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                         SERVICES AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT

         This Services and Support Agreement (the "Agreement") is made as of the
1st day of January, 2000 by and between Premier Research Worldwide, Ltd., a
Delaware corporation ("Premier") and eResearch Technology, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("eRT").

         WHEREAS, Premier owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of eRT; and

         WHEREAS, Premier has contributed to eRT all of Premier's technology and
operating business subject to the liabilities thereof; and

         WHEREAS, the parties recognize that it is to their material advantage
to centralize certain administrative and financial services and that such
centralized services will be most efficiently administered by eRT.

         NOW, THEREFORE, is consideration of the premises and the mutual
covenants contained herein, and intending to be legally bound, the parties
hereto agree as follows:

         1. Services to Be Provided by eRT. Beginning on the date of this
Agreement, eRT through its corporate staff will provide or otherwise make
available to Premier certain general corporate services, including, but not
limited to the following:

                  1.1 Management Support. eRT will provide management support to
Premier, including reasonable access to key management personnel of eRT for
consultation and advice regarding strategic business planning, corporate
development, acquisitions and technology. eRT will also provide assistance to
develop and implement policies and procedures related to human resources and
employee training.

                  1.2 Risk Management. eRT will assist Premier in the
maintenance of an appropriate risk management program. eRT shall arrange for and
pay the premium cost of liability, property, casualty, and other normal business
insurance coverage (subject to allocation of such premium pursuant to Section
6.2 hereof), provide a centralized insurance purchasing service for such
insurance coverage and manage all insurance claims under Premier's insurance
policies.

                  1.3  Financial Services. eRT shall provide to Premier the
financial services listed in Exhibit I to this Agreement.

                  1.4 Securities. eRT will provide services and assistance to
enable Premier to comply with its reporting obligations under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (the "1934 Act"), and the rules and regulations of the
Nasdaq Stock Market. Such assistance will include preparation of Forms 10-K,
10-Q and 8-K under the 1934 Act. eRT will provide necessary

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resources to enable Premier to make EDGAR filings with the SEC. eRT shall
provide internal audit support services for such filings and reports, including
accounting staff as required. Accounting and financial reporting policies and
procedures will be established by the Chief Financial Officer of eRT (the "eRT
CFO"). The parties acknowledge that Premier is a reporting company under the
1934 Act and that eRT may in the future become such a reporting company. Because
of eRT's status as a wholly-owned subsidiary of eRT, the parties also
acknowledge that each party has a material interest in the financial statements
and reports of the other to insure that accounting matters are treated
consistently between the parties. Therefore, before financial statements of
either party are released publicly or are included in a filing with the SEC or
the Nasdaq Stock Market, such financial statements will be furnished to the eRT
CFO and to Premier's Chief Financial Officer for review and comment. All public
releases of financial information will be authorized in advance by both parties'
Chief Financial Officer. eRT will administer a program to promote compliance by
the officers and directors of Premier with their reporting requirements under
Section 13 and 16 of the 1934 Act. eRT shall prepare documents necessary for
officer and director compliance under Section 16 of the 1934 Act, including
Forms 3, 4, 5, 13G and 13D. eRT shall maintain detailed records and SEC receipts
of all such filings and shall administer periodic reminders to Section 16
officers and directors. eRT shall periodically provide information to officers
and directors of Premier with respect to their responsibilities under Section 16
of the Act.

                  1.5 Corporate Record Keeping. eRT shall maintain detailed
records of Premier's historical and current financial data. In addition, eRT
shall assist in preparing the minutes of meetings of the boards of directors and
shareholders, and shall maintain records pertaining to stock offerings,
acquisition transactions, and annual meetings.

                  1.6 Annual Stockholders Meetings and Proxy Statement
Preparation. eRT shall provide assistance to conduct the annual meeting of
Premier stockholders. eRT shall assist in the preparation of the notice of the
annual meeting, proxies and proxy statements related thereto, the solicitation
of proxies, and the filing of any preliminary or definitive proxy statements
with the SEC. eRT shall assist Premier in design, preparation, drafting and
distribution of its annual reports to stockholders. Preparation and distribution
costs related to the proxy materials for the annual meeting shall be paid by
Premier.

                  1.7 Stock Plan Administration Services. Subject to the
direction of the administrative committees of Premier compensation stock plans,
shall administer Premier's stock option plans. eRT shall maintain records of
grant dates, shares covered by option grants, vesting schedules, expiration
dates and other information necessary for proper administration of the Premier
compensatory stock plans. eRT shall also prepare stock option grant agreements
and stock option exercise notices.

                  1.8 Investor and Media Relations. eRT shall prepare quarterly
stock reports, track outstanding shares, communicate appropriate information to
transfer agents, provide for missing stock certificates and perform general
services pertaining to the investor relations. eRT shall upon request provide
stock status reports including stockholder statistics, earnings

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estimates, shares held by institutions and any other reports that can be
reasonably created using Premier data maintained by eRT. eRT shall assist
Premier to manage investor and media relations and to prepare press releases.
eRT shall assist Premier in its relationship with investment analysts and
institutional holders of Premier stock. eRT will also assist eRT regarding
presentations at financial conferences.

                  1.9  Tax Matters. eRT will assist Premier to prepare and file
state and federal income tax returns and will consult with Premier regarding tax
planning matters.

                  1.10 Other Services. Other routine services in addition to
those enumerated in subsections 1.1 through 1.9 shall be provided by eRT as
reasonably requested by Premier. Such other services shall include human
resources support, publications support, corporate training programs, video
teleconferencing, data and voice communications and trade show support.

         2. Cooperation. Premier shall corporate with eRT in providing
information and data reasonably requested by eRT to perform its services
hereunder. The parties shall exert best efforts to coordinate with each other in
such a manner to enable eRT to furnish the services required hereunder.

         3. Credit Support Services. Premier agrees to provide credit support
for eRT as eRT may reasonably require for its business and operations, subject
to a maximum financial commitment by Premier to eRT at any time of $10 million.
eRT shall reconcile on a quarterly basis cash provided by Premier and used by
eRT and shall calculate an average daily balance for such advances during each
such quarter. eRT shall be obligated to repay all such advances together with
interest on the average daily balance for each quarterly period at the prime
rate of interest as published from time to time in The Wall Street Journal.

         4. Transition Support Services. Premier agrees to allow eRT to use
Premier's bank accounts and financial management and other administrative
services and systems for a reasonable period following the effective date of
this Agreement for eRT's own cash management and financial services
requirements. eRT shall use reasonable commercial efforts to establish such
accounts and systems for itself as promptly a practicable after the date hereof.

         5. Insurance Programs. The parties acknowledge that Premier has in
force insurance programs that provide eRT coverage under general liability,
property and casualty, errors and omissions, umbrella liability, workers'
compensation, directors and officers liability and medical and other employee
benefit insurance programs. eRT shall evaluate the merits of having such
insurance policies transferred to eRT, continuing eRT's cover under the current
Premier programs or obtaining separate coverage for eRT. Pending such
determination, Premier agrees that eRT shall continue maintaining such coverage
in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.2 hereof for the benefit of both
Premier and eRT, subject to allocation of premiums therefor in accordance with
Section 6.2 hereof.

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         6. Compensation for Services.

                  6.1 In consideration for the services to be provided by eRT to
Premier hereunder, Premier shall provide the credit support and transition
support services specified in Section 3-4 hereof and shall pay eRT the following
amounts:

                           (a)      6.25% of the salary of eRT's President and
Chief Executive Officer;

                           (b)      25% of the salary of eRT's Chief Financial
Officer; and

                           (c)      a fee of $10,000 per month.

eRT shall invoice Premier monthly for such charges.

                  6.2 For any period during the term hereof that eRT is included
in any Premier insurance programs or policies, eRT's Chief Financial Officer
shall recommend an allocation of the premium between eRT and Premier, which
allocation shall be subject to review and approval by the Boards of Directors of
each party or any authorized committee thereof. Promptly after agreement on such
allocation, eRT shall prepare an invoice from Premier to eRT for eRT's allocated
portion of such premiums.

                  6.3 All invoices delivered hereunder shall be due and payable
within 30 days of the invoice date.

                  6.4 In the event eRT is required to commit personnel on other
resources in the performance of its obligations hereunder that are
disproportionate to the projected fees set forth in Section 6.1 hereof, the
parties agree to negotiate in good faith to adjust the monthly fee payable
pursuant to Section 6.1(c) hereof or to consider in good faith payment by
Premier to eRT of a supplemental fee in addition to the scheduled monthly fee.

                  6.5 eRT will require third parties with which it contracts on
behalf of Premier hereunder, including without limitation accounting, legal and
other professional service firms, insurance companies and other vendors, to
invoice Premier for their respective charges. Premier acknowledges and agrees
that eRT will cause such invoices to be paid on Premier's behalf in accordance
with the invoice terms.

         7.  Office Space. eRT agrees to make available appropriate office space
to Premier's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

         8. Premier's Directors and Officers. Nothing contained herein will be
construed to relieve the directors and officers of Premier from the performance
of their respective duties or to limit the exercise of their powers in
accordance with the charter or by-laws of Premier or in accordance with any
applicable statute or regulation.

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         9. Liabilities. In furnishing Premier with management advice and other
services as herein provided, neither eRT nor any of its officers, directors or
agents shall be liable to Premier or its creditors or shareholders for errors of
judgment or for anything except willful malfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence in the performance of their duties or reckless disregard of their
obligations and duties under the terms of this Agreement. The provisions of this
Agreement are for the sole benefit of Premier and eRT and will not, except to
the extent otherwise expressly stated herein, inure to the benefit of any third
party.

         10. Status. eRT shall be deemed to be an independent contractor, and
except as expressly provided or authorized in this Agreement, shall have no
authority to act for or represent Premier.

         11. Notices. All notices, billings, requests, demands, approvals,
consents, and other communications which are required or may be given under this
Agreement shall be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given if
delivered personally or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid to the parties at their respective addresses set
forth below:

                  If to Premier:

                           Premier Research Worldwide, Ltd.
                           30 South 17th Street
                           Philadelphia, PA  19103
                           Attention:  Chairman

                  If to eRT:

                           eResearch Technology, Inc.
                           30 South 17th Street
                           Philadelphia, PA  19103
                           Attention:  President and Chief Executive Officer

         12. No Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assignable except with
the prior written consent of the other party to this Agreement.

         13. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania applicable to contracts made
and to be performed therein.

         14. Paragraph Titles. The paragraph titles used in this Agreement are
for convenience of reference only and will not be considered in the
interpretation or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed as a sealed instrument by their duly authorized officers as of the date
first above written.

                                   PREMIER RESEARCH WORLDWIDE, LTD.

                                   By:/s/ Joel Morganroth
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                                          Joel Morganroth, M.D.
                                          Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

                                   eRESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC.

                                   By: /s/ Joseph A. Esposito
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                                           Joseph A. Esposito
                                           President and Chief Executive Officer

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                                    EXHIBIT I
                     FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO PREMIER

Banking Services Administration
         Select banks and establish accounts
         Administer cash balances
         Administer outstanding indebtedness
         Administer any debt covenant compliance issues
         Maintain a cash collections and disbursement system
         Arrange letters of credit and cash transfers
         Manage any foreign currency exchange needs

Financial Management and Information
         Cash management
         Pension fund management
         Leasing management services
         Customer financing
         Information on financial markets and products
         Information on foreign currency, risk assessment and hedge strategies

Arrange Credit Support
         Insurance performance and bid bonds
         Letters of credit
         Corporate guarantees

Investment Banking Services
         Advice and support for equity and debt financing
         Manage relationships with debt rating agencies
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                               SUBLEASE AGREEMENT

THIS SUBLEASE AGREEMENT ("Sublease") is entered into as of June 25, 1998 by and
between Sublandlord and Subtenant, each as defined below in Section A.

     A. THE PARTIES

     Sublandlord's Name and          Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, Inc.
     type of entity:                 a Delaware Corporation

     Sublandlord's Address           30 South 17th Street
     for Notices:                    Philadelphia, PA 19103
                                     ATT: Real Estate Operations Manager

     Sublandlord's Payment           Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, Inc.
     Address:                        P.O. Box 8500 - S5450
                                     Philadelphia, PA 19178

     Subtenant's Name and            Premier Research Worldwide, Ltd.
     type of entity:                 a Delaware Corporation

     Subtenant's Address             124 South 15th Street
     for Notices prior to            Philadelphia, PA 19102-3010
     Commencement Date:              ATT: Fred M. Powell

     Subtenant's Address             30 South 17th Street
     for Notices after               Philadelphia, PA 19103
     Commencement Date:              ATT: Fred M. Powell

     Prime Landlord's Name           Takaji Kobayashi and Takeshi Shiratori, as
     and type on entity              trustees of Shuwa Trust of Philadelphia, a
                                     Pennsylvania Business Trust

     Prime Landlord's address        c/o Shuwa Corporation of New York
     for Notices                     1330 Avenue of the Americas
                                     New York, N.Y. 10019
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     B. DEFINITIONS AND BASIC TERMS

        The following definitions and basic terms shall have the indicated
meanings when used in this Lease:

     0.1 Building:                   The building located on the land
                                     bounded by Ludlow Street, 17th Street,
                                     Ranstead Street and 18th Street,
                                     Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

     0.2 Demised Premises:           Entire 8th and 9th floors of Building

     0.3 Property:                   The Building, the parcel of land upon
                                     which the Building is situated and any
                                     other improvements located thereon.

     0.4 Subtenant's Rentable        58,156 rentable square feet
         Square Feet:

     0.5 Total Rentable Square
         Feet in the Building:       587,637 rentable square feet

     0.6 Subtenant's Proportionate
         Share:                      9.9% which is the percentage
                                     obtained by dividing (i)
                                     Subtenant's Rentable Square
                                     Feet by (ii) the total Rentable
                                     Square Feet in the Building.

     0.7 Commencement Date:          The Commencement Date is defined in
                                     Section 2.1.

     0.8 Term:                       Commencing on the Commencement
                                     Date and ending at 5:00 PM on August
                                     30, 2005 subject to adjustment and
                                     earlier termination as provided in the
                                     Prime Lease.

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     0.9 Base Rent:

                               BASE RATE SCHEDULE
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                     Base Rent/               Annual                 Monthly
     Year              Sq Foot              Base Rent               Base Rent
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1st Lease year         $13.00               $756,028               $63,002.33
commencing with
Commencement Date
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2nd lease year         $15.00               $872,340               $72,695.00
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3rd lease year         $18.00             $1,046,808               $87,234.00
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4th lease year until   $18.25             $1,061,347               $88,445.58
lease expiration
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     0.10 Additional Rent:         Additional Rent is defined in Section
                                   3.2.

     0.11 Rental:                  Base Rent, Additional Rent and all other
                                   sums that Subtenant may owe to
                                   Sublandlord under this Sublease.

     0.12 Security Deposit:        See Section 4.

     0.13 Expense Stop/
          Base Year:               Base Year: 1998

     0.14 Tax Stop/
          Base Year:               Base Year: 1998

     0.15 Permitted Use:           General office use and no other (See
                                   Section 6 for further clarification).
     0.16 Tenant Improvement
          Allowance:               See Section 17.

     0.17 Option to Renew          None.

     0.18 Option to Terminate      None.

     0.19 Option to Expand         None

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                             PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
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             Whereas, a Lease Agreement was entered into on June 13, 1973,
between Paul F. Hellmuth, Gorden E. Emerson, Jr., Robert C. Elder and John M.
Hines as Trustees for Middle City Trust, as landlord (hereinafter called "Prime
Landlord," including any successors and assigns), and Sublandlord, as tenant,
for a portion of rentable floor area, consisting of 393,014 square feet, in the
building known as 30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (hereinafter
called the "Building"). The Building is set on a parcel of land in Philadelphia
bounded by Ludlow Street, 17th Street, Ranstead Street and 18th Street
(hereinafter called the "Property"). The Property is more fully described in the
Prime Lease.

             Whereas, the Lease Agreement has been amended by written amendments
dated October 22, 1973; April 9, 1974; July 18, 1974; November 12, 1974; January
10, 1975; May 5, 1976; April 17, 1979; December 19, 1983; February 9, 1984 and
October 25, 1994. The aforesaid Lease Agreement of June 13, 1973, and the
amendments thereto are hereinafter referred to as the "Prime Lease," a true (but
expurgated as to financial terms) copy of which has been delivered to the
Subtenant, and Subtenant hereby acknowledges receipt of same.

             Whereas, Subtenant desires to sublet from Sublandlord a portion of
the premises covered by the Prime Lease, for the term, the rent and upon and
subject to the covenants, agreements, terms, conditions, limitations, exceptions
and reservations herein contained.

             NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual
covenants contained herein, the parties hereto for themselves, their successors
and assigns, hereby covenant and agree as follows:

             1. Subleasing of Demised Premises.

                1.1 Sublandlord hereby subleases to Subtenant, and Subtenant
hereby hires from Sublandlord the entire 8th and 9th floors of the Building
(which spaces are herein called the "Demised Premises"). For purposes of this
Sublease, the Demised Premises shall be deemed to contain 58,156 rentable
square feet.

                1.2 Sublandlord shall make available to Subtenant four (4)
unreserved parking passes in the Building Parking Garage. Subtenant shall be
responsible to pay the monthly fee associated with the use of the parking
passes.

             2. Term.

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                2.1 Demised Term. The term ("Demised Term") of this Sublease
shall, commence on the earlier of (i) the date on which Subtenant, with
Sublandlord's approval, shall take possession of the Demised Premises for the
operation of its business therefrom, or (ii) November 1, 1998. The dates for the
commencement and expiration of the Demised Term are referred to in this
Sublease as the "Commencement Date" and the "Expiration Date", respectively.

                2.2 Confirmation of Commencement Date. When a Commencement Date
has been established in accordance with subparagraph 2.1 hereof, Sublandlord and
Subtenant shall, at the request of either, execute an instrument in form
reasonably satisfactory to Sublandlord setting forth said Commencement Date.

                2.3 Recordation. This Sublease shall not be filed for record
with the recorder's office of the county in which the Demised Premises are
located.

                2.4 Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, in the
event that Sublandlord has not made the Premises available to Subtenant on or
before June 10, 1998 for Tenant to begin its Tenant Improvements (the "Outside
Date") for any reason other than Prime Landlord's failure to grant its consent
to this Sublease, then Subtenant shall thereafter have the option to terminate
this Sublease by written notice delivered to Sublandlord at any time prior to
the date that Sublandlord so makes the Premises available to Subtenant; and, in
the event Subtenant timely delivers such notice (time being of the essence),
this Sublease shall be deemed null and void, and Sublandlord shall thereupon
promptly return all prepaid rent and security to Subtenant whereupon all further
obligations of the parties hereto shall end.

             3. Base Rent, Additional Rent and Escalation.

                3.1 Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord, commencing on the
Commencement Date, in currency which at the time of payment is legal tender for
public and private debts in the United States of America, the Base Rent, except
that the first full monthly installment due under this Sublease is being paid on
the signing of this Sublease. The Base Rent shall be payable in advance in
monthly payments on the first day of each month in accordance with Base Rent
Schedule set forth in Section B. 0.9., provided that the Base Rent shall be paid
on a pro-rata basis for any partial month at the beginning or end of the Term.
The Base Rent shall include all services called for in the Prime Lease such as
janitorial, security, HVAC and normal electricity for normal business operations
provided that Subtenant shall pay for any increases in the cost of such services
as provided in Section 3.2 below. If the Prime Landlord has the right to impose
additional charges with respect to the Demised Premises pursuant to Exhibit D,
Item VI of the Prime Lease, such electrical needs will be separately metered and
paid for by Subtenant. Except as may be otherwise expressly provided for herein,
Base Rent and all other amounts payable by Subtenant to Sublandlord under the
provisions of this Sublease shall be paid promptly when due, without notice or
demand therefor,

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and without deduction, abatement, counter-claim or set-off of any amount or for
any reason whatsoever. Base Rent and additional charges shall be paid to
Sublandlord at the address of Sublandlord set forth in the preamble of this
Sublease or to such other person and/or at such other address as Sublandlord may
from time to time designate by notice to Subtenant. No payment by Subtenant or
receipt by Sublandlord of any lesser amount than the amount stipulated to be
paid hereunder shall be deemed other than on account of the stipulated Base Rent
or additional charges; nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or
letter be deemed an accord and satisfaction, and Sublandlord may accept any
check or payment without prejudice to Sublandlord's right to recover the balance
due or to pursue any other remedy available to Sublandlord.

                3.2 In addition to its obligation to pay Base Rent, Subtenant
shall pay Subtenant's Proportionate Share of increases over the Base Year (as
defined below) in the Real Estate Tax Payment and Operating Expenses (as such
terms are defined or used in the Prime Lease) payable by Sublandlord with
respect to the Demised Premises ("Additional Rent") pursuant to the Prime Lease
except that for the purposes of this Agreement the Base Tax Year and the Base
Expense Year shall be calendar year 1998.

                3.3 The sums for which Subtenant shall be liable pursuant to
subparagraph 3.3 above shall be deemed additional rent and shall be payable by
Subtenant to Sublandlord within thirty (30) days of the billing date. Such
billing shall be accompanied by copies of such bills as Sublessor shall have
received from Prime Landlord relating to such charges, and such supporting
documents and data as Prime Landlord shall have provided Sublandlord.

                     3.3.1 At any time during each Lease Year (which shall be a
calendar year unless otherwise defined in the Prime Lease), Sublandlord may
furnish to Subtenant a written statement or statements (an "Estimate
Statements") setting forth Sublandlord's reasonable estimate of the Operating
Expense Payment for such Lease Year (the "Estimated Payment"). Provided that an
Estimate Statement has been delivered to Subtenant fifteen (15) days prior to
such date, Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord on the first day of each month an
amount equal to one-twelfth (1/12th) of the Estimated Payment for such Lease
Year. If Sublandlord furnishes an Estimate Statement for a Lease Year subsequent
to the commencement thereof, then (i) until the first day of the month following
the month in which the Estimate Statement is furnished to Subtenant, Subtenant
shall continue to pay to Sublandlord on the first day of each month an amount
equal to the monthly sum payable by Subtenant to Sublandlord with respect to the
next previous Lease Year; (ii) promptly after the Estimate Statement is
furnished to Subtenant, Sublandlord shall give notice to Subtenant stating
whether the amount previously paid by Subtenant to Sublandlord for the current
Lease Year was greater or less than the installments of the Estimated Payment to
be paid for the current Lease Year, and (a) if there shall be a deficiency,
Subtenant shall pay the amount

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thereof within fifteen (15) days after demand therefor, or (b) if there shall
have been an overpayment, Sublandlord shall credit against the next installments
of the Base Rent and payments of Additional Rent payable under this Sublease,
the amount of Subtenant's overpayment (or in the event that no additional Base
Rent is due Sublandlord shall pay said overpayment directly to Subtenant; and
(iii) on the first day of the month following the month in which the Estimate
Statement is furnished to Subtenant, and monthly thereafter throughout the
remainder of the Lease Year, Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord an amount equal
to one-twelfth (1/12th) of the Operating Expense Payment shown on the Estimate
Statement. Any amount owing to Subtenant subsequent to the expiration or earlier
termination of the Term shall be paid to Subtenant within fifteen (115) business
days after a final determination has been made of the amount due to Subtenant.
Subtenant's obligation for the Operating Expense Payment shall commence as of
the Commencement Date. The Operating Expense Payment shall be prorated for any
partial Lease Years in which the Commencement Date shall occur and the Term
shall end.

                     3.3.2 Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord any amounts owed
with respect to Real Estate Taxes pursuant to Section 3.2 above when Sublandlord
is required to pay such Real Estate Taxes to the Prime Landlord pursuant to
Section 2.6 of the Prime Lease. Subtenant's obligation for Real Estate Taxes
shall commence as of the Commencement Date. The Real Estate Tax Payment shall be
prorated for any partial Lease Years in which the Commencement Date shall occur
and the Term shall end.

                     3.3.3 Within 15 days after receipt from Prime Landlord,
Sublandlord shall furnish to Subtenant an annual statement or statements (the
"Annual Statements ") setting forth the items constituting the Operating
Expenses and/or Real Estate Taxes during such Lease Year, which Annual
Statements shall be prepared based upon and accompanied by the statement of
Operating Expenses and/or Real Estate Taxes received by Sublandlord from Prime
Landlord. If the Annual Statements shows that the Operating Expense Payment (or
other payments) for such Lease Year exceeded the Operating Expense Payment which
should have been paid for such Lease Year, Sublandlord shall credit against the
next installments of Base Rent and payments of Additional Rent payable under
this Sublease, the amount of such excess; if the Annual Statement for such Lease
Year shows that the Estimated Operating Expense Payment for such Lease Year was
less than the Operating Expense Payment (or other payments) which should have
been paid for such Lease Year, Subtenant shall pay the amount of such deficiency
within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the Annual Statement. Any amount
owing to Subtenant subsequent to the expiration or earlier termination of the
Term shall be paid to Subtenant within fifteen (15) days after delivery of the
final Annual Statement.

                     3.3.4 Each Annual Statement shall be conclusive and binding
upon Subtenant unless, within six (6) months after receipt thereof, Subtenant
shall

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notify Sublandlord that it disputes the correctness of the Annual Statement,
specifying in reasonable detail based on the information available to Subtenant
the manner in which the Annual Statement is claimed to be incorrect. If such
notice is sent, provided Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord the amount shown to
be due to Sublandlord on the disputed Annual Statement, Sublandlord agrees to
use reasonable efforts to enforce its rights under the Lease to dispute the
correctness of the statements of Operating Expense and/or the Real Estate Taxes
delivered by Prime Landlord to Sublandlord the cost of which dispute shall be
equitably apportioned among Subtenant and such other subtenants of Sublandlord
at the Building who also request that Sublandlord dispute such statements.
Subtenant agrees to indemnify and hold Sublandlord harmless from and against any
and all claims, costs, expenses and liabilities in connection therewith,
including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees and disbursements. If
Prime Landlord shall revise the statements of Operating Expense Payment and/or
Real Estate Taxes disputed by Subtenant, Sublandlord shall deliver to Subtenant
a revised Annual Statement, and an appropriate payment or credit by Sublandlord,
or payment by Subtenant, as the case may be.

                3.4 Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, if Subtenant shall
procure any additional services for the Demised Premises (such as those
contemplated by Section 4.1.2 of the Prime Lease) from Prime Landlord, Subtenant
shall pay for same at the rates charged therefor by Prime Landlord and shall
make such payment at the same time it pays the Base Rent to Prime Landlord or
Sublandlord as Sublandlord shall direct unless differently directed by the Prime
Landlord. Any sums payable pursuant to this subsection shall be deemed
Additional Rent and shall be collectible as such.

                3.5 All Base Rent, Additional Rent and all other costs, charges
and sums payable by Subtenant hereunder (collectively, "Rental"), shall
constitute rent under this Sublease, and shall be payable to Sublandlord at its
address as set forth herein, unless Sublandlord shall otherwise so direct in
writing (or unless otherwise directed to the extent permitted by Section 3.4 by
the Prime Landlord.

                3.6 If Subtenant shall fail to pay within ten (10) days after
due any installment of Rental, Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord, in addition
to such installment of Rental, as a late charge and as Additional Rent, a sum
equal to interest at the Applicable Rate (hereinafter defined) per annum on the
amount unpaid, commencing from the date such payment was due to and including
the date of payment. The "Applicable Rate" shall be the rate equal to the lesser
of (a) two (2) percentage points above the then current rate publicly announced
by Citibank, N.A. or its successor as its "base rate" (or such other term as may
be used by Citibank, N.A. from time to time for the rate presently referred to
as its "base rate") or (b) the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.

                3.7 Subtenant shall promptly pay the Rental as and when the same
shall become due and payable without set-off, offset or deduction of any kind

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whatsoever, except as expressly set forth herein, and, in the event of
Subtenant's failure to pay the same when due (subject to grace periods provided
herein), Sublandlord shall have all of the rights and remedies provided for
herein or at law or in equity, in the case of non-payment of rent. Upon the
request of Subtenant, Sublandlord shall reasonably consider taking action under
Section 8.8.2 of the Prime Lease provided that Subtenant shall, in addition to
any other indemnity provided for herein, fully indemnify and hold Sublandlord
harmless from any and all cost and expenses incurred by Sublandlord (including
reasonable attorney fees) in complying with Subtenant's request.

                3.8 Sublandlord's failure during the Term to prepare and deliver
any statements or bills required to be delivered to Subtenant hereunder, or
Sublandlord's failure to make a demand under this Article 3 or under any other
provisions of this Sublease shall not in any way be deemed to be a waiver of, or
cause Sublandlord to forfeit or surrender its rights to collect any Rental which
may have become due pursuant to this Article 3 during the Term. Subtenant's
liability for Rentals due under this Article 3 accruing during the Term shall
survive the expiration or sooner termination of this Sublease.

                3.9 Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord, upon the execution of
this Sublease, the amount of Sixty Three Thousand Two Dollars and thirty three
cents ($63,002.33) representing a prepayment of the first month's rental due
under this Sublease.

             4. SECURITY DEPOSIT.

                4.1 On the date of execution of this Sublease by Subtenant,
Subtenant shall deposit with Sublandlord, as security for Subtenant's
obligations under this Sublease, a Letter of Credit (as hereinafter defined) or
equivalent credit instrument (the "Equivalent Credit Instrument," and,
collectively with Letter of Credit, the "Security Instrument") such as a
certificate of deposit issued in the name of the Sublandlord, in the amount of
Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) (the "Security"). In the event that
Subtenant seeks to use an Equivalent Credit Instrument as security, such
Equivalent Credit Instrument shall (1) be issued by a bank acceptable to
Sublandlord in its sole discretion, (2) shall have a liquidity that is cash
equivalent as determined by Sublandlord in its sole discretion, and (3) at all
times be in the possession of Sublandlord. Sublandlord shall have the right to
draw upon such Security Instrument any number of times up to the aggregate
amount equal to the face value of such of Security Instrument following a
default by Subtenant beyond notice and any applicable cure period. In the event
that Subtenant shall fully and faithfully comply with all of the terms,
provisions, covenants and conditions of the Sublease, the Security Instrument
shall be returned to Subtenant promptly after the date fixed as the end of the
Term and delivery of the entire possession of the Premises to Sublandlord in the
condition required pursuant to the Sublease. In the event Sublandlord applies or
retains any

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portion or all of the Security Instrument deposited, Subtenant shall, within ten
(10) days following written demand therefor, pay to Sublandlord, with interest,
the amount so applied. Subtenant's failure to so pay such amount shall be deemed
a default by Subtenant in the payment of any installment of Base Rent.

                4.2 The Letter of Credit shall be a clean, irrevocable, letter
of credit ("Letter of Credit") issued by any bank which is a member of
Philadelphia Clearing House Association (hereinafter referred to as the "Issuing
Bank"), which Letter of Credit shall have a term of not less than one (1) year,
be issued for the benefit of Sublandlord, be in the amount of the Security
during the period commencing on the date of such Letter of Credit as deposited
with Sublandlord and continuing through the Expiration Date. The Issuing Bank
shall pay to Sublandlord or its duly authorized representative in one
installment or in several partial installments an amount up to the face value of
the Letter of Credit upon presentment of the Letter of Credit and a sight draft
in the amount to be drawn and a letter signed by Sublandlord stating that
Sublandlord is entitled to draw upon the Letter of Credit in the amount
requested based on a default by Subtenant under the Sublease and, that any
applicable notice and cure period has expired. Subtenant shall provide a
replacement Letter of Credit no later than thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration of the then existing Letter of Credit. A failure by Subtenant to
provide a replacement Letter of Credit within the aforesaid period shall entitle
Sublandlord to draw the face amount under the then existing Letter of Credit and
shall constitute a default hereunder beyond any applicable cure period.

                4.3 Any proceeds drawn by Sublandlord under a Security
Instrument shall be held by Sublandlord, to the extent that such proceeds are
not applied to the satisfaction of any of Subtenant's obligations under this
Sublease, as if the same were a cash security deposit.

                4.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Subtenant
is not then in default of any term, condition or covenant of this Sublease, then
the Security may be periodically reduced beginning with the Commencement Date on
a straight line basis provided that the Security shall not be reduced to less
than Sixty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Two Dollars and thirty three cents
($63,992.33) at the expiration of the Term. Provided that Subtenant is not in
default under any of the terms or conditions of this Sublease, the balance of
the Security Instrument shall be released or returned to Subtenant within thirty
days after the expiration of the Term. All interest earned on the Certificate of
Deposit accrues to the benefit of the Subtenant.

             5. Subordination to and Incorporation of the Lease.

                5.1 This Sublease is in all respects subject and subordinate to
the terms and conditions of the Prime Lease (true and complete copies of which
have been furnished by Sublandlord to Subtenant), and to all matters to which
the Prime Lease are subject and subordinate. Subtenant shall indemnify
Sublandlord for, and shall hold it harmless from and against, any and all
losses, damages, penalties, liabilities, costs and

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expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements, which may be sustained or incurred by Sublandlord by reason of
Subtenant's failure to keep, observe or perform any of the terms, provisions,
covenants, conditions and obligations on Sublandlord's part to be kept, observed
or performed under the Prime Lease with respect to the Demised Premises to the
extent same shall have been incorporated herein, or otherwise arising out of or
with respect to Subtenant's use and occupancy of the Demised Premises from and
after the Commencement Date. Sublandlord shall promptly provide Subtenant with a
copy of any notice it receives from Prime Landlord with respect to any alleged
breach and the same opportunity permitted by the Prime Lease to cure such breach
provided that the time to cure shall in no event extend beyond the date that
Sublandlord must effectuate any cure. Sublandlord shall indemnify Subtenant for,
and shall hold it harmless from and against, any and all losses, damages,
penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses, including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys fees and disbursements, which may be sustained or incurred
by Subtenant by reason of Sublandlord's failure to keep, observe or perform any
of the terms, provisions, covenants, conditions and obligations on Sublandlord's
part to be kept, observed or performed under the Prime Lease.

                5.2 Except as otherwise expressly provided in, or otherwise
inconsistent with, this Sublease, or to the extent not applicable to the
Demised Premises, the terms, provisions, covenants, stipulations, conditions,
rights, obligations, remedies and agreements contained in the Prime Lease
including but not limited to Sections 2.2 (first sentence only), 2.7 (as amended
by the Seventh and Eighth Lease Amendments), 2.8, 2.9, 3.3, 3.4 (first
paragraph), 3.6, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.5, 4.1.6, 4.1.7, 4.2, Article 5,
Article 6, Article 7, Article 8, Article 9 and Section 1 of the Ninth Lease
Amendment and Sections 6(e) and 6(f) of the Tenth Lease Amendment are
incorporated in this Sublease by reference, and are made a part hereof as if
herein set forth at length, Sublandlord being substituted for the "Landlord"
under the Prime Lease, Subtenant being substituted for the "Tenant" under the
Prime Lease, and Demised Premises being substituted for "Premises" under the
Prime Sublease except that the following provisions of the Lease shall be deemed
deleted therefrom and shall have no force and effect as between Sublandlord and
Subtenant: Article 1, Sections 2.1, 2.2 (except for the first grammatical
paragraph), 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.10, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 (second paragraph), 3.6, 4.1.4.
5.6, 5.7 (except that with respect to Sections 5.6 & 5.7 Subtenant shall have
all of the obligations to the Prime Landlord set forth therein) and Sections 3,
4 and 5 of the Tenth Amendment.

             6. Use: Quiet Enjoyment

                6.1 Subtenant shall use and occupy the Demised Premises for
general office use and for no other purpose provided that general office use
shall include a clinical testing laboratory but in no event shall any outpatient
or inpatient testing, treatment or services be permitted nor shall animal
testing or research be permitted.

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                6.2 Subtenant shall not permit the occupancy of any space in the
Building or Demised Premises for a use causing an unusually high degree of
traffic through or abuse of the lobby, elevators or common use areas in excess
of normal use for a first-class office building, or causing unusual
concentration of persons in the lobby, elevators or common areas, or resulting
in commotion, noise or generally disagreeable activities or conditions, or
employing or engaged in activities which result in a denser use of space than
customary in office buildings of the contemplated character of the Building
provided that a clinical testing laboratory shall not be deemed a generally
disagreeable activity.

                6.3 As long as Subtenant shall pay the Rental due hereunder and
shall duly perform all the terms, covenants and conditions of this Sublease on
its part to be performed and observed, Subtenant shall peaceably and quietly
have, hold and enjoy the Demised Premises during the Term hereof, subject to
the provisions of this Sublease.

                6.4 Sublandlord will not restrict Subtenant's access to the
Demised Premises on a 24 hour seven day a week basis provided that nothing
herein shall affect the rights of the Prime Landlord under the Prime Lease.

             7. Covenants with Respect to the Lease.

                7.1 Subtenant shall not do anything that would constitute a
default under the Prime Lease or omit to do anything that Subtenant is obligated
to do under the terms of this Sublease so as to cause there to be a default
under the Prime Lease.

                7.2 The time limits set forth in the Prime Lease for the giving
of notices, making demands, performance of any act, condition or covenant, or
the exercise of any right, remedy or option, are changed for the purpose of this
Sublease, by lengthening or shortening the same in each instance, as
appropriate, so that notices may be given, demands made, or any act, condition
or covenant performed, or any right, remedy or option hereunder exercised, by
Sublandlord or Subtenant, as the case may be (and each party covenants that it
will do so) within five (5) days prior to the expiration of the time limit,
taking into account the maximum grace period, if any, relating thereto contained
in the Prime Lease. Each party shall promptly deliver to the other party copies
of all notices, requests or demands which relate to the Demised Premises or the
use or occupancy thereof after receipt of same.

                7.3 Compliance with Laws. Subtenant shall at all times fully
comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all
governmental authorities ("Applicable Laws") with respect to its occupancy of
the Demised Premises and the operation of its business conducted therein. At
the request of Sublandlord,

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Subtenant shall deliver copies of all permits, certificates and licenses
evidencing Subtenants compliance with all Applicable Laws.

             8. Services and Repairs.

                8.1 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Sublease or in the Prime Lease, Sublandlord shall not be required to provide any
of the services that Prime Landlord has agreed to provide, whether specified in
the Prime Lease or required by law, or furnish the electricity to the Demised
Premises that Prime Landlord has agreed to furnish pursuant to the Prime Lease
(or required by law), or make any of the repairs or restorations that Prime
Landlord has agreed to make pursuant to the Prime Lease (or required by law), or
comply with any laws or requirements of any governmental authorities with
respect to the Demised Premises, or take any other action that Prime Landlord
has agreed to provide, furnish, make, comply with, or take or, cause to be
provided, furnished, made, complied with or taken under the Prime Lease, but
Sublandlord agrees to use all diligent efforts as approved by Subtenant, at
Subtenant's sole cost and expense, to obtain the same from Prime Landlord
(provided, however, that Sublandlord shall not be obligated to use such efforts
or take any action which might give rise to a default under the Prime Lease),
and Subtenant shall rely upon, and look solely to, Prime Landlord for the
provision, furnishing or making thereof or compliance therewith. If Prime
Landlord shall default in the performance of any of its obligations under the
Prime Lease, including its obligation to comply with environmental and other
laws, Sublandlord shall, upon request and at the expense of Subtenant, timely
institute and diligently prosecute any action or proceedings which Subtenant, in
its reasonable judgment, deems meritorious, in order to have Prime Landlord make
such repairs, furnish such electricity, provide such services or comply with any
other obligation of Prime Landlord under the Prime Lease or as required by law.
Subtenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Sublandlord from and against any and
all such claims arising from or in connection with such request, action or
proceeding unless resulting from an negligent act or omission of Sublandlord.
This indemnity and hold harmless agreement shall include indemnity from and
against any and all liability, fines, suits, demands, costs and expenses of any
kind or nature, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and
disbursements, incurred in connection with any such claim, action or proceeding
brought thereon. Subtenant shall not make any claim against Sublandlord for any
damage which may arise, nor shall Subtenant's obligations hereunder be
diminished, by reason of (i) the failure of Prime Landlord to keep, observe or
perform any of its obligations pursuant to the Prime Lease unless such failure
is due to Sublandlord's negligence or misconduct, or (ii) the acts or omissions
of Prime Landlord, its agents, contractors, servants, employees, invitees or
licensees. Sublandlord shall not be responsible for any failure or interruption,
for any reason whatsoever, of the services or facilities that may be appurtenant
to or supplied at the Building by the Prime Landlord or otherwise, including,
without limitation, heat, air conditioning, water, electricity, elevator service
and cleaning service, if any; and no failure to furnish, or interruption of, any
such services or facilities shall give rise to any

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(x) abatement, diminution or reduction of Subtenant's obligations under this
Sublease, (y) constructive eviction, whether in whole or in part, or (z)
liability on the part of the Sublandlord. The provisions of this Section 8 shall
survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Term hereof.

             Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if and to the
extent that Sublandlord obtains an abatement or reduction in rent under the
terms of the Prime Lease due to Prime Landlord's failure to deliver essential
services to the Premises, then Subtenant shall be entitled to a corresponding
abatement or reduction of rent under this Sublease.

             9. Consents.

                9.1 Sublandlord agrees that whenever its consent or approval is
required hereunder, or where something must be done to Sublandlord's
satisfaction, it shall not unreasonably withhold or delay such consent or
approval; provided, however, that whenever the consent or approval of Prime
Landlord or the lessor under a superior lease, or the mortgagee under a
mortgage, as the case may be, is also required pursuant to the terms of the
Prime Lease, if Prime Landlord or the lessor under a superior lease, or the
mortgagee under a mortgage shall withhold its consent or approval for any reason
whatsoever, Sublandlord shall not be deemed to be acting unreasonably if it
shall also withhold its consent or approval. However, Sublandlord shall
reasonably cooperate with Subtenant in obtaining such consent or approval. If
Prime Landlord shall withhold its consent or approval in connection with this
Sublease or the Demised Premises in any instance where, under the Prime Lease,
the consent or approval of Prime Landlord may not be unreasonably withheld,
Sublandlord, upon the request and at the expense of Subtenant, shall either (i)
timely institute and diligently prosecute any action or proceeding which
Subtenant, in its reasonable judgment, deems meritorious, in order to dispute
such action by Prime Landlord at the sole cost and expense of Subtenant, or (ii)
permit Subtenant, to the extent allowable under the Prime Lease, to institute
and prosecute such action or proceeding against Prime Landlord provided that
Subtenant shall keep Sublandlord informed of its actions and shall not take any
action which might give rise to a default under the Prime Lease.

                9.2 If Subtenant shall request Sublandlord's consent and
Sublandlord has agreed, under the terms of this Sublease, that neither its
consent nor its approval shall be unreasonably withheld, and Sublandlord shall
fail or refuse to give such consent or approval, and Subtenant shall dispute the
reasonableness of Sublandlord's refusal to give its consent or approval, such
dispute shall be finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. In the
event that any action or proceeding is brought to enforce any term, covenant or
condition of this Sublease on the part of Sublandlord or Subtenant, the party
ultimately prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled to costs of such
litigation and to reasonable attorneys fees to be fixed by the court in such
action or proceeding, including any appeal or appeals therefrom.

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                10. Termination of Lease. If the Prime Lease is terminated by
Prime Landlord pursuant to the terms thereof with respect to all or any portion
of the Demised Premises prior to the Expiration Date for any reason whatsoever,
including, without limitation, by reason of casualty or condemnation, this
Sublease shall thereupon terminate with respect to any corresponding portion of
the Demised Premises, and (unless such termination of the Prime Lease shall be
as a result of Sublandlord's default thereunder or a voluntary surrender of the
Demised Premises, other than a surrender of the Demised Premises permitted
under the Prime Lease with respect to a termination of the Prime Lease by reason
of casualty to or condemnation of the Demised Premises or the Building)
Sublandlord shall not be liable to Subtenant by reason thereof. In the event of
such termination, Sublandlord shall return to Subtenant that portion of the
Rental paid in advance by Subtenant with respect to such portion of the Demised
Premises, if any, prorated as of the date of such termination together with the
Letter of Credit.

                11. Sublease, Not Assignment. Notwithstanding anything contained
herein, this Sublease shall be deemed to be a sublease of the Demised Premises
and not an assignment, in whole or in part, of Sublandlord's interest in the
Prime Lease.

                12. Damage, Destruction, Fire and Other Casualty; Condemnation.
In the event that 50% or more of the Demised Premises is destroyed by fire or
other casualty such that Subtenant cannot use the Demised Premises for a period
of at least six consecutive months then either Sublandlord or Subtenant upon
thirty days written notice shall have the right to terminate this Sublease. In
the event of said fire or other casualty, rent shall abate in proportion to the
percentage of the Demised Premises Subtenant is unable to occupy.

                13. No Waivers. Failure by Sublandlord in any instance to insist
upon the strict performance of any one or more of the obligations of Subtenant
under this Sublease, or to exercise any election herein contained, shall in no
manner be or be deemed to be a waiver by Sublandlord of any of Subtenant's
defaults or breaches hereunder or of any of Sublandlord's rights and remedies by
reason of such defaults or breaches, or a waiver or relinquishment for the
future of the requirement of strict performance of any and all of Subtenant's
obligations hereunder. Further, no payment by Subtenant or receipt by
Sublandlord of a lesser amount than the correct amount or manner of payment of
Rental due hereunder shall be deemed to be other than a payment on account, or
any letter accompanying any check or payment be deemed to effect or evidence an
accord and satisfaction, and Sublandlord may accept any checks or payments as
made without prejudice to Sublandlord's right to recover the balance or pursue
any other remedy in this Sublease or otherwise provided at law or equity.

                14. Notices. Any notice, statement, demand, consent, approval,
advance or other communication required or permitted to be given, rendered or
made by either

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party to the other, pursuant to this Sublease or pursuant to any applicable law
or requirement of public authority (collectively, "communications") shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been properly given, rendered or made only
if sent by personal delivery, receipted by the party to whom addressed, or
certified mail, return receipt requested, posted in a United States post office
station in the continental United States, or by reputable overnight delivery
service, addressed to Sublandlord or Subtenant at their address first above
written. All such communications shall be deemed to have been given, rendered or
made when delivered and receipted by the party to whom addressed, in the case of
personal delivery, or three (3) business days after the day so mailed or one (1)
business day after overnight delivery service. Either party may, by notice as
aforesaid, designate a different address or addresses for communications
intended for it.

                15. Broker. Each party hereto covenants, warrants and represents
to the other party that it has had no dealings, conversations or negotiations
with any broker other than Cushman & Wakefield and Preferred Real Estate
Advisors, Inc. (the "Brokers") concerning the execution and delivery of this
Sublease. Each party hereto agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other
party against and from any claims for any brokerage commissions and all costs,
expenses and liabilities in connection therewith, including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements, arising out of its respective
representations and warranties contained in this Section 15 being untrue.
Sublandlord shall pay any brokerage commissions due to the Brokers pursuant to a
separate agreement between Sublandlord and the Brokers. The provisions of this
Section 15 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Term
hereof.

                16. Renovation of the Demised Premises.

                    16.1 Subtenant Finish Architect/Subtenant Finish
Contractor.

                          16.1.1 Subtenant shall retain the services of a
qualified and experienced Subtenant finish architect (the "Subtenant Finish
Architect") and other consultants as shall be reasonably necessary for the
purposes of planning, designing and administering the design and construction of
the Demised Premises for Subtenant occupancy. The Subtenant Finish Architect
shall be responsible for the development, completion and submission of certain
design and construction documentation for Subtenant's, Sublandlord's and Prime
Landlord's review and approval as set forth herein.

                          16.1.2 Subtenant shall retain the services of a
qualified and experienced Subtenant finish general contractor (the "Subtenant
Finish Contractor") and such other specialty contractors as shall be reasonably
necessary for the purpose of constructing Subtenant finish work. The selection
of the Subtenant Finish Contractor

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by Subtenant shall be subject to the approval of Sublandlord, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

                    16.2 Determination of Subtenant's Space Requirement Program.
Subtenant Finish Architect shall determine Subtenant's Space Requirement
Program.

                         16.2.1 Based upon the requirements of Subtenant's Space
Requirement Program, the Subtenant Finish Architect shall develop and submit to
Subtenant and Sublandlord "Subtenant's Test Fit Plan", which shall generally
indicate the functional and organizational relationships of the Demised
Premises, the location and size of said Demised Premises, all demising
partitions, interior walls and doors, the location and configuration of office
areas, the layout of typical furniture and other special conditions and
requirements of Subtenant's space.

                         16.2.2 Upon completion of Subtenant's Test Fit Plan,
the Subtenant Finish Architect shall deliver copies of the completed Subtenant's
Test Fit Plan to Subtenant and two (2) copies to Sublandlord. Sublandlord shall
have one week to approve or reject Subtenant's Test Fit Plan.

                    16.3 Preparation and Approval of Subtenant Construction
Documents.

                         16.3.1 Subtenant shall authorize the preparation of
Subtenant Construction Documents which documents shall be completed and
delivered to Sublandlord. The Subtenant Construction Documents shall consist of
one set of architectural drawings signed and sealed by a registered Pennsylvania
architect. In addition, one set of signed and sealed engineered mechanical,
electrical and plumbing drawings will be required if necessary. Sublandlord
shall review and approve or reject the Subtenant Construction Documents within
one week of submission to Sublandlord.

                         16.3.2 Neither review nor approval by Sublandlord of
any of the Subtenant Construction Documents shall constitute a representation or
warranty by Sublandlord that such Subtenant Construction Documents either (i)
are complete or suitable for their intended purpose or (ii) comply with
applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations, it being expressly agreed by
Subtenant that Sublandlord assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever to
Subtenant or to any other person or entity for such completeness, suitability or
compliance.

                    16.4 Construction of Subtenant Finish Work. Immediately
following the approval of Subtenant Construction Documents Subtenant shall cause
the Demised Premises to be improved and completed, in a good and workmanlike
manner and in accordance with Subtenant Construction Documents and in accordance
with all applicable laws.

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                    16.5 Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement,
Subtenant acknowledges and agrees that Sublandlord has not made, does not make
and specifically negates and disclaims any representations, warranties,
promises, covenants, agreements or guaranties of any kind or character
whatsoever, whether express or implied, oral or written, past, present or
future, of, as to, concerning or with respect to: (a) the nature, quality or
condition of the Demised Premises, (b) the suitability of the Demised Premises
for any and all activities and uses which Subtenant may conduct thereon, (d) the
compliance of or by the Demised Premises or its operation with any laws, rules,
ordinances or regulations of any applicable governmental authority or body, (e)
the manner or quality of the construction or materials, if any, incorporated
into the Demised Premises, (f) the manner, quality, state of repair or lack of
repair of the Demised Premises, or (h) compliance with any Environmental Laws or
any pollution or land use laws, rules, regulations, orders or requirements,
including the existence in or on the Demised Premises of Hazardous Materials,
(i) any other matter with respect to the Demised Premises. Additionally, unless
expressly set forth herein, no person acting on behalf of Sublandlord is
authorized to make, and by execution hereof of Subtenant acknowledges that no
person has made, any representation, agreement, statement, warranty, guaranty or
promise regarding the Demised Premises or the transaction contemplated herein;
and no such representation, warranty, agreement, guaranty, statement or promise
if any, made by any person acting on behalf of Sublandlord will be valid or
binding upon Sublandlord. Subtenant further acknowledges and agrees that having
been given the opportunity to inspect the Demised Premises, Subtenant is relying
solely on its own investigation of the Demised Premises and not on any
information provided or to be provided by Sublandlord except as expressly set
forth in this Agreement, and agrees to accept the Demised Premises at the
Commencement Date and waive all objections or claims against Sublandlord
(including, but not limited to, any right or claim of contribution) arising from
or related to the Demised Premises or to any Hazardous Materials on the
Demised Premises. Sublandlord shall not be liable or bound in any manner by any
oral or written statement, representation or information pertaining to the
Demised Premises furnished by any real estate broker, contractor, agent,
employee, servant or other.

                    16.6 Notwithstanding anything in this Section 16 to the
contrary, Prime Landlord will need to review and approve the plans for
Subtenant's Finish Work prior to the commencement of any construction, all in
accordance with the provisions of the Prime Lease. Any unreasonable delay
occasioned by Prime Landlord's review and approval process shall extend the
Commencement Date set forth in Section 2.1. Sublandlord shall solicit the
required consents from the Prime Landlord with the cooperation of Subtenant as
required.

                    16.7 Mailroom Monorail System. Subtenant acknowledges that
Sublandlord has previously installed a mailroom monorail between several floors
located in the core area of the Building. Sublandlord reserves the right at any
time to

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enter the Demised Premises to access the mailroom monorail area for repair or
maintenance to the mailroom monorail system or the shaft and Subtenant shall not
restrict or obstruct in any way Sublandlord's access to the area marked by cross
hatching on the attached Exhibit _________.

                    16.8 Waiver of Mechanic's Lien. Prior to commencing any
construction, Subtenant shall obtain from the Subtenant Finish Contractor a
Waiver of Mechanic's Lien in recordable form.

                17. Tenant Improvement Allowance. Sublandlord shall make
available to Subtenant an improvement allowance of Nine Hundred Ninety Eight
Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Two Dollars ($998,652.00). Subtenant may use this
improvement allowance to offset construction costs for the Tenant Finish Work.
In the event that the total Tenant Improvement Allowance is not utilized at the
end of construction, then Subtenant shall have the right to either credit any
unutilized allowance against the Base Rent next due, or to apply any unused
allowance to supplement any other allowance category. Said Tenant Improvement
Allowance shall be paid to Subtenant or Subtenant's contractors within thirty
(30) days after Sublandlord is provided with evidence of paid invoices
representing the work in the case of payment made to Subtenant or partial of
final lien waivers in the case of payments made directly to contractors.

                18. Consent of Prime Landlord to this Sublease. Subtenant hereby
acknowledges and agrees that this Sublease is subject to and conditioned upon
Sublandlord obtaining the written consent (the "Consent") of Prime Landlord as
provided in the Lease. Promptly following the execution and delivery hereof,
Sublandlord shall submit this Sublease to Prime Landlord. Subtenant hereby
agrees that it shall cooperate in good faith with Sublandlord and shall comply
with any reasonable requests made of Subtenant by Sublandlord or Prime Landlord
in the procurement of the Consent. In no event shall Sublandlord or Subtenant be
obligated to make any payment to Prime Landlord in order to obtain the Consent
or the consent to any provision hereof, other than as expressly set forth in the
Lease. In the event that Prime Landlord shall not have executed and delivered
the Consent within thirty (30) days after the date of this Sublease, or in the
event that Prime Landlord objects to this Sublease then either party shall have
the right to cancel this Sublease by written notice given to the other at any
time thereafter prior to the execution and delivery of the Consent, and with the
giving of such notice this Sublease shall be deemed canceled and of no further
force or effect and neither party shall have any liability or obligation to the
other in respect thereof, except for any obligations or liabilities which have
accrued prior to such cancellation. In the event that this Sublease is canceled
by reason of Prime Landlord's objection or failure to consent, Subtenant hereby
agrees to vacate the Demised Premises upon 24 hours written notice to do so.

                19. Assignment, Subletting and Mortgaging.

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                19.1 Subtenant shall not assign, sell, transfer (whether by
operation or law or otherwise), pledge, mortgage or otherwise encumber this
Sublease or any portion of its interest in the Demised Premises, nor sublet all
or any portion of the Demised Premises or permit any other person or entity to
use or occupy all or any portion of the Demised Premises, without the prior
written consent of Sublandlord and Prime Landlord. Upon the request of
Subtenant, Sublandlord, at Subtenant's sole cost and expense, shall request the
consent of the Prime Landlord and cooperate with Subtenant in obtaining any
consent.

                19.2 Notwithstanding the above, Subtenant shall have the right
to assign this sublease in its entirety or to sublease all or any portion of the
Demised Premises without the consent of Sublandlord to: (i) a successor to all
of Subtenant's businesses if such succession takes place by merger or
consolidation, reorganization, active legislation or other, or (ii) any
affiliate or subsidiary of Subtenant ("Permitted Transferee").

                19.3 If Subtenant desires at any time to assign this Sublease,
or sublet all or any portion of the Demised Premises, (except with respect to
transfers permitted pursuant to Section 19.2 above) Subtenant shall comply with
the following terms and conditions:

                     19.3.1 Subtenant shall first notify Sublandlord at least
sixty (60) days prior to the proposed effective date of the assignment or
sublease, in writing, of its desire to do so and shall submit in writing to
Landlord: (1) the name of the proposed subtenant or assignee, (2) the nature of
the proposed subtenant's or assignee's business to be carried on in the
Demised Premises, (3) the terms and conditions of the proposed sublease or
assignment, and (4) financial statements for the two most recent completed
fiscal years of the proposed Subtenant or assignee, and a bank reference.
Thereafter, Subtenant shall furnish such supplemental information as Sublandlord
may reasonably request concerning the proposed Subtenant or assignee. At any
time within fifteen (15) days after Sublandlord's receipt of the information
specified above, Sublandlord may by written notice to Subtenant elect to (1)
consent to the sublease or assignment, or (2) disapprove of the sublease or
assignment, said consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If
Sublandlord consents to the sublease or assignment within the fifteen (15) day
period, Subtenant may thereafter enter into such assignment or sublease of the
Demised Premises, or a portion thereof, upon the terms and conditions and as of
the effective date set forth in the information furnished by Subtenant to
Sublandlord, provided that nothing herein shall detract from Subtenant's
requirement to obtain Prime Landlord's consent to any sublease or assignment.

                     19.3.2 Notwithstanding Sublandlord having granted its
consent to any assignment or subleasing, prior to the effective date of any
assignment

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or commencement date of any sublease, Sublandlord shall be furnished with a copy
of the fully executed sublease or assignment of the sublease agreement.

                     19.3.3 No sublease of the Demised Premises or portion
thereof, or assignment of this sublease, shall be for a period of less than one
(1) year nor shall any sublease extend beyond the expiration date of the term of
this sublease.

                     19.3.4 Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Sublease, Subtenant may not enter into any sublease, license, concession or
other agreement for use, occupancy or utilization of space in the Demised
Premises which provides for a rental or other payment for such use, occupancy or
utilization based in whole or in part on the net income or profits derived by
any person from the property leased, occupied or utilized, or which would
require the payment of any consideration which would not fall within the
definition of "rents from real property" as that term is defined in Section
856(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

                19.4 Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord as additional rent,
within five (5) business days following the due dates of such sums (after
subtracting therefrom the expenses of subletting including advertising,
brokerage commission, legal fees and alteration expenses) Fifty percent (50%) of
the amount by which (a) the rent payable by such assignee, sublessee or
sublessees to Subtenant, throughout the term exceeds the rent otherwise payable
by Subtenant to Sublandlord under this sublease; plus (b) fifty percent (50%) of
all other consideration payable for the assignment or sublease of this Sublease
for the area assigned or sublet, computed on the basis of an average rent per
rentable square foot of area assigned or sublet. The foregoing is a freely
negotiated arrangement between Sublandlord and Subtenant, respecting the
allocation of appreciated rentals. This covenant shall survive the expiration of
the term of this sublease.

                19.5 Any notice by Subtenant to Sublandlord pursuant to this
Section 19 of a proposed assignment or subletting, shall be accompanied by
payment of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) as a non-refundable fee for
Sublandlord's time and the processing of Subtenant's request for Sublandlord's
consent. In addition to said fee, Subtenant shall reimburse Sublandlord for
reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by Sublandlord in connection with such
review and the preparation of documents in connection therewith.

                19.6 Each permitted assignee, transferee or sublessee other than
Sublandlord shall assume and be deemed to have assumed this sublease and shall
remain liable jointly and severally with Subtenant for the payment of the rent
and for the due performance or satisfaction of all of the provisions, covenants,
conditions and agreements herein contained on Subtenant's part to be performed
or satisfied. No permitted assignment or sublease shall be binding on
Sublandlord unless such assignee, sublessee or Subtenant shall deliver to
Sublandlord a counterpart of such

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assignment or sublease which contains a covenant of assumption by the assignee
or sublessee, but the failure or refusal of the assignee or sublessee to execute
such instrument of assumption shall not release or discharge the assignee or
sublessee from its liability set forth above.

                19.7 If this Sublease be assigned, or if the Demised Premises of
any part thereof be sublet (whether or not Sublandlord, and Prime Landlord shall
have consented thereto), Sublandlord, after default by Subtenant in its
obligations hereunder, may collect rent from the assignee or subtenant and apply
the amount collected to the Rental herein reserved, but no such assignment or
subletting shall be deemed the acceptance of the assignee or subtenant as a
tenant, or a release of Subtenant from the further performance and observance by
Subtenant of the covenants, obligations and agreements on the part of Subtenant
to be performed or observed herein. The consent by Sublandlord and Prime
Landlord to an assignment, sale, pledge, transfer, mortgage or subletting shall
not in any way be construed to relieve Subtenant from obtaining the express
consent in writing, to the extent required by this Sublease or the Prime Lease
or Prime Sublease, of Sublandlord and Prime Landlord and Landlord to any further
assignment, sale, pledge, transfer, mortgage or subletting.

                19.8 If Subtenant is a partnership, the admission of new
Partners (hereinafter defined), the retirement, death, withdrawal, incompetency
or bankruptcy of any Partner, or the reallocation of partnership interests among
the Partners shall not constitute an assignment of this Sublease requiring the
prior consent of Sublandlord. The reorganization of Subtenant into a
professional corporation if Subtenant is a partnership, or the reorganization of
Subtenant from a professional corporation into a partnership, shall not
constitute an assignment of this Sublease requiring the prior consent of
Sublandlord, provided that (i) immediately following such reorganization the
Partners of Subtenant shall be not less than ninety percent (90%) of those
Partners existing immediately prior to such reorganization and (ii) any Partner
of Subtenant immediately prior to-such reorganization who is not a Partner of
Subtenant immediately after such reorganization shall be released from liability
under this Sublease only to the extent permitted by and in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19.2 hereof. Any such reorganization either at one time or
over a twelve (12) month period shall be considered the same reorganization. If
Subtenant shall become a professional corporation, each individual shareholder
in Subtenant and each attorney-employee of a professional corporation which is a
shareholder in Subtenant shall have the same personal liability as such
individual or attorney-employee would have under this Sublease if Subtenant were
a partnership and such individual or attorney-employee were a Partner of
Subtenant. Upon the request of Sublandlord, each such individual or
attorney-employee shall execute an agreement confirming such personal liability.
A "Partner" shall be any partner of Subtenant or any attorney-employee of a
professional corporation which is a partner of Subtenant and any shareholder of
Subtenant if Subtenant shall become a professional corporation.

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                19.9 Except as set forth above, either a transfer (including the
issuance of treasury stock or the creation and issuance of new stock) of a
controlling interest in the shares of Subtenant (if Subtenant is a corporation,
other than a professional corporation, or trust) or a transfer of a majority of
the total interest in Subtenant (if Subtenant is a partnership) at any one time
or over a period of time through a series of transfers, shall be deemed an
assignment of this Sublease and shall be subject to all of the provisions of
this Agreement, including, without limitation, the requirements that Subtenant
obtain Sublandlord's prior consent thereto. The transfer of shares of Subtenant
(if Subtenant is a corporation or trust) for purposes of this Section shall not
include the sale of shares by persons other than those deemed "insiders" within
the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which sale is
effected through the "over-the-counter market" or through any recognized stock
exchange.

            20. Insurance. Subtenant shall obtain and keep in full force and
effect during the term of the Sublease, at its own cost and expense,
comprehensive public liability and property damage insurance with a broad form
contractual liability endorsement with a minimum limit of liability of
$3,000,000 for injury or death and damages to any one person, of $3,000,000 for
injury or death arising out of one occurrence, and $3,000,000 for damage to
property, naming Sublandlord and Subtenant as insureds against any and all
claims for personal injury, death or property damage occurring in, upon,
adjacent to, or connected with the Subleased Demised Premises or any part
thereof. Said insurance is to be written in form reasonably satisfactory to
Sublandlord by good and solvent insurance companies of recognized standing,
admitted to do business in the State of Pennsylvania which shall be reasonably
satisfactory to Sublandlord. Subtenant shall pay all premiums and charges
therefor and upon failure to do so Sublandlord may, but shall not be obligated
to, make such payments, in which event Subtenant agrees to pay the amount
thereof to Sublandlord on demand. Such policies shall contain a provision that
no act or omission of Subtenant will affect or limit the obligation of the
insurance company to pay the amount of any loss sustained and shall be
noncancellable except upon thirty (30) days advance written notice to
Sublandlord. In the event Subtenant shall fail to obtain such insurance,
Sublandlord may, but shall not be obligated to, obtain the same, in which event
the amount of the premium paid shall be paid by Subtenant to Sublandlord upon
demand.

            21. Partnerships If Subtenant is a partnership (or is comprised of
two (2) or more persons, individually or as co-partners of a partnership or
joint venture) or if Subtenant's interest in this Sublease shall be assigned to
a partnership (or two (2) or more persons individually or as co-partners of a
partnership or joint venture) or to a professional corporation pursuant to
Section 19 hereof (any such partnership, professional corporation and such
persons are referred to in this Article as "Partnership Subtenant"), then (i)
the liability of each of the parties comprising Partnership Subtenant shall be
joint and several, (ii) each of the parties comprising Partnership Subtenant
hereby consents in advance to, and agrees to be bound by, any written instrument
which may hereafter be executed by Subtenant, changing, modifying or discharging
this

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Sublease, in whole or in part, or surrendering all or any part of the Demised
Premises to Sublandlord, and by any notices, demands, requests or other
communications which may hereafter be given by Partnership Subtenant or by any
of the parties comprising Partnership Subtenant, (iii) any bills, statements,
notices, demands, requests or other communications given or rendered to or by a
Partner of Partnership Subtenant shall be binding upon Partnership Subtenant,
(iv) if any individual Partner of Partnership Subtenant is or becomes an
attorney-employee of a professional corporation, such individual shall have the
same personal liability under this Sublease as such individual would have if he
and not the professional corporation were a Partner of Partnership Subtenant,
and such individual, upon the request of Sublandlord, shall execute an agreement
confirming such personal liability, (v) if Partnership Subtenant shall admit new
Partners, all of such new Partners shall, by their admission to Partnership
Subtenant, be deemed to have assumed joint and several liability for the
performance of all of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Sublease on
Partnership Subtenant's part to be observed and performed, and (vi) Partnership
Subtenant shall give prompt notice to Sublandlord of the admission of any new
Partners and the death, retirement, withdrawal, incompetency or bankruptcy of
any Partner, and, upon demand of Sublandlord, shall cause each such new Partner
to execute and deliver to Sublandlord an agreement in form satisfactory to
Sublandlord, wherein each such new Partner shall assume joint and several
liability for the performance of all the terms, covenants and conditions of this
Sublease on Subtenant's part to be observed and performed (but neither
Sublandlord's failure to request any such agreement nor the failure of any such
new Partner to execute or deliver any such agreement to Sublandlord shall
vitiate the provisions of this Section 21).

            22. Default

                22.1 In additional to the remedies set forth in the Prime Lease,
in the event of a default by Subtenant under the terms or conditions of this
Sublease, Subtenant hereby agrees to the Confession of Judgment provisions set
forth below:

THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH SETS FORTH A WARRANT OR AUTHORITY FOR AN ATTORNEY (OR A
CLERK OF COURT OR A PROTHONOTARY) TO CONFESS JUDGMENT AGAINST TENANT. SINCE THIS
PARAGRAPH REQUIRES TENANT TO WAIVE IMPORTANT DUE-PROCESS RIGHTS AND OTHER
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, SUBTENANT AND SUBLANDLORD AGREE THAT IT IS APPROPRIATE
FOR SUBTENANT TO PROVIDE A SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT THAT SUBTENANT WAIVES THOSE
RIGHTS KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY. IN MAKING THIS SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT,
SUBTENANT EXPRESSLY, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY MAKES THE FOLLOWING
REPRESENTATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, AND ASSURANCES (IN WHICH "YOU" SHALL MEAN
SUBTENANT OR, IF APPROPRIATE SUBTENANT'S HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNS):

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     (I) YOU HAVE DISCUSSED WITH YOUR OWN LEGAL COUNSEL THE CONSEQUENCES OF
GRANTING THE WARRANTS OR POWERS OF ATTORNEY IN THE SUBLEASE (OR YOU HAVE
WILLFULLY AND KNOWINGLY ELECTED NOT TO HAVE SUCH A DISCUSSION WITH AN ATTORNEY
WHO REPRESENTS YOU).

     (II) YOU UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES OF GRANTING SUCH WARRANTS OR POWERS OF
ATTORNEY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FACT THAT YOU ARE THEREBY WAIVING
IMPORTANT RIGHTS THAT YOU WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE UNDER THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.

     (III) YOU UNDERSTAND THAT AMONG THE RIGHTS YOU WILL WAIVE BY GRANTING SUCH
WARRANTS OR POWERS OF ATTORNEY ARE: (A) THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE PRIOR NOTICE OF
PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE SUCH A JUDGMENT BY HAVING A SHERIFF OR MARSHAL EVICT YOU
FROM THE LEASEHOLD SPACE, AND (B) THE RIGHT TO HAVE A HEARING CONDUCTED BEFORE
YOU ARE DEPRIVED OR YOUR PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF SUCH ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS.

     (IV) NO ONE HAS EXERCISED ANY FORCE OR MADE ANY THREATS OR TAKEN ANY ACTS
THAT HAVE DEPRIVED YOU OF YOUR FREE WILL IN DECIDING WHETHER TO GRANT SUCH A
WARRANT OF ATTORNEY.

     (V) YOU UNDERSTAND THAT SUBLANDLORD AND ITS ATTORNEYS AND AGENTS ARE
RELYING UPON YOUR ASSURANCE THAT THESE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND REPRESENTATIONS ARE
TRUE.

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                             CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT
                             ----------------------

     1. Warrant and Power of Attorney to Confess Judgment in Ejectment. When
this Sublease and the Term thereof or Subtenant's right to possession of the
Demised Premises shall have been terminated on account of any Event of Default
by Subtenant hereunder, and also when the Term hereby created shall have
expired, it shall be lawful for any attorney to appear as attorney for
Subtenant, as well as for all persons claiming by, through or under Subtenant,
and to sign an agreement for entering in any competent court an amicable action
in ejectment against Subtenant and all persons claiming by, through or under
Subtenant and therein confess judgment for the recovery by Sublandlord of
possession of the Demised Premises. This Sublease shall be his sufficient
warrant, whereupon, if Sublandlord so desires, a writ of possession may issue
forthwith, without any prior writ or proceedings whatsoever. If for any reason
after such action shall have been commenced the same shall be determined and the
possession of the Demised Premises hereby demised remain in or be restored to
Subtenant, Sublandlord shall have the right for the same default and upon any
subsequent defaults, or upon the termination of this Sublease, to bring one or
more further amicable action or actions as hereinbefore set forth to recover the
possession of said Demised Premises and confess judgment for the recovery of
possession of the Demised Premises as hereinbefore provided.

     2. Release. Subtenant hereby unconditionally and forever releases and
waives (i) all rights that Subtenant would otherwise have to object to,
interfere with, attack, seek to strike or open, or seek to stay the aforesaid
entry of judgment or judgments and/or the aforesaid issuance and consummation of
execution or executions thereon, (ii) any and all errors heretofore or hereafter
committed by Sublandlord in connection with this Sublease and/or in connection
with Sublandlord's enforcement of its rights under this paragraph, (iii)
inquisition and condemnation of any property seized or levied upon by virtue of
such execution, and (iv) any exemptions to which Subtenant would otherwise be
entitled under any statute, law, ordinance, regulation or rule of law.

     4. Affidavit of Default. In any amicable action brought hereon, or other
action brought pursuant to the foregoing warrants and powers of attorney (to
confess judgment herein), Sublandlord shall cause to be filed in such action an
affidavit made by it or someone acting for it, setting forth the facts necessary
to authorize the entry of judgment, of which facts such affidavit shall be prima
facie evidence, and if a true copy of this Sublease (and of the truth of the
copy such affidavit shall be sufficient evidence) shall be filed in such suit,
action or actions, it shall not be necessary to file the original as a warrant
of attorney, any rule of court, custom or practice to the contrary
notwithstanding.

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     23. Holding Over. In the event Subtenant holds over after the expiration of
the term of this Lease, then, in addition to any other rights or remedies
Sublandlord may have as provided in the Prime Lease, Subtenant shall indemnify,
protect, defend and hold harmless Sublandlord, from and against any and all
claims, suits, demands, liability, damages and expenses, including direct and
consequential damages sustained by Sublandlord, together with reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs, if any, arising from or in connection with
Subtenant's failure to vacate the Demised Premises at the termination or sooner
expiration of the term of this Sublease.

     24. Non-Disturbance Agreement. Upon Subtenant's request, Sublandlord will
use reasonable efforts to assist Subtenant in obtaining a Non-Disturbance
Agreement from the current lender on the property provided that: (i) the failure
of Subtenant to obtain such a Non-Disturbance Agreement shall not give Subtenant
the right to terminate this Sublease and provided further that Sublandlord shall
not be required to make any payments to the Prime Landlord or the current lender
to obtain such Non-Disturbance Agreement nor shall Sublandlord be required to
make any concessions with respect to the Prime Lease.

     25. Miscellaneous.

         25.1 This Sublease contains the entire agreement between the parties
and all prior negotiations and agreements are merged in this Sublease. Any
agreement hereafter made shall be ineffective to change, modify or discharge
this Sublease in whole or in part unless such agreement is in writing and signed
by the parties hereto. No provision of this Sublease shall be deemed to have
been waived by Sublandlord or Subtenant unless such waiver be in writing and
signed by Sublandlord or Subtenant, as the case may be. The covenants and
agreements contained in this Sublease shall bind and inure to the benefit of
Sublandlord and Subtenant and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

         25.2 In the event that any provision of this Sublease shall be held to
be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality or
enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Sublease shall be unaffected
thereby.

         25.3 The paragraph headings appearing herein are for purpose of
convenience only and are not deemed to be a part of this Sublease.

         25.4 Capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as are
ascribed to them in the Prime Sublease, unless otherwise expressly defined
herein.

         25.5 This Sublease shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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         25.6 This Sublease is offered to Subtenant for signature with the
express understanding and agreement that this Sublease shall not be binding upon
Sublandlord unless and until Sublandlord shall have executed and delivered a
fully executed copy of this Sublease to Subtenant.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement
of Sublease as of the day and year first above written.

Witness:                                Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, Inc.

                                        By:  /s/ signature illegible
-------------------------------              -----------------------------------
                                        Name: name illegible
                                             -----------------------------------
                                        Title: VP
                                             -----------------------------------

Witness:                                Premier Research Worldwide, Ltd.

                                        By: /s/ Fred M. Powell
-------------------------------              -----------------------------------
                                        Name: Fred M. Powell
                                             -----------------------------------
                                        Title: Chief Financial Officer
                                             -----------------------------------

                          ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SUBTENANT
                          ---------------------------

     Subtenant hereby acknowledges again its consent to the following provisions
of Section 22 of the Sublease as follows:

1. Warrant and Power of Attorney to Confess Judgment in Ejectment. When this
Sublease and the Term thereof or Subtenant's right to possession of the
Demised Premises shall have been terminated on account of any Event of Default
by Subtenant hereunder, and also when the Term hereby created shall have
expired, it shall be lawful for any attorney to appear as attorney for
Subtenant, as well as for all persons claiming by, through or under Subtenant,
and to sign an agreement for entering in any competent court an amicable action
in ejectment against Subtenant and all persons claiming by, through or under
Subtenant and therein confess judgment for the recovery by Sublandlord of
possession of the Demised Premises. This Sublease shall be his

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sufficient warrant, whereupon, if Sublandlord so desires, a writ of possession
may issue forthwith, without any prior writ or proceedings whatsoever. If for
any reason after such action shall have been commenced the same shall be
determined and the possession of the Demised Premises hereby demised remain in
or be restored to Subtenant, Sublandlord shall have the right for the same
default and upon any subsequent defaults, or upon the termination of this
Sublease, to bring one or more further amicable action or actions as
hereinbefore set forth to recover the possession of said Demised Premises and
confess judgment for the recovery of possession of the Demised Premises as
hereinbefore provided.

     3. Release. Subtenant hereby unconditionally and forever releases and
waives (i) all rights that Subtenant would otherwise have to object to,
interfere with, attack, seek to strike or open, or seek to stay the aforesaid
entry of judgment or judgments and/or the aforesaid issuance and consummation of
execution or executions thereon, (ii) any and all errors heretofore or hereafter
committed by Landlord in connection with this Sublease and/or in connection with
Sublandlord's enforcement of its rights under this paragraph and (iii) any
exemptions to which Subtenant would otherwise be entitled under any statute,
law, ordinance, regulation or rule of law.

     4. Affidavit of Default. In any amicable action brought hereon, or other
action brought pursuant to the foregoing warrants and powers of attorney (to
confess judgment herein), Sublandlord shall cause to be filed in such action an
affidavit made by it or someone acting for it, setting forth the facts necessary
to authorize the entry of judgment, of which facts such affidavit shall be prima
facie evidence, and if a true copy of this Sublease (and of the truth of the
copy such affidavit shall be sufficient evidence) shall be filed in such suit,
action or actions, it shall not be necessary to file the original as a warrant
of attorney, any rule of court, custom or practice to the contrary
notwithstanding.

Witness:                                       Premier Research Worldwide, Ltd.

                                               By: /s/ Fred M. Powell
------------------------------                     -----------------------------
                                               Name: Fred M. Powell
                                                   -----------------------------
                                               Title: Chief Financial Officer
                                                   -----------------------------

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                              CONSENT TO SUBLEASE

                         Shuwa Investments Corporation
                      515 South Flower Street, Suite 1270
                       Los Angeles, California 90071-2205
               Telephone (213) 489-2757 / Telefax (213) 489-2762

June 30, 1998

Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, Inc.
30 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

    Re:  Building:               30 South 17th Street
         Sublet Premises:        Entire 8th and 9th Floors
         Date of Prime Lease:    June 13, 1973 as amended
         Date of Sublease:       June 25, 1998
         Landlord:               Shuwa Trust of Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania
                                 Business Trust
         Prime Lessee:           Raytheon Engineers & Constructors, Inc.
         Sublessee:              Premier Research Worldwide, Ltd.

Gentlemen:

     Pursuant to the terms of your Lease Agreement ("Prime Lease") covering the
above captioned Sublet Premises, as said Prime Lease may have been amended to
the date hereof, you have requested our consent to a sublease (dated as
described in the above caption) to the above captioned Sublessee, a copy of
which sublease is annexed hereto and made a part hereof and is hereinafter
referred to as the "Sublease".

     We hereby grant our consent to the Sublease upon the following express
terms and conditions:

     1. The Sublease is subject and subordinate to the Prime Lease and to all of
its terms, covenants, conditions, provisions and agreements.

     2. Neither the Sublease nor this consent thereto shall:

        (a) release or discharge you from any liability, whether past, present
or future, under the Prime Lease;

        (b) operate as a consent or approval by us to or of any of the terms,
covenants, conditions, provisions or agreement of the Sublease and we shall not
be bound thereby;

        (c) be construed to modify, waive or affect any of the terms, covenants,
conditions, provisions or agreements of the Prime Lease, or to waive any breach
thereof,

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or any of our rights as Landlord thereunder, or to enlarge or increase our
obligations as Landlord thereunder; or

        (d) be construed as a consent by us to any further subletting either by
you or by the Sublessee or to any assignment by you of the Prime Lease or
assignment by the Sublessee of the Sublease, whether or not the Sublease
purports to permit the same and, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, both you and the Sublessee agree that the Sublessee has no right
whatsoever to assign, mortgage or encumber the Sublease nor to sublet any
portion of the Sublet Premises or permit any portion of the Sublet Premises to
be used or occupied by any other party.

     3. In the event of your default under the provisions of the Prime Lease,
the rent due from the Sublessee under the Sublease shall be deemed assigned to
us and we shall have the right, under such default, at any time at any option,
to give notice of such assignment to the Sublessee. We shall credit you with any
rent received by us under such assignment but the acceptance of any payment on
account of rent from the Sublessee as the result of any such default shall in no
manner whatsoever be deemed an attornment by the Sublessee to us in the absence
of a specific written agreement signed by us to such an effect, or serve to
release you from any liability under the terms, covenants, conditions,
provisions or agreements under the Prime Lease.

     Notwithstanding the foregoing, any payment other than rent from the
Sublessee directly to us, regardless of the circumstances or reasons therefore,
shall in no manner whatsoever be deemed an attornment by the Sublessee to us in
the absence of a specific written agreement signed by us to such an effect.

     4. Prime Lessee and Sublessee agree and acknowledge that Landlord's consent
herein shall not create or be deemed to be the basis of creating any covenant,
representation or warranty, express or implied (including, without limitation,
any covenant of quiet enjoyment), on the part of Landlord with respect to the
terms of the Sublease, Sublessee's, use and enjoyment of the Sublet Premises, or
any other matter arising out of or in connection with the Sublease.

     5. The term of the Sublease shall expire and come to an end on its natural
expiration date or any premature termination date thereof or concurrently with
the natural expiration date or any premature termination of the Prime Lease for
any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation, any termination by mutual
consent or other right, now or hereafter agreed to by Landlord or Prime Lessee,
or by operation of law or at Landlord's option in the event of a material
default by Prime Lessee).

     6. This consent is not assignable, nor shall this consent be a consent to
any amendment, or modification of the Sublease, without Landlord's prior written
consent.

     7. You and the Sublessee covenant and agree that, under no circumstances
shall we be liable for any brokerage commission or other charge or expense in
connection with the Sublease and you and the Sublessee agree to indemnify us
against same and against any cost or expense (including, but not limited to,
attorneys' fees) incurred by us in resisting any claim for any such brokerage
commission.

     8. You and Sublessee understand and acknowledge that Landlord's consent
hereto is not a consent to any improvement or alteration work being performed in
the Sublet Premises, that Landlord's consent must be separately sought if and to
the extent provided in the Prime Lease and will not necessarily be given, and
that if such consent is

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given the same will be subject to you and Sublessee signing Landlord's standard
form of Agreement with respect to work being performed by persons other than
Landlord.

     9. Landlord's consent herein shall not constitute any agreement,
representation, warranty or verification that the Sublease is in compliance with
the Prime Lease.

     10. Landlord hereby confirms that the letter from Landlord's building
manager attached hereto as Exhibit 1, accurately states the policy that tenants
of the Building have 24 hour access to their premises, provided that such access
may be subject to interruptions caused by the performance of repairs and
alterations or force majeure events.

     The execution of a copy of this consent by you (as Prime Lessee) and by the
Sublessee shall indicate your joint and several confirmation of the foregoing
conditions and of your agreement to be bound thereby and shall constitute
Sublessee's acknowledgment that it has received a copy of the Prime Lease (with
principal economic terms omitted) from you.

Very truly yours,

LANDLORD:

SHUWA TRUST OF PHILADELPHIA,
a Pennsylvania Business Trust

By:  /s/ Takaji Kobayashi
     -------------------------------
     Takaji Kobayashi
Its: Trustee

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CONFIRMED AND AGREED:

PRIME LESSEE:

RAYTHEON ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS, INC.
a Delaware Corporation

By: /s/ signature illegible
   ---------------------------------

Name: name illegible
     -------------------------------
    [Print Name]

Its:  VP
    --------------------------------

CONFIRMED AND AGREED:

SUBLESSEE:

PREMIER RESEARCH WORLDWIDE, LTD.
a Delaware Corporation

By: /s/ Fred M. Powell
   ---------------------------------

Name: Fred M. Powell
     -------------------------------
     [Print Name]

Its: Chief Financial Officer
    --------------------------------

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