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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.11

                            MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT

                                    between

                            CMA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

                                      and

                              NATUS MEDICAL, INC.

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Confidential treatment has been requested for portions of this exhibit. The
copy filed herewith omits the information subject to the confidentiality
request. Omissions are designated as *****. A complete version of this exhibit
has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ARTICLE  1 - DEFINITIONS.................................................  3

ARTICLE  2 - MANUFACTURING OF PRODUCT....................................  6

ARTICLE  3 - PRICE; PRICE ADJUSTMENTS.................................... 10

ARTICLE  4 - RECORDS..................................................... 11

ARTICLE  5 - TERM; TERMINATION........................................... 11

ARTICLE  6 - INDEMNIFICATION............................................. 15

ARTICLE  7 - FORCE MAJEURE............................................... 17

ARTICLE  8 - LEGAL COMPLIANCE; AUTHORIZATION............................. 18

ARTICLE  9 - PRESS RELEASES; USE OF NAMES................................ 18

ARTICLE 10 - DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS; VENUE.................................. 19

ARTICLE 11 - CONFIDENTIALITY............................................. 20

ARTICLE 12 - PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY......................... 21

ARTICLE 13 - MISCELLANEOUS............................................... 23
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                            MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT
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     THIS MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT, is made effective as of this 3/rd/ day of
December, 1998, by and between NATUS MEDICAL, INC. a corporation organized under
the laws of the State of California and having a place of business at 1501
Industrial Road, San Carlos, California, 94070 ("Natus") and CMA INTERNATIONAL,
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INC., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina and
having a place of business at 100 Europa Drive, Suite 520, Chapel Hill, North
Carolina 27514, on its own behalf and on behalf of any Affiliate entity or
entities as defined herein ("CMA") (each individually a "Party" and collectively
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the "Parties").
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                                  WITNESSETH:
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     WHEREAS, Natus wishes to distribute commercially certain products; and

     WHEREAS, CMA wishes to perform manufacturing, testing and quality assurance
services for the manufacturing, of such products for sale to Natus; and

     WHEREAS, Natus desires CMA to perform such services and sell such products
to Natus, and CMA desires to perform such services and sell such product to
Natus, all on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set
forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:

                                   ARTICLE 1

                                  DEFINITIONS
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     The following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall have the
meanings assigned to them below for purposes of this Agreement:

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     1.1 "Affiliate" shall mean any corporation or non-corporate entity which
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controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a Party, or with
respect to CMA, which provides any Product-related service or component to CMA
in connection with any activities contemplated by this Agreement to be
performed. A corporation or non-corporate entity shall be regarded as in control
of another corporation if it owns or directly or indirectly controls at least
forty percent (40%) of the voting stock of the other corporation or (a) in the
absence of the ownership of at least forty percent (40%) of the voting stock of
a corporation or (b) in the case of a non-corporate entity, the power to direct
or cause the direction of the management and policies of such corporation or
non-corporate entity, as applicable, as such management and policies may relate
to this Agreement.

     1.2 "Agreement" shall mean this Manufacturing Agreement.
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     1.3 "Contract Year" shall mean the period of twelve (12) successive
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calendar months commencing on the Effective Date, and each successive twelve
(12) month period thereafter.

     1.4  "Delivery Date" shall mean a date for which delivery of Product is
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stated in a purchase order.

     1.5 "Effective Date" shall mean the date appearing at the beginning of this
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Agreement .

     1.6 "Initial Term" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 hereof.
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     1.7 "Product" shall mean the specific item identified for manufacture in
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each Production Proposal, as described by the Product Specifications.

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     1.8  "Product Price" shall mean the Product price set forth in the
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Production Proposals attached hereto and made a part hereof, as such price may
be amended from time to time during the Initial Term or any renewal term.

     1.9 "Product Specification" shall mean the detailed description of the
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Product, including but not limited to specifications, drawings, assembly and
test procedures, quality standards, and material standards, which will be
attached hereto or referenced within Production Proposals and made a part
hereof, as provided by Natus, as such Product Specifications may be amended from
time.

     1.10  "Production Proposal" shall mean an attachment hereto for each
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individual item to be manufactured for Natus by CMA. Each Proposal shall be
accepted by both parties as defined in Article 2.

     1.11 "Third Party" shall mean any party other than Natus, CMA and their
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respective Affiliates.

     1.12 "Unit" shall mean a single Product.
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     1.13  "Transition Costs" shall mean the nonrecurring expenses associated
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with the transfer to CMA from Natus or commencement of the manufacture of a
Product by CMA for Natus.

     1.14 "Price Adjustment" shall mean changes to the Product Price as may be
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required from time to time as set forth in Section 3.2.

     1.15 "Lead Time" shall mean the number of weeks that will elapse between
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the date that a Purchase Order is transmitted to CMA and the date that the
Product is delivered by CMA.

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                                    ARTICLE 2

                            MANUFACTURING OF PRODUCT
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     2.1   Submission of Proposals. CMA may submit proposals or Natus may
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request that certain production be undertaken, at which time CMA may then submit
a proposal. As a minimum the proposal shall include reference to the Product
Specifications, the Product Price, the Transition Costs, and Price Adjustments
associated with the specific product. Informal communications regarding draft
proposals are appropriate.

     2.2   Proposal Acceptance. Natus is under no obligation to accept any
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proposal in whole or in part. Acceptance of the proposal shall be indicated by
the authorized signature of both parties appearing on the cover sheet of the
proposal.

     2.3   Proposal Tracking . Upon acceptance, Production Proposals shall be
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sequentially numbered to uniquely identify each proposal.

     2.4   Proposal Modification. Either party may make suggestions for changes
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to the proposal at any time. The procedure for acceptance of modifications is
the same as for the original proposal.

     2.5   Transition of Production. The Parties have developed a plan for the
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transition of production of the Products to CMA that includes a detailed
schedule of activities (the "Schedule") included in the Production Proposals.
Each Party agrees to use its best, and commercially reasonable efforts to
execute the tasks identified on the Schedule in a timely manner consistent with
the terms of the Schedule .

     2.6   Transition Costs. The Parties have agreed to share the cost of the
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transition of production to CMA as described in the Production Proposals.
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     2.7   Production. The Parties agree that all work required by this
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Agreement to be performed by CMA shall be performed solely by CMA or its
Affiliate(s) who are the sole entities permitted and authorized by Natus to
perform such work under this Agreement. CMA agrees to manufacture, assemble, and
package for international shipping the Products in accordance with the Product
Specifications set forth in the Production Proposals. Natus may review CMA's
performance of the work under this Agreement, including development, fabrication
and tests of the Products, the design of the tools used to produce them, and
their operation. To review the work, Natus may visit the sites where CMA or
CMA's Affiliate performs it. CMA shall make available by electronic or other
means any information required by Natus to be obtained or maintained as relates
to Products, including current data regarding status and performance on this
Agreement.

     2.8   Forecast Schedules. Natus shall deliver to CMA a forecast of Natus'
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Unit requirements for Products for each month during the first [***] period
after the first Delivery Date. Such forecast shall thereafter be updated as
required so that CMA shall have been provided with a [***] rolling forecast.

     2.9   Forecast Variances. All forecasts under this Agreement and updates
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thereof shall be for the sole purpose of assisting CMA in its planning and will
not constitute an obligation of Natus to purchase the quantities of Products
indicated.

     2.10  Purchase Orders. Except to the extent the parties may otherwise agree
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with respect to a particular shipment, the Products shall be ordered by Natus
pursuant to written Purchase Orders, which shall be sent to CMA by Natus with
the respective Proposal from Section 2.2 referenced with not less than the "lead
time" prior to the Delivery Dates specified in such Purchase Orders. Upon
receipt of each Purchase Order by CMA hereunder CMA shall

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supply the Products, in such quantities and shall deliver such Products to
Natus by the Delivery Dates specified in such purchase order. CMA shall
maintain in its inventory a safety stock of Products in an amount equal to
[***] percent [***] of the forecast set forth in Section 2.8 hereof for the
next month to ensure Product availability.

     2.11  Delivery Terms.  The terms of delivery for the Products  shall be
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[***] CMA's facility located in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.
Products shall be suitably packaged by CMA in preparation for international
shipment in packaging meeting Natus' requirements. Destination charges,
transportation costs and any tariff associated with the Products shall be the
responsibility of [***].

     2.12 Lead Time. The lead time shall be as mutually agreed by the Parties in
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the Production Proposal and modified from time-to-time by mutual written
agreement. CMA shall exert every effort to minimize the lead time.

     2.13  Warranties by CMA. CMA warrants to Natus that the  Products, at the
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time of sale and shipment to Natus or its designee by CMA, will conform to the
Product Specifications, as then in effect, and be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and operation for a period of [***]
months from the Delivery Date.

     2.14  Government and Agency Requirements. CMA warrants that the manufacture
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of the Products meet all applicable worldwide government and independent agency
requirements, standards and approvals as may be required by the government
entities in the country of destination with respect to any Product. CMA makes no
warranty that the Product Specifications meet all applicable government and
independent agency requirements, standards, and approvals.

     2.15  Disclaimer by CMA. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 2.13 AND 2.14 CMA
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MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL BE MERCHANTALBE OR

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FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOR DOES CMA MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS
AGREEMENT.

     2.16  Product Specification Changes. In the event Natus changes the Product
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Specifications, Natus shall promptly advise CMA in writing of such changes, and
CMA shall promptly advise Natus as to any scheduling and/or price adjustments
which may result from such changes. Prior to implementation of such changes, the
Parties agree to negotiate in good faith in an attempt to reach agreement on (a)
the new price for any Product manufactured hereunder by CMA which embodies such
changes, and (b) any other amendments to this Agreement which may be
necessitated by such changes (i.e., an adjustment to the lead time for purchase
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orders). Natus agrees to reimburse CMA for the reasonable, mutually agreed
expenses incurred by CMA as a result of such changes, including, but not limited
to, reimbursing CMA for its development costs, capital expenditure costs and
costs for any components or other materials rendered unusable as a result of
such changes.

     2.17  Product Repair. Natus, its distributors, customers, or other designee
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may return Products to CMA that are determined by Natus to be defective in
accordance with Article 2.7 hereof, or that need repair in accordance with this
Article 2.17. Upon determination of any defective Product, Natus may request,
and CMA shall issue, a "return authorization number" enabling Natus or the end-
user to ship such Product on a freight-collect basis to CMA. CMA shall, at CMA's
option, either replace or repair Products found to be defective during the
Warranty period set forth in Article 2.13 with Products which conform to the
Product Specifications which are part of this Agreement and in force at the time
the defective Products were originally delivered. Products returned for defects
in workmanship and/or materials during

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the Warranty Period as set forth in Article 2.13 hereof will be repaired and
shipped back to the appropriate destination at no charge to Natus. Repair of
non-warranty and/or post-warranty Products shall be in accordance with Natus'
instruction. Repair and shipping costs for Products returned for defects that
are not the responsibility of CMA, including Products that have been improperly
used and/or handled, non-warranty Products, and post-warranty Products, shall be
paid by Natus. If the Products are returned to CMA, and CMA determines that said
Products are not defective in any way, and Natus agrees with CMA's findings,
Natus agrees to pay CMA a fixed amount to be negotiated between CMA and Natus
(no defects found charge) for each such Product. CMA's warranty shall not apply
to any defects caused by improper use, handling, or transportation, unless
improperly packaged by CMA for delivery to Natus or its designee.

                                    ARTICLE 3

                            PRICE: PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
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     3.1  Price.  For all Product which is the subject of purchase orders
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submitted by Natus prior to or during the first Contract Year, Natus shall pay
to CMA the Product Price set forth in the Production Proposals attached hereto,
subject to adjustment as set forth in Section 3.2 hereof.

     3.2  Price Adjustments. The Product Price may be adjusted by CMA for each
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year subsequent to the Effective Date (the "New Price Year") as set forth in the
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Production Proposals hereof.

     3.3  Method of Payment. All payments due hereunder to CMA shall be sent to
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CMA at the times set forth by wire transfer of funds via the Federal Reserve
Wire Transfer System to the account of CMA International, Inc. that CMA may
designate to Natus in writing

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from time to time in accordance with Section 13.8 hereof. Natus shall notify the
following person prior to the date of each wire transfer:

                             Richard M. West
                             President
                             CMA International, Inc.
                             100 Europa Drive, Suite 520
                             Chapel Hill, NC 27514
                             Facsimile No.: 919-968-7829

     The wire transfer shall be due net fifteen (15) days from the date of CMA's
invoice during the first Contract Year and net thirty (30) days thereafter,
which invoice will be sent out concurrently with shipment of Product.

                                    ARTICLE 4

                                     RECORDS
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     4.1  Records. CMA shall maintain all engineering, manufacturing, and
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inspection records, all records of shipments of the Products from CMA, and all
records related to Product or facility regulations and certifications for the
time periods required by applicable laws and regulations with respect to the
Products. CMA shall make such records and data available for review and copying
by Natus at CMA's (or its Affiliate's) facility upon reasonable prior notice
from Natus to CMA. In addition, upon termination or expiration of this
Agreement, whichever occurs first, CMA will upon Natus' request, make copies of
such records and data for Natus.

                                    ARTICLE 5

                                TERM: TERMINATION

     5.1 Term. Unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms hereof, the term
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of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire on the
fifth anniversary of the Effective Date (the "Initial Term"). The Initial Term
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shall extend for one (1) additional year, if
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prior to the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date, both Parties agree in
writing that the Initial Term shall be so extended.

     5.2 Termination and Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated at any time
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upon mutual written agreement between the Parties.

     5.3  Termination for Default.  This Agreement may be terminated by either
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Party in the event of the material breach or default by the other Party of the
terms and conditions hereof; provided, however, the other Party shall first give
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to the defaulting Party, written notice of the proposed termination or
cancellation of this Agreement, specifying the grounds therefor. Upon receipt of
such notice, the defaulting Party shall have [***] to respond by curing such
default (or [***] with respect to a failure by Natus to pay any amounts
hereunder when due) or by delivering to the other Party a certificate that
such breach is not capable of being cured within such time and that the
breaching Party is working diligently to cure such breach, but in no event
shall the time period for curing such breach exceed an additional [***]. If
the breaching Party does not so respond or fails so to work diligently and to
cure such breach within the additional time set forth above, then the other
Party may either suspend the Agreement indefinitely or terminate the
Agreement. Termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.3 shall
not affect any other rights or remedies which may be available to the
nondefaulting Party.

     5.4   Bankruptcy; Insolvency. Either Party may terminate this Agreement
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upon the occurrence of either of the following:

           (a)  The entry of a decree or order for relief by a court having
jurisdiction in the premises in respect of such Party in an involuntary case
under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, as now constituted or hereafter amended, or
any other applicable federal or state insolvency or

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other similar law in any applicable jurisdiction and the continuance of any such
decree or order  unstayed  and in effect for a period of sixty (60)  consecutive
days; or

          (b) The filing by such Party of a petition for relief under the
Federal Bankruptcy Code, as now constituted or hereafter amended, or any other
applicable federal or state insolvency or other similar law.

     5.5  Acquisition of Merger of CMA. The parties agree that Natus is entering
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into this  agreement  in large part on the basis of the skills and  expertise of
the particular  individuals  who own and manage CMA. If the management of CMA is
substantially  altered or acquired (including any purchase or acquisition of the
majority of CMA assets), or if any person or entity acquires forty-percent (40%)
or more of the voting shares in CMA or otherwise acquires effective control over
the management of CMA, Natus may immediately  terminate this Agreement.  In such
event Natus shall have the rights stated in Section 5.6 of this Agreement.

     5.6 Expiration; Termination; Consequences.
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         (a) Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, whichever is
sooner, (but in the case of termination, only if directed by the terminating
Party in the notice of termination), CMA shall manufacture and ship, and Natus
shall purchase in accordance with the provisions hereof, any and all amounts of
Product ordered by Natus hereunder prior to the date on which such notice is
given.

         (b) Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason,
(i) Natus shall purchase from CMA and CMA shall sell at CMA's Acquisition Cost
all usable inventories and materials reasonably acquired by CMA hereunder for
the manufacture of or development of Product, (ii) Natus shall purchase from CMA
and CMA shall sell all work-in-progress for the
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Product at CMA's cost and (iii) Natus shall purchase and CMA shall sell all
other finished Product then in CMA's possession.

                (c) Upon expiration or termination of this agreement for any
reason, CMA shall immediately and without delay release to the custody of Natus
or Natus' designee all Product Specifications (in whatever form occurring,
whether hard copy, magnetic or optical disk, etc.), all Natus-owned tooling,
dies, molds, testing or manufacturing or other Natus equipment, together with
either originals or validated copies of all testing, inspection, or other data
regarding the performance or regulatory compliance of any Product sold to Natus
hereunder, as well as any other property of Natus that is on the premises of CMA
or any Affiliate, it being understood that all such items constitute Natus
property that has been created by, or for the benefit of, Natus or, in the case
of Natus-owned equipment, that a bailment has been created for such equipment,
obligating CMA to return such equipment to Natus. In addition, CMA shall sell to
Natus, at Natus' option, for a reasonable and mutually-agreeable price, any
property or equipment owned by CMA or its Affiliates specifically and solely for
the production of Natus' Products.
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                                   ARTICLE 6

                                INDEMNIFICATION
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     6.1  Indemnification by Natus. Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.2
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below, Natus shall indemnify, defend and hold CMA, its Affiliates and their
respective directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns
harmless from and against any damages, judgments, claims, suits, actions,
liabilities, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable
attorneys' fees) arising out of or connected with (a) the design, use, handling,
distribution, marketing or sale of the Products (except to the extent caused by
CMA's negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct in the procurement of
components or in the manufacturing of the Products) or from any accident
resulting from the use of the Products, (b) negligent acts, omissions, willful
misconduct or any breach or default of any representation of Natus or any
obligation on the part of Natus to be performed pursuant to this Agreement or
any of its agents, contractors, employees or licensees, or (c) any proceeding
instituted by or on behalf of a Third Party based upon a claim that the
manufacture, use or sale of the Products infringes a United States patent or any
other proprietary rights.

     6.2  Indemnification by CMA. Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.1
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above, CMA shall indemnify, defend and hold Natus, its Affiliates and their
respective directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns
harmless from and against any damages, judgements, claims, suits, actions,
liabilities, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable
attorneys' fees) resulting from (a) any Third Party claims or suits arising out
of CMA's negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct in the procurement of
components or in the manufacture of the Products; or, (b) negligent acts,
omissions, willful misconduct or any

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breach or default of any representation of CMA or any obligation on the part of
CMA to be performed pursuant to this Agreement or any of its agents,
contractors, employees or licensees, provided, however, CMA's total liability
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under this Section 6.2 shall not exceed, in the aggregate, [***]

     6.3  Indemnification Procedures. A Party (the "Indemnitee") which intends
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to claim indemnification under this Article 6 shall promptly notify the other
Party (the "Indemnitor") in writing of any action, claim or other matter in
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respect of which the Indemnitee or any of its Affiliates, or any of their
respective directors, officers, employees or agents intend to claim such
indemnification; provided, however, the failure to provide such notice within a
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reasonable period of time shall not relieve the Indemnitor of any of its
obligations hereunder except to the extent the Indemnitor is prejudiced by such
failure. The Indemnitee shall permit, and shall cause its Affiliates, and their
respective directors, officers, employees and agents to permit, the Indemnitor,
at its discretion, to settle any such action, claim or other matter. The
Indemnitee agrees to the complete control of such defense or settlement by the
Indemnitor; provided, however, such settlement does not adversely affect the
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Indemnitee's rights hereunder or impose any obligations on the Indemnitee in
addition to those set forth herein in order for it to exercise such rights. No
such action, claim or other matter shall be settled without the prior written
consent of the Indemnitor, and the Indemnitor shall not be responsible for any
attorneys' fees or other costs incurred other than as provided herein. The
Indemnitee, its Affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees
and agents shall cooperate fully with the Indemnitor and its legal
representatives in the investigation and defense of any action, claim or other
matter covered by this indemnification. The Indemnitee shall have the right, but
not the obligation, to be represented by counsel of its own selection and at its
own expense.

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     6.4  Survival of Indemnification Obligations. The provisions of this
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Article 6 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

     6.5  Disclaimer of Consequential Damages. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE
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LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON LOST PROFITS.

     6.6  Insurance. Each Party shall maintain (a) general liability, and (b)
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product liability insurance coverage of at least [***] in each category to
protect against such hazards as may or may not be anticipated. Proof of such
insurance shall be produced upon request. CMA shall name Natus as an additional
named insured under CMA's product liability insurance policy required under this
Agreement to be maintained by CMA.

                                   ARTICLE 7

                                 FORCE MAJEURE
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     7.1  Effects of Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be held liable or
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responsible for failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any of its
obligations under this Agreement in case such failure or delay is due to any
condition beyond the reasonable control of the affected party including, without
limitation, acts of God, strikes or other labor disputes, governmental
regulations or actions, but excluding failure or delay caused by the affected
Party's negligence or financial condition (a "Force Majeure Event). Such Party
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shall promptly resume performance hereunder as soon as practicable.

     7.2  Notice of Force Majeure Event. Each Party agrees to give the other
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Party prompt written notice of the occurrence of any Force Majeure Event, the
nature thereof, and the extent to which the affected Party will be unable fully
to perform its obligations hereunder. Each Party

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further agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to correct the Force
Majeure Event as quickly as possible and to give the other Party prompt written
notice when it is again fully able to perform such obligations.

                                   ARTICLE 8

                        LEGAL COMPLIANCE: AUTHORIZATION
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     8.1  Legal Compliance. Each Party shall comply in all material respects
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with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the
conduct of its business pursuant to this Agreement.

     8.2  Authorization. CMA hereby represents and warrants to Natus that all
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corporate action on the part of CMA and its officers and directors and
Affiliates necessary for the authorization, execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the performance of all obligations of CMA hereunder has been
taken. Natus hereby represents and warrants to CMA that all requisite action on
the part of Natus and its officers and directors necessary for the
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of
all obligations of Natus hereunder has been taken.

                                   ARTICLE 9

                         PRESS RELEASES: USE OF NAMES
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     9.1  Press Releases. Any press release, publicity or other form of public
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written disclosure related to this Agreement prepared by one Party shall be
submitted to the other Party prior to release for approval.

     9.2  Use of Names. Except as otherwise required by law or by the terms of
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this Agreement or mutually agreed upon by the Parties, neither Party shall make
any use of the name

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of the other Party or any trade name or trademark belonging to the other Party
in any advertising or promotional material without the prior consent of the
other Party, and no right or license to use, register or claim any other right
in respect thereto is created by or implied by this Agreement.

                                  ARTICLE 10

                           DISPUTE RESOLUTION: VENUE
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     10.1  Exclusions. Section 10.2 below shall not apply to any disputes
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arising under Article 6 hereof.

     10.2  Dispute Resolution. The Parties recognize that a bona fide dispute as
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to certain matters may from time to time arise during the term of this Agreement
which relates to either Party's rights and/or obligations hereunder. In the
event of the occurrence of such a dispute, either Party may, by notice to the
other Party, have such dispute referred to their respective officers designated
below, or their successors, for attempted resolution by good faith negotiations
within ten (10) days after such notice is received. Such designated officers are
as follows:

     For Natus - President

     For CMA - President

In the event the designated officers are not able to resolve such dispute within
such ten (10) day period, or such other period of time as the Parties may
mutually agree in writing, each Party shall have the right to pursue any and all
remedies available at law or in equity.

     10.3  Venue. Any court proceeding initiated by one Party against the other
           -----
Party with respect to this Agreement shall be commenced in a United States
District Court in California and CMA consents to the personal and subject matter
jurisdiction of such Court; provided, however,
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if the court proceeding is brought as a third party action as part of a pending
proceeding in a different venue, either Party may initiate such third party
action against the other Party in such other venue.

                                  ARTICLE 11

                                CONFIDENTIALITY
                                ---------------

     11.1 Definition. "Confidential Information" shall mean that information
          ----------
disclosed to CMA by Natus in the course of the term of this Agreement which
relates to Natus' past, present, and future research, development, and business
activities, and which has been identified to CMA as being the Confidential
Information of Natus. The term "Confidential Information" shall not mean any
information that is:

          A.   already in the possession of CMA and not furnished in confidence
               by Natus;

          B.   rightfully received from a third party without obligation of
               confidence;

          C.   independently developed by CMA;

          D.   now, or hereafter, becomes publicly available without breach of
               this Agreement; or

          E.   approved for release by written agreement of Natus.

     11.3 Notice. When disclosed in writing, the information will be labeled as
          ------
Confidential. When disclosed orally, such information will be identified as
Confidential at the time of disclosure, with subsequent confirmation in writing
referencing the date and type of information disclosed. CMA agrees to clearly
label as Natus Confidential all information reduced to writing by CMA as a
result of such oral disclosures. CMA also agrees to clearly label as

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Natus Confidential all information prepared or developed by CMA for Natus and
reduced to writing by CMA which is deliverable to Natus hereunder.

     11.4 Duration. During the term of this agreement, and for a period of five
          --------
years thereafter, CMA agrees to hold all such Confidential Information in trust
and confidence for Natus and not to use such Confidential Information other than
for the benefit of Natus. Except as may be authorized by Natus in writing, for
such period of time, CMA agrees not to disclose any such Confidential
Information, by publication or otherwise, to any person other than those persons
whose services CMA requires who have a need to know such Confidential
Information for purposes of carrying out the conditions of this Agreement, and
who agree in writing to be bound by, and comply with the conditions of this
Section. CMA shall return to Natus all Confidential Information upon request by
Natus or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement.

     11.5 Affiliates. The obligations and limitations of this Article 11 apply
          ----------
equally to any CMA Affiliates.

                                   ARTICLE 12

                       PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
                       -----------------------------------

     12.1 Product Specifications. The Product Specifications which are a part of
          ----------------------
this  Agreement are the sole and exclusive  property of Natus and are to be used
by CMA for the sole benefit of Natus in the performance of this Agreement.

     12.2 Natus Property. It is acknowledged by the parties that the design of
          --------------
the Products

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was developed under Natus' direction and at Natus' expense. Those features and
processes as well as any other features and processess which may be subsequently
developed under Natus' direction and at Natus' expense, are the proprietary and
confidential designs of Natus, and are the sole and exclusive property of Natus.
CMA agrees that all right, title and interest therein shall at all times vest in
and remain in Natus. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
establishing, transferring, or otherwise conveying to CMA any rights, interest
or license in such features and processes, whether by implication, estoppel or
otherwise.

     12.3  Identification. CMA will promptly identify any of its background
           --------------
Patents or applications which would be infringed by the manufacture, use or sale
of any Product or process delivered to Natus in fulfillment of this Agreement.

     12.4  Usage. All Natus drawings, documents and Product Specifications
           -----
submitted, including but not limited to the Product design, shall remain the
property of Natus. Their usage is authorized only for the performance of work
for Natus.

     12.5  Deliverables. All of the deliverable items arising out of work
           ------------
performed pursuant to this Agreement, and prepared for and submitted to Natus by
CMA under this Agreement, shall belong exclusively to Natus and shall be
prepared so as to be works made for hire according to Title 17 USC and CMA
hereby assigns to Natus the ownership of copyright in the deliverable works
and/or items and Natus shall have the right to obtain and hold in its own name
copyrights, registrations and similar protection which may be available in the
deliverable items. At Natus' request and expense, CMA shall execute assignments
of ownership rights as required.

     12.6  CMA Rights. CMA shall have no license or right, either expressly or
           ----------
by implication, estoppel or otherwise, to reproduce, display publish, prepare
derivative works, use, sell, lease or otherwise transfer copies of the
deliverable items arising out of work performed

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pursuant to this Agreement, and prepared for and submitted to Natus by CMA under
this Agreement and CMA shall deliver all copies of such works and/or items to
Natus upon termination of this Agreement or before said termination upon Natus'
written request.

     12.7  [***]. For as long as [***] the [***] for [***] and for [***]
           -----
thereafter [***] agrees [***] on the [***] of [***] for [***] other than [***]
or its [***] other than [***] by [***].

                                  ARTICLE 13

                                 MISCELLANEOUS
                                 -------------

     13.1  Independent Contractors. The relationship between Natus and CMA is
           -----------------------
that of independent contractors and nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute
the relationship of partners, joint venturers, nor of principal and agent
between Natus and CMA. Neither Party shall have any express or implied right or
authority to assume or create any obligations on behalf of or in the name of the
other Party or to bind the other Party to any contract, agreement or undertaking
with any Third Party.

     13.2  Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise
           ----------
transferred by either party without the prior written consent of the other
Party. Any purported assignment in violation of the preceding sentence shall be
void. No assignment shall relieve either Party of responsibility for the
performance of any obligation which accrued prior to the effective date of such
assignment.

     13.3  Continuing Obligations. Termination, assignment or expiration of this
           ----------------------
Agreement shall not relieve either Party from full performance of any
obligations incurred prior thereto.

__________
[***] Confidential treatment requested pursuant to a request for confidential
treatment filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Omitted portions
have been filed separately with the Commission.

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     13.4  Waiver. Neither Party's waiver of any breach or failure to enforce
           ------
any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at any time, shall in any way
affect, limit or waive such Party's right thereafter to enforce and compel
strict compliance with every term and condition of this Agreement.

     13.5  Severability. Each Party hereby expressly agrees that it has no
           ------------
intention to violate any public policy, statutory or common laws, rules,
regulations, treaty or decision of any government agency or executive body
thereof of any country or community or association of countries; that if any
word, sentence, paragraph, clause or combination thereof in this Agreement is
found by a court or executive body with judicial powers having jurisdiction over
this Agreement or either Party hereto, in a final unappealed order, to be in
violation of any such provisions in any country or community or association of
countries, such words, sentences, paragraphs, clauses or combination shall be
inoperative in such country or community or association of countries and the
remainder of this Agreement shall remain binding upon the Parties, so long as
enforcement of the remainder does not violate the Parties' overall intentions in
this transaction.

     13.6  Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of
           --------
reference only and shall not affect its interpretation.

     13.7  Exhibits. All exhibits, Production Proposals, and Purchase Orders
           --------
referred to herein form an integral part of this Agreement and are incorporated
into this Agreement by such reference.

     13.8  Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted
           -------
to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered
personally or sent by (a) registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, (b) a nationally-recognized courier

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service guaranteeing next-day delivery, charges prepaid or (c) facsimile (with
the original promptly sent by any of the foregoing manners), and shall be deemed
to have been given upon mailing or upon transmission by facsimile, as the case
may be. Any such notices shall be addressed to the receiving Party at such
Party's address set forth below, or at such other address as may from time to
time be furnished by similar notice by either Party:

         If to CMA:                 CMA International, Inc.
                                    100 Europe Drive, Suite 520
                                    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
                                    Attn: Richard M. West
                                    Facsimile No.: 919-968-7829

                                    With a copy of legal notices to:
                                    Byron B. Kirkland, Esq.
                                    Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett,
                                     Mitchell & Jernigan, L.L.P.
                                    P.O. Box 2611
                                    Raleigh, NC 27602-2611
                                    Facsimile No. 919-821-6800

         If to Natus:               Natus Medical, Inc.
                                    1501 Industrial Road
                                    San Carlos, California 94070
                                    Attn:  President
                                    Facsimile No. 650-802-0401

                                    With a copy of legal notices to:
                                    Corporate Secretary

     13.9  Authorization. Production Proposals must be signed by the President
           -------------
of both Parties or their designee as mutually agreed by the Parties.

     13.10 Counterparts. This Agreement and any amendment or supplement hereto
           ------------
may be executed in any number of counterparts and any Party hereto may execute
any such counterpart, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed
to be an original and all of which counterparts taken together shall constitute
but one and the same instrument. The

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execution of this Agreement and any such amendment or supplement by any Party
hereto will not become effective until counterparts hereof have been executed by
both Parties hereto.

     13.11 Governing Law: Entire Agreement. The validity, interpretation and
           -------------------------------
performance of this Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of California without regard to the conflicts of laws
provisions thereof. This document constitutes the full understanding of the
Parties and a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreement.
No terms, conditions, understanding, or agreement purporting to modify or vary
the terms of this Agreement shall be binding unless hereafter made in writing
and signed by the party to be bound. No modification to this Agreement shall be
effected by the acknowledgment or acceptance of any purchase order or shipping
instruction forms or similar documents containing terms or conditions at
variance with or in addition to those set forth herein.

     13.12 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in respect to all
           -------------------
provisions of this Agreement in which a time for performance is specified.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their respective duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first
above written.

                                CMA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

                                By:  /s/ Richard M. West
                                     -----------------------------
                                     Name:   Richard M. West
                                     Title:  President

                                Date: /s/ December 3, 1998
                                     -----------------------------

                                NATUS MEDICAL, INC.

                                By:  /s/  Tim C. Johnson
                                     -----------------------------
                                     Name:   Tim C. Johnson
                                     Title:  President

                                Date:  December 3, 1998
                                     -----------------------------

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.12

                     COMMERCIAL LEASE AND DEPOSIT RECEIPT

AGENCY RELATIONSHIP CONFIRMATION. The following agency relationship is hereby
   [_]  confirmed for this transaction and supersedes any prior agency election:

   LISTING AGENT:              N/A              is the agent of (check one):
                 -------------------------------
                         (Print Firm Name)

   [_] The Lessor  exclusively; or [_] both the Lessee and the Lessor.

   LEASING AGENT             N/A                (if not the same the Listing
                --------------------------------
   Agent) is the agent of (Check one):
                        (Print Firm Name)

   [_] the Lessee exclusively; or [_] the Lessor exclusively; or [_]
   both the Lessee and the Lessor.

Note: This confirmation DOES NOT take the place of the AGENCY DISCLOSURE form
which may be required by law.

RECEIVED FROM       NATUS MEDICAL INC.         , hereinafter referred to as
             ----------------------------------
LESSEE, the sum of $5,310.00 (FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS dollars),
                   --------------------------------------------------
evidenced by ______________________, as a deposit which will belong to
Lessor and will be applied as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                            BALANCE DUE
                                                                                             PRIOR TO
                                                                 TOTAL       RECEIVED        OCCUPANCY
<S>                                                            <C>          <C>             <C>
Rent for the period from ________ to __________ ............   $1,770.00    $1,770.00       $__________
Security deposit (not applicable toward last month's rent)..   $1,770.00    $1,770.00       $__________
Other.......................................................   $1,770.00    $1,770.00       $__________
TOTAL.......................................................   $5,310.00    $5,310.00       $__________
</TABLE>

   In the event this Lease is not accepted by the Lessor within-1-days, the
   total deposit received will be refunded.

   Lessee offers to lease from Lessor the premises situated in the City of
REDDING, County of SHASTA State of CALIFORNIA described as 2865 CHURN CREEK RD,
SUITE "A" consisting of approximately ________ square feet, upon the following
terms and conditions:

1.   TERM. The term will commence on (date) September 1, 2000, and end on (date)
     December 31, 2001

2.   RENT. The total rent will be $_____, payable at $1,770.00 per month (based
     on first year's rates) payable on the 5th day of each month. All rents
     will be paid to Lessor or his or her authorized agent, at the following
     address: 2865 CHURN CREEK RD., SUITE "D", REDDING, CA 96002 or at such
     other places as may be designated by Lessor from time to time. In the
     event rent is not paid within ____ days after due date, Lessee agrees to
     pay a late charge of $50.00 plus interest at -0-% per annum on the
     delinquent amount. Lessee further agrees to pay $_____ for each dishonored
     bank check. The late charge period is not a grace period, and Lessor is
     entitled to make written demand for any rent if not paid when due.

3.   USE. The premises are to be used for the operation of MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
     SERVICE CENTER, and for no other purpose, without prior written consent of
     Lessor. Lessee will not commit any waste upon the premises, or any nuisance
     or act which may disturb the quiet enjoyment of any tenant in the building.

4.   USES PROHIBITED. Lessee will not use any portion of the premises for
     purposes other than those specified. No use will be made or permitted to be
     made upon the premises, nor acts done, which will increase the existing
     rate of insurance upon the property, or cause cancellation of insurance
     policies covering the property. Lessee will not conduct or permit any sale
     by auction on the premises.

5.   ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Lessee will not assign this Lease or sublet any
     portion of the premises without prior written consent of the Lessor, which
     will not be unreasonably withheld. Any such assignment or subletting
     without consent will be void and, at the option of the Lessor, will
     terminate this Lease.

6.   ORDINANCES AND STATUTES. Lessee will comply with all statutes, ordinances,
     and requirements of all municipal, state and federal authorities not in
     force, or which may later be in force, regarding the use of the premises.
     The commencement or pendency of any state or federal court abatement
     proceeding affecting the use of the premises will, at the option of the
     Lessor, be deemed a breach of this Lease.

7.   MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS. Unless otherwise indicated, Lessee
     acknowledges that the premises are in good order and repair. Lessee will,
     at his or her own expense, maintain the premises in a good and safe
     condition, including plate glass, electrical wiring, plumbing and heating
     and air conditioning installations, and any other system or equipment. The
     premises will be surrendered, at termination of the Lease, in as good
     condition as received, normal wear and tear excepted. Lessee will be
     responsible for all repairs required, except the following which will be
     maintained by Lessor: roof, exterior walls, structural foundations
     (including any retrofitting required by governmental authorities) and:
     H.V.A.C. Lessee [_] will, [X] will not maintain the property adjacent to
     the premises, such as sidewalks, driveways, lawns, and shrubbery, which
     would otherwise be maintained by Lessor.

          No improvement or alteration of the premises will be made without the
     prior written consent of the Lessor. Prior to the commencement of any
     substantial repair, improvement, or alteration, Lessee will give Lessor at
     least two (2) days written notice in order that Lessor may post appropriate
     notices to avoid any liability for liens.

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8.   ENTRY AND INSPECTION. Lessee will permit Lessor or Lessor's agents to enter
     the premises at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice for the purpose
     of inspecting the premises, and will permit Lessor, at any time within
     sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of this Lease, to place upon the
     premises any usual "For Lease" signs, and permit persons desiring to lease
     the premises to inspect the premises at reasonable times.

9.   INDEMNIFICATION OF LESSOR. Lessor will not be liable for any damage or
     injury to Lessee, or any other person, or to any property, occurring on the
     premises. Lessee agrees to hold Lessor harmless from any claims for damages
     arising out of Lessee's use of the premises, and to indemnify Lessor for
     any expense incurred by Lessor in defending any such claims.

10.  POSSESSION. If Lessor is unable to deliver possession of the premises at
     the commencement date set forth above, Lessor will not be liable for any
     damage caused by the delay, nor will this Lease be void or voidable, but
     Lessee will not be liable for any rent until possession is delivered.
     Lessee may terminate this Lease if possession is not delivered within 20
     days of the commencement term in Item 1.

11.  LESSEE'S INSURANCE. Lessee, at his or her expense, will maintain plate
     glass, public liability, and property damage insurance insuring Lessee and
     Lessor within minimum coverage as follows: 1,000,000 Lessee will provide
     Lessor with a Certificate of Insurance showing Lessor as additional
     insured. The policy will require ten (10) day's written notice to lessor
     prior to cancellation or material change of coverage.

12.  LESSOR'S INSURANCE. Lessor will maintain hazard insurance covering one
     hundred percent (100%) actual cash value of the improvements throughout the
     Lease term. Lessor's insurance will not insure Lessee's personal property,
     leasehold improvements, or trade fixtures.

13.  SUBROGATION. To the maximum extent permitted by insurance policies which
     may be owned by the parties, Lessor and Lessee waive any and all rights of
     subrogation against each other which might otherwise exist.

14.  UTILITIES. Lessee agrees that he or she will be responsible for the payment
     of all utilities, including water, gas, electricity, heat and other
     services delivered to the premises, except: N/A
                                                -------------------------

15.  SIGNS. Lessee will not place, maintain, nor permit any sign or awning on
     any exterior door, wall, or window of the premises without the express
     written consent of Lessor, which will not be unreasonably withheld, and of
     appropriate governmental authorities.

16.  ABANDONMENT OF PREMISES. Lessee will not vacate or abandon the premises at
     any time during the term of this Lease. If Lessee does abandon or vacate
     the premises, or is dispossessed by process of law, or otherwise, any
     personal property belonging to Lessee left on the premises will be deemed
     to be abandoned, at the option of Lessor.

17.  CONDEMNATION. If any part of the premises is condemned for public use, and
     a part remains which is susceptible of occupation by Lessee, this Lease
     will, as to the part taken, terminate as of the date the condemnor acquires
     possession. Lessee will be required to pay such proportion of the rent for
     the remaining term as the value of the premises remaining bears to the
     total value of the premises at the date of condemnation; provided, however,
     that either party may, at his or her option, terminate this Lease as of the
     date the condemnor acquires possession. In the event that the premises are
     condemned in whole, or the remainder is not susceptible for use by the
     Lessee, this Lease will terminate upon the date which the condemnor
     acquires possession. All sums which may be payable on account of any
     condemnation will belong solely to the Lessor; except that Lessee will be
     entitled to retain any amount awarded to him or her for his or her trade
     fixtures and moving expenses.

18.  TRADE FIXTURES. Any and all improvements made to the premises during the
     term will belong to the Lessor, except trade fixtures of the Lessee. Lessee
     may, upon termination, remove all his or her trade fixtures, but will pay
     for all costs necessary to repair any damage to the premises occasioned by
     the removal.

19.  DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES. In the event of a partial destruction of the
     premises during the term, from any cause except acts or omission of Lessee,
     Lessor will promptly repair the premises, provided that such repairs can be
     reasonably made within sixty (60) days. Such partial destruction will not
     terminate this Lease, except that Lessee will be entitled to a
     proportionate reduction of rent while such repairs are being made, based
     upon the extent to which the making of such repairs interferes with the
     business of lessee on the premises. If the repairs cannot be made within
     sixty (60) days, this Lease may be terminated at the option of either party
     by giving written notice to the other party within sixty (60) day period.

20.  HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Lessee will not use, store, or dispose of any
     hazardous substances upon the premises, except the use and storage of such
     substances that are customarily used in Lessee's business, and are in
     compliance with all environmental laws. Hazardous substances means any
     hazardous waste, substance or toxic materials regulated under any
     environmental laws or regulations applicable to the property. Lessee will
     be responsible for the cost of removal of any toxic contamination caused by
     lessee's use of the premises.

21.  INSOLVENCY. The appointment of a receiver, an assignment for the benefits
     of creditors, or the filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or against
     Lessee, will constitute a breach of this Lease by Lessee.

22.  DEFAULT. In the event of any breach of this Lease by Lessee, Lessor may, at
     his or her option, terminate the Lease and recover from Lessee: (a) the
     worth at the time of award of the unpaid rent which had been earned at the
     time of termination; (b) the worth at the time of award of the amount by
     which the unpaid rent which would have been earned after termination until
     the time of the award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the
     Lessee proves could have been reasonably avoided; (c) the worth at the time
     of

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     award of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term
     after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that the
     Lessee proves could be reasonably avoided; and (d) any other amount
     necessary to compensate Lessor for all the detriment proximately caused by
     the Lessee's failure to perform his or her obligations under the Lease or
     which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result therefrom.

          Lessor may, in the alternative, continue this Lease in effect, as long
     as Lessor does not terminate Lessee's right to possession, and Lessor may
     enforce all of Lessor's rights and remedies under the Lease, including the
     right to recover the rent as it becomes due under the Lease. If said breach
     of lease continues, Lessor may, at any time thereafter, elect to terminate
     the Lease.

          These provisions will not limit any other rights or remedies which
     Lessor may have.

23.  SECURITY. The security deposit will secure the performance of the Lessee's
     obligations. Lessor may, but will not be obligated to, apply all or
     portions of the deposit on account of Lessee's obligations. Any balance
     remaining upon termination will be returned to Lessee. Lessee will not have
     the right to apply the security deposit in payment of the last month's
     rent.

24.  DEPOSIT REFUNDS. The balance of all deposits will be refunded within three
     (3) weeks (or as otherwise required by law), from date possession is
     delivered to Lessor or his or her authorized agent, together with a
     statement showing any charges made against the deposits by Lessor.

25.  ATTORNEY FEES. In any action or proceeding involving a dispute between
     Lessor and Lessee arising out of this Lease, the prevailing party will be
     entitled to reasonable attorney fees.

26.  WAIVER. No failure of Lessor to enforce any term of this Lease will be
     deemed to be a waiver.

27.  NOTICES. Any notice which either party may or is required to give, will be
     given by mailing the notice, postage prepaid, to Lessee at the premises, or
     to Lessor at the address shown in Item 2, or at such other places as may be
     designated in writing by the parties from time to time. Notice will be
     effective five (5) days after mailing, or on personal delivery, or when
     receipt is acknowledged in writing.

28.  HOLDING OVER. Any holding over after the expiration of this Lease, with the
     consent of Owner, will be a month-to-month tenancy at a monthly rent of
     $1,770.00, payable in advance and otherwise subject to the terms of this
     Lease, as applicable, until either party will terminate the tenancy by
     giving the other party thirty (30) days written notice.

29.  TIME. Time is of the essence of this Lease.

30.  HEIRS, ASSIGNS, SUCCESSORS. This Lease is binding upon and inures to the
     benefit of the heirs, assigns, and successors of the parties.

31.  TAX INCREASE. In the event there is any increase during any year of the
     term of this Lease in real estate taxes over and above the amount of such
     taxes assessed for the tax year during which the term of this Lease
     commences, Lessee will pay to Lessor an amount equal to    N/A % of the
                                                             ---------
     increase in taxes upon the land and building in which the leased premises
     are situated. In the event that such taxes are assessed for a tax year
     extending beyond the term of the Lease, the obligation of Lessee will be
     prorated. Lessee will not be responsible for any tax increase occasioned
     solely by a sale or transfer of the premises by Lessor.

32.  COST OF LIVING INCREASE. The rent provided for in Item 2 will be adjusted
     effective upon the first day of the month immediately following the
     expiration of 12 months from date of commencement of the term, and upon the
     expiration of each 12 months thereafter, in accordance with changes in the
     U.S. Consumer Price Index for [X] All Urban Consumers (1982-84 = 100), or
     [_] (other index) ____________ ("CPI"). The monthly rent will be increased
     to an amount equal to the monthly rent set forth in Item 2, multiplied by a
     fraction the numerator of which is the CPI for the second caldndar month
     immediately preceding the adjustment date, and the denominator of which is
     the CPI for the second calendar month preceding the commencement of the
     Lease term; provided, however, that the monthly rent will not be less than
     the amount set forth in Item 2.

33.  OPTION TO RENEW. Provided that Lessee is not in default in the performance
     of this Lease, Lessee will have the option to renew the Lease for an
     additional term of N/A months commencing at the expiration o the initial
     Lease term. All of the terms and conditions of the Lease will apply during
     the renewal term, except that the monthly rent will be the sum of $N/A
     which will be adjusted after commencement of the renewal term in accordance
     with the cost of living increase provision set forth in Item 32.

          The option will be exercised by written notice given to Lessor not
     less than 120 days prior to the expiration of the initial Lease term. If
     notice is not given within the time specified, this Option will expire.

34.  AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The parties are alerted to the existence
     of the Americans With Disabilities Act, which may require costly structural
     modifications. The parties are advised to consult with a professional
     familiar with the requirements of the Act.

35.  LESSOR'S LIABILITY. In the event of a transfer of Lessor's title or
     interest to the property during the term of this Lease, Lessee agrees that
     the grantee of such title or interest will be substituted as the Lessor
     under this Lease, and the original Lessor will be released of all further
     liability; provided, that all deposits will be transferred to the grantee.

36.  ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE.

          (a) On ten (10) days' prior written notice from Lessor, Lessee will
     execute, acknowledge, and deliver to Lessor a statement in writing: [1]
     certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or,
     if modified, stating the nature of such modification and certifying that
     this Lease, as so modified, is in full force and effect), the amount of any
     security deposit, and the date to which the rent and other charges are paid
     in advance, if any; and [2] acknowledging that there are not, to Lessee's
     knowledge, any uncured defaults

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Property Address: 2685 "A" CHURN CREED RD, REDDING CA. 96002

     on the part of Lessor, or specifying such defaults if any are claimed. Any
     such statement may be conclusively relied upon by any prospective buyer or
     encumbrancer of the premises.

          (b) At Lessor's option, Lessee's failure to deliver such statement
     within such time will be a material breach of this Lease or will be
     conclusive upon Lessee: [1] that this Lease is in full force and effect,
     without modification except as may be represented by Lessor; [2] that there
     are no uncured defaults in Lessor's performance; and [3] that not more than
     one month's rent has been paid in advance.

          (c) If Lessor desires to finance, refinance, or sell the premises, or
     any part thereof, Lessee agrees to deliver to any lender or buyer
     designated by Lessor such financial statements of Lessee as may be
     reasonably required by such lender or buyer. All financial statements will
     be received by the Lessor or the lender or buyer in confidence and will be
     used only for the purposes set forth.

37.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The foregoing constitutes the entire agreement between
     the parties and may be modified only in writing signed by all parties. The
     following exhibits are a part of this Lease:

     Exhibit A:____________________________________________________________
     Exhibit B:____________________________________________________________
     Exhibit C:____________________________________________________________

38.  ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Lessor agrees to build 1 lunchroom and 1
     office. Lessor will supply window coverings on doors and windows.

The undersigned Lessee acknowledges that he or she has thoroughly read and
approved each of the provisions contained in this Offer, and agrees to the terms
and conditions specified.

Lessee Thomas M. Waugh     Date 8/4/00      Lessee________________ Date______
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Receipt for deposit acknowledged by ________________________ _____ Date______

Lessor /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]^^ Date 7/26/00     Lessor /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]^^  Date 7/26/00
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         CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CORP                C.D.C. - VICE PRESIDENT
         PRESIDENT

Lessee acknowledges receipt of a copy of the accepted Lease on (date) 8/7/00
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    (Initials)

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                                                        Rev. by________________
                                                        Date___________________
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