 

"Closing" and "Closing Date" have the respective meanings ascribed thereto in Section 5.1. 

"Closing Document" means any document, instrument, undertaking or agreement made or delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement. 

"Confidentiality Agreement" means that certain confidentiality agreement entered into by and between Amphastar and DRC dated November 7, 2002. 

"Control" (including, with correlative meanings, the terms "controlled by" and
"under common control with") means the possession of the power, in law or in fact, to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a
Person, whether through legal and beneficial ownership of a majority of voting securities or other equity interests, by agreement or otherwise. 

"Cortrosyn" means a pharmaceutical preparation containing the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, in all doses, for all indications and diseases, whether
approved by a Governmental Agency or not, using any delivery mechanism and including any improvement, variation, any minor chemical alteration, new generation or product line extensions, and any
product or combination of products with a chemical or biological formulation that contains the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, manufactured and/or sold by or on behalf of Amphastar, its Affiliates,
licensees, distributors or agents under the Trade Mark or any other name. 

"Encumbrance" means any encumbrance of any kind whatsoever, actual or contingent, fixed or floating, including any security interest, mortgage, lien,
pledge, assignment, charge, trust or deemed trust (whether contractual, statutory or otherwise arising). 

"Excess Cash Flow" for any month means the sum (without duplication) of the gross receipts of Amphastar from all sources minus (i) all cash
operating costs of Amphastar actually incurred in the ordinary course of business including all interest expense and scheduled repayments of bank indebtedness, capital lease obligations and other
liabilities which in accordance with GAAP would be classified upon the balance sheet of Amphastar as long term debt that was either existing at the time of 

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payment
by DRC of the Additional Invested Amount (and the scheduled repayments thereof have not, without the prior written consent of DRC, been amended or otherwise modified or altered) or was
actually incurred subsequently by Amphastar in accordance with an annual budget prepared by Amphastar and approved in writing by DRC or otherwise with the prior written consent of DRC; minus
(ii) any cash expenditure that, in conformity with GAAP, would be required to be classified as a capital expenditure and was actually incurred by Amphastar in accordance with an annual budget
prepared by Amphastar and approved in writing by DRC or otherwise with the prior written consent of DRC. 

"FDA" means the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

"Financial Statements" means the audited consolidated financial statements of Amphastar for the twelve-month period ending as at December 31,2001
and 2002 and the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the 3 month period ended March 31, 2003. 

"GAAP" means U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, unless specifically provided to the contrary herein, from time to time approved by the
Financial Accounting Standards Board, or any successor institute, applicable as at the date on which any calculation or determination is required to be made in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles. 

"Governmental Agency" means any domestic or foreign government whether federal, state, provincial or municipal and any governmental agency, governmental
authority, regulatory authority, governmental tribunal or governmental commission of any kind whatever including the FDA. 

"Including", when used herein or in any Closing Document, means "including without limitation" and shall not be construed to limit any general statement
which it follows to the specific or similar items or matters immediately following it. 

"Indemnified Party" has the meaning ascribed thereto in Article 7. 

"Indemnifying Party" has the meaning ascribed thereto in Article 7. 

"Indemnity Notice" has the meaning ascribed thereto in Article 7. 

"Invested Amount" has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 2.1. 

"Intellectual Property" means all of Amphastar's existing or hereafter acquired right, title and interest in the Territory in and to the Patent Rights,
Trade Marks, Trade Secrets, domain names and internet addresses, know-how and other intellectual property relating to, associated with, covering or embodying Cortrosyn or the Active
Pharmaceutical Ingredient. 

"Material Adverse Financial Change" means any change, event, occurrence or change in the state of facts that has or could be expected to have a material
adverse effect on the financial condition of Amphastar. 

"NDA" means the application (U.S. NDA Number 16-750) for Cortrosyn prepared pursuant to applicable FDA regulations and filed by Organon with
the FDA for authorization to market Cortrosyn within the United States, including all additions, supplements, extensions and modifications thereto made prior to or during the Term; and transferred by
Organon to Amphastar pursuant to the Sale Agreement. 

"Net Sales of Cortrosyn" means (a) gross revenues from sales of Cortrosyn in the Territory by Amphastar, its Affiliates, licensees, distributors
and agents to a purchaser (including, a wholesaler or group purchasing organization and any licensee under Bankruptcy Code Section 365(n)(2)) less deductions actually allowed or specifically
allocated to Cortrosyn by such vendor in accordance with GAAP for: 

	(i)
	trade,
quantity and cash discounts allowed on Cortrosyn; 

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	(ii)
	allowances
or credits to customers on account of rejection or return of Cortrosyn; and

	(iii)
	rebates
to customers;

	(iv)
	charge
backs to wholesalers; and

	(v)
	group
purchasing organization administration fees 

but
without any other deduction, including for withholding taxes, other taxes, bad debts, allowance for doubtful accounts, co-management fees, development expenses, educational and
promotional expenses or any other expenses, but in no event shall such deductions in aggregate exceed 17.4% of gross revenues from sales of Cortrosyn in the Territory; and (b) all amounts
recovered by or paid to Amphastar pursuant to a settlement, order or judgment in respect of any claim or legal proceeding relating to Cortrosyn or any of the Product Rights or Intellectual Property or
any right of Amphastar to manufacture, market, sell or distribute Cortrosyn or the ownership or rights of Amphastar to any of the Product Rights or Intellectual Property. For the purposes hereof,
"gross revenues" shall mean units shipped times (a) the purchase price in the case of indirect sales through wholesalers and (b) the contract price in the case of direct sales to
customers and shall be determined in accordance with GAAP, consistently applied. 

"Parties" means Amphastar and DRC, collectively, and "Party" means each of them. 

"Patent Rights" means all of Amphastar's existing or hereafter acquired right, title and interest in the Territory to the patents and patent
applications claiming, relating to or associated with Cortrosyn or the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient and all improvements thereto made by Amphastar or its Affiliates, including, all divisions,
continuations, partial continuations, extensions, substitutions, confirmations, registrations, revalidations, additions or reissues of or to any of the patents or patent applications. 

"Person" includes an individual, body corporate, partnership, joint venture, co-operative, trust or unincorporated organization,
Governmental Agency or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any other entity recognized by law. 

"Prime Rate" for any day means the rate of interest expressed as a rate per annum that JP Morgan Chase establishes at its head office in the city of New
York, as a reference rate of interest that it will charge on that day for US Dollar demand loans to its corporate customers in the United States and which it at present refers to as its prime rate. 

"Product Rights" means all of the rights to Cortrosyn acquired by Amphastar under the Acquisition Agreements including the NDA, copies of all FDA files,
regulatory files and formulae for Cortrosyn and the most recent master batch record for Cortrosyn. 

"Purchased Assets" has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Sale Agreement and includes the Product Rights and Intellectual Property. 

"Quarter" means a calendar quarter ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 in each calendar year. 

"Registration" means the obtaining of all approvals and authorizations under Applicable Law to legally manufacture, package, market, distribute,
promote, offer for sale and sell Cortrosyn to end users in the Territory. 

"Representative" means each Affiliate of a Party and the respective directors, officers, employees and agents of such Party and its Affiliates. 

"Royalty Interest" has the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 2.2(a). 

"Security Agreement" has the meaning assigned thereto in subsection 4.1(d). 

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"Tax Returns" means all reports, returns and other documents filed or required to be filed by Amphastar and its Affiliates in respect of Taxes or in
respect of or pursuant to any Applicable Law. 

"Taxes" means all national, federal, provincial, state, municipal, local, foreign or other taxes, imposts, levies, assessments and government fees,
charges or dues, lawfully levied, assessed or imposed and all interest and penalties thereon. 

"Term" has the meaning assigned thereto in Section 2.3. 

"Territory" means the United States of America and its respective territories and possessions. 

"Trade Mark" means the United States trade mark Cortrosyn® registration number 779366 any and all United States trade marks, service marks
or symbols, trade devices, certification marks, trade names and applications therefor in respect of, associated with or relating to Cortrosyn now or hereafter filed by or issued, licensed or assigned
to or under the control of or owned under common law by Amphastar or its Affiliates in the Territory and including all reissues, extensions, continuations, renewals, supplements or amendments thereto. 

"Trade Secrets" means all information, technical data, experimental procedure, scientific and medical information invented, developed, controlled or
acquired prior to or during the Term by or on behalf of Amphastar or its Affiliates in the Territory relating to the development, manufacturing, distributing, marketing, promoting, offering for sale
or sale of Cortrosyn, the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient or the Product Rights, including all information contained in health and marketing registration applications filed by or on behalf of
Amphastar or its Affiliates or Organon or its Affiliates relating to Cortrosyn, and all pre-clinical and clinical data, product forms, specifications and manufacturing data relating to
Cortrosyn, the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient or the Product Rights, including all Technical Information (as such term is defined in the Sale Agreement). 

"Transmission" means any electronic means of sending messages, including facsimile transmission and email which produces a paper record. 

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   SCHEDULE B

ILLUSTRATION OF CALCULATION

OF ROYALTY INTEREST UNDER SECTION 2.2(g)  

	1.
	If
the inventory shortage giving rise to the Backorder commences in the third month of Quarter 1, Net Sales of Cortrosyn in Quarter 1 (before the Section 2.2(g) adjustment) are
$3 million, the Backorder is $2 million and is filled by the sale of Cortrosyn in Quarter 2:

	(a)
	Royalty
Interest under Section 2.2(a) = (23% X 2,500,000) + (3% X 500,000) = $590,000 (calculated and paid in first 30 days of Quarter 2).

	(b)
	Section 2.2(g)
adjustment (calculated and paid in first 30 days of Quarter 3) is the difference between the Net Sales of Cortrosyn of $3 million plus the
$2 million of Backorders calculated pursuant to Section 2.2(a) and the Royalty Interest calculated under subparagraph (a) above. DRC's entitlement under
Section 2.2(g) = [(23% X 2,500,000) + (3% X 2,500,000)]—$590,000 = $60,000.

	2.
	If
the inventory shortage giving rise to the Backorder commences in the third month of Quarter 1, Net Sales of Cortrosyn in Quarter 1 (before the Section 2.2(g) adjustment) are
$5 million, the Backorder is $3 million and is filled by the sale of Cortrosyn in Quarter 2:

	(a)
	Royalty
Interest under Section 2.2(a) = (23% X 2,500,000) + (3% X 2,500,000) = $650,000 (calculated and paid in first 30 days of Quarter 2).

	(b)
	Section 2.2(g)
adjustment (calculated and paid in first 30 days of Quarter 3) is the difference between the Net Sales of Cortrosyn of $5 million plus the
$3 million of Backorders calculated pursuant to Section 2.2(a) and the Royalty Interest calculated under subparagraph (a) above. DRC's entitlement under
Section 2.2(g) = [(23% X 2,500,000) + (3% X 2,500,000) + (1% X 2,500,000)]—$650,000 = $25,000. 

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