Document:

Exhibit 10.14

QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION

 

CHANGE OF CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

 

This Change of Control
Severance Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of                            ,
200   (the “Effective Date”), by and between [CEO] (the “Employee”)
and QuickLogic Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”).  Certain capitalized terms used in this
Agreement are defined in Section 1 below.

 

R E C I T A L S

 

A.         It is expected that the Company from
time to time will consider the possibility of a Change of Control.  The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”)
recognizes that such consideration can be a distraction to the Employee and can
cause the Employee to consider alternative employment opportunities.

 

B.          The Board believes that it is in the
best interests of the Company and its stockholders to provide the Employee with
an incentive to continue his employment and to maximize the value of the
Company upon a Change of Control for the benefit of its stockholders.

 

C.          In order to provide the Employee with
enhanced financial security and sufficient encouragement to remain with the
Company notwithstanding the possibility of a Change of Control, the Board
believes that it is imperative to provide the Employee with certain severance
benefits upon the Employee’s termination of employment following a Change of
Control.

 

AGREEMENT

 

In consideration of the
mutual covenants herein contained and the continued employment of Employee by
the Company, the parties agree as follows:

 

1.          Definition of Terms.  The following terms referred to in this
Agreement shall have the following meanings:

 

(a)         Cause.  “Cause” shall mean (i) any act of
personal dishonesty taken by the Employee in connection with his
responsibilities as an employee which is intended to result in substantial
personal enrichment of the Employee, (ii) Employee’s conviction of a
felony which the Board reasonably believes has had or will have a material
detrimental effect on the Company’s reputation or business, (iii) a
willful act by the Employee which constitutes misconduct and is injurious to
the Company, or (iv) continued willful violations by the Employee of the
Employee’s obligations to the Company after there has been delivered to the
Employee a written demand for performance from the Company which describes the
basis for the Company’s belief that the Employee has not substantially
performed his duties, and a period of thirty (30) days following the date of
delivery of such written demand for the Employee to cure such violations.

 

 

 

(b)        Change of Control.  “Change of Control” shall mean the occurrence
of any of the following events:

 

(i)          the approval by stockholders of the
Company of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation,
other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting
securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to
represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting
securities of the surviving entity) more than fifty percent (50%) of the total
voting power represented by the voting securities of the Company or such
surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation;

 

(ii)         the approval by the stockholders of the
Company of a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for
the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the
Company’s assets;

 

(iii)        any “person” (as such term is used in
Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended) becoming the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3
under said Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company
representing 50% or more of the total voting power represented by the Company’s
then outstanding voting securities; or

 

(iv)       a change in the composition of the Board,
as a result of which fewer than a majority of the directors are Incumbent
Directors.  “Incumbent Directors” shall
mean directors who either (A) are directors of the Company as of the date
hereof, or (B) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board with
the affirmative votes of at least a majority of those directors whose election
or nomination was not in connection with any transactions described in
subsections (i), (ii), or (iii) or in connection with an actual or
threatened proxy contest relating to the election of directors of the Company.

 

(c)         Involuntary Termination.  “Involuntary Termination” shall mean (i) without
the Employee’s express written consent, a significant reduction of the Employee’s
duties, position or responsibilities relative to the Employee’s duties,
position or responsibilities in effect immediately prior to such reduction, or
the removal of the Employee from such position, duties and responsibilities,
unless the Employee is provided with comparable duties, position and
responsibilities; (ii) without the Employee’s express written consent, a
substantial reduction, without good business reasons, of the facilities and
perquisites (including office space and location) available to the Employee
immediately prior to such reduction; (iii) without the Employee’s express
written consent, a reduction by the Company of the Employee’s base or target
incentive cash compensation as in effect immediately prior to such reduction; (iv) without
the Employee’s express written consent, a material reduction by the Company in
the kind or level of employee benefits to which the Employee is entitled
immediately prior to such reduction with the result that the Employee’s overall
benefits package is significantly reduced; (v) without the Employee’s
express written consent, the relocation of the Employee to a facility or a
location more than fifty (50) miles from his current location; (vi) any
purported termination of the Employee by the Company which is not effected for
Cause or for which the grounds relied upon are not valid; or (vii) the
failure of the Company to obtain the assumption of this Agreement by any
successors contemplated in Section 6 below ; provided, however, that
such events shall not constitute grounds for an Involuntary Termination 

 

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unless
the Employee has provided notice to the Company of the existence of the one or
more of the above conditions within 90 days of its initial existence and the
Company has been provided at least 30 days to remedy the condition.

 

(d)        Severance Benefits Period.  “Severance Benefits Period” shall mean a
period of twenty-four (24) months following the Termination Date.

 

(e)         Termination Date.  “Termination Date” shall mean the effective
date of any notice of termination delivered by one party to the other hereunder
(so long as such date coincides with or is subsequent to the delivery date of
such notice).

 

2.          Term of Agreement.  This Agreement shall terminate upon the date
that all obligations of the parties hereto under this Agreement have been
satisfied or, if earlier, on the date, prior to a Change of Control, Employee
is no longer employed by the Company.

 

3.          At-Will Employment.  The Company and the Employee acknowledge that
the Employee’s employment is and shall continue to be at-will, as defined under
applicable law.  If the Employee’s
employment terminates for any reason, the Employee shall not be entitled to any
payments, benefits, damages, awards or compensation other than as provided by
this Agreement, or as may otherwise be established under the Company’s then
existing employee benefit plans or policies at the time of termination.

 

4.          Severance Benefits.

 

(a)         Termination Following A Change of
Control.  If the Employee’s
employment with the Company terminates as a result of an Involuntary
Termination at any time three (3) months prior to, or twelve (12) months
after, a Change of Control, Employee shall be entitled to the following
severance benefits provided that Employee enters into and does not revoke a
general release of claims with the Company in substantially the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A within two and one-half months from the date of such
termination of employment:

 

(i)          Employee’s base salary for the Severance
Benefits Period as in effect as of the date of such termination (or if greater,
as in effect immediately prior to the Change of Control), less applicable
withholding, payable in a lump sum within thirty (30) days of the Involuntary
Termination;

 

(ii)         Employee’s incentive cash compensation
computed at 100% of target for the Severance Benefits Period as in effect as of
the date of such termination (or if greater, as in effect immediately prior to
the Change of Control), less applicable withholding, payable in a lump sum
within thirty (30) days of the Involuntary Termination;

 

(iii)        One hundred percent (100%) of any
incentive cash compensation or bonus declared prior to the date of any such
termination for the Employee but not yet paid, if any;

 

(iv)       All stock options, restricted stock
units, restricted stock and other equity compensation awards granted by the
Company to the Employee prior to the Change of Control shall become fully
vested and exercisable as of the date of the termination and, with respect 

 

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to stock options, will
remain exercisable for the lesser of three (3) months following the Termination
Date or the original full stock option term, notwithstanding any shorter period
stated in the stock option agreements and;

 

(v)        If Employee elects to continue his benefits
under the Company’s group health, dental, and/or vision plans through COBRA,
the Company shall reimburse the cost of COBRA continuation coverage for
Employee (and, where applicable, Employee’s dependents) over the Severance
Benefit Period (the “COBRA Continuation Payments”).  Employee will continue to pay the same
portion of the cost of such benefits as he currently pays as of the last day of
his employment with the Company, or, if lesser, the same portion of the cost of
such benefits as he paid immediately prior to the Change of Control.  The COBRA Continuation Payments will cease,
and the Company will have no further obligations with respect to the payment of
any premiums for continuation coverage to Employee, as of the earlier of (a) the
conclusion of the Severance Benefit Period; or (b) the cessation of
Employee’s COBRA eligibility.

 

(b)        Termination Apart from a Change of
Control.  If the Employee’s
employment with the Company terminates other than as a result of an Involuntary
Termination at any time three (3) months prior or twelve (12) months
following a Change of Control, then the Employee shall not be entitled to
receive severance or other benefits hereunder, but may be eligible for those
benefits (if any) as may then be established under the Company’s then existing
severance and benefits plans and policies at the time of such termination.

 

(c)         Accrued Wages and Vacation; Expenses.  Without regard to the reason for, or the
timing of, Employee’s termination of employment:  (i) the Company shall pay the Employee
any unpaid base salary and incentive cash compensation due for periods prior to
the Termination Date; (ii) the Company shall pay the Employee all of the
Employee’s accrued and unused vacation through the Termination Date; and (iii) following
submission of proper expense reports by the Employee, the Company shall
reimburse the Employee for all expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred by
the Employee in connection with the business of the Company prior to the
Termination Date.  These payments shall
be made promptly upon termination and within the period of time mandated by
law.

 

(d)        Internal Revenue Code Section 409A.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if the Employee is a “specified
employee” under Internal Revenue Code Section 409A and a delay in making
any payment or providing any benefit under this Agreement is required by Code Section 409A
and any Treasury Regulations, and IRS guidance thereunder, or necessary in the
good faith judgment of the Company, to avoid the Employee incurring additional
tax under Section 409A, such payments or benefits shall not be paid or
provided until the end of six (6) months following the date of the
Employee’s separation from service in accordance with Code Section 409A.

 

5.          Limitation on Payments.  In the event that the severance and other
benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute
“parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would
be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise
Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either delivered
in full, or delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion
of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing
amounts, taking into 

 

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account the applicable
federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the
receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits,
notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999
of the Code.

 

Unless the Company and
the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall
be made in writing by a “Big Four” national accounting firm selected by the
Company (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and
binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes.  For purposes of making the calculations
required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and
approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good
faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999
of the Code.  The Company and the
Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the
Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this
Section.  The Company shall bear all costs
the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations
contemplated by this Section.

 

6.          Successors.

 

(a)         Company’s Successors.  Any successor to the Company (whether direct
or indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation
or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or
assets shall assume the Company’s obligations under this Agreement and agree
expressly to perform the Company’s obligations under this Agreement in the same
manner and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform such
obligations in the absence of a succession. 
For all purposes under this Agreement, the term “Company” shall include
any successor to the Company’s business and/or assets which executes and
delivers the assumption agreement described in this subsection (a) or
which becomes bound by the terms of this Agreement by operation of law.

 

(b)        Employee’s Successors.  Without the written consent of the Company,
Employee shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any right or obligation
under this Agreement to any other person or entity.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms of
this Agreement and all rights of Employee hereunder shall inure to the benefit
of, and be enforceable by, Employee’s personal or legal representatives,
executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees and
legatees.

 

7.          Notices.

 

(a)         General.  Notices and all other communications
contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have
been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed by U.S. registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid.  In the case of the Employee, mailed notices
shall be addressed to him at the home address which he most recently
communicated to the Company in writing. 
In the case of the Company, mailed notices shall be addressed to its
corporate headquarters, and all notices shall be directed to the attention of
its Secretary.

 

(b)        Notice of Termination.  Any termination or resignation of the
Employee shall be communicated by a notice of termination to the other party
hereto given in accordance with this 

 

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Section.  Such notice shall indicate the specific
termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, shall set forth in
reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for
termination under the provision so indicated, and shall specify the Termination
Date (which shall be not more than 30 days after the giving of such
notice).  The failure by the Employee to
include in the notice any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing
of Involuntary Termination shall not waive any right of the Employee hereunder
or preclude the Employee from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing
his rights hereunder.

 

8.          Arbitration.

 

(a)         Any dispute or controversy arising out
of, relating to, or in connection with this Agreement, or the interpretation,
validity, construction, performance, breach, or termination thereof, shall be
settled by binding arbitration to be held in Santa Clara County, California, in
accordance with the National Rules for the Resolution of Employment
Disputes then in effect of the American Arbitration Association (the “Rules”).  The arbitrator may grant injunctions or other
relief in such dispute or controversy. 
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final, conclusive and binding on
the parties to the arbitration.  Judgment
may be entered on the arbitrator’s decision in any court having jurisdiction.

 

(b)        The arbitrator(s) shall apply
California law to the merits of any dispute or claim, without reference to
conflicts of law rules.  The arbitration
proceedings shall be governed by federal arbitration law and by the Rules, without
reference to state arbitration law. 
Employee hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the state and
federal courts located in California for any action or proceeding arising from
or relating to this Agreement or relating to any arbitration in which the
parties are participants.

 

(c)         Employee understands that nothing in
this Section modifies Employee’s at-will employment status.  Either Employee or the Company can terminate
the employment relationship at any time, with or without Cause.

 

(d)        EMPLOYEE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS
SECTION, WHICH DISCUSSES ARBITRATION. 
EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDS THAT SUBMITTING ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF, RELATING
TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE INTERPRETATION, VALIDITY,
CONSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE, BREACH OR TERMINATION THEREOF TO BINDING
ARBITRATION, CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF EMPLOYEE’S RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND
RELATES TO THE RESOLUTION OF ALL DISPUTES RELATING TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE
EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING
CLAIMS:

 

(i)          ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR WRONGFUL
DISCHARGE OF EMPLOYMENT; BREACH OF CONTRACT, BOTH EXPRESS AND IMPLIED; BREACH
OF THE COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING, BOTH EXPRESS AND IMPLIED;
NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS; NEGLIGENT OR
INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATION; NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL 

 

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INTERFERENCE WITH
CONTRACT OR PROSPECTIVE ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE; AND DEFAMATION.

 

(ii)         ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR VIOLATION OF ANY
FEDERAL, STATE OR MUNICIPAL STATUTE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991,
THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1967, THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT, THE CALIFORNIA FAIR
EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING ACT, AND LABOR CODE SECTION 201, et  seq;

 

(iii)        ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF ANY
OTHER LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OR EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION.

 

9.          Miscellaneous Provisions.

 

(a)         No Duty to Mitigate.  The Employee shall not be required to
mitigate the amount of any payment contemplated by this Agreement, nor shall
any such payment be reduced by any earnings that the Employee may receive from
any other source.

 

(b)        Waiver.  No provision of this Agreement may be
modified, waived or discharged unless the modification, waiver or discharge is
agreed to in writing and signed by the Employee and by an authorized officer of
the Company (other than the Employee). 
No waiver by either party of any breach of, or of compliance with, any
condition or provision of this Agreement by the other party shall be considered
a waiver of any other condition or provision or of the same condition or
provision at another time.

 

(c)         Integration.  This Agreement and any outstanding equity
award agreements referenced herein represent the entire agreement and
understanding between the parties as to the subject matter herein and supersede
all prior or contemporaneous agreements, whether written or oral, with respect
to this Agreement and any equity award agreement.

 

(d)        Choice of Law.  The validity, interpretation, construction
and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the internal substantive
laws, but not the conflicts of law rules, of the State of California.

 

(e)         Severability.  The invalidity or unenforceability of any
provision or provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision hereof, which shall remain in full force
and effect.

 

(f)         Employment Taxes.  All payments made pursuant to this Agreement
shall be subject to withholding of applicable income and employment taxes.

 

(g)        Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together will constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each
of the parties has executed this Agreement, in the case of the Company by its
duly authorized officer, as of the day and year first above written.

 

	
  COMPANY:

  	
  QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  By: 

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  Title: 

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
   

  
	
  EMPLOYEE:

  	
   

  
	
   

  	
  [CEO]

  
				

 

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE

 

This Settlement Agreement
and Release (“Agreement”) is made by and between QuickLogic Corporation (the “Company”),
and [EMPLOYEE] (“Employee”).

 

WHEREAS, Employee was
employed by the Company;

 

WHEREAS, the Company and
Employee have entered into a Change of Control Severance Agreement (the “Severance
Agreement”);

 

NOW THEREFORE, in
consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the Company and Employee
(collectively referred to as “the Parties”) hereby agree as follows:

 

1.          Termination.  Employee’s employment from the Company
terminated on                                         .

 

2.          Consideration.  The Company agrees to pay Employee the
severance benefits set forth in Section 4 of the Severance Agreement under
the terms and conditions of the Severance Agreement.

 

3.          Confidential Information.  Employee shall continue to maintain the
confidentiality of all confidential and proprietary information of the Company
and shall continue to comply with the terms and conditions of the
Confidentiality Agreement between Employee and the Company.  Employee shall return all Company property
and confidential and proprietary information in his possession to the Company
on the Effective Date of this Agreement.

 

4.          Payment of Salary.  Employee acknowledges and represents that the
Company has paid all salary, wages, bonuses, accrued vacation, commissions and
any and all other benefits due to Employee.

 

5.          Release of Claims.  Employee agrees that the foregoing
consideration represents settlement in full of all outstanding obligations owed
to Employee by the Company.  Employee, on
behalf of himself and his respective heirs, family members, executors and
assigns, hereby fully and forever releases the Company and its past, present
and future officers, agents, directors, employees, investors, shareholders,
administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, parents, predecessor and
successor corporations, and assigns, from, and agrees not to sue or otherwise
institute or cause to be instituted any legal or administrative proceedings
concerning any claim, duty, obligation or cause of action relating to any
matters of any kind, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or
unsuspected, that he may possess arising from any omissions, acts or facts that
have occurred up until and including the Effective Date of this Agreement
including, without limitation,

 

a.          any and all claims relating to or
arising from Employee’s employment relationship with the Company and the
termination of that relationship;

 

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b.          any and all claims relating to, or
arising from, Employee’s right to vest in equity awards, right to purchase or
actual purchase of shares of stock of the Company, including, without
limitation, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty,
breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud under
any state or federal law;

 

c.          any and all claims for wrongful
discharge of employment; termination in violation of public policy;
discrimination; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of a
covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory
estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress; negligent
or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with
contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices;
defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; battery;
invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion;

 

d.          any and all claims for violation of
any federal, state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to,
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991,
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification
Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and Labor Code
section 201, et  seq.
and section 970, et  seq. and all amendments to each such Act as well as the
regulations issued thereunder;

 

e.          any and all claims for violation of
the federal, or any state, constitution;

 

f.           any and all claims arising out of any
other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment
discrimination;  and

 

g.          any and all claims for attorneys’ fees
and costs.

 

6.          Employee agrees that the release set
forth in this section shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a
complete general release as to the matters released.  This release does not extend to any
obligations incurred under this Agreement. 
Employee acknowledges and agrees that any breach of this paragraph shall
constitute a material breach of the Agreement and in the case of a breach by
Employee, shall entitle the Company immediately to recover the monetary
consideration discussed in paragraph two (2) above.  Employee shall also be responsible to the
Company for all costs, attorneys’ fees and any and all damages incurred by the
Company (a) enforcing the obligation, including the bringing of any suit
to recover the monetary consideration, and (b) defending against a claim
or suit brought or pursued by Employee in violation of this provision.

 

7.          Acknowledgment of Waiver of Claims
under ADEA.  Employee acknowledges
that he is waiving and releasing any rights he may have under the Age Discrimination
in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”) and that this waiver and release is knowing
and voluntary.  Employee and the Company
agree that this waiver and release does not apply to any rights or claims that
may arise under the ADEA after the Effective Date of this Agreement.  Employee acknowledges that the consideration
given for this waiver and release Agreement is in addition to anything of value
to which Employee was already entitled. 
Employee further acknowledges that he has been advised by this writing
that (a) he should consult with an attorney prior to executing this
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twenty-one (21) days
within which to consider this Agreement; (c) he has seven (7) days
following the execution of this Agreement by the parties to revoke the
Agreement; and (d) this Agreement shall not be effective until the
revocation period has expired.  Any
revocation should be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of QuickLogic
Corporation at 1277 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 by close of business on
the seventh day from the date that Employee signs this Agreement.

 

8.          Civil Code Section 1542.  Employee represents that he is not aware of
any claims against the Company other than the claims that are released by this
Agreement.  Employee acknowledges that he
has been advised by legal counsel and is familiar with the provisions of
California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides as follows:

 

A GENERAL
RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT
TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY
HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.

 

9.          Employee, being aware of said code
section, agrees to expressly waive any rights he may have thereunder, as well
as under any other statute or common law principles of similar effect.

 

10.        No Pending or Future Lawsuits.  Employee represents that he has no lawsuits,
claims, or actions pending in his name, or on behalf of any other person or
entity, against the Company or any other person or entity referred to
herein.  Employee also represents that he
does not intend to bring any claims on his own behalf or on behalf of any other
person or entity against the Company or any other person or entity referred to
herein.

 

11.        Application for Employment.  Employee understands and agrees that, as a
condition of this Agreement, he shall not be entitled to any employment with
the Company, its subsidiaries, or any successor, and he hereby waives any
right, or alleged right, of employment or re-employment with the Company.

 

12.        Confidentiality.  Employee agrees to use his best efforts to
maintain in confidence the existence of this Agreement, the contents and terms
of this Agreement, and the consideration for this Agreement (hereinafter
collectively referred to as “Settlement Information”).  Employee agrees to take every reasonable
precaution to prevent disclosure of any Settlement Information to third
parties, and agrees that there will be no publicity, directly or indirectly,
concerning any Settlement Information. 
Employee agrees to take every precaution to disclose Settlement
Information only to those attorneys, accountants, governmental entities, and family
members who have a reasonable need to know of such Settlement Information.

 

13.        No Cooperation.  Employee agrees he will not act in any manner
that might damage the business of the Company. 
Employee agrees that he will not counsel or assist any attorneys or
their clients in the presentation or prosecution of any disputes, differences,
grievances, claims, charges, or complaints by any third party against the
Company and/or any officer, director, employee, agent, representative,
shareholder or attorney of the Company, unless under a subpoena or other court
order to do so.

 

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14.        Non-Disparagement.  Employee agrees to refrain from any
defamation, libel or slander of the Company and its respective officers,
directors, employees, investors, shareholders, administrators, affiliates,
divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor corporations, and assigns or
tortious interference with the contracts and relationships of the Company and
its respective officers, directors, employees, investors, shareholders,
administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor
corporations, and assigns.

 

15.        No Admission of Liability.  Employee understands and acknowledges that
this Agreement constitutes a compromise and settlement of disputed claims.  No action taken by the Company, either
previously or in connection with this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to
be (a) an admission of the truth or falsity of any claims heretofore made
or (b) an acknowledgment or admission by the Company of any fault or
liability whatsoever to the Employee or to any third party.

 

16.        Costs.  The Parties shall each bear their own costs,
expert fees, attorneys’ fees and other fees incurred in connection with this
Agreement.

 

17.        Arbitration.  The Parties agree that any and all disputes
arising out of the terms of this Agreement, their interpretation, and any of
the matters herein released, including any potential claims of harassment,
discrimination or wrongful termination shall be subject to binding arbitration,
to the extent permitted by law, in Santa Clara County, California, before the
American Arbitration Association under its National Rules for the
Resolution of Employment Disputes.  Employee agrees and hereby waives his right to jury trial as to matters
arising out of the terms of this Agreement and any matters herein released to
the extent permitted by law. 
The Parties agree that the prevailing party in any arbitration shall be
entitled to injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce
the arbitration award.

 

18.        Authority.  Employee represents and warrants that [he/she] has the capacity to act on [his/her]
own behalf and on behalf of all who might claim through [him/her]
to bind them to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

19.        No Representations.  Employee represents that he has had the
opportunity to consult with an attorney, and has carefully read and understands
the scope and effect of the provisions of this Agreement.  Neither party has relied upon any
representations or statements made by the other party hereto which are not
specifically set forth in this Agreement.

 

20.        Severability.  In the event that any provision hereof
becomes or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal,
unenforceable or void, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect
without said provision.

 

21.        Entire Agreement.  This Agreement, the Change of Control
Severance Agreement, the equity award agreements and the Confidentiality
Agreement represent the entire agreement and understanding between the Company
and Employee concerning Employee’s separation from the Company, and supersede
and replace any and all prior agreements and understandings concerning Employee’s
relationship with the Company and his compensation by the Company.

 

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22.        No Oral Modification.  This Agreement may only be amended in writing
signed by Employee and an approved executive officer of the Company.

 

23.        Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by the
internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of the State of
California.

 

24.        Effective Date.  This Agreement is effective eight (8) days
after it has been signed by both Parties.

 

25.        Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in
counterparts, and each counterpart shall have the same force and effect as an
original and shall constitute an effective, binding agreement on the part of
each of the undersigned.

 

26.        Voluntary Execution of Agreement.  This Agreement is executed voluntarily and
without any duress or undue influence on the part or behalf of the Parties
hereto, with the full intent of releasing all claims.  The Parties acknowledge that:

 

a.          They have read this Agreement;

 

b.          They have been represented in the
preparation, negotiation, and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of
their own choice or that they have voluntarily declined to seek such counsel;

 

c.          They understand the terms and
consequences of this Agreement and of the releases it contains; and

 

d.          They are fully aware of the legal and
binding effect of this Agreement.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the
Parties have executed this Agreement on the respective dates set forth below.

 

	
   

  	
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Exhibit 10.18    
    

Confidential
treatment has been requested for portions of this document. This copy of the document filed as an Exhibit omits the confidential information subject to the confidentiality request.
Omissions are designated by the symbol [...***...]. A complete version of this document has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

 
 

AIR TRANSPORTATION CHARTER AGREEMENT    
    

        This AIR TRANSPORTATION CHARTER AGREEMENT ("Agreement") dated as of October 3, 2007, by and between  ALLEGIANT
AIR, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company with principal offices at 3301 North Buffalo Drive, Suite B-9, Las Vegas,
Nevada 89129 ("Allegiant") and Harrah's Operating Company Memphis, LLC ("HOC") a Delaware Corporation, with its principal place of business
located at One Harrah's Court, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Allegiant and HOC shall each also be referred to as the "Party" or collectively as the "Parties". 

 
 

RECITIALS    
    

        WHEREAS, Allegiant in its capacity as a direct air carrier under Parts 207, 212 and 380 of the regulations
of the United States Department of Transportation ("DOT"), 14 C.F.R. Parts 207, 212 and 380, desires to provide air transportation services to HOC to and from locations designated by HOC; and 

        WHEREAS, HOC in its capacity as a Public Charter Operator under Part 380 of the DOT regulations, 14 C.F.R. Part 380, has a
need for air transportation services and desires to utilize air transportation services provided by Allegiant; 

        NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants contained herein, the Parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby,
do agree as follows: 

1.     AIRCRAFT  

        Allegiant shall provide the air transportation services using the Aircraft listed in Exhibit A (the "Aircraft") or equivalent aircraft. 

2.     SERVICES  

	2.1
	In
accordance with Section 6 of this Agreement, Allegiant shall provide air transportation services (the "Services") as more fully described in Exhibit A. 

3.     PRICE  

        In consideration for the Services provided by Allegiant under this Agreement, HOC agrees to pay Allegiant the rates listed in Exhibit A. 

4.     TERM  

        Unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution of this Agreement and shall
remain in full force and effect thereafter until December 31, 2009 (the "Term"). Actual Services as described in Section 2 of this Agreement shall begin January 1, 2008. 

5.     REGULATORY APPROVALS AND DUTIES  

	5.1
	Allegiant
and HOC shall each hold all licenses, certificates, and permits, including without limitation all DOT, United States Federal Aviation Administration (the "FAA"), and the 

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Mississippi
Gaming Commission ("MGC") approvals, required to fulfill their respective obligations specified in or contemplated by the terms of this Agreement. 

	5.2
	Pursuant
to 14 C.F.R. Part 380 and other applicable regulations, Allegiant shall be responsible for its own compliance with DOT regulations, except as agreed to by the Parties
in Section 5.4, and shall indemnify defend and hold harmless HOC from any fines, claims or penalties resulting from noncompliance with any governing laws, rules or regulations associated
therewith.

	5.3
	Pursuant
to 14 C.F.R. Part 380 and other applicable regulations, including the responsibility agreed to under Section 5.4, HOC shall be responsible for its compliance
with DOT regulations, and shall defend and hold harmless Allegiant from any fines, claims or penalties resulting from noncompliance with any governing laws, rules or regulations associated therewith,
including its noncompliance with Section 5.4.

	5.4
	HOC
shall be responsible to submit all public charter filings as required to the DOT without delay and no later than ten (10) days after the Schedule is finalized pursuant to
Section 6.1. HOC shall provide a DOT conformed copy, including a Public Charter Number, to Allegiant no later than ten (10) days prior to the first flight scheduled in the filing.

	5.5
	Allegiant
through its gate agent shall collect the Tour Participation Agreements ("TPA"). HOC shall provide Allegiant with an adequate supply of TPAs to distribute and collect from
the passengers. Allegent shall deliver the executed TPA to HOC's authorized representatives upon arrival of each flight. 

6.     OPERATIONAL BLOCK TIMES/SCHEDULING  

	6.1
	HOC
agrees to provide Allegiant a flight schedule (the "Proposed Schedule") at least ninety (90) days before the date of the first flight and the Proposed Schedule period shall
cover at least ninety (90) days. Allegiant shall have fifteen (15) days from receipt of the Proposed Schedule to consent to the flights contained therein. Allegiant's consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld. Once Allegiant has consented to the proposed flight schedule, Allegiant shall develop block time estimates for each flight ("Operational Block Times" or "Block Hours") and
these Operational Block Times shall be provided to HOC. (Operational Block Times are defined as the amount of time it takes from an aircraft's departure from the gate at the origin airport until the
aircraft's arrival at the gate at the destination airport). The Parties shall then agree to the final schedule ("the Schedule") and Operational Block Times. Allegiant shall provide HOC the schedule,
with flight times and baggage handlers for each flight, at least thirty (30) days prior to the operation of the flight.

	6.2
	Either
Party may request a change to the schedule. Both Parties agree to use their commercially reasonable efforts to accommodate changes requested by the other Party. In the event
changes are made by HOC to the Schedule with less than seven (7) days notice, HOC shall reimburse Allegiant for its out of pocket cost incurred as a result of accommodating HOC's requested
schedule change. HOC shall have no obligation to Allegiant for changes to the Schedule initiated or made by Allegiant. 

7.     MINIMUM BLOCK HOUR GUARANTEE  

	7.1
	HOC
agrees to pay for a minimum number of Block Hours, as described in Exhibit A (the "Minimum Block Hour Guarantee"). Flights involved in positioning the Aircraft (ferry
flights) shall count towards meeting the Minimum Block Hour Guarantee.

	7.2
	HOC
shall pay Allegiant pursuant to Section 8.1, for Services to be operated pursuant to the Schedule. Within thirty (30) days of the completion of the quarter,
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report
to HOC that lists the actual Block Hours operated by Allegiant for HOC. This report will be compared with the estimated Block Hours that were used to determine the appropriate advance payments
made pursuant to Section 8.1. If the estimated Block Hours paid for by HOC is greater than the actual Block Hours operated by Allegiant, then Allegiant shall roll the difference into the
payment for the next quarter's estimated Block Hours and count as a reduction in the Minimum Block Hours Guaranteed during the next quarter. If the estimated Block Hours paid for by HOC is less than
the actual Block Hours operated by Allegiant, then Allegiant shall invoice HOC for the difference. Payment shall be due within ten (10) days of receipt of invoice. 

	7.3
	Within
ten days of the completion of each calendar quarter, Allegiant shall provide HOC with a report that lists the Services provided by flight during the subject quarter. If the
Services provided fail to meet the Minimum Block Hour Guarantee, then Allegiant shall invoice HOC for the difference between the Block Hours for the Services provided and the Minimum Block Hour
Guarantee. Allegiant agrees to use flight factors, such as direct flight paths and proximate fuel stops, to minimize Block Hours. [...***...] 

8.     PAYMENT TERMS  

	8.1
	HOC
shall pay Allegiant for the Services as follows: 

        (i)    Initial
Payment Date. Upon execution of this Agreement, HOC shall deposit an amount equal to the projected cost for Services as calculated by the flights and Block Hours
to be provided under the Schedule based on the Services to be provided between January 1, 2008 and January 16, 2008. 

        (ii)   1st Payment
Date. HOC shall deposit no later than the 1st day of each month (the "1st Payment Date") an amount equal to the projected
cost for Services as calculated by the flights and Block Hours to be provided under the Schedule based on the Schedule from the 16th day of the month through the end of that same month (the
"1st Billing Period"). 

        (iii)  2nd Payment
Date. HOC will deposit by the 16th day of each month (the "2nd Payment Date"), an amount equal to the estimated cost for
Services as calculated by the flights and Block Hours to be provided under the Schedule from the 1st day through the 15th day of the following month (the "2nd Billing Period"). 

        All
deposits shall be made by wire transfer to Allegiant's DOT approved escrow account listed in Exhibit C. Allegiant shall provide HOC a copy of the DOT letter approving the
escrow account. The Parties agree that payment for each flight shall only be released from the DOT escrow upon completion of the flight (from the origin airport to the destination airport). 

	8.2
	All
reimbursable expenses, including but not limited to certain catering, liquor, and PFC charges (defined in Section 9.3), shall be invoiced in arrears monthly by Allegiant to
HOC for payment by wire transfer to Allegiant's operating account listed in Exhibit D. Reimbursable expenses shall be invoiced each month and HOC shall remit payment within 15 days of
receipt of invoice. In the event that HOC fails to pay within 18 days of receipt of invoice, HOC shall pay a late charge equal to 2% of the invoice amount. All invoices for reimbursable
expenses shall list the expenses by flight wherever possible.

	8.3
	All
payment terms are subject to the terms and conditions of Section 25 herein.

	8.4
	Allegiant
represents and warrants that it will maintain the DOT escrow account at all times and notify HOC of any changes to the DOT escrow account.

	8.5
	In
the event that HOC fails to make payment when due under Section 8.1, and such failure to make payment is not cured in accordance with Section 26.1, Allegiant shall
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written
notice to HOC have the right to cancel flights scheduled on the eleventh day proceeding that date and such right shall continue until Allegiant has received payment in full under
Section 8.1. Any flights cancelled due to non-payment under Section 8.1 shall in no way limit or excuse HOC's obligation under the Minimum Block Hour Guarantee. 

9.     TAXES AND OTHER CHARGES  

	9.1
	HOC
shall be responsible for the collection and payment of any and all federal, state and local excise taxes (including federal segment fees) imposed upon the purchase of air
transportation. HOC agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Allegiant from and against any claims made, or penalties or fines imposed as a result of any act or omission relating to collection or
payment of such taxes (including, but not limited to attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith) arising out of the performance of Services under this Agreement, unless
arising from Allegiant's negligence, misconduct or false information.

	9.2
	Allegiant
shall be responsible for the remittance of payment of any security charges (including the September 11th Security Fee) that are assessed on a per
passenger basis. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HOC shall be responsible for the collection of these charges from its passengers and for transmittal of same to Allegiant, and for reimbursing outlays
made by Allegiant for these charges. Allegiant shall invoice HOC pursuant to Section 8.2 above.

	9.3
	Allegiant
shall be responsible for the remittance of payment of all passenger facility charges ("PFC") imposed by airports on HOC's passengers carried by Allegiant. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, HOC shall be responsible for the collection of these charges from its passengers and for transmittal of same to Allegiant, and for reimbursing outlays made by Allegiant for these
charges. Allegiant shall invoice HOC pursuant to Section 8.2 above.

	9.4
	HOC
and Allegiant each warrant to the other that any commissions that are or will become due to any third party in connection with this Agreement or its performance hereunder shall be
payable at that Party's sole expense. 

10.   FUEL  

	10.1
	The
term "Base Fuel Cost" whenever used in this Agreement, shall mean the initial cost of fuel up to and including the first [...***...] average monthly per
gallon cost of fuel. This meaning shall be applied for all purposes of this Agreement. 

Each
Party shall be financially obligated to pay fuel cost in accordance with the following schedule of fuel cost categories: 

	1.
	If
the average monthly price of fuel in less than or equal to [...***...] per gallon, Allegiant shall be solely responsible for the fuel cost.

	2.
	If
the average monthly price of fuel is greater than [...***...] but less than or equal to [...***...] Allegiant shall be responsible
for the fuel cost to the extent of [...***...] per gallon plus [...***...]of the average monthly fuel price in excess of
[...***...] and HOC shall be responsible for the balance of the fuel cost.

	3.
	If
the average monthly price of fuel is greater than [...***...] but less than or equal to [...***...], Allegiant shall be responsible
for the fuel cost to the extent of [...***...] per gallon plus [...***...] of the average monthly fuel price in excess of
[...***...] and HOC shall be responsible for the balance of the fuel cost. 

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	4.
	If
the average monthly price of fuel is greater than [...***...], Allegiant shall be responsible for the fuel cost to the extent of
[...***...] per gallon and HOC shall be responsible for the balance of the fuel cost. 

	10.2
	In
any case where the average monthly per gallon cost of fuel exceeds [...***...] for two (2) consecutive months HOC shall have the right to
unilaterally terminate this Agreement upon One Hundred Twenty (120) days notice. Upon termination in accordance with this Section 10.2 HOC shall not be financially or otherwise obligated
to Allegiant. HOC shall however, be financially obligated to Allegiant for Services provided during the One Hundred Twenty (120) day notice period.

	10.3
	Allegiant
shall work in good faith to minimize fuel cost.

	10.4
	Allegiant
will include HOC's fuel consumption in its fuel hedging program.

	10.5
	Each
month during the term of this Agreement, Allegiant shall provide HOC with a written fuel usage report that summarizes the total fuel costs actually incurred and the total number
of gallons actually used in performance of the Services during the invoiced period. In accordance with the obligations outlined in each of the Fuel Cost Categories of Section 10.1 Allegiant
shall be reimbursed for fuel cost as outlined in Section 8.2 of this Agreement. Allegiant shall fully document the actual fuel cost in each of the above Fuel Cost Categories. Allegiant shall
retain all documents relating to its procurement of fuel for the Services including, but not limited to, actual contracts, receipts, invoices, and / or purchase orders (collectively referred to as
"Fuel Procurement Documents"). HOC and its authorized agents shall have the right to inspect, review, and audit all Fuel Procurement Documents. Upon request, Allegiant shall forward true and correct
copies of Fuel Procurement Documents to HOC. Allegiant shall be financially obligated to reimburse HOC for any overpayments of fuel cost within 14 days of receiving notice of such overpayment
from HOC. 

11.   STATIONS  

	11.1
	Allegiant
is responsible for station charges (as described in Exhibit A, Section 2). Allegiant shall not levy any surcharges against HOC nor request reimbursement for
station of charges to or from any U.S. city. HOC agrees to work in good faith with Allegiant to minimize stations costs, including the review of feasible alternative airports identified by Allegiant.

	11.2
	In
certain instances, HOC may desire to fly to or from a city in Canada or Mexico. In these cases HOC shall pay for the portion of station costs per round trip associated with those
flights that are in excess of [...***...]. 

12.   LIQUOR  

	12.1
	Alcoholic
beverages shall be available at a nominal cost to passengers on all flights. Allegiant shall purchase the alcoholic beverages [...***...].

	12.2
	Allegiant
shall provide alcoholic beverages to certain passengers as designated by HOC at no cost to the passenger. These passengers shall present coupons to Allegiant personnel in
exchange for free alcoholic beverages. Allegiant shall invoice HOC at its cost, pursuant to Section 8.2, the amount due for alcoholic beverages provided at no charge to passengers. 

13.   CATERING  

        The Price for Services provided by Allegiant includes catering as described in Exhibit A. Allegiant may be able to provide other catering alternatives and
will attempt to do so at HOC's direction, but the expense incurred by Allegiant, if any, of additional catering shall be invoiced to and be borne solely 

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HOC. Allegiant shall invoice HOC pursuant to Section 8.2 for any additional catering expenses. If HOC supplies the catering at its sole expense, there shall be no reimbursement due to
Allegiant. 

14.   PERFORMANCE STANDARDS  

	14.1
	Allegiant
agrees to perform the Services safely and professionally in accordance with the highest standards of the air transportation industry and in full compliance with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

	14.2
	Allegiant
represents and warrants that it owns or leases the Aircraft at all times. Allegiant shall at all times have exclusive operational control of the Aircraft performing the
Services. Allegiant represents and warrants that they are the direct air carrier, unless substitute aircraft is provided pursuant to Section 16. Allegiant shall be charged with responsibility
for decisions with respect to the suitability of the Aircraft, weather conditions, flight conditions and any other decisions or issues relating to control and direction of the activities associated
with the flight of the Aircraft. Under no circumstances shall HOC or anyone other than Allegiant have the right to countermand or issue any directive pertaining to the foregoing activities and issues.

	14.3
	At
its own cost (with no right to reimbursement), Allegiant shall clean the interior of the Aircraft, including but not limited to, trash pickup, wipe down seats, seat back trays,
and vacuuming prior to each flight departing from the base of operation and the exterior on an as-needed basis.

	14.4
	Each
Allegiant pilot shall hold current and valid pilot licenses, be duly rated and qualified by the FAA, and be fully trained for operation of the Aircraft.

	14.5
	All
cabin crew personnel shall be courteous to each passenger, maintain good grooming and hygiene standards, wear easily identifiable full uniform outfits that are professional in
appearance in a manner similar to the standards of cabin crews for nationally recognized commercial passenger airlines, and shall not make any negative comments with respect to HOC, its affiliates or
Allegiant.

	14.6
	Allegiant
shall maintain in a current status all operating certificates, permits and licenses issued by all appropriate regulatory authorities and shall be in full compliance with
applicable regulations, standards, agency directives and laws and shall indemnify and defend HOC, its managers, officers, directors, parents, employees, agents, affiliated companies and subsidiaries
from and against any fines, penalties or claims resulting from noncompliance hereunder.

	14.7
	Upon
request by HOC, Allegiant will make available for inspection all records, documents, and data concerning accidents, violations, passenger safety and welfare, licensing, and
regulatory requirements. This documentation shall include, but not limited to, all certifications and licenses of pilots/copilots as required by the DOT, FAA, and other regulatory agencies. HOC shall
be entitled to true and accurate copies of all documents referenced in this Section 14.8.

	14.8
	Allegiant
agrees to meet the following operational performance metrics (the "Performance Metrics"): (1) on-time performance of [...***...],
as measured by arrivals within 15 minutes of scheduled arrival time; and (2) completion factor of [...***...]. Allegiant's performance shall be measured at the
completion of every calendar quarter (January 1 - March 31; April 1 - June 30; July 1 - September 30; and October 1 - December 31). Within ten
(10) days of the completion of each quarter, Allegiant shall provide HOC a report of its performance as measured by the Performance Metrics. Such report shall include FAA weather reports relied
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Allegiant
is deficient in meeting the Performance Metrics during any one quarter, it shall have a [...***...] day period, commencing with the first day of the following month
to improve its performance so as to meet or exceed the Performance Metrics measured during that [...***...]day period. If Allegiant is unable to do so, HOC shall have the right
to cancel this Agreement [...***...]. Flight cancellations or delays that are due to force majeure reasons (except for delays or cancellations under Section 27), weather
conditions, air traffic control or other causes outside Allegiant's reasonable control or due to the request of HOC shall not be included in measuring performance against the Performance Metrics. 

	14.9
	In
the event that HOC causes a flight to be delayed and it results in Allegiant being unable to provide Services on that day or as scheduled the following day due to crew
duty-time limitations and/or other Federal Aviation Regulations reasons, HOC will be liable to Allegiant for the reimbursement of costs incurred by Allegiant as a result of such delay. In
the event a trip is cancelled due to the foregoing, the cancelled trip shall not be charged against Allegiant's Performance Metrics and HOC shall have no right of reimbursement for payment made
pursuant to Section 8.1 for such cancelled flight.

	14.10
	Exhibit C
shall govern the liability and treatment of passengers in the event of delays, cancelled flights or irregular operations.

	14.11
	Allegiant
shall notify HOC at least thirty (30) days in advance of the identity, location and contact information for the ground handling agent that will be contracted by
Allegiant at each airport that appears on the Schedule.

	14.12
	HOC
shall send via facsimile to Allegiant's Dispatch Office, at least 48 hours before each flight is scheduled, a copy of the latest flight manifest. Any changes made to the
manifest shall be communicated by HOC to Allegiant's Dispatch Office on a continuous basis up until the flight departure time. 

15.   SUBCONTRACTORS  

	15.1
	Under
no circumstances shall Allegiant subcontract its primary duties necessary to perform the Services, including but not limited to: (i) Subject to Section 16 of this
Agreement, its exclusive operational control of the Aircraft performing the Services; (ii) its decisions with respect to Aircraft suitability, weather conditions, flight conditions as outlined
in Section 14.2 of this Agreement; and (iii) its obligation to minimize fuel cost in accordance with Section 10.3 of this Agreement.

	15.2
	Allegiant
shall be entitled to hire independent third party contractors to provide secondary support services, including but not limited to: (i) ground handling agents;
(ii) ticket counter representatives; (iii) and service technicians used to fuel the Aircraft. In all circumstances where Allegiant elects to subcontract secondary support services the
following shall apply: (i) Allegiant shall remain liable to HOC for performance of all terms, obligations, and provisions of this Agreement; (ii) the third party subcontractor must agree
in writing to be bound by all requirements of this Agreement; and (iii) HOC shall have the right to require Allegiant terminate any third party subcontractors upon directive of the Mississippi
Gaming Commission, or failure to adhere to safety and/or performance standards. 

16.   MAINTENANCE / SUBSTITUTE AIRCRAFT  

	16.1
	At
its own cost (with no right of reimbursement), Allegiant shall at all times maintain the Aircraft in an airworthy condition in accordance with its FAA-approved
maintenance program. Allegiant shall schedule its maintenance of the Aircraft so that it does not interfere with flights scheduled in accordance with Section 6 of this Agreement. 

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	16.2
	Subject
to HOC's consent Allegiant may at its own expense (without right for reimbursement) retain a substitute aircraft to perform the Services. In all cases where HOC consent's to
the use of substitute aircraft the following shall occur: (i) the owner of the substitute aircraft shall be required to comply with the requirements of this Agreement; (ii) the
substitute aircraft must be substantially similar to the Aircraft described in Exhibit A of this Agreement with regard to size and type of aircraft; (iii)l Allegiant and the owner of the
substitute aircraft have each executed a Supplementary Agreement with HOC in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F; and (iv) the owner of the substitute aircraft shall submit an
Insurance Certificate in compliance with the insurance requirements of Section 20 of this Agreement. In all cases where Allegiant cannot perform Services (not due to Force Majeure conditions as
defined below) and fails to provide an acceptable substitute to perform the flight in question Allegiant shall pay HOC a full refund for the cost of such flight. 

17.   NO-SHOW PASSENGERS  

        Allegiant shall not be responsible or liable for the transportation of HOC's passengers who fail to report at the specified check-in point at the
departure airport at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of a flight, or who are, through no fault of Allegiant, not aboard at the time of scheduled departure.
Allegiant may depart as scheduled and shall in no way be responsible for or to such individual or HOC, and Allegiant shall be deemed to have completed its contractual obligation to HOC. 

18.   BAGGAGE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS  

	18.1
	Allegiant
shall provide required baggage identification tags and claim checks to be distributed to passengers.

	18.2
	Allegiant
assumes liability only for passenger baggage actually received by a representative of Allegiant from the individual passenger at the departing airport. Limit of baggage
liability shall be as prescribed by applicable DOT regulations (14 C.F.R. Part 254). As between HOC and Allegiant, HOC assumes all responsibility for baggage in possession of transfer companies
engaged by HOC. HOC agrees that Allegiant is not liable for property not delivered to it and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Allegiant from any claims brought against it by third parties
alleging loss or damage to such baggage.

	18.3
	UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL ALLEGIANT ACCEPT FOR TRANSPORTATION IN CHECKED OR HAND-CARRIED BAGGAGE, OR AS CARGO, NOR MAY ANY PASSENGER BRING ABOARD ALLEGIANT'S AIRCRAFT,
ANY ARTICLE CONSTITUTING "HAZARDOUS MATERIAL", DEFINED AS ANY ARTICLE OR SUBSTANCE THE TRANSPORTATION OF WHICH BY AIR IS PROHIBITED, RESTRICTED OR OTHERWISE AFFECTED BY ANY RULE OR
REGULATION OF THE DOT, INCLUDING THE RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINSITRATION (the "RSPA") or successor administration, THE FAA, OR THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (the "ICAO"). 

19.   FORCE MAJEURE  

        Both Parties shall be excused from all performance and or payment obligations when the ability of either party to perform according to the terms of this Agreement
has been impeded as a result of, or arising from, any of the following: governmental or airport laws, regulations, orders, war, acts of terrorism, acts of God, riots, civil disobedience; or national
emergencies (hereinafter referred to as "Force Majeure conditions"). Any Force Majeure conditions shall be said to have impeded a Party's ability to perform when it has required that Party to cancel a
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be excused from their performance and/or payment obligations during the duration of the Force Majeure condition. Either Party shall promptly notify the other of any such conditions which may
result in its inability to resume its obligations upon the cessation of the Force Majeure condition. Each Party shall make every effort to resume performance, at the earliest time that it is safe and
prudent to do so. In any case where the Force Majeure conditions last longer than three (3) months either Party shall have the right to terminate its obligations under this Agreement, in all
other cases the Parties shall have the right to cancel the specific flights scheduled to take place during the Force Majeure condition. 

20.   INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY  

	20.1
	During
the Term of this Agreement it is expressly agreed that, ALLEGIANT shall at no expense to HOC maintain aircraft / aviation liability insurance ("Policy") with a reputable
insurer approved by HOC. ALLEGIANT shall provide a Certificate of Insurance naming Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., and/or any subsidiary company (or subsidiaries of division thereof), and/or any
other affiliated, allied or controlled entity of any of the foregoing that existed or may hereafter exist, and/or each of their officers, directors, trustees, employees and representatives as
additional insureds.

	20.2
	The
required insurance Policy shall include the following:

	(a)
	The
Policy shall include aviation liability, passenger liability, public liability, and property damage liability, providing coverage for all claims resulting from use, and/or
operation of the Aircraft including but not limited to claims of death or injury to persons or loss of or damage to property. The Policy shall have liability limits of $500,000,000 for aircraft with a
seating capacity of 125 passengers and / or $750,000,000 for aircraft with a seating capacity of between 126 to 185 passengers.

	(b)
	The
Policy shall include War Risk Liability coverage in an amount not less than $50,000,000;

	(c)
	The
Policy shall include Workers Compensation coverage at statutory limits;

	(d)
	The
Policy shall include Personal Injury Liability coverage of at least $25,000,000;

	(e)
	The
Policy shall be placed on a worldwide basis;

	(f)
	The
Policy shall not be subject to cancellation, material change or restriction, or reduction of coverage or limits except upon not less than sixty (60) days written notice to
HOC. The insurer shall immediately notify HOC in the event of default in payment of any premium or installment;

	(g)
	The
Policy shall be primary and not excess, subject to any co-insurance clause or contingent. The Policy shall not require contribution from any insurance purchased by
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc, its employees, officers and directors, its affiliates and subsidiaries;

	(h)
	The
Policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation clause in the HOC's favor;

	(i)
	The
Policy's certificate shall list the specific aircraft utilized to provide Services agreed to herein by Allegiant to HOC. Additionally, it shall apply to any and all aircraft
utilized under the terms of this agreement with HOC.

	20.3
	The
Aircraft shall not be operated and HOC shall have no obligation (financial or otherwise) during the Term unless the insurance described in this Section 20 is in full force
and effect, nor shall the Aircraft be operated in a location or any manner which would cause such insurance to be suspended, impaired or canceled, or its protection to be jeopardized. In the event of
loss or destruction of, or damage to, the Aircraft during the Term, Allegiant 

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shall
cooperate in good faith, and promptly furnish such information, execute such documents, and do all such other acts and things, as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to collect the
proceeds provided under the Policy. 

	20.4
	Allegiant
agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless HOC, its subsidiaries, partners, affiliated companies, officers, directors, agents and/or employees, from and against any and
all claims, actions, damages, expenses (including attorneys' fees and costs associated with in house legal professionals), or liability therefore, in connection with any and all loss, theft,
misappropriation and/or damage to property or equipment transported, including but not limited to baggage (and any other guest property which might be transported by Allegiant subject to the Airline
baggage liability limit), personal injury and/or loss of life sustained by any third parties arising from or on account of any flights or related Services provided by Allegiant hereunder including
without limitation any acts or omissions of Allegiant, its agents, employees or other representatives, including without limitation the owners and operators of substitute aircraft, of any of the
obligations of Allegiant described herein or related hereto, without regard to cause or peril.

	20.5
	Allegiant
shall agree to defend, indemnify, release, and hold harmless HOC, its parent and affiliated companies, their managers, agents, employees, officers, directors and
subsidiaries from and against any and all claims, suits, damages, liabilities, fines, penalties, proceedings, orders, decrees, settlements, and judgments of any kind or nature by or in favor of anyone
whomsoever and from and against any and all costs and expenses, including attorneys fees, resulting from or in connection with loss of life, bodily injury or damages to property arising directly or
indirectly, out of or from or on account of the services provided by Allegiant pursuant to this Agreement, except when such claims, suits, damages, liabilities, fines, penalties, proceedings, orders,
decrees, settlements, and judgments are due to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the HOC. This indemnification shall be insured against by Allegiant and shall not be limited or restricted
by any other provision of this Agreement including but not limited to the insurance requirements.

	20.6
	In
all cases of indemnification required under the terms of this Agreement, the Indemnitee shall give the Indemnitor prompt written notice of any such claim, and provide the
Indemnitor with the authority, information and assistance (at no out-of-pocket cost to such Indemnitee) that the Indemnitor deems necessary for the defense and settlement of
the claim, provided that the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice hereunder shall not affect rights to indemnification except to the extent that such failure prejudices the
indemnitor's ability to direct the defense or settlement or otherwise damages the Indemnitor. Subject to the indemnitee's reasonable determination that its interest are prejudiced, the Indemnitor
shall be entitled to direct the defense and settlement of any claim for which indemnification is sought under this Agreement.

	20.7
	Each
provision of this Section 20 shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. 

21.   LIABILITY  

        IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 

22.   NOTICES  

        All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall become effective on the date of receipt and shall be hand delivered or faxed
(with receipt confirmed 

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simultaneously)
or mailed by registered or certified first class mail, return receipt requested, addressed to: 

	Allegiant:	 	Allegiant Air, LLC

3301 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite B-9

Las Vegas, Nevada 89129

Attn: Andrew Levy, Managing Director

Phone: (702) 851-7300

Fax: (702) 851-7310
	

with a copy to:	
 	

Ellis, Funk et al

3490 Piedmont Rd, Suite 400

Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Attn: Rob Goldberg

Phone: (404) 233-2800

Fax: (404) 233-2188
	

HOC:	
 	

National Casino Marketing

13615 Old Highway 61 North,

Robinsonville, MS 38664
	

with a copy to:	
 	

Corporate Counsel

1023 Cherry Road

Memphis, TN 38117

Telephone: (901) 762-8634

Facsimile: (901) 762-8735

Such
addresses may be changed by written notice to the other party at any time. 

23.   INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, DIRECTION AND CONTROL  

	23.1
	Allegiant
is an independent contractor with respect to all Services performed hereunder, and under no circumstances shall Allegiant or its directors, officers, agents, affiliates,
employees, or subcontractors, be deemed for any purpose to be the agent, servant, employee, "borrowed servants" or representative of HOC in the performance of all or any part of the work or Services
performed hereunder. HOC hereby expressly foregoes and disclaims any contractual or other right to direct or control Allegiant or its employees, agents, independent contractors for any work or
Services performed pursuant to this Agreement and is interested only in the results to be obtained.

	23.2
	No
agency relationship is created or intended by this Agreement. Neither Party shall have the right nor authority to act on the other's behalf, represent the other in any manner, or
bind the other to any agreement or undertaking. 

24.   CONFIDENTIALITY  

	24.1
	Allegiant's
employees, officers, agents, directors and subcontractors shall treat as confidential and proprietary and not disclose to others during or subsequent to the term of this
Agreement, except as necessary to perform this Agreement, and then only on a confidential basis satisfactory to HOC, any information whether oral or written of any description whatsoever, including,
but not limited to, any technical information or data regarding HOC or HOC's plans, programs, This Agreement and its terms and conditions, marketing, strategies, facilities, processes, products,
costs, equipment, operations or customer lists which are designed or reasonably understood to be confidential or proprietary at the time divulged 

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to
Allegiant, its employees, officers, agents, directors or subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement. Additionally, Allegiant may not use any of the confidential or proprietary information
for any purposes other than to fulfill its obligations under the terms of this Agreement, nor may Allegiant use any proprietary or confidential information for any of its own advertising, marketing,
or other business purposes not connected with its obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Allegiant may disclose this Agreement and other information in response to court
ordered subpoenas and administrative orders to governmental agencies (FAA, DOT, GCB, SEC, and IRS) as reasonably required and only the term and projected revenue to be earned as a result of the
Agreement to any financial institution in connection with financial services. 

	24.2
	HOC's
employees, officers, agents, directors and subcontractors shall treat as confidential and proprietary and not disclose to others during or subsequent to the term of this
Agreement, except as necessary to perform this Agreement, and then only on a confidential basis satisfactory to Allegiant, any information whether oral or written of any description whatsoever,
including any technical information or data regarding Allegiant or Allegiant's plans, programs, marketing, strategies, facilities, processes, products, costs, equipment, operations or customers which
are designed or reasonably understood to be confidential or proprietary at the time divulged to HOC, its employees, officers, agents, directors or subcontractors in the performance of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, HOC may disclose this Agreement and other information to governmental agencies (FAA, DOT, GCB, SEC, and IRS) as reasonably required and to any financial institution in
connection with financial services. 

25.   GAMING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS  

	25.1
	Allegiant
acknowledges that this Agreement is subject to the registration and other licensing, permitting or approval requirements imposed on Allegiant by the Mississippi Gaming
Commission and the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (collectively referred to as "GCB") and, if applicable, any manufacturer, distributor or supplier of the goods to be delivered hereunder. Allegiant
hereby agrees that HOC may conduct investigations of Allegiant, its owners and key employees regarding financial information and legal proceedings. In the event: (i) Allegiant fails to secure
any GCB required permits, licenses, and / or authorizations in a timely fashion; or (ii) any material information provided by Allegiant, its owners or key employees to HOC is false or omitted,
HOC may immediately and unilaterally terminate this Agreement. Upon its unilateral termination for Allegiant's failure to comply with this Section 25.1 HOC shall have no obligation to Allegiant
financial or otherwise.

	25.2
	Allegiant
shall be solely responsible for securing all required registrations, permits, approvals and licenses from GCB or otherwise, and failure to obtain or maintain same shall be
an event of material default under this Agreement. If (i) GCB, at any time, requires Allegiant or any related party to be found suitable and Allegiant receives an initial decision finding
Allegiant or related party unsuitable, or (ii) GCB, at any time, disapproves or objects to this Agreement in any way, revokes any approval or registration for the transaction or suspends any
business activity between Allegiant and HOC, or (iii) GCB denies, suspends or revokes any registration, license, permit or approval sought by or obtained by Allegiant or related party, or
Allegiant or a related party is placed by GCB on a restricted list or similar list that restricts HOC or its affiliated companies from transacting business with Allegiant or a related party, then HOC
may, in its sole discretion and, in addition to any other remedy permitted hereunder and pursuant to law, unilaterally terminate this Agreement without liability to Allegiant or to any third party,
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pursuing
any rights to challenge any action or inaction of GCB, in which case termination shall become effective on the date of written notice thereof to Allegiant. Allegiant acknowledges that this
Agreement is subject to the continuing oversight and jurisdiction of GCB and any orders, directives or mandates issued thereby to Allegiant or HOC relating to any terms of this Agreement, including
the payment terms and, further, agrees to be bound by the terms of any such GCB order, directives or mandates. 

26.   DEFAULT AND EARLY TERMINATION.  

	26.1
	Except
as otherwise set forth herein, in the event of a monetary default by HOC which is not cured within [...***...] of written notice thereof, Allegiant may
terminate this Agreement. Except as otherwise set forth herein, in the event of a material default by Allegiant, which is not cured within [...***...] of written notice
thereof, HOC may either terminate this Agreement or offset any monetary amounts owed by Allegiant in its subsequent payment under section 8.1 or 8.2.

	26.2
	The
following events may justify immediate termination of this Agreement by the non-affected Party: (i) the making by either Party of any general assignments for
the benefit of creditors; (ii) the filing by either Party of or a petition for the reorganization or arrangement under any laws relating to bankruptcy (unless, in the case of a petition filed
against either Party, the same is dismissed within thirty (30) days); (iii) the appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of substantially all of such Party's assets;
(iv) the attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of substantially all of such Party's assets; or (v) either Party's convening of a meeting of any creditors or any class thereof
for the purpose of effecting a moratorium upon or composition of such party's debts, or any class thereof.

	26.3
	HOC
shall have the right to [...***...] terminate this Agreement, for any reason or no reason, at any time, upon payment to Allegiant of
[...***...]. Upon termination in accordance with this Section 26.3 HOC shall have no additional obligation financial or otherwise to Allegiant.

	26.4
	In
the event that either Party's authorization under the FAA and/or the DOT is revoked, cancelled or suspended, wholly or in part, the non-impaired Party may immediately
terminate this Agreement by giving the impaired Party notice thereof.

	26.5
	The
rights of termination contained in this Section are in addition to any other remedies available to any of the Parties hereunder.

	26.6
	Unless
otherwise indicated, any termination of the Agreement by either Party pursuant to Section 26 shall be without prejudice to the claims of either Party up to the date of
termination. The rights and obligations of the Parties shall cease on the date of termination, except those obligations and debts arising prior to the date of termination, including but not limited to
any amounts owed to Allegiant for Services provided, the insurance obligations under Section 20, and any amounts owed to HOC hereunder.

	26.7
	[...***...]
Upon termination in accordance with this Section 26.7 HOC shall have no additional obligation financial or otherwise to Allegiant. This one
time right of termination is in addition to and independent of all other rights of termination. 

27.   SERVICES FOR THIRD PARTIES  

        Allegiant agrees that HOC shall have priority use of the Aircraft. Allegiant reserves the right to utilize the Aircraft to provide air transportation services to
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impact
its ability to provide Services to HOC. In all cases, it is expressly agreed that Allegiant shall give HOC priority in the scheduling and operation of the Aircraft. 

28.   MISCELLANEOUS  

	28.1
	If
a litigated dispute should arise herein between Allegiant and HOC, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to receive from the non-prevailing Party, in addition to any
other compensation or award, all reasonable attorney fees and all costs of suit or claim therein.

	28.2
	This
Agreement and all Exhibits shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada. Venue shall solely lie in Clark County, Nevada, and the Parties hereto submit to such
jurisdiction.

	28.3
	In
the event that one or more of the provisions of this Agreement are held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be unimpaired.

	28.4
	Neither
Party will use for any commercial purpose customer/passenger names and addresses that are procured by the other Party. Allegiant will not directly or indirectly solicit HOC's
passengers.

	28.5
	This
Agreement is entered into by HOC and Allegiant on their own behalf.

	28.6
	HOC
shall, at any time from the date hereof through one (1) year after the termination of this Agreement, be entitled to an audit of Allegiant's records to determine
Allegiant's compliance with the terms of this Agreement. HOC shall conduct any audit during normal business hours at the principal place of business of Allegiant or at another location designated by
Allegiant. If it shall be determined as a result of such audit that there has been non-compliance with any provision of this Agreement, Allegiant shall have thirty (30) calendar
days from the date HOC gives it written notice of its non-compliance to cure such non-compliance. In the event the non-compliance is a listed default that allows
HOC a different and/or shorter remedy, HOC may utilize such remedy. In the event Allegiant fails to cure said non-compliance within said time frame, HOC may immediately terminate this
Agreement. Should any non-compliance be found, Allegiant shall reimburse HOC for the cost of the audit or HOC may deduct the cost of the audit from any funds owed to Allegiant under
invoices issued by Allegiant pursuant to Section 8.2 of this Agreement.

	28.7
	This
Agreement, including its Exhibits attached hereto, constitute the entire agreement between Allegiant and the HOC relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all oral
agreements or writings with respect hereto and may be altered, amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by an authorized officer of each of the Parties to this Agreement.

	28.8
	Each
of the persons signing this Agreement warrants that he/she is authorized and has authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of his/her respective Party.

	28.9
	This
Agreement and all or any part of Allegiant's or HOC's rights hereunder may not be assigned, transferred or otherwise conveyed by either Party in whole or in part, except to a
subsidiary, affiliated or parent company, without the prior written consent of the other Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, HOC may sell or assign all or a portion of the passenger seats on any
flight to third parties.

	28.10
	No
term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed waived by either Party unless the waiver is in writing and is executed by the Party alleged to be bound by the waiver. A
waiver by either Party of a breach of any of the terms or conditions hereof will not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach thereof or a waiver of any breach of any other term or condition. 

29.   CREW OVERNIGHTS AWAY FROM BASE  

        The Aircraft will be based in Tunica, Mississippi, but HOC has indicated one aircraft may overnight in New Orleans approximately
[...***...] nights per month. Allegiant shall invoice HOC per Exhiubit A as compensation to cover the expenses it will incur for hotel rooms, transportation to and from the New
Orleans airport and a local hotel, and per diem expenses. 

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        IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, HOC and Allegiant, by and through their duly authorized representatives, have executed this instrument as of the date first written above. 

	By:	
	 	By:	

	 

	

STATE OF	
 	

	

)	

 	
 
	 	 	 	) ss:	 	 
	COUNTY OF	 	
	
)	 	 

	 

        On this                        day
of                                    , 2007, before me a Notary
Public, personally appeared

                                    personally known to me (or proved
to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who executed the within instrument
as                                    on behalf of, the corporation
that
executed it. 

	

 	
 	

 
	 	 	
 Notary Public
	

 	
 	

 
	 	 	
 Notary Statement and/or Seal

	 

	

STATE OF	
 	

	

)	

 	
 
	 	 	 	) ss:	 	 
	COUNTY OF	 	
	
)	 	 

	 

        On this                        day
of                                    , 2007, before me a Notary
Public, personally appeared

                                    personally known to me (or proved
to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who executed the within instrument
as                                    on behalf of ALLEGIANT
AIR, LLC, the limited liability company that executed it. 

	

 	
 	

 
	 	 	
 Notary Public
	

 	
 	

 
	 	 	
 Notary Statement and/or Seal

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Exhibit A    
    

	1.
	Aircraft—Two
(2) MD-87 aircraft, both with a single class configuration of 130 seats.

	2.
	Services—The
Services shall include the following:

	a.
	Aircraft;

	b.
	Crews;

	c.
	Insurance;

	d.
	Maintenance;

	e.
	Stations
(all services associated with passenger check-in and ramp handling, including airport facilities, landing fees and security screening charges); 
	f.
	Deicing;

	g.
	Fuel
cost in accordance with Section 10 (including all taxes, fees, duties and other charges); 
	h.
	Catering
(soft drinks, juice, and dry snacks such as peanuts and pretzels). 

Other
services provided would be at an additional cost to HOC. 

	3.
	Price
for Services 

[...***...]
per Block Hour 

[...***...]
per Block Hour for each Block Hour in excess of 290 per month 

[...***...]
per fuel stop 

[...***...]
per aircraft overnight away from Tunica, Mississippi (the Base) 

	4.
	Minimum
Block Hour Guarantee 

[...***...]
Block Hours for January 1—March 31 quarter (the "1st Quarter") 

[...***...]
Block Hours for April 1—June 30 quarter (the "2nd Quarter") 

[...***...]
Block Hours for July 1—September 30 quarter (the "3rd Quarter") 

[...***...]
Block Hours for October 1—December 31 quarter (the "4th Quarter") 

	5.
	Reimbursable
Expenses 

        These
include, but are not limited to catering (Section 13), liquor (Section 12), and PFCs (Section 9.3), and shall be reimbursed at Allegiant's cost. 

        IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, HOC and Allegiant by and through their duly authorized representatives, have executed this instrument as of the date first written above. 

	By:	
	 	By:	

	

 	

 	
 	

 	

 
	Date:	
	 	Date:	

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Exhibit B    
    

	A.
	Delayed
Flights 

Provided
passenger boarding of the aircraft has not then commenced, the following amenities shall be furnished to passengers delayed three (3) hours or more: 

	1.
	Meals
and Phone Calls

	a.
	3
to 6 Hour Delay: one meal and one three-minute phone call. 
	b.
	6
to 8 Hour Delay: A second meal. 
	c.
	8
to 12 Hour Delay: A third meal and a second three-minute phone call. 
	d.
	12
Hours + Delay: A fourth meal. 
	e.
	Monetary
allowances per passenger shall not exceed $7 for breakfast or snack, $10 for lunch, $15 for dinner.

	2.
	Hotel
Accommodations and Ground Transportation

	a.
	Eligible
passengers (as determined in accordance with "c" below) shall be provided hotel accommodations only to the extent (a) the period of delay has exceeded five
(5) hours after the scheduled departure time; (b) the delay has extended or will be extended beyond 2100 hours (9:00 PM) local time; and (c) there is no reasonable
expectation that departure will occur within four (4) hours thereafter; provided, that clause "b" shall not apply in the case of flights having a scheduled departure time later than
2100 hours local time. Hotel accommodations shall be standard category (e.g. Days Inn, Comfort Inn) unless no such accommodations are available, in which case the most economical
accommodations in the next higher category shall apply.

	b.
	Passengers
residing within a 50-mile radius of the airport at which a delay occurs shall not be provided hotel accommodations. In lieu thereof, such passengers shall
receive the value of ground transfer from the airport to their place of residence and return, via taxicab, airport van/minibus/limo service, or standard category rental car, whichever is most
economical. To the extent any such passengers have driven to the airport and prefer to use their own transportation, such passengers may elect to do so and be reimbursed for parking charges incurred
since arrival at the airport plus mileage to their place of residence and return at the rate of 20 cents per mile.

	c.
	If
the delay occurs in Tunica, New Orleans or any other location where HOC has a hotel property, all guests will be housed at HOC hotel, or a hotel within a ten mile radius of HOC's
hotel, subject to availability.

	3.
	Costs

	(a)
	If
the delay is caused by Force Majeure reasons, weather conditions, air traffic control delays, or other causes outside Allegiant's reasonable control, the costs shall be borne
solely by HOC. Any costs incurred by Allegiant in such a situation shall be invoiced and reimbursed by HOC pursuant to Section 8.2.

	(b)
	If
the delay is caused by any other reason than those listed in 3(a) above, then the costs shall be borne solely by Allegiant, provided that any stay at HOC's hotel shall be at cost.

	B.
	Cancelled
Flights

	1.
	If
a flight is cancelled due to Force Majeure reasons, weather conditions, air traffic control, or other causes outside Allegiant's reasonable control, Allegiant shall use its best
efforts to assist HOC in making alternative travel arrangements for HOC's passengers. Allegiant shall 

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invoice
and be reimbursed by HOC for any costs incurred by Allegiant in making such arrangements. 

	2.
	If
a flight is cancelled due reasons other than those listed in B 1 above, Allegiant shall be fully and solely responsible to make necessary alternative transportation arrangements. If
no such arrangements are made and the passengers are unable to make their trip, then Allegiant shall reimburse payments made to it by HOC in advance for that particular flight (or flights, in the
event that the cancelled flight is for the first or outbound segment).

	C.
	Irregular
Operations

	1.
	If
a flight lands at an alternative airport and is unable to continue to its scheduled destination due to Force Majeure reasons, weather conditions, air traffic control delays, or
other causes outside Allegiant's reasonable control, Allegiant shall use its best efforts to make alternative transportation arrangements for HOC's passengers. Allegiant shall invoice to and be
reimbursed by HOC for any costs incurred by Allegiant in making such arrangements.

	2.
	If
a flight lands at an alternative airport and is unable to continue to its scheduled destination due to reasons other than those listed in C 1 above, Allegiant shall be fully and
solely responsible to make necessary alternative transportation arrangements and it shall bear all associated costs.

	D.
	Substitute
Aircraft 

Any
substitute aircraft used for any charter flight must be equal or superior, in terms of interior passenger cabin volume, seating capacity, baggage capacity, and cruising speed, to the make and
model of aircraft specified in paragraph 4(a), and shall be provided without additional charge to HOC. Allegiant shall not under any circumstances utilize any of the following aircraft without
the prior written approval of HOC, which approval may be withheld by HOC and is complete, absolute and unreviewable: 

	(a)
	Any
aircraft, the type certificate for which was originally issued more than thirty (30) years prior to the date of this Agreement

	(b)
	Any
single-engine aircraft

	(c)
	Any
piston-engine aircraft

	(d)
	Any
DC-2, 3, 4 or 6

	(e)
	Lockheed
Lodestar

	(f)
	Lockheed
Jet Stars

	(g)
	Lockheed
Electra

	(h)
	DC-2,3,4,
or 6

	(i)
	Lockheed
Constellation

	(j)
	Beech
18 Series

	(k)
	Fairfield
F-27

	(l)
	Mitsubishi
MU2

	(m)
	BAC
III

	(n)
	Lear
23, 24 or 25 

        IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, HOC and Allegiant by and through their duly authorized representatives, have executed this instrument as of the date first written above. 

	By:	
	 	By:	

	

 	

 	
 	

 	

 
	Date:	
	 	Date:	

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