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Exhibit 10.9

					
	 	 	 	 	 
	
	 	TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT
	 	 

     THIS TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of the 17 day of January,
2006 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into between FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC., a Delaware
corporation (“FALLBROOK”), having a place of business at 9444 Waples St., Suite 410, San Diego,
California 92121 and ASHLAND INC., by and through its division VALVOLINE, a Kentucky corporation
(“VALVOLINE”), having a place of business at 3499 Blazer Parkway, Lexington, Kentucky 40509.

     WHEREAS, FALLBROOK owns or has exclusive rights in certain technology regarding the
NuVinciTM continuously variable transmission technology (the “NuVinci Technology”) and is
the owner of all right, title and interest in and to the trademarks listed herein on Exhibit A (the
“Trademark”);

     WHEREAS, VALVOLINE is engaged in the business of, among other things, the design,
manufacturing, distribution, and sale of various lubricants, greases, traction fluids, cleaning
products and other associated products;

     WHEREAS, VALVOLINE wishes to license from FALLBROOK the right to use the Trademark in
connection with VALVOLINE’s development, marketing, promotion, distribution and sale of VALVOLINE’s
lubricants, greases, traction fluids, cleaning products and other associated products for use with
the NuVinci Technology(“Products”), and FALLBROOK desires to license to VALVOLINE the Trademark for
such purposes, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants herein
contained, the Parties agree as follows:

1. LICENSE GRANT

     1.1 License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, FALLBROOK
hereby grants to VALVOLINE, under the rights FALLBROOK has or may have in the Trademark, a
worldwide, a non-transferable, exclusive license, without the right to sublicense, during the term
of this Agreement, to use, commercially exploit and display the Trademark solely in connection with
the marketing, promotion, advertisement, distribution, lease or sale of Products. All rights of
FALLBROOK in and to the Trademark not expressly granted under this Section 1.1 are reserved by
FALLBROOK.

     1.2 VALVOLINE Obligations. Where appropriate as determined by VALVOLINE and FALLBROOK
in good faith, VALVOLINE shall include, on each promotional, operational or other materials,
package inserts or manuals for the Products, language that has been approved by FALLBROOK that
describes the NuVinci Technology. FALLBROOK or its authorized representatives may examine and
inspect VALVOLINE’s locations where it conducts its marketing and advertising efforts and materials
for the purpose of determining VALVOLINE’s compliance with the marketing and advertising
obligations set forth in this Agreement. Any such inspection would be during the normal business
hours of VALVOLINE and FALLBROOK

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would provide VALVOLINE with at least ten (10) days written notice of its intent to inspect
any location.

     1.3 Restrictions.

          (a) VALVOLINE shall not use (or authorize the reproduction or use of) the Trademark in any
manner whatsoever other than as expressly authorized by this Agreement.

          (b) During the term and after any termination of this Agreement, VALVOLINE shall not use as
its own any service mark, service name, trade name, trademark, design or logo(s) confusingly
similar to (i) the Trademark, including without limitation any mark, word or design that
incorporates the word “NuVinci” (or its associated logo) or any mark, word or design confusingly
similar thereto, or (ii) any other service mark, service name, trade name, trademark, design, or
logo(s) of FALLBROOK.

          (c) VALVOLINE shall not register the Trademark without FALLBROOK’s express prior written
consent, and FALLBROOK shall retain the exclusive right to apply for and obtain registrations for
the Trademark throughout the world.

          (d) VALVOLINE shall not challenge the validity of the Trademark, nor shall VALVOLINE challenge
FALLBROOK’s ownership of the Trademark or the enforceability of FALLBROOK’s rights therein.

     1.4 Notice. In connection with the use of the Trademark, VALVOLINE shall (a) mark
each use with the appropriate trademark symbol as set forth in Exhibit A, and (b) either (i)
include a trademark notice in a form reading, “NuVinciTM is a trademark of FALLBROOK
Technologies Inc.” or (ii) place an asterisk immediately after and slightly above the use of the
Trademark, referring to a footnote reading “Trademark of FALLBROOK Technologies Inc.” If the
Trademark is used multiple times on or in a particular Product, document, advertisement or other
material, the symbol and notice need only be used in connection with the first prominent use of the
Trademark on or in such Product, document, advertisement or other material.

     1.5 Maintenance, Renewal and Enforcement.

          (a) VALVOLINE agrees to cooperate with FALLBROOK’s preparation and filing of any applications,
renewals or other documentation necessary or useful to protect FALLBROOK’s intellectual property
rights in the Trademark.

          (b) VALVOLINE shall notify FALLBROOK promptly of any actual or threatened infringements,
imitations or unauthorized uses of the Trademark of which VALVOLINE becomes aware.

          (c) FALLBROOK shall have the sole right, though it is under no obligation, to bring any action
for any past, present and future infringements of its intellectual property rights in the
Trademark. VALVOLINE shall cooperate with FALLBROOK, at FALLBROOK’s expense for any out-of-pocket
costs incurred by VALVOLINE, in any efforts by FALLBROOK to enforce its rights in the Trademark or
to prosecute third party infringers of the Trademark.

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FALLBROOK shall be entitled to retain any and all damages and other monies awarded or
otherwise paid in connection with any such action.

     1.6 Reservation of Rights; No Implied Licenses. VALVOLINE acknowledges that FALLBROOK
is the sole owner of all right, title and interest in and to the Trademark, and that VALVOLINE has
not acquired, and shall not acquire, any right, title or interest in or to the Trademark except the
limited right to use the Trademark as expressly set forth in this Agreement. All use of the
Trademark by VALVOLINE, and all goodwill associated with such use, shall inure to the benefit of
FALLBROOK. Except for the license set forth in Section 1.1 above, under no circumstances shall
VALVOLINE, as a result of this Agreement, obtain any ownership interest or other right in any
invention, discovery, composition or other technology, or in any patent right or other intellectual
property right, of FALLBROOK.

     1.7 Reasonable Efforts. VALVOLINE agrees to use reasonable efforts to market,
promote, advertise, distribute, lease and sell Products based on the reasonable discretion of
VALVOLINE and FALLBROOK to create and meet market demand.

2. QUALITY CONTROL

     2.1 Trademark Guidelines. Use of the Trademark hereunder shall be in accordance with
the provisions of Section 1, this Section 2 and FALLBROOK’s trademark guidelines, which are
attached hereto as Exhibit B and which may be updated from time to time by FALLBROOK upon
reasonable notice to VALVOLINE. VALVOLINE shall not use the Trademark in any manner whatsoever
other than as expressly authorized by this Agreement.

     2.2 Conduct of Business. VALVOLINE shall conduct its business in a manner that will
not reflect adversely on the Trademark. VALVOLINE shall use the Trademark in a manner that does
not derogate FALLBROOK’s rights in the Trademark or the value of the Trademark, and shall take no
action that would interfere with, diminish or tarnish those rights or value.

     2.3 Quality of Products. All Products shall be manufactured pursuant to the formulas,
standards and specifications furnished or approved, from time to time, by FALLBROOK and shall
uniformly be of such quality as will, in FALLBROOK’s reasonable judgement, protect and enhance the
goodwill, image and reputation adhering to the Trademark. The parties shall establish performance
criteria and reporting standards to ensure such quality is maintained. VALVOLINE shall cooperate
fully with FALLBROOK in enabling FALLBROOK to ascertain that the Products and any related technical
information meet FALLBROOK’s quality standards. Such cooperation shall include, without
limitation, providing FALLBROOK promptly with all communication from third parties regarding the
quality of the Products and providing FALLBROOK with access to VALVOLINE’s Product packaging and
distribution facilities for reasonable inspection by FALLBROOK. VALVOLINE shall provide access to
FALLBROOK or its authorized representatives to any and all of VALVOLINE’s manufacturing plants or
sales offices for the purpose of inspecting the methods, equipment, facilities and raw materials
used in the manufacture of Products. Any such access would be during the normal business hours of
VALVOLINE and FALLBROOK would provide VALVOLINE with at least ten (10) days written notice of its
intent to inspect any location.

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     2.4 Product Recall. Upon request from one of FALLBROOK’s licensees, from regulatory
authorities or at FALLBROOK’s request, FALLBROOK and VALVOLINE shall meet and discuss in good faith
whether a recall of Product is appropriate. After such good faith discussions if the parties agree
that a recall is appropriate then Valvoline shall immediately commence a product recall and the
parties shall share the initial cost of the recall, provided however that if the recall is later
determined to be due to the fault of one of the parties, then the party at fault shall reimburse
the other party for its share of the initial cost of the recall. However, FALLBROOK shall have the
right, at its own discretion, after such good faith discussions, to request that VALVOLINE
immediately recall any or all Product upon written notice to VALVOLINE if the Products could result
in unreasonable injury to the public or otherwise significantly and adversely impact the value of
the Trademark, provided that any recall so requested by written notice shall be commenced by
VALVOLINE immediately upon receipt of such written notice from FALLBROOK and such recall shall be
at the initial expense of FALLBROOK, provided further that if it is later proven that any such
recall is a result of the negligent acts, willful or otherwise wrongful misconduct of VALVOLINE,
VALVOLINE shall be responsible for the expense of any such recall.

     2.5 Samples. Prior to distributing any Product or materials (including, without
limitation, any advertising, packaging or other publicly disseminated materials or promotional
literature) that bear the Trademark or describe the NuVinci Technology, VALVOLINE shall first
submit to FALLBROOK samples of such Products or materials for FALLBROOK’s approval. If FALLBROOK
discovers any improper use of the Trademark or description of the NuVinci Technology on any such
submission and delivers a writing describing in detail the improper use to VALVOLINE, VALVOLINE
shall remedy the improper use immediately. In the event that FALLBROOK fails to provide VALVOLINE
with written notice of disapproval within ten (10) days of the receipt of any sample, such sample
shall be deemed approved by FALLBROOK. Upon written approval from FALLBROOK of any Product,
VALVOLINE shall have the right to include “NuVinciTM Certified” on such Product.

3. PAYMENTS.

     3.1 License Fee. Within five (5) days following the Effective Date, VALVOLINE shall
pay to FALLBROOK a license fee of *** (the “Initial License Fee”).

     3.2 Royalty. VALVOLINE shall pay to FALLBROOK:

          (a) for Products with a Net Margin *** a royalty of       ***       of Net Sales for such Product;

          (b) for Products with a Net Margin within the range of *** to, but not including,       ***       , a
royalty of *** of Net Sales for such Product; and

          (c) for Products with or above a Net Margin of       ***       , a royalty of       ***       of Net Sales for
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          As used herein with respect to any Product (i) “Net Margin” shall mean the ratio (expressed as
a percentage) of the gross sales price for any Product less VALVOLINE’s actual cost to manufacture
such Product and less any freight costs incurred by VALVOLINE for such Product to the gross sales
price of such Product, and (ii) “Net Sales” shall mean, with respect to any Product sold by
VALVOLINE, the actual sales price of such Product invoiced by VALVOLINE, less taxes on sales value,
applicable sales deductions and the corresponding freight.

     3.3 Statements. VALVOLINE shall render to FALLBROOK, on a quarterly basis, a detailed
written statement of the Royalties due to FALLBROOK for such quarter, which statement shall include
(a) the number and type of Products sold or otherwise disseminated by VALVOLINE during such quarter
and cumulatively during the term of this Agreement, (b) the gross revenues received by VALVOLINE
for sale or other dissemination of Products during such quarter and cumulatively during the term of
this Agreement, and (c) any other information necessary or useful to calculating the Royalties due
hereunder. Concurrent with the rendering of such statement, VALVOLINE shall remit any payment due
for such quarter. Each statement and the accompanying payment shall be delivered to FALLBROOK
within thirty (30) days following the end of each quarterly period. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
if during the term of this Agreement VALVOLINE is unable, after using reasonable efforts, to sell
at least *** gallons of Products, then with respect to the final quarterly Royalty
payment due hereunder, VALVOLINE would only be required to pay to FALLBROOK the positive remainder
of (a) the amount of such final quarterly royalty payment, less (b) the Initial License Fee.

     3.4 Books and Records. VALVOLINE shall maintain complete and accurate books and
records relating to each statement rendered pursuant to Section 3.3 of this Agreement for a period
of no less than three (3) years following the end of the calendar year following the rendering of
such statement. FALLBROOK or its authorized representatives may examine and inspect such books and
records for the purpose of determining the accuracy of statements and/or payments rendered by
VALVOLINE. Any such inspection would be during the normal business hours of VALVOLINE and
FALLBROOK would provide VALVOLINE with at least ten (10) days written notice of such inspection.
In the event that such examination and inspection reveals that VALVOLINE has failed to properly
account for and pay Royalties owed FALLBROOK by an amount equal to or greater than *** of the
Royalties actually due in any given quarter, VALVOLINE shall bear all expenses reasonably incurred
by FALLBROOK in connection with such examination and inspection.

4. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

     4.1 Development Efforts. VALVOLINE shall perform its obligations and meet its
developmental goals set forth on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit C. If VALVOLINE
(a) fails to perform such obligations or meet such development goals, or (b) fails to meet the
quality or manufacturing cost for the Product, taking into account the specialized premium nature
of the Products, as required by FALLBROOK and provided to VALVOLINE from time to time, then
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license from FALLBROOK to VALVOLINE under Section 1.1 above for a period of ninety (90) days
(the “Suspension Period”). During the Suspension Period, VALVOLINE shall not have the right to use
the Trademark on a Product for the specific application under development (“Development Product”),
but shall be able to continue to use the Trademark on other non-related Products and as discussed
on Exhibit C, FALLBROOK shall have the right to pursue another development partner for such
Development Product. FALLBROOK shall provide VALVOLINE with written notice of the failure and a
list of performance goals. If, prior to the expiration of the Suspension Period, VALVOLINE meets
or exceeds such performance goals, and pays to FALLBROOK a reinstatement fee equal to the average
quarterly royalty payment for the preceding calendar year or the current calendar year if there is
no preceding one (the “Reinstatement Fee”), then the suspension on the license from FALLBROOK to
VALVOLINE under Section 1.1 for the Development Product shall be removed and VALVOLINE shall once
again have the right to use the Trademark in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement on such Development Product and FALLBROOK shall not be able to enter a license agreement
with any other development partners for that Development Product. If VALVOLINE does not meet or
exceed such performance goals or pay to FALLBROOK the Reinstatement Fee during the Suspension
Period, then FALLBROOK shall have the right upon written notice to VALVOLINE to terminate this
Agreement for such Development Product and can freely enter agreements with additional parties to
develop another product in lieu of the Development Product and license the Trademark for such
product.

     4.2 FALLBROOK’s Publication of Results. VALVOLINE shall promptly provide to FALLBROOK
copies of all data, information and other results of VALVOLINE’s development and/or testing of any
Products (the “Results”) in accordance with Exhibit C. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in
this Agreement, FALLBROOK shall have the right to disclose the Results in connection with its
development and commercialization of the NuVinci Technology, provided, however, that FALLBROOK
shall indicate on any literature that the Results were attained using the Products and that other
products may provide different results.

5. TERM AND TERMINATION.

     5.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall
continue in full force and effect for seven (7) years thereafter, unless terminated earlier as
provided in this Section 5.

     5.2 Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written
notice to the other party if (a) the other party breaches any term or condition of this Agreement
and fails to correct such breach within thirty (30) days following written notice specifying such
breach; or (b) the other party applies for or consents to the appointment of a receiver, trustee or
liquidator for substantially all of its assets, or such a receiver, trustee or liquidator is
appointed for the other party; or the other party has filed against it an involuntary petition for
bankruptcy that has not been dismissed within sixty (60) days thereof; or the other party files a
voluntary petition for bankruptcy or a petition or answer seeking reorganization, becomes or is
insolvent or bankrupt, admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they mature, or makes an
assignment for the benefit of creditors.

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     5.3 Termination. FALLBROOK shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without
cause upon (a) ninety (90) days prior written notice to VALVOLINE, and (b) payment to VALVOLINE of
an amount equal to (i) the Initial License Fee, and (ii) the out-of-pocket costs incurred by
VALVOLINE after the Effective Date for resources specifically devoted to development of a new
specialty traction fluid product designed specifically for use with the NuVinci Technology, not to
exceed *** . In addition, FALLBROOK will reimburse VALVOLINE for all materials
purchased by VALVOLINE for materials exclusive to NuVinci approved products, including, but not
limited to labels, bottles and base stocks. VALVOLINE shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement without cause upon (a) ninety (90) days prior written notice to FALLBROOK, and (b)
payment to FALLBROOK of a severance fee in the amount of *** in the aggregate provided however,
that VALVOLINE shall also forfeit any claim it has or may have to the Initial License Fee under
Section 3.3.

     5.4 Effect of Termination. Upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement,
all rights and licenses granted hereunder shall immediately terminate, except that Sections 1.3,
3.4, 5.4, 7, 8, 9 and 10 shall survive. Neither party shall be liable to the other party for
damages of any kind solely as a result of terminating this Agreement in accordance with its terms,
and any such termination of this Agreement by a party will be without prejudice to any other right
or remedy of such party under this Agreement or applicable law.

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party hereby represents and warrants to the other party as follows:

     6.1 Corporate Existence. Such party is a corporation or other legal entity duly
incorporated or organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction
of its incorporation or organization.

     6.2 Authorization and Enforcement of Obligations. Such party (a) has the corporate
power and authority and the legal right to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations
hereunder, and (b) has taken all necessary corporate action on its part to authorize the execution
and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder. This Agreement
has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of such party, and constitutes a legal, valid,
binding obligation, enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms.

     6.3 No Consents. All necessary consents, approvals and authorizations of all
governmental authorities and other persons or entities required to be obtained by such party in
connection with this Agreement have been obtained.

     6.4 No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of
such party’s obligations hereunder (a) do not conflict with or violate any requirement of
applicable laws or regulations, and (b) do not conflict with, or constitute a default under, any
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7. INDEMNIFICATION

     VALVOLINE, at its own expense, shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend FALLBROOK, its
affiliates, successors and assigns, and its and their directors, officers, employees and agents,
against any claim, demand, cause of action, debt, expense or liability (including attorney’s fees
and costs), to the extent that it (a) is based on a claim that any Product fails to meet any
applicable regulatory requirements or (b) is based upon VALVOLINE’s misuse of the Trademark, except
to the extent that any such claim, demand, cause of action, debt, expense or liability is a result
of the negligence or willful misconduct of FALLBROOK.

     FALLBROOK, at its own expense, shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend VALVOLINE, its
affiliates, successors and assigns, and its and their directors, officers, employees and agents,
against any claim, demand, cause of action, debt, expense or liability (including attorney’s fees
and costs), to the extent resulting from a third party claim that VALVOLINE’s use of the NuVinci
Technology or the Trademark results in infringement of such third party’s intellectual property,
except to the extent that any such claim, demand, cause of action, debt, expense or liability is a
result of the negligence or willful misconduct of VALVOLINE.

8. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY

     8.1 Warranties. FALLBROOK WARRANTS THAT THE TRADEMARK DOES NOT INFRINGE UPON THE
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OR ANY OTHER RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTIES. FALLBROOK HEREBY SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

     8.2 Damages. IN NO EVENT SHALL FALLBROOK OR VALVOLINE, OR ANY OF THEIR DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, LICENSORS, SUPPLIERS OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF
GOODWILL OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT. The foregoing limitation of
liability and exclusion of certain damages shall apply regardless of the failure of essential
purpose of any remedies available to either party.

9. INSURANCE

     VALVOLINE shall at all times during the term of this Agreement maintain comprehensive general
liability insurance (including product and contract liability) of at least *** . VALVOLINE shall provide FALLBROOK with a copy of such insurance policy no
later than thirty (30) days following the Effective Date.

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     10.1 Confidential Information. As used herein, “Confidential Information” shall mean
all information of any kind whatsoever, and all tangible and intangible embodiments thereof of any
kind whatsoever, that is disclosed by a party (the “Discloser”) to the other party (the
“Recipient”) and is marked, identified as or otherwise acknowledged to be confidential at the time
of disclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information described in clause (a)
above shall not include information that Recipient can establish by written documentation (i) has
been publicly known prior to disclosure of such information by Discloser, (ii) has become publicly
known, without fault on the part of Recipient, subsequent to disclosure of such information by
Discloser, (iii) has been received by Recipient at any time from a source, other than Discloser,
rightfully having possession of and the right to disclose such information, (iv) has been otherwise
known by Recipient prior to disclosure of such information by Discloser, or (v) was developed by
Recipient independently of the disclosure of Confidential Information by Discloser. During the
term of this Agreement and following the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, the
Recipient shall maintain in confidence all Confidential Information disclosed by the Discloser, and
shall not use, disclose or grant the use of such Confidential Information without express written
permission of the Discloser except on a need-to-know basis to those directors, officers, employees,
consultants, contractors or permitted assignees, to the extent such disclosure is reasonably
necessary in connection with the Recipient’s activities as expressly authorized by this Agreement.
To the extent that disclosure is authorized by this Agreement, prior to disclosure, the Recipient
shall obtain agreement of any such person or entity to hold in confidence and not make use of the
Confidential Information for any purpose other than those permitted by this Agreement. The
Recipient shall notify the disclosing party promptly upon discovery of any unauthorized use or
disclosure of the Confidential Information.

     10.2 Permitted Disclosures. The confidentiality obligations contained in this Section
10 shall not apply to the extent that the Recipient is required to disclose information by law,
order or regulation of a governmental agency or a court of competent jurisdiction, provided that
the Recipient shall provide written notice thereof to the Discloser and sufficient opportunity to
object to any such disclosure or to request confidential treatment thereof.

     10.3 Terms of this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein, during the term of
this Agreement and for a period of five (5) years thereafter, neither party shall disclose any
terms or conditions of this Agreement to any third party without the prior consent of the other
party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to execution of this Agreement, the parties shall
agree upon a press release that either party may disclose to any third party.

11. U.S. LAWS AND REGULATIONS

     The parties are subject to U.S. laws and regulations governing the export of U.S. products and
technology. The parties agree that they will not directly or indirectly engage in any acts which
would constitute a violation of any such laws or regulations. The parties acknowledge that certain
laws of the United States may result in the imposition of sanctions on either party and its
employees in the event that either party directly or indirectly, offers, promises, or payments are
made to government officials or others for the purpose of influencing decisions favorable to that
particular party. Each of the parties hereto agree that its activities under this Agreement, and
the payment to either party of any monies or consideration contemplated hereunder are proper and
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an official of any government agency or a corporation owned by a governmental unit and that no
part of any monies or consideration paid hereunder shall accrue for the benefit of any such
official.

12. MISCELLANEOUS

     12.1 Notices. Any consent, notice or report required or permitted to be given or made
under this Agreement by one of the parties to the other shall be in writing and addressed to such
other party at its address indicated below, or to such other address as the addressee shall have
last furnished in writing to the addressor, and shall be delivered as follows, with notice deemed
effective as indicated: (a) by personal delivery, when actually delivered; (b) by overnight
courier, upon written verification of receipt; (c) by facsimile transmission, upon receipt of
successful electronic transmission; or (d) by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, upon verification of receipt.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	If to FALLBROOK:
	 	Fallbrook Technologies Inc.

9444 Waples St., Suite 410

San Diego, California 92121

Attention: President and CEO

	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	With a copy to:
	 	Morrison & Foerster LLP

12531 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100

San Diego, California 92130

Attention: Jacob V. Handy

	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	If to VALVOLINE:
	 	Valvoline, a divison of Ashland Inc.
	 

	 	 	 	3499 Blazer Parkway
	 

	 	 	 	Lexington, Kentucky 40509
	 

	 	 	 	Attention: Robert Craycraft

     12.2 Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any right or obligation hereunder may be
assigned or otherwise transferred (whether voluntarily, by operation of law, in connection with a
change in control or otherwise) by either party, without the prior express written consent of the
other party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, except that VALVOLINE may assign this
Agreement to its parent company or any subsidiary, division or affiliate thereof and FALLBROOK may
assign this agreement under a transfer or sale of substantially all of its assets related to this
Agreement, including but not limited to merger, consolidation, acquisition, change of control, or
similar transaction, provided however that if FALLBROOK assigns its rights or obligations hereunder
by such a transaction that VALVOLINE shall have the right at its sole discretion and within thirty
(30) days notice of FALLBROOK’s intent to assign its rights and obligations under such a
transaction to terminate this Agreement and the requirements of Section 5.3 shall not apply,
however Section 5.4 will continue to operate as to the survival of certain terms of this Agreement.
Upon request for transfer or assignment of any right or duty hereunder by either party, the other
party shall be entitled to request, and the transmitting or assigning party shall deliver, whatever
corporate documents the other party may desire in order to determine the existing and proposed
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of the assigning party under this Agreement. Any purported assignment or transfer in
violation of this Section 12.2 shall be void.

     12.3 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof
that would require the application of any other law.

     12.4 Injunctive Relief. VALVOLINE acknowledges that a breach of its obligations under
this Agreement, including, without limitation, its obligations set forth in Sections 1.3, 1.4 and
2, would cause FALLBROOK irreparable damage. Accordingly, VALVOLINE agrees that in the event of
such breach or threatened breach, in addition to remedies at law, FALLBROOK shall have the right to
injunctive or other equitable relief to prevent VALVOLINE’s violations of its obligations
hereunder.

     12.5 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to
any person, place or circumstance, shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent
possible so as to effect the intent of the parties, or, if incapable of such enforcement, shall be
deemed to be deleted from this Agreement, and the remainder of this Agreement and such provisions
as applied to other persons, places and circumstances shall remain in full force and effect.

     12.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. All express or implied representations,
agreements and understandings, either oral or written, heretofore made are expressly superseded by
this Agreement.

     12.7 Independent Contractors. Each party hereby acknowledges that the parties shall
be independent contractors and that the relationship between the parties shall not constitute a
partnership, joint venture or agency. Neither party shall have the authority to make any
statements, representations or commitments of any kind, or to take any action, which shall be
binding on the other party, without the prior consent of the other party to do so.

     12.8 Waiver. The waiver by a party of any right hereunder, or of any failure to
perform or breach by the other party hereunder, shall not be deemed a waiver of any other right
hereunder or of any other breach or failure by the other party hereunder whether of a similar
nature or otherwise.

     12.9 Headings. Headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and
shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement.

     12.10 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be held liable or responsible to the other
party nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement for failure or delay in
fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement to the extent, and for so long as, such failure
or delay is caused by or results from causes beyond the reasonable control of the affected party
including but not limited to fire, floods, embargoes, war, acts of war (whether war be declared or
not), insurrections, riots, civil commotions, strikes, lockouts or other labor disturbances, acts
of God or acts, omissions or delays in acting by any governmental authority or the other party.

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     12.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By
	 	/s/ William Klehm	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name
	 	William Klehm	 	 
	 

	 	Title
	 	CEO	 	 

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	ASHLAND INC., by and through its

Valvoline division	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By
	 	/s/ Samuel J. Mitchell Jr.	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name
	 	Samuel J. Mitchell Jr.	 	 
	 

	 	Title
	 	President	 	 

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EXHIBIT A

Trademarks

The mark:

The word mark:

NUVINCITM

The stylized mark:

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EXHIBIT B

Trademark Usage Standards

NuVinciTM Technology Name Usage

	 	•	 	In all copy, transcripts, and content, NuVinciTM must be spelled out
with a capital letter “V”, must include a TM symbol after NuVinci in at least its first or
most conspicuous usage, should be distinguished from the rest of the text it is used with
preferably by use of an italicized font, and must always be used as a trademark and not as
a noun or a verb..

Company and NuVinciTM Signature Logo Guidelines

	 	ð	 	Corporate and NuVinci signature logos must be used directly from a stat sheet or an
official digital logo file obtained directly from Fallbrook Technologies Inc. Logos may
not be made from “scrap” or from printed collateral material, and must not be recreated or
regenerated without written permission from Fallbrook Technologies Inc.

	 	ð	 	The Fallbrook Technologies and NuVinci signature logos must be used as presented. They
can never be hand drawn in illustrations. Logos must be properly stripped into place in
all ads, collateral and electronic materials.

	 	ð	 	There can be no distortion of logos in any design element at any time. All
illustrations must be prepared to be consistent with the appearance and tone of the logos
or variations authorized herein.

	 	ð	 	All Fallbrook Technologies trademarks are either trademarks or registered trademarks and
any unauthorized use, including use that is not in accordance with these guidelines is
prohibited.

	 	ð	 	All reproduction of Fallbrook Technologies and/or NuVinci logos must be pre-approved by
Fallbrook Technologies Inc. prior to publication. Reasonable business efforts shall be
made to expedite the approval process.

Corporate and NuVinci Logo Color Guide

	 	ð	 	Two-color: PMS Black + PMS179 sphere.
	 
	 	ð	 	Three-color: PMS Black + PMS 179 sphere + PMS 134 sphere highlight.

	 	ð	 	Logos may be reproduced as one-color in PMS Black against a white or light field of
color; or reversed out as a single white image out of a black or solid color field.

Dos & Don’ts Guidelines

	 	ð	 	Do provide attribution to Fallbrook Technologies Inc. as the owner of the
trademarks when you utilize them.

	 	ð	 	Do use the full company name: Fallbrook Technologies Inc. or the trademark Fallbrook Technologies.
	 
	 	ð	 	Do use NuVinci trademark properly: NuVinciTM (first usage) or NuVinci (subsequent usage).
	 
	 	ð	 	Do use only the approved colors for 2 and 3 color logos.

	 	ð	 	Do provide an area of isolation of white space immediately around the logos equal to a
minimum of half the height of the logo above, below and beside the mark.

	 	ð	 	Don’t alter logo artwork and electronic files.
	 
	 	ð	 	Don’t place logo in any containment shape.
	 
	 	ð	 	Don’t use the logos without trademark attribution and marking.
	 
	 	ð	 	Don’t reproduce without artwork approval by Fallbrook Technologies Inc.

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EXHIBIT C

Development Plan

1. Additional NuVinci Technology Platforms. VALVOLINE shall use commercially reasonable
efforts during the term of this Agreement:

     1.1 to support joint research and development efforts to develop and maintain additional
platforms for the NuVinci Technology by performing all research and development tasks such as fluid
testing and test support, fluid formulation, fluid analysis and other related activities;

     1.2 to develop samples with required performance features requested by FALLBROOK;

     1.3 to supply research samples up to *** gallons at no cost/application at
application volume less than *** gals;

     1.4 to supply research samples up to *** gallons at no cost/application for all other
applications; and

     1.5 to supply all additional research samples at ***/gallon.

2. Testing. VALVOLINE shall perform any fluid testing needed by FALLBROOK to support each
application unless VALVOLINE determines in good faith that the cost for such testing is
unreasonably excessive to support the opportunity, in which case, FALLBROOK shall have the right to
seek a new fluid partner for that application and VALVOLINE’s rights to use the Trademark for that
application shall terminate. The tests requested may include, among other things, the following:

     2.1 matrix of traction coefficients as a function of slip ratio at prescribed conditions for
each application, including for example defined Hertz pressures, operating temperature range,
surface speeds, suface finishes, and material properties, among others;

     2.2 chemical elemental differential analysis of pre- and post-test fluid samples.

     2.3 wear measurements;

     2.4 complete pre- and post-test rheological testing;

     2.5 seal compatibility testing;

     2.6 durability testing;

     2.7 thermoxidative testing;

     2.8 component wear measurements;

     2.9 fluid durability data;

     2.10 field testing, if applicable; and

     2.11 failure analysis of fluid and parts.

 

			
	***	 	Portions of this page have been omitted
pursuant to a request for Confidential Treatment filed separately with the
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3. Extensions. VALVOLINE shall create line extension co-branded NuVinci Products that meet
profit opportunity hurdles as the parties shall mutually agree in good faith, with respect to the
following related products: (a) lubricants, (b) appearance products, (c) coolants, (d) fragrance,
and (e) chemicals.

4. Baseline R&D. VALVOLINE shall participate with FALLBROOK in baseline research regarding
the NuVinci Technology as long as the cost appears to be reasonably recoverable by the opportunity.
If VALVOLINE does not wish to participate in such baseline research, FALLBROOK and VALVOLINE shall
negotiate in good faith to adjust their contract accordingly.

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10.10

B35 MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY AGREEMENT

     This Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of
January 30, 2010 (the “Effective Date”) by and between FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC. or its
designee, a Delaware corporation with a place of business at 9444 Waples St., Suite 410, San Diego,
California 92121, U.S.A. (“Fallbrook”), and TRI STAR GROUP, a China a place of business at 11G, 720
PUDONG AVE, Shanghai, China 200120 (“TSI”).

RECITALS

     WHEREAS, the parties have executed that certain B35 Program Agreement between as of November
24, 2009 (the “Original Agreement”) and intend to revoke that agreement and replace it with a more
complete understanding of terms of a manufacturing arrangement;

     WHEREAS, the parties desire that TSI manufacture the Product (as defined below) in quantities
ordered by Fallbrook and for sale by Fallbrook in the Fallbrook Territory (as defined below); and

     WHEREAS, the parties also desire that TSI manufacture and sell the Product in the Domestic
Sales Territory (as defined below), all in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises contained herein,
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. DEFINITIONS

     1.1 “Confidential Information” shall mean any and all information and materials
disclosed by one party (“Discloser”) to the other party (“Recipient”) (whether in writing or in
oral, graphic, electronic or any other form) that are marked or described as, identified in writing
as, or provided under circumstances indicating that such information and materials are confidential
or proprietary. The Confidential Information of Fallbrook includes, without limitation, all
Technical Information (as defined below) and all information and materials provided by Fallbrook
relating to the Product. Information or materials shall not be considered Confidential Information
to the extent such information or materials can be shown to have been: (a) available to the public
prior to the date of Discloser’s disclosure to Recipient or to have become available to the public
thereafter without any unauthorized act or omission by Recipient; (b) rightfully in Recipient’s
possession prior to the date of Discloser’s disclosure to Recipient and not otherwise restricted as
to disclosure; or (c) disclosed to Recipient without restriction by a third party who had a right
to disclose and was not otherwise under an obligation of confidence. Information or materials
shall not be deemed to be “available to the public” or to be “in Recipient’s possession” merely if
such information or materials can be reconstructed, combined or pieced together from multiple
sources that are available to the public or Recipient if no one of those sources actually leads one
to the entire combination, together with its meaning and importance.

     1.2 “Delayed Shipment” shall mean any order that is not completed, packaged and
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     1.3 “Domestic Sales Territory” shall mean the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Macao,
and Hong Kong, but specifically excluding Taiwan.

     1.4 “Fallbrook IP Rights” shall mean all patents and other intellectual property
rights owned or controlled by Fallbrook that covers or claims the manufacture, use, sale, offer for
sale or importation of a Product.

     1.5 “Fallbrook Territory” shall mean all countries and territories in the world, other
than those countries within the Domestic Sales Territory.

     1.6 “Guide” shall mean Fallbrook’s Quality Requirements Guide for Suppliers
(SOP09-01 REV B 11-6-09), as may be amended by Fallbrook from time to time.

     1.7 “Initial Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.

     1.8 “Intellectual Property Rights” means any and all rights existing now or in the
future under patent law, copyright law, neighboring rights law, industrial design rights law,
semiconductor chip or mask work protection law, integrated circuit layout designs protection law,
moral rights law, database protection law, trade secret law, trademark law, unfair competition law,
publicity rights law, privacy rights law, licenses and other conveyances and any and all similar
proprietary rights, and any and all renewals, extensions and restorations thereof, now or hereafter
in force and effect, whether worldwide or in individual countries or regions, including the
applications and registrations, the right to file for applications and registrations, and the right
to sue for past, present and future infringement, violation and/or misappropriation, thereof.

     1.9 “Laws” shall mean any statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule, judgment, order,
decree, permit, concession, grant, franchise, license, agreement, directive, guideline, policy or
rule of common law, or any governmental requirement or other governmental restriction or similar
form of decision or determination, or any interpretation or administration of any of the foregoing
by any national, state or local government (or any association, organization or institution of
which any of the foregoing is a member, or to whose jurisdiction any thereof is subject, or in
whose activities any thereof is a participant), whether now or hereafter in effect.

     1.10 “Partnership” shall mean an entity or other arrangement formed by the parties for
the purpose of marketing and selling Products into the Domestic Sales Territory.

     1.11 “Patents” means all issued patents and/or patent applications and any utility
patent, design patent, industrial designs, patent of importation, patent of addition, certificate
of addition, certificate or model of utility, whether domestic or foreign, listed in Exhibit A,
which shall be updated from time to time by Fallbrook; any and all subject matter and/or inventions
claimed in, covered by, or disclosed in any such patents and/or patent applications; all divisions,
continuations, continuations-in-part, continued prosecution, continued examination applications,
reissues, reexaminations, renewals or extensions thereof, and any letters patent that issue
thereon; and any patents or patent applications claiming priority therefrom or thereto including
the right to sue for past, present and future infringement, violation and/or misappropriation,
thereof.

     1.12 “Product” shall mean a complete B35 continuously variable transmission as
described in the Specifications and based on Fallbrook’s NuVinci technology that is

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manufactured
only for solely human powered or electric motor assisted bicycles that use manual shifting.

     1.13 “Product Exhibit” shall mean an exhibit agreed upon by the parties and attached
to this Agreement that sets forth the Specifications and Transfer Price for the applicable Product.

     1.14 “Purchase Order” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.

     1.15 “Shipment Date” shall mean the date specified in a Purchase Order (as defined
below) on which TSI is required to ship under Section 5, and all that section contains, a specific
quantity of the Product to the delivery place designated on such Purchase Order.

     1.16 “Specifications” shall mean the technical specifications set forth in the
attached Product Exhibit.

     1.17 “Technical Information” shall mean all information, materials, knowledge, data,
drawings and other specifications involving or relating to the generation, manufacture and
processing of the Product provided to TSI by Fallbrook pursuant to this Agreement, including,
without limitation, the Specifications.

     1.18 “Trademarks” means all trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, insignia or
other marks set forth in Exhibit B, including the applications and registrations, the right to file
for applications and registrations, and the right to sue for past, present and future infringement,
violation and/or misappropriation thereof and all goodwill associated therewith.

     1.19 “Transfer Price” shall mean, with respect to a Product, the transfer price set
forth in the Product Exhibit for such Product, which price shall govern (a) the sale of such
Product from TSI to Fallbrook, and (b) the sale of such Product from TSI to the Partnership formed
by the parties for sale in the Domestic Sales Territory.

     1.20 “TSI Facility” shall mean the TSI manufacturing facility located at 1888 Jintong
Ave., Tongzhou City, JiangSu, China 226300.

     1.21 “TSI IP Rights” shall mean all patents and other intellectual property rights
owned or controlled by TSI that covers or claims the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale or
importation of a Product existing prior to the Effective Date.

     1.22 “TSI Manufacturing Territory” shall mean the People’s Republic of China (PRC),
Macao, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong.

2. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

     2.1 License Grants.

          (a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Fallbrook hereby grants to TSI
under the Fallbrook IP Rights during the term of this Agreement a non-sublicensable (except as
provided below) license (a) to make Product for sale only to those parties identified in Section
2.4 below, and (b) to reproduce and display Fallbrook trademarks only as requested by Fallbrook and
as set forth in the applicable Specifications. During the
Term, Fallbrook shall not grant any other party the right to manufacture Products in the TSI
Manufacturing Territory. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Fallbrook shall be able to have parts

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made
that may be the same as parts contained in the Specifications for use with other items that are not
Products made in the TSI Manufacturing Territory. As detailed in the Guide, Fallbrook reserves the
right to approve, in its sole discretion, any TSI subcontracting to other parties and all
obligations of TSI must be assumed by the subcontractor. TSI shall be responsible, and shall
remain liable, for the performance of all of its obligations under this Agreement and for any
breach by any subcontractor thereof.

          (b) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, TSI hereby grants to Fallbrook
under the TSI IP Rights during the term of this Agreement a royalty-free, non-exclusive,
sublicensable license to use, offer for sale, sell and import Product in the Fallbrook Territory.

          (c) For so long as TSI has rights under this Section 2.1, TSI shall perform under this
Agreement in a manner that reflects well upon Fallbrook in order to maintain the good name of
Fallbrook, its brands and its technology. Such behavior includes, among other things, each of the
following:

               (i) Comply with all limitations on Territory, Product and timing of the license granted
hereunder; and

               (ii) Comply with all local regulations and common standards for labor and workplace
conditions.

     2.2 Restrictions and Reservation of Rights. TSI agrees not to use the Technical
Information or the Fallbrook IP Rights to make or sell the Product except as expressly permitted in
Section 2.1. All intellectual property rights in and to the Product (including without limitation
the manufacture and use of the Product) and the Technical Information, including any modifications
or improvements thereto made by Fallbrook and/or TSI, shall be solely owned by Fallbrook, subject
only to the license rights expressly granted to TSI in Section 2.1. Any and all rights not
expressly granted to TSI herein are reserved by Fallbrook. TSI shall promptly notify Fallbrook of
any inventions, modifications or other technology that is developed by TSI in connection with the
manufacture of the Product.

     2.3 Information Exchange. Fallbrook shall provide to TSI such Technical Information
as it determines in its sole discretion is advisable to facilitate TSI’s manufacture of the
Product. All Technical Information shall constitute the Confidential Information of Fallbrook.

     2.4 Sales. TSI shall only sell, transfer or otherwise convey product to a)
Fallbrook, b) Customers designated by Fallbrook, or c) the Partnership. .

     2.5 Recordal of this Agreement. TSI will cooperate fully with Fallbrook to effectuate
the recordal of this Agreement with the Patent Office of the PRC State Intellectual Property
Office, the Trademark Office of the PRC State Administration of Industry and Commerce, the
municipal, provincial or State-level PRC Ministry of Commerce, as required under China law,
including, without limitation, preparation, execution and filing of any necessary documentation
with the Patent Office of the PRC State Intellectual Property Office, the Trademark Office of the
PRC State Administration of Industry and Commerce, the municipal, provincial or State-level PRC
Ministry of Commerce upon the request of Fallbrook. TSI shall furnish Fallbrook with any
and all documentation issued by the Patent Office of the PRC State Intellectual Property
Office, the Trademark Office of the PRC State Administration of Industry and Commerce, the

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municipal, provincial or State-level PRC Ministry of Commerce as evidence of the recordal
application and approval.

3. ORDERING AND PACKAGING

     3.1 Forecasts. As of the Effective Date, the parties have agreed upon an initial
twelve (12) month forecast of Fallbrook’s required amounts of Product, and prior to the end of each
calendar month during the term, Fallbrook shall provide to TSI a forecast of the estimated
quantities of the Product for the immediately succeeding twelve (12) calendar months and Shipment
Date(s) (each a “Forecast”). The first month of each Forecast shall constitute a binding
purchase order (each a “Purchase Order”). The quantity of Product for the second (2nd)
through twelfth (12th) months of the Forecast shall be non-binding and for planning purposes only.
TSI shall supply the quantity of Product specified in the Purchase Order. Except as set forth in a
Purchase Order, Fallbrook makes no guarantee or warranty with respect to the quantity of Product
that may be purchased from TSI by Fallbrook. Fallbrook shall be responsible for: i) the Transfer
Price of actual finished goods TSI actually has in hand during the first 30 days, ii) the actual
cost of any work in process (WIP) TSI has on hand or for which it has made firm commitments during
the first 60 days of the Forecast, and iii) the actual cost of raw materials on hand or for which
it has actually made firm commitments for the first 90 days of the Forecast, none of which are to
exceed the quantities actually required by the Forecast. TSI shall be responsible for all other
WIP, finished goods and raw materials.

     3.2 Long Range Capacity and Resources. TSI shall be responsible for its plant,
general purpose equipment, which is equipment that is suitable for use in other applications, and
production capacity, including planning, funding and acquiring same (other than the Tooling and
specialized equipment described below). Title and possession to the foregoing shall reside with
TSI. TSI shall ensure that the initial production capacity for the Facility shall be at least
sufficient to satisfy the Forecast. Specialized equipment necessary for the production of the
Product and not reasonably suitable for any other use shall be acquired by TSI and paid for and
owned by Fallbrook. Fallbrook shall reimburse TSI for the actual costs of such specialized
equipment within thirty (30) days following receipt of an invoice, supplier invoice and registered
receipt of payment (“fa piao”) from TSI.

     3.3 Short Range Capacity and Schedules. TSI shall be responsible for production
scheduling and sequencing, and satisfying the Shipment Dates for each Purchase Order. The Shipment
Date specified in each Purchase Order shall not be less than thirty (30) days after the date of the
Purchase Order unless otherwise specifically agreed to by TSI. All Orders sent to TSI or posted to
a previously agreed upon electronic transmission method, such as a web page, by e-mail, or
otherwise, within the 30 day period and falling within the total forecasted volume for the period
shall be deemed confirmed by TSI. The overall strategy is “Make to Order”, specifically, assemble
and configure according to the sales order provided by Fallbrook. Configuration of any Purchase
Orders may include:

          (a) Packaging of shifters, brake options and installation hardware in separate bulk packs,
which will include palletized hub quantities;

          (b) Packaging of individual “bike sets” of hub, shifter, brake kits and installation hardware;
and

          (c) Custom orders (specific quantities of various components)

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     3.4 Packaging. Product supplied by TSI shall be delivered in packaging in accordance
with the packaging, labeling requirements outlined in the Specifications. TSI shall be responsible
for designing, sourcing and testing all packaging. Fallbrook shall provide graphics designs for
printing of individual packaging. Fallbrook shall have final approval on packaging design and
suitability, including proofs of printed graphics and manuals, and audits of strength and transport
tests. TSI shall be responsible for all losses or damages caused or due to any defect in
packaging.

4. MANUFACTURING

     4.1 Engineering Changes.

          (a) Fallbrook and TSI have a shared commercial interest in improving the Product reliability,
decreasing the Transfer Price and enhancing the Product capabilities. Accordingly, the parties
agree to implement engineering changes in accordance with Fallbrook’s engineering change request
process currently titled, SOP06-02 Engineering Change Request Process as of the Effective Date (the
“Change Process”), which is hereby incorporated by reference, as Fallbrook may modify it from time
to time. Fallbrook may at any time request, in writing, that TSI incorporate engineering changes
into the Product according to the Change Process. Manufacturer shall maintain the capacity to
accept and process engineering changes at a fee to be agreed upon in advance and not to exceed
TSI’s actual and verifiable costs.

          (b) Each engineering change request shall include a description of the proposed engineering
change sufficient to permit TSI to evaluate its feasibility and cost. TSI’s evaluation shall be
delivered to Fallbrook in writing according to the “Change Process” and shall state the increase or
decrease in TSI’s actual costs, if any, expected to result from such engineering change and the
amount of time, if any, required to implement such engineering change.

          (c) TSI shall not proceed with the engineering change unless and until it receives written
instructions to do so from Fallbrook in an approved engineering change notification (ECN), in which
case the Transfer Price for units incorporating the engineering change shall be adjusted in the
amount of such increase or decrease in TSI’s costs and the delivery schedule for the Product shall
be amended to reflect such additional implementation time and the Specifications for the Product
shall be amended to reflect the engineering change.

          (d) TSI shall not refuse to implement any engineering change requested by Fallbrook unless TSI
reasonably determines that such engineering change is technically unworkable. If TSI had purchased
or ordered parts or components for use in the manufacture of Product to satisfy the binding portion
of a Forecast and an engineering change requested by Fallbrook and implemented by TSI results in
any such part or component being unusable for the manufacture of Product, and such part or
component cannot be used by TSI in the manufacture, testing or assembly of products for any of
TSI’s other customers (“Unusable Inventory”), then TSI shall use its best efforts to (a)
cancel any pending orders for such Unusable Inventory and (b) return any such Unusable Inventory in
TSI’s possession to the applicable suppliers. If TSI is unable to return any Unusable Inventory in
its possession to the applicable suppliers, TSI shall notify Fallbrook of such Unusable Inventory
and, at Fallbrook’s instruction, TSI shall either deliver such Unusable Inventory to Fallbrook or
use its best efforts to resell such Unusable Inventory. After such efforts have been completed,
Fallbrook shall pay TSI its out-of-pocket
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responsible for the cost of any Unusable Inventory as a result of a change beyond the amounts
provided under Section 3.1 above.

     4.2 Tooling. During the term of this Agreement, the parties may agree in writing upon
tooling that would be used by TSI specifically for the manufacture of the Product (the
“Tooling”). All Tooling shall be jointly owned by TSI and Fallbrook.

          (a) TSI shall acquire Tooling and Fallbrook shall reimburse TSI for 50% of the actual costs of
such Tooling. No portion of the Tooling costs may be amortized or included in the Transfer Price.
TSI agrees to provide Fallbrook with copies of supplier invoices, specifications and registered
receipts (fa piao) and all other requirements in accordance with the Tooling Policy Guide SOP10-01,
as it may be amended by Fallbrook from time to time.

          (b) TSI shall bear all costs and expenses for and relating to installation, repair and
maintenance of the Tooling as necessary. TSI shall also bear all costs associated with the
replacement of the Tooling so long as such replacement does not arise under an engineering change.

          (c) TSI shall affix a label, plate or other marking, as appropriate, to each piece of Tooling
evidencing Fallbrook’s ownership therein. TSI shall take commercially reasonable precautions to
protect the Tooling. TSI shall maintain the Tooling in good working order. TSI shall not use the
Tooling except for the purpose of manufacturing Product or as otherwise directed by Fallbrook.
Before using any Tooling, TSI shall first qualify such Tooling in accordance with the Guide. TSI
shall comply with all requirements in the Tooling Policy Guide SOP10-01 as amended by Fallbrook
from time to time, unless specific written permission is obtained from Fallbrook permitting
deviation from the Tooling Policy Guide.

     4.3 Materials and Components.

          (a) TSI shall obtain, at its expense, all materials for supply obligations under any Purchase
Order on timelines that enable TSI to meet its delivery and supply obligations. TSI shall only use
materials and suppliers that conform to the Specifications and fully comply with the requirements
set forth in the Guide. TSI shall ensure that Fallbrook shall have the right to inspect and audit
any third-party suppliers, subject to reasonable notice. TSI shall handle, package and store the
Product and all materials and components in such a manner as to prevent damage or deterioration.

          (b) Parts purchased individually and not as part of an order of finished products (such as
service repair parts, for example), including any component listed on the Bill of Materials (BOM)
or acquired or manufactured for Fallbrook or under license from Fallbrook, shall be provided to
Fallbrook in fulfillment of a Purchase Order(s) at actual cost plus 10%. Additionally, parts and
assemblies used by the parties for sales and marketing purposes shall also be purchased under a
Purchase Order for such parts at actual cost plus 10%. Actual cost shall be limited to direct
costs and specifically shall not include amortization of tooling or equipment, SG&A, or other
allocations of indirect overhead.

          (c) Volume Production Parts. Parts classified as active and/or included in the active
BOM then currently released to and/or in production shall be provided to Fallbrook by TSI at no
charge, except customary shipping costs, for use by Fallbrook in engineering
development and/or promotions in quantities specified on Fallbrook requests, but not to exceed
the quantity required to build fifty (50) units annually.

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          (d) Parts and assemblies exchanged by the parties specifically for quality, cost and/or
functional evaluation purposes shall be provided to the other party at no charge, except customary
shipping costs.

     4.4 Component Parts Sales.TSI shall be permitted to supply component parts with the
written agreement of Fallbrook to Fallbrook licensees and other Fallbrook designated manufacturers.
TSI is prohibited from selling any parts or individual components unless each individual component
or part and the customer and customer’s location has been previously approved for sale in writing
by Fallbrook. Fallbrook and TSI shall share equally in the profits from such sales.

     4.5 Directed Sourcing. Fallbrook shall retain the right to require TSI to source and
purchase certain components from suppliers designated by Fallbrook at its sole discretion.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, TSI shall manage such designated suppliers. On rare occasions and
on a case by case basis, if the parties mutually agree that the indirect costs for TSI to manage a
supplier is deemed to be unreasonable, then the parties shall agree in writing on a supplier
development and management program that would identify the TSI and Fallbrook responsibilities in
managing that Directed Source supplier. .

     4.6 Warehouse Management System. TSI shall implement and maintain a Warehouse
Management System (WMS) for the Product adequate to maintain accurate inventory records and FIFO
shipping by date code. TSI shall ensure that the Facility has storage conditions that maintains
the Product in good and saleable condition, and shall maintain an insurance policy for any loss to
the inventory of Product with coverage amounts at least equal to the aggregate Transfer Price for
the inventory contained therein.

     4.7 Quality. TSI shall establish and maintain a quality operating system that
complies with the Guide. TSI’s failure to adhere to the Guide whether intentional or by oversight
or negligence shall be a material breach.

     4.8 Root Cause Analysis. If any of the Product shipped to Fallbrook is defective, as
determined by Fallbrook or TSI, then TSI shall promptly perform a root cause analysis and report
the results to Fallbrook in compliance with the 8D methodology as set forth in the Guide.

     4.9 Inspection. During normal business hours, upon reasonable notice to TSI,
Fallbrook shall have the right, but not the obligation, to (a) inspect the work conducted and
services provided by TSI under this Agreement; (b) inspect and test, at Fallbrook’s own expense,
the TSI Facility and any vehicles, containers or other equipment used in such work or services; and
(c) inspect copies of licenses, authorizations, approvals or written communications from any
governmental entity or agency applicable or related to such work or services, which shall be
provided by TSI upon reasonable request by Fallbrook.

     4.10 Testing. TSI shall acquire and maintain testing equipment and qualified
technicians to conduct and supervise various testing processes described and defined in the
Specifications.

          (a) TSI shall acquire and fabricate a) the Efficiency Test Stand, b) the Durability Test
Stand, and c) the End Of Line (EOL) Test Stand as defined in the Specifications
or otherwise specified by Fallbrook (collectively the “Test Stands”). Fallbrook shall own
title to the Test Stands at all times.

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          (b) TSI shall acquire and/or fabricate the Test Stands and Fallbrook shall reimburse TSI for
100% of the actual costs of parts or equipment, outsourced and not manufactured or fabricated by
TSI, needed to build the Test Stands. Fallbrook shall reimburse TSI for the actual costs of such
parts and equipment within thirty (30) days following receipt of an invoice, supplier invoice and
registered receipt (“fa piao”) from TSI. Fallbrook shall provide TSI with the minimum testing and
criteria and standards, and TSI shall implement such testing. For assembly, TSI may need
specialized testers to assure that shim selection has been done correctly and to assure that
sealing integrity has been maintained during the assembly process.

          (c) TSI shall implement End of Line (EOL) testing on all Product. TSI shall conduct an
efficiency test on at least one (1) Product per week, and a durability test on at least one (1)
Product per month, in order to allow evaluation of product performance on audit basis and for
validation of continuous improvement efforts. If any of the Product tested fails to perform to
Specifications, then TSI shall promptly perform a root cause analysis and report the results to
Fallbrook in compliance with the 8D methodology as set forth in the Guide. TSI will conduct
appropriate additional testing to assure containment and resolution as required by FTI. TSI shall
utilize appropriate metrology equipment to evaluate parts to assure compliance with the
Specifications.

     4.11 Reports.

          (a) TSI shall, unless otherwise directed by Fallbrook, provide to Fallbrook monthly reports
and access to all inventory data on the materials, components and WIP. TSI shall post inventory
positions weekly to a website accessible to Fallbrook.

          (b) TSI shall, unless otherwise directed by Fallbrook, provide to Fallbrook regular reports,
on at least a quarterly basis, documenting supply chain performance which shall include piece
prices, quality and/or inspection reports, rejection/acceptance rates, delivery performance and
supplier rating or scorecard for each supplier.

          (c) TSI shall, unless otherwise directed by Fallbrook, provide to Fallbrook regular reports,
on at least a quarterly basis, including costed BOMs, production yields, and performance to
schedules.

          (d) TSI shall, unless otherwise directed by Fallbrook, provide to Fallbrook on a monthly basis
information regarding Product inventory including part numbers, date codes and configurations. TSI
shall post inventory positions weekly to a website accessible by Fallbrook.

          (e) Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, reports due under this section shall be due
within ten (10) days of the end of each applicable reporting period.

5. SHIPMENT AND INSPECTION

     5.1 Shipping and Delivery. TSI shall notify Fallbrook at the time of shipment of the
quantity of Product shipped and the specific shipping information. Shipping quantities may not
vary from those established by the applicable Purchase Order unless otherwise mutually agreed upon
in writing by the parties. In the event any shipment is a Delayed Shipment, and such delay is not
a result of any action by Fallbrook, then Fallbrook may direct TSI to ship such Product by
premium transportation designated by Fallbrook and TSI shall bear the expense of any
difference in cost due to such premium transportation. In the event any shipment is delayed beyond
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Product in excess of the Forecast), then Fallbrook may direct TSI to ship such Product by premium
transportation designated by Fallbrook and Fallbrook shall bear the expense of any difference in
cost due to such premium transportation. TSI shall ship the Product to the customer and delivery
address(es) set forth in the “Ship to” portion of the applicable Purchase Order. TSI shall ship
the Product by the applicable Shipment Date, provided that TSI may not ship the Product more than
five (5) calendar days prior to the Shipment Date. TSI acknowledges and agrees that time is of the
essence with respect to the delivery of Product hereunder.

     5.2 Carrier. Unless otherwise specified by Fallbrook or its customer in the
applicable Purchase Order, TSI shall be responsible for carrier and mode selection, carrier booking
and load out. TSI shall provide carrier liaison, shipment track and trace liaison and follow up
and assist in ensuring cost effective and timely delivery of the Product to Fallbrook and/or its
customers. TSI shall provide copies of all shipping documents which shall include date codes and
Fallbrook part numbers, Purchase Order numbers and customer specific item numbers and PO numbers
within twenty-four (24) hours after shipment. TSI shall comply with Fallbrook’s trading partner
shipping and communication policies. TSI shall procure shipping and insurance and shall initially
pay for such costs, which shall be invoiced to Fallbrook for re-imbursement.

     5.3 Title and Risk of Loss. TSI shall deliver the Product Ex-Works Tri Star Nantong
factory (Incoterms 2000) shipping dock of Manufacturing Facility. TSI shall provide
transportation, export clearance and all other outbound shipping services from its Nantong factory
dock to the shipping vessel and invoice same to Fallbrook at cost. Title to product shall pass to
FTI upon leaving factory shipping dock, and risk of loss of the Product shall pass from TSI to
Fallbrook upon loading onto the vessel at Port

     5.4 Inspection Upon Delivery. If a delivery is short or the Product is found to be
defective in material or workmanship, or if the Product does not conform to the Specifications,
Fallbrook has the right to reject such Product within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of
notice of such deficiency from Fallbrook’s customer that received the applicable Product.
Fallbrook shall have the right to reject just a portion of a delivery. Product not rejected during
such period shall be deemed accepted. TSI shall have ten (10) calendar days after receipt of such
a notice from Fallbrook to respond as to whether it agrees with such deficiency, in which case the
parties shall utilize the dispute resolution procedure set forth in Section 13.4. The deficiency
specified in Fallbrook’s notice shall be deemed as accepted by TSI if it fails to respond to
Fallbrook within the above ten (10) calendar days’ period. If the rejected Product cannot be
reworked, then such Product shall be returned to TSI at TSI’s expense and TSI shall replace such
Product with conforming Product as soon as reasonably possible after Fallbrook’s notice of
rejection, but in no event less than forty-five (45) days thereafter. At its election, Fallbrook
may choose to be credited for the return of such Product as provided in Section 5.5(b).

     5.5 Rejection of Replacement Products. If any replacement Product provided after
rejection of the original Product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, or if such
replacement Product does not conform to the Specifications, Fallbrook shall, at its option, (a)
afford TSI one or more extensions of time to correct the non-conformances for a period to be
specified by Fallbrook, or (b) terminate the Purchase Order and be entitled to a prompt and full
refund of all amounts previously paid for such Product together with any costs Fallbrook incurs in
responding to and recovering from such failure.

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     5.6 Products Liability Insurance. TSI shall purchase and effect the Product liability
insurance subject to a limit of no less than US $200,000 for a single claims regarding to the
product liability.

6. CUSTOMER QUESTIONS; RETURNS AND RECALLS

     6.1 Customer Questions, Complaints and Product Inquiries. Fallbrook shall have the
sole responsibility for responding to questions and complaints from customers of Fallbrook.
Questions or complaints received by TSI from Fallbrook customers shall be referred to Fallbrook
within one (1) business day. Fallbrook shall have the responsibility for handling all returns of
Products from Fallbrook’s customers.

     6.2 Recalls. If the Product fails to meet any of the warranties set forth in this
Agreement, or needs to be recalled due to defect in materials or workmanship by TSI or its
suppliers or subcontractors, TSI shall either (at Fallbrook’s option) bear the entire cost of
refunding payments to Fallbrook’s customers and/or replace the Product within sixty (60) days,
including payment for freight for replacements and returns, including teardown and disposal of
returned Product, and for reimbursement of Fallbrook’s out-of-pocket expenses for retrieval,
transportation, administration and disposition. If the recall is due to a design defect,
mis-installation or mis-use then Fallbrook shall bear the entire cost of refunding payments to
Fallbrook’s customers and/or replace the Product within sixty (60) days, including payment for
freight for replacements and returns, including teardown and disposal of returned Product, and for
reimbursement of TSI’s out-of-pocket expenses for retrieval, transportation, administration and
disposition. If the reason for the recall or return is unknown or disputed, then returned product
shall be analyzed by both Fallbrook’s and TSI’s Material Review Boards and/or designated engineers
and they shall attempt to reach mutual agreement on the basis for the recall or return. If they
are unable to reach agreement, then the parties shall utilize the dispute resolution procedure set
forth in Section 13.4.

     6.3 Records. TSI and Fallbrook shall maintain records necessary to permit a recall of
any of the Products affected either voluntarily or by governmental directive.

     6.4 Corrective Action. If there is a defect and the failure can be corrected by a
corrective action of the party responsible for the defect (i.e. manufacturing defect is the
responsibility of TSI and design defect is the responsibility of Fallbrook), then the responsible
party shall reimburse the non-responsible party for any costs incurred by the non-responsible party
in effecting a corrective action; provided that such responsibility shall be limited to actual
damages incurred but not including loss of sales or profit or other consequential damages.

7. PRICE AND PAYMENT

     7.1 Payment Terms. Fallbrook shall pay to TSI the Transfer Price for the Product
delivered within thirty (30) days after the date of the applicable invoice. TSI shall invoice
Fallbrook for all amounts due (with both the aggregate and individual unit prices) and such
invoices shall reference the Purchase Order number and be sent to the “Bill to” address specified
on the Purchase Order and shall have the date when the applicable Product was placed with the
shipping company. The Product shall be sent to the applicable Fallbrook customer and address as
identified in the “Ship to” portion of the Purchase Order. TSI’s packing list must reference the
Purchase Order number. If Fallbrook disputes any invoice, then Fallbrook shall pay all undisputed
amounts within such thirty (30) day period and the parties shall promptly reconcile

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the disputed amounts in good faith and once reconciled to the satisfaction of both parties,
Fallbrook shall pay the previously disputed amounts within seven (7) days.

     7.2 Late Payments. If Fallbrook fails to make any undisputed payment in accordance
with Section 7.1, and such failure lasts more than seven (7) business days after the forty-five
(45) day period set forth in Section 7.1 for the applicable delivery, and such delay is not due to
TSI’s actions, then Fallbrook shall pay to TSI an additional amount equal to five percent (5%) of
the aggregate Transfer Price amount owing for such order, plus an additional half percent (0.5%)
for each day Fallbrook does not make the applicable payment commencing ten (10) business days after
the expiration of such thirty (30) day period, up to one hundred percent (100%) of the aggregate
Transfer Price.

     7.3 Delayed Shipment Discount. If a Delayed Shipment is late more than 7 business
days after the applicable Shipment Date, and such delay is not due to Fallbrook’s actions, then the
Transfer Price for the Product included in such delivery shall be discounted by five percent (5%),
plus an additional half percent (0.5%) for each day the Product is not shipped after ten (10) days
after the Shipment Date, up to one hundred percent (100%) of the Transfer Price. In lieu of a
discount, at Fallbrook’s option, any amounts that would be discounted under this Section may be
applied to other payments that Fallbrook owes TSI under this Agreement. If TSI fails to ship
Product by the TSI confirmed Shipment Date twelve (12) times in a calendar year or three (3) times
in a calendar month, then Fallbrook shall have the right to terminate this Agreement or engage
another manufacturer for the manufacture of Product, either at its sole discretion.

     7.4 Adjustments to Transfer Price for a Product. The parties shall adjust the
Transfer Price for a Product for the following reasons: (a) to implement the full amount of any
cost reductions (as described in Section 7.5) immediately after such cost reductions are
incorporated into the manufacture of such Product, (b) if there is a significant fluctuation in the
currency exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar and the Chinese Yuan, and the parties agree upon
such change at their regularly scheduled meeting, and (c) if there is a significant change in any
of the components that must be purchased by TSI for the manufacture of the Product, and the parties
agree upon such change at their regularly scheduled meeting.

     7.5 Cost Reduction Program. The parties shall use their best efforts to identify and
implement cost reductions for the manufacture of each Product according to Fallbrook’s cost
reduction process as defined in Product Cost Review Process SOP09-03 30DEC2009, as may be amended
from time to time by Fallbrook, which is hereby incorporated by reference. For the avoidance of
doubt, nothing contained herein shall require Fallbrook to make any capital investment to achieve
such cost reduction opportunities. Cost reductions that are implemented shall be wholly applied to
reduce the Transfer Price until the Transfer Price of $90.00 is achieved. Subsequent cost
reductions that are implemented shall be applied 50% to reduction of Transfer Price and 50% to
increase of TSI profit.

     7.6 Partnership. It is the intent of the parties to form a Partnership and that
profits from the Partnership will be split equally between the parties and Fallbrook shall direct
or provide the sales tasks, and Fallbrook shall bear the costs of supporting administration of
sales until the earlier of i) December 31, 2010, and ii) the execution of an agreement for the
Partnership between the parties, or for such other purposes as the parties may agree. Fallbrook
would retain the sales accounts (house accounts) of Fallbrook’s previous customers. New Customers
with registration or operations outside of the Domestic Sales Territory would become house account
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within the Domestic Sales Territory would become house account customers of the Partnership.
New Customers with registration or operations both inside and outside of the Domestic Sales
Territory would be assigned to Fallbrook or the Partnership upon mutual agreement of the parties.
TSI is authorized to sell products in Domestic Sales Territory until the Partnership is formed or
December 31, 2010, whiceve comes first, and for such sales TSI will share gross profits equally
with Fallbrook and Fallbrook shall determine minimum pricing for such sales.

     7.7 Taxes. All applicable taxes (including, without limitation, value added tax,
export tax, business tax, sales or use taxes, transaction privilege taxes, gross receipts taxes and
other charges such as duties, customs, tariffs, imposts and any taxes or surcharges levied by the
Chinese government according to the Chinese tax laws and the agreement between the Chinese
government and USA for the reciprocal avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal
evasion with respect to tax on income) in connection with this Agreement in China shall be the
responsibility of TSI. All taxes outside China’s purview, board, and borders shall be the
responsibility of Fallbrook or its customers. Each party is responsible for its own respective
income taxes.

     7.8 Currency. All amounts in this Agreement shall be in United States Dollars. All
payments under this Agreement shall be paid in United States dollars and all such payments shall be
originated from a United States bank located in the United States and made by bank wire transfer in
immediately available funds to such account as specified by the receiving party before such payment
is due and shall be considered paid when deposited into the designated account.

8. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND ADDITIONAL COVENANTS

     8.1 Products and Services. TSI represents, warrants and covenants that: (a) it shall
perform the manufacturing services hereunder in a professional manner, with due care and in
accordance with industry standards, applicable Laws and with Fallbrook’s written instructions, that
may be issued to TSI from time to time (b) the Product will not be manufactured with any child
labor, “sweat shop” practices or otherwise fail to comply with any environmental Laws, (c) all
Products furnished hereunder shall meet the quality, operating conditions and performance
requirements described in the Specifications and any applicable Purchase Order; (d) the Products
are merchantable, shall be free from defects in workmanship and material, and shall be new, fit and
sufficient for the particular purpose of Fallbrook and Fallbrook’s customers; and (e) TSI has good
and marketable title to the Products to be furnished hereunder and there are no liens, claims or
encumbrances of any kind whatsoever against the same. The warranties herein contained are not to
be deemed exclusive, and Fallbrook shall be entitled to all other warranties and remedies available
to it at law or in equity.

     8.2 IP Warranties.

          (a) TSI represents and warrants that it owns all necessary rights to use and practice the
manufacturing methods its employs in the manufacture of the Product.

          (b) Fallbrook represents and warrants that, to its knowledge, the Product to the extent
claimed by Fallbrook’s issued patents does not infringe any issued and unexpired patents of any
third party in the Territory as of the date of this Agreement.

     8.3 Warranty Service. If any of the Product fails to satisfy the warranties set forth
in Section 8.1, then Fallbrook shall have the right during the one (1) year period following the
date of delivery of the applicable Product to Fallbrook to return the Product to TSI, at TSI’s
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including all shipping, customs clearance and other return freight costs, TSI shall have the
right to decide to replace rather than returne the defective Product if total expense is more than
Transfer Price, provided such replacement is made within a timeframe reasonably acceptable to
Fallbrook, or alternatively, if Fallbrook reasonably determines that the Product is unrepairable
and notifies TSI of such determination and disposes of the Product, then TSI shall promptly repair
(if repairable) or replace the Product with conforming Product. If TSI is unable to repair or
replace the Product within thirty (30) days after return by Fallbrook, then TSI shall refund to
Fallbrook the applicable Transfer Price for such Product.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

     9.1 Fallbrook Indemnification. Fallbrook shall defend, indemnify and hold TSI
harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees
and costs) resulting from any claims, demands, actions and other proceedings by any third party to
the extent resulting from (a) the negligence or willful misconduct of Fallbrook in connection with
Fallbrook’s obligations under this Agreement, or (b) a breach of any representation, warranty or
covenant by Fallbrook under this Agreement, except in each case to the extent resulting from that
described in Sections 9.2(a) — (b).

     9.2 TSI Indemnification. TSI shall defend, indemnify and hold Fallbrook harmless from
all losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs)
resulting from any claims, demands, actions and other proceedings by any third party to the extent
resulting from (a) a claim that the manufacture of the Product utilizing TSI’s methods infringes
the claims of an issued patent or misappropriates a trade secret, (b) the negligence or willful
misconduct of TSI in connection with TSI’s obligations under this Agreement, or (c) a breach of any
representation, warranty or covenant by TSI under this Agreement, except in each case to the extent
resulting from that described in Sections 9.1(a) — (c)..

     9.3 Procedure. A party seeking indemnification under Section 9.1 or 9.2 (the
“Indemnified Party”) promptly shall notify the other party (the “Indemnitor”) of
any claim, demand, action or other proceeding for which Indemnified Party intends to claim
indemnification. The Indemnitor shall have the right to participate in, and to the extent
Indemnitor so desires jointly with any other indemnitor similarly noticed, to assume the defense
thereof with counsel selected by Indemnitor; provided, however, that Indemnified Party shall have
the right to retain its own counsel, with the fees and expenses to be paid by Indemnitor, if
representation of Indemnified Party by the counsel retained by Indemnitor would be inappropriate
due to actual or potential differing interests between Indemnified Party and any other party
represented by such counsel in such proceedings. Indemnitor may not settle or otherwise consent to
an adverse judgment in any such claim, demand, action or other proceeding, that diminishes the
rights or interests of Indemnified Party without the prior express written consent of Indemnified
Party. Nevertheless, Indemnitor shall take such actions in a commercially timely manner such that
Indemnified Party’s business interest or rights are preserved, to the extent reasonably possible,
with respect to the subject matter of the claim for indemnification.

10. TERM AND TERMINATION

     10.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall
continue until the earlier of (a) five (5) years after the date TSI ships the first volume
production Product to Fallbrook, that is Product intended for customers under confirmed POs

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(currently expected to be May 19, 2010), and (b) sixty-six (66) months after the Effective
Date (“Initial Term”) unless earlier terminated as provided in Section 10.2.

     10.2 Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement in the event that (a) the
other party materially breaches any material provision of this Agreement and such breach continues
for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days following the receipt by the defaulting party of
notice of such breach, or (b) the other party becomes insolvent, is adjudicated bankrupt,
voluntarily or involuntarily files a petition for bankruptcy, makes an assignment for the benefit
of creditors, seeks any other similar relief under any bankruptcy law or related statues or
otherwise becomes financially incapable of performing its obligations in accordance with the terms
of this Agreement, and such judgment, assignment or incapacity is not revoked within ninety (90)
calendar days. Where the breach of certain terms in this Agreement have specifically been
identified as being material breaches, this is for avoidance of doubt only and the parties both
agree that other terms in this Agreement are material as well such that their breach would be a
material breach.

     10.3 Effect of Termination. Sections 2.2, 4.2, 6, 7, 9, 10.3, 11, 12 and 13 shall
survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement.

11. CONFIDENTIALITY

     11.1 Restrictions on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Recipient shall
not use the Confidential Information of Discloser except for the purpose of performing its
obligations and exercising its rights under this Agreement. Recipient shall maintain the
Confidential Information of Discloser with at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its
own proprietary information of a similar nature or sensitivity, but no less than reasonable care
under the circumstances. Unless Discloser grants specific, written, advance permission to do so,
Recipient shall not disclose any Confidential Information to any third party except as provided for
in Section 11.2. Recipient shall limit access to the Confidential Information of Discloser to
those employees of Recipient who have a need to know such information in order to perform its
obligations and exercise its rights under this Agreement and who are bound by confidentiality and
non-use obligations to Recipient at least equivalent to Recipient’s obligations to Discloser under
this Agreement. Should Recipient determine that it needs to disclose Confidential Information of
Discloser to any non-employee (including consultants and contractors) in order to perform its
obligations or exercise its rights under this Agreement, Recipient shall not do so without the
prior written permission of Discloser. Upon receiving such permission, Recipient may proceed, but
only after binding any such non-employee to confidentiality and non-use obligations to Recipient at
least equivalent to Recipient’s obligations to Discloser under this Agreement. Recipient shall be
responsible to Discloser for the acts and omissions of any such non-employee with respect to such
confidentiality and non-use obligations.

     11.2 Exceptions. Recipient may disclose Confidential Information of Discloser to the
extent required by Law or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, provided that, in such event,
Recipient shall provide Discloser prompt, advance notice of such requirement to allow intervention
(and shall cooperate with Discloser) to contest or minimize the scope of the disclosure (including
through application for a protective order).

     11.3 Return of Confidential Information. Upon any expiration or termination of this
Agreement or upon the request of Discloser, Recipient shall return or destroy, at Discloser’s
option, all Confidential Information of Discloser and any copies thereof. In addition, Recipient

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shall promptly destroy any electronic or otherwise non-returnable embodiments of the
Confidential Information.

12. LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY

     EXCEPT FOR ANY BREACH OF SECTION 11 AND EXCEPT FOR ANY OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 9, AND EXCEPT
FOR ANY DISCOUNTS FOR LATE DELIVERY OR PAYMENTS OWING FOR LATE PAYMENTS (IN EACH CASE AS EXPRESSLY
SET FORTH HEREIN) IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS RESULTING FROM
INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR LOSS OF USE OR DATA, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
LOSS.

13. MISCELLANEOUS

     13.1 Remedies. The parties agree that any breach of Section 11 shall cause
irreparable harm and significant injury to the non-breaching party which may be difficult to
ascertain. Accordingly, the parties agree that each party shall have the right, in addition to any
other remedies available to it, to obtain an immediate injunction, without necessity of posting a
bond, enjoining any breach by the other party of Section 11. Notwithstanding anything in this
Agreement to the contrary, Fallbrook shall be entitled under this Agreement to all of the rights
and remedies available to a contracting party under the Uniform Commercial Code.

     13.2 Subcontractors. If subcontractors are employed, TSI shall be fully responsible
for their acts and omissions and the acts and omissions of their employees. There shall be no
contractual relationship between any subcontractor and Fallbrook. TSI shall indemnify, defend and
hold harmless Fallbrook from and against any and all liability for payment of TSI’s subcontractors
and suppliers, including without limitation, mechanic’s liens. TSI shall ensure that each
subcontractor has entered into written agreements with TSI that provide for protection of
confidentiality and ownership of the Product and Technical Information that conform with the terms
of this Agreement.

     13.3 Assignment. TSI shall not assign, sell, transfer, delegate or otherwise dispose
of, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, any rights or
obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Fallbrook. Except as
provided herein, any purported assignment, transfer or delegation by TSI shall be null and void.
Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of
the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

     13.4 Arbitration. Any disputes of this Agreement between the parties shall first be
addressed by ten (10) days good faith negotiations between the parties in person in Amsterdam, The
Netherlands. Any disputes relating to this Agreement that cannot be resolved by TSI and Fallbrook
through good faith discussions shall be resolved by binding arbitration between the parties as
follows. Whenever a party shall decide to institute arbitration proceedings, it shall give prompt
written notice to that effect to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to initiating such
action. Any such arbitration shall be administered by Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
(“HKIAC”) in accordance with HKIAC Procedures for Arbitration then in force including such
additions to the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules as are therein contained. The place of arbitration
shall be in Hong Kong at HKIAC. The tribunal for any arbitration shall consist of three
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appointed choosing the third arbitrator who will act as the presiding arbitrator of the
tribunal. The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English.

     13.5 Governing Law. This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with and governed
by the internal laws of the State of California without giving effect to any choice of law rule
that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the internal laws of
the State of California to the rights and duties of the parties.

     13.6 Non-Waiver. Failure by either party to insist upon strict performance of any of
the terms and conditions hereof, or delay in exercising any rights or remedies provided herein,
shall not release the other party from any of the obligations of this Agreement and shall not be
deemed a waiver of any rights of such other party to insist upon strict performance thereof.

     13.7 Attorney’s Fees. In the event either party brings legal action to enforce any
provision herein, each party shall responsible for its own legal fees.

     13.8 English Language. This Agreement is in the English language only, which language
shall be controlling in all respects, and all versions hereof in any other language shall be for
accommodation only and shall not be binding upon the parties. All communications and notices to be
made or given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the English language.

     13.9 Entire Agreement and Modification. The Original Agreement is hereby terminated
in its entirety. No agreement or understanding in any way modifying these terms and conditions,
either before or after the execution hereof, shall be binding upon either party unless in writing
and signed by both parties. This Agreement, together with any Specifications and documents
attached hereto and incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties. In the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and those
of any Purchase Order or any other document, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
control; in the event of any conflict between the terms and conditions of any Purchase Order and
any other document, the terms and conditions of the Purchase Order shall control.

     13.10 Independent Contractors. Each party hereby acknowledges that the parties shall
be independent contractors and that the relationship between the parties shall not constitute a
partnership, joint venture or agency. Neither party shall have the authority to make any
statements, representations or commitments of any kind, or to take any action, which shall be
binding on the other party, without the prior consent of the other party to do so.

     13.11 Severability. If any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement
shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been
contained herein.

     13.12 Notice. All notices required hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sent by
(a) U.S. mail (first class), (b) nationally recognized courier service (e.g., DHL, Federal
Express), with all postage or delivery charges prepaid, or (c) facsimile, subject to confirmation
via U.S. mail or nationally recognized courier service, and shall be addressed to the parties at
their addresses set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement or to such other address(es) as
may be furnished by written notice in the manner set forth herein.

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     13.13 Headings. The headings of the Sections in this Agreement are for convenience
only and shall not be deemed to affect, qualify, simplify, add to or subtract from the contents of
the clauses which they reference.

     13.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.

     In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their
authorized representative effective as of the Effective Date.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.	 	 	 	TSI GROUP	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	By:

	 	/s/ William Klehm
	 	 	 	By:
	 	/s/ Johnny Liu	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Name: William Klehm	 	 	 	Name: Johnny Liu	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Title: Chief Executive Officer	 	 	 	Title: Chief Executive Officer	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Date: January 30th, 2010	 	 	 	Date: January 30th, 2010	 	 

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PRODUCT EXHIBIT

1. Specifications for the Product.

The Product shall comply with all of the following: the Design Requirements, the Design
Package, Assembly Specifications, Test Requirements, Packaging and Shipping Requirements, and
Quality Requirements identified below.

	 	 	 
	Specification Category/Source Document	 	Comments
	1. Design Requirements
	 	 
	1.1. B35 Statement of Requirements, Rev C
	 	 
	1.2. B35 Engineering Design Specification
	 	 
	1.3. Component Specifications
	 	 
	1.3.1. FTI_ES01_Hub_Shell_Porosity_Specification_RevC
	 	 
	1.3.2. FTI_ES02_Hub_Shell_Paint_Specification_RevA
	 	 
	1.3.3. FTI_ES03_Hub_Shell_Mechanical_Specification_RevD
	 	 
	2. Design Package
	 	 
	2.1. All Configuration BOM’s
	 	Current revision is N360-CVP-36S_Rev1b BOM.doc
	2.2. Assembly Drawings and Control Plan Documentation
	 	 
	2.3. Part Drawings and Control Plan Documentation
	 	 
	2.4. Assembly Tool Drawings
	 	TSI will be responsible for developing assembly tool prints
	3. Assembly Specifications
	 	 
	3.1. B35 Assembly Documentation Rev4-30-10-2009
	 	FTI has initiated the document TSI will be responsible to update and maintain
	4. Test Requirements
	 	 
	4.1. B35 Validation Test Plan
	 	Current Revision is I
	4.2. End of Line (EOL) Test Requirements
	 	Documentation to be provided by Fallbrook
	5. Packaging and Shipping Requirements
	 	 
	5.1. Bulk and Individual Shipping and Packaging Requirements
	 	B35 Packaging Guidelines 11-30-09.doc
	6. Quality Requirements
	 	 
	6.1. Quality Control
	 	B35 Details V10dwm 11-24-09.doc
	6.2. Supplier Guide to Quality
	 	SOP09-01
	6.3. Tooling Policy Guide
	 	SOP10-01
	7. Other Documentation
	 	 
	7.1. Product Instruction Manuals
	 	Documentation to provided by Fallbrook
	7.2. Product Cost Review Process
	 	SOP09-03
	7.3. Marketing Material, if and as provided by Fallbrook
	 	 
	7.4. Trademark Usage Guide
	 	Version January 15, 2010

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2. Transfer Price. The initial Transfer Price for the Product described in this
Product Exhibit shall be                     ***                     for the 36 spoke CVP assembly with roller brake
configuration plus mounting hardware, shifter, manuals, business development materials and packed
for shipment as outlined in the Product Specification. Other configurations and variations would
affect the Transfer Price based on BOM cost differences During the term of the Agreement, the
parties will adjust the Transfer Price in accordance with Sections 7.4 and 7.5. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, in no event will the Transfer Price exceed                     ***                     .

NOTE: This Product Exhibit is governed by the terms of that certain Manufacturing and
Supply Agreement in effect between Fallbrook and TSI. Any item in this Product Exhibit that
is inconsistent with such agreement is invalid.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Product Exhibit as of the later date below.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	FALLBROOK TECHNOLOGIES INC.	 	 	 	TSI GROUP	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	By:

	 	/s/ William Klehm
	 	 	 	By:
	 	/s/ Johnny Liu	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Name: William Klehm	 	 	 	Name: Johnny Liu	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Title: Chief Executive Officer	 	 	 	Title: Chief Executive Officer	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Date: January 30th, 2010	 	 	 	Date: January 30th, 2010	 	 

 

			
	***	 	Portions of this page have been omitted
pursuant to a request for Confidential Treatment filed separately with the
Commission.
	 

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Exhibit A

Patents

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Patent No:	 	Filing Date:	 	Application No.	 	Date Issued:
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	ZL 200480011347.0

	 	2/27/2004
	 	 	200480011347.0	 	 	3/18/2009
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	ZL02809761.0

	 	4/25/2002
	 	 	2809761.0	 	 	3/25/2009
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	ZL 200610100193.3

	 	10/24/2000
	 	 	200610100193.3	 	 	9/9/2009
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	ZL200610100194.8

	 	10/24/2000
	 	 	200610100194.8	 	 	8/19/2009
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	ZL200610100180.6

	 	10/24/2000
	 	 	200610100180.6	 	 	7/29/2009
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	ZL 200510074338.2

	 	10/24/2000
	 	 	200510074338.2	 	 	12/17/2008
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	ZL 00818383.X

	 	10/24/2000
	 	 	00818383.X	 	 	11/16/2005
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	ZL98812170.0

	 	10/22/1998
	 	 	98812170.0	 	 	4/21/2004

Patent Applications

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Application No.	 	Filing Date:	 	PubNumber:	 	PubDate:
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	200780030547.4

	 	6/21/2007
	 	CN101506495A
	 	8/12/2009
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	200780007853.6

	 	1/30/2007
	 	CN101410635A
	 	4/15/2009
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	200680052833.6

	 	12/18/2006
	 	CN101375087A
	 	2/25/2009
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	200680052482.9

	 	10/3/2006
	 	CN101454596A
	 	6/10/2009
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	200580038511.1

	 	10/3/2005
	 	CN101166922A
	 	4/23/2008
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	200810084553.4

	 	2/27/2004
	 	 	101303078A	 	 	11/12/2008
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	200910006627.7

	 	4/25/2002
	 	CN101526127A
	 	9/9/2009
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	200910006626.2

	 	4/25/2002
	 	CN101526133A
	 	9/9/2009
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	200610100176.X

	 	10/24/2000
	 	 	1904410	 	 	1/31/2007
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	200610100175.5

	 	10/24/2000
	 	 	1991204	 	 	7/4/2007

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Exhibit B

Trademarks

	 	 	 
	
	 	

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Registration	 	Registration	 	 
	Status:	 	Application No.	 	Filing Date:	 	Date:	 	Number:	 	Class:
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Registered

	 	 	4541212	 	 	3/15/2005
	 	12/14/2007
	 	 	4541212	 	 	 	12	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Pending

	 	 	5423951	 	 	6/16/2006
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	4	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Registered

	 	 	5435546	 	 	6/22/2006
	 	5/28/2009
	 	 	5435546	 	 	 	12	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Registered

	 	 	5435545	 	 	6/22/2006
	 	5/28/2009
	 	 	5435545	 	 	 	12	 

	Note:	 	 Usage shall be in accordance with the standards as set out in the Specifications as may
from time to time be amended by Fallbrook.

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