Question: Consider the Co-Promotion Agreement between Dova Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC; What are the audit rights under this contract?
Answer: Valeant shall have the right, at its own expense, during normal business hours and upon reasonable prior notice, through certified public accounting firm or other auditor selected by Valeant and reasonably acceptable to Dova and upon execution of a confidentiality agreement reasonably satisfactory to Dova in form and substance, to inspect and audit the applicable records and books maintained by Dova for purposes of verifying Dova's payment obligations within this Agreement, including the applicable records and books of account maintained by Dova, or any Affiliate, as applicable, with respect to Net Sales in order to confirm the accuracy and completeness of such records and books of account and all payments hereunder; provided, however, that (i) such examination shall not take place more often than once per every twelve (12) months during the Term and once during the one (1) year period following the end of the Term, and (ii) such examination shall not cover a period of time that has previously been audited; provided that Valeant shall have the right to conduct additional "for cause" audits to the extent necessary to address significant problems relating to Dova's payment obligations hereunder.
Valeant shall bear the out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Parties in connection with any such inspection or audit, unless the audit shows an undisputed under-reporting or underpayment for that audited period in excess of [***] of the amounts properly determined, in which case, Dova shall reimburse Valeant for its audit fees and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection with said audit, which reimbursement shall be due and payable within [***] of receiving appropriate invoices and other support for such audit-related costs.
Dova shall have the right, at its own expense, during normal business hours and upon reasonable prior notice, through a certified public accounting firm or other auditor selected by Dova and reasonably acceptable to Valeant and upon execution of a confidentiality agreement reasonably satisfactory to Valeant in form and substance, to inspect and audit the applicable records and books maintained by Valeant relating to the Valeant Activities for purposes of verifying Valeant's compliance with the terms of this Agreement, provided that (i) such examination shall not take place more often than once per every twelve (12) months during the Term and once during the one (1) year period following the end of the Term, and (ii) such examination shall not cover a period of time that has previously been audited; provided that Dova shall have the right to conduct additional "for cause" audits to the extent necessary to address significant compliance problems relating to Valeant's obligations hereunder or in response to any inquiry, inspection, investigation or other requirements of a Government Authority in the Territory relating to the Valeant Activities.
Where necessary, on reasonable request, Dova's audit rights shall include interviewing Sales Representatives and other employees of Valeant.
Dova shall bear the out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Parties in connection with any such inspection or audit, unless the audit shows an undisputed over- payment for that audited period in excess of [***] of the amounts properly determined, in which case, Valeant shall reimburse Dova for its audit fees and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection with said audit, which reimbursement shall be due and payable within [***] of receiving appropriate invoices and other support for such audit-related costs.