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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10(j)

    KADASA LAW FIRM                             [Signature in Urdu]
ATTORNEYS & LEGAL ADVISORS
 TRADEMARK & PATENT AGENTS
    LICENCE NO 31/24

      FINANCIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVICE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made this day Saturday 05 August 2006 by and between:

1.    THE ARABIAN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT CO., PREVIOUSLY (ARABIAN SHIELD
      DEVELOPMENT CO.,) an American Company having its registered office at the
      State of Delaware and a branch in Jeddah City registered under the No:
      4030097805 dated 81311414 H represented in this Agreement by its
      President, Hatem Hussein EI-Khalidi hereinafter referred to as the "First
      Party".

2.    Legal Advisor. NASSIR ALI KADASA, and the Economic Advisor, DR. IBRAHIM
      AL-MOUNIF, hereinafter referred to them separately as the "Advisor" and
      collectively as the "Second Party".

Whereas the First Party has got a mining lease to exploit Al Masane area located
in the Southern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the Royal Decree No. MI17 dated
1112/1413H for a term of Thirty (30) years according to the Mining Lease
Agreement attached with the said Royal Decree.

Whereas the First Party desires to participate with Saudi partners to form
together a Saudi American company (the Contemplated Company) with object to
exploit the mining lease, and to apply to the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral
Resources to transfer said mining lease to the name of the contemplated company
after being dully formed.

And, whereas the Second Party is able to do the necessary services for this
purpose as follows:

1.    To represent the First Party in the negotiations with the Saudi partners
      relating to the formation of the contemplated company, and to finalize
      with said partners the preparatory steps including the MOU and J.V
      agreements.

2.    To finalize the necessary procedures to obtain the approval of SAGIA for
      the formation of the contemplated company in accordance with the Agreement
      dated August 06, 2006, with object to exploit the mining lease, and to
      issue the required industrial license.

3.    To finalize the necessary procedures to form the contemplated company up
      to the issuance of the certificate of incorporation.

4.    To apply and obtain the Ministerial resolution of the Minister of
      Petroleum and Mineral Resources approving transference of the mining lease
      to the name of the contemplated company after being dully incorporated.

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    KADASA LAW FIRM                                     [Signature in Urdu]
ATTORNEYS & LEGAL ADVISORS

NOWTHEREFORE, the Two Parties agree as follows:

FIRST:

The abovementioned recitals shall be considered as an integral part of this
Agreement and constructor of the same.

SECOND:

The Parties shall fulfill the duties hereunder and draw a work plan from time to
time to distribute the responsibilities and functions of each party to achieve
the aim of this agreement.

THIRD:

Each Party shall keep the other party informed with all of his actions and
contacts to avoid inconsistency and insure harmony between the Parties.

FOURTH:

The First Party acknowledges that upon execution of this Agreement the Second
Party shall be the sole responsible and authorized person to perform
abovementioned duties and that the First Party shall no longer be obligated by
any duty similar or contradictory with the above duties.

FIFTH: FEES

With respect to the fees, the Second Party shall be granted without cost, one
million (1.000.000) shares of the First Party's unissued common stock, of which
five hundred thousands (500,000) shares shall be allocated to each advisor
according to the following schedule:

1.    The Second Party shall be granted 50% equal to (500.000) shares, that is
      (250.000) shares to each advisor, upon issuance of the certificate of
      incorporation of the contemplated company and the issuance to it of the
      required industrial license.

2.    The Second Party shall be granted 25% equal to (250.000), that is
      (125.000) shares to each advisor, upon the transfer of the mining lease to
      the contemplated company.

3.    The Second Party shall be granted 25% equal to (250.000), that is
      (125.000) shares to each advisor, upon obtaining the loan from the Saudi
      Industrial Development Fund (SIDF).

SIXTH

Duties of the First Party hereunder shall be subject to the approval of its
Board of Directors and the First Party will provide the Second Party with a copy
of the approval as soon as it is issued.

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    KADASA LAW FIRM                                     [Signature in Urdu]
ATTORNEYS & LEGAL ADVISORS

SEVENTH

The term of this Agreement shall be Twelve (12) months from the date of the
Second Party's receipt of the approval mentioned in SIXTH above and receipt of
all required documents to perform the duties of the Second Party, unless the
delay caused by the First Party or agreement is reached in writing by both
parties to renew or extend this agreement.

EIGHTH:

If any dispute arises between the parties in relation to understanding or
performance of this Agreement it shall be solved amicably. If this is not
achieved then the dispute shall be referred to Arbitration according to Saudi
Arbitration Law.

NINTH:

The Second Party acknowledges that it shall not be entitled to any fees or
compensation against his mentioned duties beyond the scope of the stages
mentioned in this Agreement.

FIRST PARTY                               SECOND PARTY

For: Arabian American Development Co.     1- /s/ Nassir Ali Kadasa
                                             ------------------------------

by: Hatem Hussein EI-Khalidi               Nassir Ali Kadasa

/s/ Hatem El-Khalidi                      2- /s/ Dr. Ibrahim AL-Mounif
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                                             Dr. Ibrahim AL-Mounifexv10w9

 

Exhibit 10.9

 

October 24, 2006

	 	 	 
	Mr. Jeffrey R. Hultman, Chief Executive Officer

	 	(Sent via Electronic Mail)
	Mr. Christopher G. Pizzo, Chief Financial Officer
	 	 
	Network Installation Corp.
	 	 
	5625 S. Arville, Suite E
	 	 
	Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
	 	 

Gentlemen,

Thank you for the opportunity to work with you and your company, Network Installation Corp.

This letter agreement (the “Agreement”) confirms that Network Installation Corp. (“Client”) has
engaged Ascendiant Securities, LLC (“Ascendiant”) to act on a best efforts basis as financial
advisor and non-exclusive placement agent for the Client in connection with the structuring,
issuance, and sale (the “Transaction(s)”) of debt and/or equity securities (the “Securities”) to
Investors (as defined in Section 9 below). Ascendiant Securities, LLC is an investment banking
firm registered as a broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and
member of the NASD and SIPC.

Accordingly, we mutually agree as follows:

	 	1.	 	Transactions. Ascendiant anticipates one or more Transactions, involving the
sale of the Client’s Securities to institutional and/or accredited Investors (as defined in
Section 9 below). The actual terms and structure of each Transaction will depend on market
conditions and will be subject to negotiation between the Client and Ascendiant and
prospective Investors.
	 
	 	2.	 	Engagement. In connection herewith, Ascendiant shall provide the following
financial advisory and placement agent services on a best efforts basis to the Client:

	 	a.	 	advise the Client with respect to the form and structure of each Transaction;
	 
	 	b.	 	assist the Client in developing any necessary materials;
	 
	 	c.	 	identify and make contact with prospective Investors;
	 
	 	d.	 	assist the Client in conducting presentations and due diligence meetings with
prospective Investors;

			
	 	 	 
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	 	e.	 	provide such other financial advisory and investment banking services as are
reasonably necessary to consummate each Transaction; and
	 
	 	f.	 	provide weekly status reports in writing that will include Investors contacted
and status of discussions with each Investor.

	 	 	 	Ascendiant shall devote such time and efforts to the affairs of the Client as is reasonably
necessary to render the services contemplated by this Agreement. Any work or task of
Ascendiant provided for herein which requires Client to provide certain information to
assist Ascendiant in completion of the work shall be excused (without effect upon any
obligation of Client) until such time as Client has fully provided all information and
cooperation necessary for Ascendiant to complete the work. The services of Ascendiant shall
not include the rendering of any legal opinions or the performance of any work that is in
the ordinary purview of a certified public accountant.
	 
	 	 	 	It is expressly understood and agreed that Ascendiant shall have no power to bind Client to
any Transaction or contract obligation. Client shall have the right to refuse any
Transaction proposal presented to it without incurring any obligations to Ascendiant.
However, if and when a term sheet is signed by the Client with an Investor, as defined in
Section 9 below, this Agreement shall become exclusive and in effect, and any and all
financing from any investors that is accepted by Client during the sixty (60) day period
following the signing of the term sheet, whether or not that occurs during the term of this
Agreement, shall trigger the Success Fee and Warrants as described in Sections 3 and 4.
However, in the event the Client signs a term sheet from an Investor that is not an Investor
as defined in Section 9 below, on terms more favorable to the Client than the terms offered
by the Investor as defined in Section 9 below, then this Agreement shall remain
non-exclusive and the Success Fee and Warrants as described in Sections 3 and 4 will not
apply.
	 
	 	 	 	It is understood and agreed that the execution of this Agreement shall not be deemed or
construed as obligating Ascendiant to purchase any of the Securities and there is no
obligation on the part of Ascendiant to place the Securities. Although Ascendiant cannot
guarantee results on behalf of the Client, it shall use its best efforts to provide the
services listed above.
	 
	 	3.	 	Success Fee. Client agrees that should Client accept and complete any
Transaction(s), which includes without limitation proceeds from any common stock offerings,
convertible debt or equity securities, additional investment rights, or block trade
transactions, or exercise of associated warrants or options (“Securities”) from any
Investors (as listed on Exhibit B) during the term of this Agreement, which is defined in
Section 6 below, or if Client should for a period of thirty-six (36) months following the
termination of this Agreement (including extensions) accept financing from Investors listed
on Exhibit B who have invested in a Transaction(s) with Client, there shall become due and
payable via wire transfer to Ascendiant immediately upon consummation of each Transaction,
a cash fee equal to seven percent (7%) of the gross proceeds from the sale of Securities.
If Client should for a period of twelve (12) months following the termination of this
Agreement (including extensions) accept financing from an Investor listed on Exhibit B who
did not invest in a Transaction(s) with Client during the Term of this agreement and any
extensions thereof, there shall become due and payable via wire transfer to Ascendiant
immediately upon consummation of each Transaction, a cash fee equal to seven percent (7%)
of the gross proceeds from the sale of Securities. Should Ascendiant not be paid within
five (5) business days after the

			
	 	 	 
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	 	 	 	completion of a Transaction, a service charge shall accrue from the date of the Transaction
at the rate of 1.5% per month.
	 
	 	4.	 	Warrants. Client agrees that should Client accept and complete any
Transaction(s) which includes proceeds from any common stock offerings and/or convertible
debt or equity securities, or completion of any Transaction(s) as provided in Section 3
above, from any Investors listed on Exhibit B during the term of this Agreement, which is
defined in Section 6 below, or if Client should for a period of thirty-six (36) months
following the termination of this Agreement (including extensions) accept financing from
any Investors listed on Exhibit B who have invested in a Transaction(s) with Client, or for
a period of twelve (12) months following the termination of this Agreement (including
extensions) accept financing from any Investor listed on Exhibit B who has not invested in
a Transaction(s) with Client, there shall become due and payable to Ascendiant warrants for
the purchase of an amount equal to seven percent (7%) of the common stock issuable in
connection with the Transaction(s). The warrants shall be exercisable into common stock,
and will have a term consistent with the warrants issued to the Investors. The warrants
shall contain piggyback registration rights and a net exercise provision. If no warrants
are issued to the Investors, no warrants will be due and payable to Ascendiant.

	 	5.	 	Expenses. If the Client requests that Ascendiant travel outside of Southern
California to perform the services described herein, whether or not a Transaction is
consummated, Client shall reimburse Ascendiant for travel-related expenses and payment
shall be made within seven (7) days of invoice. The Client agrees that it will engage its
legal counsel at its own expense to assist in the preparation of any legal documents or
definitive agreements deemed necessary to facilitate the Transaction(s) contemplated
herein.

	 	6.	 	Term. The term of this Agreement shall be six (6) months from the date of
Client’s execution of this Agreement. Additional extensions may be negotiated as necessary
at the mutual written consent of the Client and Ascendiant. Should Ascendiant successfully
complete a Transaction generating gross proceeds to Client of $2,000,000 or more, Client
agrees to extend this Agreement for twelve (12) months from the date of the Transaction,
with Ascendiant serving as Client’s exclusive placement agent with respect to institutional
equity funds managed by groups domiciled in the United States. Upon the completion of the
Transaction referenced herein generating gross proceeds to Client of $2,000,000 or more,
Client shall, within three business days of the Transaction, issue to Ascendiant two
hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) shares of Client’s restricted common stock for
advisory services to be provided during the extension period. Said shares shall be
included in the registration statement to be filed in connection with the Transaction
referenced herein.

	 	7.	 	Representations, Warranties, and Indemnification. Each of Ascendiant and
Client represents and warrants to each other that this Agreement has been duly authorized,
executed and delivered by it; and, assuming the due execution by the other party,
constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of it, enforceable against it in
accordance with its terms. Each of Ascendiant and Client agrees to comply with all
applicable securities laws, and the Client will disclose to Ascendiant all information
necessary for Ascendiant to act upon Client’s request and to notify Ascendiant promptly of
any material changes to such information. Client hereby represents that it shall notify
Ascendiant within three (3) business days of the completion of any Securities
Transaction(s) occurring during the term of this Agreement and/or involving Investors
introduced by Ascendiant. Additionally, each of the Client and Ascendiant agrees to
indemnify the other and

			
	 	 	 
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	 	CLIENT INITIALS /s/ CP

 

ASCENDIANT SECURITIES, LLC

18881 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1600, Irvine, California 92612

Tel: (949) 259-4900 | Fax: (949)756-1090 | www.ascendiant.com

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	 	 	 	the other’s affiliates in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in Exhibit A to
this Agreement.

	 	8.	 	Confidentiality. Ascendiant and Client each agree to keep confidential and
provide reasonable security measures to keep confidential information where release may be
detrimental to their respective business interests. Ascendiant and Client shall each
require their employees, agents, affiliates, other licensees, and others who will have
access to the information through Ascendiant and Client respectively, to abide by the
confidentiality provisions contemplated by this Agreement in perpetuity. Ascendiant will
not, either during its engagement by the Client pursuant to this Agreement or at any time
thereafter, disclose, use or make known for its or another’s benefit any confidential
information, knowledge, or data of the Client or any of its affiliates in any way acquired
or used by Ascendiant during its engagement by the Client. Confidential information,
knowledge or data of the Client and its affiliates shall not include any information that
is, or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by
Ascendiant or its representatives. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Client hereby authorizes
Ascendiant to transmit to prospective Investors, information and materials provided by
Client and/or developed by Ascendiant on behalf of Client upon approval by Client of such
materials. Additionally, at any time after the consummation or other public announcement
of the Transaction, Ascendiant may, at its own expense, place an announcement in such
newspapers and publications as it may choose, stating that Ascendiant has acted as
financial advisor and placement agent to the Client in connection with the Transaction, and
may use, from time to time, the Client’s name and logo and a brief description of the
Transaction in publications and/ormarketing materials prepared and/or distributed by
Ascendiant.

	 	9.	 	Non-Circumvention. In and for valuable consideration, Client hereby agrees
that Ascendiant may introduce (whether by written, oral, data, or other form of
communication) Client to one or more Investors, including, without limitation, natural
persons, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, unincorporated
businesses, sole proprietorships and similar entities (hereinafter an “Investor” or
“Investors”). If applicable, Investors shall meet the definition of “Accredited Investor”
as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and be
interested and able to enter into a Transaction(s). Investors shall be agreed to by Client
in writing and listed on Exhibit B. Client further acknowledges and agrees that the
identity of the subject Investors, and all other information concerning Investors
(including without limitation, all mailing information, phone and fax numbers, email
addresses and other contact information) introduced hereunder are the property of
Ascendiant, and shall be treated as confidential and proprietary information by Client, its
affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, representatives,
successors and assigns. Client shall not use such information, except in the context of
any arrangement with Ascendiant in which Ascendiant is directly and actively involved, and
never without Ascendiant’s prior written approval. Client further agrees that neither it
nor its employees, affiliates or assigns, shall enter into, or otherwise arrange (either
for it/him/herself, or any other person or entity), any Transaction, business relationship,
meeting, phone call, or other correspondence with such Investors, either directly or
indirectly, or accept any Transaction, compensation or advantage in relation to such
Investors, except as directly though Ascendiant, without the prior written approval of
Ascendiant. Ascendiant is relying on Client’s assent to these terms and their intent to be
bound by the terms by evidence of their signature. Without Client’s signed assent to these
terms, Ascendiant would not introduce any Investors or disclose any confidential
information to Client as herein described. Ascendiant acknowledges that Client has
retained the non-exclusive services of Stephen Moore, who is a

			
	 	 	 
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Tel: (949) 259-4900 | Fax: (949)756-1090 | www.ascendiant.com

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	 	 	 	licensed broker dealer, and Client has agreed to pay Mr. Moore commissions on the aggregate
number of Units Mr. Moore sells in accordance with the agreement with Mr. Moore. Mr. Moore
has sold the number of units to the respective investors as listed on Exhibit C. Ascendiant
also acknowledges that Client had previously engaged Vested Capital, Inc. (“Vested”) to
provide financial advisory services and that Vested would receive a fee based on amounts
invested by certain Prospective Financing Participants that Vested introduced to Client, in
accordance with the agreement with Vested. The Prospective Financing Participants are
listed on Exhibit D.
	 
	 	10.	 	Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts executed and to be wholly
performed therein without regard to its conflict of law doctrine. The Client and
Ascendiant hereby agree that any dispute concerning this Agreement shall be resolved
through binding arbitration before the NASD in Los Angeles County pursuant to its
arbitration rules, or, at the sole discretion of Ascendiant, through state or federal court
of competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to such
other relief that may be granted, to a reasonable sum of attorney’s fees and any other
costs and expenses relating thereto.
	 
	 	11.	 	Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement by and
between the Client and Ascendiant and supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral
or written, with respect to the Agreement. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that
no representation, inducements, promises or agreement, orally or otherwise, have been made
by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and
that no other agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be
valid or binding. The Client and Ascendiant hereby agree that the opening and closing
statements of this Agreement are incorporated herein by this reference and made a material
part of this Agreement. If any part of this Agreement is found, or deemed by a court of
competent jurisdiction, to be invalid or unenforceable, that part shall be severable from
the remainder of the Agreement. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or
more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall
constitute one and the same instrument. Any modification of this Agreement will be
effective only if it is in writing and signed by the Client and Ascendiant.
	 
	 	12.	 	Survival of Certain Provisions. Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and
Exhibits A, B, C, and D of this Agreement shall survive this Agreement, and remain
operative and in full force and effect, regardless of, (i) the completion of any
Transaction, (ii) the resignation of Ascendiant or any termination of Ascendiant’s
services, or (iii) any amendment, expiration or termination of this Agreement, and shall be
binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, any successors, assigns, heirs and
personal representatives of the Client, Ascendiant, and the Indemnified Persons.

Please initial each page, sign below, and return an original and one copy of this letter to the
undersigned to indicate your acceptance of the terms set forth herein, whereupon this letter and
your acceptance shall constitute a binding agreement by and between Network Installation Corp. and
Ascendiant Securities, LLC as of the date first above written. We appreciate the opportunity to be
of service and look forward to a cooperative working relationship with you and your staff.

			
	 	 	 
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ASCENDIANT SECURITIES, LLC

18881 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1600, Irvine, California 92612

Tel: (949) 259-4900 | Fax: (949)756-1090 | www.ascendiant.com

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	Sincerely,	 	Accepted and Agreed:
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Ascendiant Securities, LLC	 	Network Installation Corp.
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	/s/ Bradley J. Wilhite	 	/s/ Christopher Pizzo
	 	 	 
	By:

	 	Bradley J. Wilhite	 	By:	 	Christopher Pizzo
	Its:

	 	Managing Director
	 	Its:	 	CFO
	Date:

	 	10/24/06	 	Date:	 	10/24/06
	 

	 	 
	 	 	 	 

			
	 	 	 
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ASCENDIANT SECURITIES, LLC

18881 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1600, Irvine, California 92612

Tel: (949) 259-4900 | Fax: (949)756-1090 | www.ascendiant.com

Member NASD/SIPC

 

 

EXHIBIT A

This Exhibit A is a part of and is incorporated into that certain letter agreement between
Network Installation Corp (the “Client”) and Ascendiant Securities, LLC (“Ascendiant”). The letter
agreement and this Exhibit A are referred to herein as the “Agreement”. Capitalized terms used
herein without definition shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the letter agreement.

Each of the Client and Ascendiant (each an “Indemnifying Party”) agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the other, any affiliates and the respective officers, directors, partners, employees,
representatives and agents and any other persons controlling the other or any affiliates within the
meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (each such person or
entity being referred to as an “Indemnified Person”), to the fullest extent lawful, from and
against, and the Indemnified Persons shall have no liability to the Indemnifying Party or its
owners, affiliates, controlling persons, security holders or creditors for, all claims,
liabilities, losses, damages and expenses, including without limitation and as incurred,
reimbursement of all costs of investigating, preparing, pursuing, or defending any such claim or
action, including fees and expenses of counsel to, and the per diem costs and expenses of personnel
of, the Indemnified Person (collectively, “Losses”), whether or not arising out of pending or
threatened litigation, governmental investigation, arbitration or other alternative dispute
resolution, or other action or proceeding (individually a “Proceeding” and collectively
“Proceedings”), directly or indirectly related to or arising out of, or in connection with (i)
actions taken or omitted to be taken by the Indemnifying Party, its affiliates, employees,
directors, officers, partners, representatives or agents in connection with any Transaction(s) or
activities contemplated by this Agreement; (ii) actions taken or omitted to be taken by any
Indemnified Person pursuant to the terms of, or in connection with services rendered pursuant to,
this Agreement, provided that in the case of this subsection (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not
be responsible for any Losses arising out of or based upon the willful misconduct or negligence (as
determined by the judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, no longer subject to appeal or
further review) of or by such Indemnified Person; and (iii) any untrue statement or alleged untrue
statement of material fact contained in any Information approved by the Client or any omission or
alleged omission to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein not misleading
(other than untrue statements or alleged untrue statements in, or omissions or alleged omissions
from, information relating to an Indemnified Person furnished in writing by or on behalf of such
Indemnified Person expressly for use in such Information). If the indemnification provided for
under this Agreement is unavailable to an Indemnified Person in respect of any Losses, then the
Indemnifying Party, in lieu of indemnifying such Indemnified Person, shall contribute to the amount
paid or payable by such Indemnified Person as a result of such Losses in such proportion as is
appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Client on the one hand and the Indemnified Person
on the other, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. If any Proceeding is
commenced as to which an Indemnified Person demands indemnification, the Indemnified Person shall
have the right to retain counsel of its own choice to represent it, the Indemnifying Party shall
pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel, and such counsel shall to the extent
consistent with its professional responsibilities cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and any
counsel designated by the Indemnifying Party , provided, that in no event shall the Indemnifying
Party be required to pay fees and expenses under this indemnity for more than one firm of attorneys
for the Indemnified Person in any jurisdiction in any one legal action or group of related legal
actions. The Indemnifying Party shall be liable as provided herein for any settlement of any claim
against Ascendiant or any Indemnified Person made with the Indemnifying Party’s written consent,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Indemnifying Party agrees that it will not,
without the prior written consent of Ascendiant, settle or compromise or consent to the entry of
any judgment in any Proceeding (whether or not any Indemnified Person is a party thereto) unless
such settlement, compromise or consent includes an unconditional release of Ascendiant and each
other Indemnified Person from all liability arising or that may arise out of such Proceeding. The
indemnity and contribution obligations of the Indemnifying Party set forth herein shall be in
addition to any liability or obligation the Indemnifying Party may have to any Indemnified Person
at common law or otherwise. The Indemnifying Party hereby consents to personal jurisdiction,
service and venue in any court in which any claim, which is subject to this Agreement, is brought
against Ascendiant or any other Indemnified Person.

			
	 	 	 
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ASCENDIANT SECURITIES, LLC

18881 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1600, Irvine, California 92612

Tel: (949) 259-4900 | Fax: (949)756-1090 | www.ascendiant.com

Member NASD/SIPC

 

 

EXHIBIT B

*

*   Confidential
information has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities
and Exchange Commission

			
	 	 	 
	ASCENDIANT INITIALS /s/ BW
	 	CLIENT INITIALS /s/ CP

 

ASCENDIANT SECURITIES, LLC

18881 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1600, Irvine, California 92612

Tel: (949) 259-4900 | Fax: (949)756-1090 | www.ascendiant.com

Member NASD/SIPC

 

 

EXHIBIT C

*

*   Confidential
information has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities
and Exchange Commission

			
	 	 	 
	ASCENDIANT INITIALS /s/ BW
	 	CLIENT INITIALS /s/ CP

 

ASCENDIANT SECURITIES, LLC

18881 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1600, Irvine, California 92612

Tel: (949) 259-4900 | Fax: (949)756-1090 | www.ascendiant.com

Member NASD/SIPC

 

 

EXHIBIT D

*

*   Confidential
information has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities
and Exchange Commission

			
	 	 	 
	ASCENDIANT INITIALS /s/ BW
	 	CLIENT INITIALS /s/ CP

 

ASCENDIANT SECURITIES, LLC

18881 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1600, Irvine, California 92612

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