U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
   

   
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended
September 30, 2010

or

¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period ended                                 to

Commission File Number: 333-45241
 
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
22-3542636
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
165 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey
 
07647
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(201) 750-2646
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T ( § 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes x No ¨   The registrant is not yet subject to this requirement.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large Accelerated filer   ¨ 
Accelerated Filer   ¨ 
Non-Accelerated Filer   ¨ 
 Smaller Reporting Company   x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. As of November 12, 2010 the issuer had outstanding 97,949,973 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value (exclusive of 100,000 shares held in treasury).

 
 

 

ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

     
Page No.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
       
Item 1.
Financial Statements
   
       
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 (unaudited) and March 31, 2010 (audited)
 
F-1 – F-2
       
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010 (unaudited) and September 30, 2009 (unaudited)
 
F-3
       
 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended September 30, 2010 (unaudited)
 
F-4
       
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2010 (unaudited) and September 30, 2009 (unaudited)
 
F-5
       
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
F-6
       
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
1
       
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
8
       
Item 4
Controls and Procedures
 
8
       
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
   
       
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
9
Item 1A.  
Risk Factors
 
9
Item 2
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
9
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities
 
10
Item 4.
Removed and reserved
 
10
Item 5.
Other Information
 
10
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
11
       
SIGNATURES
    15

 
 

 
 
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
September 30,
2010
(Unaudited)
   
March 31,
2010
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
           
CURRENT ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 593,853     $ 578,187  
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of -0-)
    441,330       404,961  
Inventories (net of reserve of $494,425 and $494,425, respectively)
    1,331,173       1,371,292  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    100,639       131,507  
Total Current Assets
    2,466,995       2,485,947  
                 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,954,837 and $3,840,279, respectively
    3,910,418       4,095,814  
                 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS – net of accumulated amortization of $-0- and $76,434, respectively
    554,872       96,407  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
               
Investment in Novel Laboratories, Inc.
    3,329,322       3,329,322  
Security deposits
    28,377       14,652  
Restricted cash – debt service for EDA bonds
    292,416       294,836  
EDA bond offering costs, net of accumulated amortization of 71,832 and 64,767, respectively
    282,619       289,685  
Total Other Assets
    3,932,734       4,024,902  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 10,865,019     $ 10,606,663  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements

 
F - 1

 
 
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
September 30,
2010
(Unaudited)
   
March 31,
2010
(Audited)
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT
           
CURRENT LIABILITIES
           
EDA bonds payable
  $ 3,385,000     $ 3,385,000  
Short term loans and current portion of long-term debt
    12,335       82,302  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    1,342,094       986,777  
Preferred share derivative interest payable
    306,439       306,440  
Total Current Liabilities
    5,045,868       4,760,519  
                 
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
               
Deferred revenues
    198,889        
Long term debt, less current portion
    56,173       19,823  
Derivative liability - preferred shares
    12,595,402       7,924,763  
Derivative liability – warrants
    5,775,676       8,499,423  
Total Long Term Liabilities
    18,626,140       16,444,009  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    23,672,008       21,204,528  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT
               
Common stock – par value $0.001, Authorized 355,516,558    Issued and outstanding – 92,656,745 shares and 83,950,168 shares, respectively
    92,657       83,950  
                 
Additional paid-in-capital
    91,591,236       90,903,896  
                 
Accumulated deficit
    (104,184,041 )     (101,278,870 )
                 
Treasury stock at cost (100,000 common shares)
    (306,841 )     (306,841 )
                 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT
    (12,806,989 )     (10,597,865 )
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT
  $ 10,865,019     $ 10,606,663  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements

 
F - 2

 
 
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED
 
   
SEPTEMBER 30,
   
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
REVENUES
                       
Manufacturing Fees
  $ 767,341     $ 538,941     $ 1,334,410     $ 1,204,005  
Royalties
    169,901       237,275       350,935       386,086  
Lab Fee Revenues
    57,404             141,221        
Total Revenues
    994,646       776,216       1,826,566       1,590,091  
Costs of Revenues
    565,624       453,029       977,295       1,315,029  
Gross Profit
    429,022       323,187       849,271       275,062  
OPERATING EXPENSES
                               
Research and Development
    150,436       259,326       315,444       510,418  
General and Administrative
    379,104       392,100       635,345       788,637  
Non-cash compensation through issuance of stock options
    10,329       29,190       25,687       84,553  
Depreciation and amortization
    25,960       49,230       104,291       174,772  
Total Operating Expenses
    565,829       729,846       1,080,767       1,558,380  
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS
    (136,807 )     (406,659 )     (231,496 )     (1,283,318 )
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
                               
Interest expense, net
    (57,737 )     (61,208 )     (115,806 )     (131,188 )
Change in fair value of warrant derivatives
    900,047       (1,520,822 )     2,723,747       (1,366,496 )
Change in fair value of preferred share derivatives
    1,505,333       (1,383,231 )     (4,569,005 )     1,178,296  
Interest expense attributable to preferred share derivatives
    (306,440 )     (299,352 )     (670,359 )     (658,373 )
Discount in Series E issuance attributable to beneficial conversion features
    (39,132 )           (39,132 )     (258,700 )
Total Other Income (Expense)
    2,002,071       (3,264,613 )     (2,670,555 )     (1,236,461 )
                                 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    1,865,264       (3,671,272 )     (2,902,051 )     (2,519,779 )
Provision for income taxes
    1,040       1,040       3,120       1,040  
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  $ 1,864,224     $ (3,672,312 )   $ (2,905,171 )   $ (2,520,819 )
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
                               
Basic
  $ 0.02     $ (0.05 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.04 )
Diluted
  $ 0.01     $ (0.05 )   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.04 )
                                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
                               
Basic
    92,367,680       74,075,307       89,760,532       70,232,854  
Diluted
    299,999,783       74,075,307       89,760,532       70,232,854  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements

 
F - 3

 
 
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
  
(Unaudited)
   
   
Common Stock
         
Treasury Stock
             
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Accumulated
Deficit
   
Stockholders’
Deficit
 
Balance at March 31, 2010
    83,950,168     $ 83,950     $ 90,903,896       100,000     $ (306,841 )   $ (101,278,870 )   $ (10,597,865 )
                                                         
Net Income
                                            (2,905,171 )     (2,905,171 )
                                                         
Common shares issued in lieu of cash in payment of preferred share derivative interest expense
    8,706,577       8,707       661,653                               670,360  
                                                         
Non-cash compensation through the issuance of stock options
                    25,687                               25,687  
                                                         
Balance at September 30, 2010
    92,656,745     $ 92,657     $ 91,591,236       100,000     $ (306,841 )   $ (104,184,041 )   $ (12,806,989 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements

 
F - 4

 
 
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

   
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 
   
2010
(Unaudited)
   
2009
(Unaudited)
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
Net Loss
  $ (2,905,171 )   $ (2,520,819 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities :
               
Depreciation and amortization
    241,626       251,936  
Inventory adjustment
          311,986  
Change in fair value of warrant derivative liability
    (2,723,747 )     1,366,496  
Change in fair value of preferred share derivative liability
    4,569,005       (1,178,296 )
Discount in Series E issuance attributable to embedded beneficial conversion feature
    39,132       258,700  
Preferred share derivative interest satisfied by the issuance of common stock
    670,360       658.373  
Non-cash compensation satisfied by the issuance of common stock and options
    25,687       84,553  
Non-cash lease accretion
    298        
                 
Changes in assets and liabilities :
               
Accounts receivable
    (36,372 )     (357,348 )
Inventories
    40,120       (63,109 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    30,868       12,211  
Security deposit
    (13,725 )     12,909  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    217,817       105,224  
Deferred Revenues
    198,889        
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    354,788       (1,057,184 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (23,779 )      
Cost of capital leasehold improvements
    (35,610 )      
Costs incurred for intellectual property assets
    (258,464 )      
Proceeds from sale of retired equipment
    30,000        
Withdrawals from restricted cash, net
    2,420       214,002  
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    (285,433 )     214,002  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Other loan payments
    (53,689 )     (48,953 )
NJEDA bond principal payments
          (210,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock and Warrants
          1,000,000  
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY / (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    (53,869 )     741,047  
                 
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    15,666       (102,135 )
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – beginning of period
    578,187       282,578  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – end of period
  $ 593,853     $ 180,443  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
               
Cash paid for interest
    115,524       133,200  
Cash paid for taxes
    3,120       1,040  
                 
SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Non-Cash acquisition of Naltrexone ANDA
  $ 200,000        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements

 
F - 5

 

ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
( UNAUDITED )

NOTE 1 
  -      BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND LIQUIDITY
 
The information in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes the results of operations of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”) for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.  The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted for interim financial statement presentation.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented have been included.
 
 
The financial results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or future interim periods.
 
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2010.  There have been no changes in significant accounting policies since March 31, 2010.
 
The Company does not anticipate being profitable for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011; therefore a current provision for income tax was not established for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010. Only the minimum liability required for state corporation taxes was considered.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As of September 30, 2010, the Company had a working capital deficit of $2.6 million, losses from operations totaling $0.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2010, other expenses totaling $2.7 million for the six months ended and a net loss of $2.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2010.

In addition, the Company has received Notice of Default from the Trustee of the NJED Bonds as a result of the utilization of the debt service reserve being used to pay interest payments due on September 1, 2009, March 1, 2010 and September 1, 2010 totaling $121k, $113k and $113k, respectively, and principal payments due on September 1, 2009 totaling $210k.  The debt service reserve was utilized to make such payments as a result of the Company’s not having sufficient funds available to make such payments when due.

The Company did not have sufficient funds available to make the principal payments due on September 1, 2010, totaling $200k and requested that the Trustee withdraw such funds from the debt service reserve.  The Company’s request was denied and accordingly the principal payment due on September 1, 2010, totaling $200k was not made.

The Company has requested a postponement of principal payments due on September 1, 2010, 2011 and 2012, with an aggregate of all such postponed principal payments being added to the principal payments due on September 1, 2013.  Resolution of the Company’s default on the NJEDA Bonds and our request for postponement of principal payments will have a significant effect on our ability to operate in the future.

Please refer to Note 5 to our financial statements for a more detailed discussion of the NJEDA Bonds and Notice of Default.  Please also note that the working capital deficit of $2.6 million as of September 30, 2010, includes the entire principal amount due in relation to the NJEDA Bonds.  This amount, totaling $3.4 million was first classified as a current liability as of March 31, 2010, due to the Notice of Default received from the Trustee in relation to the NJEDA Bonds.
 
As of September 30, 2010, we had cash reserves of $593,853.  The completion of all transactions contemplated by the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement, including the consummation of the third closing thereof, is expected to provide additional funds to permit us to continue development of our product pipeline for more than two years.  Beyond two years, we anticipate that, with growth of Lodrane and the launch of the generic Hydromorphone 8mg and Naltrexone 50mg recently acquired pursuant to asset purchase agreements with Mikah Pharma LLC, Elite could be profitable.   In addition, the commercialization of the products developed at the Facility under the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement is expected to add a new revenue source for Elite. However, there can be no assurances as to the growth, success of development or commercialization of these products.

 
F - 6

 

Despite the successful completion of the initial and second closings of the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement, there can be no assurances that we will be able to consummate the third closing pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement.  If such transactions are consummated, we will receive additional cash proceeds of $1.6875 million (which will include quarterly payments of $62,500 for a period of 11 quarters).  Even if we were able to successfully complete the third closing of the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement, we still may be required to seek additional capital in the future and there can be no assurances that we will be able to obtain such additional capital on favorable terms, if at all. For additional information regarding the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement, please see our disclosures under “Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement” in Item 7 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in our Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on March 23, 2009, May 6, 2009, June 5, 2009 and July 1, 2010, which disclosures are incorporated herein by reference.

NOTE 2 
  -      CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on deposit with banks and money market instruments. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high-quality, U.S. financial institutions and, to date, has not experienced losses on any of its balances.

NOTE 3 
  -       INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out basis) or market (net realizable value).

NOTE 4 
  -      INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Costs to acquire intangible assets, such as asset purchases of Abbreviated New Drug Applications (“ANDA’s”) which are approved by the FDA or costs incurred in the application of patents are capitalized and amortized on the straight-line method, based on their estimated useful lives ranging from five to fifteen years, commencing upon approval of the patent or site transfers required for commercialization of an acquired ANDA.  Such costs are charged to expense if the patent application or ANDA site transfer is unsuccessful.

As of September 30, 2010, the following costs were recorded as intangible assets on the Company’s balance sheet:

Intangible assets at March 31, 2010 (audited)
     
Patent application costs
    96,407  
ANDA acquisitions
     
         
Intangible asset costs capitalized during the six months ended September 30, 2010
       
Patent application costs
    33,465  
ANDA acquisition costs
    425,000  
         
Amortization of intangible assets during the six months ended September 30, 2010
       
Patent application costs
     
ANDA acquisition costs
     
         
Intangible assets at September 30, 2010 (unaudited)
       
Patent application costs
    129,872  
ANDA acquisition costs
    425,000  
Total
  $ 554,872  

The costs incurred in patent applications totaling $16,753 and $33,465 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010, respectively, were all related to our abuse resistant and extended release opioid product lines.  The Company is continuing its efforts to achieve approval of such patents.  Additional costs incurred in relation to such patent applications will be capitalized as intangible assets, with amortization of such costs to commence upon approval of the patents.

 
F - 7

 

The ANDA acquisition costs of $425,000 incurred during the six months ended September 30, 2010, are related to our acquisition of the ANDA’s for Hydromorphone 8mg and Naltrexone 50mg.  Please refer to the current reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 24, 2010 for the Hydromorphone ANDA acquisition and September 1, 2010 for the Naltrexone ANDA acquisition, such filings being herein incorporated by this reference for further details on this acquisition.  In addition, please refer to exhibits 10.4 and 10.5 of the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 15, 2010 for the purchase agreements for Hydromorphone and Naltrexone, respectively, such filings being herein incorporated by this reference.  The Company is in the process of complying with all FDA and DEA requirements which are a prerequisite to achieving our manufacture and commercialization of the Hydromorphone 8mg ANDA.  Amortization of the costs incurred to acquire the ANDA is to commence upon the Company’s commercialization of such.

NOTE 5 
  -       NJEDA BONDS

On August 31, 2005, the Company successfully completed a refinancing of a prior 1999 bond issue through the issuance of new tax-exempt bonds (the “Bonds”). The refinancing involved borrowing $4,155,000, evidenced by a 6.5% Series A Note in the principal amount of $3,660,000 maturing on September 1, 2030 and a 9% Series B Note in the principal amount of $495,000 maturing on September 1, 2012. The net proceeds, after payment of issuance costs, were used (i) to redeem the outstanding tax-exempt Bonds originally issued by the Authority on September 2, 1999, (ii) refinance other equipment financing and (iii) for the purchase of certain equipment to be used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.
 
Interest is payable semiannually on March 1 and September 1 of each year. The Bonds are collateralized by a first lien on the Company’s facility and equipment acquired with the proceeds of the original and refinanced Bonds. The related Indenture requires the maintenance of a $415,500 Debt Service Reserve Fund consisting of $366,000 from the Series A Notes proceeds and $49,500 from the Series B Notes proceeds. The Debt Service Reserve is maintained in restricted cash accounts that are classified in Other Assets. $1,274,311 of the proceeds had been deposited in a short-term restricted cash account to fund the purchase of manufacturing equipment and development of the Company’s facility. As of September 30, 2010, all of these proceeds were utilized to upgrade the Company’s manufacturing facilities and for the purchase of manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
 
Bond issue costs of $354,000 were paid from the bond proceeds and are being amortized over the life of the bonds. Amortization of bond issuance costs amounted to $3,533 and $7,065 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010, respectively.  Amortization of bond issuance costs amounted to $3,533 and $7,065 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2009, respectively.

The NJED Bonds require the Company to make an annual principal payment on September 1 st of varying amounts as specified in the loan documents and semi-annual interest payments on March 1 st and September 1 st , equal to interest due on the outstanding principal at the applicable rate for the semi-annual period just ended.

The interest payments due on September 1, 2009, March 31, 2010 and September 1, 2010, totaling $120,775, $113,075 and $113,075, respectively were paid from the debt service reserve held in the restricted cash account, due to the Company not having sufficient funds to make such payments when due.

The principal payment due on September 1, 2009, totaling $210,000 was paid from the debt service reserve held in the restricted cash account, due to the Company not having sufficient funds to make the payment when due.  The Company did not have sufficient funds available to make the principal payments due on September 1, 2010 totaling $200,000, and requested the Trustee to withdraw the funds from debt service reserve held in the restricted cash account and to utilize such funds to make the principal payment due.  The Company’s request was denied by the Trustee.  Accordingly, the principal payment due on September 1, 2010, totaling $200,000 was not made.

Pursuant to the terms of the NJED Bonds, the Company is required to replenish any amounts withdrawn from the debt service reserve and used to make principal or interest payments in six monthly installments, each being equal to one-sixth of the amount withdrawn and with the first installment due on the 15 th of the month in which the withdrawal from debt service reserve occurred and the remaining five monthly payments being due on the 15 th of the five immediately subsequent months. The Company has, to date, made all payments required in relation to the withdrawals made from the debt service reserve on September 1, 2009, March 1, 2010 and September 1, 2010.  The Company is required to make four additional monthly payments of $19,330 during the period November 15, 2010 through February 15, 2011, in order to fully replenish the September 1, 2010 withdrawal from the debt service reserve.

 
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The Company does not expect to have sufficient available funds to make the interest payment of $113,075 due on March 1, 2011 as well as the principal payment of $200,000 which was due, but not paid, on September 1, 2010

The Company has received Notice of Default from the Trustee of the NJED Bonds in relation to the withdrawals from the debt service reserve, and has requested a postponement of principal payments due on September 1 st of 2010, 2011 and 2012, with an aggregate of all such postponed principal payments being added to the principal payments due on September 1, 2013.  Resolution of the Company’s default under the NJED Bonds and our request for postponement of principal payments will have a significant effect on our ability to operate in the future.

Due to issuance of a Notice of Default being received from the Trustee of the NJED Bonds, and until the event of default is waived or rescinded, the Company has classified the entire principal due, an amount aggregating $3.385 million, as a current liability.

NOTE 6 
  -      DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES

Accounting Standard Codification “ASC” 815 – Derivatives and Hedging , which provides guidance on determining what types of instruments or embedded features in an instrument issued by a reporting entity can be considered indexed to its own stock for the purpose of evaluating the first criteria of the scope exception in the pronouncement on accounting for derivatives.  These requirements can affect the accounting for warrants and convertible preferred instruments issued by the Company.  As the conversion features within, and the detachable warrants issued with the Company’s Series B, Series C, Series D and Series E Preferred Stock, do not have fixed settlement provisions because their conversion and exercise prices may be lowered if the Company issues securities at lower prices in the future, we have concluded that the instruments are not indexed to the Company’s stock and are to be treated as derivative liabilities.

Preferred Stock Derivative Liabilities

   
Series B
   
Series C
   
Series D
   
Series E
   
Total
 
Preferred shares Outstanding
    896       5,418       9,008       2,062.5       17,384.5  
                                         
Underlying common shares into which Preferred may convert
    574,076       3,365,217       128,692,014       77,292,061       209,923,369  
                                         
Closing price on valuation date
  $ 0.06     $ 0.06     $ 0.06     $ 0.06     $ 0.06  
                                         
Preferred stock derivative liability at September 30, 2010
  $ 34,445     $ 201,913     $ 7,721,521     $ 4,637,524     $ 12,595,402  
                                         
Preferred stock derivative liability at June 30, 2010
  $ 39,037     $ 228,835     $ 8,751,057     $ 4,980,172     $ 13,999,102  
                                         
Preferred stock derivative liability at March 31, 2010
  $ 48,796     $ 286,043     $ 3,828,587     $ 3,761,761     $ 7,925,187  
                                         
Change in preferred stock derivative liability for the three months ended September 20, 2010
                                  $ (1,505,333 )
                                         
Change in preferred stock derivative liability for the six months ended September 20, 2010
                                  $ 4,569,005  

Warrant Derivative Liabilities
The portion of derivative liabilities related to outstanding warrants was valued using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and the following assumptions on the following dates:

   
March 31
2010
   
June 30
2010
   
September 30
2010
 
Risk-Free interest rate
    2.4% - 3.3 %     0.3% - 2.4 %     0.3% - 1.6 %
Expected volatility
    126% - 214 %     120% - 210 %     135% - 194 %
Expected life (in years)
    0.5 – 6.6       0.3 – 6.3       0.0 – 6.1  
Expected dividend yield
                 
Number of warrants
    125,299,740       125,299,740       125,116,392  
                         
Fair value – Warrant Derivative Liability
  $ 8,499,423     $ 6,675,722     $ 5,775,676  
                         
Change in warrant derivative liability for the three months ended
          $ (1,823,701 )   $ (900,046 )
                         
Change in warrant derivative liability for the six months ended
                  $ (2,723,747 )

 
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The risk free interest rate was based on rates established by the Federal Reserve.  The expected volatility was based on the historical volatility of the Company’s share price for periods equal to the expected life of the outstanding warrants at each valuation date.  The expected dividend rate was based on the fact that the Company has not historically paid dividends on common stock and does not expect to pay dividends on common stock in the future.

NOTE 7
  -        PREFERRED SHARE DERIVATIVE INTEREST PAYABLE

Preferred share derivative interest payable as of September 30, 2010 consisted of $306,440 in derivative interest accrued as of September 30, 2010.  The full amount of derivative interest payable as of September 30, 2010 was paid via the issuance of 5,293,228 shares of common stock in October 2010.

NOTE 8 
  -       OPERATING LEASES

The Company entered into a lease for a portion of a one-story warehouse, located at 135 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey, consisting of approximately 15,000 square feet of floor space. The lease term begins on July 1, 2010 and is classified as an operating lease. The lease includes an initial term of 5 years and 6 months and we have the option to renew the lease for two additional terms, each of 5 years. The property related to this lease will be used for the storage of pharmaceutical finished goods, raw materials, equipment and documents as well as engaging in manufacturing, packaging and distribution activities.

This property requires significant leasehold improvements and qualification as a prerequisite to achieving suitability for such intended future use. It is expected that approximately 3,500 square feet of this property will be constructed and qualified as suitable for use for storage of pharmaceutical finished goods, raw materials, equipment and documents on or before the expiration of the lease for the current warehouse at 80 Oak Street.

Leasehold improvements and qualification as suitable for manufacturing, packaging and distribution operations are expected to be achieved within two years from the beginning of the lease term. These are estimates based on current project plans, which are subject to change. There can be no assurance that the construction and qualification will be accomplished during the estimated time frames, or that the property located at 135 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey will ever achieve qualification for intended future utilization.

Minimum 5 year payments* for the leasing of 15,000 square feet at 135 Ludlow are as follows:

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2011
  $ 19,689  
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2012
    79,248  
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2013
    81,228  
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2014
    83,259  
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2015
    85,344  
Total Minimum 5 year lease payments
  $ 348,768  

* Minimum lease payments are exclusive of additional expenses related to certain expenses incurred in the operation and maintenance of the premises, including, without limitation, real estate taxes and common area charges which may be due under the terms and conditions of the lease, but which are not quantifiable at the time of filing of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

 
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Rent expense relating to the operating lease is recorded using the straight line method, and is summarized as follows:

   
Three Months
Ended
Sept 30, 2010
   
Six Months
Ended
Sept 30, 2010
 
Rent Expense
  $ 22,584     $ 22,584  
                 
Change in deferred rent liability
    22,584       22,584  
Balance of deferred rent liability (long-term liability)
    22,584       22,584  

NOTE 9 
  -       DEFERRED REVENUES
Deferred revenue in the amount of $198,889 represents the unamortized amount of a $200,000 advance payment received for a licensing agreement with a fifteen year term beginning in September 2010 and ending in August 2025.  The advance payment was recorded as deferred revenue when received and is earned, on a straight line basis over the fifteen year life of the license.

NOTE 10 
  -      STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock

During the three months ended September 30, 2010, the Company issued 4,482,629 shares of common stock in lieu of cash in payment of interest expense, totaling $306,440 due and owing as of June 30, 2010 to holders of the Company’s Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Share derivative instruments.

During the six months ended September 30, 2010, the Company issued 8,706,577 shares of common stock in lieu of cash in payment of interest expense, totaling $612,880, to holders of the Company’s Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Share derivative instruments.

Options

At September 30, 2010, the Company had 1,666,999 options fully vested and outstanding with exercise prices ranging from $0.06 to $3.00 per share; each option representing the right to purchase one share of common stock.  In addition, there are 1,390,001 options issued pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Stock Option Plan which are outstanding and not vested, with exercise prices ranging from $0.06 to $2.50 per share.  These options are scheduled to vest in equal annual increments on January 18, 2011, 2012 and 2013 or upon the occurrence of certain defined events and require that employees awarded such options be employed by the Company on  the vesting date.

NOTE 11 
  -    PER SHARE INFORMATION

Basic earnings per share of common stock (“Basic EPS”) is computed by dividing the net (loss) income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share of common stock (“Diluted EPS”) is computed by dividing the net (loss) income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock, and dilutive common stock equivalents and convertible securities then outstanding.  GAAP requires the presentation of both Basic and Diluted EPS, if such Diluted EPS is not anti-dilutive, on the face of Company’s Condensed Statements of Operations.  Diluted earnings per share is not presented for the six months ended September 30, 2010, because the effect of the Company’s common stock equivalents is anti-dilutive.

   
For the
Three Months
Ended
 September 30, 2010
   
For the
Six months
Ended
September 30, 2010
 
Numerator
           
Net Income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
  $ 1,864,224     $ (2,905,171 )
                 
Denominator
               
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding
    92,367,680       89,760,532  
Dilutive effect of stock options, warrants and convertible securities
    207,632,103          
                 
Net (loss) income per share
               
Basic
  $ 0.02     $ (0.03 )
Diluted
  $ 0.01          

 
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NOTE 12
  -      SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
The Company has evaluated subsequent events from the balance sheet date through November 15, 2010, the date the accompanying financial statements were issued.  The following are material subsequent events:

Common shares issued in lieu of cash in payment of derivative interest expense
Derivative interest expense related to the Preferred Share derivatives due and payable as of September 30, 2010 were paid during October 2010 through the issuance of 5,293,228 shares of common stock.

Approval of NOL Sale application by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“NJ-EDA”)
The Company has been notified that its application to the NJ-EDA for sale of New Jersey net-operating losses under the Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program has been approved.  At the time of filing of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, the amount of net-operating losses approved for sale has not yet been communicated to the Company.  The Company anticipates that such amount will be known prior to the end of the current fiscal year and that the actual sale of such net-operating losses approved for sale will also occur prior to the end of the current fiscal year.

 
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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
COMPARED TO THE
THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(UNAUDITED)

The following discussion and analysis should be read with the financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and in the Annual Report. It is intended to assist the reader in understanding and evaluating our financial position.

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated herein contain “forward-looking statements”.   Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this Form 10-Q, statements that are not statements of current or historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements.  Without limiting the foregoing, the words “plan”, “intend”, “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe”, “could,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” or “continue” or similar expressions or other variations or comparable terminology are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Any reference to “Elite”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our” or the “Registrant” refers to Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Overview

We are a specialty pharmaceutical company principally engaged in the development and manufacture of oral, controlled-release products, using proprietary technology and generic pharmaceuticals. Our strategy includes improving off-patent drug products for life cycle management and developing generic versions of controlled-release drug products with high barriers to entry. Our technology is applicable to the development of delayed-, sustained- or targeted-release pellets, capsules, tablets, granules and powders.

We have two products, Lodrane 24® and Lodrane 24D®, currently being sold commercially.  We also have an approved generic methadone product developed with our partner, The PharmaNetwork.  We are pursuing a sales and distribution agreement for this product.  A sales and distribution agreement is a prerequisite for the launch of this product and must be mutually agreed upon by Elite and our development partner.  Elite has purchased two approved generic products: a generic hydromorphone product and a generic naltrexone product. In addition, Elite has purchased a generic product for which an ANDA has been previously filed but not yet approved by the FDA.  The manufacturing process transfer for all three recently acquired products from the previous ANDA holders and filers to our facilities in Northvale, New Jersey, is currently on-going.  Elite also executed a License Agreement with Precision Dose, Inc. (“Precision Dose”) to market and sell the Elite products in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TAGI Pharma Inc. (“TAGI”).  TAGI will market the two approved and on approval-pending product recently purchased by the Company as well as additional products and dosage strengths that have or will be filed for approval with the FDA.  The Company also has a pipeline of additional generic drug candidates under active development.  Additionally, the Company is developing ELI-216, an abuse resistant oxycodone product, and ELI-154, a once-daily oxycodone product.  Elite’s facility in Northvale, New Jersey operates under Current Good Manufacturing Practice (“cGMP”) and is a United States Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) registered facility for research, development and manufacturing.

Strategy

Elite is focusing its efforts on the following areas: (i) development of Elite’s pain management products, (ii) manufacturing of Lodrane 24® and Lodrane 24D® products; (iii) set up and launch of approved generic products; (iv) the development of the other products in our pipeline including the eight products pursuant to the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement; (v) commercial exploitation of our products either by license and the collection of royalties, or through the manufacture of our formulations, and (vi) development of new products and the expansion of our licensing agreements with other pharmaceutical companies, including co-development projects, joint ventures and other collaborations.

 
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Elite is focusing on the development of various types of drug products, including branded drug products which require new drug applications (“NDAs”) under Section 505(b)(1) or 505(b)(2) of the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 (the “Drug Price Competition Act”) as well as generic drug products which require abbreviated new drug applications (“ANDAs”).

Elite believes that its business strategy enables it to reduce risk by having a diverse product portfolio that includes both branded and generic products in various therapeutic categories and to build collaborations and establish licensing agreements with companies with greater resources thereby allowing us to share costs of development and improve cash-flow.

Commercial Products

Elite manufactures two once-daily allergy products, Lodrane 24® and Lodrane 24D®, that were co-developed with our partner, ECR Pharmaceuticals (“ ECR ”).  Elite entered into development agreements for these two products with ECR in June 2001 whereby Elite agreed to commercially develop two products in exchange for development fees, certain payments, royalties and manufacturing rights.   The products are being marketed by ECR which also has the responsibility for regulatory matters.  In addition to receiving revenues for the manufacture of these products, Elite receives a royalty on in-market sales.

Lodrane 24®, was first commercially offered in November 2004 and Lodrane 24D® was first commercially offered in December 2006.  Elite’s revenues for manufacturing these products and a royalty on sales for the quarters ended September, 2010 and 2009 aggregated $937,242 and, $776,216, respectively.  Elite’s revenues for manufacturing these products and a royalty on sales for the six month periods ended September, 2010 and 2009 aggregated $1,826,566 and, $1,590,091, respectively.

Since January, 2010, the Company has performed laboratory stability studies of Lodrane and Lodrane 24D, for ECR, on a contract basis.  Elite’s revenues from such contract laboratory services for the six months ended September 30, 2010 were $141,221.

Approved Products

On November 25, 2009, the Company and ThePharmaNetwork, LLC (“TPN”) were notified of the approval of an Abbreviated New Drug Application for methadone hydrochloride 10mg tablets by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”).  Elite and TPN co-developed the product and the ANDA was filed under the TPN name.  A current report on form 8-K was filed on December 2, 2009 in relation to this announcement, such filing being incorporated herein by this reference.

On May 18, 2010, Elite executed an asset purchase agreement with Mikah Pharma LLC. Under that agreement we completed the acquisition from Mikah of an Abbreviated New Drug Application (Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 8 mg) for aggregate consideration of $225,000, comprised of an initial payment of $150,000, which was made on May 18, 2010.  A second payment of $75,000 was due to be paid to Mikah on June 15, 2010 and is recorded in accounts payable as of September 30, 2010.  The Company may, at its election, make this payment in cash or by issuing to Mikah 937,500 shares of the Company’s common stock.  Elite is transferring the process to the Facility in Northvale, NJ where it intends to manufacture the product.  A current report on form 8-K was filed on May 24, 2010 in relation to this announcement, such filing being incorporated herein by this reference.

On August 27, 2010, Elite executed the Naltrexone Asset Purchase Agreement with Mikah pursuant to which Elite acquired from Mikah the Abbreviated New Drug Application number 75-274 (Naltrexone Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 50 mg), and all amendments thereto (the “ANDA”), that have to date been filed with the FDA seeking authorization and approval to manufacture, package, ship and sell the products described in the ANDA within the United States and its territories (including Puerto Rico) for aggregate consideration of $200,000.  In lieu of cash, Mikah agreed to accept from Elite product development services to be performed by Elite, as described below under Product Development Agreement heading.   A current report on form 8-K was filed on August 27, 2010 in relation to this announcement, such filing being incorporated herein by this reference.

Products Pending FDA Approval of Previously Filed ANDA

On September 10, 2010, Elite, together with its subsidiary, Elite Laboratories, Inc., executed a Purchase Agreement with Epic Pharma LLC (the “Seller”) for the purpose of acquiring from the seller an Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) for a generic product. The ANDA has been filed with the FDA and seeks authorization and approval to manufacture, package, ship and sell the product.  The acquisition of the ANDA will close on the later of 60 days from the date of the Purchase Agreement or upon receipt of FDA approval of the ANDA.  Upon the closing, Elite will pay a portion of the purchase price.  The remainder of the purchase price will be paid in quarterly installments over a period of three years, beginning at the end of the first full quarter following the closing.   A current report on form 8-K was filed on September 10, 2010 in relation to this announcement, such filing being incorporated herein by this reference.

 
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Licensing Agreement
On September 10, 2010, Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Elite”) executed a License Agreement with Precision Dose, Inc. (“Precision Dose”) to market and sell four Elite generic products, consisting of Hydromorphone, Naltrexone, and two generic products for which ANDA’s have been filed but not yet approved by the FDA., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TAGI Pharma, Inc. in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.  Precision Dose will have the exclusive right to market the products in the United States and Puerto Rico and a non-exclusive right to market the products in Canada.  Pursuant to the License Agreement, Elite will receive a license fee and milestone payments.  The license fee will be computed as a percentage of the gross profit, as defined in the License Agreement, earned by Precision Dose as a result of sales of the products.  The license fee is payable monthly for the term of the License Agreement.  The milestone payments will be paid in 6 installments.  The first installment was paid upon execution of the License Agreement.  The remaining installments are to be paid upon FDA approval and initial shipment of the products to Precision Dose.  The term of the License Agreement is 15 years and may be extended for 3 successive terms, each of 5 years.   A current report on form 8-K was filed on September 10, 2010 in relation to this announcement, such filing being incorporated herein by this reference.

Products Under Development

It is our general policy not to disclose products in our development pipeline or the status of such products until a product reaches a stage that we determine, for competitive reasons, in our discretion, to be appropriate for disclosure and because the disclosure of such information might suggest the occurrence of future matters or events that may not occur.

ELI-154 and ELI-216

For ELI-154, Elite has developed a once-daily oxycodone formulation using its proprietary technology. An investigational new drug application, or IND, has been filed and Elite has completed two pharmacokinetic studies in healthy subjects that compared blood levels of oxycodone from dosing ELI-154 and the twice-a-day product that is on the market currently, OxyContin® marketed in the U.S. by Purdue Pharma LP.  These studies confirmed that ELI-154, when compared to twice-daily delivery, demonstrated an equivalent onset, more constant blood levels of the drug over the 24 hour period and equivalent blood levels to the twice-a-day product at the end of 24 hours.  Elite has successfully manufactured multiple batches on commercial scale equipment and we have discussions ongoing in Europe for this product.  We are looking for a partner who can complete the clinical studies required for Europe and who can sell and distribute the product in key European territories. 

ELI-216 utilizes our patent-pending abuse-deterrent technology that is based on a pharmacological approach. ELI-216 is a combination of a narcotic agonist, oxycodone hydrochloride, in a sustained-release formulation intended for use in patients with moderate to severe chronic pain, and an antagonist, naltrexone hydrochloride, formulated to deter abuse of the drug.  Both of these compounds, oxycodone hydrochloride and naltrexone hydrochloride, have been on the market for a number of years and sold separately in various dose strengths.  Elite has filed an IND for the product and has tested the product in a series of pharmacokinetic studies.  In single-dose studies for ELI-216, it was demonstrated that no quantifiable blood levels of naltrexone hydrochloride were released at a limit of quantification (“ LOQ” ) of 7.5 pg/ml.  As described below, when crushed, naltrexone hydrochloride was released at levels that would be expected to eliminate the euphoria from the crushed oxycodone hydrochloride.  This data is consistent with the premise of Elite’s abuse resistant technology, or ART, that essentially no naltrexone is released and absorbed when administered as intended.  Products utilizing the pharmacological approach to deter abuse such as Suboxone®, a product marketed in the United States by Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Embeda®, a product marketed in the United States by King Pharmaceuticals, have been approved by the FDA and are being marketed in the United States.

ELI-216 demonstrates a euphoria-blocking effect when the product is crushed.   A study completed in 2007 was designed to determine the optimal ratio of oxycodone hydrochloride and the opioid antagonist, naltrexone hydrochloride, to significantly block the euphoric effect of the opioid if the product is abused by physically altering it (i.e., crushing).  The study also helped determine the appropriate levels of naltrexone hydrochloride required to reduce or eliminate the euphoria experienced by subjects who might take crushed product to achieve a “high”.

 
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Elite met with the FDA for a Type C clinical guidance meeting regarding the NDA development program for ELI-216.  Elite has incorporated the FDA’s guidance into its developmental plan.  Elite has obtained a special protocol assessment, or SPA, with the FDA for the ELI-216 Phase III protocol. Elite will conduct additional Phase I studies including, but not limited to, food effect, ascending dose and multi-dose studies.
 
Elite has developed ELI-154 and ELI-216 and retains the rights to these products.  Elite has currently chosen to develop these products itself but expects to license these products at a later date to a third party who could provide funding for the remaining clinical studies, including a Phase III study, and who could provide sales and distribution for the product. The drug delivery technology underlying ELI-154 was originally developed under a joint venture with Elan which terminated in 2002.
 
According to the Elan Termination Agreement, Elite acquired all proprietary, development and commercial rights for the worldwide markets for the products developed by the joint venture, including ELI-154. Upon licensing or commercialization of ELI-154, Elite will pay a royalty to Elan pursuant to the Termination Agreement.  If Elite were to sell the product itself, Elite will pay a 1% royalty to Elan based on the product’s net sales, and if Elite enters into an agreement with another party to sell the product, Elite will pay a 9% royalty to Elan based on Elite’s net revenues from this product. (Elite’s net product revenues would include license fees, royalties, manufacturing profits and milestones) Elite is allowed to recoup all development costs including research, process development, analytical development, clinical development and regulatory costs before payment of any royalties to Elan.

Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement

On March 18, 2009, Elite and Epic Pharma, LLC and Epic Investments, LLC, a subsidiary of Epic Pharma LLC (collectively, “Epic”) entered into the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement (amended on April 30, 2009, June 1, 2009 and July 28, 2009). Epic is a pharmaceutical company that operates a business synergistic to that of Elite in the research and development, manufacturing and sales and marketing of oral immediate release and controlled-release drug products.

Under the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement (i) at least eight additional generic drug products will be developed by Epic at the Facility with the intent of filing abbreviated new drug applications for obtaining FDA approval of such generic drugs, (ii) Elite will be entitled to 15% of the profits generated from the sales of such additional generic drug products upon approval by the FDA, and (iii) Epic and Elite will share certain resources, technology and know-how in the development of drug products, which Elite believes will benefit the continued development of its current drug products.

For additional information regarding the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement, please see our disclosures under “Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement” in Item 7 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in our Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on March 23, 2009, May 6, 2009 and June 5, 2009, which are incorporated herein by reference.

Product Development Agreement

On August 27, 2010, Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Elite”) executed an agreement with Mikah Pharma, LLC (“Mikah”) to undertake and perform development work to facilitate the preparation of a regulatory filing for a product under development (the “Product Development Agreement”).  The product will be formulated with a previously approved drug substance and will be designed to be delivered in a unique delivery profile.  Among other responsibilities, Elite will provide formulation, analytical development, clinical batch manufacture and validation work for the product.  The parties agreed that, in lieu of cash, the transfer to Elite of the Naltrexone product in accordance with the terms of the Naltrexone Asset Purchase Agreement (see discussion at Item 2.01 below), which they valued at $200,000, constituted the consideration for the development services being performed by Elite under the Product Development Agreement.  Mikah will also pay to Elite, on a quarterly basis, a royalty in the amount of 5% of net sales of the product.  The royalty will be due and payable for the duration of the period beginning on the date that the product is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) and ending on the date of the introduction into the market of an equivalent generic product.  Upon approval of the new drug application by the FDA, Elite will manufacture the product and the parties will negotiate in good faith a manufacturing and supply agreement for the product. The Product Development Agreement has a term of 10 years.  There is no guarantee that the product will receive approval from the FDA.   A current report on form 8-K was filed on September 1, 2010 in relation to this announcement, such filing being incorporated herein by this reference.

 
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Novel Labs Investment

At the end of 2006, Elite entered into an agreement with VGS Pharma, LLC (“ VGS ”) and created Novel Laboratories, Inc. (“ Novel ”), a privately-held company specializing in pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing, licensing, acquisition and marketing of specialty generic pharmaceuticals. Novel's business strategy is to focus on its core strength in identifying and timely executing niche business opportunities in the generic pharmaceutical area. Elite owns approximately 10% of the outstanding shares of Class A Voting Common Stock of Novel.  To date, Elite has received no distributions or dividends from this investment.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s discussion addresses our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgment, including those related to bad debts, intangible assets, income taxes, workers compensation, and contingencies and litigation. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Management believes the following critical accounting policies, among others, affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its Consolidated Financial Statements. Our most critical accounting policies include the recognition of revenue upon completion of certain phases of projects under research and development contracts. We also assess a need for an allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that we believe is more likely than not to be realized. We assess the recoverability of long-lived assets and intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. We assess our exposure to current commitments and contingencies. It should be noted that actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Results of Consolidated Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

Our revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were $994,646, an increase of $218,430 or approximately 28% over revenues for the comparable period of the prior year, and consisted of $767,341 in manufacturing fees, $57,404 in lab fees and $169,901 in royalty fees. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009, consisted of $538,941 in manufacturing fees and $237,275 in royalty fees.  Manufacturing fees increased by approximately 42% due to timing of orders and shipments and growing demand for the Lodrane products. Royalty revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 decreased by $67,374, when compared to royalty revenues for the same quarter of the prior year.  This decrease is due to a timing difference in the prior year and is not an indicator of decreased overall Lodrane market sales.
 
Research and development costs for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were $150,436, a decrease of $108,890 or approximately 42% from $259,326 of such costs for the comparable period of the prior year.  Decreases were attributed to decreases in employee costs and consulting fees associated with the development of products and lower active pharmaceutical ingredient costs for product development.
 
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2010, were $379,104, a decrease of $12,996, or approximately 3% from $392,100 of general and administrative expenses for the comparable period of the prior year.  The decrease was primarily due to continued cost reduction initiatives throughout all aspects of our operations, offset by increased rent expense related to the operating lease entered into as of July 1, 2010.
 
Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was $25,960, a decrease of $23,540, or approximately 48%, from $49,230 for the comparable period of the prior year. The decrease was due to the implementation of improved manufacturing cost accounting systems which more accurately allocate depreciation expense among manufacturing and other operations, as well as non-essential machinery and equipment not being replaced upon reaching retirement, full depreciation.
 
Non-cash compensation through the issuance of stock options and warrants for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was $10,329, a decrease of $18,861, or approximately 65% from $29,190 for the comparable period of the prior year.  The decrease was due to the timing of the amortization schedule established at the time of issuance of the related stock options and warrants.

 
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Other income/(expenses) for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were $2,002,071, an increase in other income of $5,266,684 from the net other income/(expense) of $(3,264,613) for the comparable period of the prior year.  The increase in other income/(expenses) was due to derivative income relating to changes in the fair value of our preferred shares and outstanding warrants during the quarter ended September 30, 2010 totaling $2.4 million, as compared to a derivative expense of $2.9 million for the comparable period of the prior year.
 
 As a result of the foregoing, our net income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was $1,864,224 compared to a net loss of $(3,672,312) for the three months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 Compared to Six Months Ended September 30, 2009

Our revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2010 were $1,826,566, an increase of $236,475 or approximately 15% over revenues for the comparable period of the prior year, and consisted of $1,334,410 in manufacturing fees, $141,221 in lab fees and $350,935 in royalty fees. Revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2009, consisted of $1,204,005 in manufacturing fees and $386,086 in royalty fees.  Manufacturing fees increased by approximately 11% due to growing demand for the Lodrane products. Royalty revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 decreased by $35,151, when compared to royalty revenues for the same period of the prior year.  This decrease is due to a timing difference in the prior year and is not an indicator of decreased overall Lodrane market sales.
 
Research and development costs for the six months ended September 30, 2010 were $315,444, a decrease of $194,974 or approximately 38% from $510,418 of such costs for the comparable period of the prior year.  Decreases were attributed to decreases in employee costs and consulting fees associated with the development of products and lower active pharmaceutical ingredient costs for product development.
 
General and administrative expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2010, were $635,345, a decrease of $153,292, or approximately 20% from $788,637 of general and administrative expenses for the comparable period of the prior year.  The decrease was primarily due to continued cost reduction initiatives throughout all aspects of our operations.
 
Depreciation and amortization for the six months ended September 30, 2010 was $104,291, a decrease of $70,481, or approximately 40%, from $174,772 for the comparable period of the prior year. The decrease was due to the implementation of improved manufacturing cost accounting systems which more accurately allocate depreciation expense among manufacturing and other operations, as well as non-essential machinery and equipment not being replaced upon reaching retirement, full depreciation.
 
Non-cash compensation through the issuance of stock options and warrants for the six months ended September 30, 2010 was $25,687, a decrease of $58,866, or approximately 70% from $84,553 for the comparable period of the prior year.  The decrease was due to the timing of the amortization schedule established at the time of issuance of the related stock options and warrants.
 
Other income/(expenses) for the six months ended September 30, 2010 were $(2,670,555), a decrease in other income of $1,434,094 from the net other income/(expense) of $(1,236,461) for the comparable period of the prior year.  The decrease in other income/(expenses) was due to derivative expense related to changes in the fair value of our preferred shares and outstanding warrants during the six months ended September 30, 2010 totaling $1.8 million, as compared to $0.2 million for the comparable period of the prior year.
 
As a result of the foregoing, our net loss for the six months ended September 30, 2010 was $(2,905,171) compared to a net loss of $(2,520,819) for the six months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Material Changes in Financial Condition
 
Our working capital (total current assets less total current liabilities), decreased to a deficit of $2.6 million as of September 30, 2010 from a working capital deficit of $2.3 million as of March 31, 2010, primarily due to our net loss from operations, exclusive of non-cash charges.  In addition, it should be noted that current liabilities includes the entire principal amount due on the Company’s NJ-EDA Bonds Payable.  This amount, totaling $3.4 million has been classified as a current liability as a result of the Company receiving a notice of default from the Trustee of the NJ-EDA Bonds.  Please refer to Note 5 to our financial statements and Item 3 of this current report on Form 10-Q for further details.

 
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We achieved a positive cash flow from operations of $354,788 for the six months ended September 30, 2010, primarily due to deferred revenues relating to milestone payments, totaling $200,000, received from marketing contracts signed during the period and our net income/(loss) from continuing operations of  $(2,905,171),  increased by non cash charges totaling $2,822,360, which included depreciation and amortization of $241,626,  change in fair value of warrant derivative liabilities of $(2,723,747), change in fair value of preferred share derivative liabilities of $4,569,005, derivative interest payments satisfied through the issuance of common shares in lieu of cash of $670,360, and non cash compensation satisfied by the issuance of common stock and options of $25,687.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
Going concern considerations
 
As of September 30, 2010, the Company had a working capital deficit of $2.6 million, losses from operations totaling $0.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2010, other expenses totaling $2.7 million for the six months ended and a net loss of $2.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2010.

In addition, the Company has received Notice of Default from the Trustee of the NJED Bonds as a result of the utilization of the debt service reserve being used to pay interest payments due on September 1, 2009, March 1, 2010 and September 1, 2010 totaling $121k, $113k and $113k, respectively, and principal payments due on September 1, 2009 totaling $210k.  The debt service reserve was utilized to make such payments as a result of the Company’s not having sufficient funds available to make such payments when due.

The Company did not have sufficient funds available to make the principal payments due on September 1, 2010, totaling $200k and requested that the Trustee withdraw such funds from the debt service reserve.  The Company’s request was denied and accordingly the principal payment due on September 1, 2010, totaling $200k was not made.

The Company has requested a postponement of principal payments due on September 1, 2010, 2011 and 2012, with an aggregate of all such postponed principal payments being added to the principal payments due on September 1, 2013.  Resolution of the Company’s default on the NJEDA Bonds and our request for postponement of principal payments will have a significant effect on our ability to operate in the future.

Please refer to Note 5 to our financial statements and Item 3 of this current report on Form 10-Q for a more detailed discussion of the NJEDA Bonds and Notice of Default.

As of September 30, 2010, we had cash reserves of $593,853.  The completion of all transactions contemplated by the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement, including the consummation of the third closing thereof, is expected to provide additional funds to permit us to continue development of our product pipeline for more than two years.  Beyond two years, we anticipate that, with growth of Lodrane and the launch of the generic Hydromorphone 8mg and Naltrexone 50mg recently acquired pursuant to asset purchase agreements with Mikah Pharma LLC, Elite could be profitable.   In addition, the commercialization of the products developed at the Facility under the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement is expected to add a new revenue source for Elite. However, there can be no assurances as to the growth, success of development or commercialization of these products.

Despite the successful completion of the initial and second closings of the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement, there can be no assurances that we will be able to consummate the third closing pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement.  If such transactions are consummated, we will receive additional cash proceeds of $1.6875 million (which will include quarterly payments of $62,500 for a period of 11 quarters).  Even if we were able to successfully complete the third closing of the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement, we still may be required to seek additional capital in the future and there can be no assurances that we will be able to obtain such additional capital on favorable terms, if at all. For additional information regarding the Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement, please see our disclosures under “Epic Strategic Alliance Agreement” in Item 7 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in our Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on March 23, 2009, May 6, 2009, June 5, 2009 and July 1, 2010, which disclosures are incorporated herein by reference.

Based upon our current cash position, management has undertaken a review of our operations and implemented cost-cutting measures in an effort to eliminate any expenses which are not deemed critical to our current strategic objectives.  We will continue this process without impeding our ability to proceed with our critical strategic goals, which, as noted above, include developing our pain management and other products and manufacturing our current products.

 
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For the six months ended September 30, 2010, we realized approximately $0.4 million positive cash flow from operating activities.  Our working capital deficit at September 30, 2010 was approximately $2.6 million compared with working capital surplus of approximately $0.4 million at September 30, 2009.  Please note that the working capital deficit of $2.6 million as of September 30, 2010, includes the entire principal amount due in relation to the NJEDA Bonds.  This amount, totaling $3.4 million was first classified as a current liability as of March 31, 2010, due to the Notice of Default received from the Trustee in relation to the NJEDA Bonds.  The working capital surplus of $0.4 million as of September 30, 2009, does not include classification of such entire principal amount due on the NJEDA Bonds as a current liability.  Please refer to Note 5 to our financial statements and Item 3 of this current report on Form 10-Q for a more detailed discussion of the NJEDA Bonds and Notice of Default.

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2010, were approximately $0.6 million, an increase of approximately $0.4 million from the approximately $0.2 million at September 30, 2009.

As of September 30, 2010, our principal source of liquidity was approximately $0.6 of cash and cash equivalents.   Additionally, we may have access to funds through the exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants. There can be no assurance that the exercise of outstanding warrants or options will generate or provide sufficient cash.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that would be considered material to investors.

Effects of Inflation

We are subject to price risks arising from price fluctuations in the market prices of the products that we sell.  Management does not believe that inflation risk is material to our business or our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

ITEM 3.                                QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable

ITEM 4                                 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were not effective so that that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management in order to allow for timely decisions regarding disclosure.  A controls system cannot provide absolute assurance, however, that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.
 
Management has determined that, as of September 30, 2010, there were material weaknesses in both the design and effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.  A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

 
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The deficiencies in our internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures are related to the lack of segregation of duties due to the size of our accounting department, which replaced an outside accounting firm and non-employee Chief Financial Officer on July 1, 2009, and limited enterprise resource planning systems.  When our financial position improves, we intend to hire additional personnel and implement enterprise resource planning systems required to remedy such deficiencies.
 
Changes in Internal Controls
 
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15 (f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter September June 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II.               OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.                 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the ordinary course of business we may be subject to litigation from time to time. Except as follows, there is no past, pending or, to our knowledge, threatened litigation or administrative action to which we are a party or of which our property is the subject (including litigation or actions involving our officers, directors, affiliates, or other key personnel, or holders of record or beneficially of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities, or any associate of any such party) which in our opinion has, or is expected to have, a material adverse effect upon our business, prospects, financial condition or operations.

The PharmaNetwork, LLC v. Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – On or about September 3, 2010, The PharmaNetwork, LLC (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against the Company in the Superior Court of New Jersey Chancery Division: Bergen County (Docket No. C-272-10), with an amendment of this complaint being filed on or about September 24, 2010 (the “TPN Complaint”). The TPN Complaint consists of two counts.  The first count is for breach of contract and specific performance & injunctive relief and seeks judgment against the Company for (a) specific performance of the Product Collaboration Agreement made on or about November 26, 2006 (the “Agreement”) ; (b) injunctive relief enjoining the Company from using its assets for any purpose other than its obligations under the Agreement and the payment of the Company’s existing and continuing costs and expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business ; and (c) such other relief as the Court deems equitable and just.  The second count is for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and seeks judgment against the Company for (a) specific performance of the Product Collaboration Agreement made on or about November 26, 2006 (the “Agreement”) ; (b) injunctive relief enjoining the Company from using its assets for any purpose other than its obligations under the Agreement and the payment of the Company’s existing and continuing costs and expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business ; and (c) such other relief as the Court deems equitable and just.

Plaintiffs requests for injunctive relief have been denied pursuant to order of the court.

The Company disputes the claims, believes the lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against them.

On or about October 14, 2010, the Company filed its response to the TPN complaint and two counterclaims.  The first counterclaim asserts TPN’s breach of contract and seeks monetary damages in the sum of an amount no less than $1.125 million, plus interest.  The second counterclaim asserts TPN’s breach of its obligation of good faith and fair dealing to the Company and seeks monetary damages in the sum of an amount no less than $1.125 million, plus interest.

The case is presently in discovery stage.

ITEM 1A.              RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the Risk Factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.

ITEM 2.                 UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.  

During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, we issued 5,303,764 shares of our common stock to the holders of our Series B, C and D Preferred Stock.  The shares were issued in satisfaction of our obligation to pay $306,440 in dividends earned and/or accrued during the quarter ended June 30, 2010.  We did not receive any proceeds in exchange for the issuance of these securities.  We relied on the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 to issue the common stock.   The securities were offered and sold without any form of general solicitation or general advertising and the offerees made representations that they were accredited investors.

 
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ITEM 3.                 DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Please see the discussion in Note 5 to our financial statements titled “NJEDA Bonds” which is incorporated herein by this reference.

ITEM 4.                 REMOVED AND RESERVED

ITEM 5.                 OTHER INFORMATION

None.

 
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IT EM 6.                   EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed in the index below are filed as part of this report.
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
3.1(a)
 
Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, together with all other amendments thereto, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to (a) Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-101686), filed with the SEC on December 6, 2002 (the “Form S-4”), (b) Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 28, 2004 and filed with the SEC on July 29, 2004, (c) Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 26, 2008 and filed with the SEC on July 2, 2008, and (d) Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 19, 2008 and filed with the SEC on December 23, 2008.
     
3.1(b)
 
Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of the State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 6, 2004, and filed with the SEC on October 12, 2004.
     
3.1(c)
 
Certificate of Retirement with the Secretary of the State of the Delaware to retire 516,558 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 10, 2006, and filed with the SEC on March 14, 2006.
   
 
3.1(d)
 
Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series B 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of the State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 15, 2006, and filed with the SEC on March 16, 2006.
     
3.1(e)
 
Amended Certificate of Designations of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series B 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 24, 2007, and filed with the SEC on April 25, 2007.
     
3.1(f)
 
Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series C 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of the State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 24, 2007, and filed with the SEC on April 25, 2007.
     
3.1(g)
 
Amended Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series C 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of the State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 24, 2007, and filed with the SEC on April 25, 2007
     
3.1(h)
 
Amended Certificate of Designations of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series B 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 15, 2008, and filed with the SEC on September 16, 2008.
     
3.1(i)
 
Amended Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series C 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of the State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 15, 2008, and filed with the SEC on September 16, 2008.
     
3.1(j)
 
Amended Certificate of Designations of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series D 8% Convertible Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 15, 2008, and filed with the SEC on September 16, 2008.
     
3.1(k)
 
Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 1, 2009, and filed with the SEC on June 5, 2009.

 
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3.1(l)
 
Amended Certificate of Designations of the Series D 8% Convertible Preferred Stock as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on June 29, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July 1, 2010 and filed with the SEC on July 1, 2010
     
3.1(m)
 
Amended Certificate of Designations of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on June 29, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July 1, 2010 and filed with the SEC on July1, 2010
     
3.2
 
By-Laws of the Company, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (Reg. No. 333-90633) made effective on February 28, 2000 (the “Form SB-2”).
     
4.1
 
Form of specimen certificate for Common Stock of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form SB-2.
     
4.2
 
Form of specimen certificate for Series A 8% Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 6, 2004, and filed with the SEC on October 12, 2004.
     
4.3
 
Form of specimen certificate for Series B 8% Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 15, 2006 and filed with the SEC on March 16, 2006.
     
4.4
 
Form of specimen certificate for Series C 8% Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 24, 2007 and filed with the SEC on April 25, 2007.
     
4.5
 
Warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of Common Stock issued to DH Blair Investment Banking Corp., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2004.
     
4.6
 
Warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock issued to Jason Lyons incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2004.
     
4.7
 
Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to designees of lender with respect to financing of an equipment loan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2004.
     
4.8
 
Form of Short Term Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to purchasers in the private placement which initially closed on October 6, 2004 (the “Series A Financing”), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 6, 2004, and filed with the SEC on October 12, 2004
     
4.9
 
Form of Long Term Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to purchasers in the Series A Financing, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 6, 2004, and filed with the SEC on October 12, 2004.
     
4.10
 
Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to the Placement Agent, in connection with the Series A Financing, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 6, 2004, and filed with the SEC on October 12, 2004.
     
4.11
 
Form of Replacement Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock in connection with the offer to holders of Warrants in the Series A Financing (the “Warrant Exchange”), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 14, 2005, and filed with the SEC on December 20, 2005.
     
4.12
 
Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock to the Placement Agent, in connection with the Warrant Exchange, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 14, 2005, and filed with the SEC on December 20, 2005.

 
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4.13
 
Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to purchasers in the private placement which closed on March 15, 2006 (the “Series B Financing”), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 15, 2006 and filed with the SEC on March 16, 2006.
     
4.14
 
Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to purchasers in the Series B Financing, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 15, 2006 and filed with the SEC on March 16, 2006.
     
4.15
 
Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to the Placement Agent, in connection with the Series B Financing, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated March 15, 2006 and filed with the SEC on March 16, 2006.
     
4.16
 
Form of Warrant to purchase 600,000 shares of Common Stock issued to Indigo Ventures, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July 12, 2006 and filed with the SEC on July 18, 2006.
     
4.17
 
Form of Warrant to purchase up to 478,698 shares of Common Stock issued to VGS  PHARMA,  LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 6, 2006 and filed with the SEC on December 12, 2006.
     
4.18
 
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for 1,750,000 shares of Common Stock granted to Veerappan Subramanian, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(b) to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 6, 2006 and filed with the SEC on December 12, 2006.
     
4.19
 
Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to purchasers in the private placement which closed on April 24, 2007 (the “Series C Financing”), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 24, 2007 and filed with the SEC on April 25, 2007.
     
4.20
 
Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to the placement agent in the Series C Financing, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 24, 2007 and filed with the SEC on April 25, 2007.
     
4.21
 
Form of specimen certificate for Series D 8% Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated September 15, 2008 and filed with the SEC on September 16, 2008.
     
4.22
 
Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to purchasers in the private placement which closed on September 15, 2008 (the “Series D Financing”), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated September 15, 2008 and filed with the SEC on September 16, 2008.
     
4.23
 
Form of Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to the placement agent in the Series D Financing, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated September 15, 2008 and filed with the SEC on September 16, 2008.
     
4.24
 
Form of specimen certificate for Series E Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 1, 2009, and filed with the SEC on June 5, 2009.
     
4.25
 
Warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock issued to Epic Investments, LLC in the initial closing of the Strategic Alliance Agreement, dated as of March 18, 2009, by and among the Company, Epic Pharma, LLC and Epic Investments, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 1, 2009, and filed with the SEC on June 5, 2009.
     
10.1
 
Stipulation of Settlement and Release, dated as of June 25, 2010, by and among the Company, Midsummer Investment, Ltd., Bushido Capital Master Fund, LP, BCMF Trustees, LLC, Epic Pharma, LLC and Epic Investments, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July 1, 2010 and filed with the SEC on July 1, 2010
     
10.2
 
Amendment Agreement, dated as of June 25, 2010, by and among the Company, and the investors signatory thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July 1, 2010 and filed with the SEC on July 1, 2010

 
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10.3
 
Amendment Agreement, dated as of June 2010, by and among the Company, Epic Pharma, LLC and Epic Investments, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July 1, 2010 and filed with the SEC on July 1, 2010
     
10.4
 
Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of May 18, 2010, by and among Mikah Pharma LLC and the Company
     
10.5
 
Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 27, 2010, by and among Mikah Pharma LLC and the Company. Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  A description of this Asset Purchase Agreement is incorporated by reference to Item 2.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated August 27, 2010 and filed with SEC on September 1, 2010
     
10.6
 
Master Development and License Agreement, dated as of August 27, 2010, by and among Mikah Pharma LLC and the Company.  Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  A description of this Asset Purchase Agreement is incorporated by reference to Item 1.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated August 27, 2010 and filed with SEC on September 1, 2010
     
10.7
 
Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2010, by and among Epic Pharma LLC and the Company.  Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  A description of this Asset Purchase Agreement is incorporated by reference to Item 2.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated September 10, 2010 and filed with SEC on September 16, 2010
     
10.8
 
License Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2010, by and among Precision Dose Inc. and the Company.  Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  A description of this Asset Purchase Agreement is incorporated by reference to Item 1.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated September 10, 2010 and filed with SEC on September 16, 2010
     
10.9
 
Manufacturing and Supply Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2010, by and among Precision Dose Inc. and the Company.  Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  A description of this Asset Purchase Agreement is incorporated by reference to Item 1.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K, dated September 10, 2010 and filed with SEC on September 16, 2010
     
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.2
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 
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SIGNATURES
  
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

   
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
     
Date:       November 15, 2010               
 
/s/ Jerry Treppel
   
Jerry Treppel
   
Chief Executive Officer
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date:       November 15, 2010               
 
/s/ Carter J. Ward
   
Carter J. Ward
   
Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (“ Agreement ”), dated May 18, 2010 (the “ Effective Date ”), is between Mikah Pharma LLC , a limited liability company organized under the laws of Delaware ( Seller ”), and Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a publicly traded company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ( Buyer ”).

Background

Seller purchased several ANDA’s from a site that is operating under a Consent Decree, a copy of which was provided to Buyer, which may subject the ANDA (as defined below) to be subject to additional scrutiny before FDA permits the Products (as defined below) to be manufactured elsewhere. Nevertheless, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Consent Decree, Buyer wishes to purchase and Seller wishes to sell, the ANDA(s) listed in this Agreement.

ARTICLE 1
 
DEFINITIONS
 
Section 1.1     Definitions
 
All terms not defined below are defined elsewhere in this Agreement.

Affiliate ” means any Person that directly or indirectly Controls, is Controlled by or is under common Control with another Person.  A Person will be deemed to “ Control ” another Person if it has the power to direct or cause the direction of the other Person, whether through ownership of securities, by contract or otherwise.

Agency ” means any governmental regulatory authority or authorities in the United States responsible for granting approval(s), clearance(s), qualification(s), license(s) or permit(s) for any aspect of the research, development, manufacture, marketing, distribution or sale of a Product.  The term “Agency” includes, but is not limited to, the FDA and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

ANDA ” means Abbreviated New Drug Application number 76-723 (Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 8 mg) and all amendments thereto, that have to date been filed with the FDA seeking authorization and approval to manufacture, package, ship and sell, as more fully defined in 21 C.F.R. Part 314, the Products.
 
ANDA Technology and Scientific Materials ” means any technological, scientific, chemical or biological materials, trade secrets, know-how, intellectual property, techniques, data, inventions, practices, methods and all other confidential and proprietary technical, research, development and other applicable business information (whether patented, patentable or otherwise) related to the manufacture, validation, packaging, release testing, stability and shelf life of the Product, including all Product formulations, in existence and in the possession of Seller as of the Closing Date.
 
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Assumed Liabilities ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.

Bill of Sale ” means a bill of sale to be delivered by Seller to Buyer effective on the Closing Date, substantially in the form of Exhibit A .

Business Day ” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banks in New York, New York, USA are permitted or required to close by law or regulation.

Encumbrance ” means any mortgage, charge, lien, security interest, easement, right of way, pledge or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever.
 
Excluded Liabilities ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.
 
FDA ” means the United States Food and Drug Administration.
 
Governmental Entity ” means any court, administrative agency, department or commission or other governmental authority or instrumentality, whether U.S. or non-U.S.
 
Governmental Rule ” means any law, judgment, order, decree, statute, ordinance, rule or regulation issued or promulgated by any Governmental Entity.
 
Liabilities ” means any and all debts, liabilities and obligations, whether accrued or fixed, absolute or contingent, matured or unmatured, or determined or determinable, including those arising under any law, action or governmental order and those arising under any contract, agreement, arrangement, commitment or undertaking, or otherwise.
 
Losses ” means, collectively, any and all damages, losses, taxes, Liabilities, claims judgments, penalties, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses).
 
Material Adverse Effect ” means an effect which is material and adverse to the Purchased Assets taken as a whole, but does not include: (i) any adverse effect due to changes in conditions generally affecting (A) the healthcare industry or (B) the United States economy as whole, (ii) any change or adverse effect caused by, or relating to, the announcement of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (iii) any adverse effect due to legal or regulatory changes.
 
Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement ” means the Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement entered into by the parties.
 
Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, business association, organization, Governmental Entity or other entity.
 
Pre-Closing Period ” means the period beginning on the Effective Date and continuing until the Closing Date.
 
Product(s) ” means the pharmaceutical or products now or hereafter described in the ANDA.
 
Purchase Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.
 
 
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Specifications ” means the procedures, requirements, standards, quality control testing and other data in the ANDA, to the extent they exist, which are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement, along with any valid amendments, supplements or modifications thereto.
 
Territory ” means the United States and its territories, possessions, and commonwealths, including Puerto Rico.
 
United States ” or “ U.S .” or “ U.S.A .” means the United States of America.
 
Section 1.2     Interpretation
 
When used in this Agreement the words “include”, “includes” and “including” will be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.”  Any terms defined in the singular will have a comparable meaning when used in the plural, and vice-versa.
 
Section 1.3     Currency
 
All currency amounts referred to in this Agreement are in United States Dollars, unless otherwise specified.

ARTICLE 2
 
SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS
 
Section 2.1     Purchase and Sale
 
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, on the Closing Date, Seller will sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer will purchase, acquire and accept, all right, title and interest  of Seller in, to and under the Purchased Assets, for aggregate consideration of $225,000 (the “ Purchase Price ”), comprised of an initial payment of $150,000 to be made to Seller upon execution of this Agreement (the “ Initial Payment ”) and a second payment of $75,000 to be made to Seller on June 15, 2010 (the “ Final Payment ”).   The Final Payment shall be made, at the sole option of Buyer, in either cash or shares of common stock of Elite Pharmaceuticals with an aggregate value of $75,000, based on the closing price on May 18, 2010.
 
Section 2.2     Purchased Assets
 
The term “ Purchased Assets ” means the following properties, assets and rights of whatever kind and nature, tangible or intangible, of Seller existing on the Closing Date that relate solely and exclusively to the ANDA and any testing, data, studies, and formulations created in connection therewith including: (i) the ANDA, (ii) any correspondence with the FDA in Seller’s possession with respect to the ANDA, (iii) the right of reference to the Drug Master Files, as set forth in the ANDA; (iv) the ANDA Technology and Scientific Materials; and (v) a fully-paid, perpetual, royalty-free exclusive license to use any Product technology which is associated with or incorporated in the Product and to include the same in any other product of Seller, but only for Buyer’s use in connection with the manufacture in the Territory of any Product.
 
 
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Section 2.3     Assumption of Certain Liabilities and Obligations
 
From and after the Closing, Buyer will assume, be responsible for and pay, perform and discharge when due only those Liabilities (including any Liabilities for taxes owed by Buyer) in connection with the Purchased Assets, the use thereof and the later sale of any Product by Buyer arising from and after the Effective Date and only with respect to events, conditions, actions or circumstances first arising after the Effective Date, including but not limited to (i) Liabilities arising from any patent or trademark infringement claim or lawsuit brought by any Third Party, (ii) any product liability claim, and (iii) Liabilities arising from FDA or any other Governmental Entity action or notification after the Effective Date (collectively, the “ Assumed Liabilities ”).  Buyer will not assume or be liable for any Liabilities arising in connection with the Product and the Purchased Assets prior to the Closing Date, including Liabilities resulting from Third Party agreements of Seller or its Affiliates and Third Party claims arising out of acts or omissions of Seller prior to Closing Date (collectively, the “ Excluded Liabilities ”).
 
Section 2.4    Buyer’s Grant of License
 
As nothing in this Agreement is intended to relinquish or convey any rights Seller may have to manufacture or sell the Products outside of the Territory, Buyer hereby grants Seller and its Affiliates a fully-paid, perpetual, royalty-free non-exclusive license to use the ANDA Technology and Scientific Materials, but only for Seller’s use in connection with the manufacture, registration or sale of the Products outside of the Territory.
 
ARTICLE 3
 
CLOSING
 
Section 3.1     Closing Date
 
The closing of the sale and transfer of the Purchased Assets (the “ Closing ”) will take place at the offices of either Buyer or Seller or by fax or mail, or other place as designated by Seller.  The Closing shall take place on the Effective Date or first Business Day following the execution of this Agreement; provided , however , all of the conditions to each party’s obligations under this Article have been satisfied or waived, or at such other time, date and place as will be mutually agreed to by the parties hereto (such date of the Closing being hereinafter referred to as the “ Closing Date ”).
 
Section 3.2     Conditions to Closing
 
The obligation of Buyer to purchase the Purchased Assets from Seller and the obligations of Seller to sell, assign, convey and deliver the Purchased Assets to Buyer will be subject to the satisfaction prior to the Closing Date that no temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be threatened or in effect.
 
Section 3.3     Conditions to Obligations of Buyer
 
The obligation of Buyer to purchase the Purchased Assets from Seller is subject to the satisfaction on and as of the Closing of each of the following conditions:
 
 
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(a)          Representations .  The representations and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement will be true and correct as of the Closing as though made on and as of the Closing, except to the extent such representations and warranties relate to an earlier date (in which case such representation and warranties will be true and correct as of such earlier date).
 
(b)          Performance of Obligations of Seller .  Seller will have performed or complied in all material respects with all obligations, conditions and covenants required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing.
 
(c)          Closing Deliveries .  Seller will have executed and delivered to Buyer the (i) Bill of Sale, and (ii) a “Transfer of Ownership” letter to the FDA, relating to the ANDA, as prescribed in 21 CFR 314.72 upon Buyer’s request. Buyer shall request the “Transfer of Ownership” before the commercialization of the ANDA.
 
(d)          ANDA .  As further described in Section 6.2, Seller will deliver the ANDA to Buyer.
 
Section 3.4     Conditions to the Obligations of Seller
 
The obligations of Seller to sell, assign, convey, and deliver the Purchased Assets, or to cause the Purchased Assets to be sold, assigned, conveyed or delivered, as applicable, to Buyer are subject to the satisfaction on and as of the Closing of each of the following conditions:
 
(a)          Representations and Warranties .  The representations and warranties of Buyer set forth in this Agreement will be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing as though made on and as of the Closing, except: (i) to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date (in which case such representations and warranties will be true and correct as of such earlier date) and (ii) for breaches of representations and warranties as to matters that individually or in the aggregate would not materially interfere with Buyer’s performance of its obligations hereunder; and
 
(b)          Closing Deliveries .  Buyer will have made the Initial Payment to Seller in immediately available funds.

ARTICLE 4
 
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
 
As of each of the Effective Date and Closing Date, Seller hereby represents to Buyer as follows:
 
Section 4.1     Seller Organization; Good Standing
 
Seller is a limited liability company, duly organized, validity existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.  Seller has the requisite power and authority to own the Purchased Assets and to carry on its business as currently conducted.  Seller is duly qualified to conduct business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to so qualify or be in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
 
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Section 4.2     Authority; Execution and Delivery
 
Seller has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transaction contemplated.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller and the consummation of the transactions contemplated have been validly authorized.  This Agreement has been executed and delivered by Seller and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer, will constitute the legal and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent transfer and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally from time to time in effect and to general principles of equity (including concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing) regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.
 
Section 4.3     Consents; No Violation, Etc.
 
The execution and delivery of this Agreement do not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and the compliance with the terms hereof will not: (i) violate any Governmental Rule applicable to Seller, (ii) conflict with any provision of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws (or similar organizational document) of Seller, (iii) conflict with any contract of Seller or (iv) to the knowledge of Seller, violate any rights of any non-party, or (v) require any approval, authorization, consent, license, exemption, filing or registration with any court, arbitrator or Governmental Entity, except, with respect to the foregoing clauses (i) and (iii), for such violations or conflicts which would not have a Material Adverse Effect or materially interfere with Seller’s performance of its obligations hereunder or, with respect to the foregoing clause (v), for such approvals, authorizations, consents, licenses, exemptions, filings or registrations which have been obtained or made or which, if not obtained or made, would not have a Material Adverse Effect or interfere with Seller’s performance of its obligations hereunder.
 
Section 4.4     Litigation
 
To the knowledge of Seller, there are no claims, suits, actions or other proceedings pending or threatened in writing against Seller at law or in equity before or by any federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, which may in any way materially adversely affect the performance of Seller’s obligations under this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.  There are no outstanding claims, suits, actions, judgments, orders, injunctions, decrees or awards against Seller in connection with the Purchased Assets, this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby that have not been satisfied in all material respects.
 
Section 4.5     Title to Purchased Assets; AS IS
 
Seller has good and valid title to all of the Purchased Assets, as the case may be, free and clear of all Encumbrances.  Buyer agrees that it is purchasing and will take possession of the Purchased Assets in their AS IS condition and that Buyer has been given the opportunity to conduct such investigations and inspections of the Purchased Assets as it deems necessary or appropriate.
 
 
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Section 4.6     Purchased Assets AS IS
 
SELLER DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTAIONS AND WARRANTIES THAT THE FDA WILL APPROVE ANY FILINGS FOR OR RELATED TO THE AND AS TRANSFERRED HEREUNDER OR THAT BUYER WILL EVER BE ABLE TO PRODUCE A COMMERICALLY SALEABLE PRODUCT AS TO THE ANDAS.  SELLER FURTHER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ADEQUACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE FORMULATION OR OTHER DATA UNDERLYING THE ANDAS AND FURTHER MAKES NO REPRESENTAION AS TO THE REGULATORY SUFFICIENCY OF THE ANDAS.
 
Section 4.7     Exclusive Representations and Warranties
 
Other than the representations and warranties set forth in this Article 4, Seller is not making any other representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the Purchased Assets.
 
ARTICLE 5
 
REPRESENTATIONS  OF BUYER
 
As of each of the Effective Date and Closing Date, Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller as follows:
 
Section 5.1     Buyer’s Organization; Good Standing
 
Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.  Buyer is not in arrears of any taxes and is not under investigation by any Governmental Entity.  Buyer has requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as it is currently being conducted.  Buyer is qualified to conduct business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in every jurisdiction where the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to so qualify or be in good standing would not prevent or materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
 
Section 5.2     Authority; Execution and Delivery
 
Buyer has the corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been authorized.  This Agreement has been executed and delivered by Buyer and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller, constitutes the legal and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent transfer and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally from time to time in effect and to general principles of equity (including concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing regardless) of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.
 
Section 5.3     Consents; Notices; No Violations, Etc.
 
The execution and delivery of this Agreement do not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and the compliance with the terms hereof will not: (i) violate any Governmental Rule, (ii) conflict with any provision of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws of Buyer, (iii) conflict with any material contract to which Buyer is a party or by which it is otherwise bound or (iv) require any approval, authorization, consent, license, exemption, filing or registration with any court, arbitrator or Governmental Entity, except with respect to the foregoing clauses (i) and (iii), for such violations or conflicts which would not materially interfere with Buyer’s performance of its obligations hereunder or, with respect to the foregoing clause (iv), for such approvals, authorizations, consents, licenses, exemptions, filings or registrations which have been obtained or made or which, if not obtained or made, would not materially interfere with Buyer’s performance of its obligations hereunder.
 
 
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Section 5.4     Litigation
 
As of the date hereof, there is no suit, claim, action, investigation or proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of Buyer, threatened against Buyer or any of its Affiliates which if adversely determined would delay the ability of Buyer to perform any of its obligations hereunder.
 
Section 5.5     Status of ANDA
 
Buyer has reviewed each of the ANDA, recognizes that they may be subject to additional scrutiny by the FDA as a result of the Consent Decree, and recognizes and assumes all risks and costs directly or indirectly associated with obtaining FDA approval to manufacture, packaging, and marketing of any of the Products.
 
Section 5.6     Assumption of Regulatory Commitments
 
From and after the Closing Date, Buyer will assume control of and responsibility for all costs, obligations and Liabilities arising from or related to, any commitments or obligations to any Governmental Entity involving the ANDA and any of the other Purchased Assets.
 
ARTICLE 6
 
OTHER AGREEMENTS
 
Section 6.1     Confidentiality
 
The parties agree that the exchange of confidential information and materials relating to the Purchased Assets and the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall be governed by the Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.  The term of the Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement is hereby extended by the parties for five (5) years beyond the term of the Agreement. 
 
Section 6.2     Transfer of ANDA
 
For a period of 30 days from and after the Closing Date, Seller will cooperate with Buyer in disclosing and copying any relevant records and reports which are required to be made, maintained and reported pursuant to Governmental Rules in the Territory with respect to the ANDA that is a part of the Purchased Assets.  The parties hereby agree to use reasonable efforts to take any other actions required by the FDA to effect the transactions contemplated herein.  All costs related thereto will be borne by Buyer.
 
 
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Section 6.3     Further Action; Consents; Filings
 
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereof, Seller and Buyer will use their respective reasonable efforts to:  (i) take, or cause to be taken, all actions necessary and proper under applicable Governmental Rules or otherwise to satisfy the conditions to Closing and consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) obtain from the requisite Governmental Entities any consents, licenses, permits, waivers, approvals, authorizations or orders required to be obtained or made in connection with the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and (iii) make all necessary filings, and thereafter make any other advisable submissions, with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement required under any applicable Governmental Rules.  The parties hereto will cooperate with each other in connection with the making of all filings, including by providing all such non-confidential documents to the other party hereto and its advisors prior to filing and, if requested, by accepting all reasonable additions, deletions or changes suggested in connection therewith.  Seller and Buyer will furnish all information required for any application or other filing to be made pursuant to the rules and regulations of any applicable Governmental Rules in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
 
ARTICLE 7
 
TERMINATION AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
 
Section 7.1     Termination
 
(a)         This Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby abandoned at any time prior to the Closing:
 
 
(i)
by mutual written consent of Seller and Buyer; or
 
 
(ii)
by Buyer if any of the conditions set forth in Section 3.3 will have become incapable of fulfillment and will not have been waived by Buyer; or
 
 
(iii)
by Seller if any of the conditions set forth in Section 3.4 will have become incapable of fulfillment and will not have been waived by Seller,
 
provided, the party seeking termination pursuant to clause (ii) or (iii) is not in breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement.
 
(b)         In the event of termination of this Agreement by either party pursuant to this Section, written notice thereof will be given to the other party and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be terminated, without further action by either party.  If the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are terminated as provided herein:
 
 
(i)
Buyer will return the Purchased Assets and all documents and other material received from Seller relating to the Purchased Assets and to the transactions contemplated hereby, whether so obtained before or after the execution hereof, to Seller; and
 
 
(ii)
All confidential information received by Buyer with respect to Seller, the Purchased Assets will be continued to be treated confidential in accordance with the Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement.
 
 
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Section 7.2     Amendments and Waivers
 
This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed by both parties hereto.  By an instrument in writing, Buyer, on the one hand, or Seller, on the other hand, may waive compliance by the other party with any term or provision of this Agreement that such other party was or is obligated to comply with or perform.

ARTICLE 8
 
INDEMNIFICATION
 
Section 8.1     Survival
 
All representations and warranties of Seller and Buyer contained herein or made pursuant hereto will survive the Closing Date for an indefinite period or until such time as Buyer and Seller shall mutually agree in writing.  The covenants and agreements of the parties hereto contained in this Agreement will survive and remain in full force for the applicable periods described therein or, is no such period is specified, indefinitely.  Any right of indemnification pursuant to this Article with respect to a claimed breach of a representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or obligation shall expire only upon written release by the party whom such representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or obligation is owed.  The provisions of this Section 8.1 will survive for so long as any other Section of this Agreement will survive.
 
Section 8.2     Indemnification by Seller
 
Seller hereby agrees to indemnify and defend Buyer and its Affiliates, and their respective officers, directors and employees (the “ Buyer Indemnified Parties ”) against, and agrees to hold them harmless from, any claims for Losses by a non-party to the extent such Losses arise from or in connection with the following:
 
(a)         breach or alleged breach by Seller and/or any of its Affiliates or successors in interest thereto of any representation or warranty made by it contained in this Agreement;
 
(b)         any breach or alleged breach by Seller and/or any of its Affiliates or successors in interest thereto of any of its covenants, agreements or obligations contained in this Agreement;
 
(c)         events, conditions actions or circumstances arising prior to the Closing; or
 
(d)         Indemnification of Buyer
 
Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify and defend Seller and its Affiliates and related companies, and their respective officers, directors and employees (the “ Seller Indemnified Parties ”) against, and agrees to hold them harmless from, any Losses by a non-party to the extent such Losses arise from or in connection with the following:
 
(e)         any breach or alleged breach by Buyer and/or any of its Affiliates or successors in interest of any representation or warranty made by it contained in this Agreement;
 
 
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(f)         any breach or alleged breach by Buyer and/or any of its Affiliates or successors in interest of any of its covenants, agreements or obligations contained in this Agreement;  or
 
(g)         any and all liability in connection with the use and sale by Buyer of the Product or the ANDA after the Closing.
 
Section 8.3     Procedure
 
(a)         In order for an Indemnified Party under this Article 8 (an “ Indemnified Party ”) to be entitled to any indemnification provided for under this Agreement, the Indemnified Party will, within a reasonable period of time following the discovery of the matters giving rise to any Losses, notify its applicable insurer and the indemnifying party under this Article 8 (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) in writing of its claim for indemnification for such Losses, specifying in reasonable detail the nature of the Losses and the amount of the liability estimated to accrue therefrom; provided , however , that failure to give notification will not affect the indemnification provided hereunder, except to the extent the Indemnifying Party will have been actually prejudiced as a result of the failure.  Thereafter, the Indemnified Party will deliver to the Indemnifying Party, within a reasonable period of time after the Indemnified Party’s receipt of such request, all information, records and documentation reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party with respect to such Losses.  The Indemnifying Party shall control all litigation reflecting to the indemnification.  Without limiting the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall control choice of counsel, staffing, and all decisions to be made with the litigation.
 
(b)         If the indemnification sought pursuant hereto involves a claim made by a non-party against the Indemnified Party (a “ Non-Party Claim ”), the Indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate in the defense of such Non-Party Claim and, if it so chooses, to assume the defense of such Non-Party Claim with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party.  Should the Indemnifying Party so elect to assume the defense of a Non-Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party will not be liable to the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof.  If the Indemnifying Party assumes such defense, the Indemnifying Party will control such defense.  The Indemnifying Party will be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel employed by the Indemnified Party for any period during which the Indemnifying Party has not assumed the defense thereof (other than during any period in which the Indemnified Party will have failed to give notice of the Non-Party Claim as provided above).  If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend or prosecute a Non-Party Claim, all of the parties hereto will cooperate in the defense or prosecution thereof.  Such cooperation will include the retention and (upon the Indemnifying Party’s request) the provision to the Indemnifying Party of records and information, which are reasonably relevant to such Non-Party Claim, and making employees available on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any material provided hereunder.  If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend or prosecute any Non-Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party will seek the approval of the Indemnified Party (not to be unreasonably withheld) to any settlement, compromise or discharge of such Non-Party Claim the Indemnifying Party may recommend and which by its terms obligates the Indemnifying Party to pay the full amount of the liability in connection with such Non-Party Claim.  Whether or not the Indemnifying Party will have assumed the defense of a Non-Party Claim, the Indemnified Party will not admit any liability with respect to, or settle, compromise or discharge, such Non-Party Claim without the Indemnifying Party’s prior written consent).  The Indemnifying Party shall reimburse upon demand, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in cooperation with the defense or prosecution of the Non-Party Claim.
 
 
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ARTICLE 9

GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Section 9.1     Expenses
 
Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, all costs and expenses, including fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and accountants, incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby will be paid by the party incurring such costs and expenses, whether or not the Closing will have occurred.
 
Section 9.2     Further Assurances and Actions
 
Each of the parties hereto, upon the request of the other party hereto, whether before or after the Closing and without further consideration, will do, execute, acknowledge and deliver or cause to be done, executed, acknowledged or delivered all such further acts, deeds, documents, assignments, transfers, conveyances, powers of attorney and assurances as may be reasonably necessary to effect complete consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  Seller and Buyer agree to execute and deliver such other documents, certificates, agreements and other writings and to take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to consummate or implement expeditiously the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
 
Section 9.3     Notices
 
All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given or made pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing signed by the sender and shall be deemed duly given:  (a) on the date delivered, if personally delivered, (b) on the date sent by facsimile with automatic confirmation by the transmitting machine showing the proper number of pages were transmitted without error, (c) on the Business Day after being sent by Federal Express or another recognized overnight mail service which utilizes a written form of receipt for next day or next business day delivery, or (d) upon receipt after mailing, if mailed by United States postage-prepaid certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, in each case addressed to the applicable party at the address set forth below: provided that a party may change its address for receiving notice by the proper giving of notice hereunder:

(a) if to Buyer, to:

Elite pharmaceuticals
165 Ludlow Avenue
Northvale, New Jersey 07647

Attn: Jerry Treppel, President and CEO

(b) if Seller, to :

Mikah Pharma LLC
20 Kilmer Drive
Hillsborough, New Jersey  08844

Attention: Nasrat Hakim, President and CEO
 
 
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Section 9.4     Headings
 
The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and will not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
 
Section 9.5     Severability
 
If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced under any law or public policy, all other terms and provisions of this Agreement will nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any party.  Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto will negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties hereto as closely as possible in an acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.
 
Section 9.6     Counterparts
 
This Agreement may be executed in one (1) or more counterparts, all of which will be considered one and the same agreement and will become effective when one more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to the other parties hereto.
 
Section 9.7     Entire Agreement: No Non-Party Beneficiaries
 
This Agreement and the Exhibits hereto constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior agreements and understandings both written and oral (including any letter or intent, memorandum of understanding electronic communicators, e-mail or term sheet), between or among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.  Except as specifically provided herein or therein, such agreements are not intended to confer upon any non-party other than the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder or thereunder.
 
Section 9.8     Governing Law
 
This Agreement and any and all matters arising directly or indirectly herefrom shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, U.S.A. applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely in such state, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof.
 
Section 9.9     Jurisdiction, Venue, Service of Process
 
Buyer and Seller agree to irrevocably submit to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts in the state of New Jersey for any suit, action or other proceeding arising out of this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby. Each party agrees that service of any process, summons, notice or document by U.S. registered mail or recognized international courier service to such party’s address set forth in this Agreement shall be effective service of process.
 
 
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Section 9.10   Specific Performance
 
The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event any provision of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with the terms hereof and that the parties will be entitled to specific performance of the terms hereof, in addition to any other remedy at law or in equity, without the necessity of demonstrating the inadequacy of monetary damages and without the posting of a bond.
 
Section 9.11   Force Majeure
 
Neither party will be in default of this Agreement to the extent that performance of its obligations (other than obligations to pay amounts owed under this Agreement) is delayed or prevented by reason of events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation, earthquake, flood or other acts of God, fire, explosion, terrorism, war, compliance with laws, regulations or governmental or judicial orders, labor disputes, unavailability of transportation (“ Force Majeure ”).  Should either party be delayed in or prevented from performing any of its obligations under this Agreement by reason of Force Majeure, such party shall give prompt notice thereof to the other party and shall be obligated to perform the affected obligations within sixty (60) days after the Force Majeure ceases to delay or prevent performance thereof.
 
Section 9.12   Publicity
 
Neither party will make any public announcement concerning, or otherwise publicly disclose, any information with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the terms and conditions hereof without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may make any public disclosure concerning the transactions contemplated hereby that in the opinion of such party’s counsel may be required by law or the rules of any stock exchange on which such party’s or its Affiliates’ securities trade; provided , however , the party making such disclosure will provide the non-disclosing party with a copy of the intended disclosure reasonably, and to the extent practicable, prior to public dissemination, and the parties hereto will coordinate with one another regarding the timing, form and content of such disclosure.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, after the Closing, Buyer may publicize its ability to market and sell the Product without approval from Seller.
 
Section 9.13   Assignment
 
Neither party may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party; provided , however , that either party may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the other party, to an Affiliate or to a successor of the assignment party by reason of merger, sale of all or substantially all of its assets or any similar transaction.  Any permitted assignee or successor-in-interest will assume all obligations of its assignor under this Agreement.  No assignment will relieve either party of its responsibility for the performance of any obligation.  This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective representatives thereunto duly authorized, all as of the date first written above.
 
MIKAH PHARMA LLC
 
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
 
       
By:
   
By:
   
Name: Nasrat Hakim
 
Name: Chris Dick
 
Title:   President and CEO
 
Title: President
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT A

BILL OF SALE

THIS BILL OF SALE, dated May 18, 2010, is executed by Mikah Pharma LLC (“Seller”), a limited liability company organized under the laws of Delaware in favor of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Buyer”), a publically traded company organized under the laws of Delaware, pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated May 18, 2010 (the “Agreement”), by and between Seller and Buyer.  Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Agreement.

i.           The Agreement provides for, among other things, the sale of the Purchased Assets by Seller to Buyer.

ii.          In consideration of the payment of the Purchase Price, Seller by this Bill of Sale does hereby immediately sell, transfer, assign and deliver to Buyer, all of Seller’s rights, title and interest in and to the Purchased Assets, notwithstanding that the Final Payment is to be made following the Closing.

iii.         Seller hereby agrees that from time to time after the delivery of this instrument, at Buyer’s request and without further consideration, Seller will do, execute, acknowledge and deliver, or will cause to be done, executed, acknowledged and delivered, all such further acts, deeds, conveyances,  transfers, assignments, powers of attorney and assurances as reasonably may be required more effectively to convey, transfer to and vest in Buyer, and to put Buyer in possession of, the Purchased Assets.

iv.         This instrument is executed by, and will be binding upon, Seller and its successors and assigns for the uses and purposes set forth herein.

v.          This Bill of Sale shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Bill of Sale has been duly executed and delivered by Seller as of the date and year first written above.

MIKAH PHARMA  LLC
 
By:
 
 
Nasrat Hakim
 
President and CEO
 
 
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{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
   
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (“ Agreement ”), dated August 27, 2010 (the “ Effective Date ”), is between Mikah Pharma LLC , a limited liability company organized under the laws of Delaware ( Seller ”), and Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a publicly traded company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ( Buyer ”).

Background

Seller purchased several ANDA’s from a site that is operating under a Consent Decree, a copy of which was provided to Buyer, which may subject the ANDA (as defined below) to be subject to additional scrutiny before FDA permits the Products (as defined below) to be manufactured elsewhere. Nevertheless, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Consent Decree, Buyer wishes to purchase and Seller wishes to sell, the ANDA(s) listed in this Agreement.

ARTICLE 1
 
DEFINITIONS
 
Section 1.1      Definitions
 
All terms not defined below are defined elsewhere in this Agreement.

Affiliate ” means any Person that directly or indirectly Controls, is Controlled by or is under common Control with another Person.  A Person will be deemed to “ Control ” another Person if it has the power to direct or cause the direction of the other Person, whether through ownership of securities, by contract or otherwise.

Agency ” means any governmental regulatory authority or authorities in the United States responsible for granting approval(s), clearance(s), qualification(s), license(s) or permit(s) for any aspect of the research, development, manufacture, marketing, distribution or sale of a Product.  The term “Agency” includes, but is not limited to, the FDA and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

ANDA ” means Abbreviated New Drug Application number 75-274 (Naltrexone Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 50 mg) and all amendments thereto, that have to date been filed with the FDA seeking authorization and approval to manufacture, package, ship and sell, as more fully defined in 21 C.F.R. Part 314, the Products.
 
ANDA Technology and Scientific Materials ” means any technological, scientific, chemical or biological materials, trade secrets, know-how, intellectual property, techniques, data, inventions, practices, methods and all other confidential and proprietary technical, research, development and other applicable business information (whether patented, patentable or otherwise) related to the manufacture, validation, packaging, release testing, stability and shelf life of the Product, including all Product formulations, in existence and in the possession of Seller as of the Closing Date.
 
 
  
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Assumed Liabilities ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.

Bill of Sale ” means a bill of sale to be delivered by Seller to Buyer effective on the Closing Date, substantially in the form of Exhibit A .

Business Day ” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banks in New York, New York, USA are permitted or required to close by law or regulation.

Encumbrance ” means any mortgage, charge, lien, security interest, easement, right of way, pledge or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever.
 
Excluded Liabilities ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.
 
FDA ” means the United States Food and Drug Administration.
 
Governmental Entity ” means any court, administrative agency, department or commission or other governmental authority or instrumentality, whether U.S. or non-U.S.
 
Governmental Rule ” means any law, judgment, order, decree, statute, ordinance, rule or regulation issued or promulgated by any Governmental Entity.
 
Liabilities ” means any and all debts, liabilities and obligations, whether accrued or fixed, absolute or contingent, matured or unmatured, or determined or determinable, including those arising under any law, action or governmental order and those arising under any contract, agreement, arrangement, commitment or undertaking, or otherwise.
 
Losses ” means, collectively, any and all damages, losses, taxes, Liabilities, claims judgments, penalties, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses).
 
Material Adverse Effect ” means an effect which is material and adverse to the Purchased Assets taken as a whole, but does not include: (i) any adverse effect due to changes in conditions generally affecting (A) the healthcare industry or (B) the United States economy as whole, (ii) any change or adverse effect caused by, or relating to, the announcement of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (iii) any adverse effect due to legal or regulatory changes.
 
Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement ” means the Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement entered into by the parties.
 
Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, business association, organization, Governmental Entity or other entity.
 
Pre-Closing Period ” means the period beginning on the Effective Date and continuing until the Closing Date.
 
 
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{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
Product(s) ” means the pharmaceutical or products now or hereafter described in the ANDA.
 
Purchase Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.
 
Specifications ” means the procedures, requirements, standards, quality control testing and other data in the ANDA, to the extent they exist, which are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement, along with any valid amendments, supplements or modifications thereto.
 
Territory ” means the United States and its territories, possessions, and commonwealths, including Puerto Rico.
 
United States ” or “ U.S .” or “ U.S.A .” means the United States of America.
 
Section 1.2       Interpretation
 
When used in this Agreement the words “include”, “includes” and “including” will be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.”  Any terms defined in the singular will have a comparable meaning when used in the plural, and vice-versa.
 
Section 1.3       Currency
 
All currency amounts referred to in this Agreement are in United States Dollars, unless otherwise specified.

ARTICLE 2
 
SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS
 
Section 2.1       Purchase and Sale
 
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, on the Closing Date, Seller will sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer will purchase, acquire and accept, all right, title and interest  of Seller in, to and under the Purchased Assets, for aggregate consideration of $200,000.00 (the “ Purchase Price ”), comprised of a credit of $200,000 to be made to Seller upon execution of this Agreement (the “ Initial Payment ”) and the execution and completion of development work outlined in the “Master Development and License Agreement for {***} Between Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Mikah Pharma, LLC.
 
Section 2.2       Purchased Assets
 
The term “ Purchased Assets ” means the following properties, assets and rights of whatever kind and nature, tangible or intangible, of Seller existing on the Closing Date that relate solely and exclusively to the ANDA and any testing, data, studies, and formulations created in connection therewith including: (i) the ANDA, (ii) any correspondence with the FDA in Seller’s possession with respect to the ANDA, (iii) the right of reference to the Drug Master Files, as set forth in the ANDA; (iv) the ANDA Technology and Scientific Materials; and (v) a fully-paid, perpetual, royalty-free exclusive license to use any Product technology which is associated with or incorporated in the Product and to include the same in any other product of Seller, but only for Buyer’s use in connection with the manufacture in the Territory of any Product.
 
 
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Section 2.3       Assumption of Certain Liabilities and Obligations
 
From and after the Closing, Buyer will assume, be responsible for and pay, perform and discharge when due only those Liabilities (including any Liabilities for taxes owed by Buyer) in connection with the Purchased Assets, the use thereof and the later sale of any Product by Buyer arising from and after the Effective Date and only with respect to events, conditions, actions or circumstances first arising after the Effective Date, including but not limited to (i) Liabilities arising from any patent or trademark infringement claim or lawsuit brought by any Third Party, (ii) any product liability claim, and (iii) Liabilities arising from FDA or any other Governmental Entity action or notification after the Effective Date (collectively, the “ Assumed Liabilities ”).  Buyer will not assume or be liable for any Liabilities arising in connection with the Product and the Purchased Assets prior to the Closing Date, including Liabilities resulting from Third Party agreements of Seller or its Affiliates and Third Party claims arising out of acts or omissions of Seller prior to Closing Date (collectively, the “ Excluded Liabilities ”).
 
Section 2.4      Buyer’s Grant of License
 
As nothing in this Agreement is intended to relinquish or convey any rights Seller may have to manufacture or sell the Products outside of the Territory, Buyer hereby grants Seller and its Affiliates a fully-paid, perpetual, royalty-free non-exclusive license to use the ANDA Technology and Scientific Materials, but only for Seller’s use in connection with the manufacture, registration or sale of the Products outside of the Territory.
 
ARTICLE 3
 
CLOSING
 
Section 3.1       Closing Date
 
The closing of the sale and transfer of the Purchased Assets (the “ Closing ”) will take place at the offices of either Buyer or Seller or by fax or mail, or other place as designated by Seller.  The Closing shall take place on the Effective Date or first Business Day following the execution of this Agreement; provided , however , all of the conditions to each party’s obligations under this Article have been satisfied or waived, or at such other time, date and place as will be mutually agreed to by the parties hereto (such date of the Closing being hereinafter referred to as the “ Closing Date ”).
 
Section 3.2       Conditions to Closing
 
The obligation of Buyer to purchase the Purchased Assets from Seller and the obligations of Seller to sell, assign, convey and deliver the Purchased Assets to Buyer will be subject to the satisfaction prior to the Closing Date that no temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be threatened or in effect.
 
 
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Section 3.3       Conditions to Obligations of Buyer
 
The obligation of Buyer to purchase the Purchased Assets from Seller is subject to the satisfaction on and as of the Closing of each of the following conditions:
 
(a)       Representations .  The representations and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement will be true and correct as of the Closing as though made on and as of the Closing, except to the extent such representations and warranties relate to an earlier date (in which case such representation and warranties will be true and correct as of such earlier date).
 
(b)      Performance of Obligations of Seller .  Seller will have performed or complied in all material respects with all obligations, conditions and covenants required to be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing.
 
(c)       Closing Deliveries .  Seller will have executed and delivered to Buyer the (i) Bill of Sale, and (ii) a “Transfer of Ownership” letter to the FDA, relating to the ANDA, as prescribed in 21 CFR 314.72 upon Buyer’s request. Buyer shall request the “Transfer of Ownership” before the commercialization of the ANDA.
 
(d)      ANDA .  As further described in Section 6.2, Seller will deliver the ANDA to Buyer.
 
Section 3.4       Conditions to the Obligations of Seller
 
The obligations of Seller to sell, assign, convey, and deliver the Purchased Assets, or to cause the Purchased Assets to be sold, assigned, conveyed or delivered, as applicable, to Buyer are subject to the satisfaction on and as of the Closing of each of the following conditions:
 
(a)       Representations and Warranties .  The representations and warranties of Buyer set forth in this Agreement will be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing as though made on and as of the Closing, except: (i) to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date (in which case such representations and warranties will be true and correct as of such earlier date) and (ii) for breaches of representations and warranties as to matters that individually or in the aggregate would not materially interfere with Buyer’s performance of its obligations hereunder; and
 
(b)      Closing Deliveries .  Buyer will have made the Initial Payment to Seller in immediately available funds.

ARTICLE 4
 
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
 
As of each of the Effective Date and Closing Date, Seller hereby represents to Buyer as follows:
 
 
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Section 4.1       Seller Organization; Good Standing
 
Seller is a limited liability company, duly organized, validity existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.  Seller has the requisite power and authority to own the Purchased Assets and to carry on its business as currently conducted.  Seller is duly qualified to conduct business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to so qualify or be in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
Section 4.2       Authority; Execution and Delivery
 
Seller has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transaction contemplated.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller and the consummation of the transactions contemplated have been validly authorized.  This Agreement has been executed and delivered by Seller and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer, will constitute the legal and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent transfer and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally from time to time in effect and to general principles of equity (including concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing) regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.
 
Section 4.3       Consents; No Violation, Etc.
 
The execution and delivery of this Agreement do not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and the compliance with the terms hereof will not: (i) violate any Governmental Rule applicable to Seller, (ii) conflict with any provision of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws (or similar organizational document) of Seller, (iii) conflict with any contract of Seller or (iv) to the knowledge of Seller, violate any rights of any non-party, or (v) require any approval, authorization, consent, license, exemption, filing or registration with any court, arbitrator or Governmental Entity, except, with respect to the foregoing clauses (i) and (iii), for such violations or conflicts which would not have a Material Adverse Effect or materially interfere with Seller’s performance of its obligations hereunder or, with respect to the foregoing clause (v), for such approvals, authorizations, consents, licenses, exemptions, filings or registrations which have been obtained or made or which, if not obtained or made, would not have a Material Adverse Effect or interfere with Seller’s performance of its obligations hereunder.
 
Section 4.4       Litigation
 
To the knowledge of Seller, there are no claims, suits, actions or other proceedings pending or threatened in writing against Seller at law or in equity before or by any federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, which may in any way materially adversely affect the performance of Seller’s obligations under this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.  There are no outstanding claims, suits, actions, judgments, orders, injunctions, decrees or awards against Seller in connection with the Purchased Assets, this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby that have not been satisfied in all material respects.
 
 
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Section 4.5       Title to Purchased Assets; AS IS
 
Seller has good and valid title to all of the Purchased Assets, as the case may be, free and clear of all Encumbrances.  Buyer agrees that it is purchasing and will take possession of the Purchased Assets in their AS IS condition and that Buyer has been given the opportunity to conduct such investigations and inspections of the Purchased Assets as it deems necessary or appropriate.
 
Section 4.6       Purchased Assets AS IS
 
SELLER DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTAIONS AND WARRANTIES THAT THE FDA WILL APPROVE ANY FILINGS FOR OR RELATED TO THE AND AS TRANSFERRED HEREUNDER OR THAT BUYER WILL EVER BE ABLE TO PRODUCE A COMMERICALLY SALEABLE PRODUCT AS TO THE ANDAS.  SELLER FURTHER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ADEQUACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE FORMULATION OR OTHER DATA UNDERLYING THE ANDAS AND FURTHER MAKES NO REPRESENTAION AS TO THE REGULATORY SUFFICIENCY OF THE ANDAS.
 
Section 4.7       Exclusive Representations and Warranties
 
Other than the representations and warranties set forth in this Article 4, Seller is not making any other representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the Purchased Assets.
 
ARTICLE 5
 
REPRESENTATIONS OF BUYER
 
As of each of the Effective Date and Closing Date, Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller as follows:
 
Section 5.1       Buyer’s Organization; Good Standing
 
Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.  Buyer is not in arrears of any taxes and is not under investigation by any Governmental Entity.  Buyer has requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its business as it is currently being conducted.  Buyer is qualified to conduct business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in every jurisdiction where the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to so qualify or be in good standing would not prevent or materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
 
Section 5.2       Authority; Execution and Delivery
 
Buyer has the corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been authorized.  This Agreement has been executed and delivered by Buyer and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller, constitutes the legal and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent transfer and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally from time to time in effect and to general principles of equity (including concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing regardless) of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.
 
 
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Section 5.3       Consents; Notices; No Violations, Etc.
 
The execution and delivery of this Agreement do not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and the compliance with the terms hereof will not: (i) violate any Governmental Rule, (ii) conflict with any provision of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws of Buyer, (iii) conflict with any material contract to which Buyer is a party or by which it is otherwise bound or (iv) require any approval, authorization, consent, license, exemption, filing or registration with any court, arbitrator or Governmental Entity, except with respect to the foregoing clauses (i) and (iii), for such violations or conflicts which would not materially interfere with Buyer’s performance of its obligations hereunder or, with respect to the foregoing clause (iv), for such approvals, authorizations, consents, licenses, exemptions, filings or registrations which have been obtained or made or which, if not obtained or made, would not materially interfere with Buyer’s performance of its obligations hereunder.
 
Section 5.4       Litigation
 
As of the date hereof, there is no suit, claim, action, investigation or proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of Buyer, threatened against Buyer or any of its Affiliates which if adversely determined would delay the ability of Buyer to perform any of its obligations hereunder.
 
Section 5.5       Status of ANDA
 
Buyer has reviewed each of the ANDA, recognizes that they may be subject to additional scrutiny by the FDA as a result of the Consent Decree, and recognizes and assumes all risks and costs directly or indirectly associated with obtaining FDA approval to manufacture, packaging, and marketing of any of the Products.
 
Section 5.6       Assumption of Regulatory Commitments
 
From and after the Closing Date, Buyer will assume control of and responsibility for all costs, obligations and Liabilities arising from or related to, any commitments or obligations to any Governmental Entity involving the ANDA and any of the other Purchased Assets.
 
ARTICLE 6
 
OTHER AGREEMENTS
 
Section 6.1       Confidentiality
 
The parties agree that the exchange of confidential information and materials relating to the Purchased Assets and the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall be governed by the Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.  The term of the Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement is hereby extended by the parties for five (5) years beyond the term of the Agreement. 
 
 
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Section 6.2       Transfer of ANDA
 
For a period of 30 days from and after the Closing Date, Seller will cooperate with Buyer in disclosing and copying any relevant records and reports which are required to be made, maintained and reported pursuant to Governmental Rules in the Territory with respect to the ANDA that is a part of the Purchased Assets.  The parties hereby agree to use reasonable efforts to take any other actions required by the FDA to effect the transactions contemplated herein.  All costs related thereto will be borne by Buyer.
 
Section 6.3       Further Action; Consents; Filings
 
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereof, Seller and Buyer will use their respective reasonable efforts to:  (i) take, or cause to be taken, all actions necessary and proper under applicable Governmental Rules or otherwise to satisfy the conditions to Closing and consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) obtain from the requisite Governmental Entities any consents, licenses, permits, waivers, approvals, authorizations or orders required to be obtained or made in connection with the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and (iii) make all necessary filings, and thereafter make any other advisable submissions, with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement required under any applicable Governmental Rules.  The parties hereto will cooperate with each other in connection with the making of all filings, including by providing all such non-confidential documents to the other party hereto and its advisors prior to filing and, if requested, by accepting all reasonable additions, deletions or changes suggested in connection therewith.  Seller and Buyer will furnish all information required for any application or other filing to be made pursuant to the rules and regulations of any applicable Governmental Rules in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
 
ARTICLE 7
 
TERMINATION AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
 
Section 7.1       Termination
 
(a)         This Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby abandoned at any time prior to the Closing:
 
 
(i)
by mutual written consent of Seller and Buyer; or
 
 
(ii)
by Buyer if any of the conditions set forth in Section 3.3 will have become incapable of fulfillment and will not have been waived by Buyer; or
 
 
(iii)
by Seller if any of the conditions set forth in Section 3.4 will have become incapable of fulfillment and will not have been waived by Seller,
 
provided, the party seeking termination pursuant to clause (ii) or (iii) is not in breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement.
 
 
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(b)         In the event of termination of this Agreement by either party pursuant to this Section, written notice thereof will be given to the other party and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be terminated, without further action by either party.  If the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are terminated as provided herein:
 
 
(i)
Buyer will return the Purchased Assets and all documents and other material received from Seller relating to the Purchased Assets and to the transactions contemplated hereby, whether so obtained before or after the execution hereof, to Seller; and
 
 
(ii)
All confidential information received by Buyer with respect to Seller, the Purchased Assets will be continued to be treated confidential in accordance with the Mutual Confidential Disclosure Agreement.
 
Section 7.2       Amendments and Waivers
 
This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed by both parties hereto.  By an instrument in writing, Buyer, on the one hand, or Seller, on the other hand, may waive compliance by the other party with any term or provision of this Agreement that such other party was or is obligated to comply with or perform.

ARTICLE 8
 
INDEMNIFICATION
 
Section 8.1       Survival
 
All representations and warranties of Seller and Buyer contained herein or made pursuant hereto will survive the Closing Date for an indefinite period or until such time as Buyer and Seller shall mutually agree in writing.  The covenants and agreements of the parties hereto contained in this Agreement will survive and remain in full force for the applicable periods described therein or, is no such period is specified, indefinitely.  Any right of indemnification pursuant to this Article with respect to a claimed breach of a representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or obligation shall expire only upon written release by the party whom such representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or obligation is owed.  The provisions of this Section 8.1 will survive for so long as any other Section of this Agreement will survive.
 
Section 8.2       Indemnification by Seller
 
Seller hereby agrees to indemnify and defend Buyer and its Affiliates, and their respective officers, directors and employees (the “ Buyer Indemnified Parties ”) against, and agrees to hold them harmless from, any claims for Losses by a non-party to the extent such Losses arise from or in connection with the following:
 
(a)      breach or alleged breach by Seller and/or any of its Affiliates or successors in interest thereto of any representation or warranty made by it contained in this Agreement;
 
 
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(b)     any breach or alleged breach by Seller and/or any of its Affiliates or successors in interest thereto of any of its covenants, agreements or obligations contained in this Agreement;
 
(c)      events, conditions actions or circumstances arising prior to the Closing; or
 
(d)     Indemnification of Buyer
 
Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify and defend Seller and its Affiliates and related companies, and their respective officers, directors and employees (the “ Seller Indemnified Parties ”) against, and agrees to hold them harmless from, any Losses by a non-party to the extent such Losses arise from or in connection with the following:
 
(e)      any breach or alleged breach by Buyer and/or any of its Affiliates or successors in interest of any representation or warranty made by it contained in this Agreement;
 
(f)      any breach or alleged breach by Buyer and/or any of its Affiliates or successors in interest of any of its covenants, agreements or obligations contained in this Agreement;  or
 
(g)     any and all liability in connection with the use and sale by Buyer of the Product or the ANDA after the Closing.
 
Section 8.3       Procedure
 
(a)         In order for an Indemnified Party under this Article 8 (an “ Indemnified Party ”) to be entitled to any indemnification provided for under this Agreement, the Indemnified Party will, within a reasonable period of time following the discovery of the matters giving rise to any Losses, notify its applicable insurer and the indemnifying party under this Article 8 (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) in writing of its claim for indemnification for such Losses, specifying in reasonable detail the nature of the Losses and the amount of the liability estimated to accrue therefrom; provided , however , that failure to give notification will not affect the indemnification provided hereunder, except to the extent the Indemnifying Party will have been actually prejudiced as a result of the failure.  Thereafter, the Indemnified Party will deliver to the Indemnifying Party, within a reasonable period of time after the Indemnified Party’s receipt of such request, all information, records and documentation reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party with respect to such Losses.  The Indemnifying Party shall control all litigation reflecting to the indemnification.  Without limiting the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall control choice of counsel, staffing, and all decisions to be made with the litigation.
 
 
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(b)         If the indemnification sought pursuant hereto involves a claim made by a non-party against the Indemnified Party (a “ Non-Party Claim ”), the Indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate in the defense of such Non-Party Claim and, if it so chooses, to assume the defense of such Non-Party Claim with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party.  Should the Indemnifying Party so elect to assume the defense of a Non-Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party will not be liable to the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof.  If the Indemnifying Party assumes such defense, the Indemnifying Party will control such defense.  The Indemnifying Party will be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel employed by the Indemnified Party for any period during which the Indemnifying Party has not assumed the defense thereof (other than during any period in which the Indemnified Party will have failed to give notice of the Non-Party Claim as provided above).  If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend or prosecute a Non-Party Claim, all of the parties hereto will cooperate in the defense or prosecution thereof.  Such cooperation will include the retention and (upon the Indemnifying Party’s request) the provision to the Indemnifying Party of records and information, which are reasonably relevant to such Non-Party Claim, and making employees available on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any material provided hereunder.  If the Indemnifying Party chooses to defend or prosecute any Non-Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party will seek the approval of the Indemnified Party (not to be unreasonably withheld) to any settlement, compromise or discharge of such Non-Party Claim the Indemnifying Party may recommend and which by its terms obligates the Indemnifying Party to pay the full amount of the liability in connection with such Non-Party Claim.  Whether or not the Indemnifying Party will have assumed the defense of a Non-Party Claim, the Indemnified Party will not admit any liability with respect to, or settle, compromise or discharge, such Non-Party Claim without the Indemnifying Party’s prior written consent).  The Indemnifying Party shall reimburse upon demand, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in cooperation with the defense or prosecution of the Non-Party Claim.
 
ARTICLE 9
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Section 9.1       Expenses
 
Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, all costs and expenses, including fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and accountants, incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby will be paid by the party incurring such costs and expenses, whether or not the Closing will have occurred.
 
Section 9.2       Further Assurances and Actions
 
Each of the parties hereto, upon the request of the other party hereto, whether before or after the Closing and without further consideration, will do, execute, acknowledge and deliver or cause to be done, executed, acknowledged or delivered all such further acts, deeds, documents, assignments, transfers, conveyances, powers of attorney and assurances as may be reasonably necessary to effect complete consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  Seller and Buyer agree to execute and deliver such other documents, certificates, agreements and other writings and to take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to consummate or implement expeditiously the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
 
Section 9.3       Notices
 
All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given or made pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing signed by the sender and shall be deemed duly given:  (a) on the date delivered, if personally delivered, (b) on the date sent by facsimile with automatic confirmation by the transmitting machine showing the proper number of pages were transmitted without error, (c) on the Business Day after being sent by Federal Express or another recognized overnight mail service which utilizes a written form of receipt for next day or next business day delivery, or (d) upon receipt after mailing, if mailed by United States postage-prepaid certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, in each case addressed to the applicable party at the address set forth below: provided that a party may change its address for receiving notice by the proper giving of notice hereunder:
 
 
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(a)
if to Buyer, to:

Elite pharmaceuticals
165 Ludlow Avenue
Northvale, New Jersey 07647

Attn: Jerry Treppel, President and CEO

 
(b)
if Seller, to :

Mikah Pharma LLC
20 Kilmer Drive
Hillsborough, New Jersey  08844

Attention: Nasrat Hakim, President and CEO
 
Section 9.4       Headings
 
The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and will not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
 
Section 9.5       Severability
 
If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced under any law or public policy, all other terms and provisions of this Agreement will nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any party.  Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto will negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties hereto as closely as possible in an acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.
 
Section 9.6       Counterparts
 
This Agreement may be executed in one (1) or more counterparts, all of which will be considered one and the same agreement and will become effective when one more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to the other parties hereto.
 
Section 9.7       Entire Agreement: No Non-Party Beneficiaries
 
This Agreement and the Exhibits hereto constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior agreements and understandings both written and oral (including any letter or intent, memorandum of understanding electronic communicators, e-mail or term sheet), between or among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.  Except as specifically provided herein or therein, such agreements are not intended to confer upon any non-party other than the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder or thereunder.
 
 
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Section 9.8       Governing Law
 
This Agreement and any and all matters arising directly or indirectly herefrom shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, U.S.A. applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely in such state, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof.
 
Section 9.9       Jurisdiction, Venue, Service of Process
 
Buyer and Seller agree to irrevocably submit to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts in the state of New Jersey for any suit, action or other proceeding arising out of this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby. Each party agrees that service of any process, summons, notice or document by U.S. registered mail or recognized international courier service to such party’s address set forth in this Agreement shall be effective service of process.
 
Section 9.10     Specific Performance
 
The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event any provision of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with the terms hereof and that the parties will be entitled to specific performance of the terms hereof, in addition to any other remedy at law or in equity, without the necessity of demonstrating the inadequacy of monetary damages and without the posting of a bond.
 
Section 9.11     Force Majeure
 
Neither party will be in default of this Agreement to the extent that performance of its obligations (other than obligations to pay amounts owed under this Agreement) is delayed or prevented by reason of events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation, earthquake, flood or other acts of God, fire, explosion, terrorism, war, compliance with laws, regulations or governmental or judicial orders, labor disputes, unavailability of transportation (“ Force Majeure ”).  Should either party be delayed in or prevented from performing any of its obligations under this Agreement by reason of Force Majeure, such party shall give prompt notice thereof to the other party and shall be obligated to perform the affected obligations within sixty (60) days after the Force Majeure ceases to delay or prevent performance thereof.
 
Section 9.12     Publicity
 
Neither party will make any public announcement concerning, or otherwise publicly disclose, any information with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the terms and conditions hereof without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may make any public disclosure concerning the transactions contemplated hereby that in the opinion of such party’s counsel may be required by law or the rules of any stock exchange on which such party’s or its Affiliates’ securities trade; provided , however , the party making such disclosure will provide the non-disclosing party with a copy of the intended disclosure reasonably, and to the extent practicable, prior to public dissemination, and the parties hereto will coordinate with one another regarding the timing, form and content of such disclosure.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, after the Closing, Buyer may publicize its ability to market and sell the Product without approval from Seller.
 
 
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Section 9.13     Assignment
 
Neither party may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party; provided , however , that either party may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the other party, to an Affiliate or to a successor of the assignment party by reason of merger, sale of all or substantially all of its assets or any similar transaction.  Any permitted assignee or successor-in-interest will assume all obligations of its assignor under this Agreement.  No assignment will relieve either party of its responsibility for the performance of any obligation.  This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective representatives thereunto duly authorized, all as of the date first written above.
 
MIKAH PHARMA LLC
 
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
 
       
By:
   
By:
   
Name: Nasrat Hakim
 
Name: Chris Dick
 
Title:   President and CEO
 
Title: President
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT A

BILL OF SALE

THIS BILL OF SALE, dated May 18, 2010, is executed by Mikah Pharma LLC (“Seller”), a limited liability company organized under the laws of Delaware in favor of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Buyer”), a publically traded company organized under the laws of Delaware, pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, dated May 18, 2010 (the “Agreement”), by and between Seller and Buyer.  Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Agreement.

i.           The Agreement provides for, among other things, the sale of the Purchased Assets by Seller to Buyer.

ii.          In consideration of the payment of the Purchase Price, Seller by this Bill of Sale does hereby immediately sell, transfer, assign and deliver to Buyer, all of Seller’s rights, title and interest in and to the Purchased Assets, notwithstanding that the Final Payment is to be made following the Closing.

iii.         Seller hereby agrees that from time to time after the delivery of this instrument, at Buyer’s request and without further consideration, Seller will do, execute, acknowledge and deliver, or will cause to be done, executed, acknowledged and delivered, all such further acts, deeds, conveyances,  transfers, assignments, powers of attorney and assurances as reasonably may be required more effectively to convey, transfer to and vest in Buyer, and to put Buyer in possession of, the Purchased Assets.

iv.         This instrument is executed by, and will be binding upon, Seller and its successors and assigns for the uses and purposes set forth herein.

v.          This Bill of Sale shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Bill of Sale has been duly executed and delivered by Seller as of the date and year first written above.

MIKAH PHARMA  LLC
 
By:
 
 
Nasrat Hakim
 
President and CEO
 
 
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MASTER DEVELOPMENT AND LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR {***} BETWEEN ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AND MIKAH PHARMA, LLC

This DEVELOPMENT AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated August 27, 2010 (the “Effective Date”) between Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.and Elite Laboratories, Inc. (a subsidiary of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), both corporations organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, with offices at 165 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey (“Elite”), and Mikah Pharma, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its offices at 20 Kilmer Drive, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 (“Mikah”);

A.           WHEREAS Mikah desires that Elite (each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”) develop, formulate and manufacture finished dosage forms appropriate for NDA filing, commercial sale, marketing and distribution in the Territory in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement; and
 
B.           WHEREAS, Mikah has exclusive rights to certain Intellectual Property that is necessary or useful for the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of the pharmaceutical product known as {***} Tablets ({***}mg, {***}mg, and {***} mg) collectively, “{***}” or “Product”; and
 
C.           WHEREAS Elite desires to perform such development, manufacture and production and Mikah desires to market, sell and distribute the Product all upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the agreements ancillary hereto;
 
NOW, THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the sufficiency, adequacy and satisfaction of which are hereby acknowledged, Mikah and Elite hereby agree as follows:
 
ARTICLE 1
 
DEFINITIONS
 
The following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this Agreement:
 
1.1
“Affiliate” shall mean any person or entity which, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, a party or its assignee.  Control shall be determined based upon either their legal right to control or de facto control of the entity.
 
1.2
“Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble and shall include any exhibits and attachments hereto.
 
1.3
“NDA” shall mean any new drug application required to manufacture, market and sell finished dosage forms of the Products in the Territory (as defined herein) filed by Mikah with the FDA pursuant to the applicable part of 21 CFR, and any supplements and amendments thereto which may be filed by Mikah from time to time.
 
 
 
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1.4
“ANDA”  means Abbreviated New Drug Application number 75-274 (Naltrexone Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 50mg) and all amendments thereto, that have to date been filed with the FDA seeking authorization and approval to manufacture, package, ship and sell, as more fully defined in 21 C.F.R Part 314 of the FD&C Act.
 
1.5
“API” shall mean the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
 
1.6
“Applicable Laws” shall mean all laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations applicable to the manufacturing of the Product or any aspect thereof and the obligations of Elite or Mikah, as the context requires under this Agreement, including, without limitation: (i) all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations of the Territory (including Environmental Laws); (ii) the U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and (iii) the Regulations promulgated under the FD&C Act including without limitation those regarding the Good Manufacturing Practices (“cGMP”), each as amended from time to time and (iv) all laws ordinances, codes, rules and regulations of the Manufacturer as they apply to the Product.
 
1.7
“Competitive Product” shall mean a similar dosage form containing {***}or equivalent, that is {***}tablet.
 
1.8
“Data” shall refer to all data, materials, plans, reports, test results and other information developed solely by Elite in connection with the Elite Development Activities.
 
1.9
“Elite Development Activities” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.
 
1.10
“Facility” shall mean Elite’s finished product manufacturing facility located at 165 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey or any other Elite controlled facility approved by Mikah.
 
1.11
“FDA” shall mean the United States Food and Drug Administration.
 
1.12
“FD&C Act” shall mean the United States Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act, (21 U.S.C. 301, et seq.), as amended from time to time, and any regulation promulgated hereunder, including, without limitation, all current good manufacturing practices and current good laboratory practices as defined therein, in each case, as amended from time to time.
 
1.13
“Finished Goods” means the Product in its final commercial package.
 
1.14
“Force Majeure” shall mean the occurrence of an event which materially interferes with the ability of a Party to perform its obligations or duties hereunder which is not within the reasonable control of the Party affected, not due to malfeasance, and which could not with the exercise of due diligence have been avoided, including, but not limited to, fire, accident, work stoppage, sabotage, strike, riot, civil commotion, terrorism, act of God or change in law.
 
 
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1.15
“GAAP” shall refer to United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.
 
1.16
“Good Manufacturing Practices” or “cGMP” shall mean the current good manufacturing practices for manufacturing finished products and active pharmaceutical ingredients as set forth in the FD&C Act, their attendant rules and regulations, and any other current good manufacturing practices which are applicable to the Facility
 
1.17
“Know-How” means proprietary know-how, trademarks, inventions, data, technology and information relating to Product, which either party hereto has the lawful right to disclose to the other party. “Know-How” shall include, without limitation, processes and analytical methodology used in development, testing, analysis and manufacture and medical, clinical, toxicological testing as well as other scientific data relating to Product.
 
1.18
“Milestone Timetable” shall mean the mutually agreed dates upon which Elite is obligated to complete the specific components of the Elite Development Activities with respect to {***}, as evidenced in Exhibits A and B hereto.
 
1.19
“Naltrexone Product” means the following properties, assets and rights of whatever kind and nature, tangible or intangible, of Mikah, existing on the Effective Date that relate solely and exclusively to the ANDA and any testing, data, studies, and formulations created in connection therewith, including, without limitation: (i) the ANDA, (ii) any correspondence with the FDA in Mikah’s possession with respect to the ANDA, (iii) the right of reference to the Drug Master Files, as set forth in the ANDA; (iv) the ANDA Technology and Scientific Materials; and (v) a fully-paid, perpetual, royalty-free, exclusive license to use any Naltrexone Product technology which is associated with or incorporated in the Naltrexone Product, and to include the same in any other product of Mikah, but only for Elite’s use in connection with the manufacture in the Territory of the Naltrexone Product.
 
1.20
“Net Sales” means all proceeds received by Mikah and/or its Affiliates and/or from Mikah’s successors and/or from unaffiliated third parties from sales, of {***}in the Territories, less returns, samples, allowances, discounts and applicable taxes, as reflected on actual customer invoices, as may be applicable.
 
1.21
“Product” means {***}Tablets, strengths of {***}mg, {***} mg, and {***} mg.
 
1.22
“Regulatory Approvals” shall mean the approvals required under the FD&C Act to sell and market the Product in the Territory.
 
1.23
“Regulatory Requirements” shall mean any requirements under or pursuant to the FD&C Act or other Applicable Laws.
 
 
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1.24
“Regulatory Standards” shall mean (a) the Facility license requirements, including good laboratory practices, and the Good Manufacturing Practice regulations applicable to the Facility or Elite's research and development, production, packaging, storage or handling of Product at the Facility and (b) any standards of any governmental authority, including good laboratory practices, within the Territory, that apply to the Facility, Elite’s research and development facilities or Elite’s production, packaging, storage or handling of the Product.
 
1.25
“Specifications” with respect to the Product shall mean the development, manufacturing, quality control, packaging, labeling, shipping and storage specifications in the applicable USP/NF monograph, the DMF or other Regulatory Filing, in the form of specifications set forth as part of this Agreement, including without limitation, those set forth on Exhibit C hereto, and such specifications as may from time to time be established by applicable Regulatory Authorities and as mutually agreed upon by the Parties.
 
1.26
“Territory” means the United States of America, its territories, possessions, commonwealths.
 
ARTICLE 2
 
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND PRODUCT APPROVAL
 
2.1
Product Development and Development Activities for Elite.  Except as provided for in Section 2.2 of this Agreement, Elite, at its own cost and expense, shall undertake and perform all reasonably necessary development work to create a robust formulation, analytical development and perform all other developmental actions necessary or required to facilitate the preparation of a Regulatory Filing for {***}, as more fully set forth as Elite responsibilities on Exhibit A (the “Elite Development Activities”)  For purposes of further clarification, Elite Development Activities conducted by Elite shall include, without limitation, each of the following in accordance with applicable regulations and established Specifications:
 
 
a.
Tested and validated API, raw materials, packaging and components that are selected from an FDA approved vendor.
 
 
b.
Formulation development resulting in a formulation that will pass the USP and all other specifications required by FDA for {***}that leads to an approved NDA.
 
 
c.
Analytically developed methods (such as content dissolution, related substances, etc.);
 
 
d.
Manufacturing clinical supplies. exhibit batches and validation batches (three validation batches of each strength);
 
 
e.
Conducting stability studies in accordance with cGMP, applicable laws,including room temperature and accelerated stability for each lot;
 
 
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f.
Writing the CMC section and compiling, the documents, data and dossier necessary for the filing of an NDA for the {***}that is adequate for Mikah to obtain final NDA approval.
 
Elite has sole responsibility for the Elite Development Activities, but shall consult with Mikah and obtain Mikah’s approval for any formulation contemplated for use in the exhibit batches.  Elite shall not use any information gained in Elite’s Development Activities for Mikah to assist in the development of a Competitive Product by any third party.
 
2.2
Product Development and Sales Activities for Mikah.  Mikah will be responsible for biostudies, regulatory filings and sales and distribution of the Product.
 
 
a.
Mikah or its designees shall prepare all applications necessary to obtain any Product registration and permits required to file the Product in the Territories.  The NDA shall be owned by Mikah.  Elite, however, shall write the CMC section and prepare all completed data and information deemed necessary for the filing of a valid NDA.
 
 
b.
Mikah will be responsible for any biostudies required for the Product.
 
2.3
Ownership of Regulatory Filings.  Mikah shall own and maintain the NDA, Regulatory Approvals and any other jurisdictionally required Regulatory Filings for the Product. Elite will offer any assistance as reasonably requested with maintenance of the Regulatory Filings, as Mikah or a Regulatory Authority may require.
 
2.4
Exclusive Rights.  Elite does not have any right, title or interest in or to the Data or any other information generated in connection with the Elite Development Activities other than as covered in Article 6 and shall not use the Data for any purpose other than as expressly provided herein.  Elite agrees that to violate this provision would cause Mikah significant and irreparable harm and accordingly, Mikah may seek an injunction against Elite in this event.
 
ARTICLE 3
 
MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY OF PRODUCT
 
3.1
Manufacturing Agreement.  Elite and Mikah agree that, upon approval of the NDA for {***}, Elite will manufacture the Product and the Parties will negotiate in good faith a manufacturing and supply agreement for the Product.
 
 
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ARTICLE 4
 
ROYALTIES
 
4.1
Mikah, its Affiliates and/or its successors shall pay Elite on a quarterly basis a royalty payment as set forth in Exhibit B, item 4 (the “Royalty”), and provide a quarterly report of all Product sales.
 
4.2
The Royalty shall be due and payable for the duration of the period beginning on the date of approval of the Product by the FDA and ending on the date of introduction into the market of a generic of {***} (such period being the “Royalty Period”).
 
4.3
Payment of the Royalty is contingent upon the Product being manufactured by Elite in a US-FDA approved facility, except as provided for in Article 11 of this Agreement.
 
4.4
All payments and quarterly sales reports shall be made within forty five (45) days after the end of each quarter starting with the end of the calendar quarter immediately following the commercial launch of the Product.
 
4.5
Audit rights for accounts. Upon ten days written notice, Elite shall have the right to designate a representative to inspect Mikah’s books of account, records, documents and instruments related to the sales of the Product of Mikah and any Affiliate and to make copies thereof, at any time during Mikah’s regular business hours during the term of this Agreement and for a period of) two (2) years immediately after termination of this Agreement to ascertain the accuracy of such records in respect to calculation of royalty amounts. The expense of such audit shall be Elite’s unless the audit shall demonstrate a discrepancy greater than five percent (5%) between royalties reported and paid and those which were actually incurred, in which event the expenses of such audit shall be borne by Mikah. In the event there is a dispute between Elite and Mikah regarding any discrepancy discovered by such audit, Mikah and Elite shall together designate a qualified third party certified public accountant to perform a second audit, the results of which shall be binding. In the event the second audit reveals that the discrepancy was less than five percent (5%), then Elite shall pay the costs of the second audit. In the event that the second audit reveals that the discrepancy was more than five percent (5%), then Mikah shall pay the cost of the second audit.
 
ARTICLE 5

PAYMENTS
 
5.1
Payments for Development.  In consideration of Elite’s performance with the terms and conditions of this agreement, Mikah shall pay Elite for the development work according to the terms outlined in exhibit B, items 1,2 and 3, of this agreement.
 
5.2
Grant of License.  Subject to the terms set forth herein, and in consideration for the payments set forth, Elite hereby grants to Mikah a royalty bearing license to market the Product within the Territory. The royalty amount is set forth in Exhibit B, item 4, and is contingent upon FDA approval of the Product and Article 4 of this Agreement.
 
 
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ARTICLE 6
 
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
 
6.1
Representations and warranties:
 
 
(a)
Each Party represents and warrants to the other that it is authorized to enter into and to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
 
 
(b)
Each Party represents and warrants to the other that its obligations created under this agreement do not conflict in any manner with any of its pre-existing obligations.
 
 
(c)
Each Party represents and warrants to the other that it is the owner of any Know-How to be used or relied upon by such Party in performing its obligations under this Agreement.
 
 
(d)
Mikah represents and warrants that:
 
 
(i)
it has not received any notice or claim that the use of its Know-How infringes any patent or intellectual property rights of any third party in the Territory; and
 
 
(ii)
to its actual knowledge, without any independent investigation, the use of its Know-How will not infringe any patent or intellectual property rights of any third party in the Territory.
 
 
(e)
Elite represents and warrants that:
 
 
(i)
It has not received any notice or claim that the use of its Know-How infringes any patent, or intellectual property rights of any third party in the Territory; and
 
 
(ii)
to its actual knowledge, without any independent investigation, the use of its Know-How will not infringe any patent or intellectual property rights of any third party in the Territory.
 
 
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ARTICLE 7
 
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
 
7.1
Each Party shall be responsible, at its own expense, for filing and prosecuting patent applications relating to its Know-How, as it deems appropriate, and for paying maintenance fees on any patents issuing there from, for the term of this Agreement, with respect to Know-How owned by it.  With respect to any Product developed hereunder, the party developing the formulation shall be responsible for filing and prosecuting the patents.  Each Party shall promptly render all necessary assistance reasonably requested by the other Party in applying for and prosecuting patent applications relating to such Party’s Know-How under this Agreement. Ownership of inventions shall be determined by US Patent Law.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that a patent application includes claims applicable to a broader scope of products than the Product, such Know-How and rights related thereto shall be presumed to belong to Elite, provided that Mikah shall receive a fully paid up license for such patent with respect to the Product during the life of the patent.
 
7.2
For avoidance of doubt, Elite shall retain ownership of any Intellectual Property, which it owned prior to the execution of this Agreement and which has not been created or developed in connection with the provision of the activities contemplated hereunder. In such event, Elite shall grant Mikah a non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable, perpetual license to use Elite Intellectual Property solely in connection with the activities contemplated hereunder, and/or as is necessary or useful to the commercialization of the Product, including but not limited to making, having made, using, importing, exporting, and selling the Product.
 
ARTICLE 8
 
INDEMNIFICATION
 
8.1
Indemnification of Mikah. Elite shall indemnify and hold harmless Mikah and its officers, directors and employees against and from any losses, damages, injuries, liabilities, exposure, claims, demands, settlement, judgments, awards, fines, penalties, taxes, fees (including attorneys’ fees), charges or expenses that are suffered or incurred at any time by Mikah or such persons, or to which Mikah or such persons may otherwise become subject at any time, and that become payable or arise out of or by virtue of, or relate to:
 
 
(a)
Any breach by Elite or default by Elite in the performance of, or any failure on the part of Elite to observe, perform or abide by, any restriction, covenant, obligation, representation, warranty or other provision contained in this Agreement or

 
(b)
Any injury or alleged injury to any person (including death) or to the property of any person not a party hereto arising out of or alleging the negligence or intentional act or omission of Elite or its employees or agents.
 
8.2
Indemnification of Elite. Mikah shall indemnify and hold harmless Elite and its officers, directors or employees against and from any losses, damages, injuries, liabilities, exposure, claims, demands, settlement, judgments, awards, fines, penalties, taxes, fees (including attorneys’ fees), charges or expenses that are suffered or incurred at any time by Elite or such persons, or to which Elite or such persons may otherwise become subject at any time, and that become payable or arise out of or by virtue of, or relate to:
 
 
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(a)
Any breach by Mikah or default by Mikah in the performance of, or any failure on the part of Mikah to observe, perform or abide by, any restriction, covenant, obligation, representation, warranty or other provision contained in this Agreement or
 
 
(b)
Any injury or alleged injury to any person (including death) or to the property of any person not a party hereto arising out of or alleging the negligence or intentional act or omission of Mikah or its employees or agents, or arising from the active ingredient of the Product.
 
8.3
Notice and Legal Defense. Promptly after receipt by a Party hereunder of any claim or notice of the commencement of any action, administrative or legal proceeding, or investigation as to which the indemnity provided for in Section 7.1 and 7.2 hereof may apply, the Party seeking indemnification shall notify the indemnifying Party in writing of such fact The indemnifying Party shall assume the defense thereof; provided, however, that if the defendants in any such action include both the Party seeking indemnification and the indemnifying Party and the Party seeking indemnification shall reasonably conclude that there may be legal defenses available to it which are different from or additional to, or inconsistent with, those available to the indemnifying Party, the Party seeking indemnification shall have the right to select separate counsel to participate in the defense of such action on behalf of such Party seeking indemnification, at the indemnifying Party’s expense.
 
8.4
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR LOST PROFITS (OTHER THAN AS ARE ORDINARILY ENCOMPASSED BY CONTRACT DAMAGES), LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, ARISING UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF A PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.
 
ARTICLE 9
 
TERM AND TERMINATION AND DEFAULT
 
9.1
Term.  This Agreement shall be effective from the Effective Date and shall continue for a ten (10) year term after the initial marketing of the Product, or pursuant to Article 9 of this Agreement. For avoidance of doubt, the Royalty shall be due and owing only during the “Royalty Period” if the “Royalty Period” is less than ten years.  One year prior to the Termination Date, the Parties shall meet to discuss the commercial options regarding the supply and distribution of the Product subsequent to such Termination Date.
 
 
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9.2
Termination.  Either Party shall have the option to terminate this Agreement prior to the Termination Date upon the occurrence of a "Termination Event".  A "Termination Event" shall mean: (a) the voluntary or involuntary filing of a petition for bankruptcy, insolvency or placing in receivership of either Party; (b) a material breach of the terms of this Agreement by one Party followed by written notice of such breach by the non-breaching Party followed by the failure of the breaching Party to cure such breach within sixty (60) days of the date upon which written notice of breach was given as in Section 9.4; (c) adverse changes in the Intellectual Property environment wherein either Party, in its reasonable commercial judgment believes a third party patent may be infringed upon by a Product; (d) upon six (6) months written notice to the other Party, if in terminating Party’s reasonable judgment the Product ceases to be commercially viable. Otherwise, if Mikah is to terminate for any reason other than that which is set forth in Article 9.2, Mikah shall pay Royalty to Elite for the Royalty Period.  If Elite is to terminate for any reason other than that which is set forth in Article 9.2, the Royalty shall not be due and owing to Elite for the period subsequent to such termination.
 
9.3
Termination Prior to Regulatory Approvals.   Promptly upon termination of this Agreement as a result of Elite’s bankruptcy or breach of this Agreement prior to obtaining Regulatory Approvals, Mikah shall be entitled to a licensed copy of all of Elite’s Data or other materials reasonably necessary to enable Mikah to complete the process of obtaining Regulatory Approvals that have not yet been received, and in such case, the ownership rights of Elite and Mikah with respect to the Product shall remain in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
 
9.4
Events of Default . An event of default under this Agreement shall be deemed to exist upon the occurrence of anyone or more of the following events:

 
(a)
Failure by either Party hereto to perform fully, or comply fully, with, any material provision of this Agreement and such failure continues for a period of sixty (60) days after receipt of written notice of such nonperformance or noncompliance;

 
(b)
Failure of Mikah to pay any amount due to Elite, which failure continues for a period of sixty (60) days after written notice of such non-payment unless, and to the extent such non-payment is due to a good faith dispute concerning the amount owed.

9.5
WARRANTY LIMITATION . EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SECTION 6, THE PARTIES MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING TECHNOLOGY, GOODS, SERVICES, RIGHTS OR THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF PRODUCTS, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM: ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE OR NONINFRINGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL OF THE FOREGOING.
 
 
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ARTICLE 10
 
RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES; ARBITRATION
 
10.1
The following dispute resolution process shall apply to all disputes that arise under this Agreement (the “Dispute Resolution Process”).  In the event of any dispute under this Agreement, the disputing Party shall provide written notice of the dispute to the other Parties detailing such dispute.  Within ten (10) business days from the date of the written notice, the Parties will meet at a mutually acceptable time and place or via phone or teleconference, and thereafter as often as they reasonably deem necessary, to exchange relevant information and to attempt to resolve the dispute.  If they are unable to resolve the dispute within fifteen (15) business days of their first meeting, the matter shall be referred to a senior board level manager of each of the Parties.
 
10.2
If the senior board level managers of the Parties are unable to resolve the matter within three (3) business days after notification then, any Party to the dispute may initiate binding arbitration or pursue other legal proceedings to the extent Section 10.4 of the Agreement is not applicable.
 
10.3
Expenses.  Each Party shall be responsible for its own legal fees, travel and related expenses during the Parties’ attempt to resolve the dispute.
 
10.4
Other Rights.  Nothing in this Section 9 shall be deemed to waive the right of any Party to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, or other equitable relief to preserve the status quo or prevent irreparable harm.
 
 
ARTICLE 11
 
 
MISCELLANEOUS
 
11.1
Recitals.  The recitals are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this Agreement.
 
11.2
Survival.  Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, expiration or termination of this Agreement will not relieve the Parties of any obligation that accrued prior to such expiration or termination. Upon expiration or early termination of this Agreement, all rights and obligations of the Parties shall cease, except as follows:

 
(a)
The obligations of Article 4 of this Agreement, specifically the payment of Royalties, shall survive termination of this Agreement up to and including the date that is ten (10) years after the initial marketing of the Product; or the last day of the Royalty Period, whichever is earlier.  In the event of Elite being willing and able to manufacture the Product in an Elite Facility and Mikah transferring such manufacturing to a non-Elite facility, the Parties agree that the Royalty shall continue to be due and payable to Elite regardless of the Product not being manufactured in an Elite facility.  For avoidance of doubt, Royalty will be paid as specified in Article 4.2 (the “Royalty Period”).
 
 
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(b)
The obligations of confidentiality set forth in Section 11.5 of Article 11 shall survive;
 
 
(c)
The Parties obligations under Article 7 shall survive;
 
 
(d)
Any cause of action or claim of Mikah or Elite accrued or to accrue because of any breach or default by the other Party hereunder shall survive; and

11.3
Entire Agreement; Amendment.  This Agreement, with all of the Exhibits, contain the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all previous verbal and written agreements, representations and warranties.  This Agreement may be released, waived or modified only by written agreement signed by the Party against whom enforcement of any release, waiver, modification, or other change is sought.
 
11.4
Standard Forms.  In ordering and delivering the services or Product, Mikah and Elite may employ their standard forms, but nothing in those forms shall be construed to modify, amend or supplement the terms of this Agreement and, in the case of any conflict herewith, the terms of this Agreement shall govern and control.
 
11.5
Confidentiality.  Elite and Mikah shall not use, except in connection with this Agreement, nor disclose any information concerning the other Party's business or any proprietary information of the other Party, including but not limited to, technical or scientific data, unpublished findings, biological material, know-how, specifications, processes, techniques, patent, patent litigation strategies or tactics, trade secrets, algorithms, programs, designs, drawings, or formulae; and any engineering, manufacturing, marketing, financial, litigation, intellectual property or business plan, confidential knowledge, data or other similar information, whether received pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise ("Confidential Information") without the prior written consent of such other Party.  The obligation of non-disclosure referred to above shall not apply to:
 
 
(i)
Information which is known to the receiving Party or one of its Affiliates or independently developed by the receiving Party or one of its Affiliates prior to the time of disclosure, in each case, to the extent evidenced by written records;
 
 
(ii)
Information disclosed to the receiving Party by a third party, which has a right to make such disclosure;
 
 
(iii)
Information which is or becomes patented, published or otherwise part of the public domain as a result of acts by the disclosing Party or a third person obtaining such information as a matter of right; or
 
 
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(iv)
Information which is required to be disclosed by order of the FDA or similar authority in other countries or a court of competent jurisdiction; provided that the Parties shall use their best efforts to obtain confidential treatment of such information by the court or agency.
 
11.6
In addition to the provisions set forth in this agreement, the Mutual Confidentiality Agreement entered into by the Parties dated as of May 18   , 2010 is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
 
11.7
Force Majeure.  Failure of any Party to perform its obligations under this Agreement as a result of Force Majeure shall not subject such Party to any liability or place it in breach of any term or condition of this Agreement to the other Party if such failure is caused by any cause beyond the reasonable control of such non-performing Party. The Party prevented from performing its obligations or duties because of Force Majeure shall promptly notify the other Party hereto of the occurrence and particulars of such Force Majeure and shall provide the other Party, from time to time, with its best estimate of the duration of such Force Majeure and with notice of the termination thereof.  The Party so affected shall use its best efforts to avoid or remove such causes of nonperformance. Upon termination of Force Majeure, the performance of any suspended obligation or duty shall promptly recommence.  Neither Party shall be liable to the other Party for any direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, special, punitive or exemplary damages arising out of or relating to the suspension or termination of any of its obligations or duties under this Agreement by reason of the occurrence of Force Majeure.  In the event that Force Majeure has occurred and is continuing for a period of at least three (3) months, the other Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days notice.
 
11.8
Waiver.  The failure of a Party to enforce any breach or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of such breach or provision and such Party may at any time thereafter act upon or enforce such breach or provisions of this Agreement.  Any waiver of breach executed by either Party shall affect only the specific breach and shall not operate as a waiver of any subsequent or preceding breach.
 
11.9
No Assignment.  Elite may not delegate, subcontract, sublicense or otherwise transfer to a third party its rights or obligations under this Agreement, except to any Affiliate of Elite, without the consent of Mikah,  Mikah may transfer its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any Affiliate or to a successor of the portion of its business that is the subject matter hereof.  Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
 
11.10
Severability.  If any clause or provision of this Agreement is declared invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.  The Parties shall use their best efforts to agree upon a valid and enforceable provision as a substitute for the severed provision, taking into account the intent of this Agreement.
 
 
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11.11
Notices.  Any notice, request or other communication required to be given pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be given when delivered in person or by courier (return receipt requested) or five days after being deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified, return receipt requested to the Parties addressed as follows:
 
 
If to Elite, to:

 
Elite Laboratories, Inc.
 
165 Ludlow Avenue Northvale
 
New Jersey 07647
 
Attn: Chris Dick, President
 
Fax: (201) 750-2755

 
If to Mikah to:

 
Mikah Pharma, LLC
 
20 Kilmer Drive
 
Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844
 
Attn: Nasrat Hakim, President
 
11.12
Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Jersey, United States of America, without reference to conflicts of laws, rules or principles.
 
11.13
Independent Parties. The relationship of the Parties under this Agreement is that of independent contractors.  Neither Party shall be deemed to be the agent of the other, nor shall the Parties be deemed to be partners or joint venturers, and neither is authorized to take any action binding upon the other.  Elite expressly acknowledges for itself, its employees, agents and subcontractors, that none of them are employees of Mikah and that none of them are entitled to participate in any benefit plans of Mikah.  Elite further acknowledges that none of its employees, agents or subcontractors are eligible to participate in any benefit plans of Mikah, even if it is later determined that the status of any of them was that of an employee during the period of this engagement of Elite by Mikah.
 
11.14
Costs.  Except as otherwise provided in this agreement, each Party will pay its own costs and expenses in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution, and performance of this Agreement.
 
11.15
Currency.  Wherever a monetary currency is indicated throughout this Agreement, that currency shall be United States Dollars, unless otherwise clearly indicated.
 
 
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11.16
Days.  Wherever reference is made to days, working days or any measurement of time in days, calendar days shall be used regardless of weekends and holidays.
 
11.17
Sophisticated Parties.  Each Party to this Agreement is a sophisticated business party negotiating in good faith with the advice of legal counsel.  Each Party is hereby advised to seek the advice of legal counsel prior to executing this Agreement.
 
11.18
English Language.  This Agreement has been negotiated and is written in the English language, and while some of the Parties may not speak English as their primary language, they have sought the use of translators, if necessary, and understand the meaning and implications of this entire Agreement.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the day and year first above written.
 
MIKAH PHARMA LLC
 
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
         
By:
 
 
By:
 
Name: Nasrat Hakim   Name: Chris C. Dick
Title:    President and CEO   Title:    President
 
 
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Exhibit A

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Development Activities
 
       
Responsibility
   
#
 
Activities
 
Elite
 
Mikah
 
Estimated Timing
1
 
Formulation Development
-  Preliminary batches
-  API and Raw Material characterization
-  Comparator product characterization
-  In vitro dissolution
 
X
     
6 months from signing of agreement
2
 
Analytics
-  Product specifications
-  Methods development
-  Validation package
 
X
     
3
 
Manufacturing of Pivotal Batch
-  Three batches each strength (150,000 tablets)
-  Packaging in HDPE bottles
 
X
     
Immediately after completion of Step 2
4
 
Shelf Stability Studies
- Standard protocol for NDA
- 3 batches X 3 strengths
 
X
       
5
 
Biostudies
     
X
 
At timing of Mikah
6
 
Validation
 
X
       
7
 
NDA:  Compile and submit
     
X
   
 
Exhibit A
 
CONFIDENTIAL
 
 
 

 

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Exhibit B

Payments for Development of
{***}

 
1.
For the full development of {***}as per this agreement and its exhibits, Elite shall receive all rights, title and interest held by Mikah in the Naltrexone Product.
 
 
a.
The Parties agree to prepare and execute a separate asset purchase agreement for the transfer of such rights, title and interest held by Mikah in the Naltrexone Product within thirty days from the Effective Date.
 
 
2.
The Parties agree that the value of the Naltrexone Product, estimated at $200,000, constitutes full and equitable consideration for the development services being performed by Elite under this Agreement.  Furthermore, the transfer of the Naltrexone Product represents payment of consideration in lieu of cash, with such payment being made by Mikah in advance of the performance of Elite Development Activities.
 
 
3.
The Parties agree, that in the event of Elite not completing any of those Elite Development Activities listed as being the responsibility of Elite as per Exhibit A of this Agreement, Elite shall pay to Mikah amounts, as follows, with such amounts representing the value of consideration paid by Mikah by transfer of the Naltrexone Product, less the value of Elite Development Activities that were completed:
 
 
a.
If Elite does not complete item #6 of Exhibit A (Validation), Elite shall pay $25,000 to Mikah.
 
 
b.
If Elite does not complete item #’s 3 and 4 of Exhibit A (Manufacturing of Pivotal Batch and Shelf Stability Studies, respectively), Elite shall pay $100,000 to Mikah
 
 
c.
If Elite does not complete item #’s 1 & 2 of Exhibit A (Formulation Development and Analytics, respectively), Elite shall pay $75,000 to Mikah.
 
 
4.
Royalties of amounts equal to {***}% of Net Sales of {***}shall be paid to Elite in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, Article 4 and Article 11.
 
Exhibit B
 
CONFIDENTIAL
 
 
 

 

{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Exhibit C

{***}
Product Formulation Specifications

The desired Product consists of {***}mg, {***} mg, and {***}mg {***}

An acceptable release profile based on dissolution and bioavailability parameters will be determined in detail by mutual agreement between Mikah and Elite.

For avoidance of doubt, dissolution, content and related substance specification profile shall meet all applicable regulatory standards for a NDA as set forth by the CFR and USP.
 
Exhibit C
 
EXECUTION COPY
 
 
 

 

{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

between

ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
and

EPIC PHARMA, LLC

Dated as of September 10, 2010

 
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT

This PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of September 10, 2010, by and between ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. and ELITE LABORATORIES, INC. (a subsidiary of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), a Delaware corporations with offices at 165 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey 07430 (“Buyer”) and EPIC PHARMA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation with offices at 227-15 N. Conduit Ave., Laurelton, New York 11413 (“Seller”). Seller and Buyer are sometimes hereafter referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS

WHEREAS , Seller is engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling pharmaceutical products and owns certain rights related to the product (the “Product”) and Abbreviated New Drug Application (the “ANDA”) listed in Appendix 1 of this Agreement.

And,

WHEREAS, the parties hereto intend that Seller shall sell to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase from Seller certain assets related to the Product upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual promises, representations, warranties, covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, and intending to be legally bound, the parties do hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

Purchase and Sale of Assets

1.1             Sale of Product.
Pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Seller agrees to sell, convey, assign, grant, transfer and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase, acquire and receive from Seller on the Closing Date, Seller’s entire interest in the Product for manufacture, sale and use in the United States (including its territories and possessions, the (“ Territory ”), including (i) all regulatory correspondence received from the FDA with respect to the ANDA and (ii) all know-how and technical information embodied in the ANDA and specifically relating to the development, manufacture, packaging, use or sale of the Product in the Territory owned or possessed by Seller on the Closing Date (the “ Information ”), together with the Product, the “ Assets ”).    Seller also hereby grants Buyer and its Affiliates the ANDA technology and scientific materials for Buyer’s use in connection with the manufacture, registration or sale of the Product outside of the Territory.

 
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1.2           Closing Date.
The Closing Date of this Agreement shall be sixty (60) days from the date of this Agreement or FDA approval of the ANDA, whichever is later.

1.3             Delivery of Assets.
Upon receipt of the payment of that portion of the Purchase Price set forth in Section 2.1(a) (i), Seller shall deliver to Buyer a full and complete copy of the following:

 
(a)
Copy of the ANDA, together with a transfer letter to the FDA reflecting the change in ownership and the accompanying form 356h;
 
(b)
Development reports and analytical methods;
 
(c)
Pre-approval inspection reports and responses;
 
(d)
FDA communication letters during the approval process and through the date thereof;
 
(e)
Bioequivalency report submitted to the FDA; and
 
(f)
A duly executed Assignment and Bill of Sale, in the form annexed hereto.

ARTICLE 2

Consideration for Transfer of Assets

2.1           Purchase Price.

 
(a)
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, in consideration for the sale and transfer of the Assets, Buyer shall pay to Seller, and amount equal to {***} dollars (${***}) (the “ Purchase Price ”).  {***} dollars (${***}) will be paid at the closing of this Agreement and the remaining ${***} will be paid quarterly over the next three years with the first payment on the first full quarter after the closing.  The quarterly payments will be ${***} each quarter.

 
(b)
All payments under this Section shall be made by check, wire transfer or other immediately available funds to an account indicated by Seller.

 
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ARTICLE 3

Representations and Warranties

3.1             Legal Authority.
Each party represents and warrants that it has the legal power, authority and right to enter into this Agreement and to perform its respective obligations set forth herein.

3.2             Title to Assets.
Seller hereby represents and warrants that it or its Affiliates has good and marketable title to the Assets, free and clear of all liens.

3.3           Due Diligence
Buyer hereby acknowledges that it has conducted its own due diligence on the subject matter of this Agreement, and has not relied upon any of Seller’s representations in entering this Agreement.

3.4             Disclaimer of Warranties.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT, THE ANDA, AND THE ASSETS, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SELLER HAS MADE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE FDA WITH RESPECT TO THE ANDA OR THE SITE TRANSFER OR THE ABILITY TO MANUFACTURE OR SELL THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.  THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SALE AND ASSUMPTION OF THE ASSETS BY BUYER IS ON AN “AS IS” BASIS.  SELLER WILL NOT AND DOES NOT WARRANT THAT OWNERS OF PRODUCT THAT ARE SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO OR IDENTICAL WITH THE PRODUCT WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO REGISTER AND SELL SUCH PRODUCT IN THE TERRITORY.  SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO THE PROSPECTS, FINANCIAL OR OTHERWISE, OF MARKETING THE PRODUCT IN THE TERRITORY.

ARTICLE 4

Additional Agreements

4.1             Use of Seller Name.
Buyer shall not use the name of Seller or any Seller Affiliates or their respective trademarks, logos or designs in any manner whatsoever in connection with the manufacture, use, sale, promotion, advertising or distribution of the Product.

 
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4.2             FDA Contacts.
On and after the Closing Date, Buyer shall be responsible for all contacts with the FDA and any other applicable Governmental or Regulatory Authorities in the Territory with respect to the Product, and all other responsibilities relating to its registration.

4.3             Payment of Transaction Expenses.
All sales taxes, use taxes, transfer taxes, filing fees, and similar taxes, fees and expenses (excluding any taxes arising from income or gains earned by Seller) required to be paid in connection with the sale of the Assets to Buyer will be borne and paid by Buyer.

4.4             Site Transfer.
Buyer shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the approval from the FDA for the site transfer of the Product to Buyer’s manufacturing facility as expeditiously as is reasonably practicable.  Buyer is solely responsible for preparing the necessary paperwork and conducting any testing required to support the site transfer. Buyer is responsible for purchasing all other materials and components necessary to manufacture the product for testing.

4.5             Limitation of Transfer.
Buyer hereby agrees that until such time as Buyer has discharged its entire payment obligation hereunder, it shall not convey, sell, assign, transfer, license or otherwise dispose of any of the Assets without prior written consent of Seller, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

4.6             Further Assurances.
Seller, at any time after the Closing Date, at the reasonable request of Buyer and at Buyer’s sole expense, shall execute, acknowledge and deliver further assignments, and other assurances, documents and instruments of transfer that may be reasonably necessary for the purpose of assigning and granting to Buyer all Assets to be conveyed pursuant to this Agreement.

4.7           Indemnification.

 
(a)
Buyer shall defend, indemnify and hold Seller and its employees, directors, officers, Affiliates and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, awards and costs whatsoever, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, and including without limitation bodily injury, death or property damages arising out of or in connection with (i) any act or failure to act which is the responsibility of Buyer or its Affiliates under this Agreement, (ii) any and all liabilities arising from any Action relating to, directly or indirectly the Product or the Assets which are the responsibility of Buyer or its Affiliates at any time following the Closing Date, and (iii) any liabilities, obligations, commitments of whatever kind and nature, primary or secondary, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, known or unknown, whether or not accrued, arising out of or relating to, directly or indirectly, the Product or the Assets which obligations relate to any conduct of Buyer or its Affiliates at any time following the Closing Date.  This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

 
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(b)
Seller shall defend, indemnify and hold Buyer and its employees, directors, officers, Affiliates and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, awards and costs whatsoever, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, and including without limitation bodily injury, death or property damages arising out of or in connection with (i) any act or omission to act which is the responsibility of Seller or its Affiliates under this Agreement, (ii) any and all liabilities arising from any Action relating to, directly or indirectly the Product or the Assets which are the responsibility of Seller at any time prior to the Closing Date, and (iii) any liabilities, obligations, commitments of whatever kind and nature, primary or secondary, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, known or unknown, whether or not accrued, arising out of or relating to, directly or indirectly, the Product or the Assets which obligations relate to any conduct of Seller at any time prior to the Closing Date.  This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

4.8             Confidentiality.
For a period of five (5) years from the date hereof, Seller shall hold in confidence and use its best efforts to have its Affiliates and representatives hold in confidence all information pertaining to the Assets and, except as contemplated by this Agreement, shall not disclose, publish, use or permit others to use the same; provided, however, that the foregoing restriction shall not apply to any portion of the foregoing which was or becomes available on a non-confidential basis to the other party or when such disclosure is required by a Governmental or Regulatory Authority or is otherwise required by law or is necessary in order to establish rights under this Agreement or any other agreements related hereto.  This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 5

General

5.1             Assignment.
Until such time as Buyer has discharged all its payment obligations hereunder, this Agreement may not be assigned by Buyer without the prior written consent of Seller as set for in Section 4.4.  This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of permitted assigns and successors.

 
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5.2             Notices.
All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given, made and received on the date when delivered by hand delivery with receipt acknowledged, or upon the next Business Day following receipt of telex or telecopy transmission, or upon the third day after deposit in the United States mail, registered or certified with postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as set forth below:

 
(a)
If to Seller:
     
   
Epic Pharma, LLC
   
227-15 N, Conduit Avenue
   
Laurelton, NY 11413
   
Attn:
Ashok G. Nigalaye, President/CEO
     
Ram Potti, Vice President
   
Fax:
718-276-1735
       
       
 
(b)
If to Buyer:
     
   
Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
   
165 Ludlow Avenue
   
Northvale, NJ 07647
   
Attn:  Chris C. Dick, President/COO
   
Fax:
201-367-7880

Any party may alter the addresses to which communications or copies are to be sent by giving notice of such change of address in conformity with the provision of this Section 5.2 for giving notice.

5.3           Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions will continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way, and the parties agree to replace any invalid provision with a valid provision that most closely approximates the intent and economic effect of the invalid provision.

5.4             Headings.
Headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or extent of such paragraph, or in any way affect this Agreement.

5.5             No Waiver.
No term or provisions hereof shall be deemed waived, and no breach excused, unless such waiver or consent is in writing and signed by the party claimed to have waived or consented.  The waiver by any party of any breach of any provision of this Agreement will not operate or be interpreted as a waiver of any other subsequent breach.

 
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5.6             Relationship of the Parties.
Nothing in this Agreement should be construed to create a partnership, agency, joint venture or employer-employee relationship.  None of the parties has the authority to assume or create any obligation, express or implied, on behalf of any other party.

5.7             Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (other than the provisions relating to conflicts of law).  Each party hereby consents to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, State of New York.

5.8             Entire Agreement; Amendment.
This Agreement and any additional documents required to be delivered on the Closing Date, constitute the final, complete and exclusive agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede any previous proposals, negotiations, agreements, arrangements or warranties, whether verbal or written, made among the parties with respect to such subject matter.  This Agreement may be amended or modified only by mutual agreement in writing of the authorized representatives of the parties.

5.9             Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.  This Agreement shall become binding when one or more counterparts hereof shall bear the signatures of all parties indicated as signatories hereto.

5.10             No Third Party Beneficiary.
The terms and provisions of this Agreement are intended solely for the benefit of each party hereto and their respective successors or permitted assigns, and it is not the intention of the parties to confer third-party beneficiary rights upon any other person or entity.

5.11             Definitions.
As used in this Agreement, the following defined terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

Action ” means any action, suit, proceeding, arbitration or Governmental or Regulatory Authority investigation or audit.

Affiliate ” means any Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Person specified.  As used herein the term “control” means possession of the power to direct, or cause the direction of, the management and policies of a corporation or other entity whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

Business Day ” means a day during which banks are generally open for business in New York.
 
 
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{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 “ FDA ” means the federal Food and Drug Administration.

Governmental or Regulatory Authority ” means any court, tribunal, arbitrator, agency, commission, official or other instrumentality of any federal, state, county, city or other political subdivision, domestic or foreign.

Person ” means any natural person, corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, proprietorship, other business organization, trust, union, association or Governmental or Regulatory Authority.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

EPIC PHARMA, LLC
   
By:
   
Name:
Title:
   
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
   
By:
   
Name:
Title:

 
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APPENDIX  1

Listing of Product and ANDA

Product Description
ANDA #
   
{***} Tablets , {***} mg
{***}-{***}
 
 
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LICENSE AGREEMENT  

 
Between
 
Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 
And
 
Precision Dose, Inc.

 
 

 

{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
LICENSE AGREEMENT
 
This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the 10th day of September, 2010 by and between PRECISION DOSE, INC., an Illinois corporation (“PRECISION DOSE”), and ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. and ELITE LABORATORIES, INC. (a subsidiary of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), both Delaware corporations (collectively, “ELITE”).
 
WHEREAS, ELITE has ownership rights to products specified on Schedule A (the “Products”) as of September 10, 2010, and PRECISION DOSE wishes to license from ELITE the right to purchase, market and sell the Products on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
 
Article 1
GRANT OF LICENSE
 
6.1.          License .  ELITE hereby grants to PRECISION DOSE a license (“License” or “Licensing Rights”) without the right to further sublicense, to market and sell the Products in North America (including the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico), including the right to reference the ANDA Number, where appropriate, for approval to market the Product in North America.
 
6.2.         Exclusive Marketing Rights .   ELITE hereby grants to PRECISION DOSE exclusive marketing rights (“Exclusive Marketing Rights”) to market and sell the Products in the United States, and Puerto Rico).  ELITE agrees that it shall not (and it shall not authorize, permit or suffer any of its affiliates to), directly or indirectly, sell or distribute a Product in North America at any time during the term of this agreement unless specifically authorized under the terms of this Agreement. ELITE hereby grants to PRECISION DOSE non-exclusive marketing rights to market and sell the Products in Canada.
 
6.3.         Trademarks. PRECISION DOSE agrees and acknowledges that it shall not acquire by virtue of this Agreement any interest in or to any trademarks or trade names of ELITE, except that ELITE authorizes PRECISION DOSE to place the ELITE and PRECISION DOSE trade names and trademarks on marketing and packaging materials of the Products during the term of this Agreement. The labeling will incorporate the following statement: “Manufactured by Elite Laboratories, Inc., 165 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647”.
 
6.4.          Manufacturing. ELITE will only manufacture the Products at the manufacturing site designated by Product on Schedule A. The parties agree that, except for regulatory prohibitions or mutual agreement of the parties that a Product is not commercially viable, ELITE will be able to manufacture and ship all the Products to PRECISION DOSE within two years of the date of this Agreement.
 
6.5.          Licensed Trade Secrets. The information exchanged between ELITE and PRECISION DOSE pursuant to this Agreement is expressly subject to the Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement entered into by the parties and dated June 25, 2010 (the “Confidentiality Agreement”) and whose term is hereby made coterminous with this Agreement.
 
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6.6.          Improvements .  Any new information, developments, or improvements relating to the Products subject to this Agreement, and any patent or copyright rights arising from or related thereto (collectively, “Improvements”) will be owned solely by ELITE but shall be automatically included in the License, and if PRECISION DOSE develops an Improvement that may be used beyond the Products which are the subject of this Agreement, then ELITE does now automatically grant a worldwide, non-exclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free right for PRECISION DOSE to use the Improvement.
 
Article 2
COMPENSATION
 
2.1.          License Fee and Milestone Payments .  In return for the Licensing Rights described in this Agreement, PRECISION DOSE shall pay to ELITE the milestone payments (“Milestone Payments”) and a license fee (“License Fee”) compensation specified in Schedule C.
 
2.2.          Records .  PRECISION DOSE shall keep complete and accurate records of all sales of the Products and the calculation of net sales and gross profit of the Products. ELITE shall have the right, at ELITE’s expense and after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to PRECISION DOSE, through an independent certified public accountant, on a mutually agreeable date, to examine such records at any time within one (1) year after the due date of the License Fee payments to which such records relate, during regular business hours, during the life of this Agreement and for twelve (12) months after expiration of ELITE’s last production lot of Product sold to PRECISION DOSE, in order to verify the accuracy of the reports to be made under this Agreement. If the accountant determines that PRECISION DOSE has under-compensated ELITE, the findings shall be shared with PRECISION DOSE. If PRECISION DOSE agrees that PRECISION DOSE has not paid ELITE all of the compensation ELITE was entitled to receive, or it is later determined that PRECISION DOSE did not pay all of the compensation due to ELITE, then PRECISION DOSE shall pay the proper amount of compensation and all costs and expenses incurred by ELITE to hire the accountant and all of the accountant’s expenses, and all legal expenses, to obtain the appropriate compensation. If PRECISION DOSE disputes in good faith the accuracy of the results of such examination, the parties will retain a second independent certified public accountant whose examination will be binding upon both parties. The losing party will pay all of the expenses of both independent certified public accountant examinations.
 
2.3.          Reports . PRECISION DOSE will provide Reports as stipulated in Schedule C.
 
2.4.         Payments by PRECISION DOSE.
 
 
(a)
All Milestone Payments will be made by check and mailed to ELITE within ten (10) days after the payment becomes due.
 
 
(b)
The License Fee shall be paid to ELITE in monthly payments based upon the previous month’s Products that PRECISION DOSE shipped to its customers. All License Fee payments shall be made by check and mailed to ELITE within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar month. A copy of the Report for the prior month will accompany the check.
 
PRECISION DOSE-ELITE License Agreement
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 (c)
A late fee of 1% per month will be accrued for all payments which PRECISION DOSE fails to pay when due.
 
Article 3
ENFORCEABILITY
 
3.1.          Manufacturing and Supply Agreement . This Agreement shall not become enforceable until the parties have executed a separate Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (the “Manufacturing Agreement”). Inclusive in such Manufacturing and Supply Agreement shall be a Quality Agreement.
 
3.2.          Cost of Goods Summary. ELITE shall provide a detailed summary of the Cost of Goods for each product on Schedule B, and the parties shall further address the summary and price adjustments in their Manufacturing and Supply Agreement.
 
Article 4
TERM AND TERMINATION
 
4.1.          Term .   This Agreement shall become effective as of the date hereof and shall continue until fifteen (15) years from such date (the “Initial Term”), unless terminated earlier by mutual agreement of the parties or by one of the parties in accordance with this Article 4; provided further that the parties shall have the option, by mutual agreement, to extend the Initial Term of this Agreement for three (3) successive terms of five (5) years each (each a “Renewal Term” and collectively with the Initial Term, the “Term”) by the parties exchanging written notice of such election not less than six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or then current Renewal Term.
 
4.2.         Modification for Lack of Licensing Fees and Minimum Unit Volumes.
 
 
(a)
PRECISION DOSE hereby agrees to exert commercially reasonable efforts and shall devote the same efforts to marketing the Products that PRECISION DOSE exerts for its other major pharmaceutical products being marketed in the United States.
 
 
(b)
If after twelve (12) months of a Product’s launch, the Gross Profit declines for any Product to the point that the License Fee paid to ELITE is less than {***} for a six (6) month period for that Product, other than through the fault of ELITE, then ELITE may terminate the Exclusive Marketing Rights granted hereunder to PRECISION DOSE as it relates to that individual Product.  If ELITE desires to terminate the Exclusive Marketing Rights granted hereunder, then ELITE shall give PRECISION DOSE ninety (90) days written notice that it will no longer have the Exclusive Marketing Rights to sell the particular Product.
 
 
(c)
If PRECISION DOSE’s unit volume sales of an API specific group of Products (“ Product Group”), (initially defined as Hydromorphone, Naltrexone, or {***}Product Groups), does not meet its minimum annual unit volume forecast for that Product Group in the initial launch year, or does not meet its subsequent minimum annual unit volume forecast (as defined in Schedule D) for a Product Group, then PRECISION DOSE shall have the following six (6) months to achieve one-half of the prior year’s minimum annual unit volume forecast and if PRECISION DOSE still fails to meet such volume minimum during the six months described, then PRECISION DOSE shall lose its Exclusive Marketing Rights of such Product Group.
 
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 (d)
If PRECISION DOSE loses its Exclusive Marketing Rights on any Product or Product Group, Precision Dose may at its option continue to market the Product or Product Group under the License according to the terms of this Agreement and other agreements between the parties, but without Exclusive Marketing Rights to such Product or Product Group.
 
4.3.          Termination by Mutual Agreement .  The parties may terminate this Agreement any time by mutual written agreement.
 
4.4.          Termination by Breach .  Upon the breach or default in the performance or observance of any of the material provisions of this Agreement by either Party, when such breach or default is not cured by the responsible Party within sixty (60) days after written notice by the other Party, the other Party may terminate this Agreement upon an additional thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party. Termination will be without prejudice to either Party to recover any and all damages to which it may be entitled, or to exercise any other remedies.
 
4.5.          Termination by ELITE Upon Bankruptcy or Reorganization of PRECISION DOSE . If PRECISION DOSE enters into any proceeding (whether voluntary or otherwise) in bankruptcy, reorganization or arrangement for the appointment of a receiver or trustee to take possession of its assets, or any other proceeding under any law for the relief of creditors or makes an arrangement for the benefit of its creditors, and remains in such proceeding for 30 days, then ELITE shall retain its rights to the Products and may terminate this Agreement without further payment to PRECISION DOSE.
 
4.6.          Licensing Rights upon Termination .  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, upon termination of this Agreement: all rights, privileges, and licenses will terminate and revert to ELITE, and PRECISION DOSE must not thereafter make any use whatsoever of any trade secrets, except that it is agreed that upon termination notwithstanding any other terms of this Agreement, PRECISION DOSE may retain one archival copy to have sufficient information solely to respond to state and federal regulatory inquiries regarding the Products.
 
4.7.          Accrued Rights .  Expiration or termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to the right of either Party to receive all payments accrued and unpaid at the effective date of such expiration or termination, without prejudice to the remedy of either Party in respect to any previous breach of the representations, warranties or covenants herein contained, without prejudice to any rights to indemnification set forth herein and without prejudice to any other provision hereof which expressly or necessarily calls for performance after such expiration or termination. PRECISION DOSE expressly retains the right to sell Product on-hand after termination of this Agreement and shall remain bound to pay ELITE the Licensing Fee as provided in this Agreement.
 
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Article 5
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COMPETITION, COOPERATION UPON
BANKRUPTCY OF ELITE
 
5.1.      PRECISION DOSE Representations .  PRECISION DOSE hereby represents and warrants to ELITE that (a) it has obtained all necessary licenses, authorizations and approvals required by applicable Law, including those required by the FDA, DEA or any other applicable regulatory agency to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder; (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by PRECISION DOSE does not conflict with or constitute a breach of any order, judgment, agreement, or instrument to which it is a party; (c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by PRECISION DOSE does not require the consent of any person; and (d) none of its officers or directors has ever been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States for conduct relating to the development or approval of a drug product or relating to the marketing or sale of a drug product
 
5.2.      ELITE Representations . ELITE hereby represents and warrants to PRECISION DOSE that (a) it has obtained all necessary licenses, authorizations and approvals required by applicable Law, including those required by the FDA, DEA or any other applicable regulatory agency to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder; (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by ELITE does not conflict with or constitute a breach of any order, judgment, agreement, or instrument to which it is a party; (c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by ELITE does not require the consent of any person; and (d) none of its officers or directors has ever been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States for conduct relating to the development or approval of a drug product or relating to the marketing or sale of a drug product.
 
5.3.      Non-competition by PRECISION DOSE . PRECISION DOSE hereby covenants and agrees that without the prior written consent of ELITE during the Term of this Agreement, and for 1 year after the last shipment of Product by PRECISION DOSE if the agreement is terminated due to breach of the Agreement by PRECISION DOSE, PRECISION DOSE will not directly or indirectly market any of the Products Licensed to PRECISION DOSE by ELITE pursuant to this Agreement. This section is not intended to prohibit PRECISION DOSE from marketing and selling a product which addresses the same therapeutic indication as a Product, as long as that other product does not contain the same API as the Product(s) in this Agreement.
 
5.4.      Cooperation Upon Bankruptcy Event of ELITE . ELITE shall use, and cause its representatives and affiliates to use, best efforts to make all necessary arrangements and take all required actions to permit PRECISION DOSE to retain all rights licensed hereunder with respect to the Products in the event that ELITE (i) is dissolved or liquidated, (ii) commences a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reo rganization or other relief with respect to itself or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, (iii ) is subject to an involuntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to ELITE and an order for relief entered or such proceeding has not be dismissed or discharged within sixty (60) days of commencement, (v) has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (vi) otherwise ceases to conduct business during the Term (each, an “ Extraordinary Event ”). If ELITE breaches its obligations under the Manufacturing Agreement as a result of an Extraordinary Event (a “Manufacturing Breach”), then PRECISION DOSE will have the right to enter into a manufacturing arrangement with a manufacturer other than ELITE in order to continue the manufacturing of the Products. Without limitation of the foregoing, ELITE covenants and agrees that:
 
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 (a)
this Agreement involves intellectual property rights and PRECISION DOSE shall be entitled to all benefits and protections afforded by Section 365(n) of the United States Bankruptcy Code and any successor or similar statutes, including the right to elect to retain the rights under this Agreement and, upon a Manufacturing Breach, to receive, without additional cost, a licensed copy of all embodiments of the Products (but subject to any restrictions on ELITE’S right to disclose any such embodiments which are not proprietary to ELITE), including, without limitation, technical information necessary for the continued manufacture of the Products by a third party (collectively, the “ Product Materials ”);
 
 
(b)
Product Materials received by PRECISION DOSE pursuant to subsection (a) above shall be used by PRECISION DOSE and its affiliates and contractors solely to enable the manufacture of the Products upon a Manufacturing Breach and to continue to market, enhance and improve the Products in accordance with this Agreement; and
 
 
(c)
PRECISION DOSE shall hold any Product Materials in the strictest confidence and treat such Product Materials as proprietary and confidential information of ELITE in accordance with the Confidentiality Agreement.
 
Article 6
MISCELLANEOUS
 
6.1.          Waiver; Remedies and Amendment . Any waiver by any party hereto of a breach of any provisions of this Agreement will not be implied and will not be valid unless such waiver is recited in writing and signed by such party. Failure of any party to require, in one or more instances, performance by the other party or parties in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement will not be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of the future performance of any such terms or conditions or of any other terms and conditions of this Agreement. A waiver by any party of any term or condition of this Agreement, including this Section 6.1, shall be valid only if in writing and will not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of such term or condition for any other term. All rights, remedies, undertakings, obligations and agreements contained in this Agreement will be cumulative and none of them will be a limitation of any other remedy, right, undertaking, obligation or agreement of any party. This Agreement may not be amended except in a writing signed by all parties.
 
6.2.          Affiliates, Assignment, No Inconsistent Agreements . The parties agree that PRECISION DOSE may exercise its rights under this Agreement through its wholly owned subsidiary TAGI PHARMA, INC. (“TAGI”), and references herein to PRECISION DOSE shall include TAGI. PRECISION DOSE may not otherwise assign its rights and obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of ELITE. Neither PRECISION DOSE nor ELITE will enter into any agreement that is inconsistent with its obligations hereunder.
 
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6.3.          Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed will be deemed to be an original and all of which when taken together will constitute this Agreement.
 
6.4.          Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Venue .  This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New York without regard to conflict of law or choice of law rules. Any controversy or claim pursuant to this Agreement or the breach thereof shall be referred for decision forthwith to a senior executive of each Party not directly involved in the dispute. If no agreement is reached within thirty (30) days of the request by one Party to the other to refer the same to such senior executive, then such controversy or claim shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association; such arbitration to be held in Rockford, Illinois on an expedited basis. Judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
 
6.5.          Headings .  The headings set forth at the beginning of the various sections of this Agreement are for convenience and form no part of the Agreement between the parties.
 
6.6.          Notices .  All notices, requests, instructions, consents and other communications to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed received (a) on the same day if delivered in person, by same-day courier or by facsimile, electronic mail or other electronic transmission, (b) on the next day if delivered by overnight mail or courier, or (c) on the date indicated on the return receipt, or if there is no such receipt, on the third calendar day (excluding Sundays) if delivered by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, to the party for whom intended to the following addresses:
 
If to PRECISION DOSE:

PRECISION DOSE
722 Progressive Lane
South Beloit, IL  61080
Attn:  President

With a copy to:
Reilly Law Offices
6801 Spring Creek Rd., Ste 2D
Rockford, IL  61114
Attn: William A. Reilly II

If to ELITE:

ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, Inc.
165 Ludlow Avenue
Northvale, New Jersey 07647
Attention:  President and CEO

With a copy to:
Richardson & Patel
Murdock Plaza
 
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10900 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 500
Los Angeles, California  90024
Attention: Kevin Friedmann
 
6.7.         Each party may by written notice given to the other in accordance with this Agreement change the address to which notices to such party are to be delivered.
 
6.8.          Severability .  If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, it will be modified, if possible, to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable or, if such modification is not possible, it will be stricken and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
 
6.9.          Survival .  The rights and obligations which accrue to a party during the term of this agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
 
6.10.        Force Majeure .  No party to this Agreement will be liable for failure or delay in the performance of any of its obligations hereunder, if such failure or delay is due to causes beyond its reasonable control including, without limitation, acts of God, earthquakes, fires, strikes, acts of war, or intervention of any governmental authority, but any such delay or failure will be remedied by such party as soon as possible after the removal of the cause of such failure or delay.
 
6.11.        Entire Understanding .  This Agreement, including the schedules attached hereto, contains the entire understanding relative to the matters addressed herein, and supersedes all prior and collateral communications, reports, and understandings, if any, between the parties regarding the matters addressed herein.
 
6.12.        Drafting.   The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. .
 
6.13.        Not a Joint Venture .  This Agreement does not constitute or create (and the Parties do not intend to create hereby) a joint venture, pooling arrangement, Partnership, or formal business organization of any kind between and among any of the Parties, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be only those expressly set forth herein. The relationship hereby established between PRECISION DOSE and ELITE is solely that of licensee and licensor, each is an independent contractor engaged in the operation of its own respective business. Neither Party shall be considered to be an agent of the other for any purpose whatsoever. Each Party shall be responsible for providing its own personnel and workers compensation, medical coverage or similar benefits and shall be solely responsible for the payment of social security benefits, unemployment insurance, pension benefits, withholding any required amounts for income and other employment-related taxes and benefits of its own employees, and shall make its own arrangements for injury, illness or other insurance coverage to protect itself, its Affiliates, its subcontractors and personnel from any damages, loss and/or liability arising out of the performance of this Agreement. Neither Party has the power or authority to act for, represent or bind the other (or its Affiliates) in any manner.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first set forth above.
 
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
 
PRECISION DOSE, INC.
     
By:
   
By:
 
         
Name: 
Chris Dick
 
Name: 
Robert Koopman
         
Title:
President
 
Title:
President
         
Date:
   
Date:
 

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SCHEDULE A
 
Product List
 
Products Manufactured by ELITE:
 
Name
 
ANDA #
 
Approved  Manufacturing Site
         
Hydromorphone 8mg, 4mg and 2mg Tablets, 100’s and 500’s
 
76-723 (8 mg)
 
ELITE – 135 and 165 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647
         
Naltrexone 50mg Tablets, 30’s and 100’s
 
75-274
 
ELITE – 135 and 165 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647
         
{***} Tablets, 100’s and 1,000’s
 
{***}
 
ELITE – 135 and 165 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647
         
{***} Capsules, 100,s and 1000’s
 
Product not yet approved
 
ELITE – 135 and 165 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647
 
Note:  Temporary packaging (defined as less than twelve (12) months) of these products may be done at the Epic Pharma, LLC facility located at 227-16 N. Conduit Avenue, Laurelton, N.Y. 11413, unless Precision Dose consents to extend the timeframe beyond twelve (12) months, with such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.
 
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SCHEDULE B
 
Standard Manufacturing Costs (FOB, Northvale facility)
 
           
Bottles
       
   
Batch
 
Bottle
 
Per
 
Batch
 
Cost/
ITEM
 
Size
 
Size
 
Batch
 
Cost
 
Bottle  
Hydromorphone
                   
                     
8mg
 
{***}
 
100’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
       
500’s
 
{ ***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
                     
4mg
 
{***}
 
100’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
       
500’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
                     
2mg
 
{***}
 
100’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
       
500’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
Naltrexone
                   
                     
50mg
 
{***}
 
30’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
   
{***}
 
100’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
{***}
                   
{***} Tablets
 
{***}
 
100’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
   
{***}
 
1,000’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
                     
{***}  Capsules
 
{***}
 
100’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
   
{***}
 
1,000’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
                     
{***} Capsules
 
{***}
 
100’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
  
{***}
  
1,000’s
  
{***}
  
{***}
  
{***}
 
NOTE: Includes all Product manufacturing and packaging costs, quality assurance and batch quality control testing. Stability testing will be at an additional cost.

* {***}
 
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SCHEDULE C
 
Compensation for Licensing Rights

Milestone Payments

PRECISION DOSE will pay to ELITE Milestone Payments totaling {***}, according to the following schedule:
 
·
$200,000 shall be paid to ELITE upon signing of this enforceable License Agreement
 
·
${***} shall be paid to ELITE upon FDA approval and initial shipment of the “Products” to PRECISION DOSE according to the following schedule:
 
§
Hydromorphone 8mg — ${***}
 
§
Hydromorphone 4mg and 2mg — ${***}
 
§
Naltrexone 50mg — ${***}
 
§
{***}tablet — ${***}
 
§
{***} Capsules (All) — ${***}

License Fee

PRECISION DOSE will pay to ELITE a License Fee that is a percentage of the product gross profit (“Product Gross Profit”) of PRECISION DOSE, as defined below, generated on Products sold and shipped to its customers by PRECISION DOSE according to the following schedule:

 
·
Hydromorphone 8mg, 4mg, and 2mg Tablets — @ {***}% of Product Gross Profit
 
·
Naltrexone 50mg Tablets — @ {***}% of Product Gross Profit
 
·
{***}mg Tablets , {***}mg Capsules and {***}mg Capsules — @ {***}% of Product Gross Profit

Product Gross Profit is defined as:  Net Sales - Cost of Goods = Product Gross Profit.

 
§
Net Sales is defined as:  Net Invoice Price less the following: Charge backs, Buying Groups/Wholesaler Administrative Fees/Rebates, Allowances, Medicaid and Returns.

 
§
Cost of Goods is defined as:  The total number of units sold and included in Net Sales multiplied by the Standard Manufacturing Cost ( “$/Bottle Cost”) set forth on Schedule B plus Quality Assurance and Quality Control (including Testing and Stability Costs) and Warehouse/Distribution (including inbound and outbound) of ELITE and PRECISION DOSE, also known as Unit Cost .

The calculation of Product Gross Profit and the Licensing Fee shall be performed by Precision Dose and presented to Elite as a report (“Report”) which shall include the following information:

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REPORT ITEMS
   
Gross Invoice Sales
Total Sales for Month
Cash Discount
Cash Discount
   
Net Invoice Sales
Total Sales - Cash Discount
   
Deductions
Allowances (including wholesale service fees; customer admin. fees; Medicaid rebate; state program rebates; administration fees)  price adjustments; returns; charge backs.
 
Net Sales
Net Invoice Sales – Deductions
   
Cost of Goods
Total Units x Unit Cost
   
   
Gross Profit
Net Sales less Cost of Goods
 
Margin %
Margin Percentage (Gross Profit divided by Gross Invoice Sales)
   
Amount Due
Gross Profit $ 
x {***} %: Hydromorphone
   
x {***} %: Naltrexone
   
x {***} %: {***}
 
Whenever possible, the Report will be made using actual sales, charge backs, administrative fees/rebates, price adjustments, and returns; however, in some cases estimated numbers may be required because of timing of CBs, fees, returns, etc. A true up Report will be completed and presented to ELITE within 60 days after the end of each calendar year.

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SCHEDULE D
 
Minimum Annual Unit Forecast for Each Product Group
(As of August 27, 2010)

   
Year 1
 
Year 2
 
Year 3
 
Year 4
 
Year 5
(Units in 000 — Tablets)
                   
Hydromorphone 8mg
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
Naltrexone 50mg
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
{***}
{***} {***}mg Tabs
  
{***}
  
{***}
  
{***}
  
{***}
  
{***}

NOTE: The above committed unit volumes are {***}% of the unit volumes in the Target Financial Forecasts previously provided for Profit Split calculations.

For purposes of this Provision, the minimum annual forecast will be reviewed annually for any changes in the competitive environment, and revised by the Parties as mutually agreed. As the additional products become available, the combined Product Group minimum annual quantities will be reassessed according to the then current market conditions.

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MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY AGREEMENT  

 
Between
 
Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 
And
 
Precision Dose, Inc.

 
 

 

MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY AGREEMENT
 
This Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (the " Agreement ") is entered into as of the 10th day of September, 2010 (the " Effective Date "), by and between Precision Dose, Inc., an Illinois corporation ("PRECISION DOSE"), and Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Elite Laboratories, Inc. (a subsidiary of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), both Delaware corporations ("ELITE").
 
RECITALS
 
WHEREAS, ELITE is engaged in the manufacture and commercialization of pharmaceutical products;
 
WHEREAS, ELITE wishes to supply PRECISION DOSE with pharmaceutical products on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;
 
WHEREAS, PRECISION DOSE desires to have ELITE supply PRECISION DOSE and its wholly owned subsidiary, TAGI Pharma, Inc., (“TAGI”),with pharmaceutical products as part of a License Agreement (dated September 10, 2010) with Elite on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
 
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
 
Capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Article 1 or as otherwise set forth herein.  Unless the context indicates otherwise, the singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular.
 
1.1.           " Act " means the United States Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
 
1.2.           " Affiliates " means a corporation or any other entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the designated party, but only for so long as the relationship exists.  " Control " shall mean ownership of shares of stock having at least 50% of the voting power entitled to vote for the election of directors in the case of a corporation.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the owners of preferred stock (or common stock issued upon conversion thereof) of either party such as financial institutions, venture capital funds and private equity investors shall not be its "Affiliates" for purposes of this Agreement.
 
1.3.           "A NDA " means a Abbreviated New Drug Application pursuant to Section 505 of the Act (21 U.S.C. Section 355) submitted to the FDA or any successor application or procedure or any foreign counterpart of a United States New Drug Application for approval to market, including where applicable, applications for pricing and reimbursement approval.
 
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Manufacturing and Supply Agreement
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1.4.           “ ELITE ” shall mean Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Elite Laboratories, Inc. (a subsidiary of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), both Delaware corporations
 
1.5.           “ API ” shall mean the active pharmaceutical ingredient of a referenced Product.
 
1.6.           " Batch " means a specific quantity of Product as set forth on Exhibit A that is intended to have uniform character and quality, within specified limits, and is produced according to a single manufacturing order during the same cycle of manufacture.
 
1.7.           " Certificate of Analysis " means a certificate issued by the manufacturer of a lot or batch of a Product, which certificate contains such information as provided in the Quality Agreement (as defined below).
 
1.8.           " cGMP " means the current standards for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, as set forth in the United States Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, and applicable regulations and guidance promulgated there under, including without limitation the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time.
 
1.9.           " Facility " means any ELITE manufacturing and packaging facility.
 
1.10.         " FDA " means the United States Food and Drug Administration   or any successor United States governmental agency performing similar functions with respect to pharmaceutical products.
 
1.11.         " Laws " means any present and future national, state, or local law (whether under statute, rule, regulation, or otherwise); requirements under permits, orders, decrees, judgments, or directives; and requirements of a Regulatory Agency and any other applicable government authorities, including without limitation Good Manufacturing Practices as promulgated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and specified in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Parts 210 and 211, as amended from time to time.  The determination of either party to this Agreement that a Legal Requirement is necessary shall be dispositive for purposes of this Agreement.
 
1.12.         “ License Agreement ” means the written agreement entered into by ELITE and PRECISION DOSE as of the 10 th day of September, 2010 titled “License Agreement”.
 
1.13.         “ PRECISION DOSE ” shall mean PRECISION DOSE, an Illinois corporation, and its wholly owned subsidiary, TAGI Pharma, Inc., an Illinois corporation.
 
1.14.         " Product " means the finished pharmaceutical products identified in the attached Exhibit A and sold by ELITE to Precision Dose in bottles to be distributed or packaged into unit dose.
 
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1.15.         " Product Specifications " means the written specifications for the Product developed by ELITE, approved by the FDA, and delivered to PRECISION DOSE thereafter as Exhibit B of this Agreement.
 
1.16.         “ Production Report ” means a manufacturing and packaging report of production batches (at the Batch level and consolidated Batches), providing actual production volumes and costs against their associated standards.  The report shall include standard and variance reporting cost notes.
 
1.17.         " Quality Agreement " means the agreement to be entered into by the parties hereto concurrently herewith, setting out the quality assurance standards to be applicable to the manufacturing services provided by ELITE.
 
1.18.         " Regulatory Approval " means any and all approvals (including supplements, amendments, label expansions, pre- and post-approvals, pricing and reimbursement approvals), licenses, registrations or authorizations of any national, regional, state, provincial or local regulatory agency, department, bureau, commission, council or other governmental entity, that are necessary for the manufacture, distribution, use or sale of a product in a regulatory jurisdiction.
 
1.19.         " Shipments " means all shipments made hereunder of Product.
 
1.20.         " Territory " means the United States and Canada.
 
1.21.          "United States " means the United States of America and its states, territories, possessions and protectorates thereof, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
 
ARTICLE 2
SUPPLY OF PRODUCT
 
2.1.          Supply .  During the Term of this Agreement as defined below, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, PRECISION DOSE agrees to exclusively purchase Products it requires from ELITE pursuant to this Agreement and ELITE agrees to supply to PRECISION DOSE, from the Facility, such Product as is ordered by PRECISION DOSE.
 
 
(a)
Product supplied hereunder shall be supplied as specified in PRECISION DOSE's purchase orders made pursuant to this Article 2 and shall meet the Product Specifications.
 
 
(b)
Each shipment shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis in English.
 
 
(c)
Product shall be manufactured in accordance with cGMP and all other applicable Laws and any procedures set forth in the Product Specifications and Quality Agreement, and such additional procedures as may be agreed upon in writing by the parties.
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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 (d)
Product shall be purchased by PRECISION DOSE under this Agreement at the prices set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto.
 
2.2.         Product Orders .
 
 
(a)
From time to time and subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, PRECISION DOSE shall place orders for Batch quantities of Product, specifying delivery dates.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, ELITE shall meet specified delivery dates, provided the delivery dates specified in any such orders shall not be less than ninety (90) days from the date of such orders.
 
 
(b)
ELITE shall use commercially reasonable efforts to accommodate a PRECISION DOSE request for delivery of the Product sooner than as otherwise is required under this Agreement;  and, if PRECISION DOSE’s business conditions necessitate reduction of Product amount ordered or delay in purchase order shipment dates, then ELITE shall use commercially reasonable efforts to implement such requested changes, provided that, if such changes cause ELITE to incur additional expenses, ELITE shall specify such additional expenses in writing and provide such substantiating documentation reasonably requested by PRECISION DOSE, and PRECISION DOSE shall pay such additional expenses as and when incurred.
 
2.3.         Acceptance .  ELITE shall ensure that the Product ordered by PRECISION DOSE in accordance with this Agreement is shipped in accordance with the delivery dates specified in PRECISION DOSE's purchase order received by ELITE, and ELITE shall notify PRECISION DOSE promptly of any anticipated delay.
 
2.4.        Forecasts and Production Planning .
 
 
(a)
Within fifteen days (15) business days of the Effective Date, PRECISION DOSE will provide ELITE with a written forecast of its requirements for the {***} {***}mg Tablet for the next twelve (12) months.
 
 
(b)
During each successive calendar quarter, on or about the first day of that quarter, PRECISION DOSE shall provide ELITE with a twelve (12) month rolling forecast of the quantity of Product required by PRECISION DOSE, by month, for the following twelve (12) months (each, a " Forecast ").
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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(c)
It is agreed by the parties that the first three (3) months of the twelve (12) month forecast are binding on PRECISION DOSE.  It is understood that such Forecasts for the remaining nine (9) months are intended to be good faith estimates only, and shall not be binding upon PRECISION DOSE.  PRECISION DOSE agrees that in the event this Agreement is terminated by PRECISION DOSE or through the fault of PRECISION DOSE, then PRECISION DOSE shall compensate ELITE for its cost for any pharmaceutical or packaging materials purchased by ELITE to meet any unused balance of the first three (3) months of the most recent twelve (12) month Forecast provided by PRECISION DOSE to ELITE.
 
 
(d)
To the extent that Product orders specified for shipment in any quarter exceed the most recent PRECISION DOSE Forecast for such quarter by more than ten percent (10%) (any excess of ten percent (10%) or less shall, for this purpose, be deemed not to exceed forecast), ELITE shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to fulfill any such excess contained in PRECISION DOSE's Product orders, but ELITE shall not be liable to PRECISION DOSE for any inability, despite its reasonable efforts, to fill orders in excess of such forecast.
 
2.5.         Initial Supply of API for {***} Orders. PRECISION DOSE agrees to purchase the required API for the initial validation batches of the {***}{***}mg Tablet Product (estimated at ${***}).  Elite agrees to credit Precision Dose for such amount against Precision Dose’s initial purchases from ELITE of the finished Product from the validation batches.
 
2.6.         Delivery .
 
 
(a)
Shipments of Product shall be made from ELITE's Facility unless otherwise mutually agreed to in writing by the parties.  Risk of loss or of damage to the Product shall remain with ELITE until such Product is loaded onto the carrier's vehicle in the United States by ELITE for shipment at the shipping point at which time risk of loss or damage shall transfer to PRECISION DOSE.  ELITE shall, in accordance with PRECISION DOSE's instructions and as agent for PRECISION DOSE, arrange for shipping to be paid by PRECISION DOSE.  PRECISION DOSE shall arrange for insurance and shall select the freight carrier used by ELITE to ship the Product and may monitor ELITE's shipping and freight practices as they pertain to this Agreement.  Product shall be transported in accordance with the Product Specifications and other applicable Laws.
 
 
(b)
To accommodate production variances, a Batch quantity Product order shall be considered filled by Elite if the amount shipped is at least 97.5% of the quantity specified for a Batch in Exhibit A.
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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2.7.         Manufacturing Changes .  All changes in the Product Specifications and Manufacturing Processes by ELITE must be reviewed with PRECISION DOSE prior to the change.  For changes to the Product Specifications or manufacturing processes that are required by applicable Laws (collectively " Required Manufacturing Changes "), ELITE and PRECISION DOSE shall cooperate in making such changes and use commercially reasonable efforts to implement such changes promptly in a manner that minimizes any affect on the supply hereunder to PRECISION DOSE of Product meeting the Product Specifications reflected in Exhibit B. For changes to the Product Specifications or manufacturing processes that are voluntary (collectively " Voluntary Manufacturing Changes "), ELITE and PRECISION DOSE shall cooperate in making such changes and use commercially reasonable efforts to accommodate an orderly depletion of affected inventories.
 
2.8.         Delays.   During the Term of this Agreement, if ELITE is not able to timely meet Product orders submitted by PRECISION DOSE pursuant to Section 2.2, ELITE shall promptly notify PRECISION DOSE of the reason for the delay and the date shipment of Product is expected to occur.
 
2.9.         Late Shipment .  In addition to other obligations and remedies under this Agreement, whenever shipment of Product orders is delayed beyond the date specified in this Agreement, Elite shall use commercially reasonable efforts to expedite shipment of the Product to PRECISION DOSE, and shall   exert at least equivalent effort in resolving a Product shortage as compared to ELITE’s production requirements for its other customers’ production requirements.
 
ARTICLE 3
PRICING AND PAYMENT
 
3.1.         Price .  Subject to the remainder of this Article 3, the price to be paid by PRECISION DOSE for Product from ELITE shall be as set forth on Exhibit A .
 
3.2.         Price Adjustment .  The price for Product under Section 3.1 may be adjusted as follows:
 
 
(a)
The price for Product may be increased by ELITE for any orders placed after the 12 month anniversary of the (1) first shipment of the Product subject to the price increase by ELITE to PRECISION DOSE or (2) the effective date of the previous price increase of such Product, whichever is later, hereinafter “ Adjustment Date ”.  In such an event, ELITE will propose an increase to be reviewed and discussed with PRECISION DOSE at least 90 days prior to the Adjustment Date. Any proposed increase shall not exceed the increase in the United States Producers' Price Index, Pharmaceuticals Preparations,   NAICS 325412, during the period since the last increase, under this Section 3.2 unless due to active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) increases documented by the supplier invoices.  PRECISION DOSE and ELITE recognize the competitive nature of the generic business and any proposed price increases will be discussed in the context of the current market environment at that time.
 
 
(b)
The price for the Product may be decreased.  Just as increases in the material or component costs allow an increase in the Product cost, the parties agree that reductions in the material or component cost shall similarly reduce the price of the product charged by ELITE to PRECISION DOSE.  To monitor changes in production costs, ELITE shall deliver to PRECISION DOSE a Production Report on a quarterly basis.   ELITE shall reduce the Product price upon downward cost trends so that Product manufacturing cost savings are shared equally by ELITE and PRECISION DOSE.
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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(c)
The parties acknowledge the highly competitive nature of generic drugs and that a situation might arise where ELITE cannot produce a Product at a cost low enough for PRECISION DOSE to profitably sell that Product.  In such event, at the discretion of ELITE and after consultation with PRECISION DOSE, ELITE will supply the Product from another supplier that is able to provide the Product to PRECISION DOSE for significantly less (defined as greater than 10 percent) than the amount which ELITE can provide the Product to PRECISION DOSE. PRECISION DOSE will support such a transfer, and ELITE will provide the necessary technical support for transfer of the Product manufacturing (including analytical methods transfer) to a 3 rd party contract manufacturer.
 
3.3.         Invoicing and Payment .  Payment by PRECISION DOSE for Product supplied by ELITE hereunder meeting Product Specifications shall be in United States dollars and made within thirty-one (31) days after the date of ELITE's invoice by check or wire transfer, and shall be made without set-off and free and clear of, and without any deduction or withholding for or on account of any taxes, duties, levies, fees or charges, except as otherwise permitted under this Agreement.  Product shall be invoiced no sooner than the date of shipment by ELITE.  If PRECISION DOSE disputes any invoice, PRECISION DOSE shall notify ELITE that it disputes the accuracy of such invoice and specify the particular respects in which such invoice is inaccurate.  PRECISION DOSE and ELITE shall make good faith efforts to resolve any disputes within thirty (30) days thereafter.  Any amounts that are disputed shall be due upon the resolution of such dispute.
 
3.4.         Books and Records . ELITE shall maintain production and accounting records according to GAAP.   PRECISION DOSE shall have the right, at PRECISION DOSE ’s expense and after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to ELITE, through an independent certified public accountant, on a mutually agreeable date, to examine such records at any time within one (1) year after the due date of the invoice for Product to which such records relate, during regular business hours, during the term of this Agreement and for twelve (12) months after expiration of ELITE’s last invoice to PRECISION DOSE for Product, in order to verify the accuracy of the calculation of the price of the Product.  If the accountant determines that ELITE has inaccurately invoiced PRECISION DOSE , the findings shall be shared with ELITE.  If ELITE agrees that it has improperly invoiced PRECISION DOSE , then ELITE shall correct the invoice, refund any amounts received in excess of the proper  Product price, and pay for all costs and expenses incurred by PRECISION DOSE to hire the accountant and all of the accountant’s expenses, and all legal expenses, to obtain the appropriate compensation. If ELITE disputes in good faith the accuracy of the results of such examination, the parties will retain a second independent certified public accountant whose examination will be binding upon both parties.  The losing party will pay all of the expenses of both independent certified public accountant examinations
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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ARTICLE 4
QUALITY AND REGULATORY MATTERS
 
In conjunction with the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall execute a Quality Agreement in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto.
 
ARTICLE 5
WARRANTIES
 
5.1.         Compliance with cGMP .  ELITE warrants that any Product supplied by it hereunder shall be manufactured in accordance with cGMP.
 
5.2.         Conformity with Specifications . ELITE warrants that, at the time of shipment and for its shelf life, any Product supplied by it hereunder shall meet the Product Specifications except for any failure to meet Product Specifications arising from the handling, packaging or other act or omission of PRECISION DOSE or subsequent entity handling the Product.
 
5.3.         ELITE Representations . ELITE hereby represents and warrants to PRECISION DOSE that (a) it has obtained all necessary licenses, authorizations and approvals required by applicable Law, including those required by the FDA, DEA or any other applicable regulatory agency to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder; (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by ELITE does not conflict with or constitute a breach of any order, judgment, agreement, or instrument to which it is a party; (c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by ELITE does not require the consent of any person; and (d) none of its officers or directors has ever been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States for conduct relating to the development or approval of a drug product or relating to the marketing or sale of a drug product.
 
5.4.         Certificate of Analysis .  ELITE warrants that the Certificate of Analysis and all other records and documents created by ELITE and provided to PRECISION DOSE will be true and correct.
 
5.5.        Nonconformance and Procedures to Address.
 
 
(a)
Nonconformance . If PRECISION DOSE discovers any nonconformance (“Nonconformance”) of Product under this Agreement, PRECISION DOSE shall give prompt written notice to ELITE specifying the Nonconformance.
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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(b)
Procedure for Nonconformance .  Upon notifying ELITE of any Nonconformance of Product PRECISION DOSE shall afford ELITE a reasonable opportunity to inspect the Product in question and make an appropriate adjustment or replacement.  The parties shall submit any dispute regarding quality of the Nonconformance of Product to a mutually selected independent laboratory, the determination of which shall be binding on the parties and the costs of which shall be borne by the party against whom such determination is rendered.  If such laboratory confirms a Nonconformance of the Product in question (or any part of it) at the time of delivery to the carrier, or if the parties agree that there is a Nonconformance, then, in addition to other remedies that may be available, ELITE shall promptly refund or provide a credit for any money paid by PRECISION DOSE (including shipping costs) with respect to such Nonconforming Product. ELITE may, at its sole option, either direct PRECISION DOSE to return nonconforming Product to ELITE or have it destroyed by PRECISION DOSE, and certify such destruction to ELITE, all at ELITE’s expense.
 
5.6.         PRECISION DOSE Representations . PRECISION DOSE hereby represents and warrants to ELITE that (a) it has obtained all necessary licenses, authorizations and approvals required by applicable Law, including those required by the FDA, DEA or any other applicable regulatory agency to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder; (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by PRECISION DOSE does not conflict with or constitute a breach of any order, judgment, agreement, or instrument to which it is a party; (c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by PRECISION DOSE does not require the consent of any person; and (d) none of its officers or directors has ever been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States for conduct relating to the development or approval of a drug product or relating to the marketing or sale of a drug product.
 
ARTICLE 6
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
 
6.1.         ELITE Indemnity .  Subject to Sections 6.2 and 6.4, ELITE shall indemnify and hold harmless PRECISION DOSE and its Affiliates against all third party claims, actions, costs, expenses, including court costs and legal fees or other third party liabilities (" Third Party Liabilities ") whatsoever in respect of:
 
 
(a)
ELITE's and/or its Affiliates', subcontractors' or suppliers' failure to comply with the Product Specifications, cGMP or applicable Laws;
 
 
(b)
the storage, distribution or handling of the Product after the Effective Date by ELITE or any third party, other than a third party acting on behalf of PRECISION DOSE or its Affiliates, including, without limitation, any carrier delivering the Product;
 
 
(c)
any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or similar promise made under this Agreement or arising out of this Agreement;
 
 
(d)
any negligence or willful misconduct by ELITE and/or any of its employees; and
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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(e)
for any Product that is recalled or withdrawn from the market by reason of ELITE’s breach of any warranty or other covenant under this Agreement or any other agreement with PRECISION DOSE, PRECISION DOSE will be entitled to reimbursement of all costs associated with a recall or withdrawal, including the cost of the Product, and reasonable costs associated with compliance with the recall or withdrawal (including penalties).  If it is determined that the recall or withdrawal should extend to the Product packaged into unit dose or distributed by PRECISION DOSE, then reimbursement to PRECISION DOSE will be extended to include all its expenses of compliance, including manufacturing and packaging costs and materials, return fees, distributor reimbursement, processing expense such as customer notification and returns, shipping, disposal and penalty costs associated with the product of the recalled or withdrawn lots only.
 
6.2.         PRECISION DOSE Indemnity .  Subject to Sections 6.1 and 6.4, PRECISION DOSE shall indemnify and hold harmless ELITE and its Affiliates against all Third Party Liabilities whatsoever in respect of:
 
 
(a)
the use, marketing, storage, distribution, handling or sale of the Product after the Effective Date by PRECISION DOSE or any third party, other than a third party acting on behalf of ELITE or its Affiliates;
 
 
(b)
any product liability in connection with the Products caused by PRECISION DOSE or any third party acting on behalf of PRECISION DOSE or its Affiliates;
 
 
(c)
any liabilities arising out of the presence or actions of a PRECISION DOSE employee at the Facilities pursuant to this Agreement; and
 
 
(d)
any negligent or wrongful act by PRECISION DOSE and any breach by PRECISION DOSE of any representation or warranty, covenant or similar promise made under this Agreement or arising out of this Agreement.
 
6.3.         Procedures for Indemnification .  In the event that a party (the " Indemnified Party ") is seeking indemnification under Sections 6.1 or 6.2, the Indemnified Party shall inform the other party (the " Indemnifying Party ") of a claim as soon as reasonably practicable after the Indemnified Party receives notice of the claim, shall permit the Indemnifying Party to assume direction and control of the defense of the claim, and shall cooperate as requested by the Indemnifying Party (at the expense of the Indemnifying Party) in the defense of the claim; provided, however, if the defendants in any such action include both the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that a conflict may arise between the positions of the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party in conducting the defense of any such action or that there may be legal defenses available to it that are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select separate counsel to assume such legal defenses and to otherwise participate in the defense of such action or on behalf of the Indemnified Party.  No Indemnifying Party shall, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, settle or compromise or consent to the entry of judgment with respect to any pending or threatened action or claim whatsoever, in respect of which indemnification could be sought under Sections 6.1 or 6.2 (whether or not the Indemnified Party is an actual or potential party thereto), unless such settlement, compromise or consent (i) includes an unconditional release of the Indemnified Party in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party from all liability arising out of such action or claim and (ii) does not include a statement as to or an admission of fault, culpability or a failure to act by or on behalf of the Indemnified Party.  The Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for settlement of any pending or threatened action or any claim whatsoever that is effected without its written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed).
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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6.4.         Mitigation .  In the event of any occurrence which may result in either party becoming liable under Section 6.1 or Section 6.2, each party shall use its best efforts to take such actions as may be reasonably necessary to mitigate the damages payable by the other party under Section 6.1 or Section 6.2, as the case may be.
 
6.5.         Limitation of Liability .  NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTIES FOR ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO LOST PROFITS AND GOODWILL, WHETHER BASED UPON A CLAIM OR ACTION OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT.
 
6.6.         Insurance .  Each party shall maintain commercial general liability insurance through the term of this Agreement upon launch of the first Product, which insurance shall afford limits of not less than $5,000,000 for each occurrence for personal injury or property damage liability.  Furthermore, each party shall maintain product liability insurance, through the term of this Agreement upon launch of the first Product and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, which insurance shall afford limits of not less than $5,000,000 in the aggregate per annum with respect to product and completed operations liability.  This insurance shall be written to cover claims incurred, discovered, manifested, or made during or after the expiration of this Agreement.  Each party shall provide the other with a certificate of insurance evidencing the above and showing the name of the issuing company, the policy number, the effective date, the expiration date and the limits of liability.  The insurance certificate shall further provide for a minimum of thirty (30) days' written notice to the insured of a cancellation of, or material change in, the insurance.  If a party is unable to maintain the insurance policies required under this Agreement through no fault on the part of such party, then such party shall forthwith notify the other party in writing and the parties shall in good faith negotiate appropriate amendments to the insurance provision of this Agreement in order to provide adequate assurances. In the event that either a customer or an insurer of either party requires such party to increase its insurance limits above the $5,000,000 described above for any policy, then the other party to this Agreement must also match the required insurance increase, so that the parties to this Agreement are carrying the same insurance policy limits. It is the express intention of the parties that the parties shall endeavor to avoid insurance policy limits above $10,000,000.
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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ARTICLE 7
TERM AND TERMINATION
 
7.1.         Term .  The term of this Agreement is equal to the “Term” of the License Agreement as it is described in the License Agreement, and expressly includes the Initial Term and the Renewal Term, as described therein.
 
7.2.         Rights on Termination .  Termination of this Agreement for any reason shall not affect the accrued rights and obligations of either PRECISION DOSE or ELITE arising under or out of this Agreement.
 
7.3.         Additional Responsibilities Post Termination . In addition to the ongoing obligations of the parties previously outlined in the License Agreement and Manufacturing & Supply Agreement, any PRECISION DOSE Product orders previously accepted by ELITE prior to termination will be manufactured by ELITE and shipped to PRECISION DOSE as described in this Agreement. Additionally, under 2.4(c) PRECISION DOSE agrees to pay ELITE under the circumstances described therein for ELITE’s cost for any pharmaceutical or packaging materials purchased by ELITE to meet any unused balance of the first 3 months of the most recent 12 month Forecast provided by PRECISION DOSE to ELITE, and under such circumstances, at the option of PRECISION DOSE, the materials may be used by ELITE for the manufacture of  finished Product or shipped to a location designated my PRECISION DOSE.
 
7.4.         Transfer Assistance .  Upon termination by ELITE as a result of  its inability to manufacture the Product(s) due to (1) compliance issues with Regulatory Agencies (including FDA and DEA), (2) commercial factors or (3) bankruptcy, ELITE will use commercially reasonable efforts to transfer  the Product(s) to a third party manufacturing site.
 
ARTICLE 8
CONFIDENTIALITY
 
8.1.        The information exchanged between ELITE and PRECISION DOSE pursuant to this Agreement is expressly subject to the Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement entered into by the parties and dated June 25, 2010 (the “Confidentiality Agreement”) and whose term is hereby made coterminous with this Agreement.
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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ARTICLE 9
MISCELLANEOUS
 
9.1.         Force Majeure .  If any party is prevented from complying, either totally or in part, with any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement, by reason of force majeure, including, but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, explosion, storm, strike, lockout or other labor trouble, riot, war, rebellion, accidents, acts of God and/or any other cause or externally induced casualty beyond its reasonable control, whether similar to the foregoing matters or not, then, upon written notice by the party liable to perform to the other party, the requirements of this Agreement or such of its provisions as may be affected, and to the extent so affected, shall be suspended during the period of such disability; provided that the party asserting force majeure shall bear the burden of establishing the existence of such force majeure by clear and convincing evidence; and provided further, that the party prevented from complying shall use its best efforts to remove such disability within thirty (30) days, and shall continue performance with the utmost dispatch whenever such causes are removed, and shall notify the other party of the force majeure event not more than five (5) working days from the time of the event.  When such circumstances arise, the parties shall discuss what, if any, modification of the terms of this Agreement may be required in order to arrive at an equitable solution.
 
9.2.         Trademarks .  Each party agrees and acknowledges that it shall not acquire by virtue of this Agreement any interest (other than such non-exclusive license as may be necessary for the party to perform its duties hereunder) in or to any trademarks or trade names of the other party; provided, however, that PRECISION DOSE shall have the right to identify ELITE as the manufacturer of the Product.  All Products shall bear a label that incorporates the following statement:  “Manufactured by Elite Laboratories, Inc., 165 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, NJ  07647”.
 
9.3.         Notices .  Except as otherwise specifically provided, any notice or other documents to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if sent by registered mail, nationally recognized overnight delivery service or facsimile transmission to a party or delivered in person to a party at the address or facsimile number set out below for such party or such other address as the party may from time to time designate by written notice to the other:
 
If to ELITE:
Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 
165 Ludlow Avenue
 
Northvale, NJ 07647
 
Attention:  President
 
Facsimile: 201-750-2755
   
with a copy to:
Richardson & Patel
   
 
Murdock Plaza
 
10900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 500

{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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Los Angeles, California 90024
 
Attention: Kevin Friedmann
 
Facsimile: 310-208-1154
   
If to PRECISION DOSE:
Precision Dose, Inc.
 
722 Progressive Lane
 
South Beloit, IL  61080
 
Attention:  President
 
Facsimile: 815-624-8245
   
with a copy to:
Reilly Law Offices
 
6801 Spring Creek Rd., Suite 2D
 
Rockford, IL 61114
 
Attention:  William A. Reilly II, Esq.
 
Facsimile: 815-316-8545
 
Any such notice provided pursuant to this Section 9.3 shall be deemed to have been received by the addressee five business days following the date of dispatch of the notice or other document by mail or, where the notice or other document is sent by overnight delivery service, by hand or is given by facsimile, simultaneously with the transmission or delivery.  To prove the giving of a notice or other document it shall be sufficient to show that it was dispatched.   Either party may change its address at which notice is to be received by written notice provided pursuant to this Section 9.3.
 
9.4.         Waiver and Amendment .  A waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement in any one instance shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of such term or condition for any other time.  All rights, remedies, undertakings, obligations and agreements contained in this Agreement shall be cumulative and none of them shall be a limitation of any other remedy, right, undertaking, obligation or agreement of either party.  This Agreement may not be amended or modified, except in a writing signed by an officer of each party hereto.
 
9.5.         Severability .  If any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.  In the event any provisions shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties shall use their best efforts to substitute a valid, legal and enforceable provision which, insofar as practical, implements the purposes hereof.
 
9.6.         Headings .  The headings contained in this Agreement are included herein for reference and convenience and shall not affect the meaning of the provisions of this Agreement.
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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9.7.         Assignment and Successors .  This Agreement may not be assigned by either party, except by operation of law, to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.  In the event of any such assignment, the assignee shall expressly assume in writing the performance of all the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all of the obligations to be performed by the assignor.  Any assignment not in accordance with this Agreement shall be void. It is understood and agreed that in the event ELITE intends to sell all or substantially all of its assets and the proposed assignment required in connection therewith is not consented to by PRECISION DOSE, then ELITE and PRECISION DOSE shall work together to qualify a replacement supplier and transition the manufacturing, packaging and supply of the Products to such replacement supplier.
 
9.8.         Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Venue .  This Agreement shall be construed, and the rights of the parties determined, in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to conflict of law or choice of law rules. Any controversy or claim pursuant to this Agreement or the breach thereof shall be referred for decision forthwith to a senior executive of each Party not directly involved in the dispute.  If no agreement is reached within thirty (30) days of the request by one Party to the other to refer the same to such senior executive, then such controversy or claim shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association; such arbitration to be held in Rockford, Illinois on an expedited basis.  Judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
 
9.9.         Independent Parties .  This Agreement shall not be deemed to create any partnership, joint venture, amalgamation or agency relationship between the parties.  Each party shall act hereunder as an independent contractor.  Neither party shall at any time enter into, incur, or hold itself out to third parties as having authority to enter into or incur, on behalf of the other party, any commitment, expense, or liability whatsoever.
 
9.10.       Survival of Provisions .  All accrued rights and obligations of the parties, expressly including the provisions of Articles 4, 6, 7 and 8, shall survive the termination for any reason of this Agreement.
 
9.11.       Publicity .  Neither party shall make any public announcement concerning, or otherwise publicly disclose, any information with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the terms and conditions hereof without the prior written consent of the other party hereto.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may make any public disclosure concerning the transactions contemplated hereby that in the opinion of such party's counsel may be required by law or the rules of any stock exchange on which such party's or its Affiliates' securities trade; provided , however , the party making such disclosure shall provide the non-disclosing party with a copy of the intended disclosure reasonably, and to the extent practicable, prior to public dissemination, and the parties hereto shall coordinate with one another regarding the timing, form and content of such disclosure.
 
9.12.       Entire Agreement .  This Agreement, together with the Quality Agreement, constitutes the full, complete, final and integrated agreement between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous written or oral negotiations, commitments, agreements, transactions or understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof.  Any modification, amendment or supplement to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.  In case of a conflict between the agreements, this Agreement shall prevail.
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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9.13.       No Third Party Beneficiaries.   No person or entity not a party to this Agreement, including any employee of any party to this Agreement, shall have or acquire any rights by reason of this Agreement, nor shall either party have any obligations or liabilities to such other person or entity by reason of this Agreement.
 
9.14.       Remedies Cumulative .  Except as otherwise provided herein, any and all remedies herein expressly conferred upon a party shall be deemed cumulative with and not exclusive of any other remedy conferred hereby, or by law or equity upon such party, and the exercise by a party of any one remedy shall not preclude the exercise of any other remedy.  If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled.
 
9.15.       Further Assurances .  Each party shall execute and deliver such additional instruments and other documents and use commercially reasonable efforts to take or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary under applicable law to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
 
9.16.       Counterparts; Facsimile Signatures .  This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute a single agreement.  This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signatures, which signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
 
9.17.       Drafting.   The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement.  In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
 
Signature Page Follows
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed, as of the date first above written, by their duly authorized representatives.
 
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
 
PRECISION DOSE INC.
         
By:
  
 
By:
 
Name: 
Chris Dick
 
Name: 
Robert Koopman
Title:
President
 
Title:
President

Execution Version 9/10/10
 
{***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 
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Execution Version
 
EXHIBIT A
 
 Products and Purchase Price
Product
 
Mg
 
Bottle
Size
 
Batch
Size
 
Bottles
Per
Batch
 
Batch
Cost
 
Cost Per
Bottle
 
Label
Hydromorphone Tablets
 
8mg
 
100's
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***} *
 
$ {***} *
 
TAGI Pharma
Hydromorphone Tablets
 
4mg
 
100's
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***} *
 
$ {***} *
 
TAGI Pharma
Hydromorphone Tablets
 
2mg
 
100's
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***} *
 
$ {***} *
 
TAGI Pharma
Hydromorphone Tablets
 
8mg
 
500’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***} *
 
$ {***} *
 
TAGI Pharma
Hydromorphone Tablets
 
4mg
 
500’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***} *
 
$ {***} *
 
TAGI Pharma
Hydromorphone Tablets
 
2mg
 
500’s
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***} *
 
$ {***} *
 
TAGI Pharma
Naltrexone Tablets
 
50mg
 
30's
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***}
 
$ {***}
 
TAGI Pharma
Naltrexone Tablets
 
50mg
 
100's
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***}
 
$ {***}
 
TAGI Pharma
{***} Tablets
 
{***} mg
 
100's
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***}
 
$ {***}
 
TAGI Pharma
{***} Tablets
 
{***} mg
 
1,000's
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***}
 
$ {***}
 
TAGI Pharma
{***} Capsules
 
{***} mg
 
100's
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***}
 
$ {***}
 
TAGI Pharma
{***} Capsules
 
{***} mg
 
1,000's
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***}
 
$ {***}
 
TAGI Pharma
{***} Capsules
 
{***} mg
 
100's
 
{***}
 
{***}
 
$ {***}
 
$ {***}
 
TAGI Pharma
{***} Capsules
  
{***} mg
  
1,000's
  
{***}
  
{***}
  
$ {***}
  
$ {***}
  
TAGI Pharma
 
NOTE: Includes all Product manufacturing and packaging costs, quality assurance and batch quality control testing.
Stability testing wil be at an additional cost.
 
* {***}

 

 

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Manufacturing and Supply Agreement
Execution Version
 
EXHIBIT B
 
Product and Packaging Specifications
 
The written specifications for the Product will be developed by ELITE, approved by the FDA, and delivered to PRECISION DOSE thereafter as Exhibit B of this Agreement.

 

 

ELITE and Precision Dose
 
Manufacturing and Supply Agreement
Execution Version
  
Execution Copy
 

 

 
EXHIBIT C
 
 QUALITY AGREEMENT
 
Dated: September 10, 2010
 

 
Between
 
Precision Dose, Inc.
 
And
 
ELITE Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 


 
EXHIBIT C
TO THE MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY AGREEMENT
 
 
This Exhibit C to the Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (the “Supply Agreement”) defines the responsibilities for all current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) activity relating to manufacturing, packaging, storing, and testing the identified  Product(s).    The above mentioned parties hereto mutually agree to the following requirements.
 
1.
SCOPE
 
 
This Exhibit C defines the requirements related to the manufacturing, packaging, quality control, release and stability testing for Products manufactured by ELITE.  These requirements are intended to ensure compliance with current cGMP guidelines and other regulatory requirements.
 
2.
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
 
 
ANDA
Abbreviated New Drug Application
 
 
APR
Annual Product Review
 
 
C of A
Certificate of Analysis
 
 
C of C
Certificate of Conformance
 
 
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
 
 
cGMP
Current Good Manufacturing Practice
 
 
DEA
Drug Enforcement Agency
 
 
DMF
Drug Master File
 
 
FDA
Food & Drug Administration
 
 
HS&E
Health, Safety & Environment
 
 
HVAC
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
 
 
IND
Investigational New Drug
 
 
May
Indicates that a provision is optional and is used for conditional issues
 
 
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets
 
 
Must
Indicates a provision that is compulsory, such as regulations
 
 
NDA
New Drug Application
 
 
OOS
Out of Specification
 
 
Shall
Indicates a provision that is binding
 
 
Will
Indicates a provision of intent, but not necessarily an obligation
 
 

 
3.
PRODUCT
 
 
The Product that is covered by this Exhibit C is included in Appendix 2.  A separate Appendix is or will be provided for each additional Product.  As drugs and services are added or removed, Appendices may be added or deleted with the written approval of ELITE and PRECISION DOSE.
 
4.
MANUFACTURE
 
4.1
Premises
 
 
4.1.1    Operations
 
 
ELITE will manufacture the Product at its Northvale, New Jersey Plant as specified by this Exhibit C and will not use or transfer at a later date any of the manufacturing or testing operations for the Product to an alternate site without the prior written notification to PRECISION DOSE.
 
 
4.1.2    Compliance
 
 
The premises and equipment used for manufacture must be in compliance with Product Specifications and approved aNDA, cGMPs,  and current regulatory requirements.
 
4 . 1 . 3    Security
 
 
ELITE will maintain controlled access to the premises.  For example, additional security measures may be required for DEA products, per current regulations.  All visitors must sign in and be escorted during any visit to the areas of the premise used to manufacture, test, and store the Product.
 
    4 . 1 . 4    Confidentiality
 
 
ELITE and PRECISION DOSE will protect the confidentiality of the processes and documents related to the Product.  The obligations of confidentiality shall be continuing and shall survive the expiration or termination of the Agreement and this Exhibit C and/or any attachments hereto for a period of five years.
 
4 . 1 . 5    Personnel
 
 
ELITE shall employ an adequate number of trained personnel to support the manufacture of Product(s) according to cGMP requirements.  Each person engaged in the manufacture, processing, packaging, or holding of a drug product shall have education, training, and experience, or a combination thereof, to enable that person to perform the assigned functions in a competent and efficient manner.  (CFR 21 Sec. 211.25)
   
 
 

 
 
4 . 1 . 6    Health, Safety, and Environment
 
 
ELITE commits to operate within all current HS&E legislation at sites that manufacture products.  
 
4.2    GMP Guidelines
 
 
The cGMP guidelines to be applied are the United States cGMPs listed in 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 11 Electronic Records, 200, 210, and 211 and associated Compliance Guidances.
 
4.3    IND/NDA/ANDA/OTC/
 
 
The Product(s) must be manufactured as specified in the manufacturing formula within the approved Investigational New Drug/New Drug Application/Abbreviated New Drug Application (IND/NDA/ANDA) or approved internal documents. If ELITE makes any changes to these methods, that require a supplement to the application, written notification will be given to PRECISION DOSE .
 
4.4     Specifications
 
 
Manufacturing Batch Records and Testing Protocols will be prepared according to Specifications as defined in the Supply Agreement.
 
4.5     Subcontractors  
 
 
ELITE is responsible for auditing the quality systems of a potential subcontractor and agrees to demonstrate due diligence during the audit process. PRECISION DOSE retains the right to audit such contractors. Subcontractors approved for a portion of the manufacturing and packaging tasks shall be audited by either party on an annual basis, with such audits alternating between the parties each year. If critical deficiencies are found, the parties ( PRECISION DOSE, ELITE and subcontractor) shall meet promptly to discuss and resolve them and PRECISION DOSE shall be entitled to make reasonable follow up inspections (as much as semi-annual) to monitor the correction of the deficiencies. All other subcontractors will be audited on a bi-annual basis. ELITE must not subcontract any aspects of the Manufacture of the Product to a third party without prior notification and approval of PRECISION DOSE . ELITE shall be responsible for complete supervision and control over every subcontractor.  All subcontractors shall be directly responsible to ELITE and shall be subject in all respects to the provisions of the Agreement and all attachments including this Exhibit C. Nothing contained in the Supply Agreement and this Exhibit C or any attachment shall create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor and PRECISION DOSE. Further, any subcontractor of services shall not relieve ELITE from full responsibility for the work or for the fulfillment of all obligations under the Supply Agreement or this Exhibit C or any attachment hereto.
 


 
 
4.6     Materials
 
 
4.6.1    Materials Procured by ELITE
 
 
ELITE is responsible for ensuring that all materials procured by and for use in the Product(s) are in full compliance with the approved specifications.  Each incoming batch of components shall be assigned a unique identity or control number and inspected according to incoming testing protocols.
 
 
4.6.2    Potential Contaminants
 
 
ELITE must inform PRECISION DOSE of any highly sensitizing material, infectious agents, high pharmacological activity or toxicity materials (e.g., penicillin, hormones, and cephalosporin), herbicides, or pesticides that are handled by ELITE at the same site.
 
4.7    Labeling
 
 
4.7.1    Content
 
 
PRECISION DOSE is responsible for all accuracy of the information contained in all PRECISION DOSE labeling and will comply with all regulatory standards. PRECISION DOSE is responsible for providing ELITE with all related artwork/mock-ups for the Products. ELITE is responsible for the submission of the labeling, in Structured Product Labeling format to the application.
 
 
4.7.2    Procurement
 
 
ELITE will procure all required labeling that must be created according to the labeling specifications of PRECISION DOSE labeled product .
 
 
4.7.3.    Label Development / Changes
 
 
ELITE is responsible for maintaining the labeling as current to the approved application.   ELITE shall notify PRECISION DOSE of any proposed changes to the labeling in sufficient time to allow PRECISION DOSE to make the necessary changes.
 
4.8    Manufacturing/Packaging Documentation
 
 
4.8.1    Licenses
 
 
ELITE shall maintain a current Manufacturing License and DEA License as required to manufacture and package the Product(s).
 
 
4.8.2    Master Documents
 
 
ELITE shall develop and control all master documentation relative to the manufacture, packaging, and testing of the Product(s).  Any changes to the master documentation that require a supplement to the application will require PRECISION DOSE’s written approval.
 
 

 
 
4.8.3    Executed Batch Records
 
 
ELITE shall keep records of the manufacture, testing and shipping of the Product, to comply with the Product Specifications and all manufacturing regulatory requirements and Laws applicable to ELITE , as well as to assist with resolving Product complaints and other similar investigations.  Copies of such records and samples shall be retained according to a record retention procedure and for a period of five (5) years following the date of Product(s) expiry or longer if required by applicable Law, after which ELITE may destroy such records.
 
4.9     Sterile Product  
 
Not Applicable.
 
4.10 Batch Numbering  
 
 
ELITE batch numbering system will be used to uniquely number each batch of Product(s).  This number will appear on all documents relating to a particular batch of Product(s).
 
4.11 Date of Manufacture  
 
ELITE shall assign the Date of Manufacture as the first day the active ingredient is added to the process.
 
4.12 Expiration Dating  
 
 
ELITE shall assign the expiration date according to ELITE standard procedures, which calculate the expiry date from the Date of Manufacture, or date of filling, plus the Shelf life.  The expiration date shall be formatted as month/year.
 
4.13 Manufacturing and Equipment Data  
 
 
4.13.1    Equipment Data
 
 
ELITE is responsible for maintaining records of equipment usage, cleaning, service and maintenance, raw material batch numbers and certification, in process results and parameters, and previous Product(s) used in machinery, if non-dedicated machinery is used.  Only equipment that has been validated, calibrated, or qualified shall be used.
 
 
4.123.2    Specifications
 
 
ELITE must produce and package the Product(s) as specified in the approved  manufacturing process, using the equipment and procedures specified in the ANDA,  approved internal document and/or DMF.
 
 

 
5.0      QUALITY ASSURANCE
 
5.1    Laboratories
 
 
5.1.1    Compliance and Equipment
 
 
ELITE shall be responsible for ensuring that all laboratories are compliant with relevant cGMPs and GLP’s, and personnel and test methods are properly validated and/or qualified for all of the methodology associated with Product(s).
 
 
ELITE shall be responsible for ensuring that all test equipment is properly maintained and calibrated and that appropriate qualification has been conducted.
 
 
5.1.2    Laboratory Methods
 
 
ELITE will ensure that all components and in-process release testing used to manufacture the Product(s) meets the specifications.  At least one test (ID) to verify the identity of each batch of incoming material will be conducted.  A supplier C of A or C of C may be referenced instead of performing other tests, provided that a supplier evaluation program is in force.   ELITE’s internal Quality unit will approve all test results.
 
 
5.1.3    Out of Specification (OOS) Procedure
 
 
ELITE is responsible for investigating any test result or in-process test that fails to meet specification, in accordance with the current ELITE approved OOS Procedures. ELITE must notify PRECISION DOSE of any confirmed OOS for its Product(s) within 24 hours of the OOS identification, and ELITE will provide PRECISION DOSE with a report of all OOS instances on a quarterly basis.
 
5.2    Release Procedures
 
 
5.2.1    Release for Distribution
 
 
ELITE is responsible for bottled product release for distribution - however, at the time of shipment ELITE must provide PRECISION DOSE with the Certificate of Analysis used in the release of the Product(s).
 
 
 

 
 
 
5.2.2       Product Rejection Upon Receipt
 
 
PRECISION DOSE shall notify ELITE in writing of any claim relating to any Product(s) that fails to meet the Product specifications no later than fifteen (15) days of receipt of the Product(s) except where such failure to meet the Product specification could not be reasonably known at the time of receipt; in which case a fifteen (15) day period commences.  PRECISION DOSE  shall be deemed to have accepted the Product if it does not provide ELITE written notice of such failure.   Both parties may share information and agree on action plans including further testing/analysis to resolve the situation.    PRECISION DOSE and ELITE shall mutually work together on final disposition and payment of any rejected Product.
 
5.3     Documentation
 
 
5.3.1    Certificate of Analysis/Certificate of Conformance
 
 
All deliveries of the Product(s) to PRECISION DOSE shall be accompanied by the full C of A with the results of the analytical testing by ELITE’s quality control department and the confirmation that the Product(s) has/have been manufactured and tested in accordance with cGMP requirements and complies with the requirements of the Governmental Approval(s) and with the Specifications, as set forth in Exhibit  C of the Supply Agreement.  [However, such C of A and Confirmation shall be pre-shipped before delivery of the Product(s).]
 
5.4     Retained Samples
 
 
5.4.1    Sample Types
 
 
ELITE shall retain adequate representative samples of each batch or lot of the Product(s), of raw material, and of components used in the Manufacture of the Product(s). (21 CFR Part 211.170a)
 
 
5 . 4 . 2    Annual Retain Reviews
 
 
On an annual basis, representative samples of retained lots will be inspected visually according to ELITE’s procedures.
 
5.5    Stability Protocols and Testing
 
 
ELITE shall   maintain a stability program. Analysis of stability samples that do not meet specification are subject to the process outlined in section 5.1.3 Out of Specification (OOS) Procedures.  In the event that any batch of Product fails stability testing, ELITE shall notify PRECSISION DOSE within 24 hours of the confirmed failure.
 
 
 

 
 
5.6    Audits
 
 
5.6.1    Facility Audit
 
 
Upon prior notification to ELITE and within normal working hours, PRECISION DOSE is entitled to perform an annual quality inspection of the facilities connected with the manufacture of the Product(s).  Such representatives will be allowed to access all relevant premises and facilities and to witness the manufacture of the Product(s) in all its aspects to satisfy itself of the compliance of ELITE to the Governmental Approval(s) with respect to the manufacture of the Product(s) and compliance with cGMP regulations.  If deficiencies are found, the parties shall meet promptly to discuss and resolve them and PRECISION DOSE shall be entitled to make reasonable follow up inspections (as often as quarterly) to monitor the correction of the deficiencies
 
 
5 . 6 . 2    Regulatory Audit/Inspection
 
 
ELITE shall permit any necessary inspection by the competent Authorities at the premises of manufacture, including subcontractor sites.  Any such inspection by the competent authorities which has potential to impact any Product(s) will be promptly notified to PRECISION DOSE in writing, and ELITE shall immediately inform PRECISION DOSE in writing of general and specific findings of the Authorities related to the manufacture or testing of the Product(s) and or quality systems.
 
5.7    Recall/Field Alert/Complaints
 
 
5.7.1    Recalls
 
 
ELITE is responsible for the initiation, execution and follow-up for any Product recall.   ELITE must communicate and issue the recall in accordance with federal regulations.   ELITE must notify PRECISION DOSE within 24 hours of a decision to recall
 
 
5.7.1.1    PRECISION DOSE is obligated to report any potential problems or issues with the Product to ELITE within 24 hours from the time such information is known.  
 
 
5.7.2    Field Alerts
 
 
ELITE shall notify PRECISION DOSE immediately of any failure that meets Field Alert Report criteria. ELITE shall notify the District Office within three (3) working days of the failure for ELITE labeled Product.   PRECISION DOSE is obligated to report any potential problems or issues with the Product to ELITE within 24 hours from the time such information is known.
 
 
 

 
 
   
 
5.7.3    Complaints
 
 
In the event that a customer complaint is received by PRECISION DOSE, written notification shall be provided to ELITE within 48 hours of receipt. ELITE is responsible for the handling, administration, investigation, corrective actions and response to customers for all complaints.
 
 
5.7.3.1 In the event an adverse experience is reported to or received by PRECISION DOSE, written notification including all known patient and product information shall be provided to ELITE within 24 hours of receipt by PRECISION DOSE.  ELITE is responsible for maintaining the pharmacovigillence program including adverse experience reporting, regulatory reporting and follow-up reports within the established timelines of the federal regulations.
 
5.8    Change Control and Deviations
 
 
5.8.1    Change Control
 
 
ELITE shall maintain a change contorl program and provide PRECISION DOSE notification of their intention to make changes to the formulation, components, manufacturing processes, test methods or specifications, or labeling.
 
 
5.8.2    Deviations
 
 
ELITE shall record any deviations from the manufacturing process and/or testing of the Product(s) in the batch/testing records and clearly document any such deviations related to finished goods specifications.
 
 
5 . 8 . 3    Validation
 
 
Any changes to validated equipment, systems, processes or test methods shall be assessed and evaluated as to the impact on the Product and the approved application. ELITE shall communicate changes that affect the approved application to PRECISION DOSE.  ELITE is responsible for maintaining all equipment, systems, processes and test methods in a validated state.
 
5.9    Annual Product Review
 
     
ELITE is responsible for performing and providing an Annual Product Review (APR) on the anniversary date for each manufactured Product.
 
6.0    Miscellaneous
 
6.1    Communications
 
 
All notices and communications concerning this Exhibit  C, or any of the provisions contained herein, shall be addressed to the responsible functionaries of the Parties respectively assigned designated Appendix 1.
 
 
 

 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed, as of the date first above written, by their duly authorized representatives
 

ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
 
 
PRECISION DOSE INC.
By:                                                                         
 
By:                                                                 
Name: Chris Dick
 
Name: Robert Koopman
 
Title:   President
 
Title:   President
 


 
 
APPENDIX 1
 
 
PRECISION DOSE AND ELITE CONTACT INFORMATION
 
ELITE Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 
Primary Contact
 
QA Contact
 
Regulatory Contact
 
Name Chris Dick
 
 
Name Mimi Park 
 
 
Name  Mimi Park
 
Title  President
 
 
Title  Head of Quality Assurance & Compliance
 
 
Title   Head of Quality Assurance & Compliance
 
Telephone Number  201-367-7860
 
 
Telephone Number  201-367-7854
 
 
Telephone Number  201-367-7854

 
PRECISION DOSE, Inc
 
Primary Contact
 
QA Contact
 
Regulatory Contact
Name:  Melissa Edge
 
Name:  Mark Franzen
 
Name:  Mary Zieker
 
Title Vice President of Procurement
 
 
Title  Director, Quality Assurance
 
 
Title Vice President of Quality and Regulatory
 
Telephone Number  815-624-8523 ext. 218
 
 
Telephone Number  815-624-8523 ext. 226
 
 
Telephone Number  815-624-8523 ext. 208
 

 

 

 
 

 
 
 
APPENDIX 2
 
PRODUCT LISTING
 
RX
 
·   
Hydromorphone 8 mg, 4 mg and 2mg Tablets – 100’s and 500’s
 

 
·   
Naltrexone 50 mg Tablets – 30’s and 100’s
 

 
·   
{***} {***} mg Tablets – 100’s and 1000’s
 

 
·   
{***} {***} mg and {***} mg Capsules – 100’s and 1000’s
 

{ ***}Confidential portions of this exhibit have been redacted and filed separately with the omission pursuant  to a confidential treatment request in accordance with Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
 
 

 


Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Jerry Treppel, certify that:

 
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Registrant”);

 
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 
4.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Registrant and have:

 
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 
(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
5.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date :      November 15, 2010        
/s/ Jerry Treppel
 
Jerry Treppel
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)

 
 

 

Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION

I, Carter J. Ward, certify that:

 
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Registrant”);

 
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 
4.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) for the Registrant and have:

 
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 
(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
5.
The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  November 15, 2010
 
/s/ Carter J. Ward
   
Carter J. Ward
   
Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)

 
 

 

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF
THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Registrant”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Jerry Treppel, Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)   The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)    Information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Date: November 15, 2010
 
/s/ Jerry Treppel
   
Jerry Treppel
   
Chief Executive Officer
   
of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
   
(Principal Executive Officer)

This certification has been furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and will be retained by Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 
 

 

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION
906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Registrant”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Carter J Ward, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Registrant, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)       The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)        Information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Date: November 15, 2010
 
/s/ Carter J. Ward
   
Carter J. Ward
   
Chief Financial Officer of
   
Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
   
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer

This certification has been furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and will be retained by Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.