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Amended and Restated Employment Agreement

 Exhibit 10.1 
  
 MARK A. HOFFMAN 
 AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT 
  
 ARTICLE 1 
 GENERAL PROVISIONS 
  
 Section 1.01 Employment Agreement. This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of
January 4, 2008 by and between Charlotte Russe Holding, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the “Company”), and Mr. Mark A. Hoffman (“Mr. Hoffman”). This Agreement amends and restates in its entirety that certain
Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Mr. Hoffman dated July 9, 2003, as amended August 31, 2005 and February 14, 2007 (the “Prior Agreement”). Upon execution of this Agreement, the Prior Agreement shall
be of no further force or effect. 
  
 ARTICLE 2 
 POSITION AND DUTIES 
  
 Section 2.01 Position. Company shall employ Mr. Hoffman as its Chief Executive Officer. During the term of his employment by the Company,
Mr. Hoffman shall also serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). 
  
 Section 2.02 Duties. Mr. Hoffman shall have such authority and duties which are customary for the position of Chief Executive Officer and
shall perform such executive-level duties as may be assigned to him by Company or its Board of Directors which reasonably serve the purpose of this Agreement and/or meet the needs of Company and its affiliates. Mr. Hoffman shall be based in San
Diego at Company’s headquarters (except as otherwise consented to by Mr. Hoffman) and shall report only to the Board of Directors of the Company. All other officers and employees of the Company shall report directly or indirectly to
Mr. Hoffman. 
  
 Section 2.03 Full Attention to
Business. During said employment, except for sick leave, reasonable vacations and excused leaves of absence, Mr. Hoffman shall devote his full business time energies, interest, abilities and productive efforts to the business of the Company
and its affiliates and shall not, without the Company’s written consent, render any kind of services to others for compensation and, in addition, shall not engage in any activity which conflicts or interferes with the performance of
Mr. Hoffman’s duties hereunder. 
  
 Section 2.04
Covenants Not to Compete During Term. During the Term of this Agreement and while receiving any severance payouts hereunder, Mr. Hoffman shall not participate in any capacity in any business engaged in the retail sale of women’s
junior apparel or accessories. 
  
 ARTICLE 3 
 TERM OF EMPLOYMENT 
  
 Section 3.01 Term. Subject to earlier termination as provided in this Agreement, Mr. Hoffman shall be employed through the last day of
the Company’s 2009 fiscal year (the “Term”). Neither party is under any obligation to renew or extend this Agreement. Any new employment agreement shall only be effective after having been reduced to writing and executed by both
parties hereto. In the absence of earlier termination as provided herein, this Agreement shall terminate automatically on such date. In the event Mr. Hoffman continues to perform services after this Agreement has terminated, and pending
execution of a new employment agreement, if any, such services shall constitute employment for an unspecified term, terminable at will, with or without cause or reason, with or without advance notice, and with or without pay in lieu of advance
notice. 

 ARTICLE 4 
 COMPENSATION 
  
 Section 4.01 Salary. Company shall pay Mr. Hoffman an annualized base salary of $735,000, to be paid in accordance with Company’s pay policy and subject to an annual increase of 5% during the Term of this Agreement
commencing in fiscal 2009. 
  
 Section 4.02 Stock
Options. On July 9, 2003, Mr. Hoffman was granted options to purchase 150,000 shares of the Company’s common stock under the Charlotte Russe Holding, Inc. 1999 Equity Incentive Plan at an exercise price of $11.42. 
  
 Section 4.03 Performance Bonus. For work performed during each of
fiscal 2008 and 2009, Mr. Hoffman shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus pursuant to the Company’s Executive Officer Compensation Program. 
  
 Section 4.04 Performance Bonus Conditions. The Performance Bonus shall be paid by check no later than 75 days following fiscal year end.
Mr. Hoffman must be actively employed as of fiscal year end to be eligible for this bonus. If Mr. Hoffman quits or is fired “for cause” as herein defined in Section 6.04, there shall be no bonus to Mr. Hoffman in
respect of the year of such termination. If Mr. Hoffman’s employment is terminated prior to fiscal year end without cause or by reason of Mr. Hoffman’s disability or death or if Mr. Hoffman terminates his employment for
“good reason” (as defined in Section 6.08 below), Mr. Hoffman shall receive a pro-rata bonus based on actual performance, to be figured by pro-rating any bonus that would have been paid for the full fiscal year on a daily basis,
to the date of termination. 
  
 Section 4.05 Health
Insurance. Mr. Hoffman and his family shall be entitled to participate in any Company-provided group medical, vision or dental insurance plans. Company shall pay the entire cost of premiums for the group medical insurance. Mr. Hoffman
may elect to purchase coverage for himself and his family for vision care and dental insurance. 
  
 Section 4.06 Auto Allowance. Mr. Hoffman shall be entitled to an allowance of $15,000 for the leasing, insurance, and maintenance of an
automobile. 
  
 Section 4.07 Vacation.
Mr. Hoffman shall be entitled to three weeks of paid vacation per year. 
  
 Section 4.08 Reimbursement of Legal Fees. Mr. Hoffman shall receive reimbursement for reasonable attorney fees incurred in connection with this employment agreement. Mr. Hoffman shall submit to
Company the legal bills for reimbursement. 
  
 Section 4.09
Business Expense Reimbursement. The Company shall reimburse Mr. Hoffman for all reasonable business expenses incurred and documented pursuant to the Company’s expense reimbursement policies and practices. 
  
 Section 4.10 Liability Insurance and Indemnification.
Mr. Hoffman shall be added as an additional named insured under all liability insurance policies now in force or hereafter obtained covering any officer or director of the Company or Parent in his or her capacity as an officer or director. The
Company and Parent shall also indemnify Mr. Hoffman in his capacity as an officer or director and hold him harmless from any cost, expense or liability arising out of or relating to any act or decisions made by him on behalf of or in the course
of performing services for the Company and Parent to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law to the same extent as provided to other officers or directors of the Company and Parent. 
  
 Section 4.11 Life Insurance. The Company shall pay for, or promptly reimburse Mr. Hoffman for, insurance
premiums incurred by Mr. Hoffman with respect to a life insurance policy, provided that the amount of such payments shall in no event exceed $25,000 per year. 

 Section 4.12 Certain Additional Payments. The Company shall pay to Mr. Hoffman such
additional amounts (the “Gross-Up Payment”) as are necessary to reimburse Mr. Hoffman, on an after-tax basis, for all federal, state and local income and employment taxes (the “Taxes”) payable by Mr. Hoffman with
respect to the payments or benefits received by Mr. Hoffman pursuant to Sections 4.05, 4.06 and 4.11 hereof (the “Payments”), such that the net amount retained by Mr. Hoffman, after deduction of any Taxes on the Payments and on
the Gross-Up Payment, shall be equal to the Payments. 
  
 ARTICLE 5

 UNFAIR COMPETITION 
  
 Section 5.01 Conflict of Interest. The Company relies on the integrity and good judgment of all employees to observe ethical, professional and
legal standards, and good business practices, in the conduct of the Company’s business. In keeping with ethical business practice, it is critical that Mr. Hoffman refrain from activities which conflict with the best interest of the
Company. 
  
 Section 5.02 Covenant Not to Misuse
Information. Mr. Hoffman previously executed and agrees to abide by the Trade Secret and Confidentiality Agreement set forth in Exhibit “A”, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Mr. Hoffman’s
compliance with the terms of Exhibit “A” is a material requirement of this Agreement. 
  
 ARTICLE 6 
 TERMINATION OR RESIGNATION 
  
 Section 6.01 Termination Without Cause. The Company may terminate this Agreement at any time, without notice,
without cause. In such an event, Company shall comply with the severance compensation provisions set forth in Sections 6.02 and 6.03. 
  
 Section 6.02 Termination Without Cause Severance Compensation. In the event Mr. Hoffman’s employment is terminated by the Company
without cause, he shall be entitled to severance equal to 100% of his annual base salary for one year, payable on a monthly basis, less required payroll taxes. If Mr. Hoffman breaches any of his obligations hereunder including, without
limitation, Exhibit A hereto, the company shall be relieved of any obligation hereunder to make severance payments to Mr. Hoffman. 
  
 From date of notification by the Company that it has elected to terminate his employment, Mr. Hoffman will be free to discuss a position with other
prospective employers. Mr. Hoffman may continue with current title and responsibilities after the termination notice date, upon mutual consent of Company and Mr. Hoffman. During the period after notification, but prior to leaving Company,
Mr. Hoffman will be entitled to all compensation and employee benefits under Section 4 of this Agreement until the actual termination. 
  
 Section 6.03 No Offset or Duty to Mitigate. Mr. Hoffman’s severance benefits hereunder shall not be offset by any income or earnings
from any other employment he may obtain and Mr. Hoffman shall be under no duty to mitigate the Company’s damages under this Agreement by obtaining or attempting to obtain successor employment. 
  
 Section 6.04 Severance Distribution. The severance compensation
payable to Mr. Hoffman under Section 6.02 of this Agreement will be paid to Mr. Hoffman. Company shall be entitled to cease making any severance compensation payments required under this Agreement in the event Mr. Hoffman
breaches any provision of this Agreement or Exhibit “A”. 
  
 Section 6.05 Termination For Cause. The Company may terminate this Agreement at any time, without notice, for cause. In such an event, no severance compensation whatsoever shall be paid to Mr. Hoffman under
Section 6.02 or otherwise. For the purposes of this Agreement, termination for cause shall mean that Mr. Hoffman was terminated because of: (i) Mr. Hoffman’s willful breach of duty, gross neglect of duty, gross carelessness
or gross misconduct in the performance of Mr. Hoffman’s duties; (ii) Mr. Hoffman’s conviction of a 

 
crime involving moral turpitude; (iii) Mr. Hoffman’s commission of any act of dishonesty involving the Company;
(iv) Mr. Hoffman’s unauthorized disclosure of material privileged or confidential information related to the Company or its employees except as may be compelled by legal process or court order or the violation of any provision of
Exhibit “A”; (v) Mr. Hoffman’s commission of some willful act or omission which violates material Company policy or procedures, or otherwise constitutes unethical or detrimental business conduct; or (vi) any other
willful act or omission by Mr. Hoffman which, in the reasonable good faith opinion of the Company has, or is reasonably likely to have, a material adverse impact upon the Company or its reputation, provided, however, that with regard to
clauses (i), (v) and (vi) above, Mr. Hoffman’s employment may not be terminated for cause unless and until the Board has given him reasonable written notice of its intended actions and specifically describing the alleged events,
activities or omissions giving rise thereto and with respect to those events, activities or omissions for which a cure is possible, a reasonable opportunity to cure such breach. In the event that this Agreement is terminated for cause pursuant to
this Section, neither the Company nor Mr. Hoffman shall have any remaining duties or obligations hereunder except as set forth in Section 6.07 or Exhibit A hereto, and the Company shall pay to Mr. Hoffman, or his estate,
Mr. Hoffman’s base salary pursuant to Section 4.01, prorated through the date of termination of this Agreement, and any performance bonus earned for prior pursuant to Section 4.03 and unpaid as of the date of such termination.

  
 Section 6.06 Automatic Termination. (a) This
Agreement shall automatically terminate on the expiration of the Term of the Agreement, unless the parties expressly agree in writing to renew the Agreement as set forth in Section 3.01. No severance compensation whatsoever shall be paid to
Mr. Hoffman under Section 6.02 or otherwise in the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 6.06(a). 
  
 (b) In the event that Mr. Hoffman’s employment with the Company is terminated by reason of his death or disability, the Company shall continue
to pay his base salary to him (or to his beneficiary, in the event of his death) for 12 months. 
  
 Section 6.07 Resignation. Mr. Hoffman may terminate this Agreement by giving the Company written notice of resignation thirty
(30) days in advance of the date of resignation. Company may, at its sole discretion, upon receiving such notice of resignation, waive any or all of Mr. Hoffman’s 30 days’ notice period. No severance compensation whatsoever shall
be paid to Mr. Hoffman under Section 6.02 or otherwise in the event of a termination pursuant to this Section. 
  
 Section 6.08 Termination for Good Reason. Mr. Hoffman may, at any time, terminate his employment with the Company for “good
reason” (as defined below). In such event the Company shall pay Mr. Hoffman severance compensation as if the Company had terminated Mr. Hoffman’s employment without “cause” under Section 6.02. For purposes of this
Agreement, “good reason” shall mean, without the express written consent of Mr. Hoffman, the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) a material alteration, reduction or diminution in the duties, responsibilities and status
of Mr. Hoffman’s position as described in Article 2 of this Agreement, (ii) the Company’s requiring Mr. Hoffman to be based anywhere other than at the Company’s headquarters, or anywhere outside of the San Diego
metropolitan area or (iii) a material breach by the Company of Article 4 of this Agreement; provided, however, that termination by Mr. Hoffman shall only be deemed for “good reason” if: (a) Mr. Hoffman notifies
the Company, within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of one of the foregoing events, that he intends to terminate his employment no earlier than thirty (30) days after providing such notice; (b) the Company does not cure such
condition within thirty (30) days following its receipt of such notice or states unequivocally in writing that it does not intend to attempt to cure such condition; and (c) Mr. Hoffman resigns from employment within sixty
(60) days following the end of the period within which the Company was entitled to remedy the condition constituting good reason but failed to do so. 
  
 Section 6.09 Termination Obligations: Return of Company Property. Mr. Hoffman hereby acknowledges and agrees that all property of the
Company or any affiliate thereof in possession of Mr. Hoffman, including without limitation, all books, manuals, files, financial statements, computer disks, contracts, lists (including without limitation, customer lists, price lists and/or
pricing schedules, lists or summaries of the Company’s or any affiliate’s costs, lists of Company’s or any affiliate’s vendors or suppliers), and other documents of any kind, proprietary information, and equipment furnished to or
prepared by Mr. Hoffman in the course of, or incident to, 

 
his employment belong exclusively to the Company or its affiliates, as the case may be, and shall be promptly returned to the Company or its affiliates, as
the case may be, upon termination of Mr. Hoffman’s employment for any reason. The obligations contained in this paragraph shall survive the termination of Mr. Hoffman’s employment for any reason whatsoever. 
  
 Section 6.10 Compliance with Section 409A. Benefits payable
under this Agreement, to the extent of payments made from the date of Mr. Hoffman’s termination through March 15th of the calendar year following such termination, are intended to constitute separate payments for purposes of
Section 1.409A-2(b)(2) of the Treasury Regulations and thus payable pursuant to the “short-term deferral” rule set forth in Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) of the Treasury Regulations; to the extent such payments are made following said
March 15th, they are intended to constitute separate payments for purposes of Section 1.409A-2(b)(2) of the Treasury Regulations made upon an involuntary termination from service and payable pursuant to Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) of
the Treasury Regulations, to the maximum extent permitted by said provision, with any excess amount being regarded as subject to the distribution requirements of Section 409A(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code, including, without limitation,
the requirement of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code that payment to Mr. Hoffman be delayed until six (6) months after separation from service if Mr. Hoffman is a “specified employee” within the
meaning of the aforesaid section of the Internal Revenue Code at the time of such separation from service. 
  
 ARTICLE 7 
 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 
  
 Section 7.01 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the
entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior oral and written Agreements, understandings, commitments, and practices between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, including, without limitation, the Prior Agreement.
Other than as expressly set forth herein, Mr. Hoffman and Company acknowledge and represent that there are no other promises, terms, conditions or representations (verbal or written) regarding any matter relevant hereto. No supplement,
modification, or amendment of any term, provision or condition of this Agreement shall be binding or enforceable unless evidenced in writing and executed by the parties hereto. 
  
 Section 7.02 California Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of California, and the venue of any litigation commenced hereunder shall be San Diego, California. 
  
 Section 7.03 Partial Invalidity. If the application of any provision of this Agreement and Exhibit A hereto, or any section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word or portion of this Agreement and Exhibit A hereto should be held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby, but shall continue to be given full force and
effect as if the part so held invalid or unenforceable had not been included herein. 
  
 Section 7.04 Notices. Notices given under this Agreement may be given by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal delivery. A mailed notice shall be deemed given two
(2) business days after mailing. 
  
 Section 7.05
Mr. Hoffman Acknowledgment. Mr. Hoffman acknowledges that he has read and understands this Agreement, is fully aware of its legal effect, has not acted in reliance upon any representations or promised made by Company other than
those contained in writing herein, and has entered into an Agreement freely based on his own judgment. 
  
 Section 7.06 Other Remedies. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit any remedy of Company under the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act
(California Civil Code § 3426 et seq.) or otherwise available under law. 
  
 Section 7.07 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. 

 Section 7.08 No Assignment. This Assignment may not be assigned or encumbered in any way by
Mr. Hoffman. The Company may assign this Agreement to any successor (whether by merger, consolidation, or purchase of the Company’s stock) to all or a controlling interest in the Company’s business, in which case this Agreement shall
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of such successors and assigns. 
  
 Section 7.09 No Solicitation of Employees. Mr. Hoffman specifically agrees that during the Term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years thereafter, Mr. Hoffman shall not,
directly or indirectly, either for himself or for any other person, firm, corporation or legal entity, hire any individual who, since the date of this Agreement through the date of termination, was or is an employee of the Company or any affiliate
thereof or solicit or otherwise encourage any such individual to leave the employment of the Company or any such affiliate. 
  
 Section 7.10 Limitation on Waiver. A waiver of any term, provision or condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be, or constitute a
waiver of any other term, provision or condition herein, whether or not similar. No waiver shall be binding unless in writing and signed by the waiving party. 
  

Section 7.11 Attorneys’ Fees. In the event that any proceeding is commenced involving the interpretation or enforcement of the
provisions of this Agreement, the Party prevailing in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees from the non-prevailing party. 
  
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Employment Agreement on the dates set forth below: 
  

							
	 MARK A. HOFFMAN
	 		 	 CHARLOTTE RUSSE HOLDING, INC.

				
	 By:
	 	 /s/    MARK A. HOFFMAN
	 		 	 /s/    BERNARD ZEICHNER

		 		 		 	 Its Authorized Agent

	 Dated: January 4, 2008
	 		 	Dated: January 4, 2008

 Exhibit A 
  

TRADE SECRET AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT 
  

	1.	Mark A. Hoffman (hereinafter “Mr. Hoffman”) hereby enters into this Trade Secret and Confidentiality Agreement (“Agreement”) with Charlotte Russe Holding, Inc.
(hereinafter “Company”). This Agreement sets forth the obligations of Mr. Hoffman concerning Mr. Hoffman’s use of trade secrets and confidential information acquired in the course of Mr. Hoffman’s employment with
the Company. This Agreement shall constitute Exhibit “A” to the Employment Agreement dated as of July 9, 2003 between Mr. Hoffman and Company. 

  

	2.	Confidential Information  

  

	 	a.	The parties agree that, during the term of his employment, Mr. Hoffman has and will have access to and become acquainted with various trade secrets and confidential information
of Company and its affiliates, consisting of documents, files, computer programs and databases, processes, techniques, patterns, procedures, and related documentation, compilations of information, records and specifications including but not limited
to: 

  

	 	i.	Business Information, such as (but not limited to) the Company’s and its affiliates’ past, present and future business practices, or techniques, patent information
and applications, leases, contracts, and business plans; and 

  

	 	ii.	Financial Information, such as (but not limited to) the Company’s and its affiliates’ earnings, sales, assets, debts, prices, pricing structure, margins,
volume/quantities of purchases or sales, or other financial data; and 

  

	 	iii.	Supply Information, such as (but not limited to) confidential information relating to reliable or key supplier’s and/or vendor’s names or addresses including
contact persons, terms of supply and/or vendor contracts or particular transactions, potential suppliers and/or vendors, or other related data that is not publicly available to other persons who may be engaged in the same business as the Company;
and Marketing Information, such as (but not limited to) prior, ongoing or proposed marketing programs, presentations or agreements by or on behalf of the Company and its affiliates, pricing information, customer bonus programs, prior or
existing contracts terms, marketing tests and/or results of marketing efforts; and 

  

	 	iv.	Personnel Information, such as (but not limited to) employees’ personal or medical histories, compensation, employee incentive programs or other terms of employment,
actual or proposed promotions, hirings, resignations, terminations or reasons therefor, training methods, or other personnel information; and 

  

	 	v.	Customer Information, such as (but not limited to) past, existing or prospective customers’ names, addresses or backgrounds, customer specifications and requirements,
volumes of purchase, prices that particular or various customers are charged or pay for services, proposals or agreements between customers and the Company or its affiliates, status of customers’ accounts, or other information about actual or
prospective customers; and 

  

	 	vi.	Customer Trade Secrets, such as (but not limited to) proprietary information of the Company’s or its affiliates’ customers provided to the Company or its affiliates
for the sole and exclusive purpose of permitting the Company or its affiliates to market or provide products or services to such customers or prospective customers. 

  
 For purposes of this Agreement, the trade secrets and confidential information referred to in this Paragraph 2 hereafter
shall be collectively referred to as “Confidential Information.” 
  

	 	b.	 Prior Employment. Mr. Hoffman acknowledges and understands that if Mr. Hoffman obtained any proprietary knowledge, inventions, or other trade
secret information from a former employer, Mr. Hoffman is prohibited from using such trade secret information during the course and scope of 

	 	 
Mr. Hoffman’s employment unless: (i) Mr. Hoffman has obtained written consent from the former employer to do so; and
(ii) Mr. Hoffman has fully disclosed such written consent to Company. Mr. Hoffman further agrees that Mr. Hoffman shall indemnify the Company against all claims for Mr. Hoffman’s use of any trade secret information
obtained from a former employer. 

  

	3.	Use of Common Property  

  

	 	a.	Mr. Hoffman acknowledges that all files, records, information, documents, computerized records (including customer profiles and databases), drawings, specifications, formulae,
equipment and similar items relating to the business of Company, its affiliates and/or its customers, whether or not prepared by Mr. Hoffman and whether or not they constitute Confidential Information: (i) are and shall remain the exclusive
property of the Company or its affiliates; and (ii) shall not be removed from the premises of the Company or any affiliate thereof except to the extent such removal is temporary and for the sole and exclusive purpose of permitting
Mr. Hoffman to perform his duties under the Employment Agreement, unless approved in writing by the Company. 

  

	 	b.	All such books, information, records or documents mentioned in Paragraph 3(a) above shall be immediately returned to Company by Mr. Hoffman upon the Company’s request or
upon termination of Mr. Hoffman’s employment relationship with Company. 

  

	4.	Misappropriation of Confidential Information; Unfair Competition  

  

	 	a.	Mr. Hoffman acknowledges that any unauthorized possession, communication, or use of Confidential Information would enable Mr. Hoffman (or any third party to whom
Mr. Hoffman might disseminate the Confidential Information) to unfairly compete with the Company or any affiliate thereof, by using the Confidential Information to its/their advantage. 

  

	 	b.	Mr. Hoffman covenants and agrees that Mr. Hoffman will keep all Confidential Information absolutely confidential and divulge said Confidential Information only to those
other executives of the Company or any affiliate thereof who absolutely require the information in order to perform duties on behalf of the Company or any affiliate thereof. Mr. Hoffman further promises and agrees that Mr. Hoffman shall
not misuse, misappropriate or disclose Confidential Information, directly or indirectly, or use it in any way, either during the term of employment or thereafter, except as required in connection with Mr. Hoffman’s duties on behalf of the
Company or any affiliate thereof. 

  

	5.	Non-Competition  

  

	 	a.	During the employment term and for a period of two (2) years thereafter, Mr. Hoffman shall not, directly or indirectly, either as an employee, employer, consultant, agent,
principal, partner, stockholder, corporate officer, director, or in any other individual or representative capacity, engage or participate in any business engaged in the retail sale of women’s junior apparel or accessories, provided,
however, that the “beneficial ownership” by Mr. Hoffman, either individually or as a member of a “group,” as such terms are used in Rule 13d of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended (the “Exchange Act”), of not more than two percent (2%) of the voting stock of any publicly-held corporation shall not be a violation of this Agreement. This restriction includes engaging in any preparatory activities
respecting the commencement of any business engaged in the retail sale of women’s junior apparel or accessories. 

  

	 	b.	Mr. Hoffman shall, during the two (2) year period following any termination of his employment with the Company, inform any prospective or actual subsequent employer of the
requirements imposed upon him under this Agreement. 

  

	6.	Non-Solicitation  

  
 Mr. Hoffman specifically agrees that during the term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years thereafter, Mr. Hoffman shall not,
directly or indirectly, either for himself or for any other person, firm, corporation or legal entity, hire any individual who, since the date of this Agreement through the date of 

 
termination, was or is an employee of the Company or any affiliate thereof or solicit or otherwise encourage any such individual to leave the employment of
the Company or any such affiliate. 
  

	7.	Miscellaneous  

  

	 	a.	Mr. Hoffman hereby acknowledges and agrees that any actual or threatened violation of this Agreement will cause Company immediate and irreparable harm which cannot be
adequately remedied with monetary damages alone. Accordingly, upon any actual or threatened violation of this Agreement, Mr. Hoffman agrees that the Company or any affiliate thereof shall be entitled to, and Mr. Hoffman hereby consents to
the immediate issuance of a temporary restraining order, preliminary and/or permanent injunction, without bond, to prevent Mr. Hoffman or any entity or person acting in concert with Mr. Hoffman, from revealing or otherwise utilizing
Confidential Information. Such restraining order and/or injunction shall be in addition to any other rights and/or remedies the Company or any affiliate thereof may have. 

  

	 	b.	This Agreement has been entered into in the State of California, and it is expressly contemplated by the parties and agreed upon by them that the interpretation and enforcement
hereof shall be governed by the substantive and procedural laws of the State of California. 

  

	 	c.	In the event that any proceeding is commenced involving the interpretation or enforcement of the provisions of this Agreement, the party prevailing in such proceeding shall be
entitled to recover its reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees. 

  

	 	d.	The failure of the Company or any affiliate thereof to exercise any right or remedy upon any breach or default with respect to any of the terms of this Agreement, or delay by the
Company or any affiliate thereof in exercising any such right or remedy, shall not operate as a waiver, and no waiver of any type or amendment of this agreement shall be binding upon the Company or any affiliate thereof unless evidenced by a writing
signed on behalf of the Company or any affiliate thereof. 

  

	 	e.	If the application of any provision of this Agreement, or any action, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word or portion of this Agreement should be held invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions thereof shall not be effected thereby, but shall continue to be given full force and effect as if the part so held invalid or unenforceable had not been included herein. 

  

	 	f.	This instrument constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties hereto with respect to its subject matter, and supersedes any other express or implied oral and written agreements
between the parties. Other than as expressly set forth herein, the parties expressly acknowledge that there are no other promises, terms, conditions, or representations (verbal or written) regarding any matter covered by this Agreement. This
Agreement shall not be modified, extended or supplemented in any manner, except by subsequent written contract signed by both Mr. Hoffman and the Company. 

  

	8.	The parties acknowledge that they have read and understood the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and that they agree and intend to abide by them. 

  

									
		 		 	
				
	 Dated: July 9, 2003
	 		 		 	/S/    MARK A. HOFFMAN        

		 		 		 		 	Mark A. Hoffman
			
	 Dated: July 9, 2003
	 		 	 CHARLOTTE RUSSE HOLDING, INC.

					
		 		 		 	By	 	/S/    BERNARD ZEICHNERAmended and Restated Bylaws of the Company

 Exhibit 4.1 
 AMENDED AND RESTATED 
 BYLAWS 
 OF 
 OWENS & MINOR, INC. 
 ARTICLE I 
 Meetings of
Shareholders 
 1.1 Places of Meetings. All meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place, either within or without
the Commonwealth of Virginia, as from time to time may be fixed by the Board of Directors. 
 1.2 Annual Meetings. The annual meeting
of the shareholders, for the election of Directors and transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting, shall be held in each year on the fourth Tuesday in April, at 11:00 a.m., or on such other business day that is not earlier
than the first day of March and not later than the last day of April, or at such other time, as shall be fixed by the Board of Directors. 
 1.3 Special Meetings. A special meeting of the shareholders for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, or by a majority of the Board of Directors. At a special
meeting no business shall be transacted and no corporate action shall be taken other than that stated in the notice of the meeting. 
 1.4
Notice of Meetings. Written or printed notice stating the place, day and hour of every meeting of the shareholders and, in case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given not less than ten
nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting in any manner permitted by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act, including by electronic transmission (as defined therein). Such
further notice shall be given as may be required by law, but meetings may be held without notice if all the shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting are present in person or by proxy or if notice is waived in writing by those not present, either
before or after the meeting. 
 1.5 Quorum. Any number of shareholders together holding at least a majority of the outstanding shares
of capital stock entitled to vote with respect to the business to be transacted, who shall be present in person or represented by proxy at any meeting duly called, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If less than a quorum
shall be in attendance at the time for which a meeting shall have been called, the meeting may be adjourned from time to time by the Chairman of the meeting or by a majority of the shareholders present or represented by proxy without notice other
than by announcement at the meeting. 
  

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 1.6 Voting. At any meeting of the shareholders each shareholder of a class entitled to vote on any
matter coming before the meeting shall, as to such matter, have one vote, in person or by proxy, for each share of capital stock of such class standing in his name on the books of the Corporation on the date, not more than seventy days prior to such
meeting, fixed by the Board of Directors as the record date for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to vote. Every proxy shall be in writing, dated and signed by the shareholder entitled to vote or his duly authorized attorney-in-fact.

 1.7 Inspectors. An appropriate number of inspectors for any meeting of shareholders may be appointed by the Chairman of such
meeting. Inspectors so appointed will open and close the polls, will receive and take charge of proxies and ballots, and will decide all questions as to the qualifications of voters, validity of proxies and ballots, and the number of votes properly
cast. 
 1.8 Nomination by Shareholders. Subject to any rights of holders of shares of the Preferred Stock of the Corporation, if any,
nominations for the election of directors shall be made by the Board of Directors or by any shareholder entitled to vote in elections of directors. However, any shareholder entitled to vote in the election of directors may nominate one or more
persons for election as directors only at an annual meeting and if written notice of such shareholders’ intent to make such nomination or nominations has been given, either by personal delivery or by United States registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, to the Secretary of the Corporation not later than 90 days before the anniversary of the date of the first mailing of the Corporation’s proxy statement for the immediately preceding year’s annual meeting. In no event shall
the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting or the fact that an annual meeting is held after the anniversary of the preceding annual meeting commence a new time period for the giving of a shareholder’s notice
as described above. Each notice shall set forth (i) the name and address of record of the shareholder who intends to make the nomination, the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is made and of the person or persons to be
nominated, (ii) the class and number of shares of the Corporation that are owned by the shareholder and such beneficial owners, (iii) a representation that the shareholder is a holder of record of shares of the Corporation entitled to vote
at such meeting and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to nominate the person or persons specified in the notice, (iv) a description of all arrangements, understandings or relationships between the shareholder and each
nominee and any other person or persons (naming such person or persons) pursuant to which the nomination or nominations are to be made by the shareholder, and such other information regarding each nominee proposed by such shareholder as would be
required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required to be disclosed, pursuant to the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, had the nominee been nominated,
or intended to be nominated, by the Board of Directors, and shall include a consent signed by each such nominee to serve as a director of the Corporation if so elected. In the event that a shareholder attempts to nominate any person without
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not be nominated and shall not stand for election at such meeting. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall have the power and duty to determine whether
a nomination proposed to be brought before the meeting was made in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 1.8 and, if any proposed nomination is not in compliance with this Section 1.8, to declare that such defective
proposal shall be disregarded. 
 1.9 Business Proposed by a Shareholder. To be properly brought before a meeting of shareholders,
business must be (i) specified in the notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto) given by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, (ii) otherwise properly brought before the meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors
or (iii) otherwise properly brought before an annual meeting by a shareholder. In addition to any other applicable requirements, for business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a shareholder, the shareholder must have given
timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a shareholder’s notice must be given, either by personal delivery or by United States registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the Secretary of the
Corporation not later than 90 days before the anniversary of the date of the first mailing of the Corporation’s proxy statement for the immediately preceding year’s annual meeting. In no event shall the public announcement of an
adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting or the fact that an annual meeting is held after the anniversary of the preceding annual meeting commence a new time period for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. A
shareholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth as to each matter the shareholder proposes to bring before the meeting (i) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting, including the complete text of
any resolutions to be presented at the meeting with respect to such business, and the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting, (ii) the name and address of record of the shareholder proposing such business and the beneficial owner,
if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made, (iii) the class and number of shares of the Corporation that are owned by the shareholder and such beneficial owner and (iv) any material interest of the shareholder and such beneficial owner,
in such business. In the event that a shareholder attempts to bring business before a meeting without complying with the procedures set forth in this Section 1.9, such business shall not be transacted at such meeting. The Chairman of the Board
of Directors shall have the power and duty to determine whether any proposal to bring business before the meeting was made in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 1.9 and, if any business is not proposed in compliance with
this Section 1.9, to declare that such defective proposal shall be disregarded and that such proposed business shall not be transacted at such meeting. 
  

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 ARTICLE II 
 Directors 
 2.1 General Powers. The property, affairs and business of the Corporation
shall be managed under the direction of the Board of Directors, and, except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, all of the powers of the Corporation shall be vested in such Board. 
 2.2 Number of Directors. The number of Directors constituting the Board of Directors shall be twelve (12). The Directors shall be divided into
three (3) classes, each class to be as nearly equal in number as possible. 
 2.3 Election and Removal of Directors; Quorum.

 (a) At each annual meeting of shareholders, (i) the number of Directors equal to the number in the class whose term expires at the
time of such meeting shall be elected to hold office until the third succeeding annual meeting and until their successors are elected, and (ii) any other vacancies then existing shall be filled. 
 (b) Any Director may be removed from office at a meeting called expressly for that purpose by the vote of shareholders holding not less than a majority
of the shares entitled to vote at an election of Directors. 
 (c) Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors may be filled by the
affirmative vote of the majority of the remaining Directors though less than a quorum of the Board, and the term of office of any Director so elected shall expire at the next shareholders’ meeting at which directors are elected. 
 (d) A majority of the number of Directors fixed by these Bylaws shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The act of a majority of
Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors. Less than a quorum may adjourn any meeting. 
 2.4 Meetings of Directors. An annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held as soon as practicable after the adjournment of the annual meeting of shareholders at such place as the Board may designate. Other meetings of the
Board of Directors shall be held at places within or without the Commonwealth of Virginia and at times fixed by resolution of the Board, or upon call of the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or a majority of the Directors. The
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all meetings of the Board of Directors, provided that notice need not be given of the annual meeting or of regular meetings held at times and places fixed by
resolution of the Board. Meetings may be held at any time without notice if all of the Directors are present, or if those not present waive notice in writing either before or after the meeting. The notice of meetings of the Board need not state the
purpose of the meeting. 
 2.5 Compensation. By resolution of the Board, Directors who are not employed by the Corporation may receive
reasonable Directors’ fees in the form of cash and/or equity based awards including additional amounts paid to chairs of committees and to members of committees that meet more frequently or for longer periods of time. 
 2.6 Eligibility for Service as a Director. No person shall be appointed or be eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation
if such person, at the time of the prospective appointment or election, is more than 72 years of age. 
 2.7 Director Emeritus. The
Board of Directors may from time to time elect one or more former directors as Directors Emeriti. Election as a Director Emeritus shall be in recognition of contributions during his or her tenure on the Board of Directors and in appreciation for
loyal and dedicated service. A Director Emeritus shall be elected for a term expiring on the date of the next annual meeting of the Board and will be recognized at the annual meeting. A Director Emeritus is an honorary non-compensated position and
not considered a “Director” or Section 16 Insider for the purposes of these Bylaws or for any other purpose. Therefore, Director Emeriti shall attend Board meetings and participate in other Board events only at the invitation of the
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 ARTICLE III 
 Committees 
 3.1 Executive Committee. The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted by
a majority of the number of Directors fixed by these Bylaws, may elect an Executive Committee which shall consist of not less than three Directors, including the Chief Executive Officer (if the Chief Executive Officer is also a Director). When the
Board of Directors is not in session, the Executive Committee shall have all power vested in the Board of Directors by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, provided that the Executive Committee shall not have power to
(i) approve or recommend to shareholders action that the Virginia Stock Corporation Act requires to be approved by shareholders; (ii) fill vacancies on the Board or on any of its committees; (iii) amend the Articles of Incorporation
pursuant to §13.1-706 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act; (iv) adopt, amend, or repeal the Bylaws; (v) approve a plan of merger not requiring shareholder approval; (vi) authorize or approve a distribution, except according to
a general formula or method prescribed by the Board of Directors; or (vii) authorize or approve the issuance or sale or contract for sale of shares, or determine the designation and relative rights, preferences, and limitations of a class or
series of shares, other than within limits specifically prescribed by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee shall report at the next regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors all action that the Executive Committee may have
taken on behalf of the Board since the last regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors. 
 3.2 Other Committees. The Board
of Directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the number of Directors fixed by these Bylaws, may establish such other standing or special committees of the Board as it may deem advisable, consisting of not less than two Directors; and the
members, terms and authority of such committees shall be as set forth in the resolutions establishing the same. 
 3.3 Meetings.
Regular and special meetings of any Committee established pursuant to this Article may be called and held subject to the same requirements with respect to time, place and notice as are specified in these Bylaws for regular and special meetings of
the Board of Directors. 
 3.4 Quorum and Manner of Acting. A majority of the number of members of any Committee shall constitute a
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 3.5 Term of Office. Members of any Committee shall be elected as above provided and shall hold
office until their successors are elected by the Board of Directors or until such Committee is dissolved by the Board of Directors. 
 3.6
Resignation and Removal. Any member of a Committee may resign at any time by giving written notice of his intention to do so to the Chief Executive Officer or the Secretary of the Corporation, or may be removed, with or without cause, at any
time by such vote of the Board of Directors as would suffice for his election. 
 3.7 Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in a Committee
resulting from any cause whatever may be filled by a majority of the number of Directors fixed by these Bylaws. 
 ARTICLE IV

 Officers 
 4.1 Election of Officers: Terms. The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a Chief Executive Officer, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. Other officers, including a Chairman of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents
(whose seniority and titles, including Executive Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents, may be specified by the Board of Directors), and assistant and subordinate officers, may from time to time be elected by the Board of Directors. All
officers shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the Board of Directors and until their successors are elected. Any two or more offices may be combined in the same person as the Board of Directors may determine. 
 4.2 Removal of Officers: Vacancies. Any officer of the Corporation may be removed summarily with or without cause, at any time, by the Board of
Directors. Vacancies may be filled by the Board of Directors. 
 4.3 Duties. The officers of the Corporation shall have such duties as
generally pertain to their offices, respectively, as well as such powers and duties as are prescribed by law or are hereinafter provided or as from time to time shall be conferred by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may require any
officer to give such bond for the faithful performance of his duties as the Board may see fit. 
 4.4 Duties of the Chief Executive
Officer. The Chief Executive Officer shall be either the Chairman of the Board or the President of the Corporation, as designated by the Board of Directors. Subject to the direction and control of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive
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of chief executive officer of a corporation and such other duties and authority as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or as are
provided elsewhere in these Bylaws. The Chief Executive Officer may sign and execute in the name of the Corporation share certificates, deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments except in cases where the signing and execution thereof
shall be expressly delegated by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation or shall be required by law otherwise to be signed or executed. 
 4.5 Duties of the Chairman of the Board. The Board of Directors may, but need not, appoint from among its members an officer designated as the Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board shall, when
present, preside over meetings of the Board of Directors and shall have such other duties and authority as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or as are provided for elsewhere in these Bylaws. 
 4.6 Duties of the President. Subject to the direction and control of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer (if the President is
not also the Chief Executive Officer), the President shall supervise and control the operations of the Corporation and shall have such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer (if
the President is not also the Chief Executive Officer) or as are provided elsewhere in these Bylaws. The President may sign and execute in the name of the Corporation share certificates, deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments except
in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer to some other officer or agent of the Corporation or shall be required by law otherwise to be signed or executed.

 4.7 Duties of the Vice Presidents. Each Vice President (which term includes any Senior Executive Vice President, Executive Vice
President and Senior Vice President), if any, shall have such powers and duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Chief Executive Officer or the Board of Directors. Any Vice President may sign and execute in the name of the
Corporation deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments authorized by the Board of Directors, except where the signing and execution of such documents shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer
to some other officer or agent of the Corporation or shall be required by law or otherwise to be signed or executed. 
 4.8 Duties of the
Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge of and be responsible for all funds, securities, receipts and disbursements of the Corporation, and shall deposit all monies and securities of the Corporation in such banks and depositories as shall be
designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall be responsible (i) for maintaining adequate financial accounts and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices; (ii) for the preparation of appropriate
operating budgets and financial statements; (iii) for the preparation and filing of all tax returns required by law; and (iv) for the performance of all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time
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Chief Executive Officer. The Treasurer may sign and execute in the name of the Corporation share certificates, deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other
instruments, except in cases where the signing and the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation or shall be required by law or otherwise to be
signed or executed. 
 4.9 Duties of the Secretary. The Secretary shall act as secretary of all meetings of the Board of Directors and
shareholders of the Corporation. When requested, the Secretary shall also act as secretary of the meetings of the committees of the Board. The Secretary (i) shall keep and preserve the minutes of all such meetings in permanent books;
(ii) shall see that all notices required to be given by the Corporation are duly given and served; (iii) shall have custody of the seal of the Corporation and shall affix the seal or cause it to be affixed by facsimile or otherwise to all
share certificates of the Corporation and to all documents the execution of which on behalf of the Corporation under its corporate seal is required in accordance with law or the provisions of these Bylaws; (iv) shall have custody of all deeds,
leases, contracts and other important corporate documents; (v) shall have charge of the books, records and papers of the Corporation relating to its organization and management as a Corporation; (vi) shall see that all reports, statements
and other documents required by law (except tax returns) are properly filed; and (vii) shall in general perform all the duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board of
Directors or the Chief Executive Officer. 
 4.10 Compensation. The Board of Directors shall have authority to fix the compensation of
all officers of the Corporation. 
 ARTICLE V 
 Capital Stock 
 5.1 Form. The shares of capital stock of the Corporation may be
evidenced by certificates in forms prescribed by the Board of Directors and executed in any manner permitted by law and stating thereon the information required by law. Alternatively, some or all of the shares of capital stock of the Corporation may
be issued without certificates in which case, within a reasonable time after issuance or transfer, the Corporation shall send or cause to be sent to the shareholder a written statement that shall include the information required by law to be set
forth on certificates for shares of capital stock. Transfer agents and/or registrars for one or more classes of shares of the Corporation may be appointed by the Board of Directors and may be required to countersign certificates representing shares
of such class or classes. If any officer whose signature or facsimile thereof shall have been used on a share certificate shall for any reason cease to be an officer of the Corporation and such certificate shall not then have been delivered by the
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 5.2 Lost, Destroyed and Mutilated Certificates. Holders of certificated shares of the Corporation
shall immediately notify the Corporation of any loss, destruction or mutilation of the certificate therefor, and the Board of Directors may in its discretion cause one or more new certificates or uncertificated shares for the same number of shares
in the aggregate to be issued to such shareholder upon the surrender of the mutilated certificate or upon satisfactory proof of such loss or destruction, and the deposit of a bond in such form and amount and with such surety as the Board of
Directors may require. 
 5.3 Transfer of Shares. The Board of Directors may make rules and regulations concerning the issue,
registration and transfer of shares and/or certificates representing the shares of the Corporation. The certificated shares of the Corporation shall be transferable or assignable only on the books of the Corporation by the holder in person or by
attorney on surrender of the duly endorsed certificate for such shares accompanied by written assignment, and, if sought to be transferred by attorney, accompanied by a written power of attorney to have the same transferred on the books of the
Corporation. Uncertificated shares shall be transferable or assignable only on the books of the Corporation upon proper instruction from the holder of such shares. The Corporation will recognize, however, the exclusive right of the person registered
on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends or other distributions and to vote as such owner. To the extent that any provision of the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement between the Corporation and Bank of New York, as Rights Agent,
dated as of April 30, 2004, is deemed to constitute a restriction on the transfer of any securities of the Corporation, including, without limitation, the Rights, as defined therein, such restriction is hereby authorized by these Bylaws.

 5.4 Fixing Record Date. For the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders
or any adjournment thereof, or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution, or in order to make a determination of shareholders for any other proper purpose, the Board of Directors may fix in advance a date as the record date
for any such determination of shareholders, such date in any case to be not more than seventy days prior to the date on which the particular action, requiring such determination of shareholders, is to be taken. If no record date is fixed for the
determination of shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders, or shareholders entitled to receive payment of a dividend or other distribution, the date on which notices of the meeting are mailed or the date on which
the resolution of the Board of Directors declaring such dividend or other distribution is adopted, as the case may be, shall be the record date for such determination of shareholders. When a determination of shareholders entitled to vote at any
meeting of shareholders has been made as provided in this section, such determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date, which it shall do if the meeting is adjourned to a date more than 120
days after the date fixed for the original meeting. 
 5.5 Control Share Acquisition Statute. Article 14.1 of the Virginia Stock
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 ARTICLE VI 
 Miscellaneous Provisions 
 6.1 Seal. The seal of the Corporation shall consist of a
circular design with the words “Owens & Minor, Inc.” around the top margin thereof, “Richmond, Virginia” around the lower margin thereof and the word “Seal” in the center thereof. 
 6.2 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall end on such date and shall consist of such accounting periods as may be fixed by the
Board of Directors. 
 6.3 Checks, Notes and Drafts. Checks, notes, drafts and other orders for the payment of money shall be signed
by such persons as the Board of Directors from time to time may authorize. When the Board of Directors so authorizes, however, the signature of any such person may be a facsimile. 
 6.4 Amendment of Bylaws. Unless proscribed by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws may be amended or altered at any meeting of the Board of
Directors by affirmative vote of a majority of the number of Directors fixed by these Bylaws. The shareholders entitled to vote in respect of the election of Directors, however, shall have the power to rescind, amend, alter or repeal any Bylaws and
to enact Bylaws which, if expressly so provided, may not be amended, altered or repealed by the Board of Directors. 
 6.5 Voting of
Shares Held. Unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Board of Directors or of the Executive Committee, if any, the Chief Executive Officer may cast the vote which the Corporation may be entitled to cast as a shareholder or otherwise in
any other corporation, any of whose securities may be held by the Corporation, at meetings of the holders of the shares or other securities of such other corporation, or to consent in writing to any action by any such other corporation, or in lieu
thereof, from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the Corporation, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to cast such votes or give such consents. The Chief Executive Officer shall instruct any person or
persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consent and may execute or cause to be executed on behalf of the Corporation, and under its corporate seal or otherwise, such written proxies, consents, waivers or other
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 ARTICLE VII 
 Emergency Bylaws 
 7.1 The Emergency Bylaws provided in this Article VII shall be operative
during any emergency, notwithstanding any different provision in the preceding Articles of these Bylaws or in the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation or in the Virginia Stock Corporation Act (other than those provisions relating to
emergency bylaws). An emergency exists if a quorum of the Corporation’s Board of Directors cannot readily be assembled because of some catastrophic event. To the extent not inconsistent with these Emergency Bylaws, the Bylaws provided in the
preceding Articles shall remain in effect during such emergency and upon the termination of such emergency, the Emergency Bylaws shall cease to be operative unless and until another such emergency shall occur. 
 7.2 During any such emergency: 
 (a) Any
meeting of the Board of Directors may be called by any officer of the Corporation or by any Director. The notice thereof shall specify the time and place of the meeting. To the extent feasible, notice shall be given in accord with Section 2.4
above, but notice may be given only to such of the Directors as it may be feasible to reach at the time, by such means as may be feasible at the time, including publication or radio, and at a time less than twenty-four hours before the meeting if
deemed necessary by the person giving notice. Notice shall be similarly given, to the extent feasible, to the other persons referred to in (b) below. 
 (b) At any meeting of the Board of Directors, a quorum shall consist of a majority of the number of Directors fixed at the time by these Bylaws. If the Directors present at any particular meeting shall be fewer than
the number required for such quorum, other persons present as referred to below, to the number necessary to make up such quorum, shall be deemed Directors for such particular meeting as determined by the following provisions and in the following
order of priority: 
 (i) Vice-Presidents not already serving as Directors, in the order of their seniority of first election to such
offices, or if two or more shall have been first elected to such offices on the same day, in the order of their seniority in age; 
 (ii)
All other officers of the Corporation in the order of their seniority of first election to such offices, or if two or more shall have been first elected to such offices on the same day, in the order of their seniority in age; and 
  

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 (iii) Any other persons that are designated on a list that shall have been approved by the Board of
Directors before the emergency, such persons to be taken in such order of priority and subject to such conditions as may be provided in the resolution approving the list. 
 (c) The Board of Directors, during as well as before any such emergency, may provide, and from time to time modify, lines of succession in the event that during such an emergency any or all officers or agents of the
Corporation shall for any reason be rendered incapable of discharging their duties. 
 (d) The Board of Directors, during as well as before
any such emergency, may, effective in the emergency, change the principal office, or designate several alternative offices, or authorize the officers so to do. 
 7.3 No officer, Director or employee shall be liable for action taken in good faith in accordance with these Emergency Bylaws. 
 7.4 These Emergency Bylaws shall be subject to repeal or change by further action of the Board of Directors or by action of the shareholders, except that no such repeal or change shall modify the provisions of the
next preceding paragraph with regard to action or inaction prior to the time of such repeal or change. Any such amendment of these Emergency Bylaws may make any further or different provision that may be practical and necessary for the circumstances
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