As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 26, 2012

Registration No. 333-184314

 

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Amendment No. 1

to

FORM S-4

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

2000   Virginia   36-3083135

(Primary Standard Industrial

Classification Code Number)

 

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, Illinois 60093

(847) 646-2000

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

Kim K. W. Rucker

Executive Vice President, Corporate & Legal Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, Illinois 60093

(847) 646-2000

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 

 

With a copy to:

Andrew L. Fabens, Esq.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

200 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10166-0193

(212) 351-4000

 

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale of the securities to the public: As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.

If the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box.   ¨

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.   ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.   ¨

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

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   x    Smaller reporting company   ¨

If applicable, place an X in the box to designate the appropriate rule provision relied upon in conducting this transaction:

Exchange Act Rule 13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issue Tender Offer)   ¨

Exchange Act Rule 14d-1(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer)   ¨

 

 

The registrants hereby amend this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrants shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until this registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

 


EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (“Amendment No. 1”) is being filed solely for the purpose of filing certain exhibits, as indicated on the exhibit index contained in Item 21 of Part II below. This Amendment No. 1 does not relate to the contents of the preliminary prospectus contained in the Registration Statement on Form S-4, which is not amended hereby. Accordingly, this Amendment No. 1 does not include a copy of the preliminary prospectus.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant, Kraft Foods Group, Inc., has duly caused this Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the Town of Northfield, State of Illinois, on the 26 th day of October, 2012.

 

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.
By:  

/s/    Timothy R. McLevish        

Name:   Timothy R. McLevish
Title:   Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

*

W. Anthony Vernon

  

Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer and Director)

  October 26, 2012

/s/    Timothy R. McLevish        

Timothy R. McLevish

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

  October 26, 2012

*

James Kehoe

  

Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance

(Principal Accounting Officer)

  October 26, 2012

*

John T. Cahill

  

Executive Chairman

  October 26, 2012

*

Abelardo E. Bru

  

Director

  October 26, 2012

*

L. Kevin Cox

  

Director

  October 26, 2012

*

Myra M. Hart

  

Director

  October 26, 2012

*

Peter B. Henry

  

Director

  October 26, 2012

*

Jeanne P. Jackson

  

Director

  October 26, 2012

*

Terry J. Lundgren

  

Director

  October 26, 2012

*

Mackey J. McDonald

  

Director

  October 26, 2012

*

John C. Pope

  

Director

  October 26, 2012

*

E. Follin Smith

  

Director

  October 26, 2012

/s/    Timothy R. McLevish        

Timothy R. McLevish

  

As Attorney-In-Fact for the individuals
noted above with an asterisk.

  October 26, 2012

 

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PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

Item 20: Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

As permitted by Virginia law, our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation provide that no director or officer shall be liable to us or our shareholders for monetary damages arising out of any transaction, occurrence or other course of conduct, except for liability resulting from willful misconduct or a knowing violation of criminal law or of any federal or state securities laws.

Our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation require us to indemnify any director or officer who was or is a party to a proceeding due to his or her status as our director or officer unless he or she engaged in willful misconduct or a knowing violation of criminal law. The SEC has informed us that, in its opinion, a provision for indemnification of liabilities incurred under the Securities Act conflicts with public policy and is unenforceable.

We have obtained policies that insure our directors and officers and those of our subsidiaries against certain liabilities they may incur in their capacity as directors and officers.

We have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and officers who also serve as directors. These agreements contain provisions that may require us, among other things, to indemnify these directors and officers against certain liabilities that may arise because of their status or service as directors or officers.

 

Item 21. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

The following documents are filed as exhibits hereto:

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Exhibit

  2.1    Separation and Distribution Agreement between Mondelēz International, Inc. (formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc.) and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., dated as of September 27, 2012.**
  2.2    Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement between Mondelez Canada Inc. and Kraft Canada Inc., dated as of September 29, 2012.**
  2.3    Master Ownership and License Agreement Regarding Patents, Trade Secrets and Related Intellectual Property between Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC, Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, Kraft Foods UK Ltd. and Kraft Foods R&D Inc., dated as of October 1, 2012.**
  2.4    Master Ownership and License Agreement Regarding Trademarks and Related Intellectual Property between Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC and Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC., dated as of September 27, 2012.**
  3.1    Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on July 17, 2012).
  3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on July 17, 2012).
  4.1    Indenture by and between Kraft Foods Group, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, dated as of June 4, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2012).

 

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Exhibit
Number

  

Exhibit

  4.2    Supplemental Indenture No. 1 by and between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., Mondelēz International, Inc. (formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc.), as guarantor, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, dated as of June 4, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2012).
  4.3    Supplemental Indenture No. 2 by and between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., Mondelēz International, Inc. (formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc.), as guarantor, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, dated as of July 18, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on August 6, 2012).
  4.4    Registration Rights Agreement dated June 4, 2012 among Kraft Foods Group, Inc., Mondelēz International, Inc. (formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc.), as initial guarantor, and Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and RBS Securities Inc.‡
  4.5    Registration Rights Agreement dated July 18, 2012 among Kraft Foods Group, Inc., Mondelēz International, Inc. (formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc.), as initial guarantor, and Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and RBS Securities Inc.‡
  5.1    Opinion of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.‡
  5.2    Opinion of Hunton & Williams LLP as to matters of Virginia law.‡
10.1    Offer of Employment Letter between Mondelēz International, Inc. (formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc.) and John T. Cahill, dated December 3, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on April 2, 2012 (File No. 001-35491)).
10.2    $3,000,000,000 Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, by and among Kraft Foods Group, Inc., Mondelēz International, Inc. (formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc.), as guarantor, the initial lenders named therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank plc, as co-administrative agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as paying agent, Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as co-syndication agents, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents, dated as of May 18, 2012.
10.3    Tax Sharing and Indemnity Agreement by and between Mondelēz International, Inc. (formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc.) and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., dated as of September 27, 2012.
10.4    Employee Matters Agreement between Mondelēz International, Inc. (formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc.) and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., dated as of September 27, 2012.
10.5    Master General Transition Services Agreement between Kraft Foods Group, Inc. and Mondelēz Global LLC, dated as of September 27, 2012.*
10.6    Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement between Kraft Foods Group, Inc. and Mondelēz Global LLC, dated as of September 27, 2012.*
10.7    Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Change in Control Plan for Key Executives, adopted as of October 2, 2012.
10.8    Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Management Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the SEC on September 12, 2012 (File No. 333-183867)).
10.9    Kraft Foods Group, Inc. 2012 Performance Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed with the SEC on September 12, 2012 (File No. 333-183868)).

 

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Exhibit
Number

  

Exhibit

10.10    Form of Indemnity Agreement between Kraft Foods Group, Inc. and Non-Management Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on July 17, 2012 (File No. 001-35491)).
10.11    Form of Indemnity Agreement between Kraft Foods Group, Inc. and Directors and Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on July 17, 2012 (File No. 001-35491)).
10.12    Offer of Employment Letter between Mondelēz International, Inc. (formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc.) and Robert J. Gorski, dated April 25, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on August 6, 2012 (File No. 001-35491)).
10.13    Offer of Employment Letter between Mondelēz International, Inc. (formerly known as Kraft Foods Inc.) and Kim K. W. Rucker, dated July 16, 2012.
12.1    Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.‡
21.1    List of subsidiaries of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on July 17, 2012 (File No. 001-35491)).
23.1    Consent of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).‡
23.2    Consent of Hunton & Williams LLP as to matters of Virginia law (included in Exhibit 5.2).‡
23.3    Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm of Kraft Foods Group, Inc.‡
24.1    Power of Attorney.‡
25.1    Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility of Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.‡
99.1    Form of Letter of Transmittal.‡
99.2    Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.‡
99.3    Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.‡
99.4    Form of Letter to Clients for Use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.‡
99.5    Instructions for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number on IRS Form W-9.‡

 

Previously filed on October 5, 2012.
* Portions of this exhibit (indicated by asterisks) have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and have been separately filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
** Kraft Foods Group, Inc. hereby agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to such agreement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

 

Item 22. Undertakings.

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

 

  (1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post—effective amendment to this registration statement:

 

  (i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

 

  (ii)

To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the

 

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  aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement;

 

  (iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement;

 

  (2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
  (3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

 

  (4) That, for purposes of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however , that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

 

  (5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities: The undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

 

  (i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

 

  (ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

 

  (iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant;

 

  (iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

 

  (6) To respond to requests for information that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus pursuant to Items 4, 10(b), 11, or 13 of this Form S-4, within one business day of receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated documents by first class mail or other equally prompt means. This includes information contained in documents filed subsequent to the effective date of the registration statement through the date of responding to the request.

 

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  (7) To supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and included in the registration statement when it became effective.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

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Exhibit 2.1

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

SEPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

between

KRAFT FOODS INC.

and

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.

Dated as of September 27, 2012

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

            

Page

ARTICLE I  

DEFINITIONS

   1

Section 1.1

   

Table of Definitions

   1

Section 1.2

   

Certain Defined Terms

   1

ARTICLE II

 

THE SEPARATION

   23

Section 2.1

   

Internal Reorganization; Transfer of Assets and Assumption of Liabilities

   23

Section 2.2

   

Governmental Approvals and Consents; Transfers, Assignments and Assumptions Not Effected Prior to the Distribution

   24

Section 2.3

   

Termination of Agreements

   25

Section 2.4

   

Novation of GroceryCo Liabilities

   26

Section 2.5

   

Novation of SnackCo Liabilities

   27

Section 2.6

   

Treatment of Cash; True-Up

   27

Section 2.7

   

Replacement of Credit Support

   28

Section 2.8

   

Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties

   28

ARTICLE III

 

THE DISTRIBUTION

   29

Section 3.1

   

Actions Prior to the Distribution

   29

Section 3.2

   

Conditions to Distribution

   30

Section 3.3

   

The Distribution

   32

Section 3.4

   

Fractional Shares

   32

Section 3.5

   

Sole Discretion of the Kraft Foods Board

   33

ARTICLE IV

 

FURTHER ASSURANCES; ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

   33

Section 4.1

   

Further Assurances

   33

Section 4.2

   

Shared Liabilities

   34

Section 4.3

   

Certain Shared Contracts

   36

Section 4.4

   

Misdirected Customer Payments and Deductions

   37

Section 4.5

   

Non-Solicitation

   38

Section 4.6

   

Rights of First Offer

   39

Section 4.7

   

Insurance Matters

   41

Section 4.8

   

Co-Owned Copyrights

   42

ARTICLE V

 

MUTUAL RELEASES; INDEMNIFICATION

   43

Section 5.1

   

Release of Pre-Distribution Claims

   43

Section 5.2

   

Indemnification by GroceryCo

   44


Section 5.3

   

Indemnification by SnackCo

   45

Section 5.4

   

Notice and Payment of Direct Claims

   45

Section 5.5

   

Third-Party Claims

   46

Section 5.6

   

Indemnification Obligations Net of Insurance Proceeds and Other Amounts

   49

Section 5.7

   

Remedies Cumulative

   50

Section 5.8

   

Survival of Indemnities

   50

ARTICLE VI

  EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION; LITIGATION MANAGEMENT; CONFIDENTIALITY    50

Section 6.1

   

Agreement for Exchange of Information

   50

Section 6.2

   

Access to Information

   50

Section 6.3

   

Litigation Management and Support; Production of Witnesses

   51

Section 6.4

   

Reimbursement

   52

Section 6.5

   

Retention of Records

   52

Section 6.6

   

Privileged Information

   53

Section 6.7

   

Confidentiality

   54

Section 6.8

   

Joint Defense

   54

ARTICLE VII

  DISPUTE RESOLUTION    55

Section 7.1

   

Step Process

   55

Section 7.2

   

Negotiation and Mediation

   55

Section 7.3

   

Arbitration

   55

Section 7.4

   

Interim Relief

   55

Section 7.5

   

Remedies

   55

Section 7.6

   

Expenses

   56

ARTICLE VIII

  MISCELLANEOUS    56

Section 8.1

   

Coordination with Ancillary Agreements; Conflicts

   56

Section 8.2

   

Expenses

   56

Section 8.3

   

Termination

   57

Section 8.4

   

Amendment and Modification

   57

Section 8.5

   

Waiver

   57

Section 8.6

   

Notices

   57

Section 8.7

   

Interpretation

   58

Section 8.8

   

Entire Agreement

   58

Section 8.9

   

No Third-Party Beneficiaries

   59

Section 8.10

   

Governing Law

   59

Section 8.11

   

Assignment

   59

Section 8.12

   

Severability

   59

Section 8.13

   

Counterparts

   59

Section 8.14

   

Facsimile Signature

   60

Section 8.15

   

Payment

   60

Section 8.16

   

Parties’ Obligations

   60

 

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SEPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

SEPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT, dated as of September 27, 2012 (this “ Agreement ”), between Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ Kraft Foods Inc. ” or “ SnackCo ”), and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”).

RECITALS

A. Kraft Foods Inc., acting through itself and its direct and indirect Subsidiaries, currently conducts the GroceryCo Business and the SnackCo Business.

B. The Kraft Foods Board has determined that it is appropriate, desirable and in the best interests of Kraft Foods Inc. and its shareholders to separate Kraft Foods Inc. into two publicly traded companies: (a) GroceryCo, which following the Distribution will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the GroceryCo Business; and (b) SnackCo, which following the Distribution will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the SnackCo Business.

C. On the Distribution Date and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Kraft Foods Inc. shall distribute to the Record Holders, on a pro rata basis, all the outstanding shares of common stock, no par value, of GroceryCo (“ GroceryCo Common Stock ”) then owned by Kraft Foods Inc. (the “ Distribution ”).

D. The Distribution is intended to qualify as a tax-free spin-off pursuant to Section 355 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “ Code ”).

AGREEMENT

In consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1 Table of Definitions . The following terms have the meanings set forth on the pages referenced below:

 

Definition

   Page  

Action

     3   

Affiliate

     3   

Agent

     3   

Agreement

     1   

Allocation Committee

     4   

Ancillary Agreements

     4   

Definition

   Page  

Applicable GroceryCo Proportion

     4   

Applicable Proportion

     4   

Applicable SnackCo Proportion

     4   

Asbestos Liability

     5   

Assets

     5   

Business

     6   
 


Table of Definitions (cont.)

 

Definition

   Page  

Business Day

     6   

Business Liability Claim Deductible

     7   

Canadian Tax Act

     31   

Canadian Transfer Agreement

     7   

CERCLA

     50   

Code

     1   

Consents

     7   

Consultant

     35   

Contribution and Internal Distribution

     7   

Covered Business

     7   

Covered GroceryCo Employee

     7   

Covered SnackCo Employee

     7   

Covered Trademark License

     7   

CRA

     31   

Credit Support Instruments

     8   

D&O Policies

     41   

DES

     8   

DES Liability

     8   

Determination Request

     34   

Dispute

     55   

Dispute Notice

     55   

Distribution

     1   

Distribution Date

     8   

Distribution Ratio

     8   

Employee Matters Agreement

     8   

Environmental Laws

     8   

Environmental Liabilities

     8   

ERISA Action

     18   

Evaluation Period

     39   

Exchange Act

     9   

Exclusive Negotiation Period

     40   

Finally Determined

     9   

Form 10

     9   

GAAP

     9   

Governmental Approvals

     9   

Governmental Authority

     9   

GroceryCo

     1   

GroceryCo Action

     9   

GroceryCo Assets

     9   

GroceryCo Balance Sheet

     10   

GroceryCo Business

     10   

GroceryCo Canada

     11   

GroceryCo Common Stock

     1   

GroceryCo Credit Support Instruments

     28   

Definition

   Page  

GroceryCo Entities

     11   

GroceryCo Group

     12   

GroceryCo Indemnified Parties

     45   

GroceryCo Liabilities

     12   

GroceryCo Portion

     37   

GroceryCo Products

     13   

GroceryCo Receivables

     37   

Group

     13   

Hazardous Substances

     13   

ICDR

     55   

Inadequacy Determination

     39   

Indemnified Party

     45   

Indemnifying Party

     45   

Indemnity Payment

     49   

Information

     14   

Information Statement

     14   

Insurance Proceeds

     14   

Intercompany Agreement

     14   

Internal Reorganization

     14   

IP Agreement (Non-Trademark)

     14   

IP Agreement (Trademark)

     14   

IRS

     30   

Known Environmental Liabilities

     14   

Kraft Foods 10-Q

     10   

Kraft Foods Board

     14   

Kraft Foods Common Stock

     14   

Kraft Foods Inc.

     1   

Kraft Foods Shareholders

     15   

Law

     15   

Liabilities

     15   

Litigation Matters

     53   

Litigation Matters Memorandum

     15   

Managing Party

     34   

Misdirected GroceryCo Deductions

     37   

Misdirected GroceryCo Payments

     37   

Misdirected Invoice

     38   

Misdirected SnackCo Deductions

     37   

Misdirected SnackCo Payments

     37   

NASDAQ

     15   

Negotiation Notice

     39   

Non-Managing Party

     15   

Offer Letter

     39   

Other Excluded SnackCo Businesses

     20   

Person

     15   
 

 

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Table of Definitions (cont.)

 

Definition

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Predecessor

     16   

Privileged Information

     53   

Products Action

     16   

Record Date

     16   

Record Holders

     16   

Refreshment Beverages Products

     16   

Remedial Action

     16   

Representatives

     36   

Reserved Business

     16   

Retained Information

     52   

ROFO Notice

     39   

ROFO Offeror

     17   

Sale Transaction

     17   

SEC

     17   

Security Interest

     17   

Selling Party

     39   

Separation

     17   

Shared Contract

     17   

Shared Insurance Liabilities

     17   

Shared Liability

     18   

SKUs

     11   

SnackCo

     1   

SnackCo Action

     19   

Definition

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SnackCo Assets

     19   

SnackCo Balance Sheet

     20   

SnackCo Business

     20   

SnackCo Canada

     20   

SnackCo Credit Support Instruments

     28   

SnackCo Entities

     20   

SnackCo Group

     20   

SnackCo Indemnified Parties

     44   

SnackCo Liabilities

     20   

SnackCo Portion

     37   

SnackCo Receivables

     37   

Subsidiary

     22   

Supply Agreement

     22   

Tax

     23   

Tax Advisor

     23   

Tax Sharing Agreement

     23   

Third Party

     46   

Third-Party Claim

     46   

Transition Services Agreements

     23   

Unclaimed Property Audit

     18   

Unknown Environmental Liabilities

     23   

Warehouse Agreements

     23   

Workers’ Compensation Liability

     23   
 

 

Section 1.2 Certain Defined Terms . For the purposes of this Agreement:

Action ” means any claim, demand, action, suit, countersuit, audit, arbitration, inquiry, proceeding or investigation by or before any Governmental Authority or any United States or non-United States federal, state, provincial, territorial, local or international arbitration or mediation tribunal.

Affiliate ” of any Person means a Person that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such Person; provided , however , that for purposes of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements (except as otherwise provided in any such Ancillary Agreement), none of the SnackCo Entities shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of any GroceryCo Entity and none of the GroceryCo Entities shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of any SnackCo Entity. As used in this definition of “Affiliate,” “control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such entity, whether through ownership of voting securities or other interests, by contract or otherwise.

Agent ” means Wells Fargo Shareowner Services.

 

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Allocation Committee ” means a committee composed of one representative designated from time to time by each of GroceryCo and SnackCo that shall be established in accordance with Section 4.2.

Ancillary Agreements ” means the Canadian Transfer Agreement, the Employee Matters Agreement, the IP Agreement (Non-Trademark), the IP Agreement (Trademark), the Supply Agreement, the Tax Sharing Agreement, the Transition Services Agreements, the Warehouse Agreements and any other instruments, assignments, documents and agreements executed in connection with the implementation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the Internal Reorganization.

Applicable GroceryCo Proportion ” means:

(a) with respect to any Shared Liability other than any Shared Liability relating to any ERISA Action or the Unclaimed Property Audit, 33 1/3%;

(b) with respect to any Shared Liability relating to any ERISA Action, the percentage obtained by dividing (i) the number of GroceryCo Employees or Former GroceryCo Employees (in each case as defined in the Employee Matters Agreement) who are active or vested inactive participants in the applicable Split Plan (as defined in the Employee Matters Agreement) as of the Distribution by (ii) the number of GroceryCo Employees, Former GroceryCo Employees, SnackCo Employees and Former SnackCo Employees (in each case as defined in the Employee Matters Agreement) who are active or vested inactive participants in the applicable Split Plan as of the Distribution; and

(c) with respect to the Unclaimed Property Audit, 50%.

Applicable Proportion ” means (a) as to GroceryCo, the Applicable GroceryCo Proportion and (b) as to SnackCo, the Applicable SnackCo Proportion.

Applicable SnackCo Proportion ” means:

(a) with respect to any Shared Liability other than any Shared Liability relating to any ERISA Action or the Unclaimed Property Audit, 66 2/3%;

(b) with respect to any Shared Liability relating to any ERISA Action, the percentage obtained by dividing (i) the number of SnackCo Employees or Former SnackCo Employees (in each case as defined in the Employee Matters Agreement) who are active or vested inactive participants in the applicable Split Plan (as defined in the Employee Matters Agreement) as of the Distribution by (ii) the number of GroceryCo Employees, Former GroceryCo Employees, SnackCo Employees and Former SnackCo Employees (in each case as defined in the Employee Matters Agreement) who are active or vested inactive participants in the applicable Split Plan as of the Distribution; and

 

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(c) with respect to the Unclaimed Property Audit, 50%.

Asbestos Liability ” means any Liability arising out of or attributable to actual or alleged personal injuries asserted by a Person resulting from the existence, operation, maintenance, removal or disposal of any asbestos-containing materials present at any real property formerly owned, leased or occupied by any member of either Group (or any of their respective Predecessors) during the period of ownership, lease or occupancy by any member of either Group (or any of their respective Predecessors) prior to the Distribution, to the extent that a workers’ compensation program does not apply to such Person’s injuries.

Assets ” means all assets, properties and rights (including goodwill), wherever located (including in the possession of vendors or other Third Parties or elsewhere), whether real, personal or mixed, tangible, intangible, corporeal, incorporeal or contingent, in each case whether or not recorded or reflected or required to be recorded or reflected on the books and records or financial statements of any Person, including the following:

(a) all accounting and other books, records and files whether in paper, microfilm, microfiche, computer tape or disc, magnetic tape or any other form;

(b) all apparatus, computers and other electronic data processing equipment, fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, office equipment, automobiles, trucks, aircraft, motor vehicles and other transportation equipment, special and general tools, test devices, prototypes and models and other tangible personal property;

(c) all inventories of materials, parts, supplies, raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods and products;

(d) all interests in real property of whatever nature, including easements and rights-of-way, whether as owner, mortgagee or holder of a Security Interest in real property, lessor, sublessor, lessee, sublessee or otherwise, and copies of all related documentation;

(e) all interests in any capital stock or other equity, partnership, membership, joint venture or similar interests of any Subsidiary or any other Person, all bonds, notes, debentures or other securities issued by any Subsidiary or any other Person, all loans, advances or other extensions of credit or capital contributions to any Subsidiary or any other Person and all other investments in securities of any Person;

(f) all license agreements, leases of personal property, open purchase orders for raw materials, supplies, parts or services, unfilled orders for the manufacture and sale of products and other contracts, agreements or commitments;

(g) all deposits, letters of credit and performance and surety bonds;

 

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(h) all written technical information, data, specifications, research and development information, engineering drawings, operating and maintenance manuals, and materials and analyses prepared by consultants and other Third Parties;

(i) all domestic and foreign patents, copyrights, trade names, trademarks, service marks and registrations and applications for any of the foregoing, mask works, trade secrets, recipes, formulas, know-how, domain names, social media accounts and addresses, inventions, other proprietary information and licenses from Third Parties granting the right to use any of the foregoing;

(j) all computer applications, programs and other software, including operating software, network software, firmware, middleware, design software, design tools, systems documentation and instructions;

(k) all cost information, sales and pricing data, customer prospect lists, supplier records, customer and supplier lists, records pertaining to customers and customer accounts, customer and vendor data, correspondence and lists, product literature, artwork, design, development and manufacturing files, vendor and customer drawings, formulations and specifications, quality records and reports and other books, records, studies, surveys, reports, plans and documents;

(l) all prepaid expenses, trade accounts and other accounts and notes receivable;

(m) all rights under contracts or agreements, all claims or rights against any Person arising from the ownership of any Asset, all rights in connection with any bids or offers and all claims, choses in action or similar rights, whether accrued or contingent;

(n) all insurance proceeds and rights under insurance policies and all rights in the nature of insurance, indemnification or contribution;

(o) all licenses, permits, approvals and authorizations that have been issued by any Governmental Authority and all pending applications therefor;

(p) all cash or cash equivalents, bank accounts, lock boxes and other deposit arrangements;

(q) copies of all documentation related to insurance policies; and

(r) all interest rate, currency, commodity or other swap, collar, cap or other hedging or similar agreements or arrangements.

Business ” means the GroceryCo Business or the SnackCo Business, as the context requires.

Business Day ” means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York City are authorized or required by law to close.

 

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Business Liability Claim Deductible ” means any deductible, self-insured retention, or retrospective premium where there is coverage, or where Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries and its and their respective Predecessors typically have had coverage under the policies existing prior to the Distribution under a commercial general liability (excluding any employee benefits liability or errors and omissions coverages), automobile liability, products, completed operations or similar policy for any Liabilities (other than cleanup/remediation of asbestos or Environmental Liabilities), whether such Liabilities are known or unknown as of the Distribution, and which Liabilities remain unpaid as of the Distribution.

Canadian Transfer Agreement ” means the Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement, to be dated on or prior to the Distribution Date, between GroceryCo Canada and SnackCo Canada, as may be amended or modified from time to time.

Consents ” means any consents, waivers or approvals from, or notification requirements to, any Person other than a member of either Group.

Contribution and Internal Distribution ” means all of the transactions described in Step 2 of Section I, Step 2 of Section J, and Step 1 of Section K of the document entitled “Detailed Transaction Steps” delivered by Kraft Foods Inc. to GroceryCo.

Covered Business ” means any businesses and operations conducted by any one or more members of either Group or other assets of one or more of the members of either Group, in each case, that include a Reserved Business. “Covered Business” also includes any ownership interest or license or other rights with respect to any of the material trademarks, patents and other intellectual property used in, or relating to, any Reserved Business as of the Distribution, including any material patent that has claims that cover any products that are or would be competitive with any products of such Reserved Business.

Covered GroceryCo Employee ” means any employee of any member of the GroceryCo Group (a) in the “I-band” or above as of the Distribution or (b) listed on Schedule 1.2(1) .

Covered SnackCo Employee ” means any employee of any member of the SnackCo Group (a) in the “I-band” or above as of the Distribution or (b) listed on Schedule 1.2(2) .

Covered Trademark License ” means:

(a) with respect to the GroceryCo Group, any of the licenses granted by SnackCo IPCo to GroceryCo IPCo (each as defined in the IP Agreement (Trademark)) under the IP Agreement (Trademark) that are perpetual or have a duration of ten years, which licenses are described on Schedule 1.2(3) ; and

 

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(b) with respect to the SnackCo Group, any of the licenses granted by GroceryCo IPCo to SnackCo IPCo under the IP Agreement (Trademark) that are perpetual or have a duration of ten years, which licenses are described on Schedule 1.2(4) .

Credit Support Instruments ” means surety bonds, covenants, indemnities, undertakings, letters of credit or similar assurances or other credit support.

DES ” means diethylstilbestrol.

DES Liability ” means any Liability arising out of or attributable to the actual or alleged exposure of any Person to DES as a result of the manufacture, sale or distribution by any member of either Group (or any of their respective Predecessors) on or prior to the Distribution of any product containing DES.

Distribution Date ” means the date, determined by the Kraft Foods Board, on which the Distribution occurs.

Distribution Ratio ” means the number of shares of GroceryCo Common Stock to be distributed in respect of each share of Kraft Foods Common Stock in the Distribution, which ratio shall be determined by the Kraft Foods Board prior to the Record Date.

Employee Matters Agreement ” means the Employee Matters Agreement, to be dated on or prior to the Distribution Date, between GroceryCo and SnackCo, as may be amended or modified from time to time.

Environmental Laws ” means all Laws, including all judicial and administrative orders, determinations, and consent agreements or decrees, that (a) relate to pollution, protection of the environment or human exposure to Hazardous Substances, (b) classify, list, designate or define any waste, chemical, substance or material as a Hazardous Substance or (c) call for the remediation of or require reporting with respect to Hazardous Substances or regulate the use, manufacture, generation, handling, labeling, testing, transport, treatment, storage, processing, discharge, disposal, release, threatened release, control or cleanup of Hazardous Substances or materials containing Hazardous Substances, in each case enacted on the date of this Agreement (regardless of whether the compliance date relating thereto is before or after the Distribution).

Environmental Liabilities ” means any Liabilities, arising out of or resulting from any Environmental Law, contract or agreement relating to the environment, Hazardous Substances or human exposure to Hazardous Substances, including (a) fines, penalties, judgments, awards, settlements, losses, damages (including consequential damages), costs, fees (including attorneys’ and consultants’ fees), expenses and disbursements, (b) costs of defense and other responses to any administrative or judicial action (including notices, claims, complaints, suits and other assertions of liability) and (c) responsibility for any investigation, remediation, monitoring or cleanup costs, injunctive relief, natural resource damages, and any other environmental compliance

 

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or remedial measures, in each case known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen; provided , however , that “Environmental Liabilities” shall not include DES Liabilities or any Liabilities related to the actual or alleged exposure of any Person to asbestos or asbestos-containing materials, in each case, on or prior to the Distribution, including Asbestos Liabilities and any related Workers’ Compensation Liabilities.

Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Finally Determined ” means, with respect to any Action or threatened Action, that the outcome or resolution of that Action or threatened Action has either (a) been decided by an arbitrator or Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction by judgment, order, award or other ruling or (b) been settled or voluntarily dismissed and, in the case of each of clauses (a) and (b), the claimants’ rights to maintain that Action or threatened Action have been finally adjudicated, waived, discharged or extinguished, and that judgment, order, ruling, award, settlement or dismissal (whether mandatory or voluntary, but if voluntary that dismissal must be final, binding and with prejudice as to all claims specifically pleaded in that Action) is subject to no further appeal, vacatur proceeding or discretionary review.

Form 10 ” means the registration statement on Form 10 filed by GroceryCo with the SEC to effect the registration of GroceryCo Common Stock pursuant to the Exchange Act in connection with the Distribution, as such registration statement may be amended or supplemented from time to time, including any amendment or supplement thereto.

Governmental Approvals ” means any notices, reports or other filings to be given to or made with, or any releases, Consents, substitutions, approvals, amendments, registrations, permits or authorizations to be obtained from, any Governmental Authority.

Governmental Authority ” means any United States or non-United States federal, state, provincial, territorial, local, tribal or international court, government, department, commission, board, bureau, agency, official or other legislative, judicial, regulatory, administrative or governmental authority.

GroceryCo Action ” has the meaning set forth in the Litigation Matters Memorandum.

GroceryCo Assets ” means:

(a) the Assets listed or described on Schedule 1.2(5) (which for the avoidance of doubt is not a comprehensive listing of all GroceryCo Assets and is not intended to limit the other clauses of this definition of “GroceryCo Assets”) and all other Assets that are expressly provided in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement as Assets to be transferred to or retained by any member of the GroceryCo Group;

 

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(b) all interests in the capital stock of, or any other equity interests in, the members of the GroceryCo Group (other than GroceryCo), and the capital stock and other equity, partnership, membership, joint venture and similar interests set on Schedule 1.2(6) ;

(c) all Assets reflected as assets of the members of the GroceryCo Group on the GroceryCo Balance Sheet and any Assets acquired by or for any member of the GroceryCo Group subsequent to the date of the GroceryCo Balance Sheet that, had they been acquired on or before such date and owned as of such date, would have been reflected on the GroceryCo Balance Sheet if prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“ GAAP ”) applied on a consistent basis, subject to any dispositions of any such Assets subsequent to the date of the GroceryCo Balance Sheet;

(d) all approvals, registrations, permits or authorizations issued by any Governmental Authority that relate exclusively to the GroceryCo Business or the GroceryCo Assets and are held in the name of any member of the SnackCo Group;

(e) all Assets owned or held immediately prior to the Distribution by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its Subsidiaries that primarily relate to or are primarily used in the GroceryCo Business (the intention of this clause (e) is only to rectify any inadvertent omission of transfer or conveyance of any Asset that, had the parties given specific consideration to such Asset as of the date of this Agreement, would have otherwise been classified as a GroceryCo Asset; no Asset shall be a GroceryCo Asset solely as a result of this clause (e) unless a claim with respect thereto is made by GroceryCo on or prior to the date that is 18 months after the Distribution); and

(f) all recoveries or other Assets (net of any expenses) received by any member of either Group with respect to any GroceryCo Action.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the GroceryCo Assets shall not include any Assets governed by the Tax Sharing Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict that may arise in the application or interpretation of any of the foregoing provisions, for the purpose of determining what is and is not a GroceryCo Asset, any item explicitly included in clause (a), (b) or (f) of the definition of “SnackCo Assets” shall take priority over any of clauses (c) through (e) of this definition of “GroceryCo Assets” and clause (e) of the definition of “SnackCo Assets” shall take priority over clause (c) of this definition of “GroceryCo Assets.”

GroceryCo Balance Sheet ” means the unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet of GroceryCo, including the notes thereto, as of June 30, 2012, included in the Information Statement.

GroceryCo Business ” means:

(a) the business and operations conducted by Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries prior to the Distribution comprising what is referred to in Kraft Foods Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2012 (the “ Kraft Foods

 

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10-Q ”) as the U.S. Beverages , U.S. Cheese , U.S. Convenient Meals and U.S. Grocery segments, including the production, distribution, manufacture, marketing, packaging and sale of products under the stock keeping units ( “SKUs ”) listed on Schedule 1.2(7) , as applicable (other than any SKUs of the SnackCo Group that may be inadvertently listed on such Schedule);

(b) the business and operations conducted by Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries prior to the Distribution relating to the production, distribution, manufacture, marketing, packaging and sale of products included in the GroceryCo Business under clause (a) above or under one of the brands listed on Schedule 1.2(8) , in each case through what is referred to in the Kraft Foods 10-Q as the Kraft Foods Canada & N.A. Foodservice segment, including the SKUs listed on Schedule 1.2(7) , as applicable (other than any SKUs of the SnackCo Group that may be inadvertently listed on such Schedule);

(c) the business and operations conducted by Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries prior to the Distribution in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico relating to the production, distribution, manufacture, marketing, packaging and sale of products included in the GroceryCo Business under clause (a) or (b) above (other than Refreshment Beverages Products), including the SKUs listed on Schedule 1.2(7) , as applicable (other than any SKUs of the SnackCo Group that may be inadvertently listed on such Schedule);

(d) the business and operations conducted by Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries prior to the Distribution relating to the production, distribution, manufacture, marketing, packaging and sale of products included in the GroceryCo Business under clause (a) or (b) above (other than Refreshment Beverages Products and products sold under the brands listed on Schedule 1.2(9) ) that are sold in any geographic region other than the United States, Canada, the Caribbean or Puerto Rico as an export from the United States or Canada to Third Parties through the export group of Kraft Foods Inc., including the SKUs listed on Schedule 1.2(7) , as applicable (other than any SKUs of the SnackCo Group that (i) may be inadvertently listed on such Schedule or (ii) relate to Refreshment Beverages Products and products sold under the brands listed on Schedule 1.2(9) );

(e) the Other Excluded SnackCo Businesses; and

(f) any other businesses or operations conducted primarily through the use of the GroceryCo Assets.

For the avoidance of doubt, this definition of “GroceryCo Business” shall not be construed to transfer to any member of either Group any trademark or other intellectual property governed by the IP Agreement (Trademark) or the IP Agreement (Non-Trademark).

GroceryCo Canada ” means Kraft Canada Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada.

GroceryCo Entities ” means the members of the GroceryCo Group.

 

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GroceryCo Group ” means GroceryCo and each Person that will be a direct or indirect Subsidiary of GroceryCo immediately prior to the Distribution (but after giving effect to the Internal Reorganization), including the entities listed on Schedule 1.2(10) , and each Person that is or becomes a member of the GroceryCo Group after the Distribution, including in all circumstances any Person that is or was merged into GroceryCo or any such direct or indirect Subsidiary.

GroceryCo Liabilities ” means:

(a) the Liabilities listed or described on Schedule 1.2(11) and all other Liabilities that are expressly provided by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement as Liabilities to be assumed by any member of the GroceryCo Group, and all obligations and Liabilities of any member of the GroceryCo Group under this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements;

(b) all Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from the indebtedness of Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries listed on Schedule 1.2(12) (including any Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from a claim by a holder of any such indebtedness, in its capacity as such);

(c) all Liabilities reflected as liabilities or obligations on the GroceryCo Balance Sheet, and all Liabilities arising or assumed after the date of the GroceryCo Balance Sheet that, had they arisen or been assumed on or before such date and been existing obligations as of such date, would have been reflected on the GroceryCo Balance Sheet if prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis, subject to any discharge of such Liabilities subsequent to the date of the GroceryCo Balance Sheet;

(d) all Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from any GroceryCo Action;

(e) all Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, with respect to all information contained in the Information Statement other than information relating to the SnackCo Business and the other items specified on Schedule 1.2(13) and Schedule 1.2(23) ;

(f) all Known Environmental Liabilities, except for those that relate to any active facility owned or operated by any member of the SnackCo Group as of the Distribution and those set forth on Schedule 1.2(14) ;

(g) all Unknown Environmental Liabilities associated with any current or former properties used in the operation of the GroceryCo Business, including the facilities listed or described on Schedule 1.2(15) ;

(h) all Liabilities to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from the terminated, divested or discontinued businesses or operations of Kraft Foods Inc., any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective Predecessors that are listed or described on Schedule 1.2(16) ;

 

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(i) all Liabilities to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from:

(i) the operation or conduct of the GroceryCo Business, as conducted at any time prior to the Distribution (including any Liability relating to, arising out of or resulting from any act or failure to act by any director, officer, employee, agent or representative (whether or not such act or failure to act is or was within such person’s authority), which act or failure to act relates to the GroceryCo Business);

(ii) the operation or conduct of any business conducted by any member of the GroceryCo Group at any time after the Distribution (including any Liability relating to, arising out of or resulting from any act or failure to act by any director, officer, employee, agent or representative (whether or not such act or failure to act is or was within such person’s authority));

(iii) any GroceryCo Asset; or

(iv) any Environmental Liability resulting from any properties included in or associated with the GroceryCo Assets (including any business, operations or properties, and any Liability resulting from off-site disposal of waste from such business, operations or properties, for which a current or future owner or operator of the GroceryCo Assets or the GroceryCo Business may be alleged to be responsible as a matter of Law, contract or otherwise due to such ownership or operation of the GroceryCo Assets or the GroceryCo Business), arising on or after the Distribution; and

(j) the Applicable GroceryCo Proportion of any Shared Liability.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the GroceryCo Liabilities shall not include any Liabilities governed by the Tax Sharing Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict that may arise in the application or interpretation of any of the foregoing provisions, for the purpose of determining what is and is not a GroceryCo Liability, any item explicitly included in clause (a), (b), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) or (i) of the definition of “SnackCo Liabilities” shall take priority over any of clauses (c) and (i) of this definition of “GroceryCo Liabilities.”

GroceryCo Products ” means any products included in the GroceryCo Business or sold by any of the businesses listed or described on Schedule 1.2(16) .

Group ” means the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group, as the context requires.

Hazardous Substances ” means all materials, wastes or substances defined by, or regulated under any Environmental Laws as contaminants or as hazardous, restricted or toxic, provided that Hazardous Substances as defined in this Agreement does not include DES.

 

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Information ” means all records, books, contracts, instruments, computer data and other data and information.

Information Statement ” means the Information Statement, attached as an exhibit to the Form 10, to be sent or otherwise made available to each Kraft Foods Shareholder in connection with the Distribution, as such Information Statement may be amended from time to time, including any amendment or supplement thereto.

Insurance Proceeds ” means those monies received by or on behalf of an insured from a Third Party insurance carrier or paid by a Third Party insurance carrier on behalf of the insured.

Intercompany Agreement ” means any agreement, arrangement, commitment or understanding, whether or not in writing, between or among any GroceryCo Entity, on the one hand, and any SnackCo Entity, on the other hand. Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and each other agreement or instrument expressly contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement to be entered into by any of the parties or any GroceryCo Entities and SnackCo Entities shall be an Intercompany Agreement.

Internal Reorganization ” means all of the transactions, other than the Distribution, described in the document entitled “Detailed Transaction Steps” delivered by Kraft Foods Inc. to GroceryCo.

IP Agreement (Non-Trademark) ” means the Master Ownership and License Agreement Regarding Patents, Trade Secrets and Related Intellectual Property, to be dated on or prior to the Distribution Date, among Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC, Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, Kraft Foods UK Ltd. and Kraft Foods R&D Inc., as may be amended or modified from time to time.

IP Agreement (Trademark) ” means the Master Ownership and License Agreement Regarding Trademarks and Related Intellectual Property, to be dated on or prior to the Distribution Date, between Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC and Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, as may be amended or modified from time to time.

Known Environmental Liabilities ” means those Environmental Liabilities listed on Schedule 1.2(17) relating to events or conditions occurring or arising during the period prior to the Distribution.

Kraft Foods Board ” means the board of directors of Kraft Foods Inc. or an authorized committee thereof.

Kraft Foods Common Stock ” means the Class A common stock, no par value, of Kraft Foods Inc.

 

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Kraft Foods Shareholders ” means the shareholders of Kraft Foods Inc.

Law ” means any statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule, judgment, rule of common law, order, decree, government approval, concession, grant, franchise, license, agreement, directive, guideline, policy, requirement or other governmental restriction or any similar form of decision of, or determination by, or any interpretation or administration of any of the foregoing by, any Governmental Authority, whether in effect on or after the date of this Agreement, in each case, as amended.

Liabilities ” means any and all losses, claims, charges, debts, demands, Actions, damages, obligations, payments, costs and expenses, sums of money, bonds, indemnities and similar obligations, penalties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, omissions, guarantees, make whole agreements and similar obligations, and other liabilities, including all contractual obligations, whether absolute or contingent, inchoate or otherwise, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, accrued or unaccrued, known or unknown, whenever arising, and including those arising under any Law, Action, threatened or contemplated Action (including the costs and expenses of demands, assessments, judgments, settlements and compromises relating thereto and attorneys’ fees and any and all costs and expenses (including allocated costs of in-house counsel and other personnel) whatsoever incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any such Actions or threatened or contemplated Actions), order or consent decree of any Governmental Authority or any award of any arbitrator of any kind, and those arising under any contract, commitment or undertaking, including those arising under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or incurred by a party hereto or thereto in connection with enforcing its rights to indemnification hereunder or thereunder, in each case, whether or not recorded or reflected or required to be recorded or reflected on the books and records or financial statements of any Person.

Litigation Matters Memorandum ” means the Litigation Matters Memorandum, dated as of the date of this Agreement, exchanged between GroceryCo and SnackCo, as may be amended or modified from time to time.

NASDAQ ” means the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

Non-Managing Party ” means, as between GroceryCo and SnackCo, the party that is not the Managing Party with respect to any Shared Liability.

Person ” means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, syndicate, person, trust, association, organization or other entity, including any Governmental Authority, and including any successor, by merger or otherwise, of any of the foregoing.

 

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Predecessor ” means an entity whose rights, interests, assets, obligations, liabilities and duties the current entity has assumed, either through acquisition, merger or by operation of law.

Products Action ” means any Action by any Third Party asserted against any member of either Group alleging any product liability, breach of warranty, negligence, deceptive trade practices, false advertising or failure to warn or similar claim with respect to any GroceryCo Product.

Record Date ” means 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the date determined by the Kraft Foods Board as the record date for determining the Kraft Foods Shareholders entitled to receive shares of GroceryCo Common Stock in the Distribution.

Record Holders ” means the Kraft Foods Shareholders on the Record Date.

Refreshment Beverages Products ” means any powdered beverages products and liquid concentrate products and any ready to drink products marketed or sold under any powdered beverages or liquid concentrate brands, including Country Time , Crystal Lite , Kool-Aid , Tang and Mio , but for the avoidance of doubt, excluding Capri Sun , in each case produced, distributed, manufactured, marketed, packaged or sold by Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries prior to the Distribution.

Remedial Action ” means (a) any measures or actions required or undertaken to investigate, assess, evaluate, monitor, clean up, remove, treat, contain or otherwise remediate the presence or release of any Hazardous Substance into the environment or to prevent or minimize a release or threatened release of Hazardous Substances so that they do not migrate or endanger or threaten to endanger public health and welfare or the environment; (b) any remedial action, remediation, response or removal as those terms are defined in 42 U.S.C. § 9601; or (c) any “corrective action” as that term has been construed by Governmental Authorities pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 6924.

Reserved Business ” means:

(a) with respect to the SnackCo Group, any businesses and operations conducted by one or more members of the SnackCo Group relating to any one or more of the production, distribution, manufacturing, marketing, packaging and sale of cream cheese products (where cream cheese constitutes 75% or more of the weight of the product) and/or processed cheese products (where processed cheese constitutes 75% or more of the weight of the product), in each case, including any of the material manufacturing assets used in any such businesses and operations; and

(b) with respect to any Selling Party, the business and operations of the Selling Party to which a Covered Trademark License of such Selling Party relates, including any of the material manufacturing assets used in any such business and operations.

 

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ROFO Offeror ” means, (a) when a member of the GroceryCo Group is the Selling Party, SnackCo or any member of the SnackCo Group to whom SnackCo has transferred the rights set forth in Section 4.6 pursuant to Section 4.6(g) and (b) when a member of the SnackCo Group is the Selling Party, GroceryCo or any member of the GroceryCo Group to whom GroceryCo has transferred the rights set forth in Section 4.6 pursuant to Section 4.6(g).

Sale Transaction ” means, with respect to any Covered Business, any direct or indirect sale, assignment, exclusive license, transfer or other disposition or conveyance of legal or beneficial interest in such Covered Business to any Person that is not a controlled Affiliate of the Selling Party. In the case of any Covered Trademark License, “Sale Transaction” shall also include any direct or indirect sale, assignment, exclusive license, transfer or other disposition or conveyance of legal or beneficial interest in a significant portion of the business set forth opposite such Covered Trademark License on Schedule 1.2(3) or Schedule 1.2(4) , as applicable.

SEC ” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Security Interest ” means any mortgage, security interest, pledge, lien, charge, claim, option, right to acquire, voting or other restriction, right-of-way, covenant, condition, easement, encroachment, restriction on transfer or other encumbrance of any nature whatsoever.

Separation ” means (a) the Internal Reorganization, (b) any other actions to be taken pursuant to Article II and (c) any other transfers of Assets and assumptions of Liabilities, in each case, between a member of one Group and a member of the other Group, provided for in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

Shared Contract ” means any contract or agreement of any member of either Group (a) that relates to both the GroceryCo Business and the SnackCo Business and (b) either (i) that the parties specifically intended to amend or divide, modify, partially assign or replicate (in whole or in part) the respective rights and obligations under and in respect of such contract or agreement prior to the Distribution, but were not able to do so prior to the Distribution or (ii) the existence of which either party discovers prior to the date that is 18 months after the Distribution and had the parties given specific consideration to such contract or agreement they would have amended or divided, modified, partially assigned or replicated (in whole or in part) the respective rights and obligations under and in respect of such contract or agreement.

Shared Insurance Liabilities ” means any Liabilities for which GroceryCo, on the one hand, and SnackCo, on the other hand, have recourse to the same pool of insurance funds and where there is a reasonable likelihood that such Liabilities will exceed the pool or where the pool of insurance funds has been exhausted.

 

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Shared Liability ” means any of the following:

(a) any Liability relating to, arising out of or resulting from:

(i) any Action by any Third Party, including any shareholder derivative action, asserted against any member of either Group directly based on any act or omission, or alleged act or omission, taken to effect the Distribution and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, other than any item included in clause (b) or (e) of the definition of “GroceryCo Liabilities” or clause (b) or (e) of the definition of “SnackCo Liabilities;”

(ii) any shareholder derivative or securities class action (A) brought by any current or former equity security holder of Kraft Foods Inc. and (B) arising exclusively from any acts, omissions, disclosures, or lack of disclosure occurring prior to the Distribution, irrespective of the facts alleged, including any information contained in the sections of the Information Statement set forth on Schedule 1.2(13) , but excluding any item included in clause (b) or (e) of the definition of “GroceryCo Liabilities” or clause (b) or (e) of the definition of “SnackCo Liabilities;”

(iii) any Action by any Third Party with respect to any Split Plan (as defined in the Employee Matters Agreement) that (A) alleges a breach of fiduciary duty or a prohibited transaction under ERISA (as defined in the Employee Matters Agreement) that occurred prior to the Distribution and (B) is not otherwise a GroceryCo Action or a SnackCo Action (an “ ERISA Action ”); or

(iv) the unclaimed property audit described on Schedule 1.2(18) (the “ Unclaimed Property Audit ”); or

(b) any Liability (i) relating to, arising out of or resulting from any business or operations of any member of either Group or any of their Predecessors that (A) was discontinued, abandoned, completed or otherwise terminated (in whole or in part) prior to the Distribution and (B) is not included in the GroceryCo Business or the SnackCo Business or listed or described on Schedule 1.2(16) or Schedule 1.2(25) and (ii) is not listed in clauses (a) through (h) of the definition of “GroceryCo Liabilities” and clauses (a) through (h) of the definition of “SnackCo Liabilities.”

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Shared Liabilities shall not include any Liabilities governed by the Tax Sharing Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, any Liability arising in connection with the Unclaimed Property Audit shall be governed by this Agreement and shall not be governed by the Tax Sharing Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict that may arise in the application or interpretation of any of the foregoing provisions, for the purpose of determining what is and is not a Shared Liability, any item described in clause (a) of this definition of “Shared Liabilities” shall take priority over any of clauses (a) through (e) and clause (h) of the definition of “GroceryCo Liabilities” and clauses (a) through (e) and clause (h) of the definition of “SnackCo Liabilities.”

 

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SnackCo Action ” has the meaning set forth in the Litigation Matters Memorandum.

SnackCo Assets ” means:

(a) the Assets listed or described on Schedule 1.2(19) (which for the avoidance of doubt is not a comprehensive listing of all SnackCo Assets and is not intended to limit the other clauses of this definition of “SnackCo Assets”) and all other Assets that are expressly provided in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement as Assets to be transferred to or retained by any member of the SnackCo Group;

(b) all interests in the capital stock of, or any other equity interests in, the members of the SnackCo Group (other than SnackCo), and the capital stock and other equity, partnership, membership, joint venture and similar interests listed on Schedule 1.2(20) ;

(c) all Assets reflected as assets of the members of the SnackCo Group on the SnackCo Balance Sheet and any Assets acquired by or for any member of the SnackCo Group subsequent to the date of the SnackCo Balance Sheet that, had they been acquired on or before such date and owned as of such date, would have been reflected on the SnackCo Balance Sheet if prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis, subject to any dispositions of any such Assets subsequent to the date of the SnackCo Balance Sheet;

(d) all approvals, registrations, permits or authorizations issued by any Governmental Authority that relate exclusively to the SnackCo Business or the SnackCo Assets and are held in the name of any member of the GroceryCo Group;

(e) all Assets owned or held immediately prior to the Distribution by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its Subsidiaries that primarily relate to or are primarily used in the SnackCo Business (the intention of this clause (e) is only to rectify any inadvertent omission of transfer or conveyance of any Asset that, had the parties given specific consideration to such Asset as of the date of this Agreement, would have otherwise been classified as a SnackCo Asset; no Asset shall be a SnackCo Asset solely as a result of this clause (e) unless a claim with respect thereto is made by SnackCo on or prior to the date that is 18 months after the Distribution); and

(f) all recoveries or other Assets (net of any expenses) received by any member of either Group with respect to any SnackCo Action.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the SnackCo Assets shall not include any Assets governed by the Tax Sharing Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict that may arise in the application or interpretation of any of the foregoing provisions, for the purpose of determining what is and is not a SnackCo Asset, any item explicitly included in clause (a), (b) or (f) of the definition of “GroceryCo Assets” shall take priority over any of clauses (c) through (e) of this definition of “SnackCo Assets” and clause (e) of the definition of “GroceryCo Assets” shall take priority over clause (c) of this definition of “SnackCo Assets.”

 

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SnackCo Balance Sheet ” means the balance sheet that would be created by taking the unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet of Kraft Foods Inc., including the notes thereto, as of June 30, 2012 and excluding the assets and liabilities and other items that (a) are reflected on the GroceryCo Balance Sheet or (b) would have been reflected on the GroceryCo Balance Sheet under clause (c) of the definition of “GroceryCo Assets” or clause (c) of the definition of “GroceryCo Liabilities.”

SnackCo Business ” means:

(a) the business and operations conducted by Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries prior to the Distribution comprising what is referred to in the Kraft Foods 10-Q as the U.S. Snacks , Kraft Foods Europe and Kraft Foods Developing Markets segments (but excluding (i) the production, distribution, manufacture, marketing, packaging and sale of Planters and Corn Nuts branded products (but for the avoidance of doubt, not Back-to-Nature nuts) (the “ Other Excluded SnackCo Businesses ”) and (ii) the other businesses and operations included in clauses (c) and (d) of the definition of “GroceryCo Business”);

(b) the business and operations conducted by Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries prior to the Distribution comprising what is referred to in the Kraft Foods 10-Q as the Kraft Foods Canada & N.A. Foodservice segment (but excluding the businesses and operations described in clause (b) of the definition of “GroceryCo Business”); and

(c) any other businesses or operations conducted primarily through the use of the SnackCo Assets.

For the avoidance of doubt, this definition of “SnackCo Business” shall not be construed to transfer to any member of either Group any trademark or other intellectual property governed by the IP Agreement (Non-Trademark) or the IP Agreement (Trademark).

SnackCo Canada ” means Mondelez Canada Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada.

SnackCo Entities ” means the members of the SnackCo Group.

SnackCo Group ” means SnackCo and each Person that will be a direct or indirect Subsidiary of SnackCo immediately after the Distribution and each Person that is or becomes a member of the SnackCo Group after the Distribution, including any Person that is or was merged into SnackCo or any such direct or indirect Subsidiary.

SnackCo Liabilities ” means:

(a) the Liabilities listed or described on Schedule 1.2(21) and all other Liabilities that are expressly provided by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement as

 

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Liabilities to be assumed by any member of the SnackCo Group, and all obligations and Liabilities of any member of the SnackCo Group under this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements;

(b) all Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from the indebtedness of Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries listed on Schedule 1.2(22) (including any Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from a claim by a holder of any such indebtedness, in its capacity as such);

(c) all Liabilities reflected as liabilities or obligations on the SnackCo Balance Sheet, and all Liabilities arising or assumed after the date of the SnackCo Balance Sheet that, had they arisen or been assumed on or before such date and been existing obligations as of such date, would have been reflected on the SnackCo Balance Sheet if prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis, subject to any discharge of such Liabilities subsequent to the date of the SnackCo Balance Sheet;

(d) all Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from any SnackCo Action;

(e) all Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, with respect to all information contained in the Information Statement relating to the SnackCo Business, including the items specified on Schedule 1.2(23) but excluding any of the items specified on Schedule 1.2(13) ;

(f) all DES Liabilities relating to events or conditions occurring or arising during the period prior to the Distribution Date;

(g) all Unknown Environmental Liabilities associated with any current or former properties used in the operation of the SnackCo Business, including the facilities listed or described on Schedule 1.2(24) and all existing and identified Environmental Liabilities of Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its Subsidiaries or any of its or their respective Predecessors relating to events or conditions occurring or arising during the period prior to the Distribution that relate to any active facility owned or operated by any member of the SnackCo Group as of the Distribution and those set forth on Schedule 1.2(14) ;

(h) all Asbestos Liabilities;

(i) all Liabilities to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from the terminated, divested or discontinued businesses or operations of Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective Predecessors that are listed or described on Schedule 1.2(25) ;

 

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(j) all Liabilities to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from:

(i) the operation or conduct of the SnackCo Business, as conducted at any time prior to the Distribution (including any Liability relating to, arising out of or resulting from any act or failure to act by any director, officer, employee, agent or representative (whether or not such act or failure to act is or was within such person’s authority), which act or failure to act relates to the SnackCo Business);

(ii) the operation or conduct of any business conducted by any member of the SnackCo Group at any time after the Distribution (including any Liability relating to, arising out of or resulting from any act or failure to act by any director, officer, employee, agent or representative (whether or not such act or failure to act is or was within such person’s authority));

(iii) any SnackCo Asset; or

(iv) any Environmental Liability resulting from any properties included in or associated with the SnackCo Assets (including any business, operations or properties, and any Liability resulting from off-site disposal of waste from such business, operations or properties, for which a current or future owner or operator of the SnackCo Assets or the SnackCo Business may be alleged to be responsible as a matter of Law, contract or otherwise due to such ownership or operation of the SnackCo Assets or the SnackCo Business) arising on or after the Distribution; and

(k) the Applicable SnackCo Proportion of any Shared Liability.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the SnackCo Liabilities shall not include any Liabilities governed by the Tax Sharing Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict that may arise in the application or interpretation of any of the foregoing provisions, for the purpose of determining what is and is not a SnackCo Liability, any item explicitly included in clause (a), (b), (d), (e), (f), (g) or (h) of the definition of “GroceryCo Liabilities” shall take priority over any of clauses (c) and (j) of this definition of “SnackCo Liabilities.”

Subsidiary ” of any Person means any corporation or other organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, of which at least a majority of the securities or interests having by the terms thereof ordinary voting power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or others performing similar functions with respect to such corporation or other organization is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by such Person or by any one or more of its Subsidiaries, or by such Person and one or more of its Subsidiaries; provided , however , that no Person that is not directly or indirectly wholly owned by any other Person shall be a Subsidiary of such other Person unless such other Person controls, or has the right, power or ability to control, that Person.

Supply Agreement ” means the Master Supply Agreement, to be dated on or prior to the Distribution Date, between the members of the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group named therein, as may be amended or modified from time to time.

 

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Tax ” has the meaning set forth in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

Tax Advisor ” means Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP.

Tax Sharing Agreement ” means the Tax Sharing and Indemnity Agreement, to be dated on or prior to the Distribution Date, between GroceryCo and SnackCo, as may be amended or modified from time to time.

Transition Services Agreements ” means the Master General Transition Services Agreement, the Master Research and Development Transition Services Agreement and the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement, each to be dated on or prior to the Distribution Date and each between the members of the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group named therein, each as may be amended or modified from time to time.

Unknown Environmental Liabilities ” means those Environmental Liabilities that are not Known Environmental Liabilities arising out of the business or operations of any member of either Group during the period prior to the Distribution.

Warehouse Agreements ” means the Shared Warehouse Agreements, each to be dated on or prior to the Distribution Date and each between the members of the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group named therein, each as may be amended or modified from time to time.

Workers’ Compensation Liability ” has the meaning set forth in the Employee Matters Agreement.

ARTICLE II

THE SEPARATION

Section 2.1 Internal Reorganization; Transfer of Assets and Assumption of Liabilities .

(a) Prior to the Distribution, the parties shall cause the Internal Reorganization to be completed, and shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to, execute all such instruments, assignments, documents and other agreements (including the Canadian Transfer Agreement) necessary to effect the Internal Reorganization.

(b) Prior to the Distribution, the parties shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to, (i) execute such instruments of assignment and transfer and take such other corporate actions as are necessary to (A) transfer to one or more members of the GroceryCo Group all of the right, title and interest of the SnackCo Group in and to all GroceryCo Assets and (B) transfer to one or more members of the SnackCo Group all of

 

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the right, title and interest of the GroceryCo Group in and to all SnackCo Assets and (ii) take all actions necessary to (A) cause one or more members of the GroceryCo Group to assume all of the GroceryCo Liabilities to the extent such GroceryCo Liabilities would otherwise remain obligations of any member of the SnackCo Group and (B) cause one or more members of the SnackCo Group to assume all of the SnackCo Liabilities to the extent such SnackCo Liabilities would otherwise remain obligations of any member of the GroceryCo Group. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary (x) neither party shall be required to transfer any Information except as required by Article VI and (y) this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements do not purport to transfer any insurance policy.

Section 2.2 Governmental Approvals and Consents; Transfers, Assignments and Assumptions Not Effected Prior to the Distribution .

(a) To the extent that any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement requires any Governmental Approval or Consent, the parties will use their reasonable best efforts to obtain such Governmental Approval or Consent.

(b) To the extent that any transfer or assignment of Assets or assumption of Liabilities contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall not have been consummated prior to the Distribution, the parties shall use reasonable best efforts to effect, and shall cause the other members of their Group to effect, such transfers as soon after the Distribution as shall be practicable. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to require the transfer of any Assets or the assumption of any Liabilities that by their terms or operation of law cannot or should not be transferred. In the event that any such transfer of Assets or assumption of Liabilities has not been consummated, from and after the Distribution until such time as such Asset is transferred or such Liability is assumed (i) the party retaining such Asset shall thereafter hold such Asset for the use and benefit of the party entitled to it (at the expense of the party entitled to it) and (ii) the party intended to assume such Liability shall, or shall cause the applicable member of its Group to, pay or reimburse the party retaining such Liability for all amounts paid or incurred in connection with the retention of such Liability. In addition, the party retaining such Asset or Liability shall, insofar as reasonably practicable and to the extent permitted by applicable Law, treat such Asset or Liability in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and take such other actions as may be reasonably requested by the party entitled to such Asset or by the party intended to assume such Liability in order to place such party, insofar as reasonably practicable, in the same position as if such Asset or Liability had been transferred or assumed as contemplated by this Agreement or by any Ancillary Agreement and so that all the benefits and burdens relating to such Asset or Liability, including possession, use, risk of loss, potential for gain, and control over such Asset or Liability, are to inure from and after the Distribution to the member or members of the Group entitled to such Asset or intended to assume such Liability. In furtherance of the foregoing three sentences, the parties agree that, as of the Distribution, each party shall be deemed to have acquired beneficial ownership over all of the Assets, together with all rights and privileges incident thereto, and shall be deemed to have assumed all of the Liabilities, and all duties, obligations and responsibilities incident thereto, that such party is entitled to acquire or intended to assume pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or the applicable Ancillary Agreement.

 

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(c) If and when the applicable Consents, Governmental Approvals and/or conditions referred to in Section 2.2(b) are obtained or satisfied, the transfer or assumption of the applicable Asset or Liability shall be effected in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Agreement or the applicable Ancillary Agreement.

(d) The party retaining any Asset or Liability due to the deferral of the transfer of such Asset or the deferral of the assumption of such Liability pursuant to Section 2.2(b) or otherwise shall not be obligated, in connection with this Section 2.2, to expend any money or take any action that would require the expenditure of money unless the party entitled to such Asset or the party intended to assume such Liability advances the necessary funds.

(e) From and after the Distribution, the parties agree to treat, for U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income tax purposes, any Asset or Liability that is not transferred prior to the Distribution and is subject to the provisions of Section 2.2(b) as owned by the member of the Group to which such Asset or Liability was intended to be transferred. The parties shall not take any position inconsistent with this Section 2.2(e) unless otherwise required by applicable Law.

Section 2.3 Termination of Agreements .

(a) Except as set forth in Section 2.3(b), the GroceryCo Entities, on the one hand, and the SnackCo Entities, on the other hand, hereby terminate any and all Intercompany Agreements, effective as of the Distribution. No terminated Intercompany Agreement (including any provision thereof that purports to survive termination) shall be of any further force or effect from and after the Distribution. Each party shall, at the reasonable request of any other party, take, or cause to be taken, such other actions as may be necessary to effect the provisions of this Section 2.3(a). The parties, on behalf of the members of their respective Groups, hereby waive any advance notice provision or other termination requirements with respect to any Intercompany Agreement.

(b) The provisions of Section 2.3(a) shall not apply to any of the following Intercompany Agreements (or to any of the provisions thereof):

(i) any Intercompany Agreement to which any non-wholly owned Subsidiary or non-wholly owned Affiliate of GroceryCo or SnackCo, as the case may be, is a party (it being understood that directors’ qualifying shares or similar interests will be disregarded for purposes of determining whether a Subsidiary is wholly owned);

(ii) any other Intercompany Agreement that this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement expressly contemplates will survive the Distribution; and

(iii) any Intercompany Agreement listed or described on Schedule 2.3(b)(iii) .

 

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(c) Except as otherwise expressly and specifically provided in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, the relevant members of the SnackCo Group and the GroceryCo Group shall satisfy all intercompany receivables, payables, loans and other accounts between any SnackCo Entity, on the one hand, and any GroceryCo Entity, on the other hand, in existence as of immediately prior to the Distribution and after giving effect to the Internal Reorganization no later than the Distribution by (i) forgiveness by the relevant obligee or (ii) one or a related series of repayments, distributions of and/or contributions to capital, in each case as determined by SnackCo.

Section 2.4 Novation of GroceryCo Liabilities .

(a) Each of GroceryCo and SnackCo, at the written request of the other party within 18 months after the Distribution, shall use its reasonable best efforts to obtain, or to cause to be obtained, any release, Consent, substitution or amendment required to novate or assign all rights and obligations under any agreements, leases, licenses and other obligations or Liabilities of any nature whatsoever that constitute GroceryCo Liabilities, or to obtain in writing the unconditional release of all parties to such arrangements other than any GroceryCo Entities, so that, in any such case, GroceryCo and the other GroceryCo Entities will be solely responsible for such GroceryCo Liabilities; provided , however , that the party receiving the request shall not be obligated to (i) pay any consideration or surrender, release or modify any rights or remedies therefor to any Third Party from which such releases, Consents, substitutions and amendments are requested except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or (ii) take any action pursuant to this Section 2.4 to the extent such action would result in an undue burden on such party or the other members of its Group or would unreasonably interfere with any of its or such other members’ employees’ normal functions and duties.

(b) If GroceryCo or SnackCo is unable to obtain, or to cause to be obtained, any required release, Consent, substitution or amendment, the applicable SnackCo Entity will continue to be bound by the applicable underlying agreement, lease, license or other obligation or other Liabilities and, unless not permitted by Law or the terms thereof, GroceryCo shall, or shall cause another GroceryCo Entity to, as agent or subcontractor for such SnackCo Entity, pay, perform and discharge fully all the obligations or other Liabilities of such SnackCo Entity thereunder. GroceryCo shall indemnify each SnackCo Indemnified Party and hold it harmless against, or shall cause its applicable Subsidiary to indemnify the applicable SnackCo Indemnified Party and hold it harmless against, any Liabilities arising in connection therewith. SnackCo shall pay and remit, or cause to be paid or remitted, to the applicable GroceryCo Entity, all money, rights and other consideration received by any SnackCo Entity (net of any applicable expenses) in respect of such performance by such GroceryCo Entity (unless any such consideration is a SnackCo Asset). If and when any such release, Consent, substitution or amendment shall be obtained or such agreement, lease, license or other rights, obligations or other Liabilities shall otherwise become assignable or able to be novated, SnackCo shall thereafter assign, or cause to be assigned, all the SnackCo Entities’ rights, obligations and other Liabilities thereunder to the applicable GroceryCo Entity without payment of any further consideration and the applicable GroceryCo Entity shall, without payment of any further consideration, assume such rights, obligations and other Liabilities.

 

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Section 2.5 Novation of SnackCo Liabilities .

(a) Each of GroceryCo and SnackCo, at the written request of the other party within 18 months after the Distribution, shall use its reasonable best efforts to obtain, or to cause to be obtained, any release, Consent, substitution or amendment required to novate or assign all rights and obligations under any agreements, leases, licenses and other obligations or Liabilities of any nature whatsoever that constitute SnackCo Liabilities, or to obtain in writing the unconditional release of all parties to such arrangements other than any SnackCo Entities, so that, in any such case, SnackCo and the other SnackCo Entities will be solely responsible for such SnackCo Liabilities; provided , however , that the party receiving the request shall not be obligated to (i) pay any consideration or surrender, release or modify any rights or remedies therefor to any Third Party from which such releases, Consents, substitutions and amendments are requested except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or (ii) take any action pursuant to this Section 2.5 to the extent such action would result in an undue burden on such party or the other members of its Group or would unreasonably interfere with any of its or such other members’ employees’ normal functions and duties.

(b) If GroceryCo or SnackCo is unable to obtain, or to cause to be obtained, any required release, Consent, substitution or amendment, the applicable GroceryCo Entity will continue to be bound by the applicable underlying agreement, lease, license or other obligation or other Liabilities and, unless not permitted by Law or the terms thereof, SnackCo shall, or shall cause another SnackCo Entity to, as agent or subcontractor for such GroceryCo Entity, pay, perform and discharge fully all the obligations or other Liabilities of such GroceryCo Entity thereunder. SnackCo shall indemnify each GroceryCo Indemnified Party and hold it harmless against, or shall cause its applicable Subsidiary to indemnify the applicable GroceryCo Indemnified Party and hold it harmless against, any Liabilities arising in connection therewith. GroceryCo shall pay and remit, or cause to be paid or remitted, to the applicable SnackCo Entity, all money, rights and other consideration received by any GroceryCo Entity (net of any applicable expenses) in respect of such performance by such SnackCo Entity (unless any such consideration is a GroceryCo Asset). If and when any such release, Consent, substitution, approval or amendment shall be obtained or such agreement, lease, license or other rights, obligations or other Liabilities shall otherwise become assignable or able to be novated, GroceryCo shall thereafter assign, or cause to be assigned, all the GroceryCo Entities’ rights, obligations and other Liabilities thereunder to the applicable SnackCo Entity without payment of any further consideration and the applicable SnackCo Entity shall, without payment of any further consideration, assume such rights, obligations and other Liabilities.

Section 2.6 Treatment of Cash ; True-Up.

(a) From the date of this Agreement until the close of business on September 30, 2012, except as separately provided in the Canadian Transfer Agreement, Kraft Foods Inc. shall be entitled to use, retain or otherwise dispose of all cash generated by the GroceryCo Business and the GroceryCo Assets in accordance with the ordinary course operation of Kraft Food Inc.’s cash management systems. All cash held by any member of the GroceryCo Group as of the Distribution shall be a GroceryCo Asset and all cash held by any member of the SnackCo Group as of the Distribution shall be a SnackCo Asset.

(b) Following the Distribution, the parties shall comply with the true-up procedures and provisions set forth on Schedule 2.6(b).

 

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Section 2.7 Replacement of Credit Support .

(a) GroceryCo shall use reasonable best efforts to arrange, at its cost and expense and effective at or prior to the Distribution, the replacement of all Credit Support Instruments to the extent relating to the GroceryCo Business and provided by or through any member of the SnackCo Group for the benefit of any member of the GroceryCo Group (the “ GroceryCo Credit Support Instruments ”) with alternate arrangements that do not require any credit support from any member of the SnackCo Group, and shall use reasonable best efforts to obtain from the beneficiaries of such GroceryCo Credit Support Instruments written releases indicating that the applicable member of the SnackCo Group will, effective upon the Distribution, have no liability with respect to such GroceryCo Credit Support Instruments. In the event that GroceryCo is unable to obtain any such alternative arrangements for any GroceryCo Credit Support Instrument prior to the Distribution, it shall have responsibility for the payment and performance of the obligations underlying such GroceryCo Credit Support Instrument.

(b) SnackCo shall use reasonable best efforts to arrange, at its cost and expense and effective at or prior to the Distribution, the replacement of all Credit Support Instruments to the extent relating to the SnackCo Business and provided by or through any member of the GroceryCo Group for the benefit of any member of the SnackCo Group (the “ SnackCo Credit Support Instruments ”) with alternate arrangements that do not require any credit support from any member of the GroceryCo Group, and shall use reasonable best efforts to obtain from the beneficiaries of such SnackCo Credit Support Instruments written releases indicating that the applicable member of the GroceryCo Group will, effective upon the Distribution, have no liability with respect to such SnackCo Credit Support Instruments. In the event that SnackCo is unable to obtain any such alternative arrangements for any SnackCo Credit Support Instrument prior to the Distribution, it shall have responsibility for the payment and performance of the obligations underlying such SnackCo Credit Support Instrument. SnackCo shall not be required to take, and shall not take, any of the actions described in the first sentence of this Section 2.7(b) in connection with the SnackCo Credit Support Instrument listed on Schedule 2.7(b) , which will survive the Distribution.

Section 2.8 Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties . Each of SnackCo (on behalf of itself and each other SnackCo Entity) and GroceryCo (on behalf of itself and each other GroceryCo Entity) understands and agrees that, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, no party (including its Affiliates) to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any other agreement or document contemplated by this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise, makes any representations or warranties relating in any way to the Assets, businesses or Liabilities transferred or assumed as contemplated hereby or thereby, to any Consent required in connection therewith, to the value or freedom from any Security Interests of, or any other matter concerning, any Assets of such party, or to the absence of any defenses or right of setoff or

 

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freedom from counterclaim with respect to any claim or other Asset, including any accounts receivable, of any party, or to the legal sufficiency of any assignment, document or instrument delivered hereunder to convey title to any Asset or thing of value upon the execution, delivery and filing hereof or thereof. Except as may expressly be set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, (a) the parties and the members of their respective Groups are transferring all such Assets on an “as is,” “where is” basis, (b) the parties are expressly disclaiming any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a specific purpose or otherwise, (c) the respective transferees shall bear the economic and legal risks that any conveyance shall prove to be insufficient to vest in the transferee good and marketable title, free and clear of any Security Interest and (d) none of the SnackCo Entities or the GroceryCo Entities (including their Affiliates) or any other Person makes any representation or warranty with respect to any information, documents or material made available in connection with the Separation or the Distribution, or the entering into of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

ARTICLE III

THE DISTRIBUTION

Section 3.1 Actions Prior to the Distribution .

(a) Subject to the conditions specified in Section 3.2 and subject to Section 3.5, each of the parties shall use its reasonable best efforts to consummate the Distribution. Such actions shall include those specified in this Section 3.1.

(b) Prior to the Distribution, each of the parties will execute and deliver all Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party, and will cause the other SnackCo Entities and GroceryCo Entities, as applicable, to execute and deliver any Ancillary Agreements to which such Persons are parties.

(c) Prior to the Distribution, GroceryCo shall mail a notice of Internet availability of the Information Statement or the Information Statement to the Record Holders.

(d) GroceryCo shall prepare, file with the SEC and use its reasonable best efforts to cause to become effective any registration statements or amendments thereto required to effect the establishment of, or amendments to, any employee benefit and other plans necessary or appropriate in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements.

(e) Each of the parties shall take all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate under the securities or blue sky Laws of the states or other political subdivisions of the United States or of other foreign jurisdictions in connection with the Distribution.

(f) GroceryCo shall prepare and file, and shall use reasonable best efforts to have approved prior to the Distribution, an application for the listing on NASDAQ of the GroceryCo Common Stock to be distributed in the Distribution, subject to official notice of listing.

 

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(g) Prior to the Distribution, the existing directors of GroceryCo shall duly elect the individuals listed as members of the GroceryCo board of directors in the Information Statement, and such individuals shall become the members of the GroceryCo board of directors in connection with the Distribution; provided , however , that to the extent required by any Law or requirement of NASDAQ, one independent director shall be appointed by the existing board of directors of GroceryCo and begin his or her term prior to the Distribution in accordance with such Law or requirement.

(h) Prior to the Distribution, each individual who will be an employee of any SnackCo Entity after the Distribution and who is a director or officer of any GroceryCo Entity shall have resigned or been removed from each such directorship and office held by such person, effective no later than immediately prior to the Distribution.

(i) Immediately prior to the Distribution, GroceryCo’s Restated Articles of Incorporation and Restated Bylaws, each in substantially the form filed as an exhibit to the Form 10, shall be in effect.

(j) The parties shall, subject to Section 3.5, take all reasonable steps necessary and appropriate to cause the conditions set forth in Section 3.2 to be satisfied and to effect the Distribution on the Distribution Date.

Section 3.2 Conditions to Distribution . The obligations of the parties to consummate the Distribution shall be conditioned on the satisfaction, or waiver by the Kraft Foods Board, of the following conditions:

(a) The Kraft Foods Board shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, have authorized and approved the Separation and the Distribution and not withdrawn such authorization and approval.

(b) The Kraft Foods Board shall have declared the dividend of GroceryCo Common Stock to the Record Holders.

(c) The SEC shall have declared the Form 10 effective under the Exchange Act, no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Form 10 shall be in effect, and no proceedings for such purpose shall be pending before or threatened by the SEC.

(d) NASDAQ or another national securities exchange approved by the Kraft Foods Board shall have accepted the GroceryCo Common Stock for listing, subject to official notice of issuance.

(e) The Internal Reorganization shall have been completed.

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and compliance with certain representations, assumptions and covenants (i) the Contribution and Internal Distribution will qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss to SnackCo and GroceryCo pursuant to Sections 368 and 355 of the Code (except to the extent the IRS generally will not rule on certain transfers of intellectual property, which will be covered solely by the opinion of Kraft Foods Inc.’s Tax Advisor) and (ii) the Distribution will qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss to Kraft Foods Inc. and the Kraft Foods Shareholders pursuant to Section 355 of the Code, except to the extent of cash received in lieu of fractional shares, will not have been revoked or modified in any material respect as of the Distribution Date.

(g) Kraft Foods Inc. shall have received an opinion from its Tax Advisor, in form and substance satisfactory to Kraft Foods Inc. in its sole and absolute discretion, that, subject to the accuracy of and compliance with certain representations, assumptions and covenants, (i) the Contribution and Internal Distribution will qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss to Kraft Foods Inc. and GroceryCo pursuant to Sections 368 and 355 of the Code and (ii) the Distribution will qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss to Kraft Foods Inc. and the Kraft Foods Shareholders pursuant to Section 355 of the Code, except to the extent of cash received in lieu of fractional shares.

(h) Kraft Foods Inc. shall have received an advance income tax ruling from the Canada Revenue Agency (“ CRA ”), in form and substance satisfactory to Kraft Foods Inc. in its sole and absolute discretion, to the effect that, subject to the accuracy of and compliance with certain representations, assumptions and covenants and based on the current provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “ Canadian Tax Act ”), the separation of the assets and liabilities in Canada held in connection with the SnackCo Business from the assets and liabilities in Canada held in connection with the GroceryCo Business will be treated for purposes of the Canadian Tax Act as resulting in a “butterfly” reorganization with no material Canadian federal income tax payable by SnackCo’s Canadian subsidiary, GroceryCo’s Canadian subsidiary or their respective shareholders, and that advance income tax ruling will remain in effect as of the Distribution Date.

(i) No order, injunction or decree that would prevent the consummation of the Distribution shall be threatened, pending or issued (and still in effect) by any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction, no other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Distribution shall be in effect, and no other event outside the control of Kraft Foods Inc. shall have occurred or failed to occur that prevents the consummation of the Distribution.

(j) No other events or developments shall have occurred prior to the Distribution that, in the judgment of the Kraft Foods Board, would result in the Distribution having a material adverse effect on Kraft Foods Inc. or the Kraft Foods Shareholders.

 

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(k) The actions set forth in Sections 3.1(b), (c), (g), (h) and (i) shall have been completed.

The foregoing conditions may only be waived by the Kraft Foods Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, are for the sole benefit of Kraft Foods Inc. and shall not give rise to or create any duty on the part of the Kraft Foods Board to waive or not waive such conditions or in any way limit the right of termination of this Agreement set forth in Section 8.3 or alter the consequences of any such termination from those specified in Section 8.3. Any determination made by the Kraft Foods Board prior to the Distribution concerning the satisfaction or waiver of any or all of the conditions set forth in this Section 3.2 shall be conclusive.

Section 3.3 The Distribution .

(a) GroceryCo shall cooperate with Kraft Foods Inc. to accomplish the Distribution and shall, at the direction of Kraft Foods Inc., use its reasonable best efforts to promptly take any and all actions necessary or desirable to effect the Distribution. Each of the parties will provide, or cause the applicable member of its Group to provide, to the Agent all documents and information required to complete the Distribution.

(b) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, (i) on or prior to the Distribution Date, for the benefit of and distribution to the Record Holders, Kraft Foods Inc. will deliver to the Agent all of the issued and outstanding shares of GroceryCo Common Stock then owned by Kraft Foods Inc. and book-entry authorizations for such shares and (ii) on the Distribution Date, Kraft Foods Inc. shall instruct the Agent to (A) distribute to each Record Holder (or such Record Holder’s bank, brokerage firm or other nominee on such Record Holder’s behalf) electronically, by direct registration in book-entry form, the number of whole shares of GroceryCo Common Stock to which such Record Holder is entitled based on the Distribution Ratio and (B) receive and hold for and on behalf of each Record Holder, the number of fractional shares of GroceryCo Common Stock to which such Record Holder is entitled based on the Distribution Ratio. The Distribution shall be effective at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the Distribution Date. On or as soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, the Agent will mail to each Record Holder an account statement indicating the number of whole shares of GroceryCo Common Stock that have been registered in book-entry form in such Record Holder’s name.

(c) With respect to the shares of GroceryCo Common Stock remaining with the Agent 180 days after the Distribution Date, the Agent shall deliver any such shares as directed by GroceryCo, with the consent of SnackCo (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

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fractional shares of GroceryCo Common Stock that each Record Holder is entitled to receive in the Distribution, (b) aggregate all such fractional shares into whole shares and sell the whole shares obtained thereby in open market transactions at then-prevailing trading prices on behalf of Record Holders to whom fractional share interests were distributed in the Distribution and (c) distribute to each such Record Holder, or for the benefit of each beneficial owner of fractional shares, such Record Holder’s or beneficial owner’s ratable share of the net proceeds of such sales, based upon the average gross selling price per share of GroceryCo Common Stock after making appropriate deductions for any amount required to be withheld under applicable Tax Law and less any brokers’ charges, commissions or transfer Taxes. The Agent, in its sole discretion, will determine the timing and method of selling such shares, the selling price of such shares and the broker-dealer to which such shares will be sold; provided , however , that the designated broker-dealer is not an Affiliate of GroceryCo or Kraft Foods Inc. Neither SnackCo nor GroceryCo will pay any interest on the proceeds from the sale of such shares.

Section 3.5 Sole Discretion of the Kraft Foods Board . The Kraft Foods Board shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, determine the Record Date, the Distribution Date and all terms of the Distribution, including the form, structure and terms of any transactions and/or offerings to effect the Distribution and the timing of and conditions to the consummation thereof. In addition, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth below, the Kraft Foods Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, may at any time and from time to time until the Distribution decide to abandon the Distribution or modify or change the terms of the Distribution, including by accelerating or delaying the timing of the consummation of all or part of the Distribution.

ARTICLE IV

FURTHER ASSURANCES; ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

Section 4.1 Further Assurances .

(a) In addition to the actions specifically provided for elsewhere in this Agreement, each of the parties shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, subject to Section 3.5, use its reasonable best efforts, prior to, on and after the Distribution Date, to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things, reasonably necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Law, regulations and agreements to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

(b) Without limiting Section 4.1(a), prior to, on and after the Distribution Date, each party shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, cooperate with the other party and its Subsidiaries, and without any further consideration, but at the expense of the requesting party, to (i) execute and deliver, or use its reasonable best efforts to cause to be executed and delivered, all instruments, including any instruments of conveyance, assignment and transfer as such party may be reasonably requested to execute and deliver to the other party, (ii) make, or cause to be made, all filings with, and obtain, or cause to be obtained, all Consents, approvals or authorizations of, any Governmental Authority or any other Person under any permit, license, agreement, indenture or other instrument, (iii) seek,

 

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obtain, or cause to be obtained, any Governmental Approvals or other Consents required to effect the Separation or the Distribution and (iv) take all such other actions as such party may reasonably be requested to take by any other party from time to time, consistent with the terms of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, in order to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, the transfers of the GroceryCo Assets and the SnackCo Assets, the assignment and assumption of the GroceryCo Liabilities and the SnackCo Liabilities and the other transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Without limiting Section 4.1(a), each party shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, at the reasonable request, cost and expense of any other party, take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to vest in such other party good and marketable title, if and to the extent it is practicable to do so.

Section 4.2 Shared Liabilities .

(a) After the Distribution, GroceryCo and SnackCo shall form the Allocation Committee to determine in good faith whether GroceryCo or SnackCo shall be the Managing Party of any Shared Liability. With respect to any Shared Liability, the Indemnifying Party or the Indemnified Party, as applicable, may, within 15 days after receipt of the notice given by the Indemnified Party pursuant to Section 5.5(a), make a written request to the Allocation Committee for a determination as to the Managing Party (a “ Determination Request ”). If the Allocation Committee reaches a determination (which shall be made within 15 days after a Determination Request on a matter submitted to the Allocation Committee by either of GroceryCo or SnackCo), then that determination shall be binding on the members of the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group and their respective successors and assigns. In the event that the Allocation Committee cannot reach a determination within 15 days after the making of such Determination Request, then the Allocation Committee shall request the CPR Institute, New York City, to appoint an expert determiner to select the Managing Party. GroceryCo and SnackCo shall be jointly and severally responsible for the fees and expenses of the CPR Institute and the fees and expenses of the expert determiner. The Allocation Committee shall request CPR Institute (or if CPR Institute is not able to act in such a manner, a similar independent Third Party selected by GroceryCo and SnackCo) to appoint the expert determiner within four Business Days after receiving the request. Within two Business Days after the appointment, and with the cooperation of GroceryCo and SnackCo, the expert determiner shall meet separately (via telephone), for no more than 90 minutes, with representatives of GroceryCo and with representatives of SnackCo, to obtain their respective positions on the selection of the Managing Party. The expert determiner shall issue the decision on the selection of the Managing Party to the Allocation Committee within one Business Day after completion of the second meeting. The decision shall not be accompanied with reasons.

(b) Either GroceryCo or SnackCo shall be the “ Managing Party ” of each Shared Liability. In determining which party shall be the Managing Party, the Allocation Committee shall consider as the primary factor in such a determination which party is subject to the greater financial, operational and reputational risk or exposure in connection with such Shared Liability, including the relative Applicable Proportions with respect to such Shared Liability. The Allocation Committee shall also

 

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consider such other factors as the Allocation Committee deems appropriate, including, if applicable, which party has control over the potentially relevant documentation and possible witnesses with respect to such Shared Liability and which party has more relevant expertise in managing similar liabilities.

(c) The Managing Party shall be responsible for managing, and shall have the authority to manage, the defense and resolution (including, subject to Section 5.5(b)(iv), settlement) of a Shared Liability. The Non-Managing Party shall not be entitled to raise as a defense to its obligations to pay any amount in respect of any Shared Liability that the Non-Managing Party was not consulted in the response to or defense thereof (except to the extent such consultation was required under this Agreement), that such party’s views or opinions as to the conduct of such response to or defense or the reasonableness of any settlement were not accepted or adopted, that such party does not approve of the quality or manner of the response to or defense thereof or that such Shared Liability was incurred by reason of a settlement rather than by a judgment or other determination of liability.

(d) Any amount owed in respect of any Shared Liability shall be remitted within 30 days after the party entitled to such amount provides an invoice (including reasonable supporting information with respect thereto) to the party owing such amount.

(e) With respect to any Environmental Liability that is a Shared Liability under clause (b) of the definition of “Shared Liability”:

(i) Unless the parties jointly agree that one is not necessary, the Managing Party shall retain a qualified independent environmental consultant (a “ Consultant ”), which Consultant shall be subject to the Non-Managing Party’s approval (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld). The Managing Party’s contract with the Consultant shall expressly state that the Non-Managing Party may rely upon the Consultant’s work. The Managing Party shall undertake such defense, prosecution, investigation, containment and/or remediation in a commercially reasonable fashion in accordance with Environmental Laws for facilities of the type being remediated such that any Remedial Action complies with only the minimum requirements of Environmental Laws and shall not cause, through its own inaction, any undue delay in obtaining written notice from the appropriate Regulatory Authority that no further investigation or remediation is necessary with respect to the matter that is the subject of the indemnification claim, or, if no Regulatory Authority is involved in such matter, either a good faith determination from the Consultant that no further investigation or remediation is required to bring the property that is the subject of the Remedial Action into conformance with the minimum requirements of Environmental Laws for facilities of the type being remediated or other resolution of the investigation or remediation reasonably acceptable to the Non-Managing Party. The Managing Party shall promptly provide copies to the Non-Managing Party of all notices, correspondence, draft reports, submissions, work plans and final reports and shall give the Non-Managing Party a reasonable opportunity (at the Non-Managing Party’s own expense) to comment on any submissions the Managing Party intends to deliver or submit to the appropriate Regulatory Authority prior to such

 

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submission; provided , however , that the Managing Party shall not make such submission to the appropriate Regulatory Authority without a prior approval of the Non-Managing Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or unduly delayed). The Non-Managing Party may, at its own expense, hire its own consultants, attorneys or other professionals to monitor the defense, prosecution, investigation, containment and/or remediation, including any field work undertaken by the Managing Party, and the Managing Party shall provide the Non-Managing Party with copies of the results of all such field work. The type of Remedial Action undertaken by the Managing Party and the results thereof shall be subject to the approval of the Non-Managing Party, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the above, the Non-Managing Party shall not take any actions that shall unreasonably interfere with the Managing Party’s performance of the defense, prosecution, investigation, containment and/or remediation, nor shall the implementation of the Remedial Action hereunder unreasonably interfere with the Non-Managing Party’s operation of its business, unless otherwise required by a Governmental Authority.

(ii) The Non-Managing Party shall grant the Managing Party and its Consultants, or any other qualified consultant or subcontractor engaged by the Managing Party to perform the Remedial Action, and their officers, agents, employees, and authorized representatives (collectively, the “ Representatives ”) access as reasonably necessary for the completion of the Remedial Action, subject to the following conditions: (A) the Non-Managing Party shall receive at least five working days’ advance notice of the Consultant’s or Representative’s intention to initially enter the properties to conduct the remedial work; however, such time period may be shortened by agreement between the parties; (B) the access to the properties granted by the Non-Managing Party hereunder shall be limited to access reasonably necessary for the execution and supervision of the Remedial Action, and the Managing Party shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to complete the Remedial Action in accordance with the schedule referenced in the scope of work for the relevant property; (C) the Managing Party shall require the Consultants and their Representatives to procure and maintain insurance consistent with industry practices; and (D) following the execution of the Remedial Action, and in no case later than 30 days after on-site activities have been completed, the Managing Party shall undertake commercially reasonable measures (determined from the perspective of an objective commercially reasonable Person who was both paying the cost of restoration and operating the business on the property that was the subject of the Remedial Action) to return the properties to their approximate condition prior to the taking of the Remedial Action (absent the contamination that was the subject of the Remedial Action), and arrange for the prompt removal of all equipment and materials brought to the relevant property by Consultants or any of their Representatives during the course of the Remedial Action.

Section 4.3 Certain Shared Contracts . The parties shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to, use their respective reasonable best efforts to work together (and, if necessary and desirable, to work with the Third Party to such Shared Contract) in an effort to divide, partially assign, modify and/or replicate (in whole or in part) the respective rights and obligations under and in respect of any Shared Contract, such that (a) a member of the GroceryCo Group is the beneficiary of the rights and is responsible for the

 

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obligations related to that portion of such Shared Contract relating to the GroceryCo Business (the “ GroceryCo Portion ”), which rights shall be a GroceryCo Asset and which obligations shall be a GroceryCo Liability and (b) a member of the SnackCo Group is the beneficiary of the rights and is responsible for the obligations related to such Shared Contract relating to the SnackCo Business (the “ SnackCo Portion ”), which rights shall be a SnackCo Asset and which obligations shall be a SnackCo Liability. If the parties, or their respective Subsidiaries, as applicable, are not able to enter into an arrangement to formally divide, partially assign, modify and/or replicate such Shared Contract as contemplated by the previous sentence, then the parties shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to, cooperate in any lawful arrangement to provide that a member of the GroceryCo Group shall receive the interest in the benefits and obligations of the GroceryCo Portion under such Shared Contract and a member of the SnackCo Group shall receive the interest in the benefits and obligations of the SnackCo Portion under such Shared Contract; provided , however , that no party shall be required to expend any money or take any action in furtherance of this Section 4.3 that would require the expenditure of money (other than any payment obligations under the applicable Shared Contract).

Section 4.4 Misdirected Customer Payments and Deductions .

(a) Subject to Section 4.4(e), on each Business Day during the three-month period following the Distribution: (i) GroceryCo shall notify SnackCo of (A) the amount of customer payments that relate to accounts receivable of any member of the SnackCo Group (“ SnackCo Receivables ”) received by any member of the GroceryCo Group on the previous Business Day (such payments, “ Misdirected SnackCo Payments ”) and (B) the amount of any customer deductions that relate to SnackCo Receivables made on the previous Business Day against payments owed to any member of the GroceryCo Group (such deductions, “ Misdirected SnackCo Deductions ”) and (ii) SnackCo shall notify GroceryCo of (A) the amount of customer payments that relate to accounts receivable of any member of the GroceryCo Group (“ GroceryCo Receivables ”) received by any member of the SnackCo Group on the previous Business Day (such payments, “ Misdirected GroceryCo Payments ”) and (B) the amount of any customer deductions that relate to GroceryCo Receivables made on the previous Business Day against payments owed to any member of the SnackCo Group (such deductions, “ Misdirected GroceryCo Deductions ”). Each such notice shall include the name of each applicable customer and the amount of each applicable payment and deduction.

(b) On the last day of each calendar month during such three-month period: (i) if the amount of Misdirected GroceryCo Payments during such month plus the amount of Misdirected SnackCo Deductions during such month exceeds the amount of Misdirected SnackCo Payments during such month plus the amount of Misdirected GroceryCo Deductions during such month, then SnackCo shall pay GroceryCo the amount of such difference and (ii) if the amount of Misdirected SnackCo Payments during such month plus the amount Misdirected GroceryCo Deductions during such month exceeds the

 

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amount of Misdirected GroceryCo Payments during such month plus the amount of Misdirected SnackCo Deductions during such month, then GroceryCo shall pay SnackCo the amount of such difference.

(c) In the event that after the three-month period following the Distribution, any member of the GroceryCo Group receives a Misdirected SnackCo Payment or any member of SnackCo Group receives a Misdirected GroceryCo Payment, the receiving party shall return such payment to the applicable payor.

(d) Subject to Section 4.4(e), during the three-month period following the Distribution, GroceryCo will promptly upon receipt thereof forward to SnackCo any invoice received by any member of the GroceryCo Group and addressed to any member of the SnackCo Group, and SnackCo will promptly upon receipt thereof forward to GroceryCo any invoice received by any member of the SnackCo Group and addressed to any member of the GroceryCo Group (any invoice described in this sentence, a “ Misdirected Invoice ”). After such three-month period, each of SnackCo and GroceryCo will return any Misdirected Invoices received by a member of their respective Groups to the applicable vendor for correction.

(e) This Section 4.4 shall not apply in respect of the parties to the Canadian Transfer Agreement or to any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships), the provisions of which agreement shall govern all matters relating to misdirected payments and misdirected invoices as between such Persons.

Section 4.5 Non-Solicitation .

(a) For a period of two years following the Distribution, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the Executive Vice Presidents of Human Resources of GroceryCo and SnackCo, GroceryCo shall not, and shall cause the other members of the GroceryCo Group not to, directly or indirectly solicit, recruit or hire any Covered SnackCo Group Employee; provided , that the foregoing shall not prohibit (i) a general solicitation to the public of general advertising or similar methods of solicitation by search firms not specifically directed at Covered SnackCo Group Employees (so long as no member of the GroceryCo Group hires any such Covered SnackCo Group Employee in violation of this Section 4.5(a)) or (ii) GroceryCo or any of other member of the GroceryCo Group from soliciting, recruiting or hiring any Covered SnackCo Group Employee who has ceased to be employed or retained by any member of the SnackCo Group for at least six months.

(b) For a period of two years following the Distribution, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the Executive Vice Presidents of Human Resources of SnackCo and GroceryCo, SnackCo shall not, and shall cause the other members of the SnackCo Group not to, directly or indirectly solicit, recruit or hire any Covered GroceryCo Group Employee; provided , that the foregoing shall not prohibit (i) a general solicitation to the public of general advertising or similar methods of solicitation by search firms not specifically directed at Covered GroceryCo Group Employees (so long as no member of the SnackCo Group hires any such Covered GroceryCo Group Employee in violation of this Section 4.5(b)) or (ii) SnackCo or any of other member of the SnackCo Group from soliciting, recruiting or hiring any Covered GroceryCo Group Employee who has ceased to be employed or retained by any member of the GroceryCo Group for at least six months.

 

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Section 4.6 Rights of First Offer .

(a) Except as provided in Section 4.6(f) and except if prohibited by any contractual arrangements in place as of the Distribution and, in the case of any Covered Trademark License, subject to the terms of the IP Agreement (Trademark) at any time or from time to time after the Distribution and prior to the fifth anniversary of the Distribution, prior to any member of either Group (a “ Selling Party ”) engaging in detailed discussions with, or providing detailed business and financial information about any Covered Business to, any Person that is not a controlled Affiliate of the Selling Party for a potential Sale Transaction with respect to any Covered Business, such Selling Party shall deliver to the applicable ROFO Offeror a written notice (the “ ROFO Notice ”) stating such Selling Party’s intention to pursue such proposed Sale Transaction and describing the applicable Covered Business in reasonable detail.

(b) The ROFO Offeror shall have 30 days after receipt from the Selling Party of a packet of business and financial information reasonably sufficient to make an initial indication of interest with respect to the Covered Business, which will include any such information the Selling Party proposes to provide to any Third Party (such period, the “ Evaluation Period ”), to decide whether to make a non-binding written offer (such written offer, an “ Offer Letter ”) to purchase the Covered Business from the Selling Party. The Offer Letter shall set forth (i) the price at which the ROFO Offeror proposes to acquire the Covered Business in the proposed Sale Transaction, (ii) the material closing conditions of the proposed Sale Transaction and (iii) a summary of the other key terms and conditions of the proposed Sale Transaction.

(c) In the event that the ROFO Offeror fails to provide an Offer Letter that complies with the requirements of Section 4.6(b) prior to the expiration of the Evaluation Period, the Selling Party shall, during the 365-day period following the end of the Evaluation Period, be free to enter into a definitive agreement with a Third Party for a Sale Transaction with respect to the Covered Business. In the event that the Selling Party shall not have entered into any such definitive agreement within such 365-day period (or any such definitive agreement is terminated prior to the consummation of the Sale Transaction), such Selling Party shall not pursue a Sale Transaction with respect to any Covered Business without first reoffering such Covered Business in the manner set forth in this Section 4.6.

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of a Negotiation Notice (the “ Exclusive Negotiation Period ”), the Selling Party and the ROFO Offeror shall negotiate in good faith and on an exclusive basis the terms of the proposed Sale Transaction. During the Exclusive Negotiation Period, the Selling Party shall provide the ROFO Offeror with all such business and financial information with respect to the Covered Business and all such reasonable access during ordinary business hours to management of the Covered Business, in each case, as is reasonably requested by the ROFO Offeror and subject to the ROFO Offeror’s execution of a customary confidentiality agreement. In the event that the Selling Party provides an Inadequacy Notice or the Selling Party and the ROFO Offeror are unable to agree on mutually acceptable terms with respect to the proposed Sale Transaction during the Exclusive Negotiation Period, the Selling Party shall, during the 365-day period following the delivery of the Inadequacy Notice or the end of the Exclusive Negotiation Period (or the date of termination of a definitive agreement between the Selling Party and the ROFO Offeror with respect to a Sale Transaction), as applicable, be free to enter into a definitive agreement with a Third Party for a Sale Transaction with respect to the Covered Business on terms and conditions that are in the aggregate more favorable to the Selling Party in the good faith judgment of the Selling Party than the terms and conditions offered by the ROFO Offeror in the Offer Letter or the Exclusive Negotiation Period. In the event that the Selling Party shall not have entered into any such definitive agreement within such 365-day period (or any such definitive agreement is terminated prior to the consummation of the Sale Transaction), such Selling Party shall not pursue a Sale Transaction with respect to any Covered Business without first reoffering such Covered Business in the manner set forth in this Section 4.6.

(e) In the event that the revenue attributable to a Reserved Business or a Covered Trademark License (i) accounted, in each case, for less than 50% of the total revenue of a Covered Business in the 12-month period prior to the date of the ROFO Notice and (ii) the Selling Party can reasonably and in a cost-effective manner separate such Reserved Business or Covered Trademark License from such Covered Business, then the Selling Party shall provide the ROFO Offeror the right to make an offer with respect to only such Reserved Business pursuant to and in accordance with the terms set forth in this Section 4.6 and all references in this Section 4.6 to Covered Business shall refer only to such Reserved Business or Covered Trademark License.

(f) The rights of first offer set forth in this Section 4.6 shall not apply to (i) any Sale Transaction or series of related Sales Transactions to the same Third Party with respect to a Covered Business if the revenue attributable to all Reserved Businesses or Covered Trademark Licenses, as applicable, included in such Covered Business accounted, in the aggregate, for less than 10% of such Covered Business’s total revenue during the 12-month period prior to any applicable date of determination or (ii) the issuance or acquisition of any equity securities of GroceryCo or SnackCo (or any public company successor thereto) if a member of the GroceryCo Group or a member of the SnackCo Group, as applicable, retains 100% ownership in its Reserved Businesses and Covered Trademark Licenses after such acquisition.

(g) The rights of first offer set forth in this Section 4.6 shall not be transferrable; provided , however , that each of GroceryCo and SnackCo may, upon receipt of a ROFO Notice, transfer their rights as a ROFO Offeror to any member of their respective Groups.

 

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Section 4.7 Insurance Matters .

(a) Until the Distribution, each member of either Group shall (i) cause itself and its employees, officers and directors to continue to be covered as insured parties under existing policies of insurance and (ii) permit the members of the other Group and their respective employees, officers and directors to submit claims arising from or relating to facts, circumstances, events or matters that occurred at or prior to the Distribution to the extent permitted under such policies. From and after the Distribution, (x) no member of either Group will have responsibility to obtain coverage for any member of the other Group, (y) each member of either Group shall have the right to remove any member of the other Group and its employees, officers and directors as insured parties under any policy of insurance issued by any insurance carrier effective immediately following the Distribution and (z) neither party will be entitled following the Distribution to make any claims for insurance coverage under the other insurance policies of the members of the other Group to the extent such claims are based upon facts, circumstances, events or matters occurring after the Distribution. No member of either Group shall be deemed to have made any representation or warranty as to the availability of any coverage under any such insurance policy.

(b) After the Distribution, each member of each Group and each of their respective current, former and future directors, officers and employees, and each of the heirs, executors, successors and assigns of any of the foregoing, shall have the right to assert claims arising from or relating to facts, circumstances, events or matters that occurred prior to the Distribution under any applicable insurance policies of the members of either Group to the extent permitted under the insurance policies up to the full available limits of such policies. Where indemnification is not available under Article V, each member of each Group shall be responsible for pursuing and administering its own insurance claims and any other member of either Group shall provide such reasonable cooperation as is appropriate with respect to notice of those claims and otherwise, and, with respect to those claims, in the event any member of either Group elects to pursue insurance coverage through litigation or other action against an insurer, that member will be responsible for its own costs and fees in connection therewith.

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reasonable prior notice and during regular business hours, to examine and make copies of the relevant D&O Policies and shall provide such cooperation as is reasonably requested by the members of the other Group, their directors and their officers.

(d) Effective as of the Distribution, the existing insurance policy covering directors and officers of the members of each Group will be converted to a six-year run-off policy with policy limits of $275 million. Each of the members of either Group shall be responsible for obtaining its own directors and officers policy for acts or omissions occurring on or after the Distribution.

(e) If any Asset transferred pursuant to this Agreement suffers or has suffered any damage, destruction or other casualty loss that arises or has arisen prior to the Distribution and for which no insurance claim has yet been made as of the Distribution, the party who transferred the Asset shall make a claim on any available insurance and pay any such proceeds to the party who received the Asset.

(f) Workers’ compensation claims in certain states may have dates of injury which occur over a period of time (Cumulative Trauma (CT) claims). The parties agree that for all CT claims involving GroceryCo employees where injurious exposure is claimed by the employee to have both predated and postdated the Distribution Date, GroceryCo will be the exclusive responsible party for the administration, litigation and resolution of the claim. The claim will be administered exclusively by GroceryCo or its carrier or third-party administrator. The assigned administrator will be instructed, and it will be documented in the appropriate claims handling instructions, that no litigation or competing claims for reimbursement or apportionment will be sought against any former employers. At the close of the case, however, or at a mutually agreeable date, the parties will agree upon an accounting of the claims costs, including all medical, indemnity and expense benefits paid to or on behalf of the claimant, which shall be allocated between SnackCo and GroceryCo according to the generally followed methodology for workers’ compensation claims in the relevant jurisdiction

(g) Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit any member of either Group from agreeing to modify or compromise insurance rights (including by means of commutation, novation, rescission, reformation, policy buyback or otherwise) with an insurer that has been placed in liquidation, rehabilitation, conservation, supervision or similar proceedings, provided that, where those insurance rights potentially also would have benefited any member of the other Group, whether by virtue of any indemnification obligations, by virtue of any insurance rights under the policy at issue, or otherwise, then GroceryCo and SnackCo must both agree in advance and in writing to any modification or compromise of those insurance rights.

Section 4.8 Co-Owned Copyrights . Any copyrights owned by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Distribution in any manuals or policies that are not primarily related to the GroceryCo Business or SnackCo Business (e.g., 5S Sales Manual) shall be jointly owned, on an equal undivided basis, by GroceryCo IPCo or its Affiliates, on the one hand, and SnackCo IPCo or its Affiliates, on the other hand, and may be used by either party or its Affiliates without a duty of accounting or other obligation to the other party.

 

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ARTICLE V

MUTUAL RELEASES; INDEMNIFICATION

Section 5.1 Release of Pre-Distribution Claims .

(a) Except (i) as provided in Section 5.1(c), (ii) as may be otherwise provided in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement and (iii) for any matter for which any GroceryCo Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Article V, effective as of the Distribution, GroceryCo does hereby, for itself and each other GroceryCo Entity and their respective Affiliates, Predecessors, successors and assigns, and, to the extent GroceryCo legally may, all Persons that at any time prior or subsequent to the Distribution have been shareholders, directors, officers, members, agents or employees of GroceryCo or any other GroceryCo Entity (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), remise, release and forever discharge each SnackCo Entity, its Affiliates, successors and assigns, and all Persons that at any time prior to the Distribution have been shareholders, directors, officers, members, agents or employees of SnackCo or any other SnackCo Entity (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, from any and all Liabilities whatsoever, whether at law or in equity, whether arising under any contract or agreement, by operation of law or otherwise, existing or arising from or relating to any acts or events occurring or failing to occur or alleged to have occurred or to have failed to occur or any conditions existing or alleged to have existed on or before the Distribution Date, whether or not known as of the Distribution Date, including in connection with the transactions and all other activities to implement the Separation or the Distribution.

(b) Except (i) as provided in Section 5.1(c), (ii) as may be otherwise provided in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement and (iii) for any matter for which any SnackCo Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Article V, SnackCo does hereby, for itself and each other SnackCo Entity and its Affiliates, successors and assigns, and, to the extent SnackCo legally may, all Persons that at any time prior to the Distribution have been shareholders, directors, officers, members, agents or employees of SnackCo or any other SnackCo Entity (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), remise, release and forever discharge each GroceryCo Entity, their respective Affiliates, successors and assigns, and all Persons that at any time prior to the Distribution have been shareholders, directors, officers, members, agents or employees of GroceryCo or any other GroceryCo Entity (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, from any and all Liabilities whatsoever, whether at law or in equity, whether arising under any contract or agreement, by operation of law or otherwise, existing or arising from any acts or events occurring or failing to occur or alleged to have occurred or to have failed to occur or any conditions existing or alleged to have existed on or before the Distribution Date, whether or not known as of the Distribution Date, including in connection with the transactions and all other activities to implement the Separation or the Distribution.

 

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(c) Nothing contained in Section 5.1(a) or 5.1(b) shall impair any right of any Person to enforce this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement, including the applicable Schedules hereto and thereto, or any arrangement that is not to terminate as of the Distribution, as specified in Section 2.3(b). Nothing contained in Section 5.1(a) or 5.1(b) shall release any Person from:

(i) any Liability provided in or resulting from any agreement among any SnackCo Entities and any GroceryCo Entities that is not to terminate as of the Distribution, as specified in Section 2.3(b), or any other Liability that is not to terminate as of the Distribution, as specified in Section 2.3(b);

(ii) any Liability, contingent or otherwise, assumed, transferred, assigned or allocated to the Group of which such Person is a member in accordance with, or any other Liability of any member of any Group under, this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement; or

(iii) any Liability the release of which would result in the release of any Person other than a Person released pursuant to this Section 5.1; provided that the parties agree not to bring suit or permit any of their Subsidiaries to bring suit against any Person with respect to any Liability to the extent that such Person would be released with respect to such Liability by this Section 5.1 but for the provisions of this clause (iii).

(d) GroceryCo shall not make, and shall not permit any other GroceryCo Entity to make, any claim or demand, or commence any Action asserting any claim or demand, including any claim for indemnification, against any SnackCo Entity, or any other Person released pursuant to Section 5.1(a), with respect to any Liabilities released pursuant to Section 5.1(a). SnackCo shall not, and shall not permit any other SnackCo Entity to, make any claim or demand, or commence any Action asserting any claim or demand, including any claim for indemnification, against any GroceryCo Entity, or any other Person released pursuant to Section 5.1(b), with respect to any Liabilities released pursuant to Section 5.1(b).

(e) At any time, at the request of any other party, each party shall cause each member of its respective Group to execute and deliver releases in form reasonably satisfactory to the other party reflecting the provisions of this Section 5.1.

Section 5.2 Indemnification by GroceryCo . Subject to Section 5.4, following the Distribution, GroceryCo shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless SnackCo, each SnackCo Entity and each of their respective current, former and future directors, officers and employees, and each of the heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns of any of the foregoing (collectively, the “ SnackCo Indemnified Parties ”), from and against any and all Liabilities of the SnackCo Indemnified Parties (except to the extent they are Liabilities of SnackCo Canada or its direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships), in which case GroceryCo shall cause GroceryCo Canada to fulfill its indemnification obligations in the Canadian Transfer Agreement) relating to, arising out of or resulting from any of the following items (with corresponding credits for recovered or reimbursed payments):

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(b) any breach by any GroceryCo Entity of this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements (other than the Supply Agreement, the Warehouse Agreements, the Tax Sharing Agreement and the Transition Services Agreements, each of which shall be subject to the provisions contained therein).

Section 5.3 Indemnification by SnackCo . Subject to Section 5.4, following the Distribution, SnackCo shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless GroceryCo, each GroceryCo Entity and each of their respective current, former and future directors, officers and employees, and each of the heirs, executors, successors and assigns of any of the foregoing (collectively, the “ GroceryCo Indemnified Parties ”), from and against any and all Liabilities of the GroceryCo Indemnified Parties (except to the extent they are Liabilities of GroceryCo Canada or its direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships), in which case SnackCo shall cause SnackCo Canada to fulfill its indemnification obligations in the Canadian Transfer Agreement) relating to, arising out of or resulting from any of the following items (with corresponding credits for recovered or reimbursed payments):

(a) the SnackCo Liabilities;

(b) any breach by any SnackCo Entity of this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements (other than the Supply Agreement, the Warehouse Agreements, the Tax Sharing Agreement and the Transition Services Agreements, each of which shall be subject to the provisions contained therein); and

(c) any Business Liability Claim Deductible or Workers’ Compensation Liability (including the employer liability portion of a typical workers’ compensation policy) incurred by the GroceryCo Indemnified Parties arising out of any acts or events occurring or failing to occur, or alleged to have occurred or to have failed to occur, or any conditions existing or alleged to have existed on or before the Distribution; provided , however , that the maximum amount for which SnackCo shall be required to pay to the GroceryCo Indemnified Parties pursuant to this Section 5.3(c) with respect to all Products Actions shall be $50 million in the aggregate.

Section 5.4 Notice and Payment of Direct Claims . If any GroceryCo Indemnified Party or any SnackCo Indemnified Party (an “ Indemnified Party ”) determines that it is or may be entitled to indemnification by any party (an “ Indemnifying Party ”) under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (other than in connection with any Action subject to Section 5.5), the Indemnified Party shall promptly deliver to the Indemnifying Party a written notice specifying, to the extent reasonably practicable, the basis for its claim for indemnification and, if then reasonably quantifiable, the amount for which the Indemnified Party reasonably believes it is or may be entitled to be indemnified. Within 30 days after receipt of such notice, the Indemnifying Party shall pay the Indemnified Party that amount in cash or other immediately available funds unless the Indemnifying Party objects to the claim for

 

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indemnification or the amount of the claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not give the Indemnified Party written notice objecting to that indemnity claim and setting forth the grounds for the objection within such 30-day period, the Indemnifying Party shall be deemed to have objected to such indemnity claim. If there is a timely objection by the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall pay to the Indemnified Party in cash the amount, if any, that is Finally Determined to be required to be paid by the Indemnifying Party in respect of that indemnity claim within 15 days after that indemnity claim has been so Finally Determined.

Section 5.5 Third-Party Claims .

(a) Promptly after the earlier of receipt of (i) notice that any Person (other than a Taxing Authority (as defined in the Tax Sharing Agreement)) that is not a GroceryCo Entity or a SnackCo Entity (a “ Third Party ”) has commenced an Action against or otherwise involving any Indemnified Party or (ii) information from a Third Party alleging the existence of a claim against an Indemnified Party, in either case, with respect to which indemnification may be sought (in whole or in part) under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (a “ Third-Party Claim ”), the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party written notice of the Third-Party Claim. The failure of the Indemnified Party to give notice as provided in this Section 5.5 shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party is materially prejudiced by the failure to give notice.

(b) With respect to any Third-Party Claim that is a Shared Liability:

(i) Upon the making of a Determination Request with respect to any Third-Party Claims, the applicable Indemnified Party shall assume the defense of such Third-Party Claim until a determination as to whether such Third-Party Claim is a Shared Liability. In the event of such assumption of defense, such Indemnified Party shall be entitled to reimbursement of all the costs and expenses of such defense once a final determination or acknowledgement is made that such Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification with respect to such Third-Party Claim; provided , that if such Third-Party Claim is determined to be a Shared Liability, such costs and expenses shall be shared as provided in Section 5.5(b)(ii). If it is determined or agreed that the Third-Party Claim is a Shared Liability, the Managing Party shall assume the defense of such Third-Party Claim as soon as reasonably practicable following such determination.

(ii) A party’s costs and expenses of assuming the defense of (subject to Section 5.5(b)(i)), and/or seeking to settle or compromise (subject to Section 5.5(b)(iv)), any Third-Party Claim that is a Shared Liability shall be included in the calculation of the amount of the applicable Shared Liability in determining the obligations of the parties with respect thereto.

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adverse impact (financial or non-financial) on the Non-Managing Party, including a significant adverse impact on the rights, obligations, operations, standing or reputation of the Non-Managing Party (or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates), and the Managing Party shall not take such action without the prior written consent of the Non-Managing Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.

(iv) The Managing Party shall promptly give notice to the Non-Managing Party regarding the substance of any settlement related discussions with respect to any Third-Party Claim that is a Shared Liability if (A) the Non-Managing Party is required to share in any significant aspect of the costs and expenses, proceeds or obligations resulting from such settlement or (B) the settlement can reasonably be expected to have a significant impact (financial or nonfinancial) on the Non-Managing Party. In such instances, the Managing Party shall not settle such Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Non-Managing Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.

(v) The Non-Managing Party shall cooperate, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, in a reasonable manner in the defense of any Third-Party Claim that is a Shared Liability.

(c) With respect to any Third-Party Claim that is or may be a Shared Insurance Liability, GroceryCo and SnackCo: (i) shall maintain open communications on the status of such claim; (ii) shall permit one another reasonable access to non-privileged information on such claim; and (iii) agree, upon exhaustion of the shared pool of insurance funds, to re-balance, at least annually, the insurance recovery for such Shared Insurance Liabilities to make each Group’s share of the insurance proceeds proportional to such Group’s share of the total amount paid in settlements and/or judgments by insurance and the parties with respect to such Shared Insurance Liabilities.

(d) With respect to any Third-Party Claim that is not a Shared Liability:

(i) Within 30 days after receipt of the notice given by the Indemnified Party pursuant to Section 5.5(a), the Indemnifying Party may either (A) assume and control the defense (including claims administration) of such Third-Party Claim at its sole cost and expense by giving written notice to that effect to the Indemnified Party or (B) object to the claim for indemnification set forth in such notice; provided , that if the Indemnifying Party does not within that 30-day period give the Indemnified Party written notice objecting to such indemnification claim and setting forth the grounds for the objection, the Indemnifying Party shall be deemed to have acknowledged its liability for such indemnification claim. Until such time as the Indemnifying Party has assumed the defense of such Third-Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to control the defense of such Third-Party Claim. GroceryCo shall provide a copy of any notice under this Section 5.5(d)(i) with respect to any workers’ compensation claim or any claim with respect to a Business Liability Claim Deductible to the risk manager or designee of same at SnackCo.

 

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(ii) If the Indemnifying Party has assumed the defense of a Third-Party Claim in accordance with Section 5.5(d)(i), the defense of the Indemnified Party shall be controlled by the Indemnifying Party and counsel retained by the Indemnifying Party, which counsel shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, and the Indemnifying Party may settle or compromise the Third-Party Claim without the prior consent of the Indemnified Party so long as any settlement or compromise of the Third-Party Claim includes an unconditional release of the Indemnified Party from all claims that are the subject of that Third-Party Claim; provided , that the Indemnifying Party may not agree to any such settlement or compromise pursuant to which any liability shall be admitted or any remedy or relief, other than monetary damages for which the Indemnifying Party shall be responsible under this Agreement, shall be applied to or against the Indemnified Party, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.5, (A) in the event that a Business Liability Claim Deductible with respect to any Third-Party Claim has been paid, or there is a reasonable likelihood of exposure above the Business Liability Claim Deductible, then the party with exposure above the Business Liability Claim Deductible shall have the right to assume control of the defense and settlement of such Third-Party Claim and (B) with respect to any Products Action, the party reasonably likely to have the greater exposure shall have the right to control the defense and settlement of such Products Action from the commencement of such Products Action.

(iii) Where liability for an indemnification claim has been accepted under Section 5.5(d), (A) the Indemnified Party shall cooperate, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, in a reasonable manner in the defense of any Third-Party Claim for which the Indemnifying Party has acknowledged liability, (B) the Indemnifying Party shall, upon request from the Indemnifying Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount of any expense, loss or other amount subject to indemnification resulting from the Third-Party Claim for which the Indemnifying Party has acknowledged liability and (C) the Indemnified Party may exercise any and all of its rights under applicable Law to collect that amount.

(iv) If there is a timely objection by the Indemnifying Party pursuant to Section 5.5(d)(i), the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to exercise any remedies available under Article VII for a determination as to whether the Indemnified Party may be entitled to indemnification. If it has been Finally Determined that the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification, the Indemnifying Party shall, upon request from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount of any expense, loss or other amount subject to indemnification resulting from the Third-Party Claim for which the Indemnifying Party’s responsibility has been so Finally Determined. If the Indemnified Party does not seek a determination pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence, then the Indemnifying Party shall pay to the Indemnified Party in cash the amount, if any, for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to be indemnified under this Agreement within 30 days after such Third-Party Claim has been Finally Determined.

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sought. The Indemnified Party shall also use reasonable efforts to ensure that Insurance Proceeds received with respect to claims, costs and expenses under insurance policies in force shall be paid to reduce the net exposure of the Indemnified Party.

Section 5.6 Indemnification Obligations Net of Insurance Proceeds and Other Amounts .

(a) Each of GroceryCo (on behalf of itself and each other member of the GroceryCo Group) and SnackCo (on behalf of itself and each other member of the SnackCo Group) intends that any Liability subject to indemnification or reimbursement pursuant to this Agreement will be net of Insurance Proceeds and other amounts received that actually reduce the amount of the Liability for which indemnification is sought. Accordingly, the amount which any Indemnifying Party is required to pay to any Indemnified Party will be reduced by any Insurance Proceeds and other amounts theretofore actually recovered by or on behalf of the Indemnified Party in reduction of the related Liability. If an Indemnified Party receives a payment (an “ Indemnity Payment ”) required by this Agreement from an Indemnifying Party in respect of any Liability and subsequently receives Insurance Proceeds or other amounts therefor, then the Indemnified Party will promptly pay to the Indemnifying Party an amount equal to the excess of the Indemnity Payment received over the amount of the Indemnity Payment that would have been due if the Insurance Proceeds or other amounts had been received, realized or recovered.

(b) In the case of any Shared Liability, any Insurance Proceeds actually received, realized or recovered by any party in respect of the Shared Liability will be shared between the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group in accordance with their respective Applicable Proportions, regardless of which Group may actually receive, realize or recover such Insurance Proceeds.

(c) An insurer that would otherwise be obligated to defend or make payment in response to any claim shall not be relieved of the responsibility with respect thereto or, solely by virtue of the indemnification provisions of this Agreement, have any subrogation rights with respect thereto, it being expressly understood and agreed that no insurer or any other Third Party shall be entitled to a “windfall” (i.e., a benefit it would not be entitled to receive in the absence of the indemnification provisions of this Agreement) by virtue of the indemnification provisions of this Agreement. It is understood that the retention of the insurance policies by an Indemnifying Party or an Indemnified Party is in no way intended to limit, inhibit or preclude any right to insurance coverage for any Liability or any other rights under any insurance policy by SnackCo, GroceryCo or any other Kraft Foods Inc. affiliated entity under any insurance policy for insurance coverage, defense, reimbursement, subrogation or otherwise.

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indemnified amount or shall otherwise reasonably cooperate at the Indemnifying Party’s request and expense, with any attempt, by subrogation or otherwise, by the Indemnifying Party to recoup indemnified amounts from insurers or other Third Parties.

Section 5.7 Remedies Cumulative . The remedies provided in this Article V shall be cumulative and shall not preclude any Indemnified Party from asserting any other rights or the Indemnified Party from seeking any and all other remedies against any Indemnifying Party, except that the remedies provided in this Article V shall be the exclusive remedy for claims for contribution or other rights of recovery arising out of or relating to any Environmental Law, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“ CERCLA ”), whether now or hereinafter in effect.

Section 5.8 Survival of Indemnities . The rights and obligations of each of GroceryCo or SnackCo and their respective Indemnified Parties under this Article V shall survive any party’s sale or other transfer of any Assets or businesses or assignment of any Liabilities.

ARTICLE VI

EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION; LITIGATION MANAGEMENT;

CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 6.1 Agreement for Exchange of Information . Prior to or as promptly as practicable after the Distribution and from time to time as reasonably requested by either party, the party receiving the request shall deliver to the requesting party: (a) any corporate books and records of any member of the requesting party’s Group in the possession of the party receiving the request or any member of its Group and (b) originals or copies of any corporate books and records of the Group of the party receiving the request that primarily relate to the requesting party’s business, its former businesses, its Assets or its Liabilities. From and after the Distribution, all such books, records and copies (where copies are delivered in lieu of originals), whether or not delivered, shall be the property of the members of the requesting party’s Group; provided , however , that all such Information contained in such books, records or copies relating to the other party’s Group shall be subject to the applicable confidentiality provisions and restricted use provisions, if any, contained in this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements and any confidentiality restrictions imposed by applicable Law. Each party will retain copies of any original books and records delivered to the other party pursuant to this Section 6.1; provided , however , that all such Information contained in such books, records or copies (whether or not delivered to the requesting party) relating to the requesting party’s Group shall be subject to the applicable confidentiality provisions and restricted use provisions, if any, contained in this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements and any confidentiality restrictions imposed by applicable Law.

Section 6.2 Access to Information .

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Group against any member of the other Group (which shall be governed by such discovery rules as may be applicable thereto), from and after the Distribution and upon reasonable notice, a member of either Group may request, on behalf of itself or its representatives, at the expense of the requesting party, reasonable access and duplicating rights during normal business hours to all Information developed or obtained prior to the Distribution within the possession of any member of the other Group and to the personnel of any member of the other Group, in each case, to the extent such access relates to the requesting party or its businesses, its former businesses, its Assets or Liabilities, this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement. In each case, the requesting party shall cooperate with the other party to minimize the risk of unreasonable interference with the other party’s business. The party receiving the request shall have the right to deny access to the Information if such party determines in its good faith that the exchange of such Information is reasonably likely to violate any Law or binding agreement, or waive or jeopardize any attorney-client privilege or attorney work product protection; provided , however , that the parties shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to, take all reasonable measures to permit the sharing of such Information in a manner that avoids any such harm or consequence. In the event access is granted to any Information in this Agreement or in the Ancillary Agreements to which access is restricted by Law or otherwise, the parties shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to, take such actions as are reasonably necessary, proper or advisable to have such restrictions removed or to seek an exemption therefrom or to otherwise provide the requesting party with the benefit of the Information to the same extent such actions would have been taken on behalf of the requesting party had such a restriction not existed and the Distribution not occurred.

(b) Each of GroceryCo and SnackCo agrees that it will only process personal data (as defined by EU Directive 95/46/EC of 24 October 1995) provided to it by the members of the other Group in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection law obligations and will implement and maintain at all times appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect such personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing and accidental loss, destruction, damage, alteration and disclosure. In addition, each party agrees to provide reasonable assistance to the other party in respect of any obligations under privacy and data protection legislation affecting the disclosure of such personal data to the other party and will not knowingly process such personal data in such a way to cause the other party to violate any of its obligations under any applicable privacy and data protection legislation

Section 6.3 Litigation Management and Support; Production of Witnesses .

(a) From and after the Distribution, GroceryCo (or an applicable member of the GroceryCo Group) shall be responsible for managing, and shall have the authority to manage, the defense or prosecution, as applicable, and resolution (including settlement) of any GroceryCo Action, and SnackCo (or an applicable member of the SnackCo Group) shall be responsible for managing, and shall have the authority to manage, the defense or prosecution, as applicable, and resolution (including settlement) of any SnackCo Action.

 

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(b) Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 6.2 to the contrary, after the Distribution, each member of the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group shall use reasonable best efforts to assist the other with respect to any Third-Party Claim or potential Third-Party Claim. In addition, any member of either Group shall have the right to request in writing that a member of the other Group make available for consultation or witness purposes, its directors, officers, employees, consultants or agents who have expertise or knowledge with respect to the other party’s business or products or matters in litigation or alternative dispute resolution to the extent that the requesting party believes any such persons may reasonably be useful or required in connection with any legal, administrative or other proceedings in which the requesting party may from time to time be involved. Upon such request, the affected members of the applicable Group shall select a person or persons to provide the requested assistance after conferring in good faith to determine which person or persons should provide such assistance. Upon such determination, the requested party agrees to make the designated person or persons available to the requesting party upon reasonable notice to the same extent such requested party would have made such person available if the Distribution had not occurred. The requesting party agrees to cooperate with the requested party in giving consideration to such persons’ business demands.

Section 6.4 Reimbursement . Except to the extent otherwise contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, the party requesting Information, consulting or witness services under this Article VI shall reimburse the recipient for the reasonable and documented costs and expenses, if any, incurred in providing such Information, consulting or witness services to the requesting party.

Section 6.5 Retention of Records . Except as otherwise required by Law or agreed in writing, or as otherwise provided in any Ancillary Agreement, each member of the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group shall use its reasonable best efforts to retain, for the retention periods set forth in its record retention policy as in effect on the Distribution Date or as amended after the Distribution Date in accordance with the following sentence or such longer period as required by Law, this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements, all Information in such party’s possession substantially relating to the other party or its businesses, its former businesses, its Assets or Liabilities, this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements (the “ Retained Information ”). Each member of the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group may amend its record retention policy after the Distribution Date so long as (a) the amended policy complies with applicable Law, (b) the amended policy treats the Retained Information in the same manner as such member’s other Information and (c) the amended policy does not allow for the destruction of any Retained Information prior to the earliest date after the Distribution on which such member would have been able to destroy such Retained Information under the policy in effect as of the Distribution. If any member of either Group amends its record retention policy in compliance with the preceding sentence in a manner that reduces the retention period for any Retained Information, it shall provide GroceryCo, in the case of any such amendment by a member of the SnackCo Group, or SnackCo, in the case of any such amendment by any member of the GroceryCo Group, written notice detailing the changes to the record retention policy, and the party receiving such notice and the members of its Group shall have the opportunity to obtain any Retained Information that would be eligible for destruction under the revised policy at least 90 days prior to the destruction of such Retained Information.

 

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Section 6.6 Privileged Information . In furtherance of the rights and obligations of the parties set forth in this Article VI:

(a) Each of GroceryCo (on behalf of itself and the other members of the GroceryCo Group) and SnackCo (on behalf of itself and the other members of the SnackCo Group) acknowledges that: (i) each member of the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group has or may obtain Information that is or may be protected from disclosure pursuant to the attorney-client privilege, the work product doctrine, the common interest and joint defense doctrines or other applicable privileges (“ Privileged Information ”); (ii) actual, threatened or future litigation, investigations, proceedings (including arbitration proceedings), claims or other legal matters have been or may be asserted by or against, or otherwise affect, some or all members of the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group (“ Litigation Matters ”); (iii) members of the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group have or may in the future have a common legal interest in Litigation Matters, in the Privileged Information and in the preservation of the protected status of the Privileged Information; and (iv) each of GroceryCo and SnackCo (on behalf of itself and the other members of its Group) intends that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and any transfer of Privileged Information in connection herewith or therewith shall not operate as a waiver of any applicable privilege or protection afforded Privileged Information.

(b) Each of GroceryCo and SnackCo agrees, on behalf of itself and each member of the Group of which it is a member, not to disclose or otherwise waive any privilege or protection attaching to any Privileged Information relating to a member of the other Group or relating to or arising in connection with the relationship between the Groups prior to the Distribution, without providing prompt written notice to and obtaining the prior written consent of the other.

(c) Upon any member of the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group receiving any subpoena or other compulsory disclosure notice from a court, other Governmental Authority or otherwise that requests disclosure of Privileged Information belonging to a member of the other Group, the recipient of the notice shall promptly provide to SnackCo, in the case of receipt by a member of the GroceryCo Group, or to GroceryCo, in the case of receipt by a member of the SnackCo Group, a copy of such notice, the intended response and all materials or information relating to the other Group that might be disclosed. In the event of a disagreement as to the intended response or disclosure, unless and until the disagreement is resolved as provided in Article VII, the members of the GroceryCo Group and members of the SnackCo Group shall cooperate to assert all defenses to disclosure claimed, at the cost and expense of the members of the Group claiming such defenses to disclosure, and shall not disclose any disputed documents or information until all legal defenses and claims of privilege have been Finally Determined.

 

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Section 6.7 Confidentiality .

(a) From and after the Distribution, each of the parties shall hold, and shall cause the other members of its Group to hold, in strict confidence, with at least the same degree of care that it applies to its own business sensitive and proprietary information, all Information concerning or belonging to the members of the other Group obtained by it prior to the Distribution or furnished to it by any member of the other Group pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, including any such Information of which such Person or any of its employees obtains knowledge or otherwise becomes aware in the course of performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements. Upon request of the other party, each party shall cause each of its employees that are providing services to the requesting party pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement to enter into a written agreement to comply with the provisions of this Section 6.7(a). Each of the parties shall not, and shall cause the other members of its Group not to, disclose any such Information to any other Person, except (i) to the extent that disclosure is compelled by subpoena or other compulsory disclosure notice from a court, other Governmental Authority or, in the opinion of SnackCo’s or GroceryCo’s counsel (as the case may be), by other requirements of Law, but only after compliance with Section 6.7(b), (ii) to the extent such party can show that such Information was (A) in the public domain through no fault of such party or any member of such Group or any of its respective directors, officers, employees, agents, accountants, counsel and other advisors and representatives, (B) later lawfully acquired from other sources by such party (or any member of such party’s Group), which sources are not themselves bound by a confidentiality obligation or (C) independently generated without reference to any proprietary or confidential Information of the disclosing party or the other members of its Group or (iii) to its directors, officers, employees, agents, accountants, counsel and other advisors and representatives who need to know such Information (who shall be advised of their obligations hereunder with respect to such Information).

(b) Upon any member of the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group receiving any subpoena or other compulsory disclosure notice from a court, other Governmental Authority or otherwise that requests disclosure of Information that is subject to the confidentiality provisions of this Section 6.7, the recipient of the notice shall promptly provide to SnackCo, in the case of receipt by a member of the GroceryCo Group, or to GroceryCo, in the case of receipt by a member of the SnackCo Group, a copy of such notice and an opportunity to seek reasonable protective arrangements. In the event that such appropriate protective arrangements are not obtained, the Person that is required to disclose such Information shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, only that portion of such Information that is legally required to be disclosed and shall use reasonable best efforts to ensure that confidential treatment is accorded such Information.

(c) When any Information concerning the other Group or its business is no longer needed for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, each party will, and will cause the members of its Group to, promptly after request of the other party, use reasonable best efforts to destroy all such Information.

Section 6.8 Joint Defense . In the event that both a member of the SnackCo Group and a member of the GroceryCo Group are defendants in the same proceeding, upon reasonable request, the appropriate member or members of each such Group shall enter into a written joint defense agreement in a form reasonably acceptable to such parties.

 

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ARTICLE VII

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Section 7.1 Step Process . Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreements, or the breach thereof (a “ Dispute ”), shall be resolved: (a) first, by negotiation with the possibility of mediation as provided in Section 7.2; and (b) then, if negotiation and mediation fail, by binding arbitration as provided in Section 7.3. Each party agrees on behalf of itself and each member of its respective Group that the procedures set forth in this Article VII shall be the exclusive means for resolution of any Dispute. The initiation of mediation or arbitration hereunder will toll the applicable statute of limitations for the duration of any such proceedings.

Section 7.2 Negotiation and Mediation . If either party serves written notice of a Dispute upon the other party (a “ Dispute Notice ”), the parties will first attempt to resolve such Dispute by direct discussions and negotiation. If the parties to the Dispute agree, the parties may also attempt to resolve the Dispute by a mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Mediation Procedures.

Section 7.3 Arbitration .

(a) If a Dispute is not resolved within 45 days after the service of a Dispute Notice, either party shall have the right to commence arbitration. In that event, the Dispute shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (the “ ICDR ”) in accordance with its International Arbitration Rules. The place of arbitration shall be New York City, New York. Any Dispute concerning the propriety of the commencement of the arbitration shall be finally settled by such arbitration. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof or having jurisdiction over the relevant party or its Assets.

(b) The number of arbitrators shall be three. The claimant shall designate an arbitrator in its request for arbitration and the respondent shall designate an arbitrator in its answer to the request for arbitration. When the two co-arbitrators have been appointed, they shall have 21 days to select the chair of the arbitral tribunal, and if they are unable to do so, the ICDR shall appoint the chair by use of the “list method.”

Section 7.4 Interim Relief . At any time during the resolution of a Dispute between the parties, either party has the right to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for interim relief, including pre-arbitration attachments or injunctions, necessary to preserve the parties’ rights or to maintain the parties’ relative positions until such time as the arbitration award is rendered or the Dispute is otherwise resolved.

Section 7.5 Remedies . The arbitrators shall have no authority or power to limit, expand, alter, amend, modify, revoke or suspend any condition or provision of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement nor any right or power to award punitive, exemplary or treble (or other multiple) damages.

 

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Section 7.6 Expenses . Each party shall bear its own costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees in pursuit and resolution of any Dispute; provided , however , that, in the event of any arbitration pursuant to Section 7.3, the non-prevailing party shall bear both parties’ costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees incurred in connection with such arbitration (including the fees of any arbitrator).

ARTICLE VIII

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 8.1 Coordination with Ancillary Agreements; Conflicts .

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of an Ancillary Agreement, the provisions of the Ancillary Agreement shall control over the inconsistent provisions of this Agreement as to matters specifically addressed in the Ancillary Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the Tax Sharing Agreement shall govern all matters (including any indemnities and payments among the parties and each other member of their respective Groups and the allocation of any rights and obligations pursuant to agreements entered into with Third Parties) relating to Taxes or otherwise specifically addressed in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

(b) GroceryCo Canada and SnackCo Canada are entering into the Canadian Transfer Agreement addressing the parties’ respective rights and obligations with respect to certain of the matters addressed in this Agreement. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement shall effect, constitute or change the timing of (i) any transfer, assignment, conveyance or other disposition of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of or to, any right, title, interest or benefit in any Asset owned or held by GroceryCo Canada, SnackCo Canada or any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships) or (ii) any transfer, assumption, forgiveness or release of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of or to, any Liabilities of GroceryCo Canada, SnackCo Canada or of any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships). It is intended that (x) as a result of the Internal Reorganization, none of GroceryCo Canada, SnackCo Canada or any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships) will have any agreements, arrangements, commitments or understandings that would otherwise be terminated under Section 2.3(a) or any intercompany receivables, payables, loans and other amounts that would otherwise be forgiven under Section 2.3(c) and (y) the Canadian Transfer Agreement will be drafted in a manner to be consistent with and implement the concepts that are described and implemented in this Agreement as they relate to the Assets and Liabilities of GroceryCo Canada, SnackCo Canada and their direct and indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships).

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Distribution in connection with the Separation and the Distribution and the performance of this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement, whether performed by a Third Party or internally. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, to the extent not accrued prior to the Distribution, all fees, costs and expenses paid or incurred in connection with the Separation and the Distribution and the performance of this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement, whether performed by a Third Party or internally, will be paid by the party incurring such fees or expenses. For the avoidance of doubt, to the extent not accrued prior to the Distribution (a) SnackCo will be responsible for any transfer fees (including any pricing increases) related to the transfer of any SnackCo Assets to any member of the SnackCo Group (including all fees and expenses payable by a member of either Group in connection with the transfer of any Assets pursuant to clause (d) of the definition of “SnackCo Assets”) and the cost of any replacement for any Asset that is not a SnackCo Asset and (b) GroceryCo will be responsible for any fees to NASDAQ and any transfer fees (including any pricing increases) related to the transfer of any GroceryCo Assets to any member of the GroceryCo Group (including all fees and expenses payable by a member of either Group in connection with the transfer of any Assets pursuant to clause (d) of the definition of “GroceryCo Assets”) and the cost of any replacement for any Asset that is not a GroceryCo Asset.

Section 8.3 Termination . This Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement may be terminated by the Kraft Foods Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, at any time prior to the Distribution. In the event of any termination of this Agreement prior to the Distribution, no party (or any member of its Group or any of its or their respective directors or officers) shall have any Liability or further obligation to any other party (or any member of its Group) with respect to this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement.

Section 8.4 Amendment and Modification . This Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements may not be amended, modified or supplemented in any manner, whether by course of conduct or otherwise, except by an instrument in writing specifically designated as an amendment hereto, signed on behalf of each party hereto or thereto, as applicable.

Section 8.5 Waiver . No failure or delay of any party (or the applicable member of its Group) in exercising any right or remedy under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right or power, or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce such right or power, or any course of conduct, preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or power. The rights and remedies of the parties (and the other members of their respective Groups) under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies that they would otherwise have hereunder or thereunder. Any agreement on the part of any party to any such waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer on behalf of such party.

Section 8.6 Notices . All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or if by e-mail, upon written confirmation of receipt by e-mail or otherwise, (b) on the first Business Day following the date of dispatch if delivered utilizing

 

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a next-day service by a recognized next-day courier or (c) on the earlier of confirmed receipt or the fifth Business Day following the date of mailing if delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. All notices hereunder shall be delivered to the addresses set forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated in writing by the party to receive such notice:

 

  (i) if to SnackCo or any other SnackCo Entity, to:

Kraft Foods, Inc.

Three Parkway North, Suite 200

Deerfield, IL 60015

Attention: General Counsel

Email: gerd.pleuhs@mdlz.com

 

  (ii) if to GroceryCo or any other GroceryCo Entity, to:

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, IL 60093

Attention: Office of the General Counsel

Email: kim.rucker@kraftfoods.com

Section 8.7 Interpretation . When a reference is made in this Agreement to a Section, Article, Annex or Exhibit, such reference shall be to a Section, Article, Annex or Exhibit of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement or in any Exhibit are for convenience of reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Any capitalized terms used in any Schedule, Annex or Exhibit but not otherwise defined therein shall have the meaning as defined in this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreement to which such Schedule, Annex or Exhibit is attached, as applicable. All Schedules, Annexes and Exhibits annexed hereto or referred to in this Agreement are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement as if set forth in this Agreement. The word “including” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall mean “including, without limitation,” unless otherwise specified.

Section 8.8 Entire Agreement . This Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and the Annexes, Exhibits, Schedules and Appendices hereto and thereto constitute the entire agreement, and supersede all prior written agreements, arrangements, communications and understandings and all prior and contemporaneous oral agreements, arrangements, communications and understandings among the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. None of this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements shall be deemed to contain or imply any restriction, covenant, representation, warranty, agreement or undertaking of any party with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements or in any document required to be delivered hereunder or thereunder. Notwithstanding any oral agreement or course of action of the parties or their

 

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representatives to the contrary, no party to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall be under any legal obligation to enter into or complete the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby unless and until this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement, as applicable, shall have been executed and delivered by each of the parties.

Section 8.9 No Third-Party Beneficiaries . Except for the indemnification rights under this Agreement of any Indemnified Party, nothing in this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person other than the parties to this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements and their respective successors and permitted assigns any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature under or by reason of this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements.

Section 8.10 Governing Law . This Agreement and all disputes or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal Laws of the State of New York, without regard to the Laws of any other jurisdiction that might be applied because of the conflicts of laws principles of the State of New York (other than Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligations Law).

Section 8.11 Assignment . Except as specifically provided in any Ancillary Agreement, none of this Agreement, any of the Ancillary Agreements or any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder or thereunder may be assigned or delegated, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, by any party without the prior written consent of the other party to the agreement being so assigned or delegated, and any such assignment without such prior written consent shall be null and void. If any party to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (or any of its successors or permitted assigns) (a) shall consolidate with or merge into any other Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger or (b) shall transfer all or substantially all of its properties and/or Assets to any Person, then, and in each such case, the party (or its successors or permitted assigns, as applicable) shall ensure that such Person assumes all of the obligations of such party (or its successors or permitted assigns, as applicable) under this Agreement and all applicable Ancillary Agreements, in which case the consent described in the previous sentence shall not be required.

Section 8.12 Severability . Whenever possible, each provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable Law, but if any provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable Law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or portion of any provision in such jurisdiction, and this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement shall be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or portion of any provision had never been contained in this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements.

Section 8.13 Counterparts . This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same instrument and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each party hereto or thereto and delivered to the other party hereto or thereto.

 

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Section 8.14 Facsimile Signature . This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature and a facsimile signature shall constitute an original for all purposes.

Section 8.15 Payment . Except as expressly provided in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, any amount payable pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement by one party (or any member of such party’s Group) shall be paid within 30 days after presentation of an invoice or a written demand by the party entitled to receive such payments. Such demand shall include documentation setting forth the basis for the amount payable. Any payment not made within 30 days of the written demand for such payment shall accrue interest at a rate equal to the rate of interest from time to time announced publicly by The Wall Street Journal as its prime rate, calculated on the basis of a year of 365 days and the number of days elapsed.

Section 8.16 Parties’ Obligations . Except as expressly provided in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, each of GroceryCo (on behalf of itself and the other members of the GroceryCo Group) and SnackCo (on behalf of itself and the other members of the SnackCo Group) acknowledges and agrees that a party’s obligations under this Agreement shall include obligations of each member of its respective Group and each of its and their respective employees. Each of GroceryCo and SnackCo agrees to cause the members of its Group to take any action or refrain from taking any action required of such members under this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Separation and Distribution Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.

 

KRAFT FOODS INC.
By:  

/s/ Irene B. Rosenfeld

  Name: Irene B. Rosenfeld
 

Title:   Chief Executive Officer and

            Chairman of the Board

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.
By:  

/s/ W. Anthony Vernon

  Name: W. Anthony Vernon
  Title:    President, Kraft Foods North America

[Signature Page to Separation and Distribution Agreement]


Schedule 1.2(1): Covered GroceryCo Employees

Schedule 1.2(2): Covered SnackCo Employees

Schedule 1.2(3): GroceryCo Covered IP Trademark Licenses

Schedule 1.2(4): SnackCo Covered IP Trademark Licenses

Schedule 1.2(5): GroceryCo Assets

Schedule 1.2(6): GroceryCo Equity Interests

Schedule 1.2(7): GroceryCo U.S. SKUs

Schedule 1.2(8): GroceryCo Canada & N.A. Business

Schedule 1.2(9): Excluded Export Brands

Schedule 1.2(10): GroceryCo Group

Schedule 1.2(11): GroceryCo Liabilities

Schedule 1.2(12): GroceryCo Group Indebtedness

Schedule 1.2(13): Certain Information Statement Information

Schedule 1.2(14): SnackCo Known Environmental Liabilities

Schedule 1.2(15): GroceryCo Properties

Schedule 1.2(16): Discontinued GroceryCo Businesses

Schedule 1.2(17): Known Environmental Liabilities

Schedule 1.2(18): Unclaimed Property Audit

Schedule 1.2(19): SnackCo Assets

Schedule 1.2(20): SnackCo Equity Interests

Schedule 1.2(21): SnackCo Liabilities

Schedule 1.2(22): SnackCo Group Indebtedness

Schedule 1.2(23): Information Statement

Schedule 1.2(24): SnackCo Properties

Schedule 1.2(25): Discontinued SnackCo Businesses

Schedule 2.3(b)(iii): Surviving Agreements

Schedule 2.7(b): Credit Support Instruments

Exhibit 2.2

EXECUTION VERSION

CANADIAN ASSET TRANSFER AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

MONDELEZ CANADA INC.

AND

KRAFT CANADA INC.

DATED

September 29, 2012


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ARTICLE 1 - INTERPRETATION

     1   

    1.01

  Definitions      1   

    1.02

  Headings      7   

    1.03

  Extended Meanings      7   

    1.04

  Statutory References      7   

    1.05

  Currency      7   

    1.06

  Schedules      8   

ARTICLE 2 - CONVEYANCE

     8   

    2.01

  Conveyance of the Canadian Snack Assets      8   

    2.02

  Canadian Grocery Assets      10   

    2.03

  Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties      10   

    2.04

  Consideration      11   

    2.05

  Payment of Consideration      11   

    2.06

  Allocation of Consideration      11   

    2.07

  Cash Transfer      12   

    2.08

  Misdirected Amounts and Misdirected Invoices      13   

    2.09

  Substitution and Subrogation      13   

    2.10

  Assumption of Canadian Snack Liabilities      14   

    2.11

  Retention of Canadian Grocery Liabilities      15   

    2.12

  Obligations and Liabilities Not Assumed      17   

    2.13

  Ancillary Agreements      17   

ARTICLE 3 - GENERAL COVENANTS

     18   

    3.01

  Waiver of Bulk Sales Laws      18   

    3.02

  Real Property Matters      18   

    3.03

  Intellectual Property Matters      18   

    3.04

  Treatment of Personal Information      18   

    3.05

  Indemnification      19   

ARTICLE 4 - TAX MATTERS

     20   

    4.01

  Election under Subsection 85(1) of the Tax Act      20   

    4.02

  Stated Capital      21   

    4.03

  Transfer Taxes      21   

    4.04

  Property Taxes      22   

    4.05

  Excise Tax Act; Residency      22   

ARTICLE 5 - EMPLOYEE MATTERS

     22   

    5.01

  Employees and Collective Agreements      22   

    5.02

  Offers of Employment      22   

    5.03

  Specified Incentive Plans      24   


ARTICLE 6 - PENSIONS AND BENEFITS MATTERS

   25

    6.01

  Assignment and Assumption of Registered Pension Plans    25

    6.02

  Registered Pension Plan Transfers    25

    6.03

  Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan    28

    6.04

  Non-Registered Savings Plan Accounts    28

    6.05

  Supplemental Top Up Plans    28

    6.06

  Post-Retirement Health and Welfare Benefits    28

    6.07

  Long-Term Disability Liabilities    29

ARTICLE 7 - CLOSING ARRANGEMENTS AND TERMINATION

   29

    7.01

  Closing    29

    7.02

  Survival    29

    7.03

  Termination    29

ARTICLE 8 - GENERAL

   29

    8.01

  Application of the Separation Agreement    29

    8.02

  Application of the Tax Sharing Agreement    30

    8.03

  Dispute Resolution    31

    8.04

  Notices    31

    8.05

  Governing Law    32
    
    
    
    
    

Schedule 2.01(a): Specified Canadian Snack Assets

Schedule 2.01(e): Governmental Permits and Authorizations

Schedule 2.01(g): Contracts Related Exclusively to the Canadian Snack Business

Schedule 2.01(h): Canadian Shared Contracts

Schedule 2.01(i): Freehold Lands and Leasehold Lands

Schedule 2.01(l): Machinery and Equipment

Schedule 2.01(p): Owned Snack Intellectual Property

Schedule 2.01(q): Canadian Intercompany IP Licenses

Schedule 2.02: Specified Canadian Grocery Assets

Schedule 2.06(5): Allocation of Consideration

Schedule 2.10(a): Specified Canadian Snack Liabilities

Schedule 2.10(b): Canadian Snack Indebtedness

Schedule 2.11(a): Specified Canadian Grocery Liabilities

Schedule 2.11(b): Canadian Grocery Indebtedness

Schedule 3.02(1): Sub-leasehold Lands

Schedule 3.05(2)(b): Specified Liabilities

Schedule 5.01(1): Employees Transferring to the Purchaser

 

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Schedule 5.01(2): Collective Agreements

Schedule 5.03(1): Specified Incentive Plans

Schedule 6.01(1): Stand-Alone Registered Pension Plans

Schedule 6.01(2): Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement

Schedule 6.02(1): Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans

 

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CANADIAN ASSET TRANSFER AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the Effective Time

BETWEEN

MONDELEZ CANADA INC. , a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada (the “ Purchaser ”)

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KRAFT CANADA INC. , a corporation amalgamated under the laws of Canada (the “ Vendor ”)

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Separation Agreement, SnackCo and GroceryCo have agreed to, among other things, cause their respective Subsidiaries, including the Purchaser and the Vendor, to take certain actions necessary to effect the implementation of the Internal Reorganization and the transactions contemplated by the Separation Agreement;

AND WHEREAS, the Vendor is the owner of the Canadian Snack Assets and carries on the Canadian Snack Business;

AND WHEREAS, the Vendor desires to sell and the Purchaser desires to purchase the Canadian Snack Assets and the Canadian Snack Business upon and subject to the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1—INTERPRETATION

1.01 Definitions

Terms used in this Agreement that are defined in the Separation Agreement and that are not otherwise defined herein will have the same meaning herein as in the Separation Agreement; provided, however, that, unless something in the subject matter or context is inconsistent therewith, for the purposes of this Agreement, references in such definitions to “Distribution Date” or “Distribution” (when used in a temporal context) will be read as “Effective Time” (as defined in this Agreement). In this Agreement, unless something in the subject matter or context is inconsistent therewith:

Adjusted Pension Plan Transfer Amounts ” has the meaning set out in Section 6.02(5).

Agreement ” means this agreement, including its recitals and Schedules, as may be amended or modified from time to time.


Assumed Liabilities ” means all Canadian Snack Liabilities existing as of the Effective Time, other than (i) the Specified Liabilities, (ii) any liability or obligation of the Vendor not reflected (in accordance with GAAP) on the most recent balance sheet of the Vendor and any liability or obligation of the Vendor arising or assumed after the date of such balance sheet that, had it arisen or been assumed on or before such date and not discharged as of such date, would not have been reflected on such balance sheet if prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis, subject to any discharge of such liabilities or obligations subsequent to the date of such balance sheet, and (iii) any liability or obligation not excluded under clause (ii) above under any contract with a third party to the extent that the third party has not performed its obligations under the contract prior to the Effective Time and where such performance is to be for the benefit of the Purchaser after the Effective Time.

Business Day ” means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York or Toronto, Ontario are authorized or required by law to close.

Butterfly Determination Time ” means the time immediately before the transfer by the Vendor of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Purchaser to 1681762 Alberta ULC (referred to in the Tax Ruling as “TSub”), as described in paragraph 80 of the Tax Ruling.

Butterfly Percentage ” means the proportion, expressed as a percentage, that the net fair market value of the business property transferred by the Vendor to Mondelez Canada Holdings ULC (referred to in the Tax Ruling as “TCo”), as described in paragraph 80 of the Tax Ruling, is of the net fair market value of all the business property of the Vendor, determined (i) at the Butterfly Determination Time, and (ii) using the principles set out in paragraphs 73 to 75 of the Tax Ruling (including allocating and deducting, in the manner described in paragraphs 73 and 75, the amount of the liabilities assumed by the Purchaser hereunder).

Cadbury Bonds Guarantee ” means the guarantee dated December 1, 2003 made by Cadbury Beverages Canada Inc. (now Kraft Canada Inc.), jointly and severally with Cadbury Schweppes Public Company Limited and Cadbury Schweppes Finance P.L.C., in favour of each holder of a note issued pursuant to the indenture dated as of September 29, 2003 between Cadbury Schweppes US Finance LLC, Cadbury Schweppes Public Company Limited, Cadbury Schweppes Finance P.L.C. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as such indenture has been supplemented by a first supplemental indenture dated as of September 29, 2003, a second supplemental indenture dated as of December 1, 2003 and a third supplemental indenture dated as of October 6, 2010, and as it may be further supplemented or amended from time to time.

Canadian Grocery Assets ” means all Assets of the Vendor that constitute GroceryCo Assets, including those listed or described on Schedule 2.02, but in all cases save and except for the Canadian Snack Assets.

Canadian Grocery Business ” means the business and operations conducted by the Vendor at any time prior to the Effective Time that constitute part of the GroceryCo Business.

Canadian Grocery Liabilities ” means all Liabilities of the Vendor that constitute GroceryCo Liabilities, including those listed or described in Section 2.11, but in all cases save and except for the Canadian Snack Liabilities.

Canadian Income Tax ” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

 

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Canadian Intercompany IP Licenses ” means, collectively, the Incoming Intercompany IP Licenses and the Outgoing Intercompany IP Licenses.

Canadian Snack Assets ” means all Assets of the Vendor that constitute SnackCo Assets, including those Assets listed or described in Section 2.01, but, for greater certainty, excluding those Assets listed or described in Schedule 2.02.

Canadian Snack Business ” means the business and operations conducted by the Vendor at any time prior to the Effective Time that constitute part of the SnackCo Business.

Canadian Snack Liabilities ” means all Liabilities of the Vendor that constitute SnackCo Liabilities, including those listed or described in Section 2.10.

Canadian Transaction Tax ” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

Cash Equivalents ” means all certificates of deposit and other cash equivalents and all amounts owing to the Vendor from persons related to the Vendor for purposes of the Tax Act that are due within the next 12 months or have no fixed term of repayment (other than accounts receivable and any amounts owing by any corporation or partnership described in paragraph 73(g) of the Tax Ruling).

Cash or Near Cash Property ” means the net fair market value of the property of the Vendor that is treated as cash or near cash property, determined (i) at the Butterfly Determination Time, and (ii) using the principles set out in paragraphs 73 to 75 of the Tax Ruling.

Closing Date ” means September 29, 2012.

Closing Timeline ” means the closing timeline setting out, with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Separation Agreement, the list of documents to be exchanged between the various parties to such agreements and the applicable terms of escrow and release of escrow, including the times at which various deliveries of documents are made and the transactions contemplated thereby become effective.

Collective Agreements ” has the meaning set out in Section 5.01(2).

Consideration ” has the meaning set out in Section 2.04.

CRA ” means the Canada Revenue Agency.

Effective Time ” means the time referred to as the effective time of this Agreement in the Closing Timeline.

Elected Amount ” in respect of an Elected Property means the amount agreed to by the Vendor and the Purchaser in their joint election pursuant to Section 4.01.

Elected Property ” means eligible property within the meaning of subsection 85(1.1) of the Tax Act in respect of which an election has been or will be made as provided in Section 4.01.

Employees ” has the meaning set out in Section 5.01(1).

FIN 45 Indemnity Obligation ” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

 

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FIN 45 TSA Receivable ” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

Forco Interests ” means the shares and partnership interests described in clauses (i) and (ii) (A) and (H) of the definition of “Subsidiary Interests”, and all liabilities and obligations owed to the Vendor by such entities.

Freehold Lands ” means the freehold real property listed or described on Schedule 2.01(i) and all rights, interests, entitlements, benefits and privileges of any nature or kind whatsoever related exclusively to such freehold real property, including all rights of way, licences or rights of occupation, easements or other similar rights of the Vendor in connection with such freehold real property.

Greencastle Obligation ” means all liabilities and obligations of the Vendor to or in favour of Kraft Canada Two LP under the loan agreement made as of May 22, 2001 between Greencastle Drinks Limited (now Greencastle Drinks) and Trebor Canada Inc. (now Kraft Canada Inc.), as amended pursuant to an amendment agreement dated August 21, 2012, as such loan agreement has been assigned by Greencastle Drinks to Kraft Foods North America and Asia B.V., and as subsequently assigned by Kraft Foods North America and Asia B.V. to Yellowcastle Limited, and as subsequently assigned by Yellowcastle Limited to Kraft Canada Two LP.

Incoming Intercompany IP Licenses ” means all licenses of Intellectual Property between any GroceryCo Entity or SnackCo Entity, as licensor, and the Vendor, as licensee, including those licenses listed in Part A of Schedule 2.01(q).

Intellectual Property ” means intellectual property of any nature and kind including all domestic and foreign trade-marks, business names, trade names, domain names, social media accounts and passwords, trading styles, patents, trade secrets, Software, industrial designs and copyrights, whether registered or unregistered, and all applications for registration thereof, and inventions, formulae, recipes, product formulations, processes and processing methods, technology and techniques and know-how.

Inventories ” means all inventories Related to the Canadian Snack Business, including all raw materials, ingredients, stores, spare parts, finished goods, work in progress and other items of inventory.

Lands ” means, collectively, the Freehold Lands, the Leasehold Lands and the Sub-leasehold Lands.

Leasehold Lands ” means the interest in the leased premises and the leases or subleases, as applicable, listed or described on Schedule 2.01(i) (which, for greater certainty, specifically excludes the Sub-leasehold Lands), together with all rights, benefits and advantages to be derived therefrom, including all improvements, appurtenances, fixtures and leasehold improvements situate on or forming part of such premises.

Non-Income Tax ” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

Non-Union Employees ” has the meaning set out in Section 5.02(1).

 

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Outgoing Intercompany IP Licenses ” means all licenses of Intellectual Property between any GroceryCo Entity or SnackCo Entity, as licensee, and the Vendor, as licensor, including those licenses listed in Part B of Schedule 2.01(q).

Owned Snack Intellectual Property ” has the meaning set out in Section 2.01(p).

Owned Software ” means all Software Related to the Canadian Snack Business.

Pension Plan Transfer Amounts ” has the meaning set out in Section 6.02(3).

Personal Information ” means the type of information regulated by Privacy Laws and collected, retained, used or disclosed by the Vendor, including information about an identifiable individual, such as an individual’s name, address, age, gender, identification number, income, family status, citizenship, employment, assets, liabilities, source of funds, payment records, credit information, personal references and health records.

Privacy Laws ” means all federal, provincial, municipal or other laws governing the collection, use, disclosure and storage of Personal Information, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada).

Purchaser Shares ” means 999,999 common shares in the capital of the Purchaser to be issued to the Vendor pursuant to Section 2.05(b).

Related to the Canadian Grocery Business ” means owned or held immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Vendor and primarily related to or primarily used in the Canadian Grocery Business.

Related to the Canadian Snack Business ” means owned or held immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Vendor and primarily related to or primarily used in the Canadian Snack Business.

Residual Indemnity Obligation ” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

Residual TSA Receivable ” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

Separation Agreement ” means the separation and distribution agreement dated on or about September 27, 2012 between Kraft Foods Inc. and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., as may be amended or modified from time to time.

SnackCo Brand IP ” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the IP Agreement (Trademark).

SnackCo Canada Cash ” means an amount of cash and Cash Equivalents of or standing to the credit of the Vendor immediately prior to the Effective Time such that, after giving effect to the transactions contemplated in this Agreement, the Vendor will have transferred to the Purchaser the Butterfly Percentage of the Cash or Near Cash Property.

SnackCo Incentive Plans ” has the meaning set out in Section 5.03(1).

 

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SnackCo Pension Plans ” has the meaning set out in Section 6.02(1).

Software ” means all software, including all versions thereof, and all related documentation, manuals, source code and object code, program files, data files, computer related data, field and data definitions and relationships, data definition specifications, data models, program and system logic, interfaces, program modules, routines, sub-routines, algorithms, program architecture, design concepts, system designs, program structure, sequence and organization, screen displays and report layouts, and all other material related to such software.

Specified GroceryCo Accounts Receivable ” means all accounts receivable of the Vendor (including all accounts receivable from any SnackCo Entity and from any GroceryCo Entity) that constitute a GroceryCo Asset under the Separation Agreement and the trade accounts receivable of the Vendor outstanding as of the Effective Time that arose from sales through the warehouse channel, whether or not such products are included in the SnackCo Business or the GroceryCo Business.

Specified Incentive Plans ” means those incentive plans listed or described on Schedule 5.03(1).

Specified Indemnity Obligation ” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

Specified Liabilities ” means, collectively, that portion of the Canadian Snack Liabilities that are specifically identified on Schedule 3.05(2)(b) as being Specified Liabilities.

Specified TSA Receivable ” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

Stand-Alone Registered Pension Plans ” has the meaning set out in Section 6.01(1).

Sublease Agreements ” means the subleases to be entered into between the Vendor, as sub-landlord, and the Purchaser, as sub-tenant, with respect to the entire portion of each of the respective Sub-leasehold Lands, each in such form as may be agreed between the parties thereto.

Sub-leasehold Lands ” means the lands listed or described on Schedule 3.02(1), together with all rights, benefits and advantages to be derived there from, including all improvements, appurtenances, fixtures and leasehold improvements situate on or forming part of such lands.

Subsidiary Interests ” means, collectively, (i) all of the limited partnership interests in Kraft Foods Australia Investments Limited Partnership, (ii) all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of (A) Kraft Australia Pty Ltd., (B) Kraft Asia Pacific (Alberta) GP ULC, (C) Kraft Holdings ULC, (D) Lowney Inc., (E) Freezer Queen Foods (Canada) Limited, (F) Neilson International Limited, (G) TCI Realty Holdings Inc., (H) Nabisco Holdings I B.V., and (I) CS Finance Inc. (including, those registered in the name of the Vendor and those held by Cadbury Schweppes Overseas Limited in trust for the Vendor), and (iii) all of the liabilities and obligations owed to the Vendor by Kraft Holdings ULC and by Kraft Asia Pacific (Alberta) GP ULC.

Tax ” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

Tax Act ” means the Income Tax Act (Canada).

 

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Tax Ruling ” means the advance income tax rulings and opinions from the CRA dated September 5, 2012 confirming the Canadian federal income tax consequences of certain aspects of the Internal Reorganization, including all amendments or supplements thereto.

Transfer Taxes ” has the meaning set out in Section 4.03.

Transferred Accounts Receivable ” means (i) all accounts receivable of the Vendor (including all accounts receivable from any SnackCo Entity and from any GroceryCo Entity) to the extent Related to the Canadian Snack Business, and (ii) any other accounts receivable of the Vendor listed or described on Schedule 2.01(a), but in all cases save and except for the Specified GroceryCo Accounts Receivable.

Transferred Employees from Commingled Plans ” has the meaning set out in Section 6.02(1).

Unionized Employees ” has the meaning set out in Section 5.02(2).

Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans ” has the meaning set out in Section 6.02(1).

1.02 Headings

The division of this Agreement into Articles and Sections and the insertion of a table of contents and headings are for convenience of reference only and do not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. The terms “hereof”, “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular Article, Section or other portion hereof. Unless something in the subject matter or context is inconsistent therewith, references herein to Articles, Sections and Schedules are to Articles and Sections of and Schedules to this Agreement.

1.03 Extended Meanings

In this Agreement words importing the singular number include the plural and vice versa, and words importing any gender include all genders. The term “including” means “including without limiting the generality of the foregoing” and the term “third party” means any Person other than the Vendor and the Purchaser.

1.04 Statutory References

In this Agreement, unless something in the subject matter or context is inconsistent therewith or unless otherwise herein provided, a reference to any statute is to that statute as now enacted or as the same may from time to time be amended, re-enacted or replaced and includes any regulations made thereunder.

1.05 Currency

Unless otherwise specified, all references to currency herein are to lawful money of Canada.

 

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1.06 Schedules

The following are the Schedules to this Agreement:

 

Schedule 2.01(a)   —      Specified Canadian Snack Assets;
Schedule 2.01(e)   —      Governmental Permits and Authorizations;
Schedule 2.01(g)   —      Contracts Related Exclusively to the Canadian Snack Business;
Schedule 2.01(h)   —      Canadian Shared Contracts;
Schedule 2.01(i)   —      Freehold Lands and Leasehold Lands;
Schedule 2.01(l)   —      Machinery and Equipment;
Schedule 2.01(p)   —      Owned Snack Intellectual Property;
Schedule 2.01(q)   —      Canadian Intercompany IP Licenses;
Schedule 2.02   —      Specified Canadian Grocery Assets;
Schedule 2.06(5)   —      Allocation of Consideration;
Schedule 2.10(a)   —      Specified Canadian Snack Liabilities;
Schedule 2.10(b)   —      Canadian Snack Indebtedness;
Schedule 2.11(a)   —      Specified Canadian Grocery Liabilities;
Schedule 2.11(b)   —      Canadian Grocery Indebtedness;
Schedule 3.02(1)   —      Sub-leasehold Lands;
Schedule 3.05(2)(b)   —      Specified Liabilities;
Schedule 5.01(1)   —      Employees Transferring to the Purchaser;
Schedule 5.01(2)   —      Collective Agreements;
Schedule 5.03(1)   —      Specified Incentive Plans;
Schedule 6.01(1)   —      Stand-Alone Registered Pension Plans;
Schedule 6.01(2)   —      Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement; and
Schedule 6.02(1)   —      Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans.

ARTICLE 2—CONVEYANCE

2.01 Conveyance of the Canadian Snack Assets

Upon and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Vendor hereby assigns, conveys, transfers and sets over to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser hereby accepts such assignment, conveyance and transfer, as of and with effect from the Effective Time, all of the right, title, benefit and interest of the Vendor in and to the Canadian Snack Assets. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Canadian Snack Assets include all of the right, title, benefit and interest of the Vendor in and to:

 

  (a) the Assets listed or described on Schedule 2.01(a) (which, for the avoidance of doubt, is not a comprehensive listing of all Canadian Snack Assets and is not intended to limit the other clauses of this Section 2.01) and all other Assets that are expressly provided in this Agreement as Assets to be transferred to the Purchaser;

 

  (b) the Vendor’s estimate, which estimate is made immediately before the Effective Time, of the SnackCo Canada Cash, to be satisfied in accordance with Section 2.07;

 

  (c) the Subsidiary Interests;

 

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  (d) except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all Assets reflected as assets of the Purchaser on the SnackCo Balance Sheet and any Assets acquired by or for the Purchaser subsequent to the date of the SnackCo Balance Sheet that, had they been acquired on or before such date and owned as of such date, would have been reflected on the SnackCo Balance Sheet if prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis, subject to any dispositions of any such Assets subsequent to the date of the SnackCo Balance Sheet;

 

  (e) all approvals, registrations, permits and authorizations issued by any Governmental Authority that relate exclusively to the Canadian Snack Business or the Canadian Snack Assets and are held in the name of the Vendor, including those listed or described on Schedule 2.01(e);

 

  (f) all recoveries and other Assets (net of expenses) received by the Vendor or the Purchaser in respect of any SnackCo Action;

 

  (g) all contracts and agreements that are related exclusively to the Canadian Snack Business and to which the Vendor is a party or by which the Vendor is bound or under which the Vendor has rights, including those listed or described on Schedule 2.01(g);

 

  (h) subject to Section 2.01(q), the SnackCo Portion of any Shared Contract to which the Vendor is a party or by which the Vendor is bound or under which the Vendor has rights, including those listed or described on Schedule 2.01(h);

 

  (i) the beneficial interest in the Freehold Lands and the legal and beneficial interest in the Leasehold Lands;

 

  (j) all plant, buildings, structures, erections, improvements, appurtenances and fixtures situate on or forming part of the Lands (and all plans, surveys, specifications and appraisals in the Vendor’s possession or under its control relating to any of the foregoing, including all such electrical, mechanical and structural drawings related thereto as are in the possession or under the control of the Vendor);

 

  (k) all fixed machinery and fixed equipment situate on or forming part of the Lands;

 

  (l) all other machinery and equipment and all vehicles, tools, handling equipment, furniture, furnishings, computer hardware, Software and peripheral equipment, supplies and accessories situate on the Lands or otherwise Related to the Canadian Snack Business, including those listed or described on Schedule 2.01(l);

 

  (m) the Inventories;

 

  (n) all shipping and packaging materials and supplies Related to the Canadian Snack Business;

 

  (o) the Transferred Accounts Receivable;

 

  (p) all Intellectual Property Related to the Canadian Snack Business (the “ Owned Snack Intellectual Property ”), including the Intellectual Property listed or described on Schedule 2.01(p);

 

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  (q) the Incoming Intercompany IP Licenses to the extent related to any SnackCo Brand IP, and the Outgoing Intercompany IP Licenses to the extent related to any Owned Snack Intellectual Property (for greater certainty, the Vendor will retain all right, title, benefit and interest of the Vendor in and to (A) the Incoming Intercompany IP Licenses to the extent not related to SnackCo Brand IP, and (B) the Outgoing Intercompany IP Licenses to the extent not related to Owned Snack Intellectual Property);

 

  (r) the goodwill of the Canadian Snack Business;

 

  (s) subject to Section 4.04, all pre-paid expenses and deposits Related to the Canadian Snack Business including all pre-paid insurance, rent and royalties, all pre-paid property taxes and water rates, all pre-paid purchases of gas, oil and hydro, all pre-paid lease payments and all pre-paid employee items referred to in Section 5.02(3); and

 

  (t) any FIN 45 TSA Receivables of the Vendor, and any Specified TSA Receivables of the Vendor with respect to a Tax that would be a Canadian Snack Liability;

provided, however, that the Canadian Snack Assets will not include:

 

  (i) any Asset referred to in Sections 2.01(j), 2.01(k) or 2.01(l) respecting the Leasehold Lands or Sub-leasehold Lands where, pursuant to the lease or sublease governing the Vendor’s occupancy thereof, such Asset is not capable of being assigned, conveyed, transferred or set over to the Purchaser as contemplated by Section 2.01; or

 

  (ii) except as set forth in Section 2.01(t), any right, title, benefit and interest of the Vendor in and to any refunds, offsets or credits of Taxes (including any Residual TSA Receivables of the Vendor).

2.02 Canadian Grocery Assets

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Vendor will retain all of the Canadian Grocery Assets.

2.03 Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties

Each of the Vendor and the Purchaser understands and agrees that, except as expressly set forth in the Separation Agreement, this Agreement, the Tax Sharing Agreement or in any other Ancillary Agreement, no party (including its Affiliates) to the Separation Agreement, this Agreement, the Tax Sharing Agreement any other Ancillary Agreement or any other agreement or document contemplated by the Separation Agreement, this Agreement, the Tax Sharing Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement or otherwise, makes any representations or warranties relating in any way to the Assets, businesses or Liabilities transferred or assumed as contemplated hereby or thereby, to any Consent required in connection therewith, to the value or freedom from any Security Interests of, or any other matter concerning, any Assets of such party, or to the absence of any defenses or right of setoff or freedom from counterclaim with respect to any claim or other Asset,

 

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including any accounts receivable, of any party, or to the legal sufficiency of any assignment, document or instrument delivered hereunder to convey title to any Asset or thing of value upon the execution, delivery and filing hereof or thereof. Except as may expressly be set forth in the Separation Agreement, this Agreement, the Tax Sharing Agreement or in any other Ancillary Agreement, (a) the parties and the members of their respective Group are transferring all such Assets on an “as is,” “where is” basis, (b) the parties are expressly disclaiming any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a specific purpose or otherwise, (c) the respective transferees will bear the economic and legal risks that any conveyance will prove to be insufficient to vest in the transferee good and marketable title, free and clear of any Security Interest, and (d) none of the Vendor or the Purchaser (including their Affiliates) or any other Person makes any representation or warranty with respect to any information, documents or material made available in connection with the Separation or the Distribution, or the entering into of the Separation Agreement, this Agreement, the Tax Sharing Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except as expressly set forth in the Separation Agreement, this Agreement, the Tax Sharing Agreement or in any other Ancillary Agreement.

2.04 Consideration

The consideration (the “ Consideration ”) payable by the Purchaser to the Vendor for the Canadian Snack Assets will be the aggregate fair market value of the Canadian Snack Assets as at the Effective Time.

2.05 Payment of Consideration

The Consideration will be payable and satisfied in full:

 

  (a) as to the portion of the Consideration equal to the amount of the Assumed Liabilities, by the assumption by the Purchaser of the Assumed Liabilities; and

 

  (b) as to the balance of the Consideration, by the allotment, issuance and delivery by the Purchaser to the Vendor of the Purchaser Shares.

2.06 Allocation of Consideration

(1) The Consideration will be allocated among the assets or classes of assets that comprise the Canadian Snack Assets as to an amount equal to the fair market value of each such asset or class immediately before the Effective Time.

(2) The Assumed Liabilities assumed by the Purchaser in partial satisfaction of the Consideration will be allocated as follows:

 

  (a) first, to assets or classes of assets that comprise the Canadian Snack Assets and are current assets (other than Elected Property and Forco Interests), up to the fair market value thereof;

 

  (b) next, to assets or classes of assets that comprise the Canadian Snack Assets and are current assets and Elected Property (other than Forco Interests), up to the elected amount in respect thereof;

 

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  (c) next, to assets or classes of assets that comprise the Canadian Snack Assets (other than current assets, Elected Property and Forco Interests), up to the fair market value thereof;

 

  (d) next, to assets or classes of assets that comprise the Canadian Snack Assets and are Elected Property (other than current assets and Forco Interests), up to the elected amount in respect thereof;

 

  (e) next, to assets or classes of assets that comprise Forco Interests (other than Elected Property), up to the fair market value thereof;

 

  (f) next, to assets or classes of assets that comprise Forco Interests and are Elected Property, up to the elected amount in respect thereof; and

 

  (g) next, to assets or classes of assets that comprise the Canadian Snack Assets, to the extent not already allocated to above.

(3) The allocation within each of Sections 2.06(2)(a) through (g) above will be pro rata to the assets or classes of assets that comprise the Canadian Snack Assets within the particular paragraph, and in no event will the amount of the Assumed Liabilities allocated to a particular asset or class of assets exceed the fair market value thereof.

(4) The Purchaser Shares will be allocated to each asset or class of assets that comprise the Canadian Snack Assets to the extent that the fair market value of the particular asset or class of assets immediately before the Effective Time exceeds any amount of the Assumed Liabilities allocated to that particular asset or class of assets as set out in Sections 2.06(2) and 2.06(3).

(5) The allocations referred to in Sections 2.06(1) to 2.06(4) will be estimated by the Vendor, acting reasonably, within 90 days after the date hereof and such allocations will be attached as Schedule 2.06(5).

(6) The Vendor and the Purchaser must each complete all tax returns, designations and elections in a manner consistent with such allocation and otherwise follow such allocation for all tax purposes on and subsequent to the Closing Date and not take any position inconsistent with such allocation. If such allocation is disputed by any taxation or other Governmental Authority, the party receiving notice of such dispute will promptly notify the other party and the parties will use their reasonable best efforts to sustain such allocation. The parties will share information and cooperate to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be properly, timely and consistently reported.

2.07 Cash Transfer

The Vendor’s estimate of the SnackCo Canada Cash to be transferred at the Effective Time pursuant to Section 2.01(b) will be satisfied in cash, any certificates of deposit, amounts owing to the Vendor from persons related to the Vendor that are due within the next 12 months or have no fixed term of repayment (other than any amounts owing by any corporation or partnership described in paragraph 73(g) of the Tax Ruling), and other Cash Equivalents, as determined by the Vendor in its sole discretion.

 

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2.08 Misdirected Amounts and Misdirected Invoices

(1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Separation Agreement, where any amount in respect of a Canadian Snack Asset or the Canadian Snack Business is paid to or received by the Vendor or any of its Affiliates or their respective successors after the Effective Time, the Vendor, its Affiliates or such successor will remit such amount to the Purchaser within 30 days following the end of the month during which the applicable amount was paid or received. The parties will cooperate in good faith to effect and document such receipts and remittances in a commercially reasonable manner.

(2) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Separation Agreement, where any amount in respect of a Canadian Grocery Asset or the Canadian Grocery Business is paid to or received by the Purchaser or any of its Affiliates or their respective successors after the Effective Time, the Purchaser, its Affiliates or such successor will forthwith remit such amount to the Vendor within 30 days following the end of the month during which the applicable amount was paid or received. The parties will cooperate in good faith to effect and document such receipts and remittances in a commercially reasonable manner.

(3) During the six-month period following the Closing Date, the Vendor will promptly upon receipt thereof forward to the Purchaser any invoice received by the Vendor and addressed to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser will promptly upon receipt thereof forward to the Vendor any invoice received by the Purchaser and addressed to the Vendor (any invoice described in this sentence, a “ Misdirected Invoice ”). After such six-month period, each of the Vendor and the Purchaser will return any Misdirected Invoices received by it to the applicable vendor for correction.

2.09 Substitution and Subrogation

The conveyance of the Canadian Snack Assets to the Purchaser, its successors and permitted assigns, hereunder is with full rights of substitution and subrogation of the Purchaser, its successors and permitted assigns, to the extent possible, in and to all covenants, representations and warranties by others heretofore given or made in respect of the Canadian Snack Assets or any part thereof.

 

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2.10 Assumption of Canadian Snack Liabilities

Upon and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Vendor hereby assigns to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser hereby assumes and will duly and properly perform, fulfil, pay and discharge when due, the Canadian Snack Liabilities. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Canadian Snack Liabilities include all Liabilities of the Vendor to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from:

 

  (a) any matter listed or described on Schedule 2.10(a) and all other Liabilities that are expressly provided in this Agreement as Liabilities to be assumed by the Purchaser, and all obligations and liabilities of the Purchaser under this Agreement;

 

  (b) the indebtedness of the Vendor listed on Schedule 2.10(b) (including any Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from a claim by a holder of any such indebtedness, in its capacity as such);

 

  (c) except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Liabilities reflected as liabilities or obligations on the SnackCo Balance Sheet, and all Liabilities arising or assumed after the date of the SnackCo Balance Sheet that, had they arisen or been assumed on or before such date and been existing obligations as of such date, would have been reflected on the SnackCo Balance Sheet if prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis, subject to any discharge of such Liabilities subsequent to the date of the SnackCo Balance Sheet;

 

  (d) any SnackCo Action;

 

  (e) all Unknown Environmental Liabilities associated with any current or former properties used in the operation of the Canadian Snack Business, including the facilities listed or described on schedule 1.2(24) of the Separation Agreement and all existing and identified Environmental Liabilities of the Vendor or any of its Predecessors relating to events or conditions occurring or arising during the period prior to the Effective Time that relate to any active facility owned or operated by any member of the SnackCo Group as of Effective Time and those set forth on schedule 1.2(14) of the Separation Agreement;

 

  (f) the terminated, divested or discontinued businesses or operations of the Vendor or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective Predecessors that are listed or described on schedule 1.2(25) of the Separation Agreement;

 

  (g) the operation or conduct of the Canadian Snack Business, as conducted at any time prior to the Effective Time (including any Liability relating to, arising out of or resulting from any act or failure to act by any director, officer, employee, agent or representative (whether or not such act or failure to act is or was within such person’s authority) which act or failure to act relates to the Canadian Snack Business);

 

  (h) any Canadian Snack Asset;

 

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  (i) any Environmental Liability resulting from any properties included in or associated with the Canadian Snack Assets (including any business, operations or properties, and any Liability resulting from off-site disposal of waste from such business, operations or properties, for which a current or future owner or operator of the Canadian Snack Assets or the Canadian Snack Business may be alleged to be responsible as a matter of Law, contract or otherwise due to such ownership or operation of the Canadian Snack Assets or the Canadian Snack Business), arising on or after the Effective Time;

 

  (j) the Applicable SnackCo Proportion of any Shared Liability;

 

  (k) the Greencastle Obligation;

 

  (l) the Vendor’s obligations as a subsidiary guarantor under the Cadbury Bonds Guarantee;

 

  (m) all employment and registered and unregistered pension plan Liabilities to be assumed by the Purchaser pursuant to the terms of this Agreement;

 

  (n) any FIN 45 Indemnity Obligations of the Vendor, and any Specified Indemnity Obligations of the Vendor that are attributable to any tax sharing/allocation, purchase and sale, or similar agreements allocated to the SnackCo Group on schedule 1.2(16) of the Separation Agreement; and

 

  (o) except as set forth in Section 2.11(m) or as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, and without limiting Section 2.10(n), any obligations or liabilities of the Purchaser for Taxes under the Tax Act or any other Taxes whatsoever that may be or become payable by the Purchaser.

The Vendor and the Purchaser ascribe no value to the Canadian Snack Liabilities that are not Assumed Liabilities and agree that such Liabilities either are Specified Liabilities or have no value. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict that may arise in the application or interpretation of the foregoing provisions, for the purposes of determining what is and is not a Canadian Snack Liability, any item explicitly listed or referred to in this Section 2.10 will take priority over the Liabilities listed or described herein as being Canadian Grocery Liabilities.

2.11 Retention of Canadian Grocery Liabilities

Upon and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Vendor will retain and will duly and properly perform, fulfil, pay and discharge when due the Canadian Grocery Liabilities. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Canadian Grocery Liabilities include all Liabilities of the Vendor to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from:

 

  (a) any matter listed or described on Schedule 2.11(a) and all other Liabilities that are expressly provided in this Agreement as Liabilities to be retained by the Vendor, and all obligations and liabilities of the Vendor under this Agreement;

 

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  (b) the indebtedness of the Vendor listed on Schedule 2.11(b) (including any Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from a claim by a holder of any such indebtedness, in its capacity as such);

 

  (c) except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Liabilities reflected as liabilities or obligations on the GroceryCo Balance Sheet, and all Liabilities arising or assumed after the date of the GroceryCo Balance Sheet that, had they arisen or been assumed on or before such date and been existing obligations as of such date, would have been reflected on the GroceryCo Balance Sheet if prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis, subject to any discharge of such Liabilities subsequent to the date of the GroceryCo Balance Sheet;

 

  (d) any GroceryCo Action;

 

  (e) all Known Environmental Liabilities, except for those that relate to any active facility owned or operated by any member of the SnackCo Group as of Effective Time and those set forth on schedule 1.2(14) of the Separation Agreement;

 

  (f) all Unknown Environmental Liabilities associated with any current or former properties used in the operation of the Canadian Grocery Business, including the facilities listed or described on schedule 1.2(15) of the Separation Agreement;

 

  (g) all Liabilities to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from the terminated, divested or discontinued businesses or operations of the Vendor or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective Predecessors that are listed or described on schedule 1.2(16) of the Separation Agreement;

 

  (h) the operation or conduct of the Canadian Grocery Business, as conducted at any time prior to the Effective Time (including any Liability relating to, arising out of or resulting from any act or failure to act by any director, officer, employee, agent or representative (whether or not such act or failure to act is or was within such person’s authority) which act or failure to act relates to the Canadian Grocery Business);

 

  (i) all employment and registered and unregistered pension plan Liabilities of the Vendor except to the extent such Liability is to be assumed by the Purchaser pursuant to the terms of this Agreement;

 

  (j) any Canadian Grocery Asset;

 

  (k) any Environmental Liability resulting from any properties included in or associated with the Canadian Grocery Assets (including any business, operations or properties, and any Liability resulting from off-site disposal of waste from such business, operations or properties, for which a current or future owner or operator of the Canadian Grocery Assets or the Canadian Grocery Business may be alleged to be responsible as a matter of Law, contract or otherwise due to such ownership or operation of the Canadian Grocery Assets or the Canadian Grocery Business), arising on or after the Effective Time;

 

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  (l) the Applicable GroceryCo Proportion of any Shared Liability;

 

  (m) any Residual Indemnity Obligations of the Vendor that relate to Canadian Income Taxes or Non-Income Tax, and any Specified Indemnity Obligations of the Vendor that are attributable to any tax sharing/allocation, purchase and sale, or similar agreements that are allocated to the GroceryCo Group on schedule 1.2(16) of the Separation Agreement; and

 

  (n) except as set forth in Section 2.10(n) or as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, and without limiting Section 2.11(m), any obligations or liabilities of the Vendor for Taxes under the Tax Act or any other Taxes whatsoever that may be or become payable by the Vendor, including any income or corporation Taxes resulting from or arising as a consequence of the sale by the Vendor to the Purchaser of the Canadian Snack Assets and the Canadian Snack Business hereunder.

In the event of any inconsistency or conflict that may arise in the application or interpretation of the foregoing provisions, for the purposes of determining what is and is not a Canadian Grocery Liability, any item explicitly listed or referred to in this Section 2.11 will take priority over the Liabilities listed or described herein as being Canadian Snack Liabilities.

2.12 Obligations and Liabilities Not Assumed

Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Purchaser does not assume and will not be liable for any obligations or liabilities of the Vendor whatsoever.

2.13 Ancillary Agreements

The Vendor and the Purchaser each acknowledge that an Affiliate or Affiliates of each of them have entered into the Ancillary Agreements (other than this Agreement), including the Employee Matters Agreement, the IP Agreement (Non-Trademark), the IP Agreement (Trademark), the Supply Agreement, the Tax Sharing Agreement, the Transition Services Agreements and the Warehouse Agreement in connection with the implementation of the transactions contemplated by the Separation Agreement, including the Internal Reorganization. It is intended that nothing in those agreements or the Separation Agreement will effect, constitute or change the timing of (i) any transfer, assignment, conveyance or other disposition of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of or to, any right, title, interest or benefit in any Asset owned or held by the Vendor, the Purchaser or any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships), or (ii) any transfer, assumption, forgiveness or release of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of or to, any Liabilities of the Vendor, the Purchaser or any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships). Rather, it is intended that this Agreement would be entered into to implement the transactions set out in those agreements and the Separation Agreement as they relate to the Assets and Liabilities of the Vendor, the Purchaser and their direct and indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships). Nevertheless, to the extent that any of those agreements or the Separation Agreement create rights or obligations in respect of the Assets or Liabilities of the Vendor or the Purchaser (or any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships), as the case may be), the obligations and entitlements of GroceryCo or a GroceryCo Entity will, to the extent permissible, be performed or received by the Vendor (or the subsidiary of the Vendor, as the case may be) and the obligations and entitlements of SnackCo or a SnackCo Entity will, to the extent permissible, be performed or received by the Purchaser (or the subsidiary of the Purchaser, as the case may be).

 

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ARTICLE 3—GENERAL COVENANTS

3.01 Waiver of Bulk Sales Laws

The parties hereby waive compliance with the Bulk Sales Act (Ontario) and section 6 of the Retail Sales Tax Act (Ontario) and equivalent Laws in other provinces to the extent such Laws would be applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

3.02 Real Property Matters

 

  (1) At or before the Effective Time the Vendor and the Purchaser will have entered into the Sublease Agreements.

 

  (2) To further evidence the assignment, transfer and conveyance of the Freehold Lands and the Leasehold Lands in Section 2.01 hereof, the Vendor and the Purchaser will enter into and deliver (i) a beneficial transfer of the Freehold Lands, and (ii) an assignment of leases in connection with the Leasehold Lands.

 

  (3) At or before the Effective Time the Vendor, as grantor, and the Purchaser, as grantee, will have entered into a shared warehouse agreement with respect to a portion of the leased premises described municipally as 5801 72nd Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, in such form as may be agreed between the parties thereto.

3.03 Intellectual Property Matters

Without limiting the generality of section 4.1 of the Separation Agreement, after the Closing Date each party will, at the request of the other party, cooperate with the other party, and without any further consideration, to (i) execute and deliver, or use its reasonable best efforts to cause to be executed and delivered, restated versions of any or all of the Canadian Intercompany IP Licenses to reflect the assignment or partial assignment, as the case may be, of such Canadian Intercompany IP Licenses by the Vendor and the assumption thereof by the Purchaser hereunder, and (ii) take all such other actions as such party may reasonably be requested to take by any other party from time to time, consistent with the terms of this Agreement in order to effectuate, record or otherwise further evidence the assignment, transfer and conveyance of the Owned Snack Intellectual Property.

3.04 Treatment of Personal Information

With respect to any Personal Information conveyed to the Purchaser hereunder, the Purchaser will collect, use, disclose and store such Personal Information only in accordance with the purposes for which individual consent was obtained by the Vendor, or for which individual consent is subsequently obtained by the Purchaser, and for no other purposes. The Purchaser will take all necessary steps directed to ensuring that the collection, use, disclosure and storage by the Purchaser of such Personal Information will comply in all material respects with all Privacy Laws to the extent

 

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the Purchaser is required to do so, and will be subject to Purchaser privacy policies which are substantially the same as the Vendor’s privacy policies as at the Closing Date. Except where Personal Information that is duplicated and retained by the Vendor because individual consent was also obtained to use such Personal Information in connection with the Canadian Grocery Business (or, in the case of Personal Information of an Employee, consent was obtained to use such Personal Information in connection with the administration of such Employee’s employment with the Vendor), or where Personal Information is required to be retained by the Vendor to comply with Privacy Laws or the Vendor’s privacy policies, the Vendor will delete any Personal Information conveyed to the Purchaser hereunder.

3.05 Indemnification

(1) The Purchaser will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Vendor and each of its current, former and future directors, officers and employees, and each of the heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns of any of the foregoing from and against:

 

  (a) the Canadian Snack Liabilities, other than the Specified Liabilities;

 

  (b) the operation or conduct of any business conducted by the Purchaser at any time after the Effective Time (including any Liability relating to, arising out of or resulting from any act or failure to act by any director, officer, employee, agent or representative (whether or not such act or failure to act is or was within such person’s authority) and from all packaging levy obligations arising out of or relating to the sale of any products by the Purchaser at any time after the Effective Time); and

 

  (c) all liabilities, costs, expenses (including reasonable expenses of investigation and attorney’s fees and expenses), losses, damages, assessments, settlements or judgments arising out of or incident to the imposition, assessment or assertion of any of the foregoing.

(2) The Vendor will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Purchaser and each of its current, former and future directors, officers and employees, and each of the heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns of any of the foregoing from and against:

 

  (a) the Canadian Grocery Liabilities;

 

  (b) the Specified Liabilities;

 

  (c) the operation or conduct of any business conducted by the Vendor at any time after the Effective Time (including any Liability relating to, arising out of or resulting from any act or failure to act by any director, officer, employee, agent or representative (whether or not such act or failure to act is or was within such person’s authority)); and

 

  (d) all liabilities, costs, expenses (including reasonable expenses of investigation and attorney’s fees and expenses), losses, damages, assessments, settlements or judgments arising out of or incident to the imposition, assessment or assertion of any of the foregoing.

 

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ARTICLE 4—TAX MATTERS

4.01 Election under Subsection 85(1) of the Tax Act

(1) The parties will jointly elect under subsection 85(1) of the Tax Act with respect to the transfer of each “eligible property” (as defined in the Tax Act) included in the Canadian Snack Assets, except for the accounts receivable. Such election will be prepared by the Vendor and filed by the Vendor and the Purchaser in the form and manner and within the time prescribed by the Tax Act. The agreed amount in respect of each of the eligible properties transferred will be as follows:

 

  (a) in the case of capital property (other than depreciable property of a prescribed class) and inventory, an amount equal to the lesser of the amounts described in subparagraphs 85(1)(c.1)(i) and (ii) of the Tax Act;

 

  (b) in the case of depreciable property of a prescribed class, an amount equal to the least of the amounts described in subparagraphs 85(1)(e)(i), (ii), and (iii) of the Tax Act; and

 

  (c) in the case of eligible capital property, an amount equal to the least of the amounts described in subparagraphs 85(1)(d)(i), (ii), and (iii) of the Tax Act.

(2) For the purposes of the joint election referred to in Section 4.01(1)(b), the reference in subparagraph 85(1)(e)(i) of the Tax Act to the “undepreciated capital cost to the taxpayer of all the property of that class immediately before the disposition” will be interpreted to mean that proportion of the undepreciated capital cost to the Vendor of all of the property of that class immediately before the Effective Time that the fair market value at that time of the asset that is transferred is of the fair market value at that time of all property of that class.

(3) For the purposes of the joint elections referred to in Section 4.01(1)(c), if the Vendor so determines, the reference in subparagraph 85(1)(d)(i) of the Tax Act to “4/3 of the taxpayer’s cumulative eligible capital in respect of the business immediately before the disposition” will be interpreted to mean the proportion of 4/3 of the Vendor’s cumulative eligible capital in respect of its business immediately before the transfer to the Purchaser that the transferred eligible capital property in respect of the business (based on fair market value at that time or the amount of the cumulative eligible capital that is attributable to those assets, as determined by the Vendor) is of all of the Vendor’s eligible capital property in respect of the business (based on fair market value at that time or the amount of the cumulative eligible capital that is attributable to those assets, as determined by the Vendor), and the Vendor and the Purchaser will so indicate in their joint election.

(4) The Purchaser will, at the request of the Vendor, jointly elect with the Vendor under corresponding provisions of applicable provincial income tax legislation with respect to the transfer of the Canadian Snack Assets. The provisions of Sections 4.01(1), 4.01(2) and 4.01(3) will apply to the making of any such provincial elections, with necessary changes.

(5) The Vendor and the Purchaser will cooperate with each other in making any amendments to the tax elections referred to in this Section 4.01 as may be required by the Vendor, and the provisions of this Section 4.01 will apply to the making of any such amended elections.

 

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4.02 Stated Capital

The Purchaser will add to its stated capital account maintained for its common shares an amount up to but not exceeding:

 

  (a) for Purchaser Shares issued as part of the Consideration for Elected Property, the aggregate agreed amounts in the election, less the amount of any consideration allocated to such Elected Property other than Purchaser Shares; and

 

  (b) for all other Purchaser Shares issued by the Purchaser pursuant hereto, the fair market value of the assets for which such Purchaser Shares are issued.

4.03 Transfer Taxes

(1) All transfer, land transfer, value added, ad-valorem , excise, sales, use, consumption, goods or services, harmonized sales, retail sales, social services, or other similar taxes or duties (collectively, “ Transfer Taxes ”) payable under any Law on or with respect to the sale and purchase of the Canadian Snack Assets under this Agreement will be the responsibility of the party on whom such Transfer Taxes are imposed or from whom such Transfer Taxes are otherwise due under such Law, and such party will be liable for and will pay, or will cause to be paid, such Transfer Taxes. The party that is liable for a Transfer Tax as set out above will prepare and file any affidavits or returns required in connection with such Transfer Tax at its own cost and expense. To the extent that any Transfer Taxes are required to be paid by a party that is not liable for such Transfer Taxes as set out above, the party that is liable for such Transfer Taxes as set out above will reimburse, or will cause to be reimbursed, to the first-mentioned party such taxes within five Business Days of payment of such Transfer Taxes by such party. All amounts payable by the Purchaser to the Vendor hereunder do not include Transfer Taxes. The Vendor and the Purchaser agree to cooperate with each other in connection with any filings and/or applications for the deferral of any land transfer tax in connection with the transfer, assignment and conveyance of the Freehold Lands.

(2) The Vendor and the Purchaser will, at or before the Effective Time, jointly execute elections, in the prescribed form and containing the prescribed information, under subsection 167(1) of the Excise Tax Act (Canada) to have subsection 167(1.1) of the Excise Tax Act (Canada) apply and under section 75 of the Act respecting the Quebec sales tax to have section 75(1.1) of Act respecting the Quebec sales tax apply to the sale and purchase of the Canadian Snack Assets hereunder so that no tax will be payable in respect of such sale and purchase under Part IX of the Excise Tax Act (Canada) and under the Act respecting the Quebec sales tax . The Purchaser will file the elections in the manner and within the time prescribed by the relevant legislation.

(3) The Vendor and the Purchaser agree that (i) the Vendor will be responsible for accounting for any goods and services tax, harmonized sales tax and/or Quebec sales tax that form part of any receivables acquired by the Purchaser as part of its acquisition of the Canadian Snack Assets, and (ii) the transfer of such receivables will be net of any amount that is in respect of applicable goods and services tax, harmonized sales tax and/or Quebec sales tax so that the Vendor will retain the right to collect such goods and services tax, harmonized sales tax and/or Quebec sales tax. To the extent that the applicable goods and services tax, harmonized sales tax and/or Quebec sales tax on transferred receivables is paid to the Purchaser, the Purchaser will forthwith pay such amounts to the Vendor.

 

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4.04 Property Taxes

All property taxes imposed on or with respect to the Canadian Snack Assets for the tax year that includes the Closing Date will be the responsibility of the party on whom such property taxes are imposed or from whom such property taxes are otherwise due under applicable Law. To the extent that a party is liable for property taxes as set out above, that party will prepare and file all required tax returns incident to those taxes at its own cost and expense.

4.05 Excise Tax Act; Residency

(1) The Vendor is registered under Part IX of the Excise Tax Act (Canada) with registration numbers RT0001 89950 5945 and QST 1019023768 TQ0001. The Vendor is not a non-resident of Canada within the meaning of section 116 of the Tax Act.

(2) The Purchaser is registered under Part IX of the Excise Tax Act (Canada) with registration numbers RT0001 82426 2687 and QST 1218891752 TQ0001.

ARTICLE 5—EMPLOYEE MATTERS

5.01 Employees and Collective Agreements

(1) Schedule 5.01(1) sets out the names of all employees of the Canadian Snack Business as of the Closing Date (“ Employees ”). No later than the Closing Date, the Vendor will provide the Purchaser with information regarding terms and conditions of employment of the Employees in effect as of the Effective Time and such other information which is required by the Purchaser in order to establish, administer and manage the Purchaser’s employment relationship with Employees as of and following the Effective Time, to be jointly determined by the parties acting reasonably. The Vendor may, within 15 Business Days following the Closing Date, deliver to the Purchaser an updated version of Schedule 5.01(1) as may be necessary to correct any errors thereon, any such updated Schedule to be appended to this Agreement in substitution of the then existing Schedule and the employees listed thereon will be deemed to constitute the Employees.

(2) Schedule 5.01(2) sets out all of the collective agreements (“ Collective Agreements ”) to which the Vendor is a party or by which it is otherwise bound, either directly or indirectly by operation of Law, with respect to the Canadian Snack Business.

5.02 Offers of Employment

(1) Effective on and after the Effective Time, the Purchaser will employ all of the Employees who are not covered by the Collective Agreements (“ Non-Union Employees ”) and whose names are listed on Schedule 5.01(1), on the same terms and conditions which are in effect as of the Effective Time for all hourly paid Non-Union Employees of the Vendor and, to the extent that written offers of employment have been provided to salaried Non-Union Employees of the Vendor, on the same terms and conditions which are set out in such written offers of employment with the

 

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Purchaser which have been extended to such salaried Non-Union Employees of the Vendor prior to the Closing Date and which have been accepted by such salaried Non-Union Employees as of the Closing Date. The Purchaser will recognize all past service of Non-Union Employees with the Vendor and, if applicable, Predecessors of the Vendor, to the extent recognized by the Vendor, for all purposes. No later than the Closing Date, the Vendor will provide the Purchaser with all written offers of employment with the Purchaser which have been extended to and accepted by salaried Non-Union Employees of the Vendor. The Purchaser will assume, accept the assignment of and continue to comply with the terms and conditions set out in all such offers of employment effective as of and following the Effective Time. The Purchaser will notify those salaried Non-Union Employees of the Vendor who do not receive written offers of employment with the Purchaser (who, for greater certainty, will be those salaried Non-Union Employees of the Vendor working at the plant level) of the transition of their employment from the Vendor to the Purchaser by notice provided to each such Employee or by the posting of such notice conspicuously in the workplace of such salaried Non-Union Employees. All Non-Union Employees who are not members of the registered pension plans listed on Schedule 6.01(1) and who are on any approved or statutory leave of absence as of the Closing Date will become employees of the Purchaser as of and following the Effective Time.

(2) With respect to Employees who are employed by the Vendor who are covered by the Collective Agreements (“ Unionized Employees ”), effective on and after the Effective Time, the Purchaser will be a successor employer to the Vendor of all Unionized Employees under the Collective Agreements pursuant to the provisions of applicable labour legislation and on and after the Effective Time will be bound by and observe all of the same terms, conditions, rights and obligations of the Vendor in relation to the employment of the Unionized Employees, including under the Collective Agreements.

(3) All items in respect of Employees who become employed by the Purchaser that require adjustment including premiums for unemployment insurance, Canada Pension Plan, employer health tax, applicable statutory hospitalization insurance, accrued wages, salaries and commissions and employee benefit plan payments will be appropriately adjusted to the close of business on the day immediately preceding the Effective Time.

(4) On and following the Effective Time, the Vendor will continue to be solely responsible for, fully discharge, and fully indemnify and save harmless the Purchaser with respect to, all statutory obligations and Liabilities which (i) are accrued and unpaid up to the Effective Time with respect to all Employees; or (ii) which accrue and become payable on or after the Effective Time with respect to Non-Union Employees who do not commence employment with the Purchaser. On and following the Effective Time, the Purchaser will be solely responsible for, fully discharge, and fully indemnify and save harmless the Vendor with respect to all statutory, contractual or common law obligations and Liabilities which accrue on or after the Effective Time with respect to Non-Unionized Employees who commence employment with the Purchaser and all Unionized Employees.

(5) With respect to those Employees who become employees of the Purchaser, and who have any claims under applicable workers’ compensation legislation as of the Effective Time, including any active Employees and any Employees who are on a leave of absence under applicable workers’ compensation legislation as of the Effective Time, the Purchaser will be solely responsible for, and will fully comply with and discharge, all obligations and Liabilities under applicable

 

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workers’ compensation legislation with respect to all such workers’ compensation claims, regardless of when the events underlying such workers’ compensation claims occur, and regardless of whether such workers’ compensation claims are open as of the Effective Time, or are opened or re-opened following the Effective Time, including the obligation to re-employ any such Employees who are on a leave of absence as of the Effective Time and to provide any accommodations which are required under applicable workers’ compensation legislation, human rights legislation or both. The Purchaser will assume, discharge and be liable for all claims, levies, assessments, penalties, deficiencies, Liabilities and other payments and obligations with respect to such Employees under applicable workers’ compensation legislation, and will fully indemnify and save harmless the Vendor for all such claims, levies, assessments, penalties, deficiencies, Liabilities and other payments and obligations, including all reasonable and documented third party costs incurred by the Vendor in relation to such claims. The Vendor will act reasonably in providing the Purchaser with any information reasonably required by the Purchaser in order to discharge the Purchaser’s obligations hereunder. With respect to any payments made by the Vendor after the Effective Time to any workers compensation board in relation to any Employees who become employees of the Purchaser, the Purchaser will fully indemnify and save harmless the Vendor for such payments within 30 days following the end of each quarter-end during which the applicable payment was paid by the Vendor. With respect to any payments received by the Vendor from any workers compensation board after the Effective Time in relation to any Employees who become employees of the Purchaser, the Vendor will remit such payments to the Purchaser within 30 days following the end of each quarter-end during which the applicable payment was received by the Vendor. With respect to any payments received by the Purchaser from any workers compensation board after the Effective Time in relation to any employees of the Vendor, including any Employees who do not become employees of the Purchaser, the Purchaser will remit such payments to the Vendor within 30 days following the end of each quarter-end during which the applicable payment was received by the Purchaser. The parties will act reasonably in providing the other party with any information reasonably required by the other party in order to discharge their respective payment obligations hereunder.

(6) The Vendor will transfer to the Purchaser the information contained in the complete personnel files maintained by the Vendor as of the Closing Date in respect of each of the Employees who commence employment with the Purchaser. The exchange of and access to such information will be handled in accordance with article VI of the Separation Agreement.

5.03 Specified Incentive Plans

(1) With respect to those Employees who commence employment with the Purchaser as of the Effective Time, and who are eligible to participate in a Specified Incentive Plan immediately prior to the Effective Time, the Purchaser will establish (or will arrange for another member of the SnackCo Group to establish) new incentive plans for the year ending December 31, 2012 (the “ SnackCo Incentive Plans ”) which will be on the same terms and conditions and identical in all other respects to the Specified Incentive Plans in effect immediately prior to the Closing Date. All Employees who participated in a Specified Incentive Plan immediately prior to the Closing Date will be eligible to participate in the corresponding SnackCo Incentive Plan effective as of and following the Effective Time. For the purpose of calculating the amounts payable to an eligible Employee under a SnackCo Incentive Plan for the year ending December 31, 2012, the period between January 1, 2012 and the Closing Date in which an eligible Employee was employed by the Vendor and eligible to participate in a Specified Incentive Plan will be deemed to be service with the Purchaser.

 

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(2) With respect to the portion of the incentive payments under the SnackCo Incentive Plans which is determined based on the achievement of specified targets for the third quarter of 2012 (July 1 to September 30, 2012), the Vendor will be responsible for calculating the quarterly incentive payments, if any, to be paid by the Purchaser to each eligible Employee participating in the SnackCo Incentive Plans with respect to the third quarter of 2012 and will advise the Purchaser of the same when such results are known to the Vendor. The Purchaser will be responsible for paying any such quarterly incentive payments to eligible Employees who participate in the SnackCo Incentive Plans at the same time as such quarterly incentive payments are paid by the Vendor to eligible employees of the Vendor under the Specified Incentive Plans.

(3) The Purchaser will be solely responsible for all amounts payable to those Employees who commence employment with the Purchaser as of the Effective Time under the SnackCo Incentive Plans with respect to all periods ending on or after January 1, 2012. The Vendor will be solely responsible for all amounts payable to employees of the Vendor who do not commence employment with the Purchaser as of the Closing Date under a Specified Incentive Plan for all periods ending on or after January 1, 2012.

ARTICLE 6—PENSIONS AND BENEFITS MATTERS

6.01 Assignment and Assumption of Registered Pension Plans

(1) The Vendor hereby assigns to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser hereby assumes from the Vendor, sponsorship and administration of the six registered pension plans listed on Schedule 6.01(1) (“ Stand-Alone Registered Pension Plans ”), as of and with effect from the Effective Time.

(2) The Vendor and the Purchaser will execute an assignment and assumption agreement, concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, with respect to each of the Stand-Alone Registered Pension Plans substantially in the form of the agreement attached as Schedule 6.01(2).

6.02 Registered Pension Plan Transfers

(1) Effective as of the Effective Time, the Purchaser will establish new registered pension plans as successor plans (“ SnackCo Pension Plans ”) to the two registered pension plans administered by the Vendor listed on Schedule 6.02(1) (“ Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans ”). Each SnackCo Pension Plan will have terms and features (including benefit accrual provisions) that are substantially identical to the corresponding Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plan. Effective as of the Effective Time, the members of the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans who are employed by the Vendor in the Canadian Snack Business as of the Closing Date, and who become employed by the Purchaser effective the Effective Time (the “ Transferred Employees from Commingled Plans ”) will cease to actively participate in and accrue benefits under the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans and will commence participation in and accrue benefits under one of the SnackCo Pension Plans. Each SnackCo Pension Plan will assume liability from the corresponding Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plan for all benefits accrued or earned (whether or not vested) by the Transferred Employees from Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans, subject to applicable Laws and the completion of the transfer of assets contemplated by this Section 6.02.

 

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(2) The Vendor and the Purchaser acknowledge that the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans are currently not fully funded, and that additional contributions are required in accordance with applicable Laws. The Purchaser will be responsible for all contributions that are required to be made under applicable Laws for periods after the Effective Time in respect of the benefits which Transferred Employees from Commingled Plans have accrued under the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans, subject to the completion of the transfer of assets contemplated by this Section 6.02. All such Purchaser contributions will be made to the SnackCo Pension Plans.

(3) Immediately following the Closing Date, the Vendor will cause its actuary to calculate the value, as of the Effective Time, of the defined benefit assets to be transferred from each of the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans to the corresponding SnackCo Pension Plan in respect of the benefits which Transferred Employees from Commingled Plans have accrued under the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans up to the Effective Time. The asset transfer amounts will be determined in accordance with paragraph 8(b) of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario’s Policy A700-200 or in accordance with Chapter XII of the Supplemental Pension Plans Act of Quebec , as applicable, using the same assumptions and valuation methodology that were used in the December 31, 2011 funding actuarial valuation reports for the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans, including any necessary updates to the solvency assumptions to ensure that they are appropriate as of the Effective Time (the “ Pension Plan Transfer Amounts ”). For greater certainty, the solvency assumptions will be those assumptions in effect as at the Effective Time and determined in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ Education Note published by the Pension Plan Financial Reporting Committee, as updated from time to time, providing guidance on assumptions for solvency and hypothetical windup valuations and in accordance with the Standards of Practice for Pension Commuted Values published by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries effective February 1, 2011, as applicable.

(4) No later than 30 days following the Closing Date, the Vendor will apply to the applicable pension regulatory authorities for consent to transfer the Pension Plan Transfer Amounts and the defined contribution account balances of Transferred Employees from Commingled Plans to the SnackCo Pension Plans. The Vendor will make a separate application in respect of the transfer of assets and liabilities from each of the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans. The Vendor will cause to be prepared all applications, reports and other materials required under applicable laws to obtain such consent and will diligently pursue such applications. The Purchaser will act reasonably in providing all information reasonably requested by the Vendor in order to pursue such applications.

(5) Within 30 days of receiving the consent of the applicable pension regulatory authority to each of the applications described in this Section 6.02, the Vendor will, in respect of each Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plan, transfer to the corresponding SnackCo Pension Plan assets in kind and in cash with a total value equal to the applicable Pension Plan Transfer Amount, adjusted as follows:

 

  (a) decreased by the aggregate amount of payments made from the applicable Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plan to the Transferred Employees from Commingled Plans in order to satisfy any benefit payment obligation with respect to such members of the applicable Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plan following the Closing Date (adjusted to reflect the applicable rate of return determined under clause (c) below),

 

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  (b) decreased by the aggregate amount of charges, expenses and other costs reasonably attributable to the administration of Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans in respect of the benefits of Transferred Employees from Commingled Plans (adjusted to reflect the applicable rate of return determined under clause (c) below), and

 

  (c) increased or decreased, as the case may be, in order to reflect the fund rate of return of the assets in the applicable Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plan during the period from the Closing Date to the date of transfer

(the “ Adjusted Pension Plan Transfer Amounts ”).

In addition to the transfer of the Adjusted Pension Plan Transfer Amounts, the Vendor will, in respect of each Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plan, transfer to the corresponding SnackCo Pension Plan the defined contribution account balances in respect of Transferred Employees from Commingled Plans.

(6) The Vendor will transfer assets in kind (rather than in cash) to the SnackCo Pension Plans, to the extent commercially reasonable. The Vendor will, prior to the date that the Pension Plan Transfer Amount (adjusted as described in Section 6.02(5)) is transferred to each SnackCo Pension Plan:

 

  (a) administer the assets of the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans in accordance with applicable Laws;

 

  (b) continue to direct the investment of the assets of the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans in accordance with the terms of such plans and applicable pension legislation, and will not change the investment of assets that are allocable to the Pension Plan Transfer Amounts from the manner in which they are invested as of the Closing Date without the prior written consent of the Purchaser, which will not be unreasonably withheld;

 

  (c) keep the Purchaser fully informed regarding the status of the regulatory applications described in this Section 6.02;

 

  (d) promptly provide the Purchaser from time to time with information reasonably requested by the Purchaser regarding the assets, the investment performance of the assets, and the expenses charged to the assets in the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans; and

 

  (e) provide the Purchaser with copies of all documentation relating to the payments made from the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans to the Transferred Employees from Commingled Plans, including pension election forms submitted to the Vendor or its agents by the Transferred Employees from Commingled Plans.

 

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(7) If the applicable pension regulatory authority refuses to consent to the application of the Vendor described in this Section 6.02 with respect to any Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plan, and takes the position that it will consent if a different amount is proposed to be transferred or if a certain assumption or method of calculation is used to determine the Pension Plan Transfer Amounts, the Vendor and the Purchaser will proceed on the basis necessary to obtain the consent of such regulatory authority.

(8) Subject to the transfer of the Pension Plan Transfer Amounts, the Purchaser assumes responsibility for the benefits accrued by the Transferred Employees from Commingled Plans under the Vendor Commingled Registered Pension Plans up to the Effective Time.

(9) The Vendor and the Purchaser acknowledge that several members of the Retirement Plan for Non-Unionized Salaried Employees – Former Employees of Kraft Limited (Quebec registration number 26314) will become employed by the Purchaser as of and with effect from the Effective Time. The assets and liabilities of such members which have accrued up to the Effective Time under such registered pension plan shall remain the responsibility of the Vendor pursuant to applicable pension laws and the terms of such registered pension plan.

6.03 Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan

The Vendor hereby assigns to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser hereby assumes from the Vendor, as of and with effect from the Effective Time, all of the rights, obligations and liabilities of the Vendor with respect to the group registered retirement savings plan accounts that are provided by the Vendor (a) to the Non-Union Employees and Unionized Employees, and (b) to any other individuals who are members of the Stand-Alone Registered Pension Plans.

6.04 Non-Registered Savings Plan Accounts

The Vendor hereby assigns to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser hereby assumes from the Vendor, as of and with effect from the Effective Time, all of the rights, obligations and liabilities of the Vendor with respect to the non-registered savings plan accounts that are provided by the Vendor (a) to the Non-Union Employees and Unionized Employees, and (b) to any other individuals who are members of the Stand-Alone Registered Pension Plans.

6.05 Supplemental Top Up Plans

The Vendor hereby assigns to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser hereby assumes from the Vendor, as of and with effect from the Effective Time, all of the rights, obligations and liability of the Vendor regarding the entitlements of all Employees who become employed by the Purchaser effective the Effective Time, to supplemental, unregistered top-up pension payments, including, for greater certainty, the Employees described in Section 6.02(9). The Vendor will retain all of the rights, obligations and liabilities of the Vendor regarding the supplemental, unregistered top-up pension payment entitlements of individuals previously employed by the Vendor whose employment with the Vendor ceased prior to the Effective Time.

6.06 Post-Retirement Health and Welfare Benefits

The Vendor hereby assigns to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser hereby assumes from the Vendor, as of and with effect from the Effective Time, all of the rights, obligations and liability of the Vendor with respect to post-retirement health and welfare benefit entitlements of the members of the Stand-Alone Registered Pension Plans whose employment with the Vendor ceased prior to the Effective Time. With respect to Employees who become employed by the Purchaser effective the Effective Time, the Purchaser will, in the case of Unionized Employees, provide post-retirement health and welfare benefit entitlements as required by Section 5.02(2) and, in the case of the Non-Union Employees, provide post-retirement health and welfare benefit entitlements on the same terms and conditions which are in effect as of the Effective Time as required by Section 5.02(1).

 

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6.07 Long-Term Disability Liabilities

The Vendor will be exclusively responsible for the cost and administration of all long-term disability income payments that become due either before or after the Closing Date to all individuals who were employed in the SnackCo Business and were in receipt of long-term disability income payments as at the Closing Date in respect of claims arising before the Closing Date, regardless of whether such individuals become employed by the Purchaser.

ARTICLE 7—CLOSING ARRANGEMENTS AND TERMINATION

7.01 Closing

The transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be completed at the Effective Time at the offices of McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Suite 5300, Toronto-Dominion Bank Tower, 66 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5K 1E6.

7.02 Survival

The covenants of the Vendor and of the Purchaser set out in this Agreement will survive the completion of the sale and purchase of the Canadian Snack Assets herein provided for and, notwithstanding such completion, will continue in full force and effect for the benefit of the other party in accordance with the terms thereof.

7.03 Termination

This Agreement may be terminated by the written agreement of the Vendor and the Purchaser. This Agreement will terminate automatically, and without any further action or formality, upon the termination of the Separation Agreement in accordance with section 8.3 of the Separation Agreement.

ARTICLE 8—GENERAL

8.01 Application of the Separation Agreement

(1) Without limiting the generality of Section 8.01(2), the following provisions of the Separation Agreement are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference and, unless otherwise expressly specified herein, such provisions will apply to the Vendor and the Purchaser as if fully set forth in this Agreement, mutatis, mutandis :

 

  (a) Section 2.2 ( Governmental Approvals and Consents; Transfers, Assignments and Assumptions Not Effected Prior to the Distribution );

 

  (b) Section 2.4 ( Novation of GroceryCo Liabilities );

 

  (c) Section 2.5 ( Novation of SnackCo Liabilities );

 

  (d) Section 4.1 ( Further Assurances ); and

 

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  (e) Article VIII ( Miscellaneous ), other than Section 8.2 ( Expenses ), Section 8.7 ( Interpretation ) and Section 8.10 ( Governing Law ) thereof.

(2) Except as expressly provided in the Separation Agreement, this Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement, the Vendor acknowledges that it is a member of the GroceryCo Group and the Purchaser acknowledges that it is a member of the SnackCo Group and, in each case and as such, each of the Vendor and the Purchaser is subject to, and will observe, perform and be bound by, the provisions of the Separation Agreement and any other Ancillary Agreement that are expressly stated therein to apply, or that are otherwise required by the context thereof to apply, to the Vendor, the Purchaser or both. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each of the Vendor and the Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that it is subject to, and will observe, perform and be bound by, the following provisions of the Separation Agreement:

 

  (a) Article IV ( Further Assurances; Additional Agreements );

 

  (b) Article V ( Mutual Releases; Indemnification );

 

  (c) Article VI ( Exchange of Information; Litigation Management; Confidentiality ); and

 

  (d) subject to Section 8.03 of this Agreement, Article VII ( Dispute Resolution ).

(3) In this Section 8.01, unless the context otherwise requires, references to an “Article” or “Section” will mean Articles or Sections of the Separation Agreement, and references in the material incorporated herein by reference will be references to the Separation Agreement.

8.02 Application of the Tax Sharing Agreement

(1) Without limiting the generality of Section 8.02(2) or 8.02(3) of this Agreement, Section 4.04 ( Tax Benefits ) of the Tax Sharing Agreement is hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference and, unless otherwise expressly specified herein, such provision will apply to the Vendor and the Purchaser as if fully set forth in this Agreement, mutatis, mutandis .

(2) Except as expressly provided in the Tax Sharing Agreement, this Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement, the Vendor acknowledges that it is a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group and the Purchaser acknowledges that it is a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group. As such, the Vendor and the Purchaser acknowledge that the Purchaser is entitled to the benefits of Sections 5.03(a) and 5.04 of the Tax Sharing Agreement as they relate to Canadian Transaction Taxes imposed on the Purchaser or for which the Purchaser is liable and the Vendor is entitled to the benefits of Sections 5.03(b) and 5.04 of the Tax Sharing Agreement as they relate to Canadian Transaction Taxes imposed on the Vendor or for which the Vendor is liable.

(3) Each of the Vendor and the Purchaser is subject to, and will observe, perform and be bound by, the provisions of the Tax Sharing Agreement that are expressly stated therein to apply, or that are otherwise required by the context thereof to apply, to the Vendor, the Purchaser or both. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each of the Vendor and the Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that it is subject to, and will observe, perform and be bound by, the following provisions of the Tax Sharing Agreement:

 

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  (a) Article VIII ( Tax Contests ), other than Section 8.02(b) ( Non-Canadian Transaction Tax Contests ) thereof and acknowledging that Section 8.02(c) ( Canadian Transaction Tax Contest ) applies between SnackCo and GroceryCo and not their Subsidiaries;

 

  (b) Article IX (Payments), other than Section 9.03 ( Characterization of Payments ) thereof; and

 

  (c) Article X ( Miscellaneous ), other than Section 10.11 ( Governing Law ) thereof and acknowledging that Section 10.01(d) ( Competent Authority Claims ) applies between SnackCo and GroceryCo and not their Subsidiaries.

(4) In this Section 8.02, unless the context otherwise requires, references to an “Article” or “Section” will mean Articles or Sections of the Tax Sharing Agreement, and references in the material incorporated herein by reference will be references to the Tax Sharing Agreement.

8.03 Dispute Resolution

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in article VII of the Separation Agreement, any Dispute that relates primarily or exclusively to this Agreement, or a breach thereof (a “ Canadian Dispute ”), will be resolved pursuant to the dispute resolutions provisions set forth in article VII of the Separation Agreement; provided, however, that the place of any arbitration commenced in connection therewith will be Toronto, Ontario. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that a Dispute is commenced pursuant to article VII of the Separation Agreement that is substantially interconnected with or that depends substantially on the outcome of a then-pending Canadian Dispute, the Vendor and the Purchaser may, by written agreement, jointly elect to waive the provisions of this Section 8.03 and to discontinue such separate Canadian Dispute and, instead, to combine such Canadian Dispute with such other Dispute commenced pursuant to the Separation Agreement, and the place of any arbitration commenced in connection with such other Dispute will be New York City, New York.

8.04 Notices

In addition to the provisions of section 8.6 of the Separation Agreement (and section 10.08 of the Tax Sharing Agreement), any demand, notice or other communication to be given in connection with this Agreement must be given in writing and will be given by personal delivery or by electronic means of communication addressed to the recipient as follows:

To the Vendor:

Kraft Canada Inc.

95 Moatfield Drive

North York, Ontario M3B 3L6

Fax No.: (416) 441-5328

Attention :     Chief Counsel

 

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To the Purchaser:

Mondelez Canada Inc.

2660 Matheson Boulevard East

Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5M2

Email: susannah.riggs@mdlz.com

Attention :     Chief Counsel

or to such other street address, individual or electronic communication number or address as may be designated by notice given by either party to the other. Any demand, notice or other communication given by personal delivery will be conclusively deemed to have been given on the day of actual delivery thereof and, if given by electronic communication, on the day of transmittal thereof if given during the normal business hours of the recipient and on the Business Day during which such normal business hours next occur if not given during such hours on any day. If the party giving any demand, notice or other communication knows or ought reasonably to know of any difficulties with the postal system that might affect the delivery of mail, any such demand, notice or other communication may not be mailed but must be given by personal delivery or by electronic communication.

8.05 Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. For the purpose of all legal proceedings this Agreement will be deemed to have been performed in the Province of Ontario.

( Signature Page Follows)

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement.

 

MONDELEZ CANADA INC.
Per:   /s/ Rosanne Angotti
 

Name: Rosanne Angotti

Title: President and Secretary

KRAFT CANADA INC.
Per:   /s/ Kelly MacGregor
 

Name: Kelly MacGregor

Title: Assistant Secretary

Exhibit 2.3

EXECUTION COPY

 

 

MASTER OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE AGREEMENT REGARDING

PATENTS, TRADE SECRETS AND RELATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

between

KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC,

KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS LLC,

KRAFT FOODS UK LTD.

and

KRAFT FOODS R&D INC.

EFFECTIVE AS OF THE DISTRIBUTION DATE

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     Page  

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     2   

Section 1.1 Table of Definitions

     2   

Section 1.2 Certain Defined Terms

     4   

ARTICLE II ASSIGNMENT AND OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

     10   

Section 2.1 Assignment and Ownership of Patents

     10   

Section 2.2 Assignment and Ownership of Trade Secrets and Know-How

     11   

Section 2.3 Ownership of Meridian Information

     12   

Section 2.4 Ownership of R&D Suite

     13   

Section 2.5 Ownership of Tassimo Intellectual Property

     13   

Section 2.6 Additional Obligations Under the Other Party’s Patents

     13   

Section 2.7 Prior Grants

     14   

Section 2.8 Further Assurances

     14   

Section 2.9 Mistaken Allocations

     14   

Section 2.10 Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties

     14   

ARTICLE III LICENSED PATENT RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS, GENERALLY

     15   

Section 3.1 Rights in the Non-Licensed Patents

     15   

Section 3.2 Rights to Group Brands Licensed Patents

     15   

Section 3.3 Rights to Global Brands Licensed Patents

     15   

Section 3.4 Rights to Sublicense Licensed Patent Rights

     16   

Section 3.5 Restrictions on Licensed Patent Rights – Excluding LCRB and MGC

     17   

Section 3.6 Restrictions on Use of Restricted Technologies

     18   

Section 3.7 Restrictions on Use of Licensed Patents in Event of a Sale or Transfer

     18   

Section 3.8 Required License for a Party’s Business

     19   

Section 3.9 Duration

     19   

ARTICLE IV LICENSED TRADE SECRETS AND KNOW-HOW RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS, GENERALLY

     19   

Section 4.1 Rights in the Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

     20   

Section 4.2 Rights to Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

     20   

Section 4.3 Rights to Global Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

     20   

 

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Section 4.4 Rights to Sublicense Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

     20   

Section 4.5 Restrictions on Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How – Excluding LCRB and MGC

     21   

Section 4.6 Restrictions on Use of Restricted Technologies

     22   

Section 4.7 Restrictions on Use of Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How in Event of a Sale or Transfer

     22   

Section 4.8 Required License for a Party’s Business

     24   

Section 4.9 Duration

     24   

ARTICLE V LICENSED LCRB AND MGC RELATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS

     24   

Section 5.1 LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property Rights

     24   

Section 5.2 MGC Licensed Intellectual Property Rights

     28   

ARTICLE VI THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS

     31   

Section 6.1 Licensed Intellectual Property Subject to Third Party Rights or Agreements

     31   

Section 6.2 Indemnification by Licensee for Third Party Agreements

     32   

ARTICLE VII DEVELOPMENT, PROSECUTION AND MAINTENANCE OF LICENSED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

     32   

Section 7.1 Derivatives of Licensed Patents

     32   

Section 7.2 Pipeline Invention Disclosures and Patents

     34   

Section 7.3 Party’s Abandonment of Licensed Patents

     35   

Section 7.4 Foreign Prosecution of Licensed Patents

     36   

Section 7.5 Further Assurances

     37   

Section 7.6 Allocation of Patent Prosecution Costs

     37   

ARTICLE VIII ENFORCEMENT AND LITIGATION OF LICENSED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

     39   

Section 8.1 Management of Intellectual Property Claims/Litigation; Allocation of Intellectual Property Litigation Costs

     39   

ARTICLE IX TERM; TERMINATION

     40   

Section 9.1 Term

     41   

Section 9.2 Termination

     41   

Section 9.3 Effect of Termination

     41   

Section 9.4 Material Breach

     41   

ARTICLE X CONFIDENTIALITY

     41   

Section 10.1 Confidentiality; Protection of Trade Secrets

     41   

 

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ARTICLE XI DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

     41   

Section 11.1 Licensed Intellectual Property Governance

     41   

Section 11.2 Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution Procedures

     41   

Section 11.3 Bi-Annual Intellectual Property Review Meetings

     42   

Section 11.4 Non-Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution

     43   

ARTICLE XII LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

     43   

Section 12.1 Limitation of Liability

     43   

Section 12.2 Indemnification

     43   

ARTICLE XIII MISCELLANEOUS

     44   

Section 13.1 Coordination with Certain Ancillary Agreements; Conflicts

     44   

Section 13.2 Canadian Exclusion

     44   

Section 13.3 Affiliates and Subsidiaries

     44   

Section 13.4 Expenses

     44   

Section 13.5 Amendment and Modification

     44   

Section 13.6 Waiver

     45   

Section 13.7 Notices

     45   

Section 13.8 Interpretation

     46   

Section 13.9 Counting Days

     46   

Section 13.10 Entire Agreement

     46   

Section 13.11 No Third Party Beneficiaries

     47   

Section 13.12 Governing Law

     47   

Section 13.13 Assignment

     47   

Section 13.14 Severability

     47   

Section 13.15 Counterparts

     47   

Section 13.16 Facsimile Signature

     48   

 

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Schedules

 

1.2(a)

   Regions/Countries/Markets

1.2(b)

   Key Overlap Business

1.2(c)

   Defined Territory

1.2(d)

   LCRB

1.2(e)

   MGC

1.2(f)

   Non-Key Overlap Business

1.2(g)

   Amounts

2.1(b)

   Group Brands Licensed Patents

2.1(c)

   Global Brands Licensed Patents

2.2(b)

   Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

2.2(c)

   Global Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

2.5(a)

   Tassimo Patents

2.5(b)

   Tassimo Trade Secrets and Know-How

3.1(a)

   Group Brands Non-Licensed Patents

3.1(b)

   Global Brands Non-Licensed Patents

3.3(b)

   Cadbury Licensed Patents

3.5(a)(i)

   Packaging and Research Patents

3.6(a)

   Restricted Technologies

4.1(a)

   Group Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

4.1(b)

   Global Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

5.1(a)(i)

   LCRB Licensed Patents

5.1(a)(ii)

   LCRB Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

5.2(a)(i)

   MGC Licensed Patents

5.2(a)(ii)

   MGC Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

6.1

   Third Party Agreements

 

Exhibits

 

A

   Tassimo IP Agreement

B

   Form of Patent Assignment

C

   Project Statement for LCRB

D

   Project Statement for MGC

 

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MASTER OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE AGREEMENT REGARDING

PATENTS, TRADE SECRETS AND RELATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

MASTER OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE AGREEMENT REGARDING PATENTS, TRADE SECRETS AND RELATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, effective as of the Distribution Date (as defined in the Separation Agreement (as defined below)) (this “ Agreement ”), between Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Global Brands ”), Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Group Brands ”), Kraft Foods UK Ltd., a company organized under the laws of the United Kingdom, and Kraft Foods R&D, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

RECITALS

A. Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ Kraft Foods Inc. ” or “ SnackCo ”) and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ Kraft Foods Group, Inc. ” or “ GroceryCo ”) have entered into the Separation and Distribution Agreement (the “ Separation Agreement ”), effective as of the Distribution Date, under which Kraft Foods Inc. will distribute to the Record Holders (as defined in the Separation Agreement), on a pro rata basis, all the outstanding shares of GroceryCo Common Stock (as defined in the Separation Agreement) owned by Kraft Foods Inc. on the Distribution Date (the “ Distribution ”).

B. Prior to the Distribution, Kraft Foods Inc., acting through itself and its direct and indirect Subsidiaries (as defined in the Separation Agreement), has conducted the GroceryCo Business (as defined in the Separation Agreement) and the SnackCo Business (as defined in the Separation Agreement). Pursuant to the Distribution, Kraft Foods Inc. is being separated into two publicly traded companies: (i) GroceryCo, which will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the GroceryCo Business; and (ii) SnackCo, which will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the SnackCo Business; and each party (via its respective intellectual property holding company), GroceryCo and SnackCo, shall own all right, title and interest in and to certain intellectual property.

C. In furtherance of the separation of Kraft Foods Inc. into two publicly traded companies pursuant to the Separation Agreement, Section 2.1(b) of the Separation Agreement requires GroceryCo and SnackCo to, and to cause their respective Subsidiaries to, (i) transfer to one or more members of the GroceryCo Group (as defined in the Separation Agreement) all of the right, title and interest of the SnackCo Group (as defined in the Separation Agreement) in and to all GroceryCo Assets (as defined in the Separation Agreement) and (ii) transfer to one or more members of the SnackCo Group all of the right, title and interest of the GroceryCo Group in and to all SnackCo Assets (as defined in the Separation Agreement).

D. Whereas, as part of the foregoing, GroceryCo and SnackCo, through their respective companies, Group Brands and Global Brands, desire to assign ownership of certain intellectual property from Global Brands and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries (including Kraft Foods UK Ltd. and Kraft Foods R&D Inc.) to Group Brands, and wherein Global Brands and Group Brands desire to license to the other party certain of its intellectual property.

 

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E. Whereas, Kraft Canada Inc. and Mondelez Canada Inc. are entering into the “ Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement ,” which addresses, inter alia, the parties’ respective rights with respect to the Canadian Intellectual Property.

F. Pursuant to the Trademarks and Related Intellectual Property (“ Trademark Agreement ”), Group Brands and Global Brands have entered into an agreement which addresses, inter alia, trademarks and brand related copyrights used in the conduct of the GroceryCo Business and the SnackCo Business.

G. Pursuant to the Agreement for the License of Tassimo Intellectual Property and Provision of Services to Support the Tassimo System Arrangements (“ Tassimo IP Agreement ”) attached as Exhibit A , Group Brands and Global Brands have entered into an agreement governing the parties’ rights and obligations regarding the Tassimo Intellectual Property.

H. The parties desire to enter into this Agreement on the following terms and conditions to set forth their agreements regarding the ownership, licensing and rights to use Patents, Trade Secrets and related Intellectual Property (each as defined below) used in the conduct of the GroceryCo Business and the SnackCo Business.

I. It is intended that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will qualify as a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes pursuant to Sections 355 and 368 of the Code.

AGREEMENT

In consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1 Table of Definitions . A capitalized term used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined in this Agreement will have the meanings ascribed to such term in the Separation Agreement. In the event that a capitalized term is defined both in this Agreement and in a different agreement (i.e., the Separation Agreement), the definition in this Agreement shall prevail. The following terms have the meanings set forth on the pages referenced below:

 

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Definition

   Page  

ACV

     4   

Agreement

     1   

Aladdin IP

     4   

Anaqua

     4   

Annual Optional Rights Fee

     4   

Black Box

     4   

Bud IP

     4   

Business

     5   

Cadbury Licensed Patents

     5   

Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement

     2   

Canadian Intellectual Property

     5   

Co-Manufacturer

     5   

Defined Territory

     5   

Derivative

     32   

Derivative Patent Application

     32   

Direct Entry

     5   

Dispute

     42   

Distribution

     1   

Finished Product

     5   

GCC Countries

     5   

Global Brands

     1   

Global Brands Licensed Patents

     5   

Global Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and
Know-How

     5   

Global Brands Non-Licensed Patents

     5   

Global Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

     5   

Global Brands Patents

     5   

Global Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How

     5   

GroceryCo

     1   

GroceryCo Business

     1   

Group Brands

     1   

Group Brands Licensed Patents

     5   

Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and
Know-How

     5   

Group Brands Non-Licensed Patents

     5   

Group Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and
Know-How

     5   

Group Brands Patents

     6   

Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How

     6   

Indemnified Parties

     32   

Indemnitor

     43   

Intellectual Property

     6   

Definition

   Page  

Invention Disclosure

     6   

Key Overlap Business

     7   

Know-How

     7   

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

     1   

Kraft Foods Inc.

     1   

Latin American Countries

     7   

LCRB

     7   

LCRB Defined Territory

     7   

LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property

     7   

LCRB Licensed Patents

     7   

LCRB Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

     7   

LCRB Optional Market

     7   

Licensed Intellectual Property

     7   

Licensed Patent(s)

     7   

Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

     7   

Meridian

     8   

MGC

     8   

MGC Defined Territory

     8   

MGC Licensed Intellectual Property

     8   

MGC Licensed Patents

     8   

MGC Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

     8   

MGC Optional Market

     8   

Non-Key Overlap Business

     8   

Non-Licensed Patents

     8   

Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How

     8   

Packaging and Research Patents

     8   

Patent Assignment

     9   

Patents

     8   

R&D Suite

     9   

RDQ

     41   

Regions

     9   

Restricted Technologies

     9   

Separation Agreement

     1   

SKU

     5   

SnackCo

     1   

SnackCo Business

     1   

Substantial Amount

     9   

Substantial Presence

     9   

Supplier

     9   

Tassimo Intellectual Property

     9   

Tassimo IP Agreement

     2   

Tassimo Patents

     9   

Tassimo Trade Secrets and Know-How

     9   

Third Party Agreements

     9   

Total Optional Rights Fee

     10   

Trade Secrets

     10   

Trade Secrets and Know-How

     10   

Trademark Agreement

     2   

Undefined Territory

     10   
  
  
  
 

 

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Section 1.2 Certain Defined Terms . For purposes of this Agreement:

ACV ” means All Commodity Volume, which is a measure of the total annual dollar sales of all items sold within all retail stores selling food and beverage products within a geographic area. Product distribution is described as “% ACV,” which is a measure of the distribution of a particular product within a geographic area that is calculated by dividing (a) the total annual dollar sales of all items sold within the stores in which the particular product being measured is sold within that geography, by (b) the total ACV for that geography.

Aladdin IP ” means those certain Patents listed under the heading “ Aladdin ” in Schedule 2.1(b) (Group Brands Licensed Patents) and those certain associated Trade Secrets and Know-How listed under the heading “ Aladdin ” in Schedule 2.2(b) (Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How). For the purposes of this Agreement, Aladdin IP shall be governed by the limitations and restrictions as those of Powdered Beverages as noted in Schedule 1.2(b) and Schedule 1.2(c) .

Anaqua ” means the Anaqua database or any replacement or other similar or future iteration thereof, which may include information regarding: the filing, prosecution and maintenance of intellectual property; copies or drafts of Invention Disclosure forms; intellectual property filing plans or strategies; information regarding or related to patentability, freedom to operate, searches, opinions and strategies; documents prepared in connection with, related to or submitted to an applicable intellectual property office; Trade Secrets and Know-How and/or other confidential or proprietary information associated with the Patents or the GroceryCo Business and SnackCo Business; and may include information related to the former CPI database.

Annual Optional Rights Fee ” means the amount listed under the heading “ Annual Optional Rights Fee ” in Schedule 1.2(g) .

Black Box ” means a mechanism to protect proprietary technology from full technical disclosure to a third party (e.g. Co-Manufacturer or Supplier) such that the third party can use the technology without any understanding of the actual technology or the proprietary details regarding the technology. That is, the technology (the input) is sufficiently protected while providing a means for the third party to use (the output).

Bud IP ” means those certain Patents listed under the heading “ Bud ” in Schedule 2.1(b) (Group Brands Licensed Patents) and those certain associated Trade Secrets and Know-How listed under the heading “ Bud ” in Schedule 2.2(b) (Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How). For the purposes of this Agreement, Bud IP shall be governed by the limitations and restrictions as those of Coffee as noted in Schedule 1.2(b) and Schedule 1.2(c) .

 

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Business ” means the GroceryCo Business or the SnackCo Business, as the context requires.

Cadbury Licensed Patents ” means certain Patents that are owned by Global Brands which relate to the Cadbury business and which are identified in Schedule 3.3(b) .

Canadian Intellectual Property ” means those certain Patents and certain associated Trade Secrets and Know-How listed in Schedule 13.2 that are owned by Kraft Canada Inc., Mondelez Canada Inc. or an Affiliate that is domiciled in Canada.

Co-Manufacturer ” means a third party that converts raw materials and/or semi-finished ingredients into a Finished Product or components at a non-GroceryCo/SnackCo facility.

Defined Territory ” means those jurisdictions specific to each party with respect to a particular Key Overlap Business as identified on Schedule 1.2(c) .

Direct Entry ” by a party means the entry into a country or region for the sale of a product by such party where such product has been produced at a manufacturing facility which is majority owned and controlled by the party (or one of its Affiliates or Subsidiaries), regardless of where such manufacturing facility is located.

Finished Product ” means a product which undergoes no further processing and is wrapped in packaging suitable for the consumer as a stand-alone stock keeping unit or (“SKU”).

GCC Countries ” means the countries listed under the heading “ GCC Countries ” in Schedule 1.2(a) .

Global Brands Licensed Patents ” means those Patents that are owned by Global Brands that are listed in Schedule 2.1(c) and any Patents resulting from the Invention Disclosures or Patent applications listed therein, including any and all continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, reissues, reexaminations and renewals of any of the above, and any foreign counterparts of any of the foregoing, but excludes the Tassimo Patents.

Global Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means those Trade Secrets and Know-How that are owned by Global Brands and to which Group Brands has the right to obtain a license under this Agreement, including those Trade Secrets and Know-How listed in Schedule 2.2(c) , but excludes the Tassimo Trade Secrets and Know-How.

Global Brands Non-Licensed Patents ” means those Patents that are owned by Global Brands that are listed in Schedule 3.1(b) and any Patents resulting from the Invention Disclosures or Patent applications listed therein, including any and all continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, reissues, reexaminations and renewals of any of the above, and any foreign counterparts of any of the foregoing.

Global Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means those Trade Secrets and Know-How that are owned by Global Brands and to which Group Brands does not have the right to obtain a license under this Agreement, including those Trade Secrets and Know-How listed in Schedule 4.1(b) .

Global Brands Patents ” means those Patents that are owned by Global Brands and includes the Global Brands Non-Licensed Patents and the Global Brands Licensed Patents.

Global Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means those Trade Secrets and Know-How that are owned by Global Brands and includes the Global Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How and the Global Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

Group Brands Licensed Patents ” means those Patents that are owned by Group Brands that are listed in Schedule 2.1(b) and any Patents resulting from the Invention Disclosures or Patent applications listed therein, including any and all continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, reissues, reexaminations and renewals of any of the above, and any foreign counterparts of any of the foregoing.

Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means those Trade Secrets and Know-How that are owned by Group Brands and to which Global Brands has the right to obtain a license under this Agreement, including those Trade Secrets and Know-How listed in Schedule 2.2(b) .

Group Brands Non-Licensed Patents ” means those Patents that are owned by Group Brands that are listed in Schedule 3.1(a) and any Patents resulting from the Invention Disclosures or Patent applications listed therein, including any and all continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, reissues, reexaminations and renewals of any of the above, and any foreign counterparts of any of the foregoing.

Group Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means those Trade Secrets and Know-How that are owned by Group Brands and to which Global Brands does not have a right to obtain a license under this Agreement, including those Trade Secrets and Know-How listed in Schedule 4.1(a) .

 

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Group Brands Patents ” means those Patents that are owned by Group Brands and includes the Group Brands Non-Licensed Patents and the Group Brands Licensed Patents.

Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means those Trade Secrets and Know-How that are owned by Group Brands and includes the Group Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How and the Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

Intellectual Property ” means, collectively, the Patents, Trade Secrets and Know-How that are subject to this Agreement. For the purposes of this Agreement, trademarks and copyrights are not subject to this Agreement, but rather shall be governed by the Trademark Agreement or other Ancillary Agreements.

Invention Disclosure ” means a disclosure of an invention which:

(a) memorializes an idea, discovery, development, invention, innovation, improvement and/or idea, whether or not patentable;

(b) may be written for the purpose of allowing legal and/or business people to determine whether to file a Patent application with respect to such invention; and

(c) may be recorded with a control number in the owning party’s records.

 

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Key Overlap Business ” refers to one or more of certain businesses in which both GroceryCo and SnackCo may operate as identified in Schedule 1.2(b) .

Know-How ” means the proprietary information, knowledge and skill required to: conduct, operate or utilize the technology associated with the GroceryCo Business or SnackCo Business; utilize or practice the Group Brands Patents or Global Brands Patents; and/or utilize or practice the Trade Secrets associated with the GroceryCo Business and SnackCo Business, including any know-how that is embodied in databases (including the Meridian, R&D Suite and Anaqua databases).

Latin American Countries ” means the countries listed under the heading “ Latin American Countries ” in Schedule 1.2(a) .

LCRB ” refers to certain Liquid Concentrate Refreshment Beverage products with characteristics as further described in Schedule 1.2(d) .

LCRB Defined Territory ” means those specific jurisdictions listed under the heading “ LCRB Defined Territory ” in Schedule 1.2(c) .

LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property ” means, collectively, the LCRB Licensed Patents and the LCRB Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

LCRB Licensed Patents ” means those Patents that are owned by Group Brands that are listed in Schedule 5.1(a)(i) and any Patents resulting from the Invention Disclosures or Patent applications listed therein, including any and all continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, reissues, reexaminations and renewals of any of the above, and any foreign counterparts of any of the foregoing.

LCRB Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means those Trade Secrets and Know-How that are owned by Group Brands in relation to LCRB, including those Trade Secrets and Know-How listed in Schedule 5.1(a)(ii) .

LCRB Optional Market ” means the market listed under the heading “ LCRB Optional Market ” in Schedule 1.2(a) .

Licensed Intellectual Property ” means, collectively, the Licensed Patents and Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

Licensed Patent(s) ” means, collectively, the Group Brands Licensed Patents and the Global Brands Licensed Patents.

Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means, collectively, the Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How and/or the Global Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

 

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Meridian ” means the Meridian formula and specification database or any replacement or other similar or future iteration thereof, which generally contains formulations; recipes; specifications; raw materials, product, packaging, nutritional, regulatory and processing technical data; manufacturing methods; vendor information and certain Trade Secrets, Know-How and/or other confidential and other proprietary information associated with the products made and/or sold or the services performed or rendered as part of the GroceryCo Business and SnackCo Business.

MGC ” means microgrind coffee and refers to certain products with characteristics as further described in Schedule 1.2(e) .

MGC Defined Territory ” means those specific jurisdictions listed under the heading “ MGC Defined Territory ” in Schedule 1.2(c) .

MGC Licensed Intellectual Property ” means, collectively, the MGC Licensed Patents and the MGC Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

MGC Licensed Patents ” means those Patents that are owned by Global Brands that are listed in Schedule 5.2(a)(i) and any Patents resulting from the Invention Disclosures or Patent applications listed therein, including any and all continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, reissues, reexaminations and renewals of any of the above, and any foreign counterparts of any of the foregoing.

MGC Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means those Trade Secrets and Know-How that are owned by Global Brands in relation to MGC, including those Trade Secrets and Know-How listed in Schedule 5.2(a)(ii) .

MGC Optional Market ” means the market listed under the heading “ MGC Optional Market ” in Schedule 1.2(a) .

Non-Licensed Patents ” means, collectively, the Group Brands Non-Licensed Patents and the Global Brands Non-Licensed Patents.

Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means, collectively, the Group Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How and the Global Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

Non-Key Overlap Business ” refers to certain businesses in which both GroceryCo and SnackCo may operate, including the businesses listed in Schedule 1.2(f) , but excluding any Key Overlap Business.

Packaging and Research Patents ” means certain Licensed Patents on Schedule 3.5(a)(i) that cover general packaging and research related innovations.

Patents ” means patents, design patents, patent applications, utility models, design registrations, registered industrial designs, industrial design applications, certificates of invention and other governmental grants for the protection of inventions or industrial designs anywhere in the world and all reissues, renewals, re-examinations and extensions of any of the foregoing,

 

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including: any Invention Disclosures, any patent applications filed on any Invention Disclosures; any continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals and substitutions of any patent applications; any renewals, reissues, reexaminations and extensions of the foregoing patents; any patent application or patent to the extent that it claims priority from any of the foregoing patent applications or patents; any foreign counterpart of any of the foregoing patent applications or patents.

Patent Assignment ” means the applicable agreement entered into between an assignor and assignee which transfers, conveys and assigns ownership in and to the identified Patent(s), in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B or as required by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or such other foreign intellectual property office as applicable.

Regions ” means the Regions listed under the heading “ Regions ” in Schedule 1.2(a) .

Restricted Technologies ” means certain Licensed Intellectual Property on Schedule 3.6(a) that are owned by the identified party and which are subject to additional restrictions as specified herein.

R&D Suite ” means the database which is commonly referred to as “R&D Suite,” or any replacement or other similar or future iteration thereof, and is primarily used by Research, Development and Quality and generally contains the research, development, technical and business information and other confidential and proprietary information, including Trade Secrets and Know-How associated with the GroceryCo Business and SnackCo Business.

Substantial Amount ” means the amount listed under the heading “ Substantial Amount ” in Schedule 1.2(g) .

Substantial Presence ” means the amount listed under the heading “ Substantial Presence ” in Schedule 1.2(g) with respect to a particular Key Overlap Business or Non-Key Overlap Business within a specific Defined Territory.

Supplier ” means a third party that provides goods or services to GroceryCo and/or SnackCo, including raw materials, ingredients, packaging components or other input components needed to formulate and manufacture a Finished Product.

Tassimo Intellectual Property ” means, collectively, the Tassimo Patents and the Tassimo Trade Secrets and Know-How.

Tassimo Patents ” means those Patents that are owned by Global Brands which relate to the Tassimo business and which are identified in Schedule 2.5(a) .

Tassimo Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means those Trade Secrets and Know-How that are owned by Global Brands which relate to the Tassimo business and which are identified in Schedule 2.5(b) .

Third Party Agreements ” means those agreements with third parties that were entered into prior to the Separation that may impact the scope of ownership, license and/or use rights to the Licensed Intellectual Property as set forth in Schedule 6.1 .

 

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Total Optional Rights Fee ” means the amount listed under the heading “ Total Optional Rights Fee ” in Schedule 1.2(g) .

Trade Secrets ” means any information, including but not limited to, technical or non-technical data, a formula, recipe, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, drawing, process or financial data, including any trade secrets that may be contained in databases (including the Meridian, R&D Suite and Anaqua databases) that: (1) is sufficiently secret to derive economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (2) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy or confidentiality.

Trade Secrets and Know-How ” means collectively the Trade Secrets and Know-How.

Undefined Territory ” means those jurisdictions that are not the Defined Territory of either party.

ARTICLE II

ASSIGNMENT AND OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Section 2.1 Assignment and Ownership of Patents .

(a) Assignment of Patents to Group Brands . Global Brands hereby (and hereby causes its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries, including Kraft Foods UK Ltd. and Kraft Foods R&D Inc. to) irrevocably assigns, transfers, conveys and delivers to Group Brands all of Global Brands’ (and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries) right, title and interest in and to the Group Brands Patents, including the right to any and all causes of action and rights of recovery for past infringement of the Group Brands Patents and the right to claim priority from the Group Brands Patents. Except as set forth in this Agreement, Global Brands (and the applicable Affiliate or Subsidiary) shall be relieved of all future obligations relating to the Group Brands Patents as a result of the Separation. Global Brands will (and shall cause any applicable Affiliate or Subsidiary to), without demanding any further consideration therefore, at the request and expense of Group Brands (except for the value of the time of Global Brands’ employees), do all lawful and just acts, that may be or become necessary for prosecuting, obtaining continuations, continuations-in-part and divisionals of, or reissuing or re-examining, said Group Brands Patents and for evidencing, recording and perfecting Group Brands’ rights to said Group Brands Patents, including but not limited to execution and acknowledgement of assignments in a form (such as the Patent Assignment) that is reasonably required for each Patent jurisdiction. Patents assigned by Kraft Foods UK Ltd. or Kraft Foods R&D Inc. to Group Brands under this Section shall be set forth in the Group Brands Licensed Patents Schedule or Group Brands Non-Licensed Patents Schedule, as applicable.

(b) Ownership of Group Brands Patents . The parties agree that Group Brands is the sole and exclusive owner as between the parties of all right, title and interest in and to the Group Brands Patents. Global Brands has no right or interest to the Group Brands Patents other than as provided by the license set forth in ARTICLE III to the Group Brands Licensed Patents identified in Schedule 2.1(b) and the license set forth in ARTICLE V to the LCRB Licensed Patents identified in Schedule 5.1(a)(i) . Except as set forth in this Agreement, Global Brands

 

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shall be relieved of all future obligations relating to the Group Brands Patents as of the Separation. It is anticipated by the parties that Group Brands (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) may continue to develop inventions and obtain Patents after the Separation that shall be owned by Group Brands and shall not be subject to any license to Global Brands unless specifically provided for herein.

(c) Ownership of Global Brands Patents . The parties agree that Global Brands hereby retains and is the sole and exclusive owner as between the parties of all right, title and interest in and to the Global Brands Patents. Group Brands has no right or interest to the Global Brands Patents other than as provided by the license set forth in ARTICLE III to the Global Brands Licensed Patents identified in Schedule 2.1(c) , the license set forth in ARTICLE V to the MGC Licensed Patents identified in Schedule 5.2(a)(i) and to the license set forth in the Tassimo IP Agreement. Except as set forth in this Agreement, Group Brands shall be relieved of all future obligations relating to the Global Brands Patents as a result of the Separation. It is anticipated by the parties that Global Brands (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) may continue to develop inventions and obtain Patents after the Separation that shall be owned by Global Brands and shall not be subject to license to Group Brands unless specifically provided for herein. Patents owned by Kraft Foods UK Ltd. and Kraft Foods R&D Inc. that will be licensed to Group Brands under ARTICLE III shall be set forth in the Global Brands Licensed Patents Schedule.

Section 2.2 Assignment and Ownership of Trade Secrets and Know-How .

(a) Global Brands hereby (and hereby causes its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries to) irrevocably assigns, transfers, conveys and delivers to Group Brands all of Global Brands’ (and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries) right, title and interest in and to the Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How, including all priority rights under applicable international, multilateral and bilateral treaties and conventions. The right, title and interest is to be held and enjoyed by Group Brands as fully and exclusively as it would have been held and enjoyed by Global Brands had this assignment not been made. Group Brands shall have all benefits, privileges, causes of action, claims and remedies arising out of or relating to the Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How, the exploitation thereof, and the use and ownership of any of the Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How, including but not limited to: (i) any and all remedies against and for past, present or future misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of the Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How; and (ii) any and all rights to enforce, settle any disputes and retain all proceeds from any such actions. Except as set forth in this Agreement, Global Brands shall be relieved of all future obligations relating to the Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How as a result of the Separation.

(b) Ownership of Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How . The parties agree that Group Brands is the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and interest in and to the Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How. Global Brands has no right or interest in or to the Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How other than to the license set forth in ARTICLE IV to the Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How identified in Schedule 2.2(b) and the license set forth in ARTICLE V to the LCRB Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How identified in Schedule 5.1(a)(ii) . It is anticipated by the parties that Group Brands (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) may continue to develop Trade Secrets and Know-How after the Separation that shall be owned by Group Brands and shall not be subject to license to Global Brands unless specifically provided for herein.

 

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(c) Ownership of Global Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How . The parties agree that Global Brands hereby retains and is the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and interest in and to the Global Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How. Group Brands has no right or interest in or to the Global Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How other than the license set forth in ARTICLE IV to Global Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How identified in Schedule 2.2(c) , the license set forth in ARTICLE V to the MGC Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How identified in Schedule 5.2(a)(ii) and the license set forth in the Tassimo IP Agreement. It is anticipated by the parties that Group Brands (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) may continue to develop Trade Secrets and Know-How after the Separation that shall be owned by Global Brands and shall not be subject to license to Group Brands unless specifically provided for herein.

Section 2.3 Ownership of Meridian Information . For the sake of convenience and given the size and overlapping nature of the technology and information contained in Meridian, the parties agree that: each party will obtain a full and complete copy of Meridian as it exists as of the Separation Date excluding Meridian information relating to the products set forth under the heading “ Meridian ” in Schedule 4.1(a) and Schedule 4.1(b) , which shall be provided solely to Group Brands or Global Brands, respectively, and each party acknowledges receipt thereof; and each party has the right to use the information contained in Meridian to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale, import and export products in any jurisdiction around the world, subject to the restrictions set forth in this Section 2.3 and ARTICLE IV:

(a) Meridian Information owned by Group Brands . Global Brands hereby grants, conveys, transfers and assigns to Group Brands all right, title and interest with respect to the confidential and proprietary information within Meridian that: (i) relates to the Group Brands Patents or any Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How; and (ii) relates to the GroceryCo Business, including any SKUs sold exclusively by the GroceryCo Business as of the Date of Distribution and to the products identified under the heading “ Meridian ” in Schedule 4.1(a) , all of which shall be considered as Group Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How. Global Brands shall not have any right, title or interest in or to the Group Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

(b) Meridian Information owned by Global Brands . The parties agree that Global Brands hereby retains and is the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and interest in and to the confidential and proprietary information within Meridian that: (i) relates to the Global Brands Patents or any Global Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How; and (ii) relates to the SnackCo Business, including any SKUs sold exclusively by the SnackCo Business as of the Date of Distribution and to the products identified under the heading “ Meridian ” in Schedule 4.1(b) , all of which shall be considered as Global Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How. Group Brands shall not have any right, title or interest in or to the Global Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

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(i) To the extent the information contained in Meridian that each party receives a copy of constitutes the Trade Secrets or Know-How of a party, the party who owns the underlying Trade Secrets and Know-How shall own the associated Meridian information and the same provisions governing ownership and rights to use the Trade Secrets and Know-How as set forth in ARTICLE II, ARTICLE IV and ARTICLE V shall apply to the associated Meridian information. In the event a party receives the Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How of the other party by virtue of its copy of Meridian information, such party shall have no right, title or interest in or to, nor shall have any right to exploit in any manner, such Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How of the other party.

(ii) To the extent there is an overlap between the SKUs sold by the GroceryCo Business and the SnackCo Business as of the Distribution Date, or Meridian information that relates to inactive SKUs or Meridian technical information that is common across products within both GroceryCo and SnackCo, then: (1) Group Brands shall be granted ownership of such Meridian information that predominantly relates to Processed Cheese, Cream Cheese and all Non-Key Overlap Businesses; and (2) Global Brands shall be granted ownership of such Meridian information that predominantly relates to Coffee and Powdered Beverages.

Section 2.4 Ownership of R&D Suite . For the sake of convenience and given the size and overlapping nature of the technology and information contained in R&D Suite, the parties agree that: each party will obtain a full and complete copy of the R&D Suite as it exists as of the Distribution Date; each party acknowledges receipt thereof; and each party has the right to use the information contained in R&D Suite to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale, import and export products in any jurisdiction around the world, except :

(a) to the extent the information contained in R&D Suite constitutes the Trade Secrets or Know-How of a party, the party who owns the underlying Trade Secrets and Know-How shall own the associated R&D Suite information and the same provisions governing ownership and rights to use the Trade Secrets and Know-How as set forth in ARTICLE II, ARTICLE IV and ARTICLE V shall apply to the associated R&D Suite information. In the event a party receives the Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How of the other party by virtue of its copy of R&D Suite information, such party shall have no right, title or interest in or to, nor shall have any right to exploit in any manner, such Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How of the other party.

Section 2.5 Ownership of Tassimo Intellectual Property . The parties agree that Global Brands hereby retains and is the sole and exclusive owner as between the parties of all right, title and interest in and to the Tassimo Patents identified in Schedule 2.5(a) and the Tassimo Trade Secrets and Know-How as identified in Schedule 2.5(b) . Group Brands’ rights and obligations regarding its use of the Tassimo Intellectual Property are governed by the Tassimo IP Agreement.

Section 2.6 Additional Obligations Under the Other Party’s Patents . Each party agrees to continue the contractual obligations of any named inventor on a Patent that was a former employee or contractor of Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC (and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries) prior to the Distribution, with respect to a duty to assist with the prosecution of Patents. Each party agrees to make available to the other party such inventors for interviews

 

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and/or testimony and to assist in good faith in further prosecution and maintenance of the Patents. Any actual and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses associated with such assistance shall be borne by the party seeking or receiving assistance, expressly excluding the value of the time of such party’s personnel. In addition, the parties agree to cooperate to effect a smooth transfer of the responsibility for prosecution, maintenance and enforcement of the Patents herein assigned and licensed.

Section 2.7 Prior Grants . The parties acknowledge and agree that the assignments and licenses granted herein to the Intellectual Property are subject to any and all licenses or other rights that may have been granted by a party (or its Affiliates, Subsidiaries and its and their Predecessors) with respect to the Intellectual Property prior to the Distribution as further set forth in ARTICLE VI.

Section 2.8 Further Assurances . The parties shall, and shall cause their respective Affiliates and Subsidiaries to, execute and deliver such instruments of assignment, conveyance and transfer and take such other actions as are necessary to memorialize or perfect the assignments provided for in this ARTICLE II. The parties shall share equally in such costs associated with the filing or recording of assignments in the relevant jurisdictions, provided however that in each case above, the applicable assignee shall be solely responsible for preparing, filing and/or recording any assignment, transfer or change of name documents relating to the Intellectual Property or any other documents necessary to record ownership of the Intellectual Property in the applicable assignee’s name, including the Patent Assignment. The applicable assignee agrees to use reasonable efforts to promptly file with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or such other foreign intellectual property office as applicable, any necessary documents relating to the assignment, transfer, conveyance and delivery of title and ownership of the Intellectual Property to the assignee.

Section 2.9 Mistaken Allocations . If either party discovers that certain Intellectual Property intended by the parties to be owned by Global Brands was inadvertently listed in the Group Brands Schedules or certain Intellectual Property intended by the parties to be owned by Group Brands was inadvertently listed in the Global Brands Schedules, such party shall provide written notice to the other party and the parties thereafter shall cooperate in good faith and amend the listings in the Group Brands Schedules and Global Brands Schedules, as applicable, and assign the applicable Intellectual Property to the proper party, as mutually agreed, including providing all copies of such applicable Intellectual Property to such other party. The parties agree to share equally any incremental costs associated with assigning any such Intellectual Property to the proper party pursuant to this Section 2.9. If either party discovers that certain Intellectual Property intended by the parties to be licensed to that party or the other party, then the provisions of Section 3.8 or Section 4.8 shall apply, as applicable.

Section 2.10 Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties .

(a) Each of Global Brands (on behalf of itself and each other SnackCo Entity) and Group Brands (on behalf of itself and each other GroceryCo Entity) understands and agrees that, no party (including its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries) to this Agreement is making any representations or warranties relating in any way to the Intellectual Property, to any Consent required in connection therewith, to the value or freedom from any Security Interests of,

 

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or any other matter concerning, any Intellectual Property, or to the legal sufficiency of any assignment, document or instrument delivered hereunder to convey title to any Intellectual Property upon the execution, delivery and filing hereof or thereof. Except as may expressly be set forth in this Agreement, (a) all Intellectual Property is being transferred or licensed on an “as is,” “where is” basis, (b) any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a specific purpose or otherwise is hereby expressly disclaimed, (c) the respective transferees shall bear the economic and legal risks that any conveyance shall prove to be insufficient to vest in the transferee good and marketable title, free and clear of any Security Interest and (d) none of the parties (including their Affiliates or Subsidiaries) to this Agreement or any other Person makes any representation or warranty with respect to any information, documents or materials made available in connection with entering into this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby.

(b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE ASSIGNMENTS AND LICENSES HEREIN ARE MADE ON AN “AS-IS,” QUITCLAIM BASIS AND THAT NEITHER PARTY NOR ANY SUBSIDIARY OF SUCH PARTY HAS MADE OR WILL MAKE ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, ENFORCEABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR VALIDITY OF PATENT CLAIMS (ISSUED OR PENDING).

ARTICLE III

LICENSED PATENT RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS, GENERALLY

Section 3.1 Rights in the Non-Licensed Patents . Group Brands owns all right, title and interest in and to the Group Brands Non-Licensed Patents set forth in Schedule 3.1(a) . Global Brands owns all right, title and interest in and to the Global Brands Non-Licensed Patents set forth in Schedule 3.1(b) . Neither party shall have any right, title or interest under the other party’s Non-Licensed Patents.

Section 3.2 Rights to Group Brands Licensed Patents . Group Brands grants to Global Brands a perpetual, fully paid-up, royalty-free, non-exclusive and worldwide license in and to the Group Brands Licensed Patents (excluding the LCRB Licensed Patents which are governed by Section 5.1) to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale, supply or have supplied, import or have imported, export or have exported any products or services, or practice any methods and make improvements thereon subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including those restrictions set forth in this ARTICLE III and including any obligations by either party to assign or license exclusive rights to the Licensed Patents to a third party in a territory pursuant to a Third Party Agreement as set forth in ARTICLE VI. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Group Brands retains all other rights in and to the Group Brands Licensed Patents.

Section 3.3 Rights to Global Brands Licensed Patents .

(a) Global Brands grants to Group Brands a perpetual, fully paid-up, royalty-free, non-exclusive and worldwide license in and to the Global Brands Licensed Patents (excluding the MGC Licensed Patents which are governed by Section 5.2) to make, have made,

 

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use, sell, offer for sale, supply or have supplied, import or have imported, export or have exported any products or services, or practice any methods and make improvements thereon subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including those restrictions set forth in this ARTICLE III and including any obligations by either party to assign or license exclusive rights to the Licensed Patents to a third party in a territory pursuant to a Third Party Agreement as set forth in ARTICLE VI. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Global Brands retains all other rights in and to the Global Brands Licensed Patents.

(b) Notwithstanding the above, in the event Group Brands (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) practices any of the Cadbury Licensed Patents as set forth on Schedule 3.3(b) , the scope of Group Brands’ rights to the Cadbury Licensed Patents shall be the same as Group Brands’ rights and obligations to the Global Brands Licensed Patents, except that Group Brands shall pay a royalty fee for the Cadbury Licensed Patents pursuant to the royalty fee set forth in Schedule 3.3(b) . In addition, and solely to the extent necessary to practice the Cadbury Patents, Group Brands shall be entitled to receive a copy of the relevant Global Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How (including all Global Brands Trade Secrets and Know-How contained within Meridian and R&D Suite) with respect to the Cadbury Licensed Patents, and such information provided shall be deemed Global Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

Section 3.4 Rights to Sublicense Licensed Patent Rights . Subject to this ARTICLE III, a party may only grant a sublicense under the Licensed Patents as follows:

(a) to a party’s Affiliates and Subsidiaries for so long as such parties remain its Affiliates and Subsidiaries;

(b) a party shall have the right to license the Licensed Patents (excluding the LCRB Licensed Patents and MGC Licensed Patents, which are governed by Section 5.1 and Section 5.2, respectively) to Co-Manufacturers and Suppliers, with no right to grant further licenses, to make products solely for the benefit of and on behalf of itself (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) in any country or region:

(i) outside of the other party’s Defined Territory;

(ii) within the other party’s Defined Territory, subject to such other party’s written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or denied if reasonable confidentiality and non-disclosure measures are in place given the nature and sensitivity of the information; provided that at the end of the ten (10) year period following Separation, no such approval or consent is needed for a party to grant licenses to its Suppliers and Co-Manufacturers in the other party’s Defined Territory; and

(iii) any license granted pursuant to Section 3.4(b) shall be subject to a written non-disclosure agreement between the granting party and the applicable Co-Manufacturer or Supplier, as applicable; or

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(d) Any license granted pursuant to Section 3.4 shall be subject to the confidentiality obligations as set forth in this Agreement and the Separation Agreement.

Section 3.5 Restrictions on Licensed Patent Rights – Excluding LCRB and MGC . Section 3.5 applies to all Licensed Patents except the LCRB Licensed Patents and the MGC Licensed Patents which are governed by Section 5.1 and Section 5.2, respectively.

(a) Two-Year Restriction for Key Overlap Business . For a two (2) year period following the Distribution Date, neither party shall use the Licensed Patents for any Key Overlap Business within such other party’s Defined Territory. At the conclusion of this two (2) year period, either party may use the Licensed Patents in a Key Overlap Business in the other party’s otherwise Defined Territory via Direct Entry. However, the two (2) year restriction in Section 3.5(a) shall not apply to:

(i) Packaging and Research Patents as identified in Schedule 3.5(a)(i) ;

(ii) either party’s right to practice the Licensed Patents in areas outside of any Key Overlap Business in any jurisdiction;

(iii) either party’s right to practice the Licensed Patents in any Undefined Territory;

(iv) restricting Kraft Food Ingredients Corp. from selling into any country or region products for further processing by third parties; or

(v) Global Brands’ right to import and sell the Jacobs brand coffee in the United States as managed through Kraft North America Imports Group and at volumes at and in a manner consistent with such importation and sales prior to the Separation.

(b) Ten Year Restriction . For a ten (10) year period following the Distribution Date, neither party shall license any of the Licensed Patents to a third party for commercialization by that third party, provided , however , with respect to products produced by and in a plant owned by that party or by a 50/50 joint venture involving that party, the party may:

(i) enter into an agreement with a third party governing the distribution of such products regardless of the brand the products are marketed under, so long as the party or the third party does not sell the products into the other party’s Defined Territory during any period of time where the other party has exclusive rights to such Licensed Patents; and

(ii) during the first two (2) years after the Distribution Date, sell such products to its customers, including for shipment to retail outlets in jurisdictions outside of the other party’s Defined Territory; provided , however , that beginning upon the second (2 nd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date, a party may, subject to any exclusivity rights the other party may have, sell or ship such products to its customers in any country or region, including to any country within the other party’s Defined Territory.

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(1) Either party may, subject to the other party’s consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or denied and subject to terms and conditions mutually agreeable to the parties, license any of the Licensed Patents to a third party, in any jurisdiction, for commercialization with or by such third party for uses in categories outside of the GroceryCo Business and the SnackCo Business.

(iv) In the event a party enters into a joint venture, such party shall comply with and be subject to the terms of Section 4.6 (Rights of First Offer) under the Separation Agreement.

(c) Limited Components and Ingredients . Notwithstanding Section 3.4 and Section 3.5, neither party shall be restricted from using a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier for certain limited components or ingredients related to the manufacturing or supplying of products that are part of or related to the Licensed Patents, provided that such party does not disclose any of the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How to such Co-Manufacturer or Supplier.

Section 3.6 Restrictions on Use of Restricted Technologies . Notwithstanding a party’s right to sublicense under this ARTICLE III, should the practice of the Licensed Patents require use of the Restricted Technologies identified on Schedule 3.6(a) , the parties further agree not to disclose the Restricted Technologies to any third party in any geography, including Suppliers or Co-Manufacturers within one’s own Defined Territory, without the written permission of the other party which cannot be unreasonably withheld, delayed or denied so long as appropriate confidentiality measures and the Black Box procedures are in place given the nature and sensitivity of the information. However, a party may disclose a particular Restricted Technology to a third party wherein such Restricted Technology was previously the subject of, or licensed under, a Third Party Agreement pursuant to ARTICLE VI.

Section 3.7 Restrictions on Use of Licensed Patents in Event of a Sale or Transfer . Upon either party’s sale, transfer, assignment or other divestiture or disposition (for purposes of this Section, a “transfer”) of a part or the majority of any Business utilizing any Licensed Patents, the transferring party may transfer its rights to the transferee in any related Licensed Patents owned by, or licensed to, the transferring party, in any geography, provided , however ;

(a) all restrictions with respect to the Licensed Patents shall remain in force and transferee will assume, in writing, all rights, obligations and restrictions of the transferring party with respect to the Licensed Patents;

(b) transferee shall not be granted any rights in or to such Licensed Patents with respect to a Key Overlap Business and/or Non-Key Overlap Business in a Defined Territory of the other party unless, as of ninety (90) days prior to the effective date of such transfer, the transferring party has established a Substantial Presence within such Defined Territory of the other party. As between the transferee and the non-transferring party (Group Brands or Global Brands, as applicable), with respect to any Licensed Patents in a Defined Territory in which the transferring party did not achieve a Substantial Presence as of ninety (90) days prior to the effective date of such transfer, the non-transferring party shall be the sole and exclusive owner or licensee, as applicable, and the transferee shall not be granted a license, under such Licensed Patents in any such Defined Territory. Notwithstanding the terms of this Agreement, transferee’s rights in and to the Licensed Patents shall be fixed at the time of such transfer, with respect to such Licensed Patents, and transferee shall have no further right to enter into any markets not granted at the time of such transfer.

 

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(i) Notwithstanding the above Section, with respect to the Restricted Technologies, Restricted Technologies may only be transferred to the transferee for use in such Regions where such Restricted Technology is currently being used for commercial purposes in products being sold by a transferring party in such Region, and where the business being transferred has generated at least a Substantial Amount from products utilizing such Restricted Technologies.

(c) In the event the transferring party transfers any Restricted Technology, the transferring party shall ensure that the transferee that obtains such Restricted Technology agrees to be subject to those restrictions and obligations set forth herein with respect to such Restricted Technology effective as of the date of such transfer. The transferring party shall ensure that the non-transferring party is a third party beneficiary with respect to such obligations and restrictions.

(d) The restrictions set forth in this Section 3.7 shall not apply in the event that the transferee is the other party to this Agreement (i.e. the transferee is GroceryCo or SnackCo).

Section 3.8 Required License for a Party’s Business . If a party discovers that certain Patents existing as of the Distribution Date that either: (a) are necessary to conduct the business of that party or (b) are necessary to perform that party’s obligations under a Third Party Agreement; and were intended by the parties to be licensed by one party to the other party but were inadvertently listed in the Non-Licensed Patents, such party shall provide written notice to the other party. The parties shall cooperate in good faith, and, if the parties are reasonably satisfied that the Patents were inadvertently omitted, they shall amend the listings in the Schedules and license the Patents to the other party as applicable and provide the other party with all copies of all applicable documentation required to practice the Patents. The parties agree to share equally any incremental costs associated with licensing any such Patents to the proper party pursuant to this Section 3.8. If a party desires a license to a Patent developed post-Separation that is not considered a Licensed Patent pursuant to Section 7.1 or Section 7.2 in connection with any rights and obligations under a Third Party Agreement, then the parties shall engage in good faith negotiations to enter into an agreement governing the license and royalty terms for any such Patent.

Section 3.9 Duration . All licenses granted herein with respect to each Licensed Patent shall expire upon the expiration of the term of such Licensed Patent unless such license has been terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement.

ARTICLE IV

LICENSED TRADE SECRETS AND KNOW-HOW RIGHTS

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Section 4.1 Rights in the Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How . Group Brands owns all right, title and interest in and to the Group Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How set forth in Schedule 4.1(a) and Global Brands owns all right, title and interest in and to the Global Brands Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How set forth in Schedule 4.1(b) .

Section 4.2 Rights to Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How . Group Brands grants to Global Brands a perpetual, fully paid-up, non-exclusive and worldwide license under the Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How (excluding the LCRB Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How which are governed by Section 5.1) subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including those restrictions set forth in this ARTICLE IV and including any obligations by either party to assign or license exclusive rights to the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How to a third party in a territory pursuant to a Third Party Agreement as set forth in ARTICLE VI. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Group Brands retains all other rights in and to the Group Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

Section 4.3 Rights to Global Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How . Global Brands grants to Group Brands a perpetual, fully paid-up, non-exclusive and worldwide license under the Global Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How (excluding the MGC Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How which are governed by Section 5.2) subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including those restrictions set forth in this ARTICLE IV and including any obligations by either party to assign or license exclusive rights to the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How to a third party in a territory pursuant to a Third Party Agreement as set forth in ARTICLE VI. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Global Brands retains all other rights in and to the Global Brands Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How.

Section 4.4 Rights to Sublicense Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How . Subject to this ARTICLE IV, a party may only grant a sublicense under the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How as follows:

(a) to a party’s Affiliates and Subsidiaries for so long as such parties remain its Affiliates and Subsidiaries.

(b) a party shall have the right to license the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How (excluding the LCRB Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How and MGC Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How, which are governed by Section 5.1 and Section 5.2, respectively) to Co-Manufacturers and Suppliers, with no right to grant further licenses, to make products solely for the benefit of and on behalf of itself (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) in any country or region:

(i) outside of the other party’s Defined Territory;

(ii) within the other party’s Defined Territory, subject to such other party’s written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or denied if reasonable confidentiality and non-disclosure measures are in place given the nature and sensitivity of the information; provided that at the end of the ten (10) year period following the Distribution Date, no such approval or consent is needed for a party to grant licenses to its Suppliers and Co-Manufacturers in the other party’s Defined Territory; and

 

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(iii) any license granted pursuant to Section 4.4(b) shall be subject to a written non-disclosure agreement between the granting party and the applicable Co-Manufacturer or Supplier, as applicable; or

(c) to a third party with whom the party has a contractual obligation pursuant to the Third Party Agreement identified in Schedule 6.1 .

(d) Any license granted pursuant to Section 4.4 shall be subject to the confidentiality obligations as set forth in this Agreement and the Separation Agreement.

Section 4.5 Restrictions on Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How – Excluding LCRB and MGC . Section 4.5 applies to all Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How, except the LCRB Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How and the MGC Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How, which are governed by Section 5.1 and Section 5.2, respectively.

(a) Two Year Restriction For Key Overlap Business . For a two (2) year period following the Distribution Date, neither party shall use the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How for any Key Overlap Business within such other party’s Defined Territory. At the conclusion of this two (2) year period, either party may use the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How in a Key Overlap Business in the other party’s otherwise Defined Territory solely via Direct Entry. However, the two (2) year restriction in Section 4.5(a) shall not apply to:

(i) Trade Secrets and Know-How associated with Packaging and Research Patents;

(ii) either party’s right to practice the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How in areas outside of any Key Overlap Business in any jurisdiction;

(iii) either party’s right to practice the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How in any Undefined Territory;

(iv) restricting Kraft Food Ingredients Corp. from selling into any country or region products for further processing by third parties; or

(v) Global Brands’ right to import and sell the Jacobs brand coffee in the United States as managed through Kraft North America Imports Group and at volumes at and in a manner consistent with such importation and sales prior to the Separation.

(b) Ten Year Restriction . For a ten (10) year period following the Distribution Date, neither party shall license any of the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How to a third party for commercialization by that third party, provided , however , that with respect to products produced by and in a plant owned by that party or by a 50/50 joint venture involving that party, a party may:

 

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(i) enter into an agreement with a third party governing the distribution of such products regardless of the brand the products are marketed under, so long as the party or the third party does not sell the products into the other party’s Defined Territory during any period of time where the other party has exclusive rights to such Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How; and

(ii) during the first two (2) years after the Distribution Date, sell such products to its customers, including for shipment to retail outlets in jurisdictions outside of the other party’s Defined Territory; provided , however , that beginning upon the second (2 nd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date, a party may, subject to any exclusivity rights the other party may have, sell or ship such products to its customers in any country or region, including to any country within the other party’s Defined Territory.

(iii) Notwithstanding the restrictions set forth in this Section 4.5(b):

(1) Either party may, subject to the other party’s consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or denied and subject to terms and conditions mutually agreeable to the parties, license any of the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How to a third party, in any jurisdiction, for commercialization with or by such third party for uses in categories outside of the GroceryCo Business and the SnackCo Business.

(2) In the event a party enters into a joint venture, such party shall comply with and be subject to the terms of Section 4.6 (Rights of First Offer) under the Separation Agreement.

(c) Limited Components and Ingredients . Notwithstanding Section 4.4 and Section 4.5, neither party shall be restricted from using a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier for certain limited components or ingredients related to the manufacturing or supplying of products that are part of or related to the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How, provided that such party does not disclose any of the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How to such Co-Manufacturer or Supplier.

Section 4.6 Restrictions on Use of Restricted Technologies . Notwithstanding a party’s right to sublicense under this ARTICLE IV, neither party may disclose the Restricted Technologies to any third party, in any geography, including Suppliers or Co-Manufacturers within one’s own Defined Territory, without the written permission of the other party, which cannot be unreasonably withheld, delayed or denied so long as appropriate confidentiality measures and Black Box procedures are in place given the nature and sensitivity of the information. However, a party may disclose a particular Restricted Technology to a third party wherein such Restricted Technology was previously the subject of, or licensed under, a Third Party Agreement pursuant to ARTICLE VI.

Section 4.7 Restrictions on Use of Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How in Event of a Sale or Transfer . Upon either party’s sale, transfer, assignment or other divestiture or disposition (for purposes of this Section, a “transfer”) of a part or the majority of any Business utilizing any Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How, the transferring party may transfer its rights to the transferee in any related Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How owned by, or licensed to, the transferring party, in any geography, provided , however :

 

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(a) all restrictions with respect to the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How shall remain in force and transferee will assume, in writing, all rights, obligations and restrictions of the transferring party with respect to the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How; and

(b) transferee shall not be granted any rights in or to such Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How with respect to a Key Overlap Business and/or Non-Key Overlap Business in a Defined Territory of the other party unless, as of ninety (90) days prior to the effective date of such transfer, the transferring party has established a Substantial Presence within such Defined Territory of the other party. As between the transferee and the non-transferring party (Group Brands or Global Brands, as applicable), with respect to any Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How in a Defined Territory in which the transferring party did not achieve a Substantial Presence as of ninety (90) days prior to the effective date of such transfer, the non-transferring party shall be the sole and exclusive owner or licensee, as applicable, and the transferee shall not be granted a license, under such Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How in any such Defined Territory. Notwithstanding the terms of this Agreement, transferee’s rights in and to the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How shall be fixed at the time of such transfer, with respect to such Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How, and transferee shall have no further right to enter into any markets not granted at the time of such transfer.

(i) Notwithstanding the above Section, with respect to the Restricted Technologies, Restricted Technologies may only be transferred to the transferee for use in such regions where such Restricted Technology is currently being used for commercial purposes and where the business being transferred has generated at least a Substantial Amount from products utilizing such Restricted Technologies.

(c) Notwithstanding the above, with respect to Trade Secrets and Know-How contained within Meridian and R&D Suite, upon either party’s transfer of a part or the majority of any Business, the transferring party may only transfer those Trade Secrets and Know-How of Meridian and R&D Suite, or portion thereof, that are in use by the transferring party and are material to the business being sold, whether such Trade Secrets and Know-How are owned by or licensed to the transferring party at the time of the transfer of the transferring party’s business to the transferee. The transferring party shall not provide a wholesale copy of either Meridian or R&D Suite, or any other information of the other party to which the transferring party does not have rights hereunder, to the transferee absent written consent of the other party. All other restrictions with respect to the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How shall apply to Meridian and R&D Suite.

(d) In the event the transferring party transfers any Restricted Technology, the transferring party shall ensure that the transferee that obtains such Restricted Technology agrees to be subject to those restrictions and obligations set forth herein with respect to such Restricted Technology effective as of the date of such transfer. The transferring party shall ensure that the non-transferring party is a third party beneficiary with respect to such obligations and restrictions.

 

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(e) The restrictions set forth in this Section 4.7 shall not apply in the event that the transferee is the other party to this Agreement (i.e. the transferee is GroceryCo or SnackCo).

Section 4.8 Required License for a Party’s Business . If a party discovers that certain Trade Secrets and Know-How existing as of the Distribution Date that either: (a) are necessary to conduct the business of that party or (b) are necessary to perform that party’s obligations under a Third Party Agreement; and were intended by the parties to be licensed by one party to the other party but were inadvertently listed in the Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How Schedules, such party shall provide written notice to the other party. The parties shall cooperate in good faith, and, if the parties are reasonably satisfied that the Trade Secrets and Know-How were inadvertently omitted, they shall amend the listings in the Schedules and license the Trade Secrets and Know-How to the other party as applicable and provide the other party with all copies of all applicable documentation required to practice the Trade Secrets and Know-How. The parties agree to share equally any incremental costs associated with licensing any such Trade Secrets and Know-How to the proper party pursuant to this Section 4.8. If a party desires a license to Trade Secrets and Know-How developed post-Separation that are not considered Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How pursuant to Section 7.1 or Section 7.2 in connection with any rights and obligations under a Third Party Agreement, then the parties shall engage in good faith negotiations to enter into an agreement governing the license and royalty terms for any such Trade Secrets and Know-How; provided , however , a party is under no obligation to disclose Trade Secrets and Know-How developed post-Separation to the other party except as required under Section 7.1 and Section 7.2.

Section 4.9 Duration . The licenses granted above to the Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How shall continue in perpetuity unless such license has been terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement.

ARTICLE V

LICENSED LCRB AND MGC RELATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY,

RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS

Section 5.1 LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property Rights .

(a) Group Brands grants to Global Brands a license to the LCRB Licensed Patents identified in Schedule 5.1(a)(i) and the LCRB Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How identified in Schedule 5.1(a)(ii) , collectively the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Global Brands may also sublicense its rights to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property to its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries for so long as they remain its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries. Group Brands retains all other rights to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property unless specifically provided for herein.

(i) Global Brands’ License to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property within the LCRB Defined Territory . Within the LCRB Defined Territory Global Brands shall have a perpetual, fully paid-up and royalty-free license (subject to this Section 5.1) in and to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property to make, have made, use, sell,

 

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offer for sale, supply or have supplied, import or have imported, export or have exported any products or services, or practice any methods and make improvements thereon subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

(ii) Global Brands’ Optional Rights to LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property within the LCRB Optional Market . Within the LCRB Optional Market and subject to Global Brands’ payment to Group Brands of the Annual Optional Rights Fee, payable each year upfront, until the third (3 rd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date, Global Brands shall have a non-exclusive license in and to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale, supply or have supplied, import or have imported, export or have exported any products or services, or practice any methods and make improvements thereon subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Provided Global Brands has paid and continues to pay the Annual Optional Rights Fee, for each twelve (12) month period for which an Annual Optional Rights Fee payment is made, Global Brands’ rights shall include the receipt of: (a) all Derivatives of the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property, including any new intellectual property solely owned and developed by GroceryCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) directed to LCRB for use in any such countries or regions where Global Brands has rights with respect to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale, supply or have supplied, import or have imported, export or have exported any products or services, or practice any methods and make improvements thereon; and (b) access to the full-time equivalent employees from GroceryCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) who are knowledgeable on the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property and who shall provide assistance and services subject to the Project Statement between the parties as set forth on Exhibit C . Upon the payment of the Total Optional Rights Fee, Global Brands shall be granted a perpetual, fully paid-up, royalty-free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property within the LCRB Defined Territory and the LCRB Optional Market, provided , however , that upon the third (3 rd ) anniversary from the Distribution Date (regardless of whether the applicable license fees have been paid or not), Global Brands’ right to continue to receive, on a going forward basis, a license to any new intellectual property solely owned and developed by GroceryCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) directed to LCRB shall automatically lapse and its access rights to the full-time equivalent employees from GroceryCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) shall also terminate.

(1) Global Brands shall have the option, in its sole discretion and upon six (6) months prior written notice to cancel the optional rights to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property as set forth in Section 5.1(a)(ii). In the event that Global Brands elects to cancel and does not pay the full Total Optional Rights Fee, Global Brands’ optional rights as set forth in Section 5.1(a)(ii) shall expire at the end of such twelve (12) month period in which the last Annual Optional Rights Fee has been paid, but Global Brands shall retain a perpetual, fully paid-up, royalty-free license (subject to this Section 5.1) to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property within the LCRB Defined Territory and in any of the countries or regions within the LCRB Optional Market in which SnackCo has generated at least a Substantial Amount from products utilizing such LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property by the end of such last twelve (12) month period for which an Annual Optional Rights Fee payment has been paid.

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solely with respect to new intellectual property solely owed and developed by either party (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries), each party shall be required to disclose to the other any and all new intellectual property related to the LCRB technology for any period in which an Annual Optional Rights Fee has been made under Section 5.1(a)(ii), regardless of whether such information is in the form of an Invention Disclosure, Patent or is kept as a party’s Trade Secret and Know-How.

(3) If Global Brands fails to make the initial Annual Optional Rights Fee at the time of Separation, then Global Brands shall have no rights to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property within the LCRB Optional Market or the right to receive any new intellectual property solely owed and developed by GroceryCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) or any right to the full-time equivalent employees from GroceryCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) as provided for in Section 5.1(a)(ii).

(4) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, with respect to new intellectual property related to the LCRB technology developed by a party at any time after the Total Optional Rights Fee has been paid, or at any time after the end of the last twelve (12) month period for which an Annual Optional Rights Fee payment has been paid if the Total Optional Rights Fee has not been achieved, such new intellectual property shall be owned by the developing party with no obligation or requirement to disclose such new intellectual property to the other party, provided , however , that this provision shall not affect a party’s rights or obligations with respect to any Licensed Intellectual Property.

(b) Two (2) Year Exclusivity Period within the LCRB Defined Territory . Global Brands’ license to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property shall be exclusive within the LCRB Defined Territory for a two (2) year period following the Distribution Date subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. At the conclusion of this two (2) year period, or in the event exclusivity lapses beforehand under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Group Brands (and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries) may use the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property in any country within the LCRB Defined Territory via Direct Entry.

(c) Extended Three (3) to Ten (10) Year Exclusivity Period within the LCRB Defined Territory . Subject to Section 5.1(f), neither Group Brands (nor its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) may use the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property in any country within the LCRB Defined Territory via a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier until the third (3 rd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date.

(i) If by the third (3 rd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date, SnackCo generates a Substantial Amount in the Philippines, GCC Countries or Latin American Countries within a twelve (12) month period from products utilizing the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property, Global Brands’ license to the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property shall continue to be exclusive in the Philippines, GCC Countries or Latin American Countries through the tenth (10 th ) anniversary from the Distribution Date with respect to Group Brands’ (and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries) ability to use the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property in the Latin American Countries via a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier. If by the third (3 rd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date, SnackCo’s revenues in the Latin American Countries failed to generate a Substantial Amount within a twelve (12) month period from products utilizing the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property, Group Brands (and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries) may use the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property in the Latin American Countries via a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier subject to Section 5.1(f).

 

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(d) The exclusive license to Global Brands granted in Section 5.1(b) or Section 5.1(c) shall immediately lapse with respect to certain Latin American Countries, as set forth in this Section below and Group Brands (and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries) may use the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property in any of such Latin America Countries via any means, including via a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier (Section 5.1(f)), in the event the following all apply:

(i) any competitor (whether by brand name or under a private label) enters into Mexico, Brazil or Argentina using substantially similar technology to LCRB;

(ii) with respect to Group Brands’ ability to enter into either Mexico or Caricam, if such competitor in Mexico achieves at least a five percent (5%) ACV in either Mexico; or with respect to Group Brands’ ability to enter into South America, such competitor in South America achieves at least a five percent (5%) ACV in either Brazil or Argentina; and

(iii) SnackCo failed to generate a Substantial Amount in Latin America within the most recent twelve (12) month period from products utilizing the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property by the time in which a competitor has obtained entry pursuant to Section 5.1(d)(i) and Section 5.1(d)(ii).

(e) Notwithstanding the above and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, neither party may sell a concentrated coffee product using the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property in a Defined Territory of the other party with respect to the other party’s coffee business until the second (2 nd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date.

(f) Neither party may license the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property to a third party or to or with any Co-Manufacturer or Supplier provided , however , neither party shall be restricted from using a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier for certain limited components of manufacturing LCRB provided that such party does not disclose any of the LCRB Intellectual Property to such Co-Manufacturer or Supplier.

(g) Notwithstanding Section 5.1(f), a party may, with respect to products covered by or utilizing the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property that are produced by and in a plant owned by that party:

(i) enter into an agreement with a third party governing the distribution of such products regardless of the brand the products are marketed under, so long as the party or the third party does not sell the products into the LCRB Defined Territory (in the case of GroceryCo) or any country or region that is not within its LCRB Defined Territory or its LCRB Optional Market (in the case of SnackCo) during any period of time where the other party has exclusive rights to such LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property as set forth in Section 5.1; and

(ii) during the first two (2) years after the Distribution Date, sell such products to its customers, including for shipment to retail outlets outside of the LCRB Defined Territory (in the case of GroceryCo) or within its LCRB Defined Territory and its LCRB

 

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Optional Market (in the case of SnackCo); provided , however , that beginning upon the second (2 nd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date, a party may, subject to any exclusivity rights the other party may have, ship such products to its customers in any country or region.

(h) GroceryCo and SnackCo shall enter into a separate supply agreement whereby GroceryCo agrees to manufacture and supply SnackCo with products or parts thereof that are covered by or utilize the LCRB Licensed Intellectual Property. The term of the separate supply agreement shall be for a term of up to five (5) years unless extended by the parties. For any new intellectual property that is developed under such separate supply agreement, ownership and licensing of such developed intellectual property shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement.

(i) For the purposes of this Section 5.1, the restrictions and limitations of LCRB do not apply to Aladdin IP or Bud IP. Aladdin IP shall be governed by the limitations and restrictions as those of Powdered Beverages as noted in Schedule 1.2(b) and Schedule 1.2(c) , and Bud IP shall be governed by the limitations and restrictions as those of Coffee as noted in Schedule 1.2(b) and Schedule 1.2(c) .

Section 5.2 MGC Licensed Intellectual Property Rights .

(a) Global Brands grants to Group Brands a license to the MGC Licensed Patents identified in Schedule 5.2(a)(i) and the MGC Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How identified in Schedule 5.2(a)(ii) , collectively the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Group Brands may also sublicense its rights to the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property to its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries for so long as they remain its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries. Global Brands retains all other rights to the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property unless specifically provided for herein.

(i) Group Brands’ License to MGC Licensed Intellectual Property within the MGC Defined Territory . Within the MGC Defined Territory, Group Brands shall have a perpetual, fully paid-up and royalty-free license (subject to this Section 5.2) in and to the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale, supply or have supplied, import or have imported, export or have exported any products or services, or practice any methods and make improvements thereon subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

(ii) Group Brands’ Optional Rights to MGC Licensed Intellectual Property within the MGC Optional Market . Within the MGC Optional Market and subject to Group Brands’ payment to Global Brands of the Annual Optional Rights Fee, payable each year upfront, until the third (3 rd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date, Group Brands shall have a non-exclusive license in and to the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale, supply or have supplied, import or have imported, export or have exported any products or services, or practice any methods and make improvements thereon subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Provided Group Brands has paid and continues to pay the Annual Optional Rights Fee, for each twelve (12) month period for which an Annual Optional Rights Fee payment is made, Group Brands’ rights shall include the receipt of: (a) all

 

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Derivatives of the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property, including any new intellectual property solely owned and developed by SnackCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) directed to MGC for use in any such countries or regions where Group Brands has rights with respect to the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale, supply or have supplied, import or have imported, export or have exported any products or services, or practice any methods and make improvements thereon; and (b) access to the full-time equivalent employees from SnackCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) who are knowledgeable on the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property and who shall provide assistance and services subject to the Project Statement between the parties as set forth on Exhibit D . Upon the payment of the Total Optional Rights Fee, Group Brands shall be granted a perpetual, fully paid-up, royalty-free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property within the MGC Defined Territory and LCRB Optional Market, provided , however , that upon the third (3 rd ) anniversary from the Distribution Date (regardless of whether the applicable license fees have been paid or not), Group Brands’ right to continue to receive, on a going forward basis, a license to any new intellectual property solely owned and developed by SnackCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) directed to MGC shall automatically lapse and its access rights to the full-time equivalent employees from SnackCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) shall also terminate.

(1) Group Brands shall have the option, in its sole discretion and upon six (6) months prior written notice to cancel the optional rights to the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property as set forth in Section 5.2(a)(ii). In the event that Group Brands elects to cancel and does not pay the full Total Optional Rights Fee, Group Brands’ optional rights as set forth in Section 5.2(a)(ii) shall expire at the end of such twelve (12) month period in which the last Annual Optional Rights Fee has been paid, but Group Brands shall retain a perpetual, fully paid-up, royalty-free license (subject to this Section 5.2) to the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property within the MGC Defined Territory and in any of the following countries or regions within the MGC Optional Market in which GroceryCo has generated at least a Substantial Amount from products utilizing such MGC Licensed Intellectual Property by the end of such last twelve (12) month period for which an Annual Optional Rights Fee payment has been paid.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, provided Group Brands makes payments in accordance with the terms set forth in Section 5.2(a)(ii), and solely with respect to new intellectual property solely owed and developed by either party (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries), each party shall be required to disclose to the other any and all new intellectual property related to the MGC technology for any period in which an Annual Optional Rights Fee has been made, regardless of whether such information is in the form of an Invention Disclosure, Patent or is kept as a party’s Trade Secret and Know-How.

(3) If Group Brands fails to make the initial Annual Optional Rights Fee on the Distribution Date, then Group Brands shall have no rights to the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property within the MGC Optional Market or the right to receive any new intellectual property solely owed and developed by SnackCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) or any right to the full-time equivalent employees from GroceryCo (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) as provided for in Section 5.2(a)(ii).

 

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(4) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, with respect to new intellectual property related to the MGC technology developed by a party at any time after the Total Optional Rights Fee has been paid, or at any time after the end of the last twelve (12) month period for which an Annual Optional Rights Fee payment has been paid if the Total Optional Rights Fee has not been achieved, such new intellectual property shall be owned by the developing party with no obligation or requirement to disclose such new intellectual property to the other party, provided , however , that this provision shall not affect a party’s rights or obligations with respect to any Licensed Intellectual Property.

(b) Two (2) Year Exclusivity Period within the MGC Defined Territory . Group Brands’ license to the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property shall be exclusive within the MGC Defined Territory for a two (2) year period following the Distribution Date, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. At the conclusion of this two (2) year period, or in the event exclusivity lapses beforehand under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Global Brands (and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries) may use the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property within the MGC Defined Territory via Direct Entry.

(c) Extended Three (3) to Ten (10) Year Exclusivity Period within the MGC Defined Territory . Subject to Section 5.2(e), neither Global Brands (nor its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) may use the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property within the MGC Defined Territory via a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier until the third (3 rd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date.

(i) If by the third (3 rd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date, GroceryCo generates a Substantial Amount within any of the countries within the MGC Defined Territory within a twelve (12) month period from products utilizing the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property, Group Brands’ license to the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property shall continue to be exclusive in the MGC Defined Territory, as applicable, through the tenth (10 th ) anniversary from the Distribution Date with respect to Global Brands’ (and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries) ability to use the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property in the MGC Defined Territory via a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier. If by the third (3 rd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date, GroceryCo’s revenues in any country outside the Optional Rights Market failed to generate a Substantial Amount within a twelve (12) month period from products utilizing the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property, Global Brands (and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries) may use the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property in the MGC Defined Territory via a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier subject to Section 5.2(e).

(d) The exclusive license to Group Brands granted in Section 5.2(b) or Section 5.2(c) shall immediately lapse with respect to any country within the MGC Defined Territory, as set forth below, and Global Brands may use the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property in the particular jurisdiction via any means, including via a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier (subject to Section 5.2(e)), in the event the following all apply:

(i) any competitor (whether by brand name or under a private label) enters into a country within the MGC Defined Territory using substantially similar technology to MGC;

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(iii) GroceryCo failed to generate a Substantial Amount within a particular country within the MGC Defined Territory, within the most recent twelve (12) month period from products utilizing the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property by the time in which a competitor has obtained entry pursuant to Section 5.2(d)(i) and Section 5.2(d)(ii).

(e) Neither party may license the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property to a third party or to or with any Co-Manufacturer or Supplier, provided , however , neither party shall be restricted from using a Co-Manufacturer or Supplier for certain limited components of manufacturing MGC provided that such party does not disclose any of the MGC Intellectual Property to such Co-Manufacturer or Supplier. However, both parties may license MGC Licensed Intellectual Property to those Approved Third Parties as identified in Schedule 6.1 , provided that if Global Brands’ consent is required for such license, such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or denied.

(f) Notwithstanding Section 5.2(e), a party may, with respect to products covered by or utilizing the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property that are produced by and in a plant owned by that party:

(i) enter into an agreement with a third party governing the distribution of the products regardless of the brand the products are marketed under, so long as the party or the third party does not sell the products into the MGC Defined Territory (in the case of SnackCo) or in any country or region that is not within its MGC Defined Territory or its MGC Optional Market (in the case of GroceryCo) during any period of time where the other party has exclusive rights to such MGC Licensed Intellectual Property as set forth in Section 5.2; and

(ii) during the first two (2) years after the Distribution Date, sell such products to its customers, including for shipment to retail outlets outside of the MGC Defined Territory (in the case of SnackCo) or within its MGC Defined Territory and its MGC Optional Market (in the case of GroceryCo); provided , however , that beginning upon the second (2 nd ) anniversary of the Distribution Date, a party may, subject to any exclusivity rights the other party may have, ship such products to its customers in any country or region.

(g) SnackCo and GroceryCo shall enter into a separate supply agreement whereby SnackCo agrees to manufacture and supply GroceryCo with products or parts thereof that are covered by or utilize the MGC Licensed Intellectual Property. The term of the separate supply agreement shall be for a term of up to five (5) years unless extended by the parties. For any new intellectual property that is developed under such separate supply agreement, ownership and licensing of such developed intellectual property shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement.

ARTICLE VI

THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS

Section 6.1 Licensed Intellectual Property Subject to Third Party Rights or Agreements . Each party acknowledges the existence of Third Party Agreements and any continuing obligations and restrictions that are set forth in the Third Party Agreements and agrees that it has copies of such Third Party Agreements as it may reasonably require. To the

 

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extent any intellectual property is jointly owned by a party and a third party pursuant to a Third Party Agreement, this Agreement shall not be construed to convey any rights to such intellectual property that is not permissible under such Third Party Agreement. The parties agree to cooperate and to take necessary steps, within their control, to ensure each party’s rights and obligations under this Agreement do not cause a party to be in breach of such Third Party Agreement. The parties further agree to cooperate and to take necessary steps, within their control, and if necessary, to effectuate the assignment or license of Licensed Intellectual Property in the specified territory pursuant to such Third Party Agreements. Except as set forth in Section 7.1 and Section 7.2, this Agreement shall not be construed as requiring a party that is not a party post-Separation to a Third Party Agreement to disclose, assign or license new intellectual property to the other party or to a third party under any such Third Party Agreement. Each party further agrees that upon becoming aware of any provision in this Agreement or in a Third Party Agreement entered into prior to the Distribution that was not identified in Schedule 6.1 that would cause a breach of either agreement, to notify the other party. The parties shall reasonably consult and cooperate with each other in connection with any such Third Party Agreement. The parties agree that this Agreement shall not be construed as making any third party a beneficiary under this Agreement.

Section 6.2 Indemnification by Licensee for Third Party Agreements . As between Group Brands and Global Brands and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries, the party who is the licensee of Licensed Intellectual Property that is subject to a Third Party Agreement shall indemnify, defend and hold the other party (i.e., licensor) and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries and each of its and their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, agents and representatives (collectively, the “ Indemnified Parties ”) harmless from and against any and all Liabilities of the Indemnified Parties relating to, arising out of or resulting from any claim that the licensee’s use of the Licensed Intellectual Property is in breach of or otherwise runs afoul of the Third Party Agreement, including as against any claim that the licensee’s use of the Licensed Intellectual Property infringes, misappropriates or otherwise uses the Licensed Intellectual Property in violation of any restrictions set forth in such Third Party Agreement.

ARTICLE VII

DEVELOPMENT, PROSECUTION AND MAINTENANCE OF

LICENSED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Section 7.1 Derivatives of Licensed Patents . The parties acknowledge that either party may make improvements, modifications or derivatives of the Licensed Patents (“ Derivative ”). Where a party seeks to file a Patent application on any such Derivative (referred to as a “ Derivative Patent Application ”), the parties agree as follows:

(a) if a party seeks to file a Derivative Patent Application and such party believes that a claim of priority to a Licensed Patent is required, or if a party believes that such Derivative Patent Application may be rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or such other foreign intellectual property office in the subject jurisdiction absent common inventorship and/or ownership by one party of both the Derivative Patent Application and the Licensed Patent, then the following provisions apply:

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application, the owner shall file or cause to be filed such application in its own name, as applicable or allowable under the law in the relevant jurisdiction, within forty-five (45) days of receipt thereof, or as otherwise mutually agreed upon between the parties. The licensee shall also consult with the owner with respect to the Patent application to the extent the Patent application may affect the validity or scope of the owner’s Licensed Patent(s). The owner’s and licensee’s rights in and to the Derivative Patent application (and any Patent issuing therefrom) shall be the same as their rights to the underlying Licensed Patent and on the same terms and subject to the same restrictions, or

(ii) if the party is the owner, then the owner shall file the Derivative Patent Application in its own name and shall provide a full and complete copy of the Derivative Patent Application to the licensee. The owner’s and licensee’s rights to the Derivative Patent Application (and any Patent issuing therefrom) shall be the same as their rights to the underlying Licensed Patent and on the same terms and subject to the same restrictions.

(b) Notwithstanding anything set forth in Section 7.1(a):

(i) the party who conceived of or developed the improvements, modifications or derivatives shall be responsible for the drafting and initial preparation of the Patent application.

(ii) Except with respect to improvements, modifications or derivatives of LCRB and MGC for so long as a party is paying for the licensed rights thereof subject to Section 5.1(a) and Section 5.2(a), respectively, neither party shall be prevented from making any improvements, modifications or derivatives of the Licensed Patents and retaining such Derivatives as a Trade Secret of such developing party. In the event a party maintains a Derivative as a Trade Secret, such party shall be under no obligation to disclose the Derivative to the other Party and shall have no obligation to grant any right or license to the other party hereunder with respect to any such Derivative. Further, a party’s right to maintain a Derivative as such party’s Trade Secret shall not prevent the other party from independently developing and preparing its own Derivatives, including filing a Derivative Patent Application on the same or substantially similar Derivative.

(iii) Except with respect to improvements, modifications or derivatives of LCRB and MGC for so long as a party is paying for the licensed rights thereof subject to Section 5.1(a) and Section 5.2(a), respectively, neither party has any obligation to disclose or provide copies to the other party any other Derivative Patent Applications or any other Patent applications that do not fall within the provisions of Section 5.1, Section 5.2, or Section 7.1(a). In other words, if either party conceives of a Derivative Patent Application wherein the party believes that no claim of priority to a Licensed Patent is necessary and/or believes that the Derivative Patent Application would not be rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or such other foreign intellectual property office in the subject jurisdiction based on lack of common inventorship and/or ownership with a Licensed Patent, then such Derivative Application is not subject to the requirements of this Section 7.1(a) and such party shall be under no obligation to disclose the Derivative or any associated Derivative Patent Application to the other party, and the other party has no rights to any Derivative, Derivative Patent Application or Patent issuing therefrom.

 

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(c) The parties agree that copies of any Derivative Patent Applications, including any non-public information regarding any Derivative or Derivative Patent Application, that are exchanged between the parties pursuant to this Section 7.1 shall be treated as confidential and shall be used solely in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and within the scope of the applicable license.

(d) The parties agree to execute any documents with respect to a Derivative Patent Application as may be required by the parties to effectuate the rights and obligations in this Section 7.1.

Section 7.2 Pipeline Invention Disclosures and Patents . Notwithstanding Section 7.1, with respect to Invention Disclosures prepared within six (6) months from the Distribution Date and Patent applications submitted or filed within eighteen (18) months from the Distribution Date, the parties agree as follows:

(a) excluding the Invention Disclosures contained on Schedule 2.1(b) and Schedule 2.1(c) , any new Invention Disclosures prepared within the first six (6) months following the Distribution Date that relate to the Key Overlap Business or new Invention Disclosures based upon research and development related to or arising out of each party’s packaging or research groups, each party shall, at its own expense, provide copies of any such Invention Disclosure to the other party’s IP counsel, chief scientific officer and executive in charge of the applicable business unit within thirty (30) days of the initial preparation of such Invention Disclosure. If a Patent application is filed based on such Invention Disclosure, the other party shall be granted a license in and to such Patent application (and any Patent issuing therefrom) and the applicable Patent application shall be classified as a Licensed Patent owned by the filing party with the non-filing party obtaining a license under such Patent application (and any Patent issuing therefrom) subject to and on the same terms and conditions as the party is granted to Licensed Patents within the Key Overlap Business.

(b) Excluding the scheduled Patent applications contained on Schedule 2.1(b) and Schedule 2.1(c) , for all Patent applications filed within the first six (6) months following the Distribution Date that relate to the Key Overlap Business or new Patent applications based upon research and development related to or arising out of each party’s packaging or research groups, the party filing the application shall, at its own expense, provide copies of any such Patent application as filed, within thirty (30) days of such filing, together with notice of its filing date and serial number, to the other party’s IP counsel, chief scientific officer and executive in charge of the applicable business unit. The non-filing party shall be granted a license in and to such Patent application (and any Patent issuing therefrom) and the applicable Patent application shall be classified as a Licensed Patent owned by the filing party with the non-filing party obtaining a license under such Patent application (and any Patent issuing therefrom) subject to and on the same terms and conditions as the party is granted to Licensed Patents within the Key Overlap Business.

(c) For Patent applications within the Key Overlap Business filed by either party after the initial six (6) months and up to and through the initial eighteen (18) months following the Distribution Date and for all Patent applications filed by either party that relate to either the Key Overlap Business or Non-Key Overlap Business and including all Patent applications based

 

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upon research and development related to or arising out of each party’s packaging or research groups filed up to and through the initial eighteen (18) months following the Distribution Date, each party shall, at its own expense, provide copies of any such Patent application as filed, within thirty (30) days of such filing, together with notice of its filing date and serial number, to the other party’s IP counsel, chief scientific officer and executive in charge of the applicable business unit. The parties shall then mutually determine whether rights to such Patent application would have been granted to the other party had the Distribution not yet occurred. In the event the parties agree that each party should have received rights in and to the Patent application and any Patent issuing therefrom, the Patent application shall be classified as a Licensed Patent owned by the filing party with the non-filing party obtaining a license under such Patent application (and any Patent issuing therefrom) subject to and on the same terms and conditions as the party is granted to Licensed Patents within the applicable Key Overlap Business and Non-Key Overlap Business.

(d) The parties agree that copies of any Invention Disclosure or Patent application, including any non-public information regarding any Invention Disclosure or Patent application, that are exchanged between the parties pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be treated as confidential.

(e) The parties agree that the party who develops and seeks to file such Derivative Patent Application shall be responsible for the draft and preparation and associated costs of such Derivative Patent Application.

(f) The parties agree to execute any documents as may be required by the parties to effectuate the rights and obligations in this Section 7.2.

Section 7.3 Party’s Abandonment of Licensed Patents .

(a) With respect to Licensed Patents owned by a party or any Invention Disclosure scheduled as a Licensed Patent or disclosed under Section 7.1, if that party decides that it is no longer interested in prosecuting and/or maintaining one or more Licensed Patents at any time, then the owner of the Licensed Patent(s) or the applicable Invention Disclosure shall give written notice to the licensee of such Licensed Patent or Invention Disclosure within three (3) months of a non-extended filing deadline for maintenance fees and annuities or within thirty (30) days of any non-extended deadline related to the prosecution of a Licensed Patent or its decision not to proceed with the preparation of a Patent application with respect to such Invention Disclosure of its intention to cease prosecution and/or maintenance, or not to proceed with an extension of the Licensed Patent and shall permit the licensee, at the licensee’s sole discretion, to either direct the prosecution or maintenance or proceed with the extension under the owner’s name but at licensee’s own costs and expenses, or if and only if the owner elects to abandon the entire Licensed Patent family, the licensee may continue prosecution or maintenance or proceed with the extension at its own costs and expense. If the owner elects to abandon the entire Licensed Patent family, and if the licensee elects to continue the prosecution or maintenance or to proceed with the extension, the owner of the Licensed Patent or the applicable Invention Disclosure shall execute such documents and perform such acts at the licensee’s expense as may be reasonably necessary to effect an assignment of such Licensed Patent or Invention Disclosure (and as applicable other Patents in the same Licensed Patent family) to the licensee in a timely manner, and more generally to permit the licensee to continue

 

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such prosecution and maintenance or to proceed with the extension. Any Patents and Patent applications so assigned shall not be considered Licensed Patents as of the date of such assignment. A party abandoning a Patent or Patent application pursuant to this Section 7.3(a) shall have no right, title and/or interest in and to such abandoned Patents and Patent applications, including any rights to license, exploit or practice (or exclude others from using, practicing or exploiting) in any way any such abandoned Patents and Patent applications.

(b) With respect to Licensed Patents owned by a party, if the non-owning party decides that it is no longer interested in sharing in any costs with the owner with respect to prosecuting and/or maintaining a Licensed Patent, then the licensee of the Licensed Patent shall give notice to the owner of such Licensed Patent within three (3) months of a non-extended filing deadline for maintenance fees and annuities or within thirty (30) days of any non-extended deadline related to the prosecution of a Licensed Patent of its intention to cease sharing in the expense of prosecution and/or maintenance, or with respect to an extension, of any Licensed Patent. In such case the owner may continue, at its discretion, prosecution or maintenance or proceed with the extension at its own costs and expense. Any Patents and Patent applications where the licensee ceases to participate in or share the costs of such prosecution, maintenance or extension shall not be considered Licensed Patents as of the date the licensee ceases to share in the applicable costs and the licensee shall have no right, title or interest in and to such Patents or Patent applications, including any rights to license, exploit or practice (or exclude others from using, practicing or exploiting) in any way any such Patents and Patent applications. Provided , however , that if neither party elects to continue such prosecution, maintenance or extension, or if both decide to abandon the Patent, then neither party may restrict the other from exploiting, practicing or using the applicable abandoned Licensed Patents subject to any other patent rights held by a respective party.

(c) In the event that neither party desires to further prosecute, maintain or extend a Licensed Patent in a particular jurisdiction, then the applicable Licensed Patent shall go abandoned and neither party may restrict the other from exploiting, practicing or using the applicable abandoned Licensed Patents subject to any other patent rights held by a respective party.

Section 7.4 Foreign Prosecution of Licensed Patents . With respect to Licensed Patents where the decision to file in certain foreign jurisdictions has not been determined prior to Separation, the parties shall engage in good faith discussions regarding the filing of patent applications directed to the Licensed Patents in other jurisdictions.

(a) In the event that the owner of the Licensed Patent decides that it is not interested in prosecuting one or more of the Licensed Patents in such foreign jurisdictions, then the owner of the Licensed Patent(s) shall give written notice to the non-owner within thirty (30) days of any non-extended deadline related to the filing deadline for foreign filing of a Licensed Patent and shall permit the non-owner, at the non-owner’s sole discretion, to either direct the prosecution under the owner’s name but at the non-owner’s own costs and expenses. With respect to each such foreign jurisdiction in which the owner elected not to participate or share in the costs of prosecuting the foreign Patent application, such foreign Patents and Patent applications shall not be considered Licensed Patents, solely with respect to the applicable foreign jurisdiction. The owner of the underlying Licensed Patent shall have no right, title and or

 

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interest in and to such foreign Patents and Patent applications, including any rights to license, exploit or practice (or exclude others from using, practicing or exploiting) in any way any such foreign filings, solely with respect to each such jurisdiction in which the owner did not participate and share in the costs of prosecuting the foreign Patent application.

(b) In the event the non-owner decides that it is not interested in prosecuting one or more of the Licensed Patents in such foreign jurisdictions, then such non-owner shall give notice to the owner of such Licensed Patent(s) within thirty (30) days of any non-extended deadline related to the filing deadline for foreign filing of a Licensed Patent. In such case the owner may continue prosecution, at its discretion and at its own costs and expense. With respect to each such foreign jurisdiction in which the non-owner elected not to participate or share in the costs of prosecuting the foreign Patents and Patent applications, such foreign Patents and Patent applications shall not be considered Licensed Patents, solely with respect to the applicable foreign jurisdiction. The non-owner of the underlying Licensed Patents shall have no right, title or interest in and to such foreign Patents or Patent applications, including any rights to license, exploit or practice (or exclude others from using, practicing or exploiting) in any way any such foreign Patents and Patent applications.

(c) If neither party elects to file a Licensed Patent in a foreign jurisdiction, then neither party may restrict the other from exploiting, practicing or using the applicable Licensed Patents, subject to any other patent rights held by a respective party, in each such application foreign jurisdiction in which the parties mutually elected not to file in.

(d) A party’s decision to file or not to file in any particular foreign jurisdiction shall not affect either party’s rights, obligations or limitations otherwise set forth in this Agreement, including with respect to the underlying Licensed Patent.

Section 7.5 Further Assurances . The parties shall, and shall cause their respective Affiliates and Subsidiaries to, execute and deliver such instruments of assignment, conveyance and transfer and take such other actions as are necessary to memorialize or perfect the assignments provided for in this ARTICLE VII. The parties shall share equally in such costs associated with the filing or recording of assignments in the relevant jurisdictions, provided however that in each case above, the applicable assignee shall be solely responsible for preparing, filing and/or recording any assignment, transfer or change of name documents relating to the Intellectual Property or any other documents necessary to record ownership of the Intellectual Property in the applicable assignee’s name, including the Patent Assignment. The applicable assignee agrees to use reasonable efforts to promptly file with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or such other foreign intellectual property office as applicable, any necessary documents relating to the assignment, transfer, conveyance and delivery of title and ownership of the Intellectual Property to the assignee.

Section 7.6 Allocation of Patent Prosecution Costs .

(a) Unless specifically provided for in this Agreement or in one of the Ancillary Agreements incident to the Distribution, each party shall be responsible for all prosecution, maintenance and extension costs relating to each party’s own Non-Licensed Patents. For purposes of this Section, prosecution costs associated with a party’s Non-Licensed

 

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Patents shall include costs associated with any interference, opposition, derivation, reexamination, reissue or other proceeding at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or such other foreign intellectual property office.

(b) Subject to each party’s right to abandon Patents under Section 7.3, and subject to Section 7.6(c), with respect to the Licensed Patents, the parties agree that the cost of patent prosecution, maintenance and extensions thereof shall be shared as follows:

(i) During the initial two (2) years after Separation, the party having exclusive rights to the Licensed Patents for the Key Overlap Business in its Defined Territory shall be responsible for all costs of such prosecution, maintenance and extensions of the Patents. After the initial two (2) years from the Distribution Date, each party shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the costs of prosecution, maintenance and extensions of the applicable Licensed Patents.

(ii) Beginning immediately after Distribution, each party shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the costs of prosecution, maintenance and extensions of the Licensed Patents in any Undefined Territory.

(iii) Notwithstanding the above, with respect to any Licensed Patent that a third party has exclusive rights to in a particular country or region, including as provided for in any Third Party Agreement, the party (who either has the contractual relationship with such third party or who otherwise receives compensation from such third party based upon the third party’s exclusive rights to the Licensed Patent) shall be responsible for all costs within such country or region relating to the prosecution, maintenance and extensions of the Licensed Patent during any period in which the third party has exclusive rights.

(c) Regarding the following categories of prosecution costs associated with the Licensed Patents, the parties further agree as follows:

(i) if a third party initiates interference, opposition, derivation, reexamination or other proceeding at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or such other foreign intellectual property office regarding a Licensed Patent, the party with knowledge thereof shall notify the other party within thirty (30) days. The parties shall then engage in good faith to determine a mutually acceptable approach for responding to and managing the conduct of the third party proceeding and the costs associated with such proceeding shall be allocated as provided in Section 7.6(b).

(ii) If a party decides to initiate an interference, opposition, derivation, reexamination, reissue or other proceeding at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or such other foreign intellectual property office regarding a Licensed Patent or any legal proceeding related to the validity of any Licensed Patent in a court of competent jurisdiction, than prior to initiating such proceeding, that party shall notify the other party of its intention and the parties shall engage in good faith to determine a mutually acceptable approach and the costs associated with such proceeding shall be allocated as provided in Section 7.6(b).

 

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ARTICLE VIII

ENFORCEMENT AND LITIGATION OF LICENSED INTELLECTUAL

PROPERTY

Section 8.1 Management of Intellectual Property Claims/Litigation; Allocation of Intellectual Property Litigation Costs .

(a) Claim from Third Party . In the event that a party learns of any claim of or alleged claim from a third party of infringement or threatened infringement of, or related to the Licensed Intellectual Property that the party in good faith believes will impair the rights to the Licensed Intellectual Property, the party with knowledge thereof shall notify the other party within thirty (30) days of such third party claim. The parties shall engage in good faith to determine a mutually acceptable response to the claim. Provided the parties mutually agree to proceed, litigation or management of the third party claim shall be according to Section 8.1(c).

(b) Initiation of Action Against Third Party . In the event that in good faith, a party believes that the actions of a third party may impair the rights of any Licensed Intellectual Property, and such party desires to send a claim letter or initiate legal action against a third party for infringement of the Licensed Intellectual Property, the party seeking to initiate such action shall notify the other party of its intent and shall engage in good faith with the other party to determine whether, and by what means any action against a third party should be instituted. Provided the parties mutually agree to proceed with the third party claim, litigation or management of the third party claim shall be according to Section 8.1(c).

(c) Control of Litigation/Strategy .

(i) Litigation or Claim in Jurisdiction Impacting Only One Party : Provided the parties mutually agree that one or the other can take action against a third party, if a party seeks to defend against or initiate a claim against a third party that relates to or might impair the use of the Licensed Intellectual Property in a jurisdiction where only the party is present or where only the party has revenues in a Business related to the particular claim, then such party shall be solely responsible for any litigation related activities and costs in such jurisdiction; provided however, that to the extent the other party must be added to any lawsuit for standing purposes and/or the other party’s assistance is needed due to specific expertise or knowledge base, such other party is obliged to consent to being added as a party for standing purposes and/or to provide assistance at the litigating party’s cost. Where only one party is litigating the claim and paying all costs therefore (because the other party is not impacted or because the other party has opted out pursuant to Section 8.1(e)), then all recoveries shall belong exclusively to such litigating party. Moreover, if the only reason a party is involved in the litigation is for standing purposes, then the other party shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses of such party.

(ii) Litigation or Claim in Jurisdiction Impacting Neither Party : Provided the parties mutually agree that one or the other can take action against a third party, if a party seeks to defend against or initiate such a claim against a third party that relates to or might impair the use of the Licensed Intellectual Property in a jurisdiction where neither party is present and neither party has revenues in a Business related to the particular claim, then the party

 

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who owns the applicable Licensed Intellectual Property shall manage the litigation in such jurisdiction and both parties shall share equally in the costs of such litigation. To the extent the licensee’s assistance is needed due to specific expertise or knowledge base, licensee shall be obliged to provide assistance and such costs and any recovery shall be shared equally by the parties in such jurisdiction.

(iii) Litigation or Claim in Jurisdiction Impacting Both Parties : Provided the parties mutually agree that one or the other can take action against a third party, if a party seeks to defend against or initiate a claim against a third party that relates to or might impair the use of the Licensed Intellectual Property in a jurisdiction where both parties are present or where both parties have revenues in a Business related to the particular claim, the party with the greatest aggregate revenues in such Business shall manage the litigation in such jurisdiction and the costs of litigation shall be split based upon each party’s pro rata share of net revenues of the Business related to the litigation in such jurisdiction. To extent the non-controlling party must be added to any lawsuit for standing purposes and/or the non-controlling party’s assistance is needed due to specific expertise or knowledge base, such non-controlling party is obliged to consent to being added as a party for standing purposes and/or to provide assistance and such costs and any recovery shall be split based upon each party’s pro rata share of net revenues of the Business related to the litigation in such jurisdiction.

(d) Consents Required . The decision whether to bring, maintain or settle any such claims subject to ARTICLE VIII shall be jointly made. With respect to Licensed Intellectual Property, neither party shall or have a right to initiate any such litigation, opposition, cancellation or related legal proceedings without the consent of the other party.

(e) Opt-Out . Except where necessary for standing purposes, a party that is otherwise obligated to share in the costs associated with initiating a claim or litigation and seeks to withdraw from, or does not want to participate or share in the costs of such litigation related activities, the other party shall control the litigation and be responsible for all costs and expenses thereof. The non-participating party shall not be entitled to any recoveries related to the claim and such recoveries shall belong exclusively to the litigating party. For the purposes of this ARTICLE VIII, a party that would have opted-out of the litigation, but not for the standing requirement, such party shall be considered a non-participating party for purposes of this ARTICLE VIII solely with respect to costs, expenses and recoveries, if any.

(f) Settlement . Neither party shall commit to the settlement of any claim that may negatively impact the non-settling party’s rights subject to the non-settling party’s written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or denied.

(g) No Obligation to Police Licensed Intellectual Property . Notwithstanding anything contained herein, neither party is obligated to monitor or police the use of the Licensed Intellectual Property by third parties other than any licenses to the Licensed Intellectual Property granted by a party (or its Affiliates or Subsidiaries) to a third party.

ARTICLE IX

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Section 9.1 Term . The term of this Agreement commences on the Distribution and continues through the life of any applicable license hereunder.

Section 9.2 Termination . This Agreement may be terminated by the Kraft Foods Inc. Board at any time prior to the Distribution.

Section 9.3 Effect of Termination . In the event of any termination of this Agreement prior to the Distribution, no party (or any of its directors or officers) shall have any Liability or further obligation to any other party with respect to this Agreement.

Section 9.4 Material Breach . Neither party may unilaterally terminate this Agreement for a material breach of this Agreement by the other party, provided , however , that each party will retain any remedies for such breach that it may be entitled to in a court of law or equity.

ARTICLE X

CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 10.1 Confidentiality; Protection of Trade Secrets . Each party acknowledges and agrees that Patents and Trade Secrets and Know-How constitute proprietary and/or confidential information. Accordingly, where either party is a recipient of or licensee of the other party’s Patents or Trade Secrets and Know-How, the receiving party shall use reasonable measures to protect, maintain and safeguard such information as proprietary and confidential as set forth herein and in ARTICLE VI (Exchange of Information; Litigation Management; Confidentiality) of the Separation Agreement.

Section 10.2 Privileged Information . The parties further acknowledge and agree that in furtherance of the rights and obligations in this Agreement, each party may provide or be the recipient of Privileged Information (as defined in the Separation Agreement). The exchange of Privileged Information shall be subject to ARTICLE VI (Exchange of Information; Litigation Management; Confidentiality) of the Separation Agreement.

ARTICLE XI

DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Section 11.1 Licensed Intellectual Property Governance . With respect to the Licensed Intellectual Property and the parties’ rights and obligations to each other as set forth herein, the parties agree to work cooperatively with each other in order to review, manage and minimize disputes between the parties. In the event the parties are unable to mutually agree upon a course of action under this Agreement, subject to the limitations herein, such dispute shall be submitted to Dispute Resolution as set forth in this ARTICLE XI.

(a) Representatives . Each party shall make available as required by this ARTICLE XI its Executive Vice President for Research Development and Quality (“ RDQ ”) and its Patent Counsel for the applicable business unit. In addition, at the request of a party and to the extent reasonably required due to the applicable subject matter, the parties shall make available the Vice President of RDQ for the applicable business unit and the applicable business unit counsel.

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(a) Step Process . Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to Intellectual Property disputes, including requests by a party for access to certain Non-Licensed Patents or Non-Licensed Trade Secrets and Know-How of the other party, under this Agreement or the breach thereof (a “ Dispute ”), shall be resolved: (i) first, by a meeting and negotiation between each party’s Executive Vice President for RDQ, Patent Counsel for the applicable Business and such other business counsel and leads as deemed necessary ( e.g. , Vice President of RDQ for the business unit, RDQ IP/Strategy and the Business Counsel), where such meeting shall take place within thirty (30) days of either party’s written notice of the Dispute; (ii) if such meeting and negotiations do not resolve the Dispute within thirty (30) days thereafter, each party’s chief financial officer shall then meet; and (iii) if negotiations fail, such issues shall be escalated in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of ARTICLE VII (Dispute Resolution) of the Separation Agreement.

(b) Dispute regarding Restricted Technology . Notwithstanding 11.2(a), any Dispute relating to or arising out of the Black Box procedures with respect to a Restricted Technology shall be resolved: (i) first by a meeting and negotiation between each party’s Executive Vice President for RDQ, Patent Counsel for the applicable Business and such other business counsel and leads as deemed necessary ( e.g. , Vice President of RDQ for the business unit, RDQ IP/Strategy and the Business Counsel), where such meeting shall take place within thirty (30) days of either party’s written notice of the Dispute; and (ii) if such meeting and negotiation does not resolve the Dispute within thirty (30) days thereafter, such Dispute shall be resolved by final and binding dispute resolution by YourEncore or such other dispute resolution party that the parties mutually agree upon.

(c) Costs . Each party shall bear its own costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees in pursuit and resolution of any Dispute, except if arbitration is initiated under Section 11.2(a) of this Agreement, Section 7.3 (Arbitration) of the Separation Agreement or arbitration using YourEncore, then the non-prevailing party shall pay all costs and expenses of the parties, including all arbitration and legal costs and expenses of the parties.

Section 11.3 Bi-Annual Intellectual Property Review Meetings . The parties shall, at least twice a year or as otherwise may be necessary to resolve a Dispute, hold a review meeting at one of the party’s offices, or at such other place as is mutually agreed to by the parties, to review, with respect to the Licensed Intellectual Property: (i) summary of filing and grant information on new Licensed Patents (including, IDFs), maintenance and annuity decisions for the Licensed Patents, updates, decisions for foreign filings of Licensed Patents not decided prior to the Separation; (ii) abandonment of and/or transfer of ownership of or license rights in the Licensed Patents; (iii) litigation issues, including any updates or strategies on existing or proposed litigation, or implications of such existing or proposed litigation; (iv) interference, opposition, derivation, reexamination, reissue or other proceedings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or such other foreign intellectual property office as applicable; (v) patent marking requirements or any other Patent marking issues; (vi) Cadbury licensing provisions under Section 3.3(b); (vii) the disclosure to third parties of any of Confidential Information or Licensed Intellectual Property, including any Restricted Technologies and Know-How or any other Licensed Intellectual Property deemed sensitive by a party; (viii) any fees, costs and expenses associated with any of the above, including any true-up or reimbursement that may be required under this Agreement; and (ix) address such other issues as may be relevant at the time. Each

 

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party shall be responsible for all fees, costs and expenses with respect to its participation in such meetings. If the parties cannot resolve any outstanding issues at the meeting, then such issues shall be escalated first to the chief financial officer, and if not then resolved, the issue shall be escalated in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of ARTICLE VII (Dispute Resolution) of the Separation Agreement, provided , however , that any Dispute relating to or arising out of a Restricted Technology shall be in accordance with Section 11.2(b).

(a) Meeting Agenda . At least two (2) weeks prior to a scheduled meeting pursuant to this Section 11.3, each party shall provide to the other a non-binding, proposed agenda with respect to the issues it is intending to discuss, including the following: (i) an overview of any issues it is intending to discuss; (ii) any issues such party is seeking to resolve; (iii) any issues that have been resolved since the prior meeting; (iv) any updates on issues that the other party was seeking; (v) any fees, costs or expenses it seeks reimbursement for or that require being trued-up; and (vi) any other information that such party may deem appropriate.

Section 11.4 Non-Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution . Either party may proceed and escalate any non-Intellectual Property Dispute under this Agreement in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of ARTICLE VII (Dispute Resolution) of the Separation Agreement.

ARTICLE XII

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Section 12.1 Limitation of Liability . IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE DRAFTING OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE DIVISION OF THE BUSINESSES, OR THE ALLOCATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY THAT IS EITHER OWNED BY OR LICENSED TO THE PARTIES, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES; PROVIDED , HOWEVER , THAT THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS SHALL NOT LIMIT DAMAGES AVAILABLE TO EITHER PARTY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW IN THE EVENT OF A PARTY’S INFRINGEMENT OF THE OTHER PARTY’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, A PARTY’S VIOLATION OF THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE, EXPLOITATION, OBLIGATIONS, RESTRICTIONS OR SALE OF THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OR EITHER PARTY’S OBLIGATIONS OF INDEMNIFICATION UNDER SECTION 6.2 OR SECTION 12.2 AND SHALL NOT LIMIT EITHER PARTY’S OBLIGATIONS EXPRESSLY ASSUMED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SEPARATION AGREEMENT; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT THE EXCLUSION OF PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR TREBLE DAMAGES SHALL APPLY IN ANY EVENT.

Section 12.2 Indemnification . If, as between Group Brands and Global Brands (and its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries), a party (the “ Indemnitor ”) breaches any restriction, obligation or limitation contained herein with respect to a Restricted Technology, including any breach by a third party with respect to a Restricted Technology that is related to or arising out of the disclosure, license or sale of such Restricted Technology by the Indemnitor, the Indemnitor shall indemnify, defend and hold the Indemnified Parties harmless from and against any and all Liabilities, including any form of damages, relating to, arising out of or resulting such breach of a Restricted Technology.

 

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ARTICLE XIII

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 13.1 Coordination with Certain Ancillary Agreements; Conflicts . Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any provision of any of the Separation Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreements and any provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall control over the inconsistent provisions of the Separation Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreements as to the matters specifically addressed in this Agreement. The Tax Sharing Agreement shall govern all matters (including dispute resolution and any indemnities and payments among the parties) relating to Taxes or otherwise specifically addressed in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

Section 13.2 Canadian Exclusion .

(a) In the event of a conflict between the Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement and this Agreement as to any Canadian Intellectual Property, the Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement shall control, solely with respect to such Canadian Intellectual Property.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, including Section 2.1 and Section 2.2, nothing in this Agreement shall effect, constitute or change the timing of (i) any transfer, assignment, conveyance or other disposition of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of, or to, any right, title, interest or benefit in, or to the Canadian Intellectual Property, (ii) any transfer, assumption, forgiveness or release of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of, or to, any Liabilities of Kraft Canada Inc., Mondelez Canada Inc. or of any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships) or (iii) any grant or other creation of any license, leave, authority or other permission to, or by Kraft Canada Inc. or to or by Mondelez Canada Inc. or any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships).

Section 13.3 Affiliates and Subsidiaries . Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, all rights, obligations and restrictions that apply to a party shall apply equally to each of its and their Affiliates and Subsidiaries.

Section 13.4 Expenses . Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, all fees, costs and expenses paid or incurred in connection with the performance of this Agreement, whether performed by a third party or internally, will be paid by the party incurring such fees or expenses. Global Brands will be responsible for any transfer and recordal fees related to the transfer of any Global Brands’ Intellectual Property to Global Brands and Group Brands will be responsible for any transfer and recordal fees related to the transfer of any Group Brands’ Intellectual Property to Group Brands.

Section 13.5 Amendment and Modification . This Agreement may not be amended, modified or supplemented in any manner, whether by course of conduct or otherwise, except by an instrument in writing specifically designated as an amendment hereto, signed on behalf of each party.

 

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Section 13.6 Waiver . No failure or delay of any party in exercising any right or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right or power, or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce such right or power, or any course of conduct, preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or power. The rights and remedies of the parties hereunder are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies that they would otherwise have hereunder. Any agreement on the part of any party to any such waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer on behalf of such party.

Section 13.7 Notices . All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or if by facsimile, upon written confirmation of receipt by facsimile, e-mail or otherwise, (b) on the first Business Day following the date of dispatch if delivered utilizing a next-day service by a recognized next-day courier or (c) on the earlier of confirmed receipt or the fifth Business Day following the date of mailing if delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. All notices hereunder shall be delivered to the addresses set forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated in writing by the party to receive such notice:

(1) if to Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC or any other SnackCo Entity, to both:

Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC

Three Parkway North, Suite 200

Deerfield, Illinois 60015

Attention: General Counsel

Email: gerd.pleuhs@mdlz.com

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC

Three Parkway North, Suite 200

Deerfield, Illinois 60015

Attention: SVP & Deputy General Counsel

Email: willie.miller@mdlz.com

(2) if to Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC or any other GroceryCo Entity, to:

 

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Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, Illinois 60093

Attention: General Counsel

Email: kim.rucker@kraftfoods.com

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, Illinois 60093

Attention: Chief Patent Counsel

Email: clinton.hallman@kraftfoods.com

Section 13.8 Interpretation . When a reference is made in this Agreement to a Section, Article, Exhibit or Schedule such reference shall be to a Section, Article, Exhibit or Schedule of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement or in any Exhibit or Schedule are for convenience of reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Any capitalized terms used in any Schedule or Exhibit but not otherwise defined therein shall have the meaning as defined in this Agreement or the Separation Agreement. All Schedules and Exhibits annexed hereto or referred to herein are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement as if set forth herein. The words “include,” “includes,” “included,” “including,” or the phrase “e.g.” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall mean “including, without limitation,” unless otherwise specified, and shall not be construed as terms of limitation. The word “day” when used in this Agreement shall mean “calendar day,” unless otherwise specified. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the words “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Section, Subsection or other subpart.

Section 13.9 Counting Days . When calculating the time period before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is referenced in calculating such period shall be excluded (for example, if an action is to be taken within two days of a triggering event and such event occurs on a Tuesday then the action must be taken by Thursday). If the last day of such period is a non-Business Day, the period in question shall end on the next succeeding Business Day.

Section 13.10 Entire Agreement . This Agreement and the Separation Agreement and the other Ancillary Agreements and the Annexes, Exhibits, Schedules and Appendices hereto and thereto constitute the entire agreement, and supersede all prior written agreements, arrangements,

 

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communications and understandings and all prior and contemporaneous oral agreements, arrangements, communications and understandings among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement shall not be deemed to contain or imply any restriction, covenant, representation, warranty, agreement or undertaking of any party with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby other than those expressly set forth herein or therein or in any document required to be delivered hereunder or thereunder. Notwithstanding any oral agreement or course of action of the parties or their representatives to the contrary, no party to this Agreement shall be under any legal obligation to enter into or complete the transactions contemplated hereby unless and until this Agreement shall have been executed and delivered by each of the parties.

Section 13.11 No Third Party Beneficiaries . Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person other than the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature under or by reason of this Agreement.

Section 13.12 Governing Law . This Agreement and all disputes or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal Laws of the State of New York, without regard to the Laws of any other jurisdiction that might be applied because of the conflicts of laws principles of the State of New York (other than Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligations Law).

Section 13.13 Assignment . Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, none of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned or delegated, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, by any party without the prior written consent of the other parties, and any such assignment without such prior written consent shall be null and void. If any party (or any of its successors or permitted assigns) (a) shall consolidate with or merge into any other Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger or (b) shall transfer all or substantially all of its properties and/or assets to any Person, then, and in each such case, the party (or its successors or permitted assigns, as applicable) shall ensure that such Person assumes all of the obligations of such party (or its successors or permitted assigns, as applicable) under this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding on and enure for the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of each party.

Section 13.14 Severability . Whenever possible, each provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable Law, but if any provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable Law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or portion of any provision in such jurisdiction, and this Agreement shall be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or portion of any provision had never been contained herein.

Section 13.15 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same instrument and shall be effective as of the Distribution Date.

 

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Section 13.16 Facsimile Signature . This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature and a facsimile signature shall constitute an original for all purposes.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.

 

KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC
By:   /s/ Gerhard Pleuhs
  Name: Gerhard Pleuhs
  Title:   Authorized Signatory
KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS LLC
By:   /s/ Timothy R. McLevish
  Name: Timothy R. McLevish
  Title:   Authorized Signatory
KRAFT FOODS UK LTD.
By:   /s/ Gerhard Pleuhs
  Name: Gerhard Pleuhs
  Title:   Authorized Signatory
KRAFT FOODS R&D INC.
By:   /s/ Gerhard Pleuhs
  Name: Gerhard Pleuhs
  Title:   Authorized Signatory

 

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Exhibit 2.4

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

MASTER OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE AGREEMENT REGARDING

TRADEMARKS AND RELATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

between

KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC

and

KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS LLC

Dated as of September 27, 2012

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

 

ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS

 

Section 1.1

 

Table of Definitions

     5   

Section 1.2

 

Certain Defined Terms

     6   

ARTICLE II

ALLOCATION OF OWNERSHIP OF TRADEMARKS, BRAND-RELATED

COPYRIGHTS AND DOMAIN NAMES

 

Section 2.1

 

Ownership of Trademarks, Brand-Related Copyrights and Domain Names

     10   

Section 2.2

 

Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties

     14   

Section 2.3

 

Agreements regarding “White-Space” Registrations

     14   

Section 2.4

 

Ownership of Composite Marks

     15   

Section 2.5

 

Mistaken Allocations

     16   

Section 2.6

 

Certain Dot-Com Domain Name Arrangements

     16   

Section 2.7

 

Other Electronic Media

     17   

Section 2.8

 

Electronic Marketing with Respect to Territory

     17   

Section 2.9

 

Manufacture

     17   

Section 2.10

 

Third Party Contracts

     18   

Section 2.11

 

Exclusion of Canadian Trademarks

     18   

Section 2.12

 

Compliance with Law

     18   

ARTICLE III

LICENSES

 

Section 3.1

 

License Grants by GroceryCo IPCo to SnackCo IPCo

     19   

Section 3.2

 

License Grants by SnackCo IPCo to GroceryCo IPCo

     27   

Section 3.3

 

Extension of Scope of License Grant; Sub-Brands; Protection of Perpetually Licensed Trademarks

     30   

Section 3.4

 

Reversion

     31   

Section 3.5

 

Obligation to Phase-Out Use

     32   

Section 3.6

 

License for Use in Connection with Recipe Ingredients, Consumer Websites and Social Media

     33   

Section 3.7

 

Assignment and Sublicensing

     34   

Section 3.8

 

Quality Standards and Control

     35   

Section 3.9

 

Registered User Filings and Evidence of Trademark Use

     37   

Section 3.10

 

Goodwill Arising from Use of Marks

     37   

Section 3.11

 

No Inconsistent Action

     38   

Section 3.12

 

Enforcement

     38   

 

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Section 3.13  

Maintenance of Licensed Trademarks and Monitoring Obligations

     40   
Section 3.14  

Responsibility for Proceedings and Litigation Pending on the Distribution Date; Assumption of Control of Prosecution of Assigned Trademark Applications

     41   
Section 3.15  

Changes Affecting the European Union

     42   
Section 3.16  

Changes Affecting the List of Countries in Schedule A

     42   
Section 3.17  

Permissible Fair Use

     42   

ARTICLE IV

DIVERSION

 

Section 4.1  

Diversion

     42   
Section 4.2  

Best Practice Preventing Diversion

     43   
Section 4.3  

Diversion Panel

     44   
Section 4.4  

Material Diversion and Diversion Auditor

     44   
Section 4.5  

Cooperation

     46   
Section 4.6  

Costs of Diversion Audit

     46   
Section 4.7  

Liquidated Damages

     47   
Section 4.8  

Acquisition of Perpetual Trademark License

     48   
Section 4.9  

Legal Actions

     50   

ARTICLE V

FURTHER ASSURANCES AND ADDITIONAL COVENANTS

 

Section 5.1  

Further Assurances

     50   
Section 5.2  

Change of SnackCo Name

     51   

ARTICLE VI

TERMINATION

 

Section 6.1  

Termination

     51   
Section 6.2  

Effect of Termination

     51   
Section 6.3  

Agreement Otherwise Not Terminable

     51   

ARTICLE VII

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

Section 7.1  

Step Process

     51   
Section 7.2  

Negotiation and Mediation

     51   
Section 7.3  

Arbitration

     51   
Section 7.4  

Interim Relief

     52   
Section 7.5  

Remedies

     52   
Section 7.6  

Expenses

     52   

 

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ARTICLE VIII

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 8.1  

Coordination with Certain Ancillary Agreements; Conflicts

     52   
Section 8.2  

Expenses

     53   
Section 8.3  

Amendment and Modification

     53   
Section 8.4  

Waiver

     53   
Section 8.5  

Notices

     53   
Section 8.6  

Interpretation

     54   
Section 8.7  

Entire Agreement

     54   
Section 8.8  

No Third Party Beneficiaries; Affiliates

     54   
Section 8.9  

Governing Law

     55   
Section 8.10  

Assignment

     55   
Section 8.11  

Severability

     55   
Section 8.12  

Counterparts

     55   
Section 8.13  

Facsimile Signature

     55   
    
    
    
    
    

Schedule A: List of Countries by Region

Schedule B: GroceryCo Primary Brands

Schedule C: SnackCo Primary Brands

Schedule D: GroceryCo Domain Names

Schedule E: SnackCo Domain Names

Schedule F: European Union Member States in Which Certain GroceryCo-Branded

                    SnackCo Products Are Actively Marketed Pursuant to Ten-Year Licenses

Schedule G-1: Assignee/Sublicensee Quality Control Obligations for Kraft Licensed Products

Schedule G-2: Assignee/Sublicensee Quality Control Obligations for Other Licensed Products

Schedule H: “Bird’s” Trademark Licence Agreement

Schedule I: Usage Guidelines for Kraft GroceryCo Trademark

Schedule J: Usage Guidelines for “Back to Nature” SnackCo Mark

Schedule K: No-Diversion Letter

Schedule L: Existing Third-Party Contracts Regarding “Crystal Light”

Schedule M: Applicable Trademark Licenses

Schedule N: Non-Customer-Facing SnackCo Entities

 

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MASTER OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE AGREEMENT REGARDING

TRADEMARKS AND RELATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

MASTER OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE AGREEMENT REGARDING TRADEMARKS AND RELATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, dated as of September 27, 2012 and effective as of the Distribution Date (as defined in the Separation Agreement (as defined below)) (this “ Agreement ”), between Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo IPCo ”), and Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ GroceryCo IPCo ”).

RECITALS

A. Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ Kraft Foods Inc .” or “ SnackCo ”) and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”) have entered into the Separation and Distribution Agreement (the “ Separation Agreement ”), dated as of September 27, 2012, under which Kraft Foods Inc. will distribute to the Record Holders (as defined in the Separation Agreement), on a pro rata basis, all the outstanding shares of GroceryCo Common Stock (as defined in the Separation Agreement) owned by Kraft Foods Inc. on the Distribution Date (as defined in the Separation Agreement) (the “ Distribution ”).

B. Prior to the Distribution, Kraft Foods Inc., acting through itself and its direct and indirect Subsidiaries (as defined in the Separation Agreement), has conducted the GroceryCo Business (as defined in the Separation Agreement) and the SnackCo Business (as defined in the Separation Agreement). Pursuant to the Distribution, Kraft Foods Inc. is being separated into two publicly traded companies: (i) GroceryCo, which will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the GroceryCo Business; and (ii) SnackCo, which will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the SnackCo Business.

C. In furtherance of the separation of Kraft Foods Inc. into two publicly traded companies pursuant to the Separation Agreement, Section 2.1(b) of the Separation Agreement requires GroceryCo and SnackCo to, and to cause their respective Subsidiaries to, (A) transfer to one or more members of the GroceryCo Group (as defined in the Separation Agreement) all of the right, title and interest of the SnackCo Group (as defined in the Separation Agreement) in and to all GroceryCo Assets (as defined in the Separation Agreement) and (B) transfer to one or more members of the SnackCo Group all of the right, title and interest of the GroceryCo Group in and to all SnackCo Assets (as defined in the Separation Agreement).

D. In addition to such transfer of GroceryCo Assets and SnackCo Assets, the parties desire to license to each other certain Trademarks (as defined below) on both a short-term and long-term basis, taking into consideration the historic joint development of such Trademarks by the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses, the overlapping usage by both the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses in certain jurisdictions, and the needs for the Licensee (as defined below) to transition to new branding and Trademarks and exhaust existing inventory.

E. The parties desire to enter into an agreement on the following terms and conditions to set forth their agreements regarding the ownership and licensing of Trademarks used in the conduct of the GroceryCo Business and the SnackCo Business.

 

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AGREEMENT

In consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1 Table of Definitions . The following terms have the meanings set forth on the pages referenced below:

 

Definition

   Page  

Accused Party

     45   

Adjusted EBITDA

     6   

AEBITDA Statement

     49   

Agreement

     4   

Applicable Licensee

     48   

Applicable Trademark License

     95   

Asia Pacific Countries

     16   

Blocking Notice

     16   

Buy-Back

     48   

Buy-Back Notice

     48   

Buy-Back Option

     48   

Buy-Back Payment

     48   

Canadian Transfer Agreement

     6   

Caribbean Countries

     6   

CEE Countries

     6   

CEEMA Countries

     6   

Central American Countries

     6   

Composite Mark

     16   

CPR/INTA

     51   

Customers

     42   

Dispute

     51   

Dispute Notice

     51   

Distribution

     4   

Diversion Audit

     45   

Diversion Audit Report

     46   

Diversion Auditor

     45   

Diversion Panel

     44   

European Union

     7   

Exclusively Licensed Trademark

     7   

Flavorburst Logo

     7   

GroceryCo

     4   

GroceryCo Brand IP

     7   

GroceryCo Brand-Related Copyrights

     7   

Definition

   Page  

GroceryCo Canada

     7   

GroceryCo Domain Names

     7   

GroceryCo IPCo

     4   

GroceryCo Mark Binders

     8   

GroceryCo Marks

     8   

GroceryCo Primary Brands

     8   

GroceryCo Products

     8   

GroceryCo Sub-Brands

     10   

GroceryCo Trade Dress

     11   

GroceryCo Whitespace Jurisdictions

     14   

GroceryCo-Developed Sub-Brands

     12   

GroceryCo-Developed Trade Dress

     12   

ICDR

     52   

Infringed Party

     45   

Kraft Foods Inc.

     4   

Kraft GroceryCo Trademark

     8   

Kraft Hexagon Logo

     8   

LA ex-Caribbean Countries

     8   

Large North American Customer

     8   

Latin American Countries

     8   

Licensed GroceryCo Copyright-Protected Materials

     25   

Licensed SnackCo Copyright-Protected Materials

     30   

Licensed Trademark

     8   

Licensee

     8   

Licensor

     8   

Material Diversion

     45   

MEA Countries

     8   

NA Countries

     8   

Near East Countries

     8   

No Diversion Letter

     9   

Perpetual Licensee

     9   
 

 

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Premier

     13   

Relevant Business

     48   

Repeated Diversion

     48   

Separation Agreement

     4   

SnackCo

     4   

SnackCo Brand IP

     9   

SnackCo Brand-Related Copyrights

     9   

SnackCo Canada

     9   

SnackCo Domain Names

     9   

SnackCo IPCo

     4   

SnackCo Mark Binders

     9   

SnackCo Marks

     9   

SnackCo Primary Brands

     9   

SnackCo Products

     9   

SnackCo Sub-Brands

     12   

SnackCo Trade Dress

     12   

SnackCo Whitespace Jurisdictions

     14   

SnackCo-Developed Sub-Brands

     11   

SnackCo-Developed Trade Dress

     11   

South American Countries

     9   

Split-Ownership Brands

     9   

Sub-Brands

     10   

Trade Dress

     10   

Trademarks

     10   

United States

     10   

US Military Bases

     10   
 

 

Section 1.2 Certain Defined Terms . Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Separation Agreement. For the purposes of this Agreement:

Adjusted EBITDA ” shall mean earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, each as determined in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis, for the most recent trailing twelve month period, provided that the effects of any of the following shall be excluded from Adjusted EBITDA: (1) any profit or loss attributable to acquisitions or dispositions of stock or assets, (2) any intangibles/goodwill amortization charges attributable to acquisitions or dispositions of stock or assets, (3) any changes in accounting standards or practices utilized in preparing the financial statements of the Relevant Business, (4) all items of gain, loss or expense for the applicable year related to restructuring charges for the Relevant Business and (5) all items of gain, loss or expense for the year determined to be extraordinary or unusual in nature or infrequent in occurrence or related to the disposal of a segment of a business.

Asia Pacific Countries ” means the countries listed under the heading “Asia Pacific Countries” in Schedule A hereto.

Canadian Transfer Agreement ” means the asset transfer agreement dated as of September 29, 2012 between Mondelez Canada Inc. and Kraft Canada Inc., as may be amended or modified from time to time.

Caribbean Countries ” means the countries listed under the heading “Caribbean Countries” in Schedule A hereto.

CEE Countries ” means the countries listed under the heading “CEE Countries” in Schedule A hereto.

CEEMA Countries ” means the CEE Countries and the MEA Countries.

Central American Countries ” means the countries listed under the heading “Central American Countries” in Schedule A hereto.

 

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European Union ” means the member states of the European Union as at the Distribution Date and the EFTA countries as at the Distribution Date (i.e., Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).

Exclusively Licensed Trademark ” means any Licensed Trademark that is the subject of an exclusive license grant hereunder.

Flavorburst Logo ” means the composite logo that consists of “kraft foods” and the “Flavorburst” graphic that is used as at the Distribution Date in connection with the GroceryCo Business and the SnackCo Business as shown below.

 

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GroceryCo Brand-Related Copyrights ” means any of the copyrights owned by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Distribution in any product packaging, advertising and promotional material and website and other content that relates specifically to products that are primarily branded with GroceryCo Marks, other than the copyrights mentioned in Section 2.1(d).

GroceryCo Brand IP ” means, collectively, the GroceryCo Marks (and the goodwill associated therewith), the GroceryCo Brand-Related Copyrights and the GroceryCo Domain Names.

GroceryCo Canada ” means Kraft Canada Inc.

GroceryCo Domain Names ” means any domain names (uniform resource locator addresses) owned by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Distribution that are listed on Schedule D .

GroceryCo Mark Binders ” means the Trademark binders dated as of the Distribution Date and labeled “GroceryCo Marks” that contain a listing of all of the GroceryCo Marks.

GroceryCo Marks ” means any of the Trademarks owned by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Distribution that (i) are GroceryCo Primary Brands or (ii) primarily relate to or are primarily used in the GroceryCo Business. The “GroceryCo Marks” include all of the Trademarks listed in the GroceryCo Mark Binders (other than any SnackCo Primary Brand listed inadvertently therein) and exclude all of the Trademarks that are listed in the SnackCo Mark Binders (other than any GroceryCo Primary Brand listed inadvertently therein).

GroceryCo Primary Brands ” means the brands used in the GroceryCo Business that are listed on Schedule B hereto.

 

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GroceryCo Products ” means products produced, manufactured, advertised, promoted. marketed, distributed or sold in connection with the GroceryCo Business.

Kraft GroceryCo Trademark ” means the Trademarks “KRAFT” and “KRAFT FOODS” owned by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Distribution, including the Kraft Hexagon Logo or any successor logo adopted by GroceryCo.

Kraft Hexagon Logo ” means the Trademark owned by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Distribution that consists of “Kraft” bordered with a hexagon as shown below.

 

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LA ex-Caribbean Countries ” means the Latin American Countries excluding the Caribbean Countries.

Large North American Customer ” means as at the Distribution Date one of the following Customers and any successor thereto: Wal-Mart, CostCo, Safeway, Kroger, Supervalu, and Target, and following the Distribution Date any other Person that is in the top five (5) of all food retailers in the United States.

Latin American Countries ” means the Caribbean Countries, the Central American Countries, Mexico and the South American Countries.

Licensed Trademark ” means a GroceryCo Mark or a SnackCo Mark that is licensed under this Agreement by GroceryCo IPCo or SnackCo IPCo, as the case may be, to SnackCo IPCo or GroceryCo IPCo, as applicable.

Licensee ” means, with reference to a Licensed Trademark, the party (or any of its successors or permitted assigns) to which such Licensed Trademark is licensed by the other party hereunder.

Licensor ” means, with reference to a Licensed Trademark, the party (or any of its successors or permitted assigns) which licenses a Licensed Trademark to the other party hereunder.

MEA Countries ” means the countries listed under the heading “MEA Countries” in Schedule A hereto.

NA Countries ” means the United States and Canada only. For the avoidance of doubt, the term “NA Countries” does not include Mexico.

Near East Countries ” means the Republic of Yemen, the Republic of Iraq, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Lebanese Republic, Palestine, Israel and the member states of “The Cooperation Council For the Arab States of the Gulf” (GCC), i.e. the United Arab Emirates (consisting of the emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain), the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar and the State of Kuwait.

 

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No - Diversion Letter ” means the letter set out in Schedule K hereto.

Perpetual Licensee ” means a Licensee to which a perpetual license is granted pursuant to Section 3.1(c) or Section 3.2(c).

SnackCo Brand-Related Copyrights ” means any of the copyrights owned by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Distribution in any product packaging, advertising and promotional material and website and other content that relates specifically to products that are primarily branded with SnackCo Marks, other than the copyrights mentioned in Section 2.1(d).

SnackCo Canada ” means Mondelez Canada Inc.

SnackCo Domain Names ” means any of the domain names (uniform resource locator addresses) owned by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Distribution that are listed on Schedule E hereto.

SnackCo Brand IP ” means, collectively, the SnackCo Marks (and the goodwill associated therewith), the SnackCo Brand-Related Copyrights and the SnackCo Domain Names.

SnackCo Mark Binders ” means the Trademark binders dated as of the Distribution Date and labeled “SnackCo Marks” that contain a listing of all of the SnackCo Marks.

SnackCo Marks ” means any of the Trademarks owned by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Distribution that (i) are SnackCo Primary Brands or (ii) primarily relate to or are primarily used in the SnackCo Business. The “SnackCo Marks” include all of the Trademarks listed in the SnackCo Mark Binders (other than any GroceryCo Primary Brand listed inadvertently therein) and exclude all of the Trademarks that are listed in the GroceryCo Mark Binders (other than any SnackCo Primary Brand listed inadvertently therein).

SnackCo Primary Brands ” means the brands used in the SnackCo Business that are listed on Schedule C hereto.

SnackCo Products ” means products produced, manufactured, advertised, promoted, marketed, distributed or sold in connection with the SnackCo Business.

South American Countries ” means the countries listed under the heading “South American Countries” in Schedule A hereto.

Split-Ownership Brands ” means the following brands used in connection with the GroceryCo Business and the SnackCo Business: “Philadelphia,” “Maxwell House,” “Gevalia,” “Dream Whip” and “Live Active.”

 

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Sub-Brands ” means a Trademark, excluding Trade Dress, used on the front of the package for purpose of naming product variants, product segments, product flavors, usage occasions and the like and used in combination with a licensed GroceryCo Primary Brand or a licensed SnackCo Primary Brand, as the case may be.

Trade Dress ” means the rights in the registered or unregistered characteristics of the visual appearance of a product packaging including the shape or appearance of the container, graphic design, and color scheme or design, or a combination of any of the foregoing that serve as a source identifier and are used on the package in combination with a licensed GroceryCo Primary Brand or a licensed SnackCo Primary Brand, as the case may be.

Trademarks ” means trademarks, service marks, trade names and other indications of origin or similar rights and all related Trade Dress, in each case, whether registered or unregistered, including all registrations and all applications to register any of the foregoing.

United States ” means the United States of America, excluding its territories and possessions in the Caribbean Countries. A license grant that covers the United States shall be deemed to extend to all US Military Bases as well as American Samoa and Guam.

US Military Bases ” means any military bases operated by the United States Government anywhere in the world.

ARTICLE II

ALLOCATION OF OWNERSHIP OF TRADEMARKS, BRAND-RELATED

COPYRIGHTS AND DOMAIN NAMES

Section 2.1 Ownership of Trademarks, Brand-Related Copyrights and Domain Names .

(a) Ownership by GroceryCo IPCo .

(i) The parties acknowledge that, as between the parties and their respective Affiliates, GroceryCo IPCo and its Affiliates are the sole and exclusive owners of the GroceryCo Brand IP and that no SnackCo Entity has any right or interest therein, subject to the licenses granted to SnackCo IPCo in the GroceryCo Brand IP under this Agreement. SnackCo IPCo hereby assigns to GroceryCo IPCo all right, title and interest of SnackCo IPCo in and to the GroceryCo Brand IP, and agrees to cause its Affiliates to assign pursuant to separate assignment agreements to GroceryCo IPCo or an Affiliate of GroceryCo IPCo designated by GroceryCo IPCo any right, title and interest of such Affiliates of SnackCo IPCo in and to the GroceryCo Brand IP.

(ii) All Sub-Brands used for GroceryCo Products and adopted by SnackCo IPCo or any of its Affiliates prior to the Distribution Date with respect to any of the GroceryCo Marks licensed hereunder (“ GroceryCo Sub-Brands ”) shall be owned by GroceryCo IPCo (or, pursuant to separate assignment agreements, Affiliates of GroceryCo IPCo designated by GroceryCo IPCo) and deemed to be included in the GroceryCo Marks licensed to SnackCo IPCo hereunder, and SnackCo IPCo hereby assigns to GroceryCo IPCo all right, title and interest of SnackCo IPCo in such

 

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GroceryCo Sub-Brands, and agrees to cause its Affiliates to assign pursuant to separate assignment agreements to GroceryCo IPCo or an Affiliate of GroceryCo IPCo designated by GroceryCo IPCo any right, title and interest of such Affiliates of SnackCo IPCo in and to such GroceryCo Sub-Brands. Sub-Brands that are created in good faith after the Distribution Date by or on behalf of a SnackCo Entity independently from such GroceryCo Sub-Brands in connection with the use of a GroceryCo Mark licensed by GroceryCo IPCo hereunder (“ SnackCo-Developed Sub-Brands ”) shall be owned by SnackCo IPCo or its respective Affiliates.

(iii) All Trade Dress used for GroceryCo Products and adopted by SnackCo IPCo or any of its Affiliates prior to the Distribution Date with respect to any of the GroceryCo Marks licensed hereunder (“ GroceryCo Trade Dress ”) shall be owned by GroceryCo IPCo (or, pursuant to separate assignment agreements, Affiliates of GroceryCo IPCo designated by GroceryCo IPCo) and deemed to be included in the GroceryCo Marks licensed to SnackCo IPCo hereunder, and SnackCo IPCo hereby assigns to GroceryCo IPCo all right, title and interest of SnackCo IPCo in such GroceryCo Trade Dress, and agrees to cause its Affiliates to assign pursuant to separate assignment agreements to GroceryCo IPCo or an Affiliate of GroceryCo IPCo designated by GroceryCo IPCo any right, title and interest of such Affiliates of SnackCo IPCo in and to such GroceryCo Trade Dress. Any Trade Dress that is created in good faith after the Distribution Date by or on behalf of a SnackCo Entity independently from such GroceryCo Trade Dress in connection with the use of a GroceryCo Mark licensed by GroceryCo IPCo hereunder (“ SnackCo-Developed Trade Dress ”) and that portion of any Trade Dress that relates specifically to any SnackCo Marks shall be owned by SnackCo IPCo or its respective Affiliates.

(iv) No new GroceryCo Sub-Brands or GroceryCo Trade Dress shall be adopted and used in connection with any licensed GroceryCo Mark by SnackCo IPCo or any of its Affiliates after the Distribution Date without the prior written approval of GroceryCo IPCo, which GroceryCo IPCo may withhold in its sole discretion. SnackCo IPCo (or its Affiliates) may, without the prior written approval of GroceryCo IPCo, develop, adopt, file Trademark applications with respect to, and use, SnackCo-Developed Sub-Brands or SnackCo-Developed Trade Dress in connection with GroceryCo Marks licensed hereunder; provided that SnackCo IPCo and its Affiliates shall not file new Trademark applications that combine a licensed GroceryCo Mark with a SnackCo-Developed Sub-Brand or SnackCo-Developed Trade Dress. GroceryCo IPCo shall not hinder, aggravate or block good faith efforts of SnackCo IPCo or its Affiliates to migrate from a GroceryCo Sub-Brand or GroceryCo Trade Dress included within the license of a GroceryCo Mark to a SnackCo-Developed Sub-Brand or SnackCo-Developed Trade Dress hereunder; provided that such SnackCo-Developed Sub-Brand or SnackCo-Developed Trade Dress is not confusingly similar to the initially used GroceryCo Sub-Brand or GroceryCo Trade Dress licensed by GroceryCo IPCo hereunder.

(b) Ownership by SnackCo IPCo .

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SnackCo Brand IP and that no GroceryCo Entity has any right or interest therein, subject to the licenses granted to GroceryCo IPCo in the SnackCo Brand IP under this Agreement. GroceryCo IPCo hereby assigns to SnackCo IPCo all right, title and interest of GroceryCo IPCo in and to the SnackCo Brand IP, and agrees to cause its Affiliates to assign pursuant to separate assignment agreements to SnackCo IPCo or an Affiliate of SnackCo IPCo designated by SnackCo IPCo any right, title and interest of such Affiliates of GroceryCo IPCo in and to the SnackCo Brand IP.

(ii) All Sub-Brands used for SnackCo Products and adopted by GroceryCo IPCo or any of its Affiliates prior to the Distribution Date with respect to any of the SnackCo Marks licensed hereunder (“ SnackCo Sub-Brands ”) shall be owned by SnackCo IPCo (or, pursuant to separate assignment agreements, Affiliates of SnackCo IPCo designated by SnackCo IPCo) and deemed to be included in the SnackCo Marks licensed to GroceryCo IPCo hereunder, and GroceryCo IPCo hereby assigns to SnackCo IPCo all right, title and interest of GroceryCo IPCo in such SnackCo Sub-Brands, and agrees to cause its Affiliates to assign pursuant to separate assignment agreements to SnackCo IPCo or an Affiliate of SnackCo IPCo designated by SnackCo IPCo any right, title and interest of such Affiliates of GroceryCo IPCo in and to such SnackCo Sub-Brands. Sub-Brands that are created in good faith after the Distribution Date by or on behalf of a GroceryCo Entity independently from such SnackCo Sub-Brands in connection with the use of a SnackCo Mark licensed by SnackCo IPCo hereunder (“ GroceryCo-Developed Sub-Brands ”) shall be owned by GroceryCo IPCo or its respective Affiliates.

(iii) All Trade Dress used for SnackCo Products and adopted by GroceryCo IPCo or any of its Affiliates prior to the Distribution Date with respect to any of the SnackCo Marks licensed hereunder (“ SnackCo Trade Dress ”) shall be owned by SnackCo IPCo (or, pursuant to separate assignment agreements, Affiliates of SnackCo IPCo designated by SnackCo IPCo) and deemed to be included in the SnackCo Marks licensed to GroceryCo IPCo hereunder, and GroceryCo IPCo hereby assigns to SnackCo IPCo all right, title and interest of GroceryCo IPCo in such SnackCo Trade Dress, and agrees to cause its Affiliates to assign pursuant to separate assignment agreements to SnackCo IPCo or an Affiliate of SnackCo IPCo designated by SnackCo IPCo any right, title and interest of such Affiliates of GroceryCo IPCo in and to such SnackCo Trade Dress. Any Trade Dress that is created in good faith after the Distribution Date by or on behalf of a GroceryCo Entity independently from such SnackCo Trade Dress in connection with the use of a SnackCo Mark licensed by SnackCo IPCo hereunder (“ GroceryCo-Developed Trade Dress ”) and that portion of any Trade Dress that relates specifically to any GroceryCo Marks shall be owned by GroceryCo IPCo or its respective Affiliates.

(iv) No new SnackCo Sub-Brands or SnackCo Trade Dress shall be adopted and used in connection with any licensed SnackCo Mark by GroceryCo IPCo or any of its Affiliates after the Distribution Date without the prior written approval of SnackCo IPCo, which SnackCo IPCo may withhold in its sole discretion. GroceryCo IPCo (or its Affiliates) may, without the prior written approval of SnackCo IPCo, develop, adopt, file Trademark applications with respect to, and use, GroceryCo-Developed Sub-Brands or GroceryCo-Developed Trade Dress in connection with SnackCo Marks licensed

 

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hereunder; provided that GroceryCo IPCo and its Affiliates shall not file new Trademark applications that combine a licensed SnackCo Mark with a GroceryCo-Developed Sub-Brand or GroceryCo-Developed Trade Dress. SnackCo IPCo shall not hinder, aggravate or block good faith efforts of GroceryCo IPCo or its Affiliates to migrate from a SnackCo Sub-Brand or SnackCo Trade Dress included within the license of a SnackCo Mark to a GroceryCo-Developed Sub-Brand or GroceryCo-Developed Trade Dress hereunder; provided that such GroceryCo-Developed Sub-Brand or GroceryCo-Developed Trade Dress is not confusingly similar to the initially used SnackCo Sub-Brand or SnackCo Trade Dress licensed by SnackCo IPCo hereunder.

(c) License split of “Bird’s” . SnackCo IPCo shall procure that Kraft Foods International, Inc. will notify Premier Ambient Products (UK) Limited (“ Premier ”) of its intention to assign its exclusive trademark license for the sale of dessert products under the “Bird’s” brand in Canada, which Premier has granted to Kraft Foods International, Inc. under the Trademark Licence Agreement, dated February 13, 2005 and which is attached as Schedule H hereto, to GroceryCo IPCo or another GroceryCo Entity designated by GroceryCo IPCo, and such GroceryCo Entity shall enter into a deed of adherence with Premier’s affiliate Premier Foods Group Limited prior to or upon the assignment of the “Bird’s” license as set forth in section 9.1 of such Trademark Licence Agreement. Kraft Foods International, Inc. shall remain the licensee for the sale of dessert products under the “Bird’s” brand in all other licensed territories under such Trademark Licence Agreement, dated February 13, 2005. Kraft Foods International, Inc. shall also undertake reasonable efforts to obtain Premier’s written consent that sublicensees may be appointed by GroceryCo IPCo (or such other designated GroceryCo Entity) in Canada and by Kraft Foods International, Inc. in all other licensed territories under such Trademark Licence Agreement, dated February 13, 2005, in each case in accordance with section 9.2 of the Trademark Licence Agreement, dated February 13, 2005.

(d) Any copyrights owned by Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Distribution that relate specifically to a Split-Ownership Brand shall be owned, on a divided basis, by GroceryCo IPCo or its Affiliates, on the one hand, and SnackCo IPCo or its Affiliates, on the other hand, and may be used by either party or its Affiliates without a duty of accounting or other obligation to the other party; provided that any such use of such copyrights in connection with a Split-Ownership Brand shall be consistent with and limited to the territory to which SnackCo IPCo’s or GroceryCo IPCo’s ownership in and rights to use the Split-Ownership Brand extends hereunder.

(e) The parties shall, and shall cause their respective Affiliates to, execute and deliver such instruments of assignment and transfer and take such other actions as are necessary to memorialize or perfect the assignments provided for in Section 2.1(a) and Section 2.1(b). The assignee of Trademarks or other intellectual property assigned pursuant to Section 2.1(a) and Section 2.1(b), respectively, shall be responsible, at its sole cost, for filing or recording in the relevant jurisdictions assignments of the Trademarks or such other intellectual property assigned to such assignee pursuant to Section 2.1(a) or Section 2.1(b), as applicable. To the extent one party is requested by the other party to do so, such party shall reasonably assist the requesting party in complying with any formalities to memorialize or perfect the assignment of the Trademarks to the requesting party for Trademarks intended hereunder to be owned by such requesting party.

 

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Section 2.2 Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties . Each of SnackCo IPCo (on behalf of itself and each other SnackCo Entity) and GroceryCo IPCo (on behalf of itself and each other GroceryCo Entity) understands and agrees that no party (including its Affiliates) to this Agreement is making any representations or warranties relating in any way to the GroceryCo Brand IP or the SnackCo Brand IP assigned or licensed hereunder to any Consent required in connection therewith, to the value or freedom from any Security Interests of, or any other matter concerning, any GroceryCo Brand IP or SnackCo Brand IP, or to the legal sufficiency of any assignment, document or instrument delivered hereunder to convey title to any GroceryCo Brand IP or SnackCo Brand IP upon the execution, delivery and filing hereof or thereof. Except as may expressly be set forth in this Agreement, (a) all GroceryCo Brand IP and SnackCo Brand IP are being transferred or licensed on an “as is,” “where is” basis, (b) any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a specific purpose or otherwise is hereby expressly disclaimed, (c) the respective transferees shall bear the economic and legal risks that any conveyance shall prove to be insufficient to vest in the transferee good and marketable title, free and clear of any Security Interest and (d) none of the parties (including their Affiliates) to this Agreement or any other Person makes any representation or warranty with respect to any information, documents or material made available in connection with the entering into of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

Section 2.3 Agreements regarding “White-Space” Registrations .

(a) Filing exclusivity for GroceryCo Primary Brands and SnackCo Primary Brands except Split-Ownership Brands . The parties acknowledge that (i) there are various jurisdictions in which GroceryCo IPCo or other GroceryCo Entities have not filed applications or obtained registrations for GroceryCo Primary Brands and in which, if filings or registrations were to have been made or obtained on the Distribution Date, would have been owned by GroceryCo IPCo as a result of the allocation of ownership of Trademarks made under this Agreement (“ GroceryCo Whitespace Jurisdictions ”) and (ii) there are various jurisdictions in which SnackCo IPCo or other SnackCo Entities have not filed applications or obtained registrations for SnackCo Primary Brands and in which, if filings or registrations were to have been made or obtained on the Distribution Date, would have been owned by SnackCo IPCo based on the allocation of ownership of Trademarks made under this Agreement (“ SnackCo Whitespace Jurisdictions ”). In order to facilitate the ability of GroceryCo IPCo to register GroceryCo Primary Brands in the GroceryCo Whitespace Jurisdictions and the ability of SnackCo IPCo to register SnackCo Primary Brands in the SnackCo Whitespace Jurisdictions during the ten-year period following the Distribution Date, each of GroceryCo IPCo and SnackCo IPCo are agreeing to the restrictions set forth in this Section 2.3 with respect to the filing of certain new Trademark applications in certain jurisdictions. For the ten-year period commencing on the Distribution Date, GroceryCo IPCo agrees that no GroceryCo Entity shall file any new Trademark applications with respect to any SnackCo Primary Brand (or any Trademark that is identical or confusingly similar thereto) in any SnackCo Whitespace Jurisdictions and SnackCo IPCo agrees that no SnackCo Entity shall file any new Trademark applications with respect to any GroceryCo Primary Brand (or any Trademark that is identical or confusingly similar thereto) in any GroceryCo Whitespace Jurisdictions. Unless expressly provided otherwise herein, the parties agree that following the ten-year exclusivity period any new Trademark sought to be registered by a SnackCo Entity shall not use or include the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark or a hexagon/racetrack design that is identical or confusingly similar to the hexagon/racetrack design incorporated in the Kraft Hexagon Logo or any successor logo adopted by GroceryCo.

 

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(b) Filing exclusivity for Split-Ownership Brands .

(i) No SnackCo Entity shall file during the ten-year period commencing on the Distribution Date any new Trademark applications for a Split-Ownership Brand (or any Trademark that is identical or confusingly similar thereto) in the NA Countries and the Caribbean Countries and, in the case of “Maxwell House” and “Gevalia”, in addition in the Latin American Countries;

(ii) No GroceryCo Entity shall file during the ten-year period commencing on the Distribution Date any new Trademark applications for a Split-Ownership Brand (or any Trademark that is identical or confusingly similar thereto) in territories outside the NA Countries and the Caribbean Countries and, in the case of “Maxwell House” and “Gevalia,” in the European Union and those CEE Countries which are not member states of the European Union as at the Distribution Date;

(c) By way of example related to Section 2.3(a): (i) SnackCo IPCo agrees that no SnackCo Entity shall file during the ten-year period commencing on the Distribution Date in any jurisdiction anywhere in the world any new Trademark applications with respect to the “Oscar Mayer” GroceryCo Primary Brand (or any Trademark that is identical or confusingly similar thereto); (ii) GroceryCo IPCo agrees that no GroceryCo Entity shall file during the ten-year period commencing on the Distribution Date in any jurisdiction anywhere in the world any new Trademark applications with respect to the “Oreo” SnackCo Primary Brand (or any Trademark that is identical or confusingly similar thereto); and by way of example related to Section 2.3(b): GroceryCo IPCo agrees that no GroceryCo Entity shall file during the ten-year period commencing on the Distribution Date in any jurisdiction outside the NA countries and the Caribbean Countries any new applications with respect to the “Philadelphia” Split-Ownership Brand (or any Trademark that is identical or confusingly similar thereto). At the tenth anniversary of the Distribution Date, the restrictions imposed under this Section 2.3 on the parties and their Affiliates with respect to filing new Trademark applications shall lapse.

(d) Notwithstanding the above, this Section 2.3 shall not prohibit any GroceryCo Entity or SnackCo Entity from filing an application for and registering any new Trademark that was independently developed after the Distribution Date by or on behalf of such GroceryCo Entity or SnackCo Entity, as the case may be; provided that such Trademark (i) is adopted and filed in good faith, (ii) is not identical or confusingly similar to a GroceryCo Primary Brand or SnackCo Primary Brand, as the case may be, owned by the other party hereunder in any jurisdiction or a Split-Ownership Brand owned by the other party hereunder in the jurisdiction in which such filing occurs, taking into account the entire Trademark as filed and the applicable respective goods and services, and (iii) would not violate the other party’s rights if a third party were to make such filing in the same jurisdiction.

Section 2.4 Composite Marks .

 

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(a) The parties acknowledge and agree that certain GroceryCo Marks or SnackCo Marks constitute composite Trademarks (each, a “ Composite Mark ”) a constituent element of which includes a word, logo, Sub-Brand, or slogan that constitutes a discrete Trademark that is owned by the other party. The parties acknowledge that the ownership arrangements with respect to Composite Marks to which the parties have agreed are for convenience and a party’s ownership of a Composite Mark does not confer on such party any ownership interest or other rights in any such constituent element of such Composite Mark that constitutes a discrete Trademark of the other party. For example, a SnackCo Mark that constitutes a Composite Mark is “Kraft Handi-Snacks” and SnackCo IPCo’s ownership of such Composite Mark does not confer on SnackCo IPCo any ownership or other rights in the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark.

(b) A party that owns any application or registration for a Composite Mark agrees to withdraw or cancel such application or registration of such Composite Mark in any jurisdiction as soon as reasonably practicable after the other party gives written notice (a “ Blocking Notice ”) to such party that the existence of such application or registration is blocking the other party from registering or enforcing the discrete Trademark (or variations thereof) owned by the other party that is a constituent element of such Composite Mark. The parties agree that no registrations of any Composite Mark will be renewed by the owner thereof and that any new registration sought by the owner of any Composite Mark must not include the constituent element of such Composite Mark that constitutes a discrete Trademark of the other party. A Blocking Notice may be given by a party only if such party has received a communication from the relevant trademark office, a court of competent jurisdiction or other third party regarding the existence of the block that is the subject of the Blocking Notice. For the avoidance of doubt, the parties agree that the renewal of the registration of any SnackCo Mark that constituted a component of a Composite Mark and any new Trademark sought to be registered by a SnackCo Entity that serves as a replacement for a Composite Mark, shall not use or include the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark or a hexagon/racetrack design that is identical or confusingly similar to the hexagon/racetrack design incorporated in the Kraft Hexagon Logo:

 

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Section 2.5 Mistaken Allocations .

If, prior to the third anniversary of the Distribution Date, either party discovers that a Trademark (other than a GroceryCo Mark that is a GroceryCo Primary Brand) intended by the parties to be owned by SnackCo was inadvertently listed in the GroceryCo Mark Binders or a Trademark (other than a SnackCo Mark that is a SnackCo Primary Brand) intended by the parties to be owned by GroceryCo was inadvertently listed in the SnackCo Mark Binders, such party shall provide written notice to the other party and the parties thereafter shall cooperate in good faith and amend the listings in the GroceryCo Mark Binders and SnackCo Mark Binders, as applicable, and assign any such Trademark to the proper party, as mutually agreed. The parties agree that they shall treat any such mistakenly allocated Trademark as having been owned by the proper party as of the Distribution Date.

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(a) With respect to a domain name associated with a Split-Ownership Brand, upon either party’s request, the party owning such domain name shall include on the website located at such domain name a reasonably observable hypertext link, as reasonably approved by the requesting party, to a website owned by the requesting party (or one of its Affiliates) that relates to the sale, advertising or promotion of products under the applicable Split-Ownership Brand in those jurisdictions in which such requesting party owns such Split-Ownership Brands.

(b) If the GroceryCo Business or the SnackCo Business is using on the Distribution Date a domain name that includes a Licensed Trademark that will be licensed hereunder, GroceryCo IPCo or SnackCo IPCo, as the case may be, shall have the right to continue to use such domain name until the expiration of the term of the license granted to such party hereunder for the Licensed Trademark that is included in such domain name. The party that is permitted to continue to use a domain name that includes a Licensed Trademark shall be the registered user of such domain name during the term of the license of the Licensed Trademark (subject to such party’s obligation to immediately assign such domain name to the other party upon the expiration or earlier termination of the term of such license). Notwithstanding the allocation of ownership of GroceryCo Domain Names and SnackCo Domain Names pursuant to Section 2.1, the parties agree to assign domain names to the respective Licensee as necessary to give effect to the terms hereof (subject to the Licensee’s obligation at the end of the relevant license term to assign such domain names back to the party that owns such domain name in accordance with Section 2.1).

Section 2.7 Other Electronic Media .

The parties acknowledge and agree that a Licensee may reserve or register other electronic addresses (including with respect to social media) or similar or successor addresses in any form or media (whether now known or hereafter devised) that include a Licensed Trademark for use in connection with the SnackCo Business (in the case of SnackCo IPCo as Licensee) or GroceryCo Business (in the case of GroceryCo IPCo as Licensee), provided that the registration or reservation and use of such addresses is otherwise consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and subject to the Licensee’s obligation at the end of the relevant license term to assign such address back to the party that owns such Licensed Trademark in accordance with Section 2.1 (or, if not reasonably practicable to so assign, then such address shall be deregistered or unreserved by such Licensee).

Section 2.8 Electronic Marketing with Respect to Territory .

For the avoidance of doubt, the parties acknowledge and agree that advertising, promotion and marketing by a party on the internet or through any other means, media, or channel (whether now known or hereafter devised) that by its nature may reach Persons located outside the territory that such party is permitted to use a Trademark or copyright hereunder, shall not be deemed to be in violation of this Agreement provided that such advertising, promotion and marketing are not specifically targeted to or intended to encourage the sale of any products in such territory.

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For the avoidance of doubt, the parties acknowledge and agree that manufacture of product, packaging, or materials by or on behalf of a party in a country in which such party is not permitted to use a Trademark for such product hereunder for shipment to a country in which such party is permitted to use a Trademark for such product hereunder shall not be deemed to be in violation of this Agreement provided that such activity is not publicized by such party in such country and such product, packaging, and materials are not distributed or sold in a manner that is inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Section 2.10 Third Party Contracts .

The parties acknowledge and agree that, as of the Distribution Date, a party or its Affiliate may be bound by a contract with a third party concerning the Trademarks and related intellectual property rights addressed herein. All rights granted hereunder shall be subject to such third-party contracts, and nothing in this Agreement shall require a party to be in breach of such a third-party contract. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the applicable party shall and shall cause its Affiliates, to the extent it may do so without being in breach of such third-party contract, to perform under and in connection with such third-party contracts, and to cause such third parties to perform, in a manner consistent with this Agreement and not renew or extend the term of such third-party contracts with respect to any such provisions that otherwise are in conflict with this Agreement. A party shall, upon becoming aware of any such provisions that so conflict with this Agreement, notify the other party and reasonably consult and cooperate with the other party in connection therewith. In addition, (i) the parties shall respect the other party’s rights to the Trademarks and related intellectual property hereunder and shall use commercially reasonable efforts in good faith to refrain from taking actions that would reasonably be expected to materially and detrimentally impact the goodwill and reputation of the Trademarks and related intellectual property rights of the other party hereunder and (ii) except as otherwise expressly provided herein, neither party nor its Affiliates shall undertake any activity that it is aware would materially conflict with a contract or other commitment entered into as of the Distribution Date by the other party or its Affiliates with respect to products bearing Trademarks owned or licensed by such other party or its Affiliates.

Section 2.11 Exclusion of Canadian Trademarks .

GroceryCo Canada and SnackCo Canada are entering into the Canadian Transfer Agreement addressing, among other things, the parties’ respective ownership rights with respect to Trademarks and related intellectual property rights owned by GroceryCo Canada and by SnackCo Canada and the ownership of Trademarks and related intellectual property rights by certain Affiliates of the parties that are domiciled in Canada. In the event of a conflict between the Canadian Transfer Agreement and this Agreement, the Canadian Transfer Agreement shall control. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, including the provisions of Sections 2.1(a) and 2.1(b) hereof, nothing in this Agreement shall effect, constitute or change the timing of (i) any transfer, assignment, conveyance or other disposition of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of or to, any right, title, interest or benefit in any Asset owned or held by GroceryCo Canada, SnackCo Canada or any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships); (ii) any transfer, assumption, forgiveness or release of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of or to, any Liabilities of GroceryCo Canada, SnackCo Canada or of any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships); or (iii) any grant or other creation of any license, leave, authority or other permission to or by GroceryCo Canada or to or by SnackCo Canada or any of their direct or indirect subsidiaries (including partnerships).

Section 2.12 Compliance with Law .

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unenforceable other than registration of a Licensed Trademark (e.g., trademark notices or marking requirements, if required by the Laws of a jurisdiction), then at the request of a party the other party shall reasonably cooperate to assist in implementing or otherwise reasonably satisfying such requirements, and the requesting party shall reimburse the other party for its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith.

ARTICLE III

LICENSES

Section 3.1 License Grants by GroceryCo IPCo to SnackCo IPCo .

(a) Ten-Year License of Kraft GroceryCo Trademark to SnackCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the tenth anniversary of the Distribution Date an exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free, and nontransferable (except as expressly permitted herein) license to use and display in the following jurisdictions the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark in the same relative size or smaller on the principle display panel as used on the Distribution Date on SnackCo Products in the following product categories existing on the Distribution Date on which the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark appears on such date in such jurisdictions and on any substantially similar SnackCo Products and flankers and product line extensions of such SnackCo Products developed by or on behalf of the SnackCo Business or any member of the SnackCo Group after the Distribution Date and in connection with the production, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution and sale of such SnackCo Products in such jurisdictions:

(i) cheese, including, without limitation, processed cheese, cream cheese, grated cheese, hard cheese and natural cheese in the Near East Countries, Australia and New Zealand, including the use of the GroceryCo mark “Singles” for processed cheese;

(ii) processed cheese in Mauritius, Mexico, Venezuela, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines, including the use of the GroceryCo mark “Singles” for processed cheese;

(iii) mayonnaise in the European Union, Mexico, Venezuela, Australia and New Zealand;

(iv) salad dressing in the European Union, Australia and New Zealand;

(v) peanut butter in Australia and New Zealand;

(vi) ketchup in the European Union; and

(vii) macaroni and cheese products in Australia and New Zealand including the use of the GroceryCo Marks “Kraft Mac & Cheese” and “Kraft Easy Mac” for such products.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, subject to Section 3.7 of this Agreement and Section 4.6 of the Separation Agreement, any of the licenses granted in this Section 3.1(a) are assigned or otherwise transferred by the Licensee to a third party, the term of such license following such

 

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assignment or other transfer shall be limited to the shorter of (A) the remaining term of the original ten-year license term or (B) two years from the date of such assignment or other transfer; provided that GroceryCo IPCo shall in good faith consider in its sole discretion any requests by SnackCo IPCo to extend the two year remaining term for up to one additional year.

(b) Two-Year License of Kraft GroceryCo Trademark to SnackCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the second anniversary of the Distribution Date, an exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable license to use and display in the following jurisdictions the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark in the same relative size or smaller on the principle display panel as used on the Distribution Date on SnackCo Products in the following product categories existing on the Distribution Date on which the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark appears on such date in such jurisdictions, including such SnackCo Products that are sold in packaging sizes or flavors that are different from the packaging sizes or flavors used prior to the Distribution Date, and in connection with the production, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution and sale of such SnackCo Products in such jurisdictions:

(i) cheese, including, without limitation, cream cheese, processed cheese, grated cheese, hard cheese and natural cheese in the Asia Pacific Countries (excluding (x) for all types of cheese: Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand, (y) for processed and cream cheese: Japan and (z) for processed cheese: Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines), the European Union, the CEE Countries (other than those countries which are member states of the European Union as at the Distribution Date), the MEA Countries (excluding Mauritius and the Near East Countries), the Central American Countries, the South American Countries (excluding Venezuela) and Mexico (excluding for processed cheese); for the avoidance of doubt, any license to processed cheese under this Section 3.1(b)(i) shall include the use of the GroceryCo Mark “Singles” for processed cheese;

(ii) mayonnaise in the CEEMA Countries (excluding those CEE Countries which are member states of the European Union as of the Distribution Date), the Asia Pacific Countries (excluding Australia and New Zealand), the Central American Countries, and the South American Countries (excluding Venezuela);

(iii) salad dressing in Costa Rica, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong;

(iv) peanut butter in the Asia Pacific Countries (excluding Australia and New Zealand); and

(v) macaroni and cheese products in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama including the use of the GroceryCo Marks “Kraft Mac & Cheese” and “Kraft Easy Mac” for such products.

(c) Perpetual License of Certain GroceryCo Marks to SnackCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo as from the Distribution Date a perpetual, exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable (except as expressly permitted herein) license to use and display in the following jurisdictions the

 

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following GroceryCo Marks on SnackCo Products existing on the Distribution Date on which such GroceryCo Marks appear on such date in such jurisdictions (except as set forth in Section 3.1(c)(v) below) and on any substantially similar SnackCo Products and flankers and product line extensions of such SnackCo Products developed by or on behalf of the SnackCo Business or any member of the SnackCo Group after the Distribution Date and in connection with the production, manufacturing, marketing, advertising, promotion, distribution and sale of such SnackCo Products in such jurisdictions:

(i) “Miracel”/“Miracle Whip” in the European Union;

(ii) “Cheez Whiz” in Venezuela, Philippines, and Mexico;

(iii) “Calumet” in the Philippines;

(iv) “MiO” in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands;

(v) “Kool-Aid” in the Caribbean Countries on any SnackCo Products for all beverages and beverage mixes or ingredients for beverages in any form, regardless of whether the SnackCo Product existed on the Distribution Date; and

(vi) “Jell-O” in Mexico.

(d) Ten-Year License of “Lunchables” to SnackCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the tenth anniversary of the Distribution Date an exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable (except as expressly permitted herein) license to use and display in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland the “Lunchables” GroceryCo Mark in the same relative size or smaller on the principle display panel as used on the Distribution Date on convenience meal SnackCo Products existing on the Distribution Date on which the “Lunchables” GroceryCo Mark appears in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in conjunction with the “Dairylea” SnackCo Mark on such date and on any substantially similar convenience meal SnackCo Products and flankers and product line extensions of such convenience meal SnackCo Products developed by or on behalf of the SnackCo Business or any member of the SnackCo Group after the Distribution Date and in connection with the production, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution and sale of such convenience meal SnackCo Products in such jurisdictions.

(e) Two-Year License of Certain GroceryCo Marks to SnackCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and except as otherwise provided in Section 3.1(e)(viii), GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the second anniversary of the Distribution Date an exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable license to use and display in the following jurisdictions the following GroceryCo Marks in the same relative size or smaller on the principle display panel as used on the Distribution Date on SnackCo Products existing on the Distribution Date on which such GroceryCo Marks appear on such date in such jurisdictions, including such SnackCo Products that are sold in packaging sizes or flavors that are different from the packaging sizes or flavors used prior to the Distribution Date, and in connection with the production, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution and sale of such SnackCo Products in such jurisdictions:

 

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(i) “Miracel”/“Miracle Whip” in the Asia Pacific Countries, Panama and the CEEMA Countries (excluding those CEE Countries which are member states of the European Union as of the Distribution Date);

(ii) “Kool-Aid” in the LA ex-Caribbean Countries and the Asia Pacific Countries;

(iii) “Cracker Barrel” in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland;

(iv) “Bull’s-Eye” in Germany, the United Kingdom and Australia;

(v) “Crystal Light” in the Caribbean Countries (excluding Puerto Rico);

(vi) “Country Time” in the Caribbean Countries, Central American Countries and Asia Pacific Countries;

(vii) “Yuban” and “Sanka” in the Asia Pacific Countries (excluding Japan);

(viii) “Planters” for use on bar products in the United States (except that, notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to “Planters” the foregoing license shall be non-exclusive and shall terminate on the first anniversary of the Distribution Date); and

(ix) “Jell-O” in Saudi Arabia (except that, notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to “Jell-O” the foregoing license shall be non-exclusive and shall terminate on the first anniversary of the Distribution Date).

(f) Five-Year License of GroceryCo Mark “Crystal Light” to SnackCo IPCo in Puerto Rico . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the fifth anniversary of the Distribution Date an exclusive (subject, for clarity, to Section 2.10, including the third-party contracts set forth in Schedule L hereto), fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable license to use and display in Puerto Rico the GroceryCo Mark “Crystal Light” in the same relative size or smaller on the principle display panel as used on the Distribution Date on beverage SnackCo Products existing on the Distribution Date on which the “Crystal Light” GroceryCo Mark appears in Puerto Rico on such date and on any substantially similar beverage SnackCo Products and flankers and product line extensions of such beverage SnackCo Products developed by or on behalf of the SnackCo Business or any member of the SnackCo Group after the Distribution Date and in connection with the production, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution and sale of such beverage SnackCo Products in Puerto Rico. As of the second anniversary of this license, the GroceryCo Mark “Crystal Light” shall not be used in Puerto Rico for any SnackCo Products other than powdered beverages.

(g) Two-Year License of GroceryCo Marks Used for Ingredients to SnackCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the second anniversary of the Distribution Date a fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable license to use and display in the following jurisdictions the following GroceryCo Marks as an ingredient indicator in the same relative size or smaller on the principle display panel as used on the Distribution Date on the SnackCo Products existing on the Distribution Date on which such GroceryCo Marks appear as an ingredient indicator on such date in such jurisdictions, including such SnackCo Products that are sold in packaging sizes or flavors that are different from the packaging sizes or flavors used prior to the Distribution Date and in connection with the production, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution and sale of such SnackCo Products in such jurisdictions:

 

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(i) “Kraft” peanut butter and “Kraft” cheese in the United States and Canada;

(ii) “Cheez Whiz” in the United States and Canada; and

(iii) “Planters” in the United States;

The licenses granted to SnackCo IPCo in this Section 3.1(g) shall be exclusive relative to third parties in the biscuits product category, provided that the license granted in Section 3.1(g)(i) with respect to the use of “Kraft” cheese shall be exclusive relative to third parties in the biscuits product category and the aerosol cheese category.

(h) Three-Year License of Kraft Hexagon Logo and Flavorburst Logo for Signature Lines in SnackCo Business to SnackCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the third anniversary of the Distribution Date a non-exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable (except as expressly permitted herein) license to use and display the Kraft Hexagon Logo and/or the Flavorburst Logo, and any successor logo thereof adopted by GroceryCo, on the packaging of SnackCo Products sold anywhere in the world on which the Kraft Hexagon Logo and/or Flavorburst Logo appear on the signature line of such SnackCo Products on the Distribution Date. SnackCo Entities that use the Flavorburst Logo not only on the signature line of SnackCo Products but also on SnackCo Business related business equipment and materials shall cease such use by the third anniversary of the Distribution Date. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, SnackCo IPCo agrees that “Kraft Foods” will be removed from all “Distributed by” and similar signature lines no later than three (3) years from the Distribution Date or such earlier date on which such removal may be required under local applicable regulations or other Laws. SnackCo IPCo shall be entitled to replace in its sole discretion the Kraft Hexagon Logo and/or the Flavorburst Logo that appear on SnackCo Products with any logo other than the Kraft Hexagon Logo or the Flavorburst Logo (or any logo identical or confusingly similar thereto) at any time within the three-years after the Distribution Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, subject to Section 3.7 of this Agreement and Section 4.6 of the Separation Agreement, the license granted in this Section 3.1(h) is assigned or otherwise transferred by the Licensee to a third party, the term of such license following such assignment or other transfer shall be limited to the shorter of (A) the remaining term of the original three-year license term or (B) twelve (12) months from the date of such assignment or other transfer.

(i) Three-Year License of Kraft GroceryCo Trademark as an Umbrella Brand on SnackCo Products to SnackCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the third anniversary of the Distribution Date a non-exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable (except as expressly permitted herein) license to use and display in all jurisdictions the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark as an umbrella brand in the same relative size or smaller on the principle display panel as used on the Distribution Date on the packaging of SnackCo Products (e.g. on processed cheese in Germany and Spain, or “Kraft Philadelphia” or “Kraft Vegemite” or “Kraft

 

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Miracel Whip”). For the avoidance of doubt, when the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark is used in conjunction with a SnackCo Primary Brand or a GroceryCo Primary Brand, the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark is considered to be an umbrella brand (e.g. “Kraft Philadelphia” or “Kraft Vegemite” or “Kraft Miracel Whip” or “Kraft Sottilette”). SnackCo Entities’ use of the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark shall appear in the same relative size or smaller than its use on each particular product on the Distribution Date.

(j) Two-Year License of Kraft GroceryCo Trademark for Company Names of SnackCo Entities .

(i) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo the right to grant sublicenses to SnackCo Entities that are selling SnackCo Products or that are otherwise customer facing SnackCo Entities from the Distribution Date until the second anniversary of the Distribution Date a non-exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable license to use and display the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark as a constituent component of their company names existing on the Distribution Date (e.g. “Kraft Foods Pakistan Limited”) anywhere in the world in connection with the SnackCo Business and related business equipment and materials (e.g. letterheads, business cards, corporate websites, company signs etc.) that are reasonably required to operate the SnackCo Business; provided that, with respect to the SnackCo Entity Kraft Foods Venezuela, C.A., the term of the foregoing license shall be as set forth in Section 3.1(j)(iv). Notwithstanding the obligation to phase-out packaging, promotion or marketing materials pursuant to Section 3.5, for reasonable quantities of such business equipment and materials that display the SnackCo Entities’ respective company names that include the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark as a constituent component and were already printed and existing on the second anniversary of the Distribution Date, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to the respective SnackCo Entities a period to use and display such materials until they are fully exhausted of up to twelve (12) months following the end of the two-year license period.

(ii) SnackCo IPCo agrees that each of the SnackCo Entities that uses the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark as a constituent component of its company name as at the Distribution Date and that sells SnackCo Products or otherwise is customer facing will remove the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark from its company name no later than two (2) years from the Distribution Date, unless the new company name that it intends to adopt as a replacement for its existing name that includes the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark as a constituent component is for any reason not available for use or is challenged by a third party in the jurisdiction in which it is organized. In such an event, SnackCo IPCo shall inform GroceryCo IPCo no later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the two-year license period about such an instance, in which case the respective SnackCo Entity shall be entitled to continue to use the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark as a constituent component of its company name in connection with the SnackCo Business and related packaging, promotion or any other materials that are reasonably required to operate the SnackCo Business for an additional period of twelve (12) months following the end of the two-year license period. At the expiration of such additional period of twelve (12) months following the end of the two-year license period, all use of the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark as a constituent component of a company name by any SnackCo Entity that sells SnackCo Products or otherwise is customer facing and all use of any such related packaging, promotion or any other materials by such SnackCo Entity shall cease.

 

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(iii) For the avoidance of doubt, the parties agree that SnackCo Entities that do not sell SnackCo Products or otherwise are not customer facing (e.g. dormant companies, holding companies, and intellectual property holding companies (other than Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC)) on the Distribution Date and have the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark as a constituent component in their company names anywhere in the world in connection with the SnackCo Business, including without limitation the SnackCo Entities set forth in Schedule N hereto, may retain such a company name for an indefinite period, unless such a SnackCo Entity becomes active in selling SnackCo Products or becomes otherwise customer facing in which case Section 3.1 (j)(i) and (ii) shall apply as from the date the SnackCo Entity commences selling of SnackCo Products or otherwise becomes customer facing. Without limitation to the foregoing, following the expiration dates set forth in this Section 3.1(j) and upon the reasonable request of GroceryCo IPCo, SnackCo IPCo shall reasonably cooperate with GroceryCo IPCo to remove the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark from or de-register the corporate name, d/b/a (doing business as) or the like of any member of the SnackCo Group specifically requested by GroceryCo if the existence of such name is blocking a GroceryCo Entity from incorporating, qualifying to do business, or otherwise adopting or using a company name that includes the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark; provided that such GroceryCo Entity has received a communication from the relevant government or regulatory authority that such name of such member of the SnackCo Group is blocking such name of such member of the GroceryCo Group.

(iv) The term of the license granted in Section 3.1(j)(i) with respect to the SnackCo Entity Kraft Foods Venezuela, C.A. shall be from the Distribution Date until (x) the third anniversary of the Distribution Date if GroceryCo IPCo provides notice to SnackCo IPCo within two (2) years of the Distribution Date that GroceryCo IPCo intends (through an Affiliate or other licensee) to enter the Venezuelan market (y) the fourth anniversary of the Distribution Date if GroceryCo IPCo does not provide notice to SnackCo IPCo pursuant to the foregoing (x) but provides notice to SnackCo IPCo within three (3) years from the Distribution Date that GroceryCo IPCo intends (through an Affiliate or other licensee) to enter the Venezuelan market, or (z) the fifth anniversary of the Distribution Date if neither of the foregoing (x) or (y) occurs.

(k) License Grant to GroceryCo Brand-Related Copyrights to SnackCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo as from the Distribution Date a non-exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable (except as expressly permitted herein) license of the GroceryCo Brand-Related Copyrights to copy, publicly display, publicly perform, distribute and prepare derivative works based on any advertising, packaging and promotion materials (and derivatives thereof) that are the subject of the GroceryCo Brand-Related Copyrights and were used or exploited by the SnackCo Business prior to the Distribution Date in connection with the advertising, promotion, marketing or sale of SnackCo Products on which any of the GroceryCo Marks licensed to SnackCo IPCo in Sections 3.1(a)-(g), Section 3.1 (i) or Section 3.1(l) appear (the “ Licensed GroceryCo Copyright-Protected Materials ”). The term of the license of Licensed GroceryCo Copyright-Protected Materials shall be co-terminus with the license of the GroceryCo Marks used on the SnackCo Products to which the Licensed GroceryCo Copyright-Protected Materials relate and the license of Licensed GroceryCo Copyright-Protected Materials shall be exercisable in the same jurisdictions in which the related license of GroceryCo Marks is exercisable and shall be assignable by SnackCo IPCo to the same extent as the related license of GroceryCo Marks is assignable by SnackCo IPCo under this Agreement.

(l) License to Grant Sublicenses to Certain Third-Party Partners . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo, for the term lengths set forth below (which such term lengths, for clarity, shall each be subject to Section 2.10), a fully-paid, royalty-free, nontransferable (except as expressly permitted herein) license solely to grant sublicenses to the following Persons that are licensed to use the applicable GroceryCo Marks as of the Distribution Date:

 

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(i) “Yuban” and “Sanka” coffee in Japan, with the right to sublicense to Ajinomoto General Foods, Inc., and for a license and sublicense term that commences on the Distribution Date and continues until, subject to Section 2.10, the date on which SnackCo IPCo and its Affiliates cease to own substantially the same or a greater percentage of Ajinomoto General Foods, Inc. as they own as of the Distribution Date;

(ii) “Kraft” cheese, including, without limitation, cream cheese, processed cheese, grated cheese, hard cheese and natural cheese, in Indonesia, with the right to sublicense to P.T. Kraft Ultrajaya Indonesia, and for a license and sublicense term that commences on the Distribution Date and continues until the longer of (A) the tenth anniversary of the Distribution Date or (B) subject to Section 2.10, the date on which SnackCo IPCo and its Affiliates cease to own substantially the same or a greater percentage of P.T. Kraft Ultrajaya Indonesia as they own as of the Distribution Date;

(iii) “Kraft” (including “Kraft Philadelphia”) cream cheese in Japan, with the right to sublicense to Morinaga Milk Industries Co., Ltd., and for a license and sublicense term that commences on the Distribution Date and is co-terminus with the license granted to Morinaga Milk Industries Co., Ltd.; and

(iv) “Kraft”, “Planters” and “Mr. Peanut” for the “Biscuit Category” (as defined in the technology and trademark license agreement for biscuits with Dong Suh Foods Corporation, dated December 1, 2009), in Korea, with the right to sublicense to Dong Suh Foods Corporation, and for a license and sublicense term that commences on the Distribution Date and continues until the longer of (A) the second anniversary of the Distribution Date or (B) subject to Section 2.10, the date on which SnackCo IPCo and its Affiliates cease to own substantially the same or a greater percentage of Dong Suh Foods Corporation as they own as of the Distribution Date.

For the avoidance of doubt, each license and sublicense term set forth in Section 3.1(l )(i), (ii) and (iv) above shall be subject to the provisions of the operative agreement between SnackCo IPCo (or one of its Affiliates) and the applicable sublicensee, and in the event of any inconsistent terms the provisions of such operative agreement shall control over this Section 3.1(l). Such sublicenses shall be of the same scope as the licenses of such GroceryCo Marks that have been granted under the existing license agreements with such Persons as of the Distribution Date. The license granted under this Section 3.1(l) shall be exclusive to the extent that any of the sublicenses described in the immediately preceding sentence are exclusive. The parties agree that, subject to the following sentence, P.T. Kraft Ultrajaya Indonesia is exempted from all obligations under this Agreement to change or eliminate the component “Kraft” in its company name “P.T. Kraft Ultrajaya Indonesia” during the lifetime of this joint venture except as otherwise contemplated in any agreements related to this joint venture that are in existence as of the Distribution Date. If any GroceryCo Entity has received a communication from the relevant government or regulatory authority that the name “P.T. Kraft Ultrajaya Indonesia” is blocking such GroceryCo Entity from incorporating, qualifying to do business, or otherwise adopting or using a company name that includes the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark, upon GroceryCo IPCo’s written request, SnackCo IPCo shall, subject to Section 2.10, consult with P.T. Kraft Ultrajaya Indonesia and request in good faith that P.T. Kraft Ultrajaya Indonesia reasonably cooperate with GroceryCo IPCo to remove the “Kraft” component in its company name, d/b/a (doing business as) or the like.

 

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(m) Related Logos and Tag Lines . For clarity, and unless expressly provided otherwise herein, references to a specific GroceryCo Mark that is a Licensed Trademark under this Section 3.1 shall include the logos, Sub-Brands, Trade Dress, and tag lines (other than “Make Today Delicious” which is owned by SnackCo IPCo) owned by a GroceryCo Entity as of the Distribution Date and used in connection with such GroceryCo Mark in any product packaging immediately prior to the Distribution Date.

(n) License of Certain GroceryCo Domain Names . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby grants to SnackCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the fifth anniversary of the Distribution Date a non-exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable (except as expressly permitted herein) license to use the following GroceryCo Domain Names solely for the purpose of forwarding or rerouting e-mail sent to addresses of any member of the SnackCo Group that use such GroceryCo Domain Names (e.g., john.doe @kraftasia.com) as at the Distribution Date to replacement e-mail addresses of such SnackCo Group member:

(i) kraftasia.com;

(ii) krafteurope.com;

(iii) kraftintlhq.com; and

(iv) kraftla.com.

(o) Potential Two-Year License of GroceryCo Mark “MiO” to SnackCo IPCo in Mexico. Solely if and to the extent that GroceryCo obtains a Trademark registration in Mexico for the “MiO” GroceryCo Mark prior to the second anniversary of the Distribution Date, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, GroceryCo IPCo hereby agrees to grant to SnackCo IPCo from the date such Trademark registration is obtained until the second anniversary of the Distribution Date an exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable license to use and display in Mexico the GroceryCo Mark “MiO” on liquid concentrates and to enforce the MiO GroceryCo Mark against infringements as set forth in Section 3.12; provided, however, that the foregoing license in this Section 3.1(o) shall be exercised only in connection with products incorporating the technology as licensed under, and shall earlier terminate upon the lapse of the license grant to such technology as set forth in Section 5.1(d)(ii) of, the Master Ownership and License Agreement Regarding Patents, Trade Secrets and Related Intellectual Property, dated as of the Distribution Agreement, between SnackCo IPCo and GroceryCo IPCo, among other parties.

Section 3.2 License Grants by SnackCo IPCo to GroceryCo IPCo .

(a) Two-Year License of Certain SnackCo Marks to GroceryCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, SnackCo IPCo hereby grants to GroceryCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the second anniversary of the Distribution date an exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable license to use and display in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean Countries the following SnackCo Marks in the same relative size or smaller on the principle display panel as used on the Distribution Date on GroceryCo Products existing on the Distribution Date on which such SnackCo Marks appear on such date in such jurisdictions including such GroceryCo Products that are sold in packaging sizes or flavors that are different from the packaging sizes or flavors used prior to the Distribution Date, and in connection with the production, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution and sale thereof in such jurisdictions:

“Handi-Snacks” and “100 Calorie Banner Design.”

(b) Two-Year and Five-Year Licenses of Certain SnackCo Marks to GroceryCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, SnackCo IPCo hereby grants to GroceryCo IPCo for the license terms set forth below a fully-paid, royalty-free (except as set forth below) and nontransferable license to use and display in the NA Countries and the Caribbean Countries the following SnackCo Marks in the same relative size or smaller on the

 

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principle display panel as used on the Distribution Date in connection with the GroceryCo “Tassimo” business existing on the Distribution Date on which such SnackCo Marks appear on such date in the NA Countries and the Caribbean Countries including such “Tassimo” GroceryCo Products that are sold in packaging sizes or flavors that are different from the packaging sizes or flavors used prior to the Distribution Date, and in connection with the production, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution and sale thereof in the NA Countries and the Caribbean Countries:

(i) from the Distribution Date until the second anniversary of the Distribution Date the following European coffee and chocolate brands: “Café Hag,” “Jacobs,” “Kenco,” “Mastro Lorenzo,” “Milka” and “Suchard”; and

(ii) from the Distribution Date until the fifth anniversary of the Distribution Date the following European coffee and chocolate brands: “Carte Noire,” “Cadbury” and “Cadbury Caramilk”; provided that the foregoing licenses to “Cadbury” and “Cadbury Caramilk” shall be limited to Canada.

that are used on products currently sold in connection with the “Tassimo” business conducted by the GroceryCo Business. GroceryCo Canada shall pay to SnackCo IPCo or one of its Affiliates (as designated by SnackCo IPCo) a royalty of two and a half percent (2.5%) of all net revenues of the GroceryCo Entities for sales in Canada of GroceryCo Products bearing the SnackCo Marks licensed under this Section 3.2(b). The licenses granted to GroceryCo IPCo in this Section 3.2(b) shall be exclusive in the product category: single serve hot beverages and on-demand brewing systems.

(c) Perpetual License of Certain SnackCo Marks to GroceryCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, SnackCo IPCo hereby grants to GroceryCo IPCo as from the Distribution Date a perpetual, exclusive (except in the case of the “Sensible Solutions” SnackCo Mark, which is licensed on a non-exclusive basis), fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable (except as expressly permitted herein) license to use and display in the following jurisdictions the following SnackCo Marks on GroceryCo Products existing on the Distribution Date on which such SnackCo Marks appear in the following jurisdictions on such date (except as set forth in Section 3.2(c)(iii) below) and on any substantially similar GroceryCo Products and flankers and product line extensions of such GroceryCo Products developed by or on behalf of the GroceryCo Business or any member of the GroceryCo Group after the Distribution Date and in connection with the production, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution and sale thereof in such jurisdictions:

(i) “Tang” in the NA Countries on any GroceryCo Products for all beverages and beverage mixes or ingredients for beverages in any form, regardless of whether the GroceryCo Product existed on the Distribution Date;

(ii) “Back to Nature” on shelf stable macaroni and cheese products in all jurisdictions;

(iii) “Sensible Solutions” in the United States, Canada, and Caribbean Countries; provided that GroceryCo IPCo complies in all respects with SnackCo’s nutritional guidelines governing the use of “Sensible Solutions” and provides SnackCo IPCo prior written notice of any assignment or transfer of the foregoing license pursuant to Section 3.7.

 

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(d) Ten-Year License of SnackCo Mark “Tassimo” to GroceryCo IPCo in the NA Countries and Caribbean Countries . The parties agree that SnackCo IPCo shall grant to GroceryCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the tenth anniversary of the Distribution Date (or longer, if the Tassimo Systems Agreement is renewed) an exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable (except as expressly permitted otherwise) license to use and display in the NA Countries and the Caribbean Countries the SnackCo Mark “Tassimo” on single serve hot beverages and on-demand brewing systems. The specific terms and conditions for the use of the SnackCo Mark “Tassimo” by GroceryCo IPCo shall be set forth in the Tassimo IP Agreement that shall exclusively govern such use of the SnackCo Mark “Tassimo” by GroceryCo IPCo.

(e) Two-Year License of SnackCo Marks Used for Ingredients to GroceryCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, SnackCo IPCo hereby grants to GroceryCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the second anniversary of the Distribution Date a fully-paid, royalty-free, worldwide and nontransferable license to use and display the “Oreo,” “Chips Ahoy!,” “Honey Maid” and “Cadbury Caramilk” SnackCo Marks as an ingredient indicator on GroceryCo Products in the same relative size or smaller on the principle display panel as used on the Distribution Date on which such SnackCo Marks appear as an ingredient indicator on such date in such jurisdictions, including such GroceryCo Products that are sold in packaging sizes or flavors that are different from the packaging sizes or flavors used prior to the Distribution Date, and in connection with the production, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution and sale of such GroceryCo Products in such jurisdictions. The licenses granted to GroceryCo IPCo in this Section 3.2(e) shall be exclusive to the following extent: (i) the license to the “Oreo” and “Chips Ahoy!” SnackCo Marks shall be exclusive only in the following product categories: pudding, coffee, meal kits and no-bake desserts; (ii) the license to the “Honey Maid” SnackCo Mark shall be exclusive only in the following product category: no-bake desserts; and (iii) the license to the “Cadbury Caramilk” SnackCo Mark shall be exclusive only in the following product category: hot beverages (other than Tassimo single serve hot beverages and on demand brewing systems as set forth in Section 3.2(b)(ii)). For the avoidance of doubt, the licenses granted under, and the exclusivity described in, this Section 3.2(e), shall be subject to Section 2.10.

(f) Two-Year License of “Oreo” for “Kraft Mac & Cheese” to GroceryCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, SnackCo IPCo hereby grants to GroceryCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the second anniversary of the Distribution Date a non-exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free, worldwide and nontransferable license to use and display the “Oreo” SnackCo Mark in the same relative size or smaller on the principle display panel as used on the Distribution Date on the “Oreo” shaped GroceryCo Product “Kraft Mac & Cheese” in connection with the production, manufacturing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution and sale thereof.

(g) License Grant to SnackCo Brand-Related Copyright-Protected Materials to GroceryCo IPCo . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, SnackCo IPCo hereby grants to GroceryCo IPCo as from the Distribution date a non-exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and nontransferable (except as expressly permitted herein) license of the SnackCo Brand-Related

 

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Copyrights to copy, publicly display, publicly perform, distribute and prepare derivative works based on any advertising, packaging and promotion materials (and derivatives thereof) that are the subject of the SnackCo Brand-Related Copyrights and were used or exploited by the GroceryCo Business prior to the Distribution in connection with the advertising, promotion, marketing or sale of GroceryCo Products on which any of the SnackCo Marks licensed to GroceryCo in Sections 3.2(a), (b), (c) or (f) appear (the “ Licensed SnackCo Copyright-Protected Materials ”). The term of the license of Licensed SnackCo Copyright-Protected Materials shall be co-terminus with the license of the SnackCo Marks used on the GroceryCo Products to which the Licensed SnackCo Copyright-Protected Materials relate and the license of Licensed SnackCo Copyright-Protected Materials shall be exercisable in the same jurisdictions in which the related license of SnackCo Marks is exercisable and shall be assignable by GroceryCo IPCo to the same extent as the related license of SnackCo Marks is assignable by GroceryCo IPCo under this Agreement.

(h) Related Logos and Tag Lines . For clarity, and unless expressly provided otherwise herein, references to a specific SnackCo Mark that is a Licensed Trademark under this Section 3.2 shall include the logos, Sub-Brands, Trade Dress and tag lines (excluding “Make Today Delicious”) owned by a SnackCo Entity as of the Distribution Date and used in connection with such SnackCo Mark in any product packaging immediately prior to the Distribution.

(i) Phase-Out for Make Today Delicious . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, SnackCo IPCo hereby grants to GroceryCo IPCo from the Distribution Date until the third anniversary of the Distribution Date a non-exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and non-transferable license to use and display the MAKE TODAY DELICIOUS tag line in those jurisdictions where this tag line is in use as at the Distribution Date.

Section 3.3 Extension of Scope of License Grant; Sub-Brands; Protection of Perpetually Licensed Trademarks .

(a) If a Perpetual Licensee desires to request that a perpetually Licensed Trademark be extended to a new product category to which the license of such Licensed Trademark does not then extend or if a Licensee, whose Licensed Trademark grant is for more than three (3) years, desires to adopt and use a Sub-Brand owned by GroceryCo IPCo or SnackCo IPCo, as the case may be, with respect to a Licensed Trademark with which such Sub-Brand is used by the Licensor, the Licensee may request that the Licensor extends such license to such new product category or permit the Licensee to adopt and use such Sub-Brand and that the Licensor files a Trademark application with respect to such new product category or new Sub-Brand in jurisdictions specified by the Licensee for which the Licensee would have rights hereunder, provided that the Licensor may grant or deny any such request in its sole discretion. The Licensor shall use reasonable efforts to respond to any such request within sixty (60) days. If the Licensee makes any such request to the Licensor, the Licensee, at its sole cost, shall first perform all appropriate Trademark clearance searches with respect to the new Sub-Brand or the use of such Licensed Trademark with such new product category or such Sub-Brand and provide Licensor with a complete copy of the results of and conclusions with respect to such searches at the time the Licensee makes any such request to extend a license to a new product category or to adopt and use a new Sub-Brand. If the Licensor grants such request, the Licensee shall reimburse

 

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the Licensor for all filing fees and other reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Licensor in connection with filing and prosecuting any new Trademark applications with respect to a new Sub-Brand or the extension of such Licensed Trademark to such new product category and defending any challenges to the new applications or registrations that are brought against the Licensor by a third party. After granting any such request, the Licensor may withdraw or abandon any such Trademark application only for good cause and only after prior consultation with the Licensee in good faith.

(b) A Perpetual Licensee shall be entitled to request the Licensor (i) to file new Trademark applications for new goods relating to the perpetually Licensed Trademark or any Sub-Brand associated with the perpetually Licensed Trademark that was previously adopted by the Licensor in jurisdictions in which such Licensor owns such Sub-Brand hereunder or (ii) to undertake other reasonable measures relating to the protection or defense of such Licensed Trademark or Sub-Brand if and when such Trademark applications and measures are reasonably necessary to achieve the Perpetual Licensee’s business goals or to maintain or broaden the protection of such Licensed Trademark or Sub-Brand, in each case as permitted under this Agreement, and the Licensor shall reasonably cooperate with the Perpetual Licensee in connection with any such request. No such request to file any new Trademark application shall be made by the Perpetual Licensee unless the Perpetual Licensee, at its sole cost, shall have first performed all appropriate Trademark clearance searches with respect to the new Trademark applications requested to be filed and shall have provided the Licensor with a complete copy of the results of and conclusions with respect to such searches. The Licensor shall notify the Perpetual Licensee within sixty (60) days whether the Licensor approves the filing of the requested Trademark applications or take other measures requested by the Perpetual Licensee with respect to the protection or defense of such Licensed Trademark. Such approval shall only be denied, if the Licensor has received legal advice from a reputable outside law firm indicating that the filing of such Trademark application or the taking of such measures, if challenged by a third party, reasonably could be expected to result in litigation or opposition proceedings in which a decision adverse to the Licensor would be reached. Upon approval of the Perpetual Licensee’s request, the Licensor shall promptly use commercially reasonable efforts to carry out any such requests provided that the Perpetual Licensee shall reimburse the Licensor for all reasonable costs and expenses associated with filing such Trademark applications (including any costs of prosecuting such Trademark applications and defending any challenges or claims of infringement brought by third parties as a result of filing such Trademark applications) or taking the measures that Licensee may request. Licensor shall prosecute such Trademark applications and defend any such challenges or claims of infringement brought by third parties as a result of filing such Trademark applications or, if and to the extent applicable to the Licensor, otherwise adopting the applicable new Trademark or Sub-Brand in accordance with the Perpetual Licensee’s reasonable direction, and shall cooperate and consult with the Perpetual Licensee in connection therewith, subject to the Perpetual Licensee continuing to reimburse the Licensor for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Licensor in connection therewith.

Section 3.4 Reversion . If a Licensee or its Affiliates cease the sale of products bearing a Licensed Trademark that is licensed under the

(i) ten-year license of the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark granted to SnackCo IPCo pursuant to Section 3.1(a);

 

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(ii) perpetual license of certain GroceryCo Marks granted to SnackCo IPCo pursuant to Section 3.1(c);

(iii) ten-year license of the “Lunchables” GroceryCo Mark to SnackCo IPCo pursuant to Section 3.1(d);

(iv) five-year license of the “Carte Noire,” “Cadbury” and “Cadbury Caramilk” SnackCo Marks granted to GroceryCo IPCo pursuant to Section 3.2(b)(ii); or

(v) perpetual license of certain SnackCo Marks granted to GroceryCo IPCo pursuant to Section 3.2(c);

in any jurisdiction to which the license of such Licensed Trademark extends, the license in such jurisdiction shall terminate and shall revert to the Licensor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) the licenses referenced in Section 3.4(iv) above shall not terminate and revert to SnackCo IPCo unless GroceryCo IPCo or its Affiliates have ceased the sales of products bearing the applicable SnackCo Mark in both the United States and Canada and (y) the perpetual license for “Back to Nature” referenced in Section 3.4(v) above shall terminate and revert to SnackCo IPCo in all jurisdictions in its entirety if GroceryCo IPCo or its Affiliates have ceased the sales of products bearing such SnackCo Mark in the United States. If any of the foregoing events occur, the Licensee shall provide prompt written notice to the Licensor thereof and the license granted under this Agreement to such Licensed Trademark in such jurisdiction thereupon shall cease. A Licensee shall be deemed to have ceased the sale of products bearing a Licensed Trademark in a jurisdiction if such Licensee and its Affiliates has not sold products bearing such Licensed Trademark in such jurisdiction for a continuous period of twelve (12) months, unless such lack of sales is attributable to a force majeure event that is outside the reasonable control of the Licensee and its Affiliates. If a Licensor believes that a Licensed Trademark no longer is being used in connection with the sale of product by the Licensee and its Affiliates in a particular jurisdiction, the Licensor may provide written notice to the Licensee that, unless the Licensee provides to the Licensor within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice reasonable substantiation that the Licensee or its Affiliates is continuing to sell, or is prevented by a force majeure event that is outside the reasonable control of the Licensee and its Affiliates from selling, products bearing such Licensed Trademark in the jurisdiction specified in the notice, the Licensee shall be deemed to have ceased all sales of products bearing such Licensed Trademark in such jurisdiction(s), and the license granted to the Licensee to use such Licensed Trademark in such jurisdiction shall terminate.

Section 3.5 Obligation to Phase-Out Use .

(a) Upon any termination or expiration of any license of a Licensed Trademark granted under Sections 3.1, 3.2 and 3.6, the Licensee agrees (i) to discontinue, and cause each of its Affiliates to discontinue, the production of packaging, promotion and marketing materials that display such Licensed Trademark and (ii) to cease all advertising, couponing and any other consumer-directed marketing or promotion activity making use of such Licensed Trademark. During the twelve (12) month period following any such termination or expiration of any such license of a Licensed Trademark, the Licensee shall have the right (i) to sell any finished goods bearing the Licensed Trademark held as inventory on the date of such termination or expiration and (ii) to produce products bearing such Licensed Trademark to the extent necessary to exhaust all packaging materials existing at the time of such termination or expiration and in connection therewith to use such packaging materials and sell such products as finished goods. Each party

 

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agrees that it and its Affiliates will not produce or authorize the production of any products or packaging materials bearing a Licensed Trademark licensed to such party with an intent that such quantities be in excess of the quantity that reasonably would be expected to be sold prior to the termination or expiration of the license of such Licensed Trademark and such party shall have no rights under this Section 3.5 following the termination or expiration of the relevant license to sell any such product or use any such packaging materials in excess of such quantity. Except as contemplated above in this Section 3.5, all use of a Licensed Trademark by the Licensee shall cease upon the termination or expiration of the license of such Licensed Trademark. For the avoidance of doubt, the rights and obligations set forth in this Section 3.5 shall apply to the sublicensees of SnackCo IPCo set forth in Section 3.1(l), subject to Section 2.10.

(b) If the Licensee intends to transition the name of a product from a Licensed Trademark to a new trademark or brand name after the expiration or termination of the Trademark license, the Licensee shall be entitled to announce such transition of a product name prior to the expiration or termination of the Trademark license in advertising, marketing and sales materials. The Licensee may announce such transition of a product name on the product packaging and shall be permitted to reasonably reduce the prominence of the logos of the Licensed Trademarks as they appear on such packaging in furtherance of such transition, provided that no so labeled products are shipped to customers or distributors after the expiration or termination of the Trademark license (except during the twelve (12) month period provided for in Section 3.5(a)). The announcement of the transition of a product name in advertising, marketing, sales materials and product packaging shall be unobtrusive and shall not denigrate or tarnish the image and reputation of the Licensed Trademark or impair or aggravate a potential market entry by the Licensor after the expiration or termination of the Trademark license.

Section 3.6 License for Use in Connection with Recipe Ingredients, Consumer Websites and Social Media .

(a) Use of Trademarks in Ingredient Lists of Recipes . For a period of two (2) years from the Distribution Date, both parties may continue to use any Trademark owned by the other party for the limited purpose of identifying ingredients in a list of ingredients in recipes existing as at the Distribution Date. Upon expiration of this license period, both parties shall remove all use of logos, fanciful fonts, and other branding of the other party’s Trademarks in all ingredient lists but may continue to use the other party’s word Trademark alone in ingredient lists for its recipes.

(b) Use of Trademarks in Recipe Titles and Recipe Collections . For a period of two (2) years from the Distribution Date, both parties may continue to use the other party’s Trademarks in the titles of recipes or recipe collections existing as at the Distribution Date. By way of example, GroceryCo IPCo may continue to use a recipe title such as “OREO Cheesecake” and SnackCo IPCo may continue to use “Velveeta Party Dip” for two years after the Distribution Date in any media, including packaging, other print, digital, etc. Upon expiration of this license period, all such use of the other party’s Trademarks in the titles of recipes or recipe collections shall cease. From the Distribution Date, neither party nor its Affiliates shall create new recipes or recipe collections using the other party’s Trademarks without first obtaining the prior written consent of the other party.

 

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(c) Phase out of SnackCo Marks on Kraft Foods’ Consumer Websites/Social Media Platforms . For a period of two (2) years from the Distribution Date, GroceryCo IPCo may continue its use of the SnackCo Marks existing on the Distribution Date, including any and all package shots, on its consumer-directed U.S. and Canadian web sites and social media platforms (e.g., kraftfoods.com , kraftcanada.com , YouTube, Facebook, etc.) including tagging in recipes and site content. GroceryCo IPCo’s use of the SnackCo Marks for this two-year phase out period shall not expand or deviate in any material aspect from use of the SnackCo Mark on such sites existing as at the Distribution Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 3.6 shall prevent GroceryCo IPCo from exercising its other license rights under this Agreement or shall prevent the parties from entering into a separate agreement to allow the advertising or integration of content on such sites.

Section 3.7 Assignment and Sublicensing .

Notwithstanding the restrictions as to license periods set out in Section 3.1(a), the licenses granted in Sections 3.1(a), (c), (d), (h) (to the extent permitted by applicable Law), (i) and (l), and Section 3.1(k) as it relates to Sections 3.1(a), (c), (d), (h), (i) and (l) and Section 3.2(c), and Section 3.2(g) as it relates to Sections 3.2(c), may be assigned or otherwise transferred by SnackCo IPCo and GroceryCo IPCo as Licensee, as applicable, in connection with the sale of all or substantially all of the assets or business of such party or such party’s Affiliates or upon a change of control of such party or such party’s Affiliates (whether by merger, stock purchase or otherwise, which shall be deemed an assignment or other transfer for purposes of this Section 3.7 and Section 3.8) or the sale of a product line (in one or more geographies) and related brand rights, subject to compliance with Section 3.8 of this Agreement and Section 4.6 of the Separation Agreement, to the extent applicable. The licenses granted in Sections 3.1(b), (e), (f) and(g) and Section 3.1(k) as it relates to Sections 3.1(b), (e), (f) and (g), and Sections 3.2(a), (b), (e) and (f) and Section 3.2(g) as it relates to Sections 3.2(a), (b), (e) and (f) shall not be assigned or otherwise transferred by SnackCo IPCo or GroceryCo IPCo as Licensee, as applicable, without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent may be withheld or delayed for any reason or no reason at all. The licenses granted in Section 3.1, 3.2 and 3.6 hereof may be sublicensed by SnackCo IPCo and GroceryCo IPCo, respectively, to their Affiliates and to any joint venture in which SnackCo IPCo or GroceryCo IPCo or an Affiliate thereof, as applicable, holds not less than a fifty percent (50%) interest, and, in the case of perpetual licenses (other than with respect to the license for “Back to Nature” granted pursuant to Section 3.2(c)(ii)), to third parties without consent of the other party and, in the cases of licenses other than perpetual licenses, to third parties with the prior written consent of the other party (except as otherwise provided below in this Section 3.7). Any such sublicense of licenses that are not perpetual licenses to a joint venture in which SnackCo IPCo or GroceryCo IPCo or an Affiliate, as applicable, holds less than a fifty percent (50%) interest shall require the Licensor’s prior written consent which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. In the case of licenses that are not perpetual, the licenses granted in Section 3.1, 3.2 and 3.6 hereof may be sublicensed by SnackCo IPCo and GroceryCo IPCo to third parties without the consent of the other party in connection with the operation of the business of the Licensee and its Affiliates in the ordinary course of business, but not for the independent use of such third parties (i.e., solely as reasonably necessary for Licensee and its Affiliates to manufacture, market, and sell products, such as sublicenses for purposes of contract manufacturing but not to permit such manufacturer to distribute and sell to third parties such products). In all cases of an assignment (or other transfer) or grant of a sublicense under this

 

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Section 3.7 (including sublicenses existing on the Distribution Date, subject to Section 2.10), the Licensee shall ensure that the assignee or sublicensee complies with all terms and conditions of this Agreement with respect to the applicable Licensed Trademark(s), including, to the extent applicable, Section 3.8. For the avoidance of doubt, this Section 3.7 shall not apply to any assignment (or other transfer) pursuant to a third party agreement signed prior to the Distribution Date.

Section 3.8 Quality Standards and Control .

(a) The parties acknowledge that the Trademarks licensed hereunder have established valuable goodwill and that it is important to the parties that this valuable goodwill and reputation be preserved. Accordingly, the parties agree that the products with which the Licensed Trademarks are used by a party or its Affiliates, as Licensee, shall for the term of the respective Trademark license meet quality standards that are substantially equivalent to or higher than those standards maintained by Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries immediately prior to the Distribution Date. Each party covenants and agrees that all of its and its Affiliates’ activities in connection with such Trademarks licensed to it by the other party will be conducted in conformity with all applicable Laws. In case a Licensed Trademark is used as an ingredient indicator on the packaging of a certain product, the Licensee shall purchase the indicated ingredient(s) from the Licensor or one of its Affiliates, or from a company designated and approved by the Licensor or one of its Affiliates.

(b) If SnackCo IPCo assigns or otherwise transfers or sublicenses under Section 3.1(a), (c) (solely with respect to “Miracel”/“Miracle Whip” or “Cheez Whiz”), (d) (with respect to “Lunchables”), or (i) to a third party any rights, the parties agree that the quality control guidelines set forth in Schedule G , as may be amended in accordance with this Section 3.8(b), will thereafter be applicable to such sublicensee or assignee and no assignment or sublicensing of any such rights by SnackCo IPCo shall be effective unless the assignee or sublicensee expressly agrees to adhere to the applicable quality control guidelines set forth in Schedule G , as may be amended in accordance with this Section 3.8(b), with respect to use of the relevant Licensed Trademarks. All use of the “Back to Nature” SnackCo Marks by GroceryCo IPCo shall be subject to GroceryCo IPCo’s compliance with the quality control guidelines applicable to such use set forth in Schedule J , as may be amended in accordance with this Section 3.8(b). A Licensor shall only provide amended quality control guidelines under this Section 3.8(b) that also are generally applicable to the Licensor and its Affiliates or their other licensees, and such amended guidelines shall not require the Licensee or its Affiliates, sublicensees or assigns to make substantial modifications to facilities or capital expenditures except to the extent required by applicable Law and shall not conflict with the express provisions of this Agreement.

(c) Each party reserves all rights of reasonable review and inspection which are necessary to monitor and confirm compliance with Sections 3.8(a) and, as applicable, 3.8(b) with respect to the Licensed Trademarks it is licensing to the other party hereunder. In addition, upon reasonable written request by the Licensor from time to time, the Licensee shall furnish to the Licensor, for its inspection, samples of products or materials that bear or are used in connection with the Licensed Trademarks and other information relating to the scope of usage of Licensed Trademarks by the Licensee thereof, including information regarding the jurisdictions in which the Licensed Trademark is then being used by the Licensee and a description of how the Licensed Trademarks are being used. The Licensor shall have the right to direct such other party

 

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to immediately cease any particular use of such Licensed Trademark that Licensor reasonably determines is inconsistent with the rights granted to Licensee hereunder and that has or reasonably could be expected to have a material and detrimental effect on the value, reputation or goodwill of such Licensed Trademark, or that would otherwise denigrate in any material respect the image and reputation of the Licensor, and such other party shall comply with such directions reasonably given by the Licensor in accordance with the foregoing.

(d) Form of Use of Licensed Trademarks .

(i) Prior to a Licensee changing in any material respect the font, color or label look of a Licensed Trademark (other than Trademarks that are licensed on a perpetual basis and, to the extent permitted under Sections 2.1(a)(iv) and 2.1(b)(iv), Sub-Brands and Trade Dress) that appears in the principal display panel of a product sold by the Licensee or its Affiliates, the Licensee shall obtain the prior written approval of the Licensor and such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. In order to enable the Licensor to review whether such change intended by the Licensee of the font, color or label look of a Licensed Trademark constitutes a material deviation from the materials used by Kraft Foods Inc. and its Subsidiaries prior to the Distribution Date, the Licensee shall submit at least twenty (20) Business Days in advance of the proposed date of such use to the Licensor representative samples of advertising, promotional or marketing materials or collateral materials depicting the intended modification(s) of the Licensed Trademark for the Licensor’s written approval. For the avoidance of doubt, the Licensor may deny such approval in particular, if such intended change of the font, color or label look of a Licensed Trademark could jeopardize the recognition that the Licensed Trademark was used in the registered form. The Licensee shall not submit requests for changes of the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark or the “Back to Nature” SnackCo Mark.

(ii) All usages of the Kraft GroceryCo Trademark shall comply with the usage guidelines therefor attached as Schedule I as such usage guidelines are hereafter amended by GroceryCo IPCo in its discretion upon reasonable advance written notice to SnackCo IPCo and all usages of the “Back to Nature” SnackCo Mark shall comply with the Trademark usage guidelines therefor attached as Schedule J as such usage guidelines are hereafter amended by SnackCo IPCo in its discretion upon reasonable advance written notice to GroceryCo IPCo; provided that such amended usage guidelines are generally applicable to the Licensor and its Affiliates and their other licensees and do not conflict with the express provisions of this Agreement. Except for Licensed Trademarks that a Licensee uses under a perpetual license, wherever the Licensee’s name or logo appears on the packaging (and, where reasonably practicable on promotional or advertising materials), a legend substantially in the form of the following legend as reference to the Trademark license shall be made following any assignment of any license granted hereunder pursuant to Section 3.7 or within a reasonable time after the Licensor may request the Licensee to do so:

“………” (insert the Licensed Trademark) is used under license from the registered trademark owner, “………….” (insert trademark owner, city, state and country)

 

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(iii) In the event that the Licensor of a Licensed Trademark that is licensed to a Licensee hereunder intends to redesign, modify or otherwise alter the design of a Licensed Trademark, the Licensor shall reasonably promptly inform the Licensee in writing of the design change intended for the Licensed Trademark and whether the redesigned, modified or altered design has been or will be registered as a trademark in the jurisdiction(s) of the Licensee. Except for any redesign, modification or other alteration of the “Back to Nature” SnackCo logo, the Licensee shall have the option to adopt the new design of the Licensed Trademark by providing written notice to the Licensor thereof within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Licensor’s information letter. Adoption of the new design of the Licensed Trademark shall not prevent the Licensee from fully exhausting all packaging and promotion materials bearing the unchanged Licensed Trademark. If the Licensee opts for the new design of the Licensed Trademark, such new design shall be deemed to be a Licensed Trademark hereunder as of the date of the Licensee’s first use of such new design and subject to the same terms and conditions herein as are applicable to the initial Licensed Trademark that has been redesigned, modified or altered thereby. The Licensor shall inform the Licensee in writing in the event that the “Back to Nature” SnackCo logo generally is being redesigned, modified or otherwise altered by or under authorization from the Licensor, and the Licensee shall adopt the new design of the “Back to Nature” SnackCo logo following receipt of such information letter and after having exhausted all then-existing quantities of packaging and promotion materials bearing the initial “Back to Nature” SnackCo logo.

Section 3.9 R egistered User Filings and Evidence of Trademark Use .

To the extent a Licensee is requested by a Licensor to do so, such Licensee shall reasonably assist the Licensor, at the Licensor’s cost and upon its reasonable request, in complying with any formalities to properly maintain and protect the Licensor’s Licensed Trademark under applicable Law, including, but not limited to, executing applications for recordation of the Licensee as a registered user with the appropriate authorities (e.g. by executing a short-form trademark license consistent with this Agreement for recordal purposes) and any and all other instruments and documents as may be reasonably necessary or advisable to properly maintain and protect the interests of the Licensor in the Licensed Trademarks owned by the Licensor. For the duration of the respective Trademark license and a period of at least five (5) years thereafter, the Licensee shall keep proper records and shall preserve suitable evidence that the Licensed Trademark has been used. At any time up to five years following the termination or expiration of any Trademark license, on the Licensor’s request, the Licensee shall provide the Licensor promptly and in any event within fifteen (15) Business Days with documentary evidence (e.g. invoices, brochures, packaging, advertising or promotion materials related to the Licensed Trademark) that evidences proper use of the Licensed Trademark for a period of no less than five (5) years preceding the Licensor’s request.

Section 3.10 Goodwill Arising from Use of Marks .

Any and all goodwill arising from any Licensee’s or its Affiliates’ use of Trademarks licensed by the Licensor shall inure solely to the benefit of the Licensor and neither during the term of the respective Trademark licenses nor after their termination or expiration shall either party assert any claim to the Licensor’s Trademarks or such goodwill relating thereto as a result

 

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of the use of such Trademarks pursuant to the license granted to the Licensee hereunder. Each party agrees that all goodwill in the Licensor’s Trademarks licensed to the Licensee hereunder that may be held by Licensee notwithstanding the foregoing is hereby assigned by the Licensee and its Affiliates to the Licensor, without the need for any further action by any person.

Section 3.11 No Inconsistent Action .

Subject to Section 2.3, neither the Licensee nor any of its Affiliates shall knowingly or intentionally: (a) take, maintain or direct any action that is inconsistent with the Licensor’s ownership of the Licensed Trademarks; (b) assert any claim of right in or ownership of the Licensor’s Licensed Trademarks or challenge the Licensor’s right, title, interest in, or ownership of, its Licensed Trademarks or its registrations therefor; (c) apply for, or cause any other entity to apply for, the registration of any logo, symbol, trademark, service mark, company or corporate name, product name, domain name or a new social media account or address that does not exist as of the Distribution Date (e.g., a new Facebook or Twitter address) other than for licenses for a term of not less than ten (10) years hereunder and then in a manner that does not include the territory reserved to the Licensor in such addresses and otherwise is consistent with the territorial restrictions in this Agreement, or commercial slogan which (i) consists in whole or in part of the Licensor’s Licensed Trademarks that have been registered in such jurisdiction or (ii) is confusingly similar to the Licensor’s Licensed Trademarks that have been registered in such jurisdiction; or (d) take any action that would diminish or dilute the value, reputation or goodwill of the Licensor’s Licensed Trademarks or that would otherwise denigrate the image and reputation of the Licensor, tarnish the Licensor’s Licensed Trademarks or harm the Licensor’s goodwill in its Licensed Trademarks. Neither party shall take any action with an intent to diminish the value, reputation or goodwill of or that would otherwise denigrate the image and reputation of the Split-Ownership Brands, in each case in a manner that would result in a materially adverse effect on the value, ownership, or use of such Split-Ownership Brand by or to the other party in those jurisdictions in which such other party owns the Trademarks relating to such Split-Ownership Brand. For avoidance of doubt, to the extent that an exclusive license granted by a party hereunder as provided herein does not permit such party to use a Trademark for a particular purpose, such party shall not use a Trademark that is confusingly similar thereto for such purpose.

Section 3.12 Enforcement .

(a) Each Licensee will promptly notify the Licensor of any apparent infringement of, or challenge to, any Licensed Trademark licensed to the Licensee or any unfair competition, passing off, dilution or impairment or unauthorized trademark application or registration with respect thereto that comes to the attention of the Licensee. Each Licensor will promptly notify the Licensee of any apparent infringement of, or any claim by any person to any rights in, the Licensed Trademarks licensed by the Licensor that may affect the Licensee’s use of such Licensed Trademarks under this Agreement.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 3.12, the Licensor will at all times have the right, in its sole discretion, to take whatever steps it deems necessary or desirable to protect any Licensed Trademarks (other than Exclusively Licensed Trademarks that are licensed on a perpetual basis) from all harmful or wrongful activities of third parties. Such steps may

 

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include, but are not limited to, the filing and prosecution of: (i) litigation against infringement or unfair competition or passing off by third parties, (ii) opposition proceedings against applications for trademark or service mark registration for trademarks that are confusingly similar to any one or more of the Licensed Trademarks, (iii) cancellation proceedings against registration of trademarks that are confusingly similar to any one or more of the Licensed Trademarks and (iv) other appropriate administrative actions. The Licensee shall cooperate with the Licensor, at the Licensor’s reasonable request, in any such actions. Except as set otherwise forth in this Agreement, the Licensor shall be responsible for the Licensee’s reasonable costs and expenses incurred in such cooperation.

(c) Licensed Trademarks That Are Not Licensed Perpetually . In the case of an actual or alleged infringement of, or passing off, or unfair competition with respect to, any of the Exclusively Licensed Trademarks (other than an Exclusively Licensed Trademark that is licensed on a perpetual basis) by a third party within the scope of any exclusive license granted to the Licensee under this Agreement, the Licensor shall have the initial right, at its sole discretion, to bring any infringement, passing off and unfair competition litigation or proceeding. The Licensee shall have the right to participate at its own expense, including through counsel selected by the Licensee, in any such litigation or proceeding instituted by the Licensor, and the Licensor shall reasonably consult with the Licensee in connection therewith. Any monetary damages recovered in any such litigation or proceeding or through settlement shall be applied, first, in reimbursement of all expenses incurred by the Licensor in connection with bringing such litigation or proceeding and the remaining amount after reimbursement of such expenses shall be allocated as follows: (i) 25% of such amount shall be paid to Licensor and (ii) 75% of such amount shall be paid to the Licensee.

(d) If the Licensor has not (i) notified the Licensee within thirty 30 days following receipt of the Licensee’s notification pursuant to Section 3.12(a) that the Licensor will commence any such litigation or proceeding against an actual or alleged infringement of, or passing off, or unfair competition with respect to, any Exclusively Licensed Trademark (other than an Exclusively Licensed Trademark that is licensed on a perpetual basis) within the scope of the exclusive license granted to the Licensee and (ii) commenced such action reasonably promptly thereafter, the Licensee may commence and prosecute the litigation or proceeding against the third party at its own expense. The Licensor shall cooperate with the Licensee, at the Licensee’s reasonable request, in any such actions, and the Licensee shall be responsible for the Licensor’s reasonable expenses incurred in such cooperation. The Licensor shall have the right to participate at its own expense, including through counsel selected by the Licensor, in any such litigation or proceeding instituted by the Licensee. The Licensor agrees that any such action brought by the Licensee may be brought in the name of the Licensor if necessary for the Licensee to maintain the action. The Licensor shall promptly sign and execute all reasonably required documents to enable the Licensee to prosecute the litigation or proceeding in the name of the Licensor. Any monetary damages recovered in any such litigation or proceeding or through settlement shall be paid entirely to the Licensee.

(e) Perpetually Licensed Trademarks . Notwithstanding any provision contained herein to the contrary, in the case of any Exclusively Licensed Trademark that is exclusively licensed hereunder on a perpetual basis, the Perpetual Licensee will be solely responsible, in its sole discretion and at its own expense, for protecting such Exclusively Licensed Trademark

 

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within the scope of the exclusive rights granted under this Agreement in the jurisdictions in which such exclusive rights have been granted, by whatever lawful means may be necessary or appropriate, including by suit in the event that such Exclusively Licensed Trademarks are infringed, diluted, or subject to unfair competition, passing off or are challenged through opposition or other proceedings. The Perpetual Licensee may sue in the name of the Licensor if necessary to maintain standing to bring any litigation in connection with any actual or alleged infringement, unfair competition, passing off, or dilution of, or with respect to any such Exclusively Licensed Trademarks and the Licensor shall cooperate with the Perpetual Licensee in connection with any such litigation. The Licensor shall have the right to participate at its own expense, including by counsel selected by the Licensor, in any such litigation or proceeding instituted by the Licensee. The Licensor shall promptly sign and execute all reasonably required documents to enable the Perpetual Licensee to prosecute the litigation or proceeding in the name of the Licensor. Any monetary damages recovered in any such litigation or proceeding or through settlement shall be paid entirely to the Perpetual Licensee. The Perpetual Licensee shall be entitled to enter into any agreement, consent order or other resolution that relates solely to Exclusively Licensed Trademarks that are perpetually licensed to such Perpetual Licensee in a certain jurisdiction. Neither the Licensor nor the Licensee shall, however, enter into any agreement, consent order or other resolution of any claim by a third party that would materially adversely affect the other party’s rights under this Agreement with respect to a Licensed Trademark that is perpetually licensed without having obtained the respective other party’s written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in Section 3.12(e), the Licensor shall at all times have the right, but not the obligation, to take whatever steps it deems necessary or desirable to defend all claims that the use of the Licensed Trademarks infringe, dilute, or constitute unfair competition or passing off with respect to the rights of a third party. The Licensee shall have the right to participate in such defense at its own expense to protect its rights under this Agreement relating to the Licensed Trademarks. Except as otherwise provided in Section 3.12(e), if the Licensee is named as a party to such a claim and the Licensor is not so named, the Licensor shall have the right to defend such action at its own expense, subject to the Licensee’s right to participate in such defense at its own expense. Each party shall cooperate, at the other party’s reasonable request, in such defense, and the other party shall be responsible for the cooperating party’s reasonable expenses incurred in such cooperation.

(g) Except as otherwise provided in Section 3.12(e), the Licensee shall not enter into any agreement, consent order or other resolution of a claim by or against a third party that affects the Licensed Trademarks without the Licensor’s prior written approval. To the extent the Licensor’s failure to approve such agreement, consent order or other resolution would result in a materially adverse effect on Licensee’s use of the Licensed Trademarks that are the subject thereof, Licensor’s approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The Licensor shall not enter into any agreement, consent order or other resolution of any claim by a third party that would materially adversely affect the Licensee’s rights under this Agreement with respect to a Licensed Trademark that is not perpetually licensed without the Licensee’s prior written approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

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(a) The Licensor agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts, consistent with its general practices with respect to its own valuable Trademarks that it uses to maintain and renew all registrations of the Licensed Trademarks that are subject to exclusive licenses granted by the Licensor hereunder as long as they remain in use by the Licensee. All expenses associated with maintaining and renewing the registrations of Licensed Trademarks that are not licensed hereunder on a perpetual basis or for a term of ten (10) years hereunder shall be borne by the Licensor. The Licensee shall reimburse the Licensor for all expenses associated with maintaining and renewing the registrations of Licensed Trademarks that are licensed (whether in whole or in part) to the Licensee hereunder on a perpetual basis or for a term of ten (10) years promptly upon receipt of a written request by the Licensor for reimbursement of such expenses that is accompanied by appropriate substantiation. The Licensee shall be responsible for monitoring the trademark applications and registrations of third parties potentially conflicting with any GroceryCo Primary Brand or SnackCo Primary Brand, as the case may be, licensed to it hereunder on a perpetual basis or for a term of ten (10) years hereunder, including paying the cost of any watch service engaged to monitor the trademark applications and registrations of third parties potentially conflicting with such GroceryCo Primary Brands or SnackCo Primary Brands, as the case may be, in any jurisdiction in which the Licensee has been granted a perpetual license or a license for a term of ten (10) years. The Licensee shall have the right to approve counsel engaged by the Licensor to maintain and prosecute Licensed Trademarks that are licensed on a perpetual basis or for a term of ten (10) years, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and, in the case of Licensed Trademarks that are licensed on a perpetual basis, such counsel engaged by the Licensor shall act at the reasonable direction of the Licensee.

(b) In the event that a Trademark for a particular jurisdiction in which a party has been granted ownership rights herein requires registration of such Trademark in a jurisdiction in which the other party has ownership rights hereunder in order to register or enforce such Trademark (e.g., Guadeloupe is covered by a French or European Community registration), the latter party shall cooperate with the former to provide such former party with rights to the fullest extent contemplated by this Agreement, and the expenses of such latter party in connection therewith shall be borne by the former party. Such cooperation may include filing and prosecuting trademark applications in the former party’s jurisdiction based on the latter party’s registration or application, the latter party assigning any rights or trademark applications or registrations limited to the former party’s Trademark in the former party’s jurisdiction to the former party if permissible, or granting the former party a fully-paid, royalty-free, exclusive, sublicenseable, and transferable license to the former party’s Trademark in the former party’s jurisdiction (which the latter party hereby grants, if applicable), and any other reasonably practicable steps to provide the former party the equivalent of ownership hereunder with respect to the former party’s applicable Trademark and jurisdiction.

Section 3.14 Responsibility for Proceedings and Litigation Pending on the Distribution Date; Assumption of Control of Prosecution of Assigned Trademark Applications .

Subject to Section 7.3 of the Separation Agreement, if a party to which a Trademark is being assigned hereunder cannot be promptly substituted as the party in interest in any proceedings or litigation pending on the Distribution Date relating to such Trademark, the party that owned such Trademark prior to the Distribution Date and is currently conducting such proceedings

 

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or litigation shall continue to be a party to such proceedings or litigation until the new owner of the Trademark is substituted in such proceedings or litigation, but shall follow instructions of the new owner of the Trademark with respect to the conduct of such proceedings or litigation at the cost of such new owner of the Trademark. The parties shall reasonably cooperate by executing and filing such powers of attorney and other documents as may be necessary or appropriate for GroceryCo IPCo to assume direct control and responsibility for the prosecution of all pending Trademark applications included in the GroceryCo Marks that are currently being prosecuted by a SnackCo Entity and for SnackCo IPCo to assume direct control and responsibility for the prosecution of all pending Trademark applications included in the SnackCo Marks that are currently being prosecuted by a GroceryCo Entity.

Section 3.15 Changes Affecting the European Union .

Following the admission into the European Union of any new member states after the Distribution Date, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith the geographical scope of any licenses granted under Section 3.1 that include the European Union. If following the Distribution the European Union is dissolved or otherwise ceases to exist, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith the geographical scope within the former European Union of any licenses granted under Section 3.1 that include the European Union, taking into consideration the countries in the former member states of the European Union in which the applicable GroceryCo Mark is being used and actively marketed on SnackCo Products as of the date of such dissolution (which such countries as at the Distribution Date are set forth in Schedule F hereto).

Section 3.16 Changes Affecting the List of Countries in Schedule A .

If following the Distribution for any reason whatsoever, the list of countries set forth in Schedule A becomes incorrect or if the allocation of certain countries to a certain group of countries in Schedule A is modified or if new countries are established or if two or more countries merge or extent the territory of trademark protection into the territory of another country, the parties shall negotiate in good faith the impact of such an event, if any, and the geographical scope of Trademark licenses affected by such an event.

Section 3.17 Permissible Fair Use .

For purposes of clarity nothing in this Agreement shall preclude any uses of a Trademark or, subject to Section 2.3, any application or registration that otherwise would constitute permissible fair use or not violate the other party’s rights if a third party were to make such use.

ARTICLE IV

DIVERSION

Section 4.1 Diversion .

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(i) sell products that are branded with a Split-Ownership Brand in any jurisdiction in which the other party owns such Split-Ownership Brand; or

(ii) sell products that are branded with a Licensed Trademark in any jurisdiction to which the license granted by SnackCo IPCo to GroceryCo IPCo does not extend.

GroceryCo IPCo and its Affiliates will each use commercially reasonable efforts to notify their Customers in the NA Countries, Mexico, and the Caribbean Countries, through a letter substantially in the form of the No-Diversion Letter, that any such sale by them of such products would infringe the Trademark rights and other rights and obligations of SnackCo IPCo and/or its Affiliates. Neither GroceryCo IPCo nor any of its Affiliates will sell any products that are branded with such Split-Ownership Brand or a Licensed Trademark, or sell such products to a Customer knowing (or where it ought reasonably to have known) that that Customer intends to sell such products, in a jurisdiction in which GroceryCo IPCo or its Affiliates are not entitled to sell such products.

(b) SnackCo IPCo and its Affiliates will not, and will not authorize or encourage any Customer to:

(i) sell products that are branded with a Split-Ownership Brand in any jurisdiction in which the other party owns such Split-Ownership Brand; or

(ii) sell products that are branded with a Licensed Trademark in any jurisdiction to which the license granted by GroceryCo IPCo to SnackCo IPCo does not extend.

SnackCo IPCo and its Affiliates will each use commercially reasonable efforts to notify their Customers in the NA Countries, Mexico, and the Caribbean Countries, through a letter substantially in the form of the No-Diversion Letter, that any such sale by them of such products would infringe the Trademark rights and other rights and obligations of GroceryCo IPCo and/or its Affiliates. Neither SnackCo IPCo nor any of its Affiliates will sell any products that are branded with such Split-Ownership Brand or a Licensed Trademark, or sell such products to a Customer knowing (or where it ought reasonably to have known) that that Customer intends to sell such products, in a jurisdiction in which SnackCo IPCo or its Affiliates are not entitled to sell such products.

Section 4.2 Best Practice Preventing Diversion .

With respect to products that are sold or distributed by or under the direction of the future export organizations of GroceryCo IPCo or SnackCo IPCo, or their respective Affiliates, subject to Section 4.1, each party and its Affiliates shall review orders incoming from its Customers to see whether the quantities or frequency of such orders provide indicia that a Customer intends to divert products into a jurisdiction in violation of Section 4.1. In order to combat diversion of product in violation of Section 4.1, the parties shall apply best practices for preventing diversion, consistent with such best practices in place today employed by the current export organization of Kraft Foods Inc. or its Affiliates as of the Distribution Date (including (i) conducting due diligence on potential Customers prior to the first shipment, (ii) stickering products sold to

 

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foreign destinations, where customary and appropriate, (iii) shipping products to final destinations of Customers, where customary and appropriate, (iv) ensuring regulatory compliance of products with destination markets and (v) including in its Customer contracts a no-diversion clause substantially the same as the no-diversion clause set forth in Kraft Foods Inc.’s or its Affiliates’ Customer contracts immediately prior to the Distribution). Neither party nor any of its Affiliates may prohibit any Customer located in the European Union from carrying out unsolicited product orders that the Customer has received from a Person in a European Union member state for delivery and consumption in a European Union member state which is not supplied by the Customer.

Section 4.3 Diversion Panel .

(a) Within fourteen (14) days following the Distribution Date and for a period of two (2) years as of the Distribution Date, the parties shall establish and operate a panel consisting of one senior representative from each of GroceryCo and SnackCo (the “ Diversion Panel ”) who will discuss and review actual or potential cases of product diversion in violation of Section 4.1 that either party considers sufficiently substantial to be brought to the attention of the other party. Upon such a case being raised to the Diversion Panel, the party whose Customers are suspected to have caused or to intend to cause diversion of product shall promptly initiate reasonable investigations into the root cause, duration and scope of the diversion case reported and make good faith efforts to prevent occurrence or recurrence of diversion of product. The party which is obliged to investigate a diversion case that was reported by the other party shall regularly update the other party in the Diversion Panel meetings, and outside these meetings in writing, on the progress and the findings of the investigation and on the implementation of remediation measures to prevent diversion of product. The Diversion Panel shall ordinarily meet in person once a quarter. In addition, either party may request an extraordinary Diversion Panel meeting, in which case the Diversion Panel shall meet no later than ten (10) Business Days following the receipt by the other party of the request for such an extraordinary Diversion Panel meeting. The review by the Diversion Panel of an actual or potential diversion case shall not prevent the party affected by diversion from pursuing any legal action against the other party or its Customers.

(b) After two (2) years following the Distribution Date, the parties shall no longer meet quarterly as provided in Section 4.3(a). Both parties, however, will continue to appoint a senior representative and reasonably cooperate, and cause such senior representative to communicate and reasonably cooperate with the senior representative of the other party as reasonably requested by such other party, in order to continue to use good faith efforts to prevent occurrence or recurrence of diversion of any product in violation of Section 4.1 and will meet upon request of either party, if a party believes substantial diversion has occurred or will occur in violation of Section 4.1 to resolve issues prior to involving a Diversion Auditor.

Section 4.4 Material Diversion and Diversion Auditor .

(a) If in a party’s reasonable opinion the value of products branded with the perpetually Licensed Trademarks “Tang”, “Kool-Aid”, “Jell-O” or “MiO” (solely if and to the extent a Trademark registration is obtained in Latin America for the “MiO” GroceryCo Mark) that were diverted in violation of Section 4.1 is material (being understood to mean that the estimated value of such diverted or intended to be diverted products is no less than five (5)

 

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million US Dollars of net revenues to the selling party over the course of one calendar year aggregated across all applicable jurisdictions (by way of example, three (3) million US Dollars of “Tang” into Mexico and two (2) million US Dollars of “Tang” into Puerto Rico), as adjusted for inflation each year following the Distribution Date by the percentage increase (or decrease) of the All Items Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor (or any successor of such consumer price index)) (“ Material Diversion ”), the party affected by such Material Diversion (the “ Infringed Party ”) shall promptly bring such case to the attention of the Diversion Panel. The Infringed Party shall also be entitled to instruct a reputable independent public accountant working on an hourly or flat fee basis and does not receive a contingency fee or other bounty or bonus fee (the “ Diversion Auditor ”) to conduct a review of the orders, books and records (to the extent relating to the brands that are the subject of the Material Diversion at issue) of the party whose Customers are suspected to have caused diversion of product (the “ Accused Party ”); provided that the Diversion Auditor shall be at the time of its selection one of the four (4) largest accounting firms in the NA Countries (which as of the Distribution Date would be Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, or PwC). Once a Diversion Auditor is selected with respect to an actual or suspected Material Diversion pursuant to this Section 4.4, such Diversion Auditor may not be replaced with respect to such actual or suspected Material Diversion. Through such audit (“ Diversion Audit ”), the Diversion Auditor shall be required to reach a determination on whether the Accused Party was actively or passively facilitating Material Diversion. If the Accused Party has admitted actively or passively facilitating Material Diversion or the Diversion Auditor concludes on a balance of probabilities that the Accused Party was actively or passively facilitating Material Diversion, the Accused Party’s liability for Material Diversion affecting the Infringed Party shall be considered proven.

(b) Subject to Sub-Section 4.4(c) below, if the Diversion Auditor (i) is unable to reasonably conclude on a balance of probabilities that the Accused Party was actively or passively facilitating Material Diversion and (ii) has reasonably found indicia suggesting the Accused Party’s active or passive facilitation of Material Diversion, a rebuttable presumption shall arise that the Accused Party has actively or passively facilitated Material Diversion and the Accused Party shall bear the burden of proving to the reasonable satisfaction of the Diversion Auditor that it did not actively or passively facilitate Material Diversion affecting the Infringed Party. If the Accused Party fails to discharge its burden of proof, then the Accused Party shall be deemed to have facilitated Material Diversion affecting the Infringed Party and the same shall be noted in the Diversion Audit Report. If the Accused Party succeeds in discharging its burden of proof, then the Diversion Auditor shall determine that the Accused Party was not facilitating Material Diversion affecting the Infringed Party and the same shall be noted in the Diversion Audit Report.

(c) If the Accused Party’s Customer that is suspected to have caused Material Diversion is a Large North American Customer and the Accused Party has proven to the reasonable satisfaction of the Diversion Auditor that

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(ii) such Customer ships products that is the subject of a Material Diversion into the Infringed Party’s jurisdiction(s) in such quantities (up to ten percent (10%) of the Accused Party’s sales of such products to such Customer) that would not raise suspicions to a reasonably diligent business person; and

(iii) the Accused Party has credibly assured that it did not know that such Customer has caused or intended to cause Material Diversion;

then the net revenues of the Accused Party related to sales to such Large North American Customer shall not be included in the calculation of the total net revenues of diverted product for the purposes of assessing whether the net revenue threshold set forth in Section 4.4(a) for a Material Diversion has been met; provided, however, that the Infringed Party shall continue to otherwise retain all available legal rights to pursue a claim against the Accused Party or such Large North American Customer for trademark infringement.

Section 4.5 Cooperation .

The Accused Party shall cooperate with the Diversion Auditor in good faith throughout the Diversion Audit and shall disclose all orders, books, records and other information (including but not limited to interviews with employees of the Accused Party) to the extent relating to the brands that are the subject of the Material Diversion at issue and reasonably necessary to enable the Diversion Auditor to reach a determination on the questions within the scope of the Diversion Audit. At the end of the Diversion Audit, the Diversion Auditor shall issue a written audit report (the “ Diversion Audit Report ”) detailing the findings, observations and determinations of the Diversion Auditor concerning the matters within the scope of the Diversion Audit. The Diversion Audit Report shall contain (inter alia) an estimate or the exact amount of the value of any diverted product in violation of Section 4.1. In no case may the Diversion Audit Report contain sensitive business data of the Accused Party (which information the Infringed Party shall ensure the Diversion Auditor agrees in writing to maintain confidential and not use for any other purpose). The draft of the Diversion Audit Report shall first be sent by the Diversion Auditor to the Accused Party who shall have thirty (30) calendar days from receipt thereof in which to review the draft Diversion Audit Report and lodge in writing with the Diversion Auditor any objections to the findings, observations or determinations therein contained. If the Accused Party lodges any such objections within such thirty (30) calendar day period, the Diversion Auditor shall consider such objections in good faith within fifteen (15) Business Days following receipt thereof and shall make such amendments (if any) to the draft Diversion Audit Report as he in his absolute discretion sees fit. The Diversion Auditor shall then send the final version of the Diversion Audit Report to both parties. In the absence of manifest error, the findings of the Diversion Auditor in the Diversion Audit Report shall be final and binding upon the parties.

Section 4.6 Costs of Diversion Audit .

The costs of a Diversion Audit shall be borne by the party that commissioned the Diversion Auditor, unless the Accused Party has admitted, or the Diversion Audit Report has concluded in accordance with this Article IV that the Accused Party has actively or passively

 

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facilitated Material Diversion. In such a case, the Accused Party shall reimburse the party that commissioned the Diversion Auditor all costs and reasonable expenses of such Diversion Audit within fourteen (14) days following the receipt of the corresponding invoice.

Section 4.7 Liquidated Damages .

(a) The parties acknowledge and agree that (i) in the event of Material Diversion, the amount of actual damages sustained by the Infringed Party would be impossible or extremely difficult to calculate, (ii) for each additional case of Material Diversion, the damage to the Infringed Party would increase on an exponential (and not linear) basis, due to the effect on the product brand and associated goodwill and reputation and (iii) the amounts required to be paid in the event of Material Diversion, as set forth in Sections 4.7(b) and (c), are a reasonable estimation of the probable damages likely to be sustained by the Infringed Party in such event. Accordingly, the parties agree that in the event of Material Diversion, (x) certain payments shall be made pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of Sections 4.7(b) and (c), as liquidated damages and not a penalty, and (y) the payments set forth in Section 4.7(b) and (c) are not intended to compel the other party’s performance hereunder or constitute a penalty or punitive damages for any purpose.

(b) If Material Diversion has been, admitted by the Accused Party, or confirmed in the Diversion Audit Report in accordance with this Article IV:

(i) for the first time, the Accused Party shall pay a liquidated damages amount equal to 2x (two times) the estimated gross profit the Infringed Party has lost from the Accused Party’s actively or passively facilitating Material Diversion pursuant to the findings in the Diversion Audit Report, which estimated gross profit shall be determined by the amount of product subject to the Material Diversion, as reflected in the Diversion Audit Report, multiplied by the average gross profit margin of the Infringed Party for such product (or equivalent product) for the preceding calendar year;

(ii) for the second time, the Accused Party shall pay a liquidated damages amount equal to 3x (three times) the estimated gross profit the Infringed Party has lost from the Accused Party’s actively or passively facilitating Material Diversion pursuant to the findings in the Diversion Audit Report, which estimated gross profit shall be determined by the amount of product subject to the Material Diversion, as reflected in the Diversion Audit Report, multiplied by the average gross profit margin of the Infringed Party for such product (or equivalent product) for the preceding calendar year; and

(iii) for all further admitted or confirmed cases of facilitation of Material Diversion:

(1) the Accused Party shall pay a liquidated damages amount equal to 3x (three times) the estimated gross profit the Infringed Party has lost from the Accused Party’s actively or passively facilitating Material Diversion pursuant to the findings in the Diversion Audit Report, which estimated gross profit shall be determined by the amount of product subject to the Material Diversion, as reflected in the Diversion Audit Report, multiplied by the average gross profit margin of the Infringed Party for such product (or equivalent product) for the preceding calendar year; and

 

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(2) the Infringed Party shall have the right to, in lieu of such liquidated damages, acquire the business pursuant to Section 4.8.

(c) The Accused Party shall render such liquidated damages payments to the Infringed Party no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the receipt of the corresponding invoice of the Infringed Party.

Section 4.8 Acquisition of Perpetual Trademark License .

(a) If the Infringed Party has been affected at least three times by admitted or confirmed facilitation of Material Diversion by the same Accused Party of the same product in the jurisdiction(s) described in Schedule M hereto within ten years (“ Repeated Diversion ”), the Infringed Party shall have the option, in lieu of liquidated damages under Section 4.7(b)(iii)(1), to terminate the Applicable Trademark License (as defined in Schedule M hereto) (the “ Buy-Back Option ”) upon (i) provision of written notice (the “ Buy-Back Notice ”) to such Accused Party and to the Licensee under the Applicable Trademark License (the “ Applicable Licensee ”) and (ii) payment to the Applicable Licensee (the “ Buy-Back Payment ”) of an amount equal to six (6) times Adjusted EBITDA for the relevant business conducted under the Applicable Trademark Licenses (the “ Relevant Business ”). The foregoing (i) and (ii) shall be deemed the “ Buy-Back ”. At a minimum the assets to be transferred as part of the Relevant Business will include, to the extent related to the products in the territories subject to the Applicable Trademark License and requested by the Infringed Party in its discretion:

(i) Trademark rights to brand(s) (e.g., Tang or Jell-O & Kool-Aid) and all exclusively related Sub-Brands and Trade Dress;

(ii) Rights to any brand-specific web domains or social media accounts or addresses (facebook, twitter accounts, etc.);

(iii) Rights (on a non-exclusive basis if shared with other brands) to any patents and trade secrets (including recipes and formulas) specifically related to the brand(s)

(iv) Rights to any GroceryCo Brand-Related Copyrights or SnackCo Brand-Related Copyrights, as the case may be, specifically related to the brands;

(v) Any brand-specific manufacturing equipment (dedicated production or packaging lines, molds, tooling, etc.), as desired by the Infringed Party;

(vi) Existing finished product and packaging inventories, which should equal no less than the average inventory for the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the effective date of the Buy-Back;

 

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(vii) A license to use the other party’s Trademarks, Sub-Brands and Trade Dress utilized on existing inventory for up to twelve (12) months following the effective date of the Buy-Back;

(viii) Customer lists with SKU-level pricing, trade spending details and volumes by customer and customer contact details;

(ix) All marketing materials related exclusively to the Related Business, including advertising, promotional, and sales and training materials;

(x) Assignment of any contracts related to sub-licensing of Trademarks or any product-related governmental permits;

(xi) Assignment of all marketing, sales, distribution, and other agreements exclusively related to the Related Business; and

(xii) Transitional services as reasonably needed by the Infringed Party for up to six (6) months after the effective date of the Buy-Back at fully allocated costs plus a 6% markup.

For the avoidance of doubt, the assets and liabilities subject to the Buy-Back Option will not include any cash, debt, payables, or receivables.

(b) Within thirty (30) Business Days of receipt of a Buy-Back Notice, the Applicable Licensee shall deliver to the Infringed Party a written statement calculating Adjusted EBITDA and the amount of the Buy-Back Payment (the “ AEBITDA Statement ”) together with the most recent annual and interim financial statements for the Relevant Business. The Applicable Licensee (i) shall make reasonably available to the Infringed Party upon reasonable advance notice prior to the Infringed Party’s acceptance of the AEBITDA Statement any additional financial statements and any work papers that were used by the Applicable Licensee in preparation of the AEBITDA Statement and (ii) shall respond promptly to the Infringed Party’s requests for additional information with respect to the Adjusted EBITDA calculation. The AEBITDA Statement shall not be binding upon the Infringed Party if the Infringed Party timely exercises its right to dispute the AEBITDA Statement in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 4.8(c) below.

(c) If the Infringed Party objects to an AEBITDA Statement, the Infringed Party shall deliver a statement of objection (including reasonable details of such objection) to the Applicable Licensee within fifteen (15) Business Days after receiving such AEBITDA Statement. The Infringed Party and the Applicable Licensee shall use reasonable efforts to promptly resolve any objection. If the Infringed Party and the Applicable Licensee do not obtain a final resolution within fifteen (15) Business Days after the Applicable Licensee has received the Infringed Party’s statement of objections, the Infringed Party and the Applicable Licensee shall select a mutually acceptable independent public accountant that is working on an hourly or flat fee basis and does not receive a contingency fee or other bounty or bonus fee. Such accountant shall be instructed to determine the final amount of the Buy-Back Payment within twenty (20) Business Days of the date of its appointment. The Applicable Licensee shall revise the AEBITDA Statement if necessary and as appropriate to reflect the resolution of any objections thereto, if

 

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any, pursuant to this Section 4.8(c). The determination of such accountant shall be set forth in writing and shall be conclusive and binding upon the Infringed Party and the Applicable Licensee. The fees and expenses of such accountant shall be borne equally by the Applicable Licensee and the Infringed Party.

(d) Following election of the Buy-Back Option and termination of the Applicable Trademark Licenses, the Applicable Licensee shall use its reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things, reasonably necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective the Buy-Back Option.

(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Buy-Back Option shall not extend to the “MiO” GroceryCo Mark.

Section 4.9 Legal Actions .

Nothing in this Article IV shall prevent a party affected by diversion of product in violation of Section 4.1 from, subject to Section 4.4(c) and Article VII (as applicable), initiating suitable legal actions against the other party or its Customers in order to seek compensation, or to ban, hinder or avoid any form of such diversion of product; provided, however, that the liquidated damages set out in Section 4.7 above shall be the sole and exclusive monetary remedy of the Infringed Party in respect of facilitation by the Accused Party of any Material Diversion.

ARTICLE V

FURTHER ASSURANCES AND ADDITIONAL COVENANTS

Section 5.1 Further Assurances .

(a) In addition to the actions specifically provided for elsewhere in this Agreement, each of the parties shall use its reasonable best efforts on and after the Distribution Date, to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things, reasonably necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Law, regulations and agreements to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

(b) Without limiting the foregoing, each party shall cooperate with the other party, and without any further consideration, but at the expense of the requesting party, to (i) execute and deliver, or use its reasonable best efforts to cause to be executed and delivered, all instruments, including any instruments of conveyance, assignment and transfer as such party may reasonably request to execute and deliver to the other party, (ii) make, or cause to be made, all filings with, and to obtain, or cause to be obtained, all Consents, approvals or authorizations of, any Governmental Authority or any other Person under any permit, license, agreement, indenture or other instrument and (iii) take all such other actions as such party may reasonably be requested to take by any other party from time to time, consistent with the terms of this Agreement in order to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this Agreement and the transfers of the GroceryCo Marks and the SnackCo Marks and the other transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

 

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Section 5.2 Change of SnackCo Name . SnackCo IPCo agrees that, as soon as practicable (and in any event within five (5) days) after the Distribution, SnackCo shall cause to be filed with the Secretary of State of the states in which SnackCo is organized or is doing business, an amendment to its certificate of incorporation or qualification to do business to change its name to a new name that does not include “Kraft.”

ARTICLE VI

TERMINATION

Section 6.1 Termination . This Agreement shall terminate automatically upon any termination of the Separation Agreement by the Kraft Foods Inc. Board at any time prior to the Distribution.

Section 6.2 Effect of Termination . In the event of any termination of this Agreement prior to the Distribution, no party (or any of its directors or officers) shall have any Liability or further obligation to any other party with respect to this Agreement.

Section 6.3 Agreement Otherwise Not Terminable .

Except as and to the extent expressly set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement and the rights granted herein may not be terminated (including as a result of breach of this Agreement) without the express written consent of the parties hereto.

ARTICLE VII

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Section 7.1 Step Process . Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof (a “ Dispute ”), shall be resolved: (a) first, by negotiation and then by mediation as provided in Section 7.2; and (b) then, if negotiation and mediation fail, by binding arbitration as provided in Section 7.3. Each party agrees on behalf of itself and each member of its respective Group that the procedures set forth in this Article VII shall be the exclusive means for resolution of any Dispute. The initiation of mediation or arbitration hereunder will toll the applicable statute of limitations for the duration of any such proceedings.

Section 7.2 Negotiation and Mediation . If either party serves written notice of a Dispute upon the other party (a “ Dispute Notice ”), the parties will first attempt to resolve such Dispute by direct discussions and negotiation. If a Dispute is not resolved within forty five (45) days, the parties will attempt to settle the dispute by mediation under the current Center for Public Resources/International Trademark Association (“ CPR/INTA ”) Model Procedure for Mediation of Trademark and Unfair Competition Disputes. The mediator will be selected from the CPR/INTA Panel of neutrals in accordance with its selection process. If a good faith attempt by the parties to select from this Panel does not result in the selection of an available suitable mediator, the parties will ask CPR to further assist in the selection in accordance with its standard selection process using other panels.

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(a) If mediation conducted pursuant to Section 7.2 fails to resolve the Dispute within forty five (45) days of the demand for mediation, either party shall have the right to commence arbitration. In that event, the Dispute shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (the “ ICDR ”) in accordance with its International Arbitration Rules. The place of arbitration shall be New York City, New York. Any Dispute concerning the propriety of the commencement of the arbitration shall be finally settled by such arbitration. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof or having jurisdiction over the relevant party or its Assets.

(b) The number of arbitrators shall be three. The claimant shall designate an arbitrator in its request for arbitration and the respondent shall designate an arbitrator in its answer to the request for arbitration. When the two co-arbitrators have been appointed, they shall have 21 days to select the chair of the arbitral tribunal, and if they are unable to do so, the ICDR shall appoint the chair by use of the “list method.”

Section 7.4 Interim Relief . The parties acknowledge and agree that a party would suffer irreparable harm from a breach by the other party of this Agreement, and that remedies other than injunctive relief may not fully compensate or adequately protect the non-breaching party for or from such a violation. Therefore, at any time during the pendency of a Dispute between the parties, either party has the right to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for interim relief, including pre-arbitration attachments or injunctions, necessary to preserve the parties’ rights or to maintain the parties’ relative positions until such time as the arbitration award is rendered or the Dispute is otherwise resolved. During the pendency of any Dispute and/or any such interim relief proceeding, the parties shall continue to perform all obligations under this Agreement.

Section 7.5 Remedies . The arbitrators shall have no authority or power to limit, expand, alter, amend, modify, revoke or suspend any condition or provision of this Agreement nor any right or power to award punitive, exemplary or treble (or other multiple) damages.

Section 7.6 Expenses . Each party shall bear its own costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees in pursuit and resolution of any Dispute; provided, however, that, in the event of any arbitration pursuant to Section 7.3, the non-prevailing party shall bear both parties’ costs and expenses incurred in connection with such arbitration (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and the fees of any arbitrator).

ARTICLE VIII

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 8.1 Coordination with Certain Ancillary Agreements; Conflicts . Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any provision of any of the Separation Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreements and any provision of this Agreement, this Agreement shall control over the inconsistent provisions of the Separation Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreements as to the matters specifically addressed in this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the Tax Sharing Agreement shall govern all matters (including dispute resolution and any indemnities and payments among the parties) relating to Taxes or otherwise specifically addressed in the Tax Sharing Agreement.

 

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Section 8.2 Expenses . Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, all fees, costs and expenses paid or incurred in connection with the performance of this Agreement, whether performed by a third party or internally, will be paid by the party incurring such fees or expenses. For the avoidance of doubt, (a) SnackCo IPCo will be responsible for any transfer and recordal fees related to the transfer of any SnackCo Brand IP to SnackCo IPCo and (b) GroceryCo IPCo will be responsible for any transfer and recordal fees related to the transfer of any GroceryCo Brand IP to GroceryCo IPCo.

Section 8.3 Amendment and Modification . This Agreement may not be amended, modified or supplemented in any manner, whether by course of conduct or otherwise, except by an instrument in writing specifically designated as an amendment hereto, signed on behalf of each party.

Section 8.4 Waiver . No failure or delay of any party in exercising any right or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right or power, or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce such right or power, or any course of conduct, preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or power. The rights and remedies of the parties hereunder are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies that they would otherwise have hereunder. Any agreement on the part of any party to any such waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer on behalf of such party.

Section 8.5 Notices . All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or if by facsimile, upon written confirmation of receipt by facsimile, e mail or otherwise, (b) on the first Business Day following the date of dispatch if delivered utilizing a next-day service by a recognized next-day courier or (c) on the earlier of confirmed receipt or the fifth Business Day following the date of mailing if delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. All notices hereunder shall be delivered to the addresses set forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated in writing by the party to receive such notice:

 

  (i) if to SnackCo IPCo or any other SnackCo Entity, to:

Mondelēz International, Inc.

Address 1: Three Parkway North, Deerfield, Illinois, 60015, U.S.A.

Attention: General Counsel

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Mondelēz International, Inc.

Address 1: Three Parkway North, Deerfield, Illinois, 60015, U.S.A.

Attention: Chief Trademark Counsel

 

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  (ii) if to GroceryCo IPCo or any other GroceryCo Entity, to:

Kraft Foods Group

Address 1: Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois, 60093, U.S.A.

Attention: General Counsel

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Kraft Foods Group

Address 1: Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois, 60093, U.S.A.

Attention: Chief Trademark Counsel

Section 8.6 Interpretation . When a reference is made in this Agreement to a Section, Article, Annex or Schedule such reference shall be to a Section, Article, Annex or Schedule of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement or in any Schedule to this Agreement are for convenience of reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Any capitalized terms used in any Schedule, Annex or Exhibit but not otherwise defined therein shall have the meaning as defined in this Agreement or the Separation Agreement. All Schedules, Annexes and Exhibits annexed hereto or referred to herein are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement as if set forth herein. The word “including” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall mean “including, without limitation,” unless otherwise specified. The word “day” when used in this Agreement shall mean “calendar day,” unless otherwise specified.

Section 8.7 Entire Agreement . This Agreement and the Separation Agreement and the other Ancillary Agreements and the Annexes, Exhibits, Schedules and Appendices hereto and thereto constitute the entire agreement, and supersede all prior written agreements, arrangements, communications and understandings and all prior and contemporaneous oral agreements, arrangements, communications and understandings among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement shall not be deemed to contain or imply any restriction, covenant, representation, warranty, agreement or undertaking of any party with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby other than those expressly set forth herein or therein or in any document required to be delivered hereunder or thereunder. Notwithstanding any oral agreement or course of action of the parties or their representatives to the contrary, no party to this Agreement shall be under any legal obligation to enter into or complete the transactions contemplated hereby unless and until this Agreement shall have been executed and delivered by each of the parties.

Section 8.8 No Third Party Beneficiaries; Affiliates . Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person other than the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature under or by reason of this Agreement. Without limitation to the foregoing, and for clarity, (i) references to Affiliates of a party herein does not render such Affiliates a party to this Agreement, (ii) each party hereto shall be responsible for providing to its Affiliates pursuant to separate agreements or other arrangements any rights or benefits that such Affiliates may enjoy as a result of this Agreement and (iii) each party hereto shall be responsible for causing its Affiliates to comply with the applicable provisions of this Agreement.

 

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Section 8.9 Governing Law . This Agreement and all disputes or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal Laws of the State of New York, without regard to the Laws of any other jurisdiction that might be applied because of the conflicts of laws principles of the State of New York (other than Section 5-1401 of the New York General Obligations Law).

Section 8.10 Assignment . Subject to Section 3.7, and except as expressly permitted in this Section 8.10, this Agreement or any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder or thereunder may not be assigned or otherwise transferred or delegated, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, by any party or its Affiliates without the prior written consent of the other party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and any such assignment without such prior written consent shall be null and void. Subject to Section 3.7, a party and its Affiliates shall be permitted, without the prior written consent of the other party, to assign or otherwise transfer (a) any Trademarks (and corresponding copyrights) that it or its Affiliates own and that are subject to this Agreement and such party’s and its Affiliates’ rights, interests or obligations hereunder with respect thereto, or (b) its or their rights, interests or obligations hereunder to any successor to all or substantially all of the business or assets of such party and its Affiliates; provided that in each of the foregoing (a) and (b) any such assignee or transferee expressly assumes in writing (with the other party named as an intended third-party beneficiary thereof) all of the obligations of such party under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that SnackCo IPCo or one of its Affiliates assigns or otherwise transfers the “Back to Nature” SnackCo Marks, and a contract that SnackCo IPCo or an Affiliate of SnackCo IPCo is a party to provides that the license to GroceryCo IPCo is to continue pursuant to a new license agreement to be entered by GroceryCo IPCo (or one of its Affiliates) with respect to the “Back to Nature” SnackCo Marks in connection with such assignment or other transfer, GroceryCo IPCo (or such designated Affiliate) shall enter into such license agreement if such new license is on substantially the same terms and conditions contained herein with respect thereto or shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enter into such license agreement if such license agreement seeks to alter the terms hereof, and the license granted under Section 3.2(c)(ii) solely with respect to such SnackCo Marks shall terminate immediately upon GroceryCo IPCo (or such designated Affiliate) entering into such new license. This Agreement shall be binding on and enure for the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of each party.

Section 8.11 Severability . Whenever possible, each provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable Law, but if any provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable Law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or portion of any provision in such jurisdiction, and this Agreement shall be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or portion of any provision had never been contained herein.

Section 8.12 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same instrument and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties.

Section 8.13 F acsimile Signature . This Agreement may be executed by facsimile signature and a facsimile signature shall constitute an original for all purposes.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.

 

KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL

BRANDS LLC

By:   /s/ Gerhard Pleuhs
  Name: Gerhard Pleuhs
  Title:   Authorized Signatory

 

KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS

LLC

By:   /s/ Timothy R. McLevish
  Name: Timothy R. McLevish
  Title:   Authorized Signatory

 

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Exhibit 10.2

U.S. $3,000,000,000

FIVE-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT

Dated as of May 18, 2012

Among

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.,

and

KRAFT FOODS INC., as Guarantor,

and

THE INITIAL LENDERS NAMED HEREIN

and

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. and BARCLAYS BANK PLC,

as Co-Administrative Agents

and

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,

as Paying Agent

and

CITIBANK, N.A. and THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc,

as Co-Syndication Agents

and

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC,

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.,

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.,

and

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Co-Documentation Agents

 

 

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BARCLAYS BANK PLC,

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.,

and

RBS SECURITIES INC.,

as Joint Bookrunners

and

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BARCLAYS BANK PLC,

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.,

RBS SECURITIES INC.

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC,

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.,

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.,

and

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC,

as Joint Lead Arrangers


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  
  ARTICLE I   
  Definitions and Accounting Terms   

SECTION 1.01

 

Certain Defined Terms

     1   

SECTION 1.02

 

Computation of Time Periods

     14   

SECTION 1.03

 

Accounting Terms

     14   
  ARTICLE II   
  Amounts and Terms of the Advances   

SECTION 2.01

 

The Pro Rata Advances

     14   

SECTION 2.02

 

Making the Pro Rata Advances

     14   

SECTION 2.03

 

Repayment of Pro Rata Advances

     16   

SECTION 2.04

 

Interest on Pro Rata Advances

     16   

SECTION 2.05

 

Additional Interest on LIBO Rate Advances

     17   

SECTION 2.06

 

Conversion of Pro Rata Advances

     17   

SECTION 2.07

 

The Competitive Bid Advances

     18   

SECTION 2.08

 

LIBO Rate Determination

     22   

SECTION 2.09

 

Fees

     23   

SECTION 2.10

 

Optional Termination or Reduction of Commitments and Extension of Termination Date

     23   

SECTION 2.11

 

Optional Prepayments of Pro Rata Advances

     25   

SECTION 2.12

 

Increased Costs

     25   

SECTION 2.13

 

Illegality

     26   

SECTION 2.14

 

Payments and Computations

     27   

SECTION 2.15

 

Taxes

     28   

SECTION 2.16

 

Sharing of Payments, Etc

     31   

SECTION 2.17

 

Evidence of Debt

     31   

SECTION 2.18

 

Commitment Increases

     32   

SECTION 2.19

 

Use of Proceeds

     33   

SECTION 2.20

 

Defaulting Lenders

     33   
  ARTICLE III   
  Conditions to Effectiveness and Lending   

SECTION 3.01

 

Conditions Precedent to Effectiveness

     34   

SECTION 3.02

 

Initial Advance to Each Designated Subsidiary

     35   

SECTION 3.03

 

Conditions Precedent to Each Pro Rata Borrowing

     36   

SECTION 3.04

 

Conditions Precedent to Each Competitive Bid Borrowing

     36   

 

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         Page  
  ARTICLE IV   
  Representations and Warranties   

SECTION 4.01

 

Representations and Warranties of Kraft Foods Group

     37   
  ARTICLE V   
  Covenants   

SECTION 5.01

 

Incorporation of Kraft Foods Covenants by Reference

     39   

SECTION 5.02

 

Affirmative Covenants

     39   

SECTION 5.03

 

Negative Covenants

     41   
  ARTICLE VI   
  Events of Default   

SECTION 6.01

 

Events of Default

     42   

SECTION 6.02

 

Lenders’ Rights upon Event of Default

     44   
  ARTICLE VII   
  The Administrative Agent   

SECTION 7.01

 

Authorization and Action

     45   

SECTION 7.02

 

Administrative Agent’s Reliance, Etc

     45   

SECTION 7.03

 

The Administrative Agent and Affiliates

     46   

SECTION 7.04

 

Lender Credit Decision

     46   

SECTION 7.05

 

Indemnification

     46   

SECTION 7.06

 

Successor Administrative Agent

     47   

SECTION 7.07

 

Co-Administrative Agents, Co-Syndication Agents, Co-Documentation Agents, Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers

     47   

SECTION 7.08

 

Withholding Tax

     48   
  ARTICLE VIII   
  Guaranty   

SECTION 8.01

 

Guaranty

     48   

SECTION 8.02

 

Guaranty Absolute

     49   

SECTION 8.03

 

Waivers

     49   

SECTION 8.04

 

Continuing Guaranty

     51   

SECTION 8.05

 

Termination of Kraft Foods Guaranty

     51   

 

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         Page  
  ARTICLE IX   
  Miscellaneous   

SECTION 9.01

 

Amendments, Etc

     51   

SECTION 9.02

 

Notices, Etc

     52   

SECTION 9.03

 

No Waiver; Remedies

     54   

SECTION 9.04

 

Costs and Expenses

     54   

SECTION 9.05

 

Right of Set-Off

     55   

SECTION 9.06

 

Binding Effect

     55   

SECTION 9.07

 

Assignments and Participations

     56   

SECTION 9.08

 

Designated Subsidiaries

     60   

SECTION 9.09

 

Governing Law

     60   

SECTION 9.10

 

Execution in Counterparts

     60   

SECTION 9.11

 

Jurisdiction, Etc

     61   

SECTION 9.12

 

Confidentiality

     62   

SECTION 9.13

 

Integration

     63   

SECTION 9.14

 

USA Patriot Act Notice

     63   

SECTION 9.15

 

Status of Kraft Foods Following Spin-Off

     63   

 

SCHEDULES

Schedule I

  

 — 

  

List of Lenders and Commitments

Schedule II

  

 — 

  

List of Applicable Lending Offices

EXHIBITS

  

Exhibit A-1

  

 — 

  

Form of Pro Rata Note

Exhibit A-2

  

 — 

  

Form of Competitive Bid Note

Exhibit B-1

  

 — 

  

Form of Notice of Pro Rata Borrowing

Exhibit B-2

  

 — 

  

Form of Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing

Exhibit C

  

 — 

  

Form of Assignment and Acceptance

Exhibit D

  

 — 

  

Form of Designation Agreement

Exhibit E-1

  

 — 

  

Form of Opinion of Special Counsel for Kraft Foods and Kraft Foods Group

Exhibit E-2

  

 — 

  

Form of Opinion of Special Local Counsel for Kraft Foods and Kraft Foods Group

Exhibit E-3

  

 — 

  

Form of Opinion of Internal Counsel for Kraft Foods

Exhibit F

  

 — 

  

Form of Opinion of Counsel for Designated Subsidiary

 

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FIVE-YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “ Agreement ”) dated as of May 18, 2012, among KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC., a Virginia corporation (“ Kraft Foods Group ”), as a borrower and a guarantor; KRAFT FOODS INC., a Virginia corporation (“ Kraft Foods ”), as a guarantor; the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders listed on the signature pages hereof (the “ Initial Lenders ”); JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. and BARCLAYS BANK PLC, as co-administrative agents (each, in such capacity, a “ Co-Administrative Agent ”); JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as paying agent (in such capacity, the “ Paying Agent ”); CITIBANK, N.A. and THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc, as co-syndication agents (each, in such capacity, a “ Co-Syndication Agent ”); and CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC, DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC., HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC., and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as co-documentation agents (each, in such capacity, a “ Co-Documentation Agent ”) for the Lenders (as hereinafter defined).

The parties hereto agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

Definitions and Accounting Terms

SECTION 1.01 Certain Defined Terms . As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings (such meanings to be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined):

Administrative Agent ” means the Co-Administrative Agent responsible for performing the functions of the Administrative Agent under this Agreement, which shall be the Paying Agent, and unless the context otherwise requires, all singular references to “the Administrative Agent” in this Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the Paying Agent.

Administrative Agent Account ” means (a) the account of the Administrative Agent, maintained by the Administrative Agent, at its office at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JPMorgan Loan Services, 1111 Fannin Street, 10th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002, Attention: Lisa A. McCants, lisa.a.mccants@jpmorgan.com, 713-750-2956 (facsimile), or (b) such other account of the Administrative Agent as is designated in writing from time to time by the Administrative Agent to Kraft Foods Group and the Lenders for such purpose.

Advance ” means a Pro Rata Advance or a Competitive Bid Advance.

Agents ” means each Co-Administrative Agent, the Paying Agent, each Co-Syndication Agent, each Co-Documentation Agent and each Joint Bookrunner.

Applicable Interest Rate Margin ” means (a) for any date prior to the date of the Spin-Off (i) as to any Base Rate Advance, the applicable rate per annum set forth below under the caption “Base Rate Spread” and (ii) as to any LIBO Rate Advance, the applicable rate per annum set forth below under the caption “LIBO Rate Spread”, determined by reference to the higher of (A) the rating of Kraft Foods’ long-term senior unsecured Debt from Standard &


Poor’s (or, if there shall be no outstanding rated long-term senior unsecured Debt of Kraft Foods, the long-term company, issuer or similar rating established by Standard & Poor’s for Kraft Foods) and (B) the rating of Kraft Foods’ long-term senior unsecured Debt from Moody’s (or, if there shall be no outstanding rated long-term senior unsecured Debt of Kraft Foods, the long-term company, issuer or similar rating established by Moody’s for Kraft Foods), in each case on such date, and (b) for any date on or following the date of the Spin-Off (i) as to any Base Rate Advance, the applicable rate per annum set forth below under the caption “Base Rate Spread” and (ii) as to any LIBO Rate Advance, the applicable rate per annum set forth below under the caption “LIBO Rate Spread”, determined by reference to the higher of (A) the rating of Kraft Foods Group’s long-term senior unsecured Debt from Standard & Poor’s (or, if there shall be no outstanding rated long-term senior unsecured Debt of Kraft Foods Group, the long-term company, issuer or similar rating established by Standard & Poor’s for Kraft Foods Group) and (B) the rating of Kraft Foods Group’s long-term senior unsecured Debt from Moody’s (or, if there shall be no outstanding rated long-term senior unsecured Debt of Kraft Foods Group, the long-term company, issuer or similar rating established by Moody’s for Kraft Foods Group), in each case on such date:

 

Long-Term Senior Unsecured Debt Rating

  

Base Rate Spread

   

LIBO Rate Spread

 

A or higher by Standard & Poor’s

A2 or higher by Moody’s

     0.000     0.875

A- by Standard & Poor’s

A3 by Moody’s

     0.000     1.000

BBB+ by Standard & Poor’s

Baa1 by Moody’s

     0.125     1.125

BBB by Standard & Poor’s

Baa2 by Moody’s

     0.250     1.250

BBB- by Standard & Poor’s

Baa3 by Moody’s

     0.500     1.500

Lower than BBB- by Standard & Poor’s

Lower than Baa3 by Moody’s

     0.750     1.750

provided that if on any date of determination pursuant to clause (a) or (b) above (x) a rating is available on such date from only one of Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s but not the other, the Applicable Interest Rate Margin for purposes of such clause shall be determined by reference to the then available rating; (y) no rating is available from either of Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s, the Applicable Interest Rate Margin shall be determined by reference to the rating of any other nationally recognized statistical rating organization designated by Kraft Foods Group and approved in writing by the Required Lenders; and (z) no rating is available from any of Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s or any other nationally recognized statistical rating organization designated by Kraft Foods Group and approved in writing by the Required Lenders, the Applicable Interest Rate Margin shall be 0.750% as to any Base Rate Advance and 1.750% as to any LIBO Rate Advance.

Applicable Lending Office ” means, with respect to each Lender, such Lender’s Domestic Lending Office in the case of a Pro Rata Advance and, in the case of a Competitive Bid Advance, the office of such Lender notified by such Lender to the Administrative Agent as its Applicable Lending Office with respect to such Competitive Bid Advance.

 

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Applicable Unused Line Fee Rate ” means (a) for any date prior to the date of the Spin-Off, a percentage per annum equal to the percentage set forth below determined by reference to the higher of (i) the rating of Kraft Foods’ long-term senior unsecured Debt from Standard & Poor’s (or, if there shall be no outstanding rated long-term senior unsecured Debt of Kraft Foods, the long-term company, issuer or similar rating established by Standard & Poor’s for Kraft Foods) and (ii) the rating of Kraft Foods’ long-term senior unsecured Debt from Moody’s, in each case on such date (or, if there shall be no outstanding rated long-term senior unsecured Debt of Kraft Foods, the long-term company, issuer or similar rating established by Moody’s for Kraft Foods), and (b) for any date on or following the date of the Spin-Off, a percentage per annum equal to the percentage set forth below determined by reference to the higher of (i) the rating of Kraft Foods Group’s long-term senior unsecured Debt from Standard & Poor’s (or, if there shall be no outstanding rated long-term senior unsecured Debt of Kraft Foods Group, the long-term company, issuer or similar rating established by Standard & Poor’s for Kraft Foods Group) and (ii) the rating of Kraft Foods Group’s long-term senior unsecured Debt from Moody’s (or, if there shall be no outstanding rated long-term senior unsecured Debt of Kraft Foods Group, the long-term company, issuer or similar rating established by Moody’s for Kraft Foods Group), in each case on such date:

 

Long-Term Senior Unsecured Debt Rating

  

Applicable Unused Line Fee
Rate

 

A or higher by Standard & Poor’s

A2 or higher by Moody’s

     0.0850

A- by Standard & Poor’s

A3 by Moody’s

     0.100

BBB+ by Standard & Poor’s

Baa1 by Moody’s

     0.125

BBB by Standard & Poor’s

Baa2 by Moody’s

     0.150

BBB- by Standard & Poor’s

Baa3 by Moody’s

     0.225

Lower than BBB- by Standard & Poor’s

Lower than Baa3 by Moody’s

     0.275

provided that if on any date of determination (x) a rating is available on such date from only one of Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s but not the other, the Applicable Unused Line Fees Rate shall be determined by reference to the then available rating; (y) no rating is available from either of Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s, the Applicable Unused Line Fees Rate shall be determined by reference to the rating of any other nationally recognized statistical rating organization designated by Kraft Foods Group and approved in writing by the Required Lenders; and (z) no rating is available from any of Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s or any other nationally recognized statistical rating organization designated by Kraft Foods Group and approved in writing by the Required Lenders, the Applicable Unused Line Fees Rate shall be 0.275%.

 

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Assignment and Acceptance ” means an assignment and acceptance entered into by a Lender and an Eligible Assignee, and accepted by the Administrative Agent in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto.

Augmenting Lender ” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.18(a).

Base Rate ” means a fluctuating interest rate per annum in effect from time to time, which rate per annum shall at all times be equal to the highest of:

(i) the rate of interest announced publicly by the Administrative Agent in New York, New York, from time to time, as the Administrative Agent’s prime rate;

(ii) 1/2 of one percent per annum above the Federal Funds Effective Rate; and

(iii) the LIBO Rate for Dollars for a one month Interest Period appearing on Reuters Screen LIBOR01 on such day (or if such day is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day) plus 1% per annum.

Base Rate Advance ” means a Pro Rata Advance that bears interest as provided in Section 2.04(a)(i).

Board ” means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States (or any successor).

Borrowers ” means, collectively, Kraft Foods Group and each Designated Subsidiary that shall become a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.08.

Borrowing ” means a Pro Rata Borrowing or a Competitive Bid Borrowing.

Business Day ” means a day of the year on which banks are not required or authorized by law to close in New York City and, if the applicable Business Day relates to any LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances, on which dealings are carried on in the London interbank market and banks are open for business in London.

Co-Administrative Agent ” has the meaning specified in the preamble.

Co-Documentation Agent ” has the meaning specified in the preamble.

Co-Syndication Agent ” has the meaning specified in the preamble.

Commission ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Commitment ” means as to any Lender (i) the Dollar amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name on Schedule I hereto, (ii) if such Lender has entered into an Assignment and Acceptance, the Dollar amount set forth for such Lender in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent, pursuant to Section 9.07(d), or (iii) if such Lender becomes a Lender pursuant to a Commitment Increase Amendment, the Dollar amount set forth for such Lender in such Commitment Increase Amendment, in each case as such amount may be increased pursuant to Section 2.18 or reduced pursuant to Section 2.10.

 

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Commitment Increase ” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.18(a).

Commitment Increase Amendment ” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.18(a).

Competitive Bid Advance ” means an advance by a Lender to any Borrower as part of a Competitive Bid Borrowing resulting from the competitive bidding procedure described in Section 2.07 and refers to a Fixed Rate Bid Advance or a Floating Rate Bid Advance.

Competitive Bid Borrowin g” means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Competitive Bid Advances from each of the Lenders whose offer to make one or more Competitive Bid Advances as part of such borrowing has been accepted under the competitive bidding procedure described in Section 2.07.

Competitive Bid Note ” means a promissory note of any Borrower payable to the order of any Lender, in substantially the form of Exhibit A-2 hereto, evidencing the indebtedness of such Borrower to such Lender resulting from a Competitive Bid Advance made by such Lender to such Borrower.

Competitive Bid Reduction ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01.

Consolidated Tangible Assets ” means the total assets appearing on a consolidated balance sheet of Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries, less goodwill and other intangible assets and the minority interests of other Persons in such Subsidiaries, all as determined in accordance with GAAP.

Convert ,” “ Conversion ” and “ Converted ” each refers to a conversion of Pro Rata Advances of one Type into Pro Rata Advances of the other Type pursuant to Section 2.06, 2.08 or 2.13.

Debt ” means (i) indebtedness for borrowed money or for the deferred purchase price of property or services, whether or not evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or similar instruments, (ii) obligations as lessee under leases that, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, are recorded as capital leases, and (iii) obligations under direct or indirect guaranties in respect of, and obligations (contingent or otherwise) to purchase or otherwise acquire, or otherwise to assure a creditor against loss in respect of, indebtedness or obligations of any other Person of the kinds referred to in clause (i) or (ii) above.

Default ” means any event specified in Section 6.01 that would constitute an Event of Default but for the requirement that notice be given or time elapse or both.

Defaulting Lender ” means any Lender, as reasonably determined by the Administrative Agent, that has (a) failed to fund any portion of its Advances within three Business Days of the date required to be funded by it hereunder, (b) notified any Borrower, the

 

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Administrative Agent or any Lender in writing that it does not intend to comply with any of its funding obligations under this Agreement or has made a public statement to the effect that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations under this Agreement or generally under other agreements in which it commits to extend credit, (c) failed, within three Business Days after written request by the Administrative Agent, to confirm that it will comply with the terms of this Agreement relating to its obligations to fund prospective Advances, (d) otherwise failed to pay over to the Administrative Agent or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder within three Business Days of the date when due, or (e) become the subject of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, or has had a receiver, conservator, trustee or custodian appointed for it, or has taken any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of or acquiescence in any such proceeding or appointment or has a parent company that has become the subject of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, or has had a receiver, conservator, trustee or custodian appointed for it, or has taken any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of or acquiescence in any such proceeding or appointment, in the case of clauses (a) through (d) unless the subject of a good faith dispute and such Lender has notified the Administrative Agent in writing of such; provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any ownership interest in such Lender or a parent company thereof or the exercise of control over a Lender or parent company thereof by a Governmental Authority or instrumentality thereof.

Designated Subsidiary ” means any wholly-owned Subsidiary of Kraft Foods Group designated for borrowing privileges under this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.08.

Designated Subsidiary Obligations ” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01.

Designation Agreement ” means, with respect to any Designated Subsidiary, an agreement in the form of Exhibit D hereto signed by such Designated Subsidiary and Kraft Foods Group.

Dollars ” and the “ $ ” sign each means lawful currency of the United States of America.

Domestic Lending Office ” means, with respect to any Lender, the office of such Lender specified as its “Domestic Lending Office” opposite its name on Schedule II hereto or in the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to which it became a Lender, or such other office of such Lender as such Lender may from time to time specify to Kraft Foods Group and the Administrative Agent.

Effective Date ” has the meaning specified in Section 3.01.

Eligible Assignee ” means (i) a commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States, or any State thereof, and having total assets in excess of $5,000,000,000; (ii) a commercial bank organized under the laws of any other country which is a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (or any successor) (“ OECD ”), or a political subdivision of any such country, and having total assets in excess of $5,000,000,000, provided that such bank is acting through a branch or agency located in the country in which it is organized or another country which is also a member of the OECD or the Cayman Islands; (iii)

 

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the central bank of any country which is a member of the OECD; (iv) a commercial finance company or finance Subsidiary of a corporation organized under the laws of the United States, or any State thereof, and having total assets in excess of $3,000,000,000; (v) an insurance company organized under the laws of the United States, or any State thereof, and having total assets in excess of $5,000,000,000; (vi) any Lender; (vii) an affiliate of any Lender; and (viii) any other bank, commercial finance company, insurance company or other Person approved in writing by Kraft Foods Group (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), which approval shall be notified to the Administrative Agent; provided , that no Defaulting Lender shall be permitted to be an Eligible Assignee.

ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder.

ERISA Affiliate ” means any Person that for purposes of Title IV of ERISA is a member of any Borrower’s controlled group, or under common control with any Borrower, within the meaning of Section 414 of the Internal Revenue Code.

ERISA Event ” means (a) (i) the occurrence with respect to a Plan of a reportable event, within the meaning of Section 4043 of ERISA, unless the 30-day notice requirement with respect thereto has been waived by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (or any successor) (“ PBGC ”), or (ii) the requirements of subsection (1) of Section 4043(b) of ERISA (without regard to subsection (2) of such section) are met with respect to a contributing sponsor, as defined in Section 4001(a)(13) of ERISA, of a Plan, and an event described in paragraph (9), (10), (11), (12) or (13) of Section 4043(c) of ERISA is reasonably expected to occur with respect to such Plan within the following 30 days; (b) the application for a minimum funding waiver with respect to a Plan; (c) the provision by the administrator of any Plan of a notice of intent to terminate such Plan, pursuant to Section 4041(a)(2) of ERISA (including any such notice with respect to a plan amendment referred to in Section 4041(e) of ERISA); (d) the cessation of operations at a facility of any Borrower or any of their ERISA Affiliates in the circumstances described in Section 4062(e) of ERISA; (e) the withdrawal by any Borrower or any of their ERISA Affiliates from a Multiple Employer Plan during a plan year for which it was a substantial employer, as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA; (f) the conditions set forth in Section 303(k)(1)(A) and (B) of ERISA to the creation of a lien upon property or rights to property of any Borrower or any of their ERISA Affiliates for failure to make a required payment to a Plan are satisfied; or (g) the termination of a Plan by the PBGC pursuant to Section 4042 of ERISA, or the occurrence of any event or condition described in Section 4042 of ERISA that constitutes grounds for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, a Plan.

Eurocurrency Lending Office ” means, with respect to any Lender, the office of such Lender specified as its “ Eurocurrency Lending Office ” opposite its name on Schedule II hereto or in the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to which it became a Lender (or, if no such office is specified, its Domestic Lending Office), or such other office of such Lender as such Lender may from time to time specify to Kraft Foods Group and the Administrative Agent.

Eurocurrency Liabilities ” has the meaning assigned to that term in Regulation D of the Board, as in effect from time to time.

 

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Eurocurrency Rate Reserve Percentage ” for any Interest Period, for all LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances comprising part of the same Borrowing owing to a Lender which is a member of the Federal Reserve System, means the reserve percentage applicable for such Lender two Business Days before the first day of such Interest Period under regulations issued from time to time by the Board for determining the maximum reserve requirement (including, without limitation, any emergency, supplemental or other marginal reserve requirement) for a member bank of the Federal Reserve System in New York City with respect to liabilities or assets consisting of or including Eurocurrency Liabilities (or with respect to any other category of liabilities that includes deposits by reference to which the interest rate on LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances is determined) having a term equal to such Interest Period.

Event of Default ” has the meaning specified in Section 6.01.

Extending Lender ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.10(b).

Extension Date ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.10(b).

FATCA ” means Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Internal Revenue Code as enacted as of the date hereof (without regard to the delayed effective date) or any amended or successor version that is substantively comparable and, in each case, regulations promulgated thereunder or official interpretations thereof.

Federal Bankruptcy Code ” means the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978, as amended from time to time.

Federal Funds Effective Rate ” means, for any day, the weighted average (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/100 of 1%) of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers, as published on the next succeeding Business Day by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day that is a Business Day, the average (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/100 of 1%) of the quotations for such day for such transactions received by the Administrative Agent from three Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by it.

Fee Letter ” means the fee letter, dated as of April 20, 2012, among Kraft Foods Group, the Paying Agent and J. P. Morgan Securities LLC.

Fixed Rate Bid Advance ” means a Competitive Bid Advance bearing interest based on a fixed rate per annum as specified in the relevant Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing.

Floating Rate Bid Advance ” means a Competitive Bid Advance bearing interest at a rate of interest quoted as a margin over the LIBO Rate as specified in the relevant Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing.

 

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Foreign Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, each Subsidiary of such Person that is not organized under the laws of the United States of America or any political subdivision or any territory thereof.

GAAP ” has the meaning specified in Section 1.03.

Governmental Authority ” means any nation or government, any state or other political subdivision thereof, any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, administrative tribunal, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government.

Guaranty ” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01.

Home Jurisdiction Non-U.S. Withholding Taxes ” means in the case of a Designated Subsidiary that is not a “United States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code, withholding taxes imposed by the jurisdiction under the laws of which such Designated Subsidiary is organized, resident or doing business or any political subdivision thereof.

Home Jurisdiction U.S. Withholding Taxes ” means, in the case of Kraft Foods Group and a Designated Subsidiary that is a “United States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code, withholding for United States federal income taxes and United States federal back-up withholding taxes.

Initial Filing Date ” means the date of the first filing with the Commission by Kraft Foods Group following the Spin-Off of a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or an Annual Report on Form 10-K, whichever shall be filed earlier.

Interest Period ” means, for each LIBO Rate Advance comprising part of the same Pro Rata Borrowing and each Floating Rate Bid Advance comprising part of the same Competitive Bid Borrowing, the period commencing on the date of such LIBO Rate Advance or Floating Rate Bid Advance or the date of Conversion of any Base Rate Advance into such LIBO Rate Advance and ending on the last day of the period selected by the Borrower requesting such Borrowing pursuant to the provisions below. The duration of each such Interest Period shall be one (or less than one month if available to all Lenders), two, three or six months or, if available to all Lenders, nine or twelve months, as such Borrower may select upon notice received by the Administrative Agent not later than 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the third Business Day prior to the first day of such Interest Period; provided , however , that:

(a) such Borrower may not select any Interest Period that ends after the Termination Date, subject to Section 2.10(b);

(b) whenever the last day of any Interest Period would otherwise occur on a day other than a Business Day, the last day of such Interest Period shall be extended to occur on the next succeeding Business Day, provided that if such extension would cause the last day of such Interest Period to occur in the next following calendar month, the last day of such Interest Period shall occur on the immediately preceding Business Day; and

 

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(c) whenever the first day of any Interest Period occurs on a day of an initial calendar month for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month that succeeds such initial calendar month by the number of months equal to the number of months in such Interest Period, such Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day of such succeeding calendar month.

Internal Revenue Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and the rulings issued thereunder.

Joint Bookrunners ” means Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and RBS Securities Inc.

Joint Lead Arrangers ” means Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBS Securities Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.

Kraft Foods ” has the meaning specified in the preamble.

Kraft Foods Group ” has the meaning specified in the preamble.

Kraft Foods Group Guaranty ” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01(b)

Kraft Foods Guaranty ” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01(a).

Kraft Foods Revolving Credit Agreement ” means Kraft Foods’ existing U.S.$4,500,000,000 4-Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of April 1, 2011, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified in accordance with its terms.

Lenders ” means the Initial Lenders, any New Lender, any Augmenting Lender and their respective successors and permitted assignees.

LIBO Rate ” means, with respect to any LIBO Rate Advance or Floating Rate Bid Advance for any Interest Period, an interest rate per annum equal to either:

(a) the offered rate per annum at which deposits in Dollars appear on Reuters Screen LIBOR01 (or any successor page) as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) two Business Days before the first day of such Interest Period, or

(b) if the LIBO Rate does not appear on Reuters Screen LIBOR01 (or any successor page), then the LIBO Rate will be determined by taking the average (rounded upward to the nearest whole multiple of 1/16 of 1% per annum, if such average is not such a multiple) of the rates per annum at which deposits in Dollars are offered by the principal office of each of the Reference Banks in London, England to prime banks in the London interbank market at 11:00 a.m. (London time) two Business Days before the first day of such Interest Period for an amount substantially equal to the amount that would be the Reference Banks’ respective ratable shares of such Borrowing outstanding during such Interest Period and for a period equal to such Interest Period, as determined by the Administrative Agent, subject, however, to the provisions of Section 2.08.

 

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LIBO Rate Advance ” means a Pro Rata Advance that bears interest as provided in Section 2.04(a)(ii).

Lien ” has the meaning specified in Section 5.03(a).

Major Subsidiary ” means any Subsidiary of Kraft Foods Group (a) more than 50% of the voting securities of which is owned directly or indirectly by Kraft Foods Group, (b) which is organized and existing under, or has its principal place of business in, the United States or any political subdivision thereof, Canada or any political subdivision thereof, any country which is a member of the European Union on the date hereof or any political subdivision thereof, or Switzerland, Norway or Australia or any of their respective political subdivisions, and (c) which has at any time total assets (after intercompany eliminations) exceeding $1,000,000,000.

Margin Stock ” means margin stock, as defined in Regulation U.

Minimum Shareholders’ Equity ” means Total Shareholders’ Equity of not less than (a) for all periods ending prior to the Initial Filing Date, $4,200,000,000, and (b) for all periods ending on or after the Initial Filing Date, 60% of Total Shareholders’ Equity as reflected in the latest consolidated balance sheet of Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries contained in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Annual Report on Form 10-K, as applicable, filed by Kraft Foods Group with the Commission on the Initial Filing Date.

Moody’s ” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

Multiemployer Plan ” means a multiemployer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which any Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate is making or accruing an obligation to make contributions, or has within any of the preceding five plan years made or accrued an obligation to make contributions, such plan being maintained pursuant to one or more collective bargaining agreements.

Multiple Employer Plan ” means a single employer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA, that (a) is maintained for employees of any Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate and at least one Person other than such Borrower and the ERISA Affiliates or (b) was so maintained and in respect of which such Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate could have liability under Section 4064 or 4069 of ERISA in the event such plan has been or were to be terminated.

New Lender ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.10(b).

Non-Extending Lender ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.10(b).

Non-U.S. Lender ” means, with respect to a Borrower that is a “United States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code, any Lender that is not a “United States person” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

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North American Grocery Business ” means any group of businesses that primarily consists of Kraft Foods’ current U.S. Beverages, Cheese, Convenient Meals and Grocery segments, grocery-related categories in Kraft Foods’ Canada & N.A. Foodservice segment as well as the Planters and Corn Nuts brands and businesses.

Note ” means a Pro Rata Note or a Competitive Bid Note.

Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.07(b).

Notice of Pro Rata Borrowing ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.02(a).

Obligations ” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01.

Other Taxes ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.15(b).

Participant Register ” has the meaning specified in Section 9.07(e).

Patriot Act ” has the meaning specified in Section 9.14.

Paying Agent ” has the meaning specified in the preamble.

Person ” means an individual, partnership, corporation (including a business trust), joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company or other entity, or a government or any political subdivision or agency thereof.

Plan ” means a Single Employer Plan or a Multiple Employer Plan.

Process Agent ” has the meaning specified in Section 9.11(a).

Pro Rata Advance ” means an advance by a Lender to any Borrower as part of a Pro Rata Borrowing and refers to a Base Rate Advance or a LIBO Rate Advance (each of which shall be a “Type” of Pro Rata Advance).

Pro Rata Borrowing ” means a borrowing consisting of simultaneous Pro Rata Advances of the same Type made by each of the Lenders pursuant to Section 2.01.

Pro Rata Note ” means a promissory note of any Borrower payable to the order of any Lender, delivered pursuant to a request made under Section 2.17 in substantially the form of Exhibit A-1 hereto, evidencing the aggregate indebtedness of such Borrower to such Lender resulting from the Pro Rata Advances made by such Lender to such Borrower.

Reference Banks ” means the Joint Bookrunners.

Register ” has the meaning specified in Section 9.07(d).

Regulation A ” means Regulation A of the Board, as in effect from time to time.

Regulation U ” means Regulation U of the Board, as in effect from time to time.

 

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Required Lenders ” means at any time Lenders having Pro Rata Advances representing more than 50% of the aggregate outstanding Pro Rata Advances at such time, or, if no Pro Rata Advances are then outstanding, Lenders having Commitments representing more than 50% of the aggregate Commitments at such time.

Single Employer Plan ” means a single employer plan, as defined in Section 4001(a)(15) of ERISA, that (a) is maintained for employees of any Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate and no Person other than such Borrower and the ERISA Affiliates or (b) was so maintained and in respect of which such Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate could have liability under Section 4069 of ERISA in the event such plan has been or were to be terminated.

Spin-Off ” means a transaction or series of related transactions, substantially consistent in all material respects with the descriptions thereof in any public disclosures made by Kraft Foods on or prior to the date hereof, pursuant to which Kraft Foods shall separate substantially all of its North American Grocery Business and the remainder of its businesses into two separate public companies, with Kraft Foods Group holding substantially all of the North American Grocery Business and becoming a public company following the spin-off of Kraft Foods Group to the shareholders of Kraft Foods.

Standard & Poor’s ” means Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Subsidiary ” of any Person means any Person of which (or in which) more than 50% of the outstanding capital stock having voting power to elect a majority of the Board of Directors of such Person (irrespective of whether at the time capital stock of any other class or classes of such corporation shall or might have voting power upon the occurrence of any contingency) is at the time directly or indirectly owned or controlled by such Person, by such Person and one or more of its other Subsidiaries or by one or more of such Person’s other Subsidiaries.

Taxes ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.15(a).

Termination Date ” means the earliest of (a) May 17, 2017, subject to the extension thereof pursuant to Section 2.10(b), (b) the date of termination in whole of the Commitments pursuant to Section 2.10(a) or 6.02, and (c) March 29, 2013, if the Spin-Off has not been consummated on or prior to such date.

Total Shareholders’ Equity ” means total shareholders’ equity, as reflected on the consolidated balance sheet of Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries (excluding (a) accumulated other comprehensive income or losses, (b) the cumulative effects of any changes in accounting principles, including the adoption of “mark-to-market” accounting in respect of pension and other retirement plans of Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries and (c) any income or losses recognized in connection with the ongoing application of “mark-to-market” accounting in respect of such pension and other retirement plans).

Unused Line Fee ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.09(a).

 

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SECTION 1.02 Computation of Time Periods . In this Agreement in the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word “from” means “from and including” and the words “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding.”

SECTION 1.03 Accounting Terms . All accounting terms not specifically defined herein shall be construed in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (subject to the exceptions set forth in this Section 1.03, “ GAAP ”), except that if there has been a material change in an accounting principle affecting the definition of an accounting term as compared to that applied in the preparation of the most recent financial statements of Kraft Foods Group as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011 contained in the Form 10 filed by Kraft Foods Group with the Commission on April 2, 2012, as amended, then such new accounting principle shall not be used in the determination of the amount associated with that accounting term. A material change in an accounting principle is one that, in the year of its adoption, changes the amount associated with the relevant accounting term for any quarter in such year by more than 10%.

ARTICLE II

Amounts and Terms of the Advances

SECTION 2.01 The Pro Rata Advances .

(a) Obligation To Make Pro Rata Advances . Each Lender severally agrees, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, to make Pro Rata Advances to any Borrower in Dollars from time to time on any Business Day during the period from the Effective Date until the Termination Date in an aggregate amount not to exceed at any time outstanding such Lender’s Commitment; provided , however , that the aggregate amount of the Commitments of the Lenders shall be deemed used from time to time to the extent of the aggregate amount of the Competitive Bid Advances then outstanding and such deemed use of the aggregate amount of the Commitments shall be allocated among the Lenders ratably according to their respective Commitments (such deemed use of the aggregate amount of the Commitments being a “ Competitive Bid Reduction ”).

(b) Amount of Pro Rata Borrowings . Each Pro Rata Borrowing shall be in an aggregate amount of no less than $50,000,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000,000 in excess thereof.

(c) Type of Pro Rata Advances . Each Pro Rata Borrowing shall consist of Pro Rata Advances of the same Type made on the same day by the Lenders ratably according to their respective Commitments. Within the limits of each Lender’s Commitment and subject to this Section 2.01, any Borrower may borrow under this Section 2.01, prepay pursuant to Section 2.11 or repay pursuant to Section 2.03 and reborrow under this Section 2.01.

SECTION 2.02 Making the Pro Rata Advances .

(a) Notice of Pro Rata Borrowing . Each Pro Rata Borrowing shall be made on notice, given not later than (x) 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the third Business Day prior to the date of the proposed Pro Rata Borrowing in the case of a Pro Rata Borrowing

 

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consisting of LIBO Rate Advances, or (y) 9:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the Business Day of the proposed Pro Rata Borrowing in the case of a Pro Rata Borrowing consisting of Base Rate Advances, by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent, which shall give to each Lender prompt notice thereof by telecopier. Each such notice of a Pro Rata Borrowing (a “ Notice of Pro Rata Borrowing ”) shall be by telephone, confirmed immediately in writing, by registered mail, email or telecopier in substantially the form of Exhibit B-1 hereto, specifying therein the requested:

(i) date of such Pro Rata Borrowing,

(ii) Type of Advances comprising such Pro Rata Borrowing,

(iii) aggregate amount of such Pro Rata Borrowing, and

(iv) in the case of a Pro Rata Borrowing consisting of LIBO Rate Advances, the initial Interest Period for each such Pro Rata Advance. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no Borrower may select LIBO Rate Advances for any Pro Rata Borrowing if the obligation of the Lenders to make LIBO Rate Advances shall then be suspended pursuant to Section 2.06(b), 2.08(c) or 2.13.

(b) Funding Pro Rata Advances . Each Lender shall, before 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the date of such Pro Rata Borrowing, make available for the account of its Applicable Lending Office to the Administrative Agent at the Administrative Agent Account, in same day funds, such Lender’s ratable portion of such Pro Rata Borrowing. Promptly after receipt of such funds by the Administrative Agent, and upon fulfillment of the applicable conditions set forth in Article III, the Administrative Agent will make such funds available to the relevant Borrower at the address of the Administrative Agent referred to in Section 9.02.

(c) Irrevocable Notice . Each Notice of Pro Rata Borrowing of any Borrower shall be irrevocable and binding on such Borrower. In the case of any Pro Rata Borrowing that the related Notice of Pro Rata Borrowing specifies is to be comprised of LIBO Rate Advances, the Borrower requesting such Pro Rata Borrowing shall indemnify each Lender against any loss, cost or expense incurred by such Lender as a result of any failure to fulfill on or before the date specified in such Notice of Pro Rata Borrowing for such Pro Rata Borrowing the applicable conditions set forth in Article III, including, without limitation, any loss (excluding loss of anticipated profits), cost or expense incurred by reason of the liquidation or reemployment of deposits or other funds acquired by such Lender to fund the Pro Rata Advance to be made by such Lender as part of such Pro Rata Borrowing when such Pro Rata Advance, as a result of such failure, is not made on such date.

(d) Lender’s Ratable Portion . Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from a Lender prior to 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the day of any Pro Rata Borrowing that such Lender will not make available to the Administrative Agent such Lender’s ratable portion of such Pro Rata Borrowing, the Administrative Agent may assume that such Lender has made such portion available to the Administrative Agent on the date of such Pro Rata Borrowing in accordance with Section 2.02(b) and the Administrative Agent may, in reliance upon such assumption, make available to the Borrower proposing such Pro Rata Borrowing on such date a corresponding amount. If and to the extent that such Lender shall not

 

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have so made such ratable portion available to the Administrative Agent, such Lender and such Borrower severally agree to repay to the Administrative Agent, forthwith on demand such corresponding amount together with interest thereon, for each day from the date such amount is made available to such Borrower until the date such amount is repaid to the Administrative Agent, at:

(i) in the case of such Borrower, the higher of (A) the interest rate applicable at the time to Pro Rata Advances comprising such Pro Rata Borrowing and (B) the cost of funds incurred by the Administrative Agent, in respect of such amount, and

(ii) in the case of such Lender, the Federal Funds Effective Rate.

If such Lender shall repay to the Administrative Agent such corresponding amount, such amount so repaid shall constitute such Lender’s Pro Rata Advance as part of such Pro Rata Borrowing for purposes of this Agreement.

(e) Independent Lender Obligations . The failure of any Lender to make the Pro Rata Advance to be made by it as part of any Pro Rata Borrowing shall not relieve any other Lender of its obligation, if any, hereunder to make its Pro Rata Advance on the date of such Pro Rata Borrowing, but no Lender shall be responsible for the failure of any other Lender to make the Pro Rata Advance to be made by such other Lender on the date of any Pro Rata Borrowing.

SECTION 2.03 Repayment of Pro Rata Advances . Each Borrower shall repay to the Administrative Agent for the ratable account of each Lender on the Termination Date applicable to such Lender the unpaid principal amount of the Pro Rata Advances of such Lender then outstanding.

SECTION 2.04 Interest on Pro Rata Advances .

(a) Scheduled Interest . Each Borrower shall pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of each Pro Rata Advance owing by such Borrower to each Lender from the date of such Pro Rata Advance until such principal amount shall be paid in full, at the following rates per annum:

(i) Base Rate Advances . During such periods as such Pro Rata Advance is a Base Rate Advance, a rate per annum equal at all times to the sum of (1) the Base Rate in effect from time to time plus (2) the Applicable Interest Rate Margin in effect from time to time, payable in arrears quarterly on the last Business Day of each March, June, September and December, and on the date such Base Rate Advance shall be Converted or paid in full either prior to or on the Termination Date.

(ii) LIBO Rate Advances . During such periods as such Pro Rata Advance is a LIBO Rate Advance, a rate per annum equal at all times during each Interest Period for such Pro Rata Advance to the sum of (x) the LIBO Rate for such Interest Period for such Pro Rata Advance plus (y) the Applicable Interest Rate Margin in effect from time to time, payable in arrears on the last day of such Interest Period and, if such Interest Period has a duration of more than three months, on each day that occurs during such Interest Period every three months from the first day of such Interest Period, and on the date such LIBO Rate Advance shall be Converted or paid in full either prior to or on the Termination Date.

 

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(b) Default Interest . Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, each Borrower shall pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of each Pro Rata Advance owing by such Borrower to each Lender, payable in arrears on the dates referred to in Section 2.04(a)(i) or Section 2.04(a)(ii), as applicable, at a rate per annum equal at all times to 1% per annum above the rate per annum required to be paid on such Pro Rata Advance.

SECTION 2.05 Additional Interest on LIBO Rate Advances . Each Borrower shall pay to each Lender, so long as such Lender shall be required under regulations of the Board to maintain reserves with respect to liabilities or assets consisting of or including Eurocurrency Liabilities, additional interest on the unpaid principal amount of each LIBO Rate Advance of such Lender to such Borrower, from the date of such Advance until such principal amount is paid in full, at an interest rate per annum equal at all times to the remainder obtained by subtracting (i) the LIBO Rate for the Interest Period for such Advance from (ii) the rate obtained by dividing such LIBO Rate by a percentage equal to 100% minus the Eurocurrency Rate Reserve Percentage of such Lender for such Interest Period, payable on each date on which interest is payable on such Advance. Such additional interest shall be determined by such Lender and notified to Kraft Foods Group through the Administrative Agent.

SECTION 2.06 Conversion of Pro Rata Advances .

(a) Conversion upon Absence of Interest Period . If any Borrower (or Kraft Foods Group on behalf of any other Borrower) shall fail to select the duration of any Interest Period for any LIBO Rate Advances in accordance with the provisions contained in the definition of the term “Interest Period,” the Administrative Agent will forthwith so notify such Borrower and the Lenders and such Advances will automatically, on the last day of the then existing Interest Period therefor, Convert into Base Rate Advances.

(b) Conversion upon Event of Default . Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default under Section 6.01(a), the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders may elect that (i) each LIBO Rate Advance be, on the last day of the then existing Interest Period therefor, Converted into Base Rate Advances and (ii) the obligation of the Lenders to make, or to Convert Advances into LIBO Rate Advances be suspended.

(c) Voluntary Conversion . Subject to the provisions of Sections 2.06(b), 2.08(c) and 2.13, any Borrower may Convert all of its Pro Rata Advances of one Type constituting the same Pro Rata Borrowing into Advances of the other Type on any Business Day, upon notice given to the Administrative Agent not later than 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the third Business Day prior to the date of the proposed Conversion; provided , however , that the Conversion of a LIBO Rate Advance into a Base Rate Advance may be made on, and only on, the last day of an Interest Period for such LIBO Rate Advance. Each such notice of a Conversion shall, within the restrictions specified above, specify

(i) the date of such Conversion;

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(iii) if such Conversion is into LIBO Rate Advances, the duration of the Interest Period for each such Pro Rata Advance.

SECTION 2.07 The Competitive Bid Advances .

(a) Competitive Bid Advances’ Impact on Commitments . Each Lender severally agrees that any Borrower may make Competitive Bid Borrowings under this Section 2.07 from time to time on any Business Day during the period from the Effective Date until the Termination Date in the manner set forth below; provided that, following the making of each Competitive Bid Borrowing, the aggregate amount of the Advances then outstanding shall not exceed the aggregate amount of the Commitments of the Lenders. As provided in Section 2.01, the aggregate amount of the Commitments of the Lenders shall be deemed used from time to time to the extent of the aggregate amount of the Competitive Bid Advances then outstanding, and such deemed use of the aggregate amount of the Commitments shall be applied to the Lenders ratably according to their respective Commitments; provided , however , that any Lender’s Competitive Bid Advances shall not otherwise reduce that Lender’s obligation to lend its pro rata share of the remaining available Commitments.

(b) Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing . Any Borrower may request a Competitive Bid Borrowing under this Section 2.07 by delivering to the Administrative Agent, by email or telecopier, a notice of a Competitive Bid Borrowing (a “ Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing ”), in substantially the form of Exhibit B-2 hereto, specifying therein the following:

(i) date of such proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing;

(ii) aggregate amount of such proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing;

(iii) interest rate basis and day count convention to be offered by the Lenders;

(iv) in the case of a Competitive Bid Borrowing consisting of Floating Rate Bid Advances, Interest Period, or in the case of a Competitive Bid Borrowing consisting of Fixed Rate Bid Advances, maturity date for repayment of each Fixed Rate Bid Advance to be made as part of such Competitive Bid Borrowing (which maturity date may not be earlier than the date occurring seven days after the date of such Competitive Bid Borrowing or later than the earlier of (A) 360 days after the date of such Competitive Bid Borrowing and (B) the Termination Date);

(v) interest payment date or dates relating thereto; location of such Borrower’s account to which funds are to be advanced; and

(vi) other terms (if any) to be applicable to such Competitive Bid Borrowing.

A Borrower requesting a Competitive Bid Borrowing shall deliver a Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing to the Administrative Agent not later than 10:00 a.m. (New York City time) (x) at least two Business Days prior to the date of the proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing, if such Borrower shall specify in the Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing that the Competitive Bid Borrowing shall be Fixed Rate Bid Advances, or (y) at least four Business Days prior to the date of the proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing, if such Borrower shall specify in the Notice of

 

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Competitive Bid Borrowing that the Competitive Bid Borrowing shall be Floating Rate Bid Advances. Each Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing shall be irrevocable and binding on such Borrower. The Administrative Agent shall in turn promptly notify each Lender of each request for a Competitive Bid Borrowing received by it from such Borrower by sending such Lender a copy of the related Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing.

(c) Discretion as to Competitive Bid Advances . Each Lender may, in its sole discretion, elect to irrevocably offer to make one or more Competitive Bid Advances to the applicable Borrower as part of such proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing at a rate or rates of interest specified by such Lender in its sole discretion, by notifying the Administrative Agent (which shall give prompt notice thereof to such Borrower), before 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) (A) on the Business Day prior to the date of such proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing, in the case of a Competitive Bid Borrowing consisting of Fixed Rate Bid Advances, and (B) on the third Business Day prior to the date of such proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing, in the case of a Competitive Bid Borrowing consisting of Floating Rate Bid Advances; provided that, if the Administrative Agent in its capacity as a Lender shall, in its sole discretion, elect to make any such offer, it shall notify such Borrower of such offer at least 30 minutes before the time and on the date on which notice of such election is to be given by any other Lender to the Administrative Agent. In such notice, the Lender shall specify the following:

(i) the minimum amount and maximum amount of each Competitive Bid Advance which such Lender would be willing to make as part of such proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing (which amounts may, subject to the proviso to the first sentence of Section 2.07(a), exceed such Lender’s Commitment);

(ii) the rate or rates of interest therefor; and

(iii) such Lender’s Applicable Lending Office with respect to such Competitive Bid Advance.

If any Lender shall elect not to make such an offer, such Lender shall so notify the Administrative Agent before 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) on the date on which notice of such election is to be given to the Administrative Agent by the other Lenders, and such Lender shall not be obligated to, and shall not, make any Competitive Bid Advance as part of such Competitive Bid Borrowing; provided further that the failure by any Lender to give such notice shall not cause such Lender to be obligated to make any Competitive Bid Advance as part of such proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing.

(d) Selection of Lender Bids . The Borrower proposing the Competitive Bid Borrowing shall, in turn, (A) before 12:00 noon (New York City time) on the Business Day prior to the date of such proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing, in the case of a Competitive Bid Borrowing consisting of Fixed Rate Bid Advances and (B) before 12:00 noon (New York City time) on the third Business Day prior to the date of such proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing, in the case of a Competitive Bid Borrowing consisting of Floating Rate Bid Advances, either:

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(ii) accept, in its sole discretion, one or more of the offers made by any Lender or Lenders pursuant to Section 2.07(c), by giving notice to the Administrative Agent of the amount of each Competitive Bid Advance (which amount shall be equal to or greater than the minimum amount, and equal to or less than the maximum amount, notified to such Borrower by the Administrative Agent on behalf of such Lender, for such Competitive Bid Advance pursuant to Section 2.07(c) to be made by each Lender as part of such Competitive Bid Borrowing) and reject any remaining offers made by Lenders pursuant to Section 2.07(c) by giving the Administrative Agent notice to that effect. Such Borrower shall accept the offers made by any Lender or Lenders to make Competitive Bid Advances in order of the lowest to the highest rates of interest offered by such Lenders. If two or more Lenders have offered the same interest rate, the amount to be borrowed at such interest rate will be allocated among such Lenders in proportion to the maximum amount that each such Lender offered at such interest rate.

If the Borrower proposing such Competitive Bid Borrowing notifies the Administrative Agent that such Competitive Bid Borrowing is canceled pursuant to Section 2.07(d)(i), or if such Borrower fails to give timely notice in accordance with Section 2.07(d), the Administrative Agent shall give prompt notice thereof to the Lenders and such Competitive Bid Borrowing shall not be made.

(e) Competitive Bid Borrowing . If the Borrower proposing such Competitive Bid Borrowing accepts one or more of the offers made by any Lender or Lenders pursuant to Section 2.07(d)(ii), the Administrative Agent shall in turn promptly notify:

(i) each Lender that has made an offer as described in Section 2.07(c), whether or not any offer or offers made by such Lender pursuant to Section 2.07(c) have been accepted by such Borrower;

(ii) each Lender that is to make a Competitive Bid Advance as part of such Competitive Bid Borrowing, of the date and amount of each Competitive Bid Advance to be made by such Lender as part of such Competitive Bid Borrowing; and

(iii) each Lender that is to make a Competitive Bid Advance as part of such Competitive Bid Borrowing, upon receipt, that the Administrative Agent has received forms of documents appearing to fulfill the applicable conditions set forth in Article III.

When each Lender that is to make a Competitive Bid Advance as part of such Competitive Bid Borrowing has received notice pursuant to Section 2.07(e)(iii), such Lender shall, before 11:00 a.m. (New York City time), on the date of such Competitive Bid Borrowing specified in the notice received from the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 2.07(e)(i), make available for the account of its Applicable Lending Office to the Administrative Agent, at its address referred to in Section 9.02, in same day funds, such Lender’s portion of such Competitive Bid Borrowing. Upon fulfillment of the applicable conditions set forth in Article III and after receipt by the Administrative Agent of such funds, the Administrative Agent will make such funds available to such Borrower at the location specified by such Borrower in its Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing. Promptly after each Competitive Bid Borrowing, the Administrative Agent will notify each Lender of the amount of the Competitive Bid Borrowing, the consequent Competitive Bid Reduction and the dates upon which such Competitive Bid Reduction commenced and will terminate.

 

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(f) Irrevocable Notice . If the Borrower proposing such Competitive Bid Borrowing notifies the Administrative Agent that it accepts one or more of the offers made by any Lender or Lenders pursuant to Section 2.07(c), such notice of acceptance shall be irrevocable and binding on such Borrower. Such Borrower shall indemnify each Lender against any loss, cost or expense incurred by such Lender as a result of any failure to fulfill on or before the date specified in the related Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing for such Competitive Bid Borrowing the applicable conditions set forth in Article III, including, without limitation, any loss (excluding loss of anticipated profits), cost or expense incurred by reason of the liquidation or reemployment of deposits or other funds acquired by such Lender to fund the Competitive Bid Advance to be made by such Lender as part of such Competitive Bid Borrowing when such Competitive Bid Advance, as a result of such failure, is not made on such date.

(g) Amount of Competitive Bid Borrowings; Competitive Bid Notes . Each Competitive Bid Borrowing shall be in an aggregate amount of $50,000,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000,000 in excess thereof and, following the making of each Competitive Bid Borrowing, the aggregate amount of Advances then outstanding shall not exceed the aggregate amount of the Commitments of the Lenders. Within the limits and on the conditions set forth in this Section 2.07, any Borrower may from time to time borrow under this Section 2.07, prepay pursuant to Section 2.11 or repay pursuant to Section 2.07(h), and reborrow under this Section 2.07; provided that a Competitive Bid Borrowing shall not be made within two Business Days of the date of any other Competitive Bid Borrowing. The indebtedness of any Borrower resulting from each Competitive Bid Advance made to such Borrower as part of a Competitive Bid Borrowing shall be evidenced by a separate Competitive Bid Note of such Borrower payable to the order of the Lender making such Competitive Bid Advance.

(h) Repayment of Competitive Bid Advances . On the maturity date of each Competitive Bid Advance provided in the Competitive Bid Note evidencing such Competitive Bid Advance, the Borrower shall repay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Lender that has made a Competitive Bid Advance the then unpaid principal amount of such Competitive Bid Advance. No Borrower shall have any right to prepay any principal amount of any Competitive Bid Advance unless, and then only on the terms set forth in the Competitive Bid Note evidencing such Competitive Bid Advance.

(i) Interest on Competitive Bid Advances . Each Borrower that has borrowed through a Competitive Bid Borrowing shall pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of each Competitive Bid Advance from the date of such Competitive Bid Advance to the date the principal amount of such Competitive Bid Advance is repaid in full, at the rate of interest for such Competitive Bid Advance and on the interest payment date or dates set forth in the Competitive Bid Note evidencing such Competitive Bid Advance. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, such Borrower shall pay interest on the amount of unpaid principal of each Competitive Bid Advance owing to a Lender, payable in arrears on the date or dates interest is payable thereon, at a rate per annum equal at all times to 1% per annum above the rate per annum required to be paid on such Competitive Bid Advance under the terms of the Competitive Bid Note evidencing such Competitive Bid Advance unless otherwise agreed in such Competitive Bid Note.

 

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SECTION 2.08 LIBO Rate Determination .

(a) Methods to Determine LIBO Rate . The Administrative Agent shall determine the LIBO Rate by using the methods described in the definition of the term “LIBO Rate,” and shall give prompt notice to Kraft Foods Group and the applicable Borrowers and Lenders of each such LIBO Rate.

(b) Role of Reference Banks . In the event that the LIBO Rate cannot be determined by the method described in clause (a) of the definition of “LIBO Rate,” each Reference Bank agrees to furnish to the Administrative Agent timely information for the purpose of determining the LIBO Rate in accordance with the method described in clause (b) of the definition thereof. If any one or more of the Reference Banks shall not furnish such timely information to the Administrative Agent for the purpose of determining a LIBO Rate, the Administrative Agent shall determine such interest rate on the basis of timely information furnished by the remaining Reference Banks. If fewer than two Reference Banks furnish timely information to the Administrative Agent for determining the LIBO Rate for any LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances, as the case may be, then:

(i) the Administrative Agent shall forthwith notify Kraft Foods Group and the Lenders that the interest rate cannot be determined for such LIBO Rate Advance or Floating Rate Bid Advances, as the case may be;

(ii) with respect to each LIBO Rate Advance, such Advance will, on the last day of the then existing Interest Period therefor, be prepaid by the Borrower or be automatically Converted into a Base Rate Advance; and

(iii) the obligation of the Lenders to make LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances or to Convert Base Rate Advances into LIBO Rate Advances shall be suspended until the Administrative Agent shall notify Kraft Foods Group and the Lenders that the circumstances causing such suspension no longer exist.

The Administrative Agent shall give prompt notice to Kraft Foods Group and the Lenders of the applicable interest rate determined by the Administrative Agent for purposes of Section 2.04(a)(i) or (ii) and the rate, if any, furnished by each Reference Bank for the purpose of determining the interest rate under Section 2.04(a)(ii) or the applicable LIBO Rate.

(c) Inadequate LIBO Rate . If, with respect to any LIBO Rate Advances, the Required Lenders notify the Administrative Agent that (i) they are unable to obtain matching deposits in the London interbank market at or about 11:00 a.m. (London time) on the second Business Day before the making of a Borrowing in sufficient amounts to fund their respective LIBO Rate Advances as a part of such Borrowing during the Interest Period therefor or (ii) the LIBO Rate for any Interest Period for such Advances will not adequately reflect the cost to such Required Lenders of making, funding or maintaining their respective LIBO Rate Advances for such Interest Period, the Administrative Agent shall forthwith so notify Kraft Foods Group and the Lenders, whereupon (A) the Borrower of such LIBO Rate Advances will, on the last day of

 

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the then existing Interest Period therefor, either (x) prepay such Advances or (y) Convert such Advances into Base Rate Advances and (B) the obligation of the Lenders to make, or to Convert Base Rate Advances into, LIBO Rate Advances shall be suspended until the Administrative Agent shall notify Kraft Foods Group and the Lenders that the circumstances causing such suspension no longer exist. In the case of clause (ii) above, each such Lender shall certify its cost of funds for each Interest Period to the Administrative Agent and Kraft Foods Group as soon as practicable but in any event not later than 10 Business Days after the last day of such Interest Period.

SECTION 2.09 Fees .

(a) Unused Line Fee . Kraft Foods Group agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Lender an unused line fee (the “ Unused Line Fee ”) on the aggregate amount of such Lender’s undrawn Commitment (without giving effect to any Competitive Bid Reduction) from the date hereof in the case of each Initial Lender and from the effective date specified in the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to which it became a Lender in the case of each other Lender until the Termination Date at the Applicable Unused Line Fee Rate, in each case payable on the last Business Day of each March, June, September and December until the Termination Date and on the Termination Date.

(b) Other Fees . Kraft Foods Group shall pay to the Administrative Agent for its own account or for the accounts of the Joint Lead Arrangers or Lenders, as applicable, such fees, and at such times, as shall have been separately agreed between Kraft Foods Group and the Administrative Agent or the Joint Lead Arrangers.

SECTION 2.10 Optional Termination or Reduction of Commitments and Extension of Termination Date . (a)  Optional Termination or Reduction of Commitments . Kraft Foods Group shall have the right, upon at least three Business Days’ notice to the Administrative Agent, to terminate in whole or reduce ratably in part the unused portions of the respective Commitments of the Lenders; provided that each partial reduction shall be in the aggregate amount of no less than $50,000,000 or the remaining balance if less than $50,000,000; and provided further that the aggregate amount of the Commitments of the Lenders shall not be reduced to an amount that is less than the aggregate principal amount of the Competitive Bid Advances then outstanding.

(b) Extension of Termination Date . (i) At least 30 days but not more than 60 days prior to each anniversary of the Effective Date (any such applicable anniversary of the Effective Date, the “ Extension Date ”), Kraft Foods Group, by written notice to the Administrative Agent, may request that each Lender extend the Termination Date for such Lender’s Commitment for an additional one-year period.

(ii) The Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each Lender of such request and each Lender shall then, in its sole discretion, notify Kraft Foods Group and the Administrative Agent in writing no later than 20 days prior to the Extension Date whether such Lender will consent to the extension (each such Lender consenting to the extension, an “ Extending Lender ”). The failure of any Lender to notify the Administrative Agent of its intent to consent to any extension shall be deemed a rejection by such Lender.

 

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(iii) Subject to satisfaction of the conditions in Section 3.03(a) and (b) as of the Extension Date, the Termination Date in effect at such time shall be extended for an additional one-year period; provided , however , that (A) no such extension shall be effective (1) unless the Required Lenders agree thereto and (2) as to any Lender that does not agree to such extension (any such Lender, a “ Non-Extending Lender ”) and (B) Kraft Foods Group may only request an extension of the Termination Date on two anniversaries of the Effective Date.

(iv) To the extent that there are Non-Extending Lenders, the Administrative Agent shall promptly so notify the Extending Lenders, and each Extending Lender may, in its sole discretion, give written notice to Kraft Foods Group and the Administrative Agent no later than 15 days prior to the Extension Date of the amount of the Commitments of the Non-Extending Lenders that it is willing to assume.

(v) Kraft Foods Group shall be permitted to replace any Lender that is a Non-Extending Lender with a replacement financial institution or other entity (each, a “ New Lender ”); provided that (A) the New Lender shall purchase, at par, all Advances and other amounts owing to such replaced Lender on or prior to the date of replacement, (B) the Borrower shall be liable to such replaced Lender under Section 9.04(b) if any LIBO Rate Advance or Floating Rate Bid Advance owing to such replaced Lender shall be purchased other than on the last day of the Interest Period relating thereto, (C) the replaced Lender shall be obligated to assign its Commitment and Advances to the applicable replacement Lender or Lenders in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.07 ( provided that Kraft Foods Group shall be obligated to pay the processing and recordation fee referred to therein), (D) until such time as such replacement shall be consummated, the Borrower shall pay all additional amounts (if any) required pursuant to Section 2.12 or 2.15(a), as the case may be and (E) any such replacement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any rights that Kraft Foods Group, the Borrower, the Administrative Agent or any other Lender shall have against the replaced Lender.

(vi) If the Extending Lenders and the New Lenders are willing to commit amounts that, in an aggregate, exceed the amount of the Commitments of the Non-Extending Lenders, Kraft Foods Group and the Administrative Agent shall allocate the Commitments of the Non-Extending Lenders among them.

(vii) If any financial institution or other entity becomes a New Lender or any Extending Lender’s Commitment is increased pursuant to this Section 2.10(b), Pro Rata Advances made on or after the applicable Extension Date shall be made in accordance with the pro rata provisions of Section 2.01 based on the respective Commitments in effect on and after the applicable Extension Date.

(viii) In connection herewith, the Administrative Agent shall enter in the Register (A) the names of any New Lenders, (B) the respective allocations of any Extending Lenders and New Lenders effective as of each Extension Date and (C) the Termination Date applicable to each Lender.

 

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SECTION 2.11 Optional Prepayments of Pro Rata Advances . Each Borrower may, in the case of any LIBO Rate Advance, upon at least three Business Days’ notice to the Administrative Agent or, in the case of any Base Rate Advance, upon notice given to the Administrative Agent not later than 9:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the date of the proposed prepayment, in each case stating the proposed date and aggregate principal amount of the prepayment, and if such notice is given such Borrower shall, prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Pro Rata Advances comprising part of the same Pro Rata Borrowing in whole or ratably in part, together with accrued interest to the date of such prepayment on the principal amount prepaid; provided , however , that (x) each partial prepayment shall be in an aggregate principal amount of no less than $50,000,000 or the remaining balance if less than $50,000,000 and (y) in the event of any such prepayment of a LIBO Rate Advance, such Borrower shall be obligated to reimburse the Lenders in respect thereof pursuant to Section 9.04(b).

SECTION 2.12 Increased Costs .

(a) Costs from Change in Law or Authorities . If, due to either (i) the introduction of or any change (other than any change by way of imposition or increase of reserve requirements to the extent such change is included in the Eurocurrency Rate Reserve Percentage) in or in the interpretation, application or administration of any law or regulation or (ii) the compliance with any guideline or request from any central bank or other governmental authority (whether or not having the force of law), there shall be any increase in the cost to any Lender of agreeing to make or making, funding or maintaining LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances (excluding for purposes of this Section 2.12 any such increased costs resulting from (i) Taxes or Other Taxes (as to which Section 2.15 shall govern) and (ii) changes in the basis of taxation of overall net income or overall gross income by the United States or by the foreign jurisdiction or state under the laws of which such Lender is organized or has its Applicable Lending Office or any political subdivision thereof), then the Borrower of the affected Advances shall within twenty (20) Business Days after receipt by the Borrower of demand by such Lender (with a copy of such demand to the Administrative Agent), pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of such Lender additional amounts sufficient to compensate such Lender for such increased cost; provided , however , that before making any such demand, each Lender agrees to use reasonable efforts (consistent with its internal policy and legal and regulatory restrictions) to designate a different Applicable Lending Office if the making of such a designation would avoid the need for, or reduce the amount of, such increased cost and would not, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender be otherwise disadvantageous to such Lender. A certificate as to the amount of such increased cost, submitted to Kraft Foods Group, such Borrower and the Administrative Agent by such Lender shall be conclusive and binding upon all parties hereto for all purposes, absent manifest error.

(b) Reduction in Lender’s Rate of Return . In the event that, after the date hereof, the implementation of or any change in any law or regulation, or any guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) or the interpretation, application or administration thereof by any central bank or other authority charged with the administration thereof, imposes, modifies or deems applicable any capital adequacy or similar requirement (including, without limitation, a request or requirement which affects the manner in which any Lender or its parent company allocates capital resources to its Commitments, including its obligations hereunder) and as a result thereof, in the sole opinion of such Lender, the rate of

 

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return on such Lender’s or its parent company’s capital as a consequence of its obligations hereunder is reduced to a level below that which such Lender could have achieved but for such circumstances, but reduced to the extent that Borrowings are outstanding from time to time, then in each such case, upon demand from time to time Kraft Foods Group shall pay to such Lender such additional amount or amounts as shall compensate such Lender for such reduction in rate of return. A certificate of such Lender as to any such additional amount or amounts shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error. Except as provided below, in determining any such amount or amounts each Lender may use any reasonable averaging and attribution methods. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Lender shall take all reasonable actions to avoid the imposition of, or reduce the amounts of, such increased costs, provided that such actions, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender will not be otherwise disadvantageous to such Lender and, to the extent possible, each Lender will calculate such increased costs based upon the capital requirements for its Advances and unused Commitment hereunder and not upon the average or general capital requirements imposed upon such Lender.

(c) Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; Basel III . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith and (ii) all requests, rules, guidelines or directives promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States or foreign regulatory authorities, in each case pursuant to Basel III, shall, in each case be deemed to be a change in law or regulation regardless of the date enacted, adopted or issued.

SECTION 2.13 Illegality . Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if any Lender shall notify the Administrative Agent that the introduction of or any change in, or in the interpretation of, any law or regulation makes it unlawful, or any central bank or other governmental authority asserts that it is unlawful, for any Lender or its Eurocurrency Lending Office to perform its obligations hereunder to make LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances or to fund or maintain LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances, (a) each LIBO Rate Advance or Floating Rate Bid Advances, as the case may be, of such Lender will automatically, upon such demand, be Converted into a Base Rate Advance or an Advance that bears interest at the rate set forth in Section 2.04(a)(i), as the case may be, and (b) the obligation of the Lenders to make LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances or to Convert Base Rate Advances into LIBO Rate Advances shall be suspended, in each case, until the Administrative Agent shall notify Kraft Foods Group and the Lenders that the circumstances causing such suspension no longer exist, in each case, subject to Section 9.04(b) hereof; provided , however , that before making any such demand, each Lender agrees to use reasonable efforts (consistent with its internal policy and legal and regulatory restrictions) to designate a different Eurocurrency Lending Office if the making of such a designation would allow such Lender or its Eurocurrency Lending Office to continue to perform its obligations to make LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances or to continue to fund or maintain LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances, as the case may be, and would not, in the judgment of such Lender, be otherwise disadvantageous to such Lender.

 

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SECTION 2.14 Payments and Computations .

(a) Time and Distribution of Payments . Kraft Foods Group and each Borrower shall make each payment hereunder, without set-off or counterclaim, not later than 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the day when due to the Administrative Agent at the Administrative Agent Account in same day funds. The Administrative Agent will promptly thereafter cause to be distributed like funds relating to the payment of principal or interest or Unused Line Fees ratably (other than amounts payable pursuant to Section 2.07, 2.12, 2.15 or 9.04(b)) to the Lenders for the accounts of their respective Applicable Lending Offices, and like funds relating to the payment of any other amount payable to any Lender to such Lender for the account of its Applicable Lending Office, in each case to be applied in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. From and after the effective date of an Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to Section 9.07, the Administrative Agent shall make all payments hereunder in respect of the interest assigned thereby to the Lender assignee thereunder, and the parties to such Assignment and Acceptance shall make all appropriate adjustments in such payments for periods prior to such effective date directly between themselves.

(b) Computation of Interest and Fees . All computations of interest based on the Administrative Agent’s prime rate shall be made by the Administrative Agent on the basis of a year of 365 or 366 days, as the case may be. All computations of interest based on the LIBO Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate and of Unused Line Fees shall be made by the Administrative Agent, and all computations of interest pursuant to Section 2.05 shall be made by the applicable Lender, on the basis of a year of 360 days. All computations of interest in respect of Competitive Bid Advances shall be made by the Administrative Agent on the basis of a year of 360 days in the case of Floating Rate Bid Advances and on the basis of a year of 365 or 366 days in the case of Fixed Rate Bid Advances, as specified in the applicable Notice of Competitive Bid Notice. Computations of interest or Unused Line Fees shall in each case be made for the actual number of days (including the first day but excluding the last day) occurring in the period for which such interest or Unused Line Fees are payable. Each determination by the Administrative Agent (or, in the case of Section 2.05 by a Lender), of an interest rate hereunder shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.

(c) Payment Due Dates . Whenever any payment hereunder shall be stated to be due on a day other than a Business Day, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day, and such extension of time shall in such case be included in the computation of payment of interest or Unused Line Fees, as the case may be; provided , however , that if such extension would cause payment of interest on or principal of LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances to be made in the next following calendar month, such payment shall be made on the immediately preceding Business Day.

(d) Presumption of Borrower Payment . Unless the Administrative Agent receives notice from any Borrower prior to the date on which any payment is due to the Lenders hereunder that such Borrower will not make such payment in full, the Administrative Agent may assume that such Borrower has made such payment in full to the Administrative Agent on such date and the Administrative Agent may, in reliance upon such assumption, cause to be distributed to each Lender on such due date an amount equal to the amount then due such Lender. If and to the extent such Borrower has not made such payment in full to the

 

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Administrative Agent, each Lender shall repay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand such amount distributed to such Lender together with interest thereon, for each day from the date such amount is distributed to such Lender until the date such Lender repays such amount to the Administrative Agent at the Federal Funds Effective Rate.

SECTION 2.15 Taxes .

(a) Any and all payments by each Borrower and Kraft Foods hereunder or under any Note shall be made, in accordance with Section 2.14, free and clear of and without deduction for any and all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, deductions, charges or withholdings, and all liabilities (including penalties, interest, additions to taxes and expenses) with respect thereto, excluding, (i) in the case of each Lender and the Administrative Agent, taxes imposed on its net income, and franchise taxes imposed on it, by the jurisdiction under the laws of which such Lender or the Administrative Agent (as the case may be) is organized or any political subdivision thereof, (ii) in the case of each Lender, taxes imposed on its net income, and franchise taxes imposed on it, by the jurisdiction of such Lender’s Applicable Lending Office or any political subdivision thereof, (iii) in the case of each Lender and the Administrative Agent, taxes imposed on its net income, franchise taxes imposed on it, and any tax imposed by means of withholding to the extent such tax is imposed solely as a result of a present or former connection (other than a connection arising from such Lender or the Administrative Agent having executed, delivered, enforced, become a party to, performed its obligations, received payments, received or perfected a security interest under, and/or engaged in any other transaction pursuant to this Agreement or a Note) between the Lender or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, and the taxing jurisdiction, (iv) in the case of each Lender and the Administrative Agent, any U.S. federal withholding taxes imposed pursuant to FATCA, and (v) in the case of each Lender and the Administrative Agent, any Home Jurisdiction U.S. Withholding Tax to the extent that such tax is imposed with respect to any payments pursuant to any law in effect at the time such Lender becomes a party hereto (or changes its Applicable Lending Office), except (A) to the extent of the additional amounts in respect of such taxes under this Section 2.15 to which such Lender’s assignor (if any) or such Lender’s prior Applicable Lending Office (if any) was entitled, immediately prior to such assignment or change in its Applicable Lending Office or (B) if such Lender becomes a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance upon the demand of Kraft Foods Group (all such taxes, levies, imposts, deductions, charges, withholdings and liabilities in respect of payments by each Borrower and Kraft Foods hereunder or under any Note, other than taxes referred to in this Section 2.15(a)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) or (v), are referred to herein as “ Taxes ”). If any applicable withholding agent shall be required by law to deduct any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable hereunder or under any Note to any Lender or the Administrative Agent, (i) the sum payable by the applicable Borrower or Kraft Foods shall be increased as may be necessary so that after all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section 2.15) have been made, such Lender or the Administrative Agent (as the case may be) receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions been made, (ii) the applicable withholding agent shall make such deductions and (iii) the applicable withholding agent shall pay the full amount deducted to the relevant taxation authority or other authority in accordance with applicable law.

 

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(b) In addition, each Borrower or Kraft Foods Group shall pay any present or future stamp or documentary taxes or any other excise or property taxes, charges, irrecoverable value-added tax or similar levies (other than Taxes, or taxes referred to in Section 2.15(a)(i) to (iv)) that arise from any payment made hereunder or from the execution, delivery or registration of, performing under, or otherwise with respect to, this Agreement or a Note other than any such taxes imposed by reason of an Assignment and Acceptance (hereinafter referred to as “ Other Taxes ”).

(c) Each Borrower shall indemnify each Lender and the Administrative Agent for and hold it harmless against the full amount of Taxes or Other Taxes (including, without limitation, Taxes and Other Taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on amounts payable under this Section 2.15) payable by such Lender or the Administrative Agent (as the case may be), and any liability (including penalties, interest, additions to taxes and expenses) arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Taxes or Other Taxes were correctly or legally asserted. This indemnification shall be made within 30 days from the date such Lender or the Administrative Agent (as the case may be), makes written demand therefor.

(d) Within 30 days after the date of any payment of Taxes or Other Taxes, each Borrower and Kraft Foods Group shall furnish to the Administrative Agent, at its address referred to in Section 9.02, the original or a certified copy of a receipt evidencing such payment. If any Borrower or Kraft Foods Group determines that no Taxes are payable in respect thereof, such Borrower or Kraft Foods Group shall, at the request of the Administrative Agent, furnish or cause the payor to furnish, the Administrative Agent and each Lender an opinion of counsel reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, stating that such payment is exempt from Taxes.

(e) Each Lender, on or prior to the date of its execution and delivery of this Agreement in the case of each Initial Lender and on the date of the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to which it becomes a Lender in the case of each other Lender, shall provide each of the Administrative Agent, Kraft Foods Group and each applicable Borrower with any form or certificate that is required by any United States federal taxing authority to certify such Lender’s entitlement to any applicable exemption from or reduction in, Home Jurisdiction U.S. Withholding Tax in respect of any payments hereunder or under any Note (including, if applicable, two original Internal Revenue Service Forms W-9, W-8BEN or W-8ECI, as appropriate, or any successor or other form prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service or to the extent a Non-U.S. Lender is not the beneficial owner (for example, where the Non-U.S. Lender is a partnership or participating Lender granting a typical participation), two original Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, accompanied by any applicable certification documents from each beneficial owner) and any other documentation reasonably requested by Kraft Foods Group, the applicable Borrower or the Administrative Agent. Thereafter, each such Lender shall provide additional forms or certificates (i) to the extent a form or certificate previously provided has become inaccurate or invalid or has otherwise ceased to be effective or (ii) as requested in writing by Kraft Foods Group or the Administrative Agent or such Borrower or, if such Lender no longer qualifies for the applicable exemption from or reduction in, Home Jurisdiction U.S. Withholding Tax, promptly notify the Administrative Agent and Kraft Foods Group or such Borrower of its inability to do so. Unless such Borrower, Kraft Foods Group and the Administrative Agent have received forms or other documents from each Lender satisfactory to them indicating that payments hereunder or under any Note are not subject to Home Jurisdiction U.S. Withholding Taxes or are subject to Home Jurisdiction U.S. Withholding Taxes at a rate

 

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reduced by an applicable tax treaty, such Borrower, Kraft Foods Group or the Administrative Agent shall withhold such taxes from such payments at the applicable statutory rate in the case of payments to or for such Lender and such Borrower or Kraft Foods Group shall pay additional amounts to the extent required by paragraph (a) of this Section 2.15 (subject to the exceptions contained in this Section 2.15).

(f) If a payment made to a Lender hereunder or under any Note would be subject to U.S. Federal withholding tax imposed pursuant to FATCA if such Lender were to fail to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA (including those contained in Sections 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, applicable), such Lender shall provide each of the Administrative Agent, Kraft Foods Group and each applicable Borrower, at the time or times prescribed by law and as reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, Kraft Foods Group or the applicable Borrower, such documentation prescribed by applicable law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code) and such additional documentation reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, Kraft Foods Group or the applicable Borrower as may be necessary for the Administrative Agent, Kraft Foods Group or the applicable Borrower to comply with their obligations under FATCA and to determine whether such Lender has complied with such Lender’s obligations under FATCA and the amount, if any, to deduct and withhold from such payment. Thereafter, each such Lender shall provide additional documentation (i) to the extent documentation previously provided has become inaccurate or invalid or has otherwise ceased to be effective or (ii) as reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, Kraft Foods Group or the applicable Borrower.

(g) In the event that a Designated Subsidiary is a Foreign Subsidiary of Kraft Foods Group, each Lender shall promptly complete and deliver to such Borrower and the Administrative Agent, or, at their request, to the applicable taxing authority, so long as such Lender is legally eligible to do so, any certificate or form reasonably requested in writing by such Borrower or the Administrative Agent and required by applicable law in order to secure any applicable exemption from, or reduction in the rate of, deduction or withholding of the applicable Home Jurisdiction Non-U.S. Withholding Taxes for which such Borrower is required to pay additional amounts pursuant to this Section 2.15.

(h) Any Lender claiming any additional amounts payable pursuant to this Section 2.15 agrees to use reasonable efforts (consistent with its internal policy and legal and regulatory restrictions) to select or change the jurisdiction of its Applicable Lending Office if the making of such a selection or change would avoid the need for, or reduce the amount of, any such additional amounts that may thereafter accrue and would not, in the reasonable judgment of such Lender be otherwise materially economically disadvantageous to such Lender.

(i) No additional amounts will be payable pursuant to this Section 2.15 with respect to any Tax to the extent such Tax would not have been payable had the Lender fulfilled its obligations under paragraph (e), (f) or (g) of this Section 2.15 as applicable.

(j) If any Lender or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, obtains a refund of any Tax for which payment has been made pursuant to this Section 2.15, or, in lieu of obtaining such refund, such Lender or the Administrative Agent applies the amount that would otherwise have been refunded as a credit against payment of a liability in respect of Taxes, which

 

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refund or credit in the good faith judgment of such Lender or the Administrative Agent, as the case may be, (and without any obligation to disclose its tax records) is allocable to such payment made under this Section 2.15, the amount of such refund or credit (together with any interest received thereon and reduced by reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred in obtaining such refund or credit) promptly shall be paid to the applicable Borrower to the extent payment has been made in full by such Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.15.

SECTION 2.16 Sharing of Payments, Etc . If any Lender shall obtain any payment (whether voluntary, involuntary, through the exercise of any right of set-off, or otherwise) on account of the Pro Rata Advances owing to it (other than pursuant to Section 2.12, 2.15 or 9.04(b) or (c)) in excess of its ratable share of payments on account of the Pro Rata Advances obtained by all the Lenders, such Lender shall forthwith purchase from the other Lenders such participations in the Pro Rata Advances made by them as shall be necessary to cause such purchasing Lender to share the excess payment ratably with each of them; provided , however , that if all or any portion of such excess payment is thereafter recovered from such purchasing Lender, such purchase from each Lender shall be rescinded and such Lender shall repay to the purchasing Lender the purchase price to the extent of such recovery together with an amount equal to such Lender’s ratable share (according to the proportion of (i) the amount of such Lender’s required repayment to (ii) the total amount so recovered from the purchasing Lender) of any interest or other amount paid or payable by the purchasing Lender in respect of the total amount so recovered. Each Borrower agrees that any Lender so purchasing a participation from another Lender pursuant to this Section 2.16 may, to the fullest extent permitted by law, exercise all its rights of payment (including the right of set-off) with respect to such participation as fully as if such Lender were the direct creditor of such Borrower in the amount of such participation.

SECTION 2.17 Evidence of Debt .

(a) Lender Records; Pro Rata Notes . Each Lender shall maintain in accordance with its usual practice an account or accounts evidencing the indebtedness of each Borrower to such Lender resulting from each Pro Rata Advance owing to such Lender from time to time, including the amounts of principal and interest payable and paid to such Lender from time to time hereunder in respect of Pro Rata Advances. Each Borrower shall, upon notice by any Lender to such Borrower (with a copy of such notice to the Administrative Agent) to the effect that a Pro Rata Note is required or appropriate in order for such Lender to evidence (whether for purposes of pledge, enforcement or otherwise) the Pro Rata Advances owing to, or to be made by, such Lender, promptly execute and deliver to such Lender a Pro Rata Note payable to the order of such Lender in a principal amount up to the Commitment of such Lender.

(b) Record of Borrowings, Payables and Payments . The Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 9.07(d) shall include a control account, and a subsidiary account for each Lender, in which accounts (taken together) shall be recorded as follows:

(i) the date and amount of each Borrowing made hereunder, the Type of Advances comprising such Borrowing and, if appropriate, the Interest Period applicable thereto;

 

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(ii) the terms of each Assignment and Acceptance delivered to and accepted by it;

(iii) the amount of any principal or interest due and payable or to become due and payable from each Borrower to each Lender hereunder and the Termination Date applicable thereto; and

(iv) the amount of any sum received by the Administrative Agent from the Borrowers hereunder and each Lender’s share thereof.

(c) Evidence of Payment Obligations . Entries made in good faith by the Administrative Agent in the Register pursuant to Section 2.17(b), and by each Lender in its account or accounts pursuant to Section 2.17(a), shall be prima facie evidence of the amount of principal and interest due and payable or to become due and payable from each Borrower to, in the case of the Register, each Lender and, in the case of such account or accounts, such Lender, under this Agreement, absent manifest error; provided , however , that the failure of the Administrative Agent or such Lender to make an entry, or any finding that an entry is incorrect, in the Register or such account or accounts shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligations of any Borrower under this Agreement.

SECTION 2.18 Commitment Increases .

(a) Kraft Foods Group may from time to time (but not more than three times in any calendar year), by written notice to the Administrative Agent (which shall promptly deliver a copy to each of the Lenders), executed by Kraft Foods Group and one or more financial institutions (any such financial institution referred to in this Section 2.18 being called an “ Augmenting Lender ”), which may include any Lender, cause new Commitments to be extended by the Augmenting Lenders or cause the existing Commitments of the Augmenting Lenders to be increased, as the case may be (the aggregate amount of such increase for all Augmenting Lenders on any single occasion being referred to as a “ Commitment Increase ”), in an amount for each Augmenting Lender set forth in such notice; provided that (i) the amount of each Commitment Increase shall be not less than $25,000,000, except to the extent necessary to utilize the remaining unused amount of increase permitted under this Section 2.18(a), and (ii) the aggregate amount of the Commitment Increases shall not exceed $500,000,000. Each Augmenting Lender (if not then a Lender) shall be subject to the approval of the Administrative Agent (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) and shall not be subject to the approval of any other Lenders, and Kraft Foods Group and each Augmenting Lender shall execute all such documentation as the Administrative Agent shall reasonably specify to evidence the Commitment of such Augmenting Lender and/or its status as a Lender hereunder (such documentation in respect of any Commitment Increase together with the notice of such Commitment Increase being referred to collectively as the “ Commitment Increase Amendment ” in respect of such Commitment Increase). The Commitment Increase Amendment may, without the consent of any other Lenders, effect such amendments to this Agreement as may be necessary or appropriate, in the reasonable opinion of the Administrative Agent, to effect the provisions of this Section 2.18.

 

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(b) Upon each Commitment Increase pursuant to this Section 2.18, if, on the date of such Commitment Increase, there are any Pro Rata Advances outstanding, such Pro Rata Advances shall on or prior to the effectiveness of such Commitment Increase be prepaid from the proceeds of new Pro Rata Advances made hereunder (reflecting such Commitment Increase), which prepayment shall be accompanied by accrued interest on the Pro Rata Advances being prepaid and any costs incurred by any Lender in accordance with Section 9.04(b). The Administrative Agent and the Lenders hereby agree that the minimum borrowing, pro rata borrowing and pro rata payment requirements contained elsewhere in this Agreement shall not apply to the transactions effected pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence.

(c) Commitment Increases and new Commitments created pursuant to this Section 2.18 shall become effective on the date specified in the notice delivered by Kraft Foods Group pursuant to the first sentence of paragraph (a) above or on such other date as shall be agreed upon by Kraft Foods Group, the Administrative Agent and the applicable Augmenting Lenders.

(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no increase in the Commitments (or in any Commitment of any Lender) or addition of an Augmenting Lender shall become effective under this Section 2.18 unless on the date of such increase, the conditions set forth in Section 3.03 shall be satisfied as of such date (as though the effectiveness of such increase were a Borrowing) and the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate of Kraft Foods Group to that effect dated such date.

SECTION 2.19 Use of Proceeds . The proceeds of the Advances shall be available (and each Borrower agrees that it shall use such proceeds) for general corporate purposes of Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries and, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods and its Subsidiaries.

SECTION 2.20 Defaulting Lenders . Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then the following provisions shall apply:

(a) fees shall cease to accrue on the Commitment of such Defaulting Lender pursuant to Section 2.09(a); and

(b) the Commitment and Advances of such Defaulting Lender shall not be included in determining whether the Required Lenders have taken or may take any action hereunder (including any consent to any amendment, waiver or modification of this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.01); provided that any amendment, waiver or modification requiring the consent of all Lenders or each affected Lender shall require the consent of such Defaulting Lender.

In the event that each of the Administrative Agent and Kraft Foods Group agree that a Defaulting Lender has adequately remedied all matters that caused such Lender to be a Defaulting Lender, then such Lender shall purchase at par such of the Pro Rata Advances of the other Lenders as the Administrative Agent shall determine may be necessary in order for such Lender to hold such Pro Rata Advances in accordance with its pro rata portion of the total Commitments and clauses (a) and (b) above shall cease to apply.

 

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ARTICLE III

Conditions to Effectiveness and Lending

SECTION 3.01 Conditions Precedent to Effectiveness . This Agreement shall become effective on and as of the first date (the “ Effective Date ”) on which the following conditions precedent have been satisfied, or waived in accordance with Section 9.01:

(a) On the Effective Date, the following statements shall be true and the Administrative Agent shall have received for the account of each Lender a certificate signed by a duly authorized officer of Kraft Foods Group, dated the Effective Date, stating that:

(i) the representations and warranties contained in Section 4.01 are correct on and as of the Effective Date, and

(ii) no event has occurred and is continuing on and as of the Effective Date that constitutes a Default or Event of Default.

(b) The Administrative Agent shall have received on or before the Effective Date the following, each dated such day, in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent:

(i) Certified copies of the resolutions of the Board of Directors of each of Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods approving this Agreement, and of all documents evidencing other necessary corporate action and governmental approvals, if any, with respect to this Agreement.

(ii) Certificates of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of each of Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods certifying the names and true signatures of the officers of Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods, as the case may be, authorized to sign this Agreement and the other documents to be delivered hereunder.

(iii) Favorable opinions of (A) Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, special New York counsel to Kraft Foods and Kraft Foods Group, substantially in the form of Exhibit E-1 hereto, (B) Hunton & Williams LLP, special Virginia counsel to Kraft Foods and Kraft Foods Group, substantially in the form of Exhibit E-2 hereto and (C) internal counsel for Kraft Foods, substantially in the form of Exhibit E-3 hereto.

(iv) A certificate of the chief financial officer or treasurer of Kraft Foods certifying that as of December 31, 2011, (A) the aggregate amount of Debt, payment of which is secured by any Lien referred to in clause (iii) of Section 5.02(a) of the Kraft Foods Revolving Credit Agreement, does not exceed $400,000,000, and (B) the aggregate amount of Debt, payment of which is secured by any Lien referred to in clause (iv) of Section 5.02(a) of the Kraft Foods Revolving Credit Agreement, does not exceed $200,000,000.

 

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(c) Kraft Foods Group shall have notified each Lender and the Administrative Agent in writing as to the proposed Effective Date.

(d) This Agreement shall have been executed by Kraft Foods Group, Kraft Foods, the Co-Administrative Agents, Paying Agent, Co-Syndication Agents and Co-Documentation Agents and the Administrative Agent shall have been notified by each Initial Lender that such Initial Lender has executed this Agreement.

(e) The Agents and the Lenders shall have received payment in full in cash of all fees and expenses due to them pursuant to the Fee Letter on or prior to the Effective Date.

The Administrative Agent shall notify Kraft Foods Group and the Initial Lenders of the date which is the Effective Date upon satisfaction or waiver of all of the conditions precedent set forth in this Section 3.01. For purposes of determining compliance with the conditions specified in this Section 3.01, each Lender shall be deemed to have consented to, approved or accepted or to be satisfied with each document or other matter required thereunder to be consented to or approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to the Lenders unless an officer of the Administrative Agent responsible for the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have received notice from such Lender prior to the date that Kraft Foods Group, by notice to the Lenders, designates as the proposed Effective Date, specifying its objection thereto.

SECTION 3.02 Initial Advance to Each Designated Subsidiary . The obligation of each Lender to make an initial Advance to each Designated Subsidiary following any designation of such Designated Subsidiary as a Borrower hereunder pursuant to Section 9.08 is subject to the receipt by the Administrative Agent on or before the date of such initial Advance of each of the following, in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and dated such date, and in sufficient copies for each Lender:

(a) Certified copies of the resolutions of the Board of Directors of such Designated Subsidiary (with a certified English translation if the original thereof is not in English) approving this Agreement, and of all documents evidencing other necessary corporate action and governmental approvals, if any, with respect to this Agreement.

(b) A certificate of a proper officer of such Designated Subsidiary certifying the names and true signatures of the officers of such Designated Subsidiary authorized to sign this Agreement and the other documents to be delivered hereunder.

(c) A certificate signed by a duly authorized officer of the Designated Subsidiary, dated as of the date of such initial Advance, certifying that such Designated Subsidiary shall have obtained all governmental and third party authorizations, consents, approvals (including exchange control approvals) and licenses required under applicable laws and regulations necessary for such Designated Subsidiary to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations thereunder.

(d) The Designation Agreement of such Designated Subsidiary, substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto.

 

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(e) A favorable opinion of counsel (which may be in-house counsel) to such Designated Subsidiary, dated the date of such initial Advance, covering, to the extent customary and appropriate for the relevant jurisdiction, the opinions outlined on Exhibit F hereto.

(f) All information relating to any such Designated Subsidiary reasonably requested by any Lender through the Administrative Agent not later than two Business Days after such Lender shall have been notified of the designation of such Designated Subsidiary under Section 9.08 in order to allow such Lender to comply with “know your customer” regulations or any similar rules or regulations under applicable foreign laws.

(g) Such other approvals, opinions or documents as any Lender, through the Administrative Agent, may reasonably request.

SECTION 3.03 Conditions Precedent to Each Pro Rata Borrowing . The obligation of each Lender to make a Pro Rata Advance on the occasion of each Pro Rata Borrowing shall, except as otherwise provided in Section 9.15, be subject to the conditions precedent that the Effective Date shall have occurred and on the date of such Pro Rata Borrowing the following statements shall be true, and the acceptance by the Borrower of the proceeds of such Pro Rata Borrowing shall be a representation by the applicable Borrower that:

(a) the representations and warranties contained in Section 4.01 (except the representations set forth in the last sentence of subsection (e) and in subsection (f) thereof (other than clause (i) thereof)) are correct on and as of the date of such Pro Rata Borrowing, before and after giving effect to such Pro Rata Borrowing and to the application of the proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of such date, and, if such Pro Rata Borrowing shall have been requested by a Designated Subsidiary, the representations and warranties of such Designated Subsidiary contained in its Designation Agreement are correct on and as of the date of such Pro Rata Borrowing, before and after giving effect to such Pro Rata Borrowing and to the application of the proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of such date; and

(b) before and after giving effect to the application of the proceeds of all Borrowings on such date (together with any other resources of the Borrower applied together therewith), no event has occurred and is continuing, or would result from such Pro Rata Borrowing, that constitutes a Default or Event of Default.

SECTION 3.04 Conditions Precedent to Each Competitive Bid Borrowing . The obligation of each Lender that is to make a Competitive Bid Advance on the occasion of a Competitive Bid Borrowing shall, except as otherwise provided in Section 9.15, be subject to the conditions precedent that (i) the Administrative Agent shall have received the written confirmatory Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing with respect thereto, (ii) on or before the date of such Competitive Bid Borrowing, but prior to such Competitive Bid Borrowing, the Administrative Agent shall have received a Competitive Bid Note payable to the order of such Lender for each of the one or more Competitive Bid Advances to be made by such Lender as part of such Competitive Bid Borrowing, in a principal amount equal to the principal amount of the Competitive Bid Advance to be evidenced thereby and otherwise on such terms as were agreed

 

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to for such Competitive Bid Advance in accordance with Section 2.07, and (iii) on the date of such Competitive Bid Borrowing the following statements shall be true, and the acceptance by the Borrower of the proceeds of such Competitive Bid Borrowing shall be a representation by such Borrower, that:

(a) the representations and warranties contained in Section 4.01 are correct on and as of the date of such Competitive Bid Borrowing, before and after giving effect to such Competitive Bid Borrowing and to the application of the proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of such date, and, if such Competitive Bid Borrowing shall have been requested by a Designated Subsidiary, the representations and warranties of such Designated Subsidiary contained in its Designation Agreement are correct on and as of the date of such Competitive Bid Borrowing, before and after giving effect to such Competitive Bid Borrowing and to the application of the proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of such date; and

(b) after giving effect to the application of the proceeds of all Borrowings on such date (together with any other resources of the Borrower applied together therewith), no event has occurred and is continuing, or would result from such Competitive Bid Borrowing that constitutes a Default or Event of Default.

ARTICLE IV

Representations and Warranties

SECTION 4.01 Representations and Warranties of Kraft Foods Group . Each of Kraft Foods and Kraft Foods Group, as applicable, represents and warrants as to itself and its Subsidiaries as follows:

(a) Each of Kraft Foods Group and, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation.

(b) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and, in the case of Kraft Foods Group, the Notes to be delivered by it are within the corporate powers of each of Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods, as applicable, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of each of Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods, as applicable, and do not contravene (i) the charter or by-laws of Kraft Foods Group or Kraft Foods, as applicable, or (ii) in any material respect, any law, rule, regulation or order of any court or governmental agency or any contractual restriction binding on or affecting Kraft Foods Group or Kraft Foods, as applicable.

(c) No authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any governmental authority or regulatory body is required for the due execution, delivery and performance by Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods, as applicable, of this Agreement or the Notes to be delivered by it.

 

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(d) This Agreement is, and each of the Notes to be delivered by Kraft Foods Group when delivered hereunder will be, a legal, valid and binding obligation of Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods, as applicable, enforceable against such Person in accordance with its terms, subject to the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law) and an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

(e) As reported in Kraft Foods’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, the consolidated balance sheets of Kraft Foods and its Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011, and the consolidated statements of earnings of Kraft Foods and its Subsidiaries for the year then ended fairly present, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Kraft Foods and its Subsidiaries as at such date and the consolidated results of the operations of Kraft Foods and its Subsidiaries for the year ended on such date, all in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Except as disclosed in Kraft Foods’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, or in any Current Report on Form 8-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed subsequent to December 31, 2011, but prior to May 18, 2012, since December 31, 2011, other than as a result of the Spin-Off, (i) there has been no material adverse change in such position or operations and (ii) there has been no material adverse change in such position or operations of the North American Grocery Business (and following the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole).

(f) There is no pending or threatened action or proceeding affecting Kraft Foods Group or any of its Subsidiaries (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods or any of its Subsidiaries) before any court, governmental agency or arbitrator (a “ Proceeding ”) (i) that purports to affect the legality, validity or enforceability of this Agreement or (ii) except for Proceedings disclosed in Kraft Foods’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, or in any Current Report on Form 8-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed subsequent to December 31, 2011, but prior to May 18, 2012, or, with respect to Proceedings commenced after the date of the most recent such document but prior to May 18, 2012, a certificate delivered to the Lenders, that may materially adversely affect the financial position or results of operations of Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole).

(g) Kraft Foods Group owns directly or indirectly 100% of the capital stock of each other Borrower. Prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods owns directly or indirectly 100% of the capital stock of Kraft Foods Group.

(h) None of the proceeds of any Advance will be used, directly or indirectly, for any purpose that would result in a violation of Regulation U.

 

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ARTICLE V

Covenants

SECTION 5.01 Incorporation of Kraft Foods Covenants by Reference. The provisions of, and related definitions used in, Article V of the Kraft Foods Revolving Credit Agreement are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, but with the definitions used therein being construed in accordance with the remaining provisions of this Section. All references in the provisions incorporated herein by reference to Article V of the Kraft Foods Revolving Credit Agreement to (a) the “Lenders” shall be deemed to be references to the Lenders party to this Agreement, (b) a “Borrower” shall be deemed to be references to Kraft Foods Group and the other Borrowers, (c) the “Administrative Agent”, an “Advance”, a “Commitment”, an “Event of Default”, a “Guaranty” or “Required Lenders” shall be deemed to be references to the Administrative Agent, an Advance, a Commitment, an Event of Default, a Guaranty or the Required Lenders, respectively, as each such term is defined herein, (d) “the date hereof” or “the date of this Agreement” shall be deemed to be references to the date of this Agreement, (e) “hereafter” shall be deemed to be references to after the date of this Agreement and (f) “this Agreement”, “hereof” or “hereunder” shall be deemed to be references to this Agreement. All references herein to any Section of the Kraft Foods Revolving Credit Agreement incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be a reference to such Section as so incorporated. The provisions of the Sections of the Kraft Foods Revolving Credit Agreement incorporated by reference herein shall remain in effect as incorporated on the date hereof (or as amended in accordance with the terms of this Agreement) notwithstanding the termination of or any amendment to the Kraft Foods Revolving Credit Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, upon consummation of the Spin-Off, the provisions incorporated by reference pursuant to this Section 5.01 shall automatically cease to be a part of this Agreement and shall be of no further force and effect for any purpose hereunder.

SECTION 5.02 Affirmative Covenants . Commencing on the date of the Spin-Off and for long as any Advance shall remain unpaid or any Lender shall have any Commitment hereunder, Kraft Foods Group will:

(a) Compliance with Laws, Etc . Comply, and cause each Major Subsidiary to comply, in all material respects, with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders (such compliance to include, without limitation, complying with ERISA and paying before the same become delinquent all taxes, assessments and governmental charges imposed upon it or upon its property except to the extent contested in good faith), noncompliance with which would materially adversely affect the financial condition or operations of Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole.

(b) Maintenance of Total Shareholders’ Equity . Maintain Total Shareholders’ Equity of not less than the Minimum Shareholders’ Equity.

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(i) as soon as available and in any event within 5 days after the due date for Kraft Foods Group to have filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Commission for the first three quarters of each fiscal year, an unaudited interim condensed consolidated balance sheet of Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries as of the end of such quarter and unaudited interim condensed consolidated statements of earnings (or, for any period prior to the Spin-Off, an unaudited interim condensed combined balance sheet and statement of earnings) of Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries for the period commencing at the end of the previous fiscal year and ending with the end of such quarter, certified by the chief financial officer of Kraft Foods Group;

(ii) as soon as available and in any event within 15 days after the due date for Kraft Foods Group to have filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Commission for each fiscal year, a copy of the consolidated financial statements for such year for Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries, audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (or other independent auditors which, as of the date of this Agreement, are one of the “big four” accounting firms);

(iii) all reports which Kraft Foods Group sends to any of its shareholders, and copies of all reports on Form 8-K (or any successor forms adopted by the Commission) which Kraft Foods Group files with the Commission;

(iv) as soon as possible and in any event within five days after the occurrence of each Event of Default and each event which, with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default, continuing on the date of such statement, a statement of the chief financial officer or treasurer of Kraft Foods Group setting forth details of such Event of Default or event and the action which Kraft Foods Group has taken and proposes to take with respect thereto; and

(v) such other information respecting the condition or operations, financial or otherwise, of Kraft Foods Group or any Major Subsidiary as any Lender through the Administrative Agent may from time to time reasonably request.

In lieu of furnishing the Lenders the items referred to in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) above, Kraft Foods Group may make such items available on the Internet at a website identified by Kraft Foods Group to the Administrative Agent (which website includes an option to subscribe to a free service alerting subscribers by e-mail of new Commission filings) or any successor or replacement website thereof, or by similar electronic means.

(d) Ranking . Each Advance made to Kraft Foods Group and each Guaranty by Kraft Foods Group of an Advance made to another Borrower hereunder shall at all times constitute senior Debt of Kraft Foods Group ranking equally in right of payment with all existing and future senior Debt of Kraft Foods Group and senior in right of payment to all existing and future subordinated Debt of Kraft Foods Group.

 

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SECTION 5.03 Negative Covenants . Commencing on the date of the Spin-Off and for so long as any Advance shall remain unpaid or any Lender shall have any Commitment hereunder, Kraft Foods Group will not:

(a) Liens, Etc . Create or suffer to exist, or permit any Major Subsidiary to create or suffer to exist, any lien, security interest or other charge or encumbrance (other than operating leases and licensed intellectual property), or any other type of preferential arrangement (“ Liens ”), upon or with respect to any of its properties, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or assign, or permit any Major Subsidiary to assign, any right to receive income, in each case to secure or provide for the payment of any Debt of any Person, other than:

(i) Liens upon or in property acquired or held by it or any Major Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business to secure the purchase price of such property or to secure indebtedness incurred solely for the purpose of financing the acquisition of such property;

(ii) Liens existing on property at the time of its acquisition (other than any such lien or security interest created in contemplation of such acquisition);

(iii) Liens existing on the date hereof securing Debt;

(iv) Liens on property financed through the issuance of industrial revenue bonds in favor of the holders of such bonds or any agent or trustee therefor;

(v) Liens existing on property of any Person acquired by Kraft Foods Group or any Major Subsidiary;

(vi) Liens securing Debt in an aggregate amount not in excess of 15% of Consolidated Tangible Assets;

(vii) Liens upon or with respect to Margin Stock;

(viii) Liens in favor of Kraft Foods Group or any Major Subsidiary;

(ix) precautionary Liens provided by Kraft Foods Group or any Major Subsidiary in connection with the sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of assets by Kraft Foods Group or such Major Subsidiary which transaction is determined by the Board of Directors of Kraft Foods Group or such Major Subsidiary to constitute a “sale” under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States; and

(x) any extension, renewal or replacement of the foregoing, provided that (A) such Lien does not extend to any additional assets (other than a substitution of like assets), and (B) the amount of Debt secured by any such Lien is not increased.

 

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(b) Mergers, Etc . Consolidate with or merge into, or, except to the extent necessary to implement the Spin-Off, convey or transfer, or permit one or more of its Subsidiaries to convey or transfer, the properties and assets of Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries substantially as an entirety to, any Person unless, immediately before and after giving effect thereto, no Default or Event of Default would exist and, in the case of any merger or consolidation to which Kraft Foods Group is a party, the surviving corporation is organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof or the District of Columbia and assumes all of Kraft Foods Group’s obligations under this Agreement (including without limitation the covenants set forth in Article V) by the execution and delivery of an instrument in form and substance satisfactory to the Required Lenders.

ARTICLE VI

Events of Default

SECTION 6.01 Events of Default . Except as otherwise provided in Section 9.15 following the consummation of the Spin-Off, each of the following events (each an “ Event of Default ”) shall constitute an Event of Default:

(a) Any Borrower shall fail to pay any principal of any Advance when the same becomes due and payable; or any Borrower shall fail to pay interest on any Advance, or Kraft Foods Group shall fail to pay any fees payable under Section 2.09, within ten days after the same becomes due and payable (or after notice from the Administrative Agent in the case of fees referred to in Section 2.09(b)); or

(b) Any representation or warranty made or deemed to have been made by any Borrower (prior to and following the Spin-Off) or by Kraft Foods (prior to the Spin-Off only) herein or by any Borrower (prior to and following the Spin-Off) or by Kraft Foods (prior to the Spin-Off only) (or any of their respective officers) in connection with this Agreement shall prove to have been incorrect in any material respect when made or deemed to have been made; or

(c) Any Borrower (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) shall fail to perform or observe (i) any term, covenant or agreement contained in Section 5.02(b) or 5.03(b) hereof, or, prior to the Spin-Off, contained in Section 5.01(b) or 5.02(b) of the Kraft Foods Revolving Credit Agreement as incorporated by reference herein pursuant to Section 5.01 hereof, (ii) any term, covenant or agreement contained in Section 5.03(a) hereof or, prior to the Spin-Off, contained in Section 5.02(a) of the Kraft Foods Revolving Credit Agreement as incorporated by reference herein pursuant to Section 5.01 hereof, if such failure shall remain unremedied for 15 days after written notice thereof shall have been given to Kraft Foods Group by the Administrative Agent or any Lender or (iii) any other term, covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement on its part to be performed or observed if such failure shall remain unremedied for 30 days after written notice thereof shall have been given to Kraft Foods Group by the Administrative Agent or any Lender; or

 

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(d) Any Borrower or any Major Subsidiary (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) shall fail to pay any principal of or premium or interest on any Debt which is outstanding in a principal amount of at least $100,000,000 in the aggregate (but excluding Debt arising under this Agreement) of such Borrower, such Major Subsidiary or Kraft Foods (as the case may be), when the same becomes due and payable (whether by scheduled maturity, required prepayment, acceleration, demand or otherwise), and such failure shall continue after the applicable grace period, if any, specified in the agreement or instrument relating to such Debt unless adequate provision for any such payment has been made in form and substance satisfactory to the Required Lenders; or any Debt of any Borrower or any Major Subsidiary (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) which is outstanding in a principal amount of at least $100,000,000 in the aggregate (but excluding Debt arising under this Agreement) shall be declared to be due and payable, or required to be prepaid (other than by a scheduled required prepayment), redeemed, purchased or defeased, or an offer to prepay, redeem, purchase or defease such Debt shall be required to be made, in each case prior to the stated maturity thereof as a result of a breach by such Borrower, such Major Subsidiary or Kraft Foods (as the case may be) of the agreement or instrument relating to such Debt unless adequate provision for the payment of such Debt has been made in form and substance satisfactory to the Required Lenders; or

(e) Any Borrower or any Major Subsidiary (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) shall generally not pay its debts as such debts become due, or shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally, or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or any proceeding shall be instituted by or against any Borrower or any Major Subsidiary (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking liquidation, winding up, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, protection, relief, or composition of it or its debts under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization or relief of debtors, or seeking the entry of an order for relief or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or other similar official for it or for any substantial part of its property, and, in the case of any such proceeding instituted against it (but not instituted by it), either such proceeding shall remain undismissed or unstayed for a period of 60 days or any of the actions sought in such proceeding (including, without limitation, the entry of an order for relief against it or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for it or for any of its property constituting a substantial part of the property of Kraft Foods Group and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole) shall occur; or any Borrower or any Major Subsidiary (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) shall take any corporate action to authorize any of the actions set forth above in this subsection (e); or

(f) Any judgment or order for the payment of money in excess of $100,000,000 shall be rendered against any Borrower or any Major Subsidiary (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) and there shall be any period of 60 consecutive days during which a stay of enforcement of such unsatisfied judgment or order, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise, shall not be in effect; or

 

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(g) Any Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) shall incur, or shall be reasonably likely to incur, liability in excess of $500,000,000 in the aggregate as a result of one or more of the following: (i) the occurrence of any ERISA Event; (ii) the partial or complete withdrawal of any Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) from a Multiemployer Plan; or (iii) the reorganization or termination of a Multiemployer Plan; provided , however , that no Default or Event of Default under this Section 6.01(g) shall be deemed to have occurred if such Borrower any ERISA Affiliate or Kraft Foods shall have made arrangements satisfactory to the PBGC or the Required Lenders to discharge or otherwise satisfy such liability (including the posting of a bond or other security); or

(h) So long as any Subsidiary of Kraft Foods Group is a Designated Subsidiary, the Guaranty provided by Kraft Foods Group (prior to and following the Spin-Off) or Kraft Foods (prior to the Spin Off only) under Article VIII hereof in respect of such Designated Subsidiary shall for any reason cease (other than in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII) to be valid and binding on Kraft Foods Group or Kraft Foods, as applicable, or Kraft Foods Group or Kraft Foods shall so state in writing; or

(i) Prior to the Spin-Off, the Guaranty provided by Kraft Foods under Article VIII hereof in respect of Kraft Foods Group shall for any reason cease (other than in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII) to be valid and binding on Kraft Foods or Kraft Foods shall so state in writing.

SECTION 6.02 Lenders’ Rights upon Event of Default . If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, then the Administrative Agent shall at the request, or may with the consent, of the Required Lenders, by notice to Kraft Foods Group:

(a) declare the obligation of each Lender to make further Advances to be terminated, whereupon the same shall forthwith terminate, and

(b) declare all the Advances then outstanding, all interest thereon and all other amounts payable under this Agreement to be forthwith due and payable, whereupon the Advances then outstanding, all such interest and all such amounts shall become and be forthwith due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or further notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrowers; provided , however , that in the event of an actual or deemed entry of an order for relief with respect to any Borrower (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or any equivalent bankruptcy or insolvency laws of any state or foreign jurisdiction, (i) the obligation of each Lender to make Advances shall automatically be terminated and (ii) the Advances then outstanding, all such interest and all such amounts shall automatically become and be due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or any notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrowers.

 

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ARTICLE VII

The Administrative Agent

SECTION 7.01 Authorization and Action . Each Lender hereby appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers and discretion under this Agreement as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms hereof, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto. As to any matters not expressly provided for by this Agreement (including, without limitation, enforcement or collection of the Notes), the Administrative Agent shall not be required to exercise any discretion or take any action, but shall be required to act or to refrain from acting (and shall be fully protected in so acting or refraining from acting) upon the instructions of the Required Lenders, and such instructions shall be binding upon all Lenders and all holders of Notes; provided , however , that the Administrative Agent shall not be required to take any action that exposes the Administrative Agent to personal liability or that is contrary to this Agreement or applicable law. The Administrative Agent agrees to give to each Lender prompt notice of each notice given to it by Kraft Foods or any Borrower as required by the terms of this Agreement or at the request of Kraft Foods or such Borrower, and any notice provided pursuant to Section 5.02(c)(iv). Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere herein, no Agent shall have any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein, nor shall any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender or participant, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or otherwise exist against any Agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” herein with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties.

SECTION 7.02 Administrative Agent’s Reliance, Etc . Neither the Administrative Agent nor any of its directors, officers, agents or employees shall be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by it or them under or in connection with this Agreement, except for its or their own gross negligence or willful misconduct. Without limitation of the generality of the foregoing, the Administrative Agent:

(a) may treat the Lender that made any Advance as the holder of the Debt resulting therefrom until the Administrative Agent receives and accepts an Assignment and Acceptance entered into by such Lender, as assignor, and an Eligible Assignee, as assignee, as provided in Section 9.07;

(b) may consult with legal counsel (including counsel for any Borrower or Kraft Foods), independent public accountants and other experts selected by it and shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith by it in accordance with the advice of such counsel, accountants or experts;

(c) makes no warranty or representation to any Lender and shall not be responsible to any Lender for any statements, warranties or representations (whether written or oral) made in or in connection with this Agreement by any Borrower or Kraft Foods;

 

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(d) shall not have any duty to ascertain or to inquire as to the performance or observance of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement on the part of any Borrower or Kraft Foods or to inspect the property (including the books and records) of any Borrower or Kraft Foods;

(e) shall not be responsible to any Lender for the due execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of this Agreement or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant hereto; and

(f) shall incur no liability under or in respect of this Agreement by acting upon any notice, consent, certificate or other instrument or writing (which may be by telecopier, telegram, telex, registered mail or, for the purposes of Section 2.02(a) or 2.07(b), email) believed by it to be genuine and signed or sent by the proper party or parties.

SECTION 7.03 The Administrative Agent and Affiliates . With respect to its Commitment and the Advances made by it, the Administrative Agent shall have the same rights and powers under this Agreement as any other Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not the Administrative Agent; and the term “ Lender ” or “ Lenders ” shall, unless otherwise expressly indicated, include the Administrative Agent in its individual capacity. The Administrative Agent and its affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to, act as trustee under indentures of, accept investment banking engagements from and generally engage in any kind of business with Kraft Foods, any Borrower, any of their respective Subsidiaries and any Person who may do business with or own securities of Kraft Foods Group, Kraft Foods, any Borrower or any such Subsidiary, all as if the Administrative Agent were not the Administrative Agent and without any duty to account therefor to the Lenders.

SECTION 7.04 Lender Credit Decision . Each Lender acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon any Co-Administrative Agent, the Paying Agent, any Co-Syndication Agent, any Co-Documentation Agent, any Joint Bookrunner or Joint Lead Arranger, or any other Lender and based on the financial statements referred to in Section 4.01 and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement. Each Lender also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon any Co-Administrative Agent, the Paying Agent, any Co-Syndication Agent, any Co-Documentation Agent, any Joint Bookrunner or Joint Lead Arranger, or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under this Agreement.

SECTION 7.05 Indemnification . The Lenders agree to indemnify the Administrative Agent (to the extent not reimbursed by the Borrowers or Kraft Foods), ratably according to the respective principal amounts of the Pro Rata Advances then owing to each of them (or if no Pro Rata Advances are at the time outstanding, ratably according to the respective amounts of their Commitments), from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses,

 

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damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever that may be imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against the Administrative Agent in any way relating to or arising out of this Agreement or any action taken or omitted by the Administrative Agent under this Agreement, in each case, to the extent relating to the Administrative Agent in its capacity as such (collectively, the “ Indemnified Costs ”), provided that no Lender shall be liable for any portion of the Indemnified Costs resulting from the Administrative Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. Without limitation of the foregoing, each Lender agrees to reimburse the Administrative Agent promptly upon demand for its ratable share of any out-of-pocket expenses (including counsel fees) incurred by the Administrative Agent in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery, administration, modification, amendment or enforcement (whether through negotiations, legal proceedings or otherwise) of, or legal advice in respect of rights or responsibilities under, this Agreement, to the extent that the Administrative Agent is not reimbursed for such expenses by Kraft Foods Group, the Borrowers or Kraft Foods. In the case of any investigation, litigation or proceeding giving rise to any Indemnified Costs, this Section 7.05 applies whether any such investigation, litigation or proceeding is brought by the Administrative Agent, any Lender or a third party.

SECTION 7.06 Successor Administrative Agent . The Administrative Agent may resign at any time by giving written notice thereof to the Lenders and Kraft Foods Group and may be removed at any time with or without cause by the Required Lenders. Upon the resignation or removal of the Administrative Agent, the Required Lenders shall have the right to appoint a successor Administrative Agent (with the consent of Kraft Foods Group so long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing). If no successor Administrative Agent shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders, and shall have accepted such appointment, within 30 days after the retiring Administrative Agent’s giving of notice of resignation or the Required Lenders’ removal of the retiring Administrative Agent, then the retiring Administrative Agent may (with the consent of Kraft Foods Group so long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing), on behalf of the Lenders, appoint a successor Administrative Agent, which shall be (a) a Lender and (b) a commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States of America or of any State thereof and having a combined capital and surplus of at least $500,000,000. Upon the acceptance of any appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder by a successor Administrative Agent, such successor Administrative Agent shall thereupon succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, discretion, privileges and duties of the retiring Administrative Agent, and the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations under this Agreement; provided that should the Administrative Agent for any reason not appoint a successor Administrative Agent, which it is under no obligation to do, then the rights, powers, discretion, privileges and duties referred to in this Section 7.06 shall be vested in the Required Lenders until a successor Administrative Agent has been appointed. After any retiring Administrative Agent’s resignation or removal hereunder as Administrative Agent, the provisions of this Article VII shall inure to its benefit as to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was Administrative Agent under this Agreement.

SECTION 7.07 Co-Administrative Agents, Co-Syndication Agents, Co-Documentation Agents, Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers . (i) JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC have been designated as Co-Administrative Agents, (ii) Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc have been designated as Co-Syndication Agents,

 

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(iii) Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association have been designated as Co-Documentation Agents, (iv) J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and RBS Securities Inc. have been designated as Joint Bookrunners under this Agreement and (v) J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Barclays Bank PLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., RBS Securities Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC have been designated as Joint Lead Arrangers under this Agreement, but the use of the aforementioned titles does not impose on any of them any duties or obligations greater than those of any other Lender.

SECTION 7.08 Withholding Tax . To the extent required by any applicable law, the Administrative Agent may withhold from any payment to any Lender an amount equivalent to any applicable withholding tax. Without limiting or expanding the provisions of Section 2.15(a) or (c), each Lender shall, and does hereby, indemnify the Administrative Agent against, and shall make payable in respect thereof within 30 days after demand therefor, any and all Taxes and any and all related losses, claims, liabilities and expenses (including fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for the Administrative Agent) incurred by or asserted against the Administrative Agent by the Internal Revenue Service or any other governmental authority as a result of the failure of the Administrative Agent to properly withhold tax from amounts paid to or for the account of such Lender for any reason (including, without limitation, because the appropriate form was not delivered or not properly executed, or because such Lender failed to notify the Administrative Agent of a change in circumstance that rendered the exemption from, or reduction of withholding tax ineffective). A certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability delivered to any Lender by the Administrative Agent shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Each Lender hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to set off and apply any and all amounts at any time owing to such Lender under this Agreement or any Note against any amount due the Administrative Agent under this Section 7.08. The agreements in this Section 7.08 shall survive the resignation and/or replacement of the Administrative Agent, any assignment of rights by, or the replacement of, a Lender, the termination of the Agreement and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all other Obligations.

ARTICLE VIII

Guaranty

SECTION 8.01 Guaranty . (a) Kraft Foods hereby unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees (the undertaking of Kraft Foods contained in this Article VIII being the “Kraft Foods Guaranty”) the punctual payment when due, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, of all obligations of Kraft Foods Group and each other Borrower now or hereafter existing under this Agreement, whether for principal, interest, fees, expenses or otherwise (such obligations being the “Obligations”), and any and all expenses (including counsel fees and expenses) incurred by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders in enforcing any rights under the Kraft Foods Guaranty.

(b) Kraft Foods Group hereby unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees (the undertaking of Kraft Foods Group contained in this Article VIII being the “ Kraft Foods Group Guaranty ” and together with the Kraft Foods Guaranty, the “ Guaranty ”) the punctual payment

 

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when due, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, of all obligations of each Designated Subsidiary now or hereafter existing under this Agreement, whether for principal, interest, fees, expenses or otherwise (such obligations being the “Designated Subsidiary Obligations”), and any and all expenses (including counsel fees and expenses) incurred by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders in enforcing any rights under the Kraft Foods Group Guaranty.

SECTION 8.02 Guaranty Absolute . Each of Kraft Foods and Kraft Foods Group guarantees that the Obligations or the Designated Subsidiary Obligations, as applicable, will be paid strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, regardless of any law, regulation or order now or hereafter in effect in any jurisdiction affecting any of such terms or the rights of the Administrative Agent or the Lenders with respect thereto. The liability of Kraft Foods under the Kraft Foods Guaranty and Kraft Foods Group under the Kraft Foods Group Guaranty, as the case may be, shall be absolute and unconditional irrespective of:

(a) any lack of validity, enforceability or genuineness of any provision of this Agreement or any other agreement or instrument relating thereto;

(b) any change in the time, manner or place of payment of, or in any other term of, all or any of the Obligations or the Designated Subsidiary Obligations, as applicable, or any other amendment or waiver of or any consent to departure from this Agreement;

(c) any exchange, release or non-perfection of any collateral, or any release or amendment or waiver of or consent to departure from any other guaranty, for all or any of the Obligations or the Designated Subsidiary Obligations, as applicable;

(d) any law or regulation of any jurisdiction or any other event affecting any term of a guaranteed Obligation or Designated Subsidiary Obligation; or

(e) any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a defense available to, or a discharge of, Kraft Foods Group, any other Borrower or Kraft Foods.

The Kraft Foods Guaranty and the Kraft Foods Group Guaranty, as the case may be, shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of any of the Obligations or Designated Subsidiary Obligations, as applicable, is rescinded or must otherwise be returned by the Administrative Agent or any Lender upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of a Borrower or otherwise, all as though such payment had not been made.

SECTION 8.03 Waivers .

(a) Each of Kraft Foods and Kraft Foods Group hereby waives promptness, diligence, notice of acceptance and any other notice with respect to any of the Obligations or the Designated Subsidiary Obligations, as applicable, and this Guaranty and any requirement that the Administrative Agent or any Lender protect, secure, perfect or insure any security interest or lien or any property subject thereto or exhaust any right or take any action against Kraft Foods Group, a Borrower or any other Person or any collateral.

 

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(b) Kraft Foods hereby irrevocably waives any claims or other rights that it may now or hereafter acquire against any Borrower that arise from the existence, payment, performance or enforcement of the obligations of Kraft Foods, under the Kraft Foods Guaranty or this Agreement, including, without limitation, any right of subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution or indemnification and any right to participate in any claim or remedy of the Administrative Agent or any Lender against such Borrower or any collateral, whether or not such claim, remedy or right arises in equity or under contract, statute or common law, including, without limitation, the right to take or receive from such Borrower, directly or indirectly, in cash or other property or by set-off or in any other manner, payment or security on account of such claim, remedy or right. If any amount shall be paid to Kraft Foods in violation of the preceding sentence at any time prior to the later of the cash payment in full of the Obligations and all other amounts payable under the Kraft Foods Guaranty and the Termination Date, such amount shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and shall forthwith be paid to the Administrative Agent to be credited and applied to the Obligations and all other amounts payable under the Kraft Foods Guaranty, whether matured or unmatured, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Kraft Foods Guaranty, or to be held as collateral for any Obligations or other amounts payable under the Kraft Foods Guaranty thereafter arising. Kraft Foods acknowledges that it will receive direct and indirect benefits from the financing arrangements contemplated by this Agreement and the Kraft Foods Guaranty and that the waiver set forth in this Section 8.03(b) is knowingly made in contemplation of such benefits.

(c) Kraft Foods Group hereby irrevocably waives any claims or other rights that it may now or hereafter acquire against any Designated Subsidiary that arise from the existence, payment, performance or enforcement of the obligations of Kraft Foods Group, under the Kraft Foods Group Guaranty or this Agreement, including, without limitation, any right of subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution or indemnification and any right to participate in any claim or remedy of the Administrative Agent or any Lender against such Designated Subsidiary or any collateral, whether or not such claim, remedy or right arises in equity or under contract, statute or common law, including, without limitation, the right to take or receive from such Designated Subsidiary, directly or indirectly, in cash or other property or by set-off or in any other manner, payment or security on account of such claim, remedy or right. If any amount shall be paid to Kraft Foods Group in violation of the preceding sentence at any time prior to the later of the cash payment in full of the Designated Subsidiary Obligations and all other amounts payable under the Kraft Foods Group Guaranty and the Termination Date, such amount shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and shall forthwith be paid to the Administrative Agent to be credited and applied to the Designated Subsidiary Obligations and all other amounts payable under the Kraft Foods Group Guaranty, whether matured or unmatured, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Kraft Foods Group Guaranty, or to be held as collateral for any Designated Subsidiary Obligations or other amounts payable under the Kraft Foods Group Guaranty thereafter arising. Kraft Foods Group acknowledges that it will receive direct and indirect benefits from the financing arrangements contemplated by this Agreement and the Kraft Foods Group Guaranty and that the waiver set forth in this Section 8.03(c) is knowingly made in contemplation of such benefits.

 

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SECTION 8.04 Continuing Guaranty . (a) Subject to Section 8.05, the Kraft Foods Guaranty is a continuing guaranty and shall (i) remain in full force and effect until payment in full of the Obligations (including any and all Obligations which remain outstanding after the Termination Date) and all other amounts payable under the Kraft Foods Guaranty, (ii) be binding upon each of Kraft Foods and its successors and assigns, and (iii) inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Lenders, the Administrative Agent and their respective successors, transferees and assigns.

(b) The Kraft Foods Group Guaranty is a continuing guaranty and shall (i) remain in full force and effect until payment in full of the Designated Subsidiary Obligations (including any and all Designated Subsidiary Obligations which remain outstanding after the Termination Date) and all other amounts payable under the Kraft Foods Group Guaranty, (ii) be binding upon each of Kraft Foods Group and its successors and assigns, and (iii) inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Lenders, the Administrative Agent and their respective successors, transferees and assigns.

SECTION 8.05 Termination of Kraft Foods Guaranty . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, upon consummation of the Spin-Off, the Kraft Foods Guaranty shall automatically terminate and Kraft Foods shall automatically be released from the Kraft Foods Guaranty and from all claims, liabilities or obligations thereunder or in respect thereof. The Administrative Agent, at the request of Kraft Foods Group or Kraft Foods and at the sole expense of Kraft Foods Group, shall execute and deliver to Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods all releases or other documents reasonably requested to evidence such termination and release.

ARTICLE IX

Miscellaneous

SECTION 9.01 Amendments, Etc . No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, nor consent to any departure by any Borrower or Kraft Foods therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Required Lenders and Kraft Foods Group, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given; provided , however , that no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by all the Lenders (including Defaulting Lenders) affected thereby and Kraft Foods Group, do any of the following: (a) waive any of the conditions specified in Sections 3.01, 3.02 or 3.03 (it being understood and agreed that any waiver or amendment of a representation, warranty, covenant, Default or Event of Default shall not constitute a waiver of any condition specified in Section 3.01, 3.02 or 3.03 unless the amendment or waiver so provides), (b) increase the Commitments of the Lenders or subject the Lenders to any additional obligations, (c) reduce the principal of, or the amount or rate of interest on, the Pro Rata Advances or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder, (d) postpone any date fixed for any payment of principal of, or interest on, the Pro Rata Advances or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder, (e) change the percentage of the Commitments or of the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Pro Rata Advances, or the number of Lenders, that shall be required for the Lenders or any of them to take any action hereunder, (f) release Kraft Foods Group or, except as provided in Article VIII and in Section 9.15, Kraft Foods from any of its obligations under Article VIII, (g) change Section 2.16 in a manner that would alter the pro rata sharing of payments required thereby (other than to extend the Termination Date applicable

 

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to the Advances and Commitments of consenting Lenders and to compensate such Lenders for consenting to such extension; provided that (i) no amendment permitted by this parenthetical shall reduce the amount of or defer any payment of principal, interest or fees to non-extending Lenders or otherwise adversely affect the rights of non-extending Lenders under this Agreement and (ii) the opportunity to agree to such extension and receive such compensation shall be offered on equal terms to all the Lenders) or (h) amend this Section 9.01; provided further that no waiver of the conditions specified in Section 3.04 in connection with any Competitive Bid Borrowing shall be effective unless consented to by all Lenders making Competitive Bid Advances as part of such Competitive Bid Borrowing; and provided further that (x) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by the Administrative Agent in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, affect the rights or duties of the Administrative Agent under this Agreement, (y) this Agreement may be amended with the written consent of the Administrative Agent, Kraft Foods Group and the Augmenting Lenders pursuant to Section 2.18 and (z) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by Kraft Foods in addition to the Lenders required above to take such action, affect the rights or obligations of Kraft Foods hereunder.

SECTION 9.02 Notices, Etc .

(a) Addresses . All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall be in writing (including telecopier communication) and mailed, telecopied, or delivered (or in the case of any Notice of Borrowing or Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing, emailed), as follows:

if to Kraft Foods Group or any other Borrower:

c/o Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, Illinois 60093

Attention: Treasurer, NF667

Fax number: (847) 646-7612;

with a copy to:

c/o Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, Illinois 60093

Attention: Vice President and Corporate Secretary, NF583

Fax number: (847) 646-2753;

and, for any notice or other communication delivered prior to the Spin-Off,

c/o Kraft Foods Inc.

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, Illinois 60093

Attention: Treasurer, NF667

Fax number: (847) 646-7612;

 

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if to Kraft Foods, as guarantor:

Kraft Foods Inc.

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, Illinois 60093

Attention: Vice President and Corporate Secretary, NF583

Fax number: (847) 646-2753;

if to any Initial Lender, at its Domestic Lending Office specified opposite its name on Schedule II hereto;

if to any other Lender, at its Domestic Lending Office specified in the Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to which it became a Lender;

if to the Administrative Agent :

c/o JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

383 Madison Avenue

24th Floor

New York, NY 10179

Attention: Jocelyn T. Shields

Email: Jocelyn.t.shields@jpmorgan.com

Fax number: (212) 270-6637

with a copy to:

JPMorgan Loan Services

1111 Fannin Street

10th Floor

Houston, Texas 77002

Attention: Lisa A. McCants

Email: lisa.a.mccants@jpmorgan.com

Fax number: 713-750-2956;

or, as to any Borrower, Kraft Foods or the Administrative Agent, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties and, as to each other party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to Kraft Foods Group and the Administrative Agent.

(b) Effectiveness of Notices . All such notices and communications shall, when mailed, telecopied or emailed, be effective when deposited in the mail, telecopied or emailed, respectively, except that notices and communications to the Administrative Agent, pursuant to Article II, III or VII shall not be effective until received by the Administrative Agent, or if the date of receipt is not a Business Day, as of 9:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the next succeeding Business Day. Delivery by telecopier or email of an executed counterpart of any amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or of any Exhibit hereto to be executed and delivered hereunder shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart thereof.

 

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SECTION 9.03 No Waiver; Remedies . No failure on the part of any Lender or the Administrative Agent to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right hereunder or under any Note shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. The remedies herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by law.

SECTION 9.04 Costs and Expenses .

(a) Administrative Agent; Enforcement . Kraft Foods Group agrees to pay on demand all reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery, administration (excluding any cost or expenses for administration related to the overhead of the Administrative Agent), modification and amendment of this Agreement and the documents to be delivered hereunder, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and out-of-pocket expenses of counsel for the Administrative Agent and the Joint Bookrunners with respect thereto and with respect to advising the Administrative Agent as to its rights and responsibilities under this Agreement (which, insofar as such costs and expenses relate to the preparation, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the closing hereunder, shall be limited to the reasonable fees and expenses of Cahill, Gordon & Reindel LLP), and all costs and expenses of the Lenders and the Administrative Agent, if any (including, without limitation, reasonable counsel fees and expenses of the Lenders and the Administrative Agent), in connection with the enforcement (whether through negotiations, legal proceedings or otherwise) of this Agreement and the other documents to be delivered hereunder.

(b) Prepayment of LIBO Rate Advances or Floating Rate Bid Advances . If any payment of principal of LIBO Rate Advance or Floating Rate Bid Advance is made other than on the last day of the Interest Period for such Advance or at its maturity, as a result of a payment pursuant to Section 2.11, acceleration of the maturity of the Advances pursuant to Section 6.02, an assignment made as a result of a demand by Kraft Foods Group pursuant to Section 9.07(a) or for any other reason, Kraft Foods Group shall, upon demand by any Lender (with a copy of such demand to the Administrative Agent), pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of such Lender any amounts required to compensate such Lender for any additional losses, costs or expenses which it may reasonably incur as a result of such payment, including, without limitation, any loss (excluding loss of anticipated profits), cost or expense incurred by reason of the liquidation or reemployment of deposits or other funds acquired by any Lender to fund or maintain such Advance. Without prejudice to the survival of any other agreement of any Borrower or Kraft Foods Group hereunder, the agreements and obligations of each Borrower and Kraft Foods Group contained in Section 2.02(c), 2.05, 2.12, 2.15, this Section 9.04(b) and Section 9.04(c) shall survive the payment in full of principal and interest hereunder.

(c) Indemnification . Each Borrower jointly and severally agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Agent, each Joint Lead Arranger and each Lender and each of their respective affiliates, control persons, directors, officers, employees, attorneys and agents (each, an “ Indemnified Party ”) from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel) which

 

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may be incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Party, in each case in connection with or arising out of, or in connection with the preparation for or defense of, any investigation, litigation, or proceeding (i) related to this Agreement or any of the other documents delivered hereunder, the Advances or any transaction or proposed transaction (whether or not consummated) in which any proceeds of any Borrowing are applied or proposed to be applied, directly or indirectly, by any Borrower, whether or not such Indemnified Party is a party to such transaction, or (ii) related to any Borrower’s or Kraft Foods’ consummation of any transaction or proposed transaction contemplated hereby (whether or not consummated) or entering into this Agreement, or to any actions or omissions of any Borrower or Kraft Foods, any of their respective Subsidiaries or affiliates or any of its or their respective officers, directors, employees or agents in connection therewith, in each case whether or not an Indemnified Party is a party thereto and whether or not such investigation, litigation or proceeding is brought by any Borrower, Kraft Foods or any other Person; provided , however , that no Borrower shall be required to indemnify an Indemnified Party from or against any portion of such claims, damages, losses, liabilities or expenses that is found in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnified Party.

SECTION 9.05 Right of Set-Off . Upon (i) the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default and (ii) the making of the request or the granting of the consent specified by Section 6.02 to authorize the Administrative Agent to declare the Advances due and payable pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.02, each Lender is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time after providing written notice to the Administrative Agent of its intention to do so, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final) at any time held and other indebtedness at any time owing by such Lender or any of its affiliates to or for the credit or the account of Kraft Foods Group or any other Borrower (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) against any and all of the obligations of any Borrower or Kraft Foods Group (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) now or hereafter existing under this Agreement, whether or not such Lender shall have made any demand under this Agreement and although such obligations may be unmatured. Each Lender shall promptly notify the appropriate Borrower or Kraft Foods, as the case may be, after any such set-off and application, provided that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such set-off and application. The rights of each Lender and its affiliates under this Section 9.05 are in addition to other rights and remedies (including, without limitation, other rights of set-off) that such Lender and its affiliates may have.

SECTION 9.06 Binding Effect . (a) This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each of the Borrowers, Kraft Foods, the Administrative Agent and each Lender and their respective successors and assigns, except that none of any Borrower or Kraft Foods shall have the right to assign its rights hereunder or any interest herein without the prior written consent of each of the Lenders.

(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, upon consummation of the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods shall automatically cease to be a party to this Agreement and this Agreement shall no longer be binding upon Kraft Foods; provided , that Kraft Foods shall continue to have the benefit of Sections 8.05 and 9.15.

 

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SECTION 9.07 Assignments and Participations .

(a) Assignment of Lender Obligations . Each Lender may assign to one or more Persons all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including, without limitation, all or a portion of its Commitment and the Pro Rata Advances owing to it), subject to the following:

(i) each such assignment shall be of a constant, and not a varying, percentage of all rights and obligations under this Agreement (other than, except in the case of an assignment made pursuant to Section 9.07(h), any Competitive Bid Advances owing to such Lender or any Competitive Bid Notes held by it);

(ii) the amount of the Commitment of the assigning Lender being assigned pursuant to each such assignment (determined as of the date of the Assignment and Acceptance with respect to such assignment) shall in no event, other than with respect to assignments to other Lenders, or affiliates of Lenders, be less than $10,000,000, subject in each case to reduction at the sole discretion of Kraft Foods Group, and shall be an integral multiple of $1,000,000;

(iii) each such assignment shall be to an Eligible Assignee;

(iv) each such assignment shall require the prior written consent of (x) the Administrative Agent, and (y) unless an Event of Default under Sections 6.01(a) or (e) has occurred and is continuing, Kraft Foods Group (such consents not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed and such consents by Kraft Foods Group shall be deemed given if no objection is received by the assigning Lender and the Administrative Agent from Kraft Foods Group within ten (10) Business Days after notice of such proposed assignment has been delivered to Kraft Foods Group); provided , that no consent of the Administrative Agent or Kraft Foods Group shall be required for an assignment to another Lender or an affiliate of a Lender; and

(v) the parties to each such assignment shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent for its acceptance and recording in the Register, an Assignment and Acceptance, together with a processing and recordation fee of $3,500 (unless such assignment is made to an affiliate of the transferring Lender) provided , that, if such assignment is made pursuant to Section 9.07(h), Kraft Foods Group shall pay or cause to be paid such $3,500 fee.

Upon such execution, delivery, acceptance and recording, from and after the effective date specified in each Assignment and Acceptance, (x) the assignee thereunder shall be a party hereto and, to the extent that rights and obligations hereunder have been assigned to it pursuant to such Assignment and Acceptance, have the rights and obligations of a Lender hereunder and (y) the assigning Lender thereunder shall, to the extent that rights and obligations hereunder have been assigned by it pursuant to such Assignment and Acceptance, relinquish its rights (other than those provided under Section 9.04 and, with respect to the period during which it is a Lender, Sections 2.12 and 2.15) and be released from its obligations under this Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Acceptance covering all or the remaining portion of an assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto), other than Section 9.12.

 

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(b) Assignment and Acceptance . By executing and delivering an Assignment and Acceptance, the assigning Lender thereunder and the assignee thereunder confirm to and agree with each other and the other parties hereto as follows: (i) other than as provided in such Assignment and Acceptance, such assigning Lender makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with this Agreement or the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of this Agreement or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant hereto; (ii) such assigning Lender makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the financial condition of any Borrower or Kraft Foods or the performance or observance by any Borrower or Kraft Foods of any of its obligations under this Agreement or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant hereto; (iii) such assignee confirms that it has received a copy of this Agreement, together with copies of the financial statements referred to in Section 4.01 and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into such Assignment and Acceptance; (iv) such assignee will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent such assigning Lender or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under this Agreement; (v) such assignee confirms that it is an Eligible Assignee; (vi) such assignee represents that (A) the source of any funds it is using to acquire the assigning Lender’s interest or to make any Advance is not and will not be plan assets as defined under the regulations of the Department of Labor of any Plan subject to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code or (B) the assignment or Advance is not and will not be a non-exempt prohibited transaction as defined in Section 406 of ERISA; (vii) such assignee appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers and discretion under this Agreement as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms hereof, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto; and (viii) such assignee agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of this Agreement are required to be performed by it as a Lender.

(c) Agent’s Acceptance . Upon its receipt of an Assignment and Acceptance executed by an assigning Lender and an assignee representing that it is an Eligible Assignee, together with any Pro Rata Note or Notes subject to such assignment, the Administrative Agent shall, if such Assignment and Acceptance has been completed and is in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto, (i) accept such Assignment and Acceptance, (ii) record the information contained therein in the Register and (iii) give prompt notice thereof to Kraft Foods Group.

(d) Register . The Administrative Agent shall maintain at its address referred to in Section 9.02 a copy of each Assignment and Acceptance delivered to and accepted by it and a register for the recordation of the names and addresses of the Lenders and the Commitment of, and principal amount of the Advances owing to, each Lender from time to time (the “ Register ”). The entries in the Register shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error, and the Borrowers, Kraft Foods, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Agreement. The Register shall be available for inspection by any Borrower or any Lender (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods) at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice.

 

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(e) Sale of Participation . Each Lender may sell participations to one or more banks or other entities in or to all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including, without limitation, all or a portion of its Commitment, the Advances owing to it and any Note or Notes held by it), subject to the following:

(i) such Lender’s obligations under this Agreement (including, without limitation, its Commitment to Kraft Foods Group hereunder) shall remain unchanged,

(ii) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations,

(iii) Kraft Foods Group, the other Borrowers, Kraft Foods, the Administrative Agent and the other Lenders shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement,

(iv) each participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Sections 2.12 and 2.15 (subject to the limitations and requirements of those Sections, including the requirements to provide forms and/or certificates pursuant to Section 2.15(e), (f) or (g)) to the same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to paragraph (e) of this Section,

(v) no participant under any such participation shall have any right to approve any amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, or any consent to any departure by any Borrower or Kraft Foods therefrom, except to the extent that such amendment, waiver or consent would reduce the principal of, or interest on, the Advances or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder, in each case to the extent subject to such participation, or postpone any date fixed for any payment of principal of, or interest on, the Advances or any fees or other amounts payable hereunder, in each case to the extent subject to such participation, and

(vi) a participant shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under Sections 2.12 and 2.15 than the applicable Lender would have been entitled to receive with respect to the participation sold to such participant, unless the sale of the participation to such participant is made with Kraft Foods Group’s or the relevant Borrower’s prior written consent (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

Each Lender that sells a participation shall, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of the relevant Borrower, maintain a register on which it enters the name and address of each participant and the principal amounts (and stated interest) of each participant’s interest in the Advances or other obligations under this Agreement (the “ Participant Register ”). The entries in the Participant Register shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and such Lender shall treat each person whose name is recorded in the Participant Register as the owner of such participation for all purposes of this Agreement notwithstanding any notice to the contrary.

 

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(f) Disclosure of Information . Any Lender may, in connection with any assignment or participation or proposed assignment or participation pursuant to this Section 9.07, disclose to the assignee or participant or proposed assignee or participant, any information relating to any Borrower or Kraft Foods furnished to such Lender by or on behalf of any Borrower or Kraft Foods; provided that, prior to any such disclosure, the assignee or participant or proposed assignee or participant shall agree to preserve the confidentiality of any confidential information relating to any Borrower or Kraft Foods or any of their respective Subsidiaries received by it from such Lender.

(g) Regulation A Security Interest . Notwithstanding any other provision set forth in this Agreement, any Lender may at any time create a security interest in all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement (including, without limitation, the Advances owing to it and any Note or Notes held by it) in favor of any Federal Reserve Bank or central bank performing similar functions in accordance with Regulation A.

(h) Replacement of Lenders . In the event that (i) any Lender shall have delivered a notice pursuant to Section 2.13, (ii) any Borrower shall be required to make additional payments to or for the account of any Lender under Section 2.12 or 2.15, (iii) any Lender (a “ Non-Consenting Lender ”) shall withhold its consent to any amendment that requires the consent of all the Lenders and that has been consented to by the Required Lenders or (iv) any Lender shall become a Defaulting Lender, Kraft Foods Group shall have the right, at its own expense, upon notice to such Lender and the Administrative Agent, (A) to terminate the Commitment of such Lender or (B) to require such Lender to transfer and assign at par and without recourse (in accordance with and subject to the restrictions contained in Section 9.07) all its interests, rights and obligations under this Agreement to one or more other financial institutions acceptable to Kraft Foods Group and approved by the Administrative Agent (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), which shall assume such obligations; provided , that (x) in the case of any replacement of a Non-Consenting Lender, each assignee shall have consented to the relevant amendment, (y) no such termination or assignment shall conflict with any law or any rule, regulation or order of any governmental authority and (z) the Borrowers or the assignee (or assignees), as the case may be, shall pay to each affected Lender in immediately available funds on the date of such termination or assignment the principal of and interest accrued to the date of payment on the Advances made by it hereunder and all other amounts accrued for its account or owed to it hereunder. Kraft Foods Group will not have the right to terminate the commitment of any Lender, or to require any Lender to assign its rights and interests hereunder, if, prior to such termination or assignment, as a result of a waiver by such Lender or otherwise, the circumstances entitling Kraft Foods Group to require such termination or assignment cease to apply. Each Lender agrees that, if Kraft Foods Group elects to replace such Lender in accordance with this Section 9.07, it shall promptly execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent an Assignment and Acceptance to evidence the assignment and shall deliver to the Administrative Agent any Note (if Notes have been issued in respect of such Lender’s Advances) subject to such Assignment and Acceptance; provided that the failure of any such Lender to execute an Assignment and Acceptance shall not render such assignment invalid and such assignment shall be recorded in the Register.

 

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SECTION 9.08 Designated Subsidiaries .

(a) Designation . Kraft Foods Group may at any time, and from time to time after the Effective Date, by delivery to the Administrative Agent of a Designation Agreement duly executed by Kraft Foods Group and the respective Subsidiary and substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto, designate such Subsidiary as a “Designated Subsidiary” for purposes of this Agreement and such Subsidiary shall thereupon become a “Designated Subsidiary” for purposes of this Agreement and, as such, shall have all of the rights and obligations of a Borrower hereunder. The Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each Lender of each such designation by Kraft Foods Group and the identity of the respective Subsidiary.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Lender shall be required to make Advances to a Designated Subsidiary in the event that the making of such Advances would or could reasonably be expected to breach, violate or otherwise be inconsistent with any internal policy (other than with respect to Designated Subsidiaries formed under the laws of any nation that is a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development as of the date hereof), law or regulation to which such Lender is, or would be upon the making of such Advance, subject. In addition, each Lender shall have the right to make any Advances to any Designated Subsidiary that is a Foreign Subsidiary of Kraft Foods Group through an affiliate or non-U.S. branch of such Lender designated by such Lender at its sole option; provided such designation and Advance does not, in and of itself, subject the Borrowers to greater costs pursuant to Section 2.12 or 2.15 than would have been payable if such Lender made such Advance directly.

(b) Termination . Upon the payment and performance in full of all of the indebtedness, liabilities and obligations under this Agreement of any Designated Subsidiary then, so long as at the time no Notice of Pro Rata Borrowing or Notice of Competitive Bid Borrowing in respect of such Designated Subsidiary is outstanding, such Subsidiary’s status as a “Designated Subsidiary” shall terminate upon notice to such effect from the Administrative Agent to the Lenders (which notice the Administrative Agent shall give promptly, upon and only upon its receipt of a request therefor from Kraft Foods Group). Thereafter, the Lenders shall be under no further obligation to make any Advance hereunder to such former Designated Subsidiary until such time as it has been redesignated a Designated Subsidiary by Kraft Foods Group pursuant to Section 9.08(a).

SECTION 9.09 Governing Law . This Agreement and the Notes shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the State of New York without regard to choice of law doctrines.

SECTION 9.10 Execution in Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Agreement by telecopier or email shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement.

 

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SECTION 9.11 Jurisdiction, Etc .

(a) Submission to Jurisdiction; Service of Process . Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York, and any appellate court thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in any such court. Each of Kraft Foods and each Borrower hereby agrees that service of process in any such action or proceeding brought in any such court may be made upon the process agent appointed pursuant to Section 9.11(b) (the “ Process Agent ”) and each Designated Subsidiary hereby irrevocably appoints the Process Agent its authorized agent to accept such service of process, and agrees that the failure of the Process Agent to give any notice of any such service shall not impair or affect the validity of such service or of any judgment rendered in any action or proceeding based thereon. Each Borrower and Kraft Foods further irrevocably consents to the service of process in any such action or proceeding in any such court by the mailing thereof by any parties hereto by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to such Borrower or Kraft Foods, as applicable, at its address specified pursuant to Section 9.02. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect any right that any party may otherwise have to serve legal process in any other manner permitted by law or to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or the Notes in the courts of any jurisdiction.

(b) Appointment of Process Agent . Kraft Foods Group agrees to appoint a Process Agent from the Effective Date through the repayment in full of all Obligations hereunder (i) to receive on behalf of Kraft Foods (prior to the Spin-Off only), each Borrower and each Designated Subsidiary and their respective property service of copies of the summons and complaint and any other process which may be served in any action or proceeding in any New York State or Federal court sitting in New York City arising out of or relating to this Agreement and (ii) to forward forthwith to Kraft Foods (prior to the Spin-Off only), each Borrower and each Designated Subsidiary at their respective addresses copies of any summons, complaint and other process which such Process Agent receives in connection with its appointment. Kraft Foods Group will give the Administrative Agent prompt notice of such Process Agent’s address.

(c) Waivers .

(i) Each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Notes in any New York state or Federal court. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court.

 

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(ii) To the extent permitted by applicable law, each of the Borrowers, Kraft Foods and the Lenders shall not assert and hereby waives, any claim against any other party hereto or any of their respective affiliates, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) (whether or not the claim therefor is based on contract, tort or duty imposed by any applicable legal requirement) arising out of, in connection with, as a result of, or in any way related to this Agreement or any related document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby or referred to herein or therein, the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, any Advance or the use of the proceeds thereof or any act or omission or event occurring in connection therewith, and each of the parties hereto hereby waives, releases and agrees not to sue upon any such claim or any such damages, whether or not accrued and whether or not known or suspected to exist in its favor. For the avoidance of doubt, the waiver of claims for such damages against each Borrower and Kraft Foods shall not limit the indemnity obligations set forth in Section 9.04(c).

(iii) WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY AGREES TO WAIVE ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING HEREUNDER OR ANY DEALINGS BETWEEN THEM RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS LOAN TRANSACTION OR THE LENDER/BORROWER RELATIONSHIP THAT IS BEING ESTABLISHED. THE SCOPE OF THIS WAIVER IS INTENDED TO BE ALL-ENCOMPASSING OF ANY AND ALL DISPUTES THAT MAY BE FILED IN ANY COURT AND THAT RELATE TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS TRANSACTION, INCLUDING CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS, BREACH OF DUTY CLAIMS AND ALL OTHER COMMON LAW AND STATUTORY CLAIMS. EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS WAIVER IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO ENTER INTO A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP, THAT EACH HAS ALREADY RELIED ON THIS WAIVER IN ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, AND THAT EACH WILL CONTINUE TO RELY ON THIS WAIVER IN ITS RELATED FUTURE DEALINGS. EACH PARTY HERETO FURTHER WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL AND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, MEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING (OTHER THAN BY A MUTUAL WRITTEN WAIVER SPECIFICALLY REFERRING TO THIS SECTION 9.11(C) AND EXECUTED BY EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO), AND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS HERETO OR ANY OF THE OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENTS OR TO ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE ADVANCES MADE HEREUNDER. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT.

SECTION 9.12 Confidentiality . None of the Agents nor any Lender shall disclose any confidential information relating to Kraft Foods Group, any other Borrower or Kraft Foods to any other Person without the consent of Kraft Foods Group, other than (a) to such

 

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Agent’s or such Lender’s affiliates and their officers, directors, employees, agents and advisors and, as contemplated by Section 9.07(f), to actual or prospective assignees and participants, and then, in each such case, only on a confidential basis; provided , however , that such actual or prospective assignee or participant shall have been made aware of this Section 9.12 and shall have agreed to be bound by its provisions as if it were a party to this Agreement, (b) as required by any law, rule or regulation or judicial process, and (c) as requested or required by any state, federal or foreign authority or examiner regulating banks or banking or other financial institutions.

SECTION 9.13 Integration . This Agreement and the Notes represent the agreement of Kraft Foods Group, the other Borrowers, Kraft Foods, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders with respect to the subject matter hereof, and there are no promises, undertakings, representations or warranties by the Administrative Agent, Kraft Foods Group, the other Borrowers, Kraft Foods or any Lender relative to the subject matter hereof not expressly set forth or referred to herein or in the Notes other than the matters referred to in Sections 2.09(b) and 9.04(a), the Fee Letter and any other fee letters entered into among Kraft Foods Group and the Joint Bookrunners, if any, and except for any confidentiality agreements entered into by Lenders in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

SECTION 9.14 USA Patriot Act Notice . The Administrative Agent and each Lender hereby notifies the Borrowers that pursuant to the requirements of the USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)) (the “ Patriot Act ”), it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the Borrowers, which information includes the name and address of each Borrower and other information that will allow such Lender to identify such Borrower in accordance with the Patriot Act.

SECTION 9.15 Status of Kraft Foods Following Spin-Off . Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Agreement, (a) upon the consummation of the Spin-Off, all obligations and liabilities of Kraft Foods under or in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, whether as a guarantor, pursuant to any representation, covenant, indemnity or other undertaking or otherwise, and whether based on contract or any other theory, shall terminate and be of no further force or effect and (b) following the consummation of the Spin-Off, no event, representation, agreement or circumstance (including any of the foregoing that would but for this Section constitute a Default or Event of Default) relating to Kraft Foods or its Subsidiaries (other than Kraft Foods Group and such other Subsidiaries of Kraft Foods on the date hereof as shall be Subsidiaries of Kraft Foods Group following the Spin-Off) or to their respective obligations or liabilities under or in connection with this Agreement prior to the Spin-Off shall constitute or be deemed to constitute a Default or Event of Default hereunder, or shall result in any failure of a condition to borrowing under Article III, or shall result in any liability on the part of Kraft Foods Group or its Subsidiaries, whether based on contract or any other theory.

 

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

 

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.
By:   /s/  Barbara L. Braiser
  Name:   Barbara L. Braiser
  Title:   Senior Vice President and Treasurer
KRAFT FOODS INC., as Guarantor
By:   /s/  Barbara L. Braiser
  Name:   Barbara L. Braiser
  Title:   Senior Vice President and Treasurer

 

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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Co- Administrative Agent, Paying Agent and Lender

By:   /s/ Tony Yung
  Name:   Tony Yung
  Title:   Executive Director

 

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BARCLAYS BANK PLC, as Co-Administrative
Agent and Lender

By:   /s/ Ritam Bhalla
  Name:   Ritam Bhalla
  Title:   Director

 

S-3


CITIBANK, N.A., as Co-Documentation Agent and

      Lender,

By:   /s/ Carolyn Kee
  Name:   Carolyn Kee
  Title:   Vice President

 

S-4


CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, as Co-Documentation Agent and
Lender

By:   /s/ Karl Studer
  Name:   Karl Studer
  Title:   Director
By:   /s/ Stephan Brectbuel
  Name:   Stephan Brectbuel
  Title:   Assistant Vice President

 

S-5


DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, as Lender

By:   /s/ Ming K. Chu
  Name:   Ming K. Chu
  Title:   Vice President
By:   /s/ Heidi Sandquist
  Name:   Heidi Sandquist
  Title:   Director

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC., as Co-Documentation Agent

By:   /s/ Ming K. Chu
  Name:   Ming K. Chu
  Title:   Vice President
By:   /s/ Heidi Sandquist
  Name:   Heidi Sandquist
  Title:   Director

 

S-6


HSBC BANK USA, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agent and Lender

By:   /s/ Robert J. Devir
  Name:   Robert J. Devir
  Title:   Managing Director

 

S-7


THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND plc, as Co-Documentation Agent, Co-Syndication Agent and Lender

By:   /s/ Michaela V. Galluzzo
  Name:   Michaela V. Galluzzo
  Title:   Director

RBS Securities Inc., as Joint Bookrunner and Joint Lead Arranger

By:   /s/ Peter Klein
  Name:   Peter Klein
  Title:   Managing Director

 

S-8


WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Co-Documentation Agent and Lender

By:   /s/ Daniel R. Van Aken
  Name:   Daniel R. Van Aken
  Title:   Director

 

S-9


BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as a Lender

By:   /s/ William F. Sweeney
  Name:   William F. Sweeney
  Title:   Managing Director

 

S-10


BNP Paribas, as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Mike Shryock

  Name:   Mike Shryock
  Title:   Managing Director
By:  

/s/ Fik Durmus

  Name:   Fik Durmus
  Title:   Director

 

S-11


COMPASS BANK, as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Ramon Garcia

  Name:   Ramon Garcia
  Title:   Vice President

 

S-12


CREDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND
    INVESTMENT BANK, as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Mattias Guillet

  Name:   Mattias Guillet
  Title:   Director
By:  

/s/ Blake Wright

  Name:   Blake Wright
  Title:   Managing Director

 

S-13


GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Mark Walton

  Name:   Mark Walton
  Title:   Authorized Signatory

 

S-14


MIZUHO CORPORATE BANK, LTD., as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Raymond Ventura

  Name:   Raymond Ventura
  Title:   Deputy General Manager

 

S-15


ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, as a Lender
By:  

/s/ David Cole

  Name:   David Cole
  Title:   Authorized Signatory

 

S-16


THE BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI UFJ,
    LTD., as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Christine Howatt

  Name:   Christine Howatt
  Title:   Authorized Signatory

 

S-17


U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as a     Lender
By:  

/s/ Navneet Khanna

  Name:   Navneet Khanna
  Title:   Vice President

 

S-18


UBS LOAN FINANCE LLC, as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Mary E. Evans

  Name:   Mary E. Evans
  Title:   Associate Director
By:  

/s/ Irja R. Otsa

  Name:   Irja R. Otsa
  Title:   Associate Director

 

S-19


CoBank, ACB, as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Rick Metzger

  Name:   Rick Metzger
  Title:   Vice President

 

S-20


FIFTH THIRD BANK, as a Lender
By:   /s/ James P. Byrnes
 

Name:  James P. Byrnes

Title:    Senior Vice President

 

S-21


PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as a Lender

By:   /s/ Jon R. Hinard
 

Name:  Jon R. Hinard

Title:    Senior Vice President

 

S-22


STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY, as a Lender

By:   /s/ Andrei Bourdine
 

Name:  Andrei Bourdine

Title:    Assistant Vice President

 

S-23


THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY, as a
Lender

By:   /s/ Karen Czys
 

Name:  Karen Czys

Title:    Officer

 

S-24


Schedule I

List of Lenders and Commitments

 

Lender   

Commitment Amount

$

 

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

     210,000,000.00   

Barclays Bank PLC

     210,000,000.00   

Citibank, N.A.

     210,000,000.00   

The Royal Bank of Scotland plc

     210,000,000.00   

Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch

     210,000,000.00   

Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch

     210,000,000.00   

HSBC Bank USA, National Association

     210,000,000.00   

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

     210,000,000.00   

Bank of America, N.A.

     107,000,000.00   

BNP Paribas

     107,000,000.00   

Compass Bank

     107,000,000.00   

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

     107,000,000.00   

Goldman Sachs Bank USA

     107,000,000.00   

Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd.

     107,000,000.00   

Royal Bank of Canada

     107,000,000.00   

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

     107,000,000.00   

U.S. Bank National Association

     107,000,000.00   

UBS Loan Finance LLC

     107,000,000.00   

CoBank

     50,000,000.00   

 

Schedule I-1


Fifth Third Bank

     50,000,000.00   

PNC Bank, National Association

     50,000,000.00   

State Street Bank and Trust Company

     50,000,000.00   

The Northern Trust Company

     50,000,000.00   

Total

   $ 3,000,000,000.00   

 

Schedule I-2


Schedule II

List of Applicable Lending Offices

 

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.:   

500 Stanton Christiana Road, Ops 2/3

Newark DE 19713

Attention: JPM-Delaware Loan Operations

Fax: 201-244-3885

Barclays Bank PLC:   

Bank Debt Management Group

745 Seventh Avenue

New York, NY 10019

Attention: Noam Azachi and Nicholas Versandi

Fax: 212-526-5115

Citibank, N.A.   

1615 Brett Road, Building III

New Castle, DE 19720

Attention: Priya Chandrasekar

Fax: 212-994-0847

The Royal Bank of Scotland plc:   

600 Washington Boulevard

Stamford, CT 06901

Attention: Richard VanOrden

Fax: 203-873-5019

Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch   

Eleven Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10010

Attention: Jill Hogan

Fax: 212-743-1860

Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch   

5022 Gate Parkway Suite 100

Jacksonville, FL 32256

Attention: Lee Joyner

Fax: 866-240-3622

HSBC Bank USA, National Association   

One HSBC Center 26/F

Buffalo, NY 10423

Attention: Swapna Puram

Fax: 917-229-0973

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.   

1700 Lincoln St., 5 th Floor

MAC C7300-059

Denver, CO 80203-4500

Attention: Taylor Barnette

Fax: 303-863-2729

 

Schedule II-1


Bank of America, N.A.   

101 North Tryon Street

Charlotte, NC 28255

Attention: Srikanth Rajyam

Fax: 972-728-4373

BNP Paribas   

155 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 4450

Chicago, IL 60606

Attention: Elizabeth de la Chevrotiere

Fax: 201-850-4019

Compass Bank   

24 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1400B

Houston, TX 77046

Attention: Keri Seadler

Fax: 205-524-0385

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank   

1301 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10019

Attention: Jaikissoon Sanichar

Fax: 917-849-5580

Goldman Sachs Bank USA   

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Fax: 917-977-3966

Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd.   

1800 Plaza Ten

Harborside Financial Center

Jersey City, NJ 07311

Attention: Flora Lio

Fax: 201-626-9941

Royal Bank of Canada   

3 World Financial Center

New York, NY 10281-8098

Attention: Bhavesh Mistry

Fax: 212-428-2372

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.   

1251 Avenue of the Americas, 12 th Floor

New York, NY 10020-1104

Attention: Janet Persaud

Fax: 201-521-2304

U.S. Bank National Association   

400 City Center

Oshkosh, WI 54901

Attention: Pamela Zarter

Fax: 920-237-7993

 

Schedule II-2


UBS Loan Finance LLC   

677 Washington Blvd.

Stamford, CT 06901

Attention: Jitesh Hotwani

Fax: 203-719-3888

CoBank   

5500 South Quebec St.

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Attention: Shelby Abyeta

Fax: 303-740-4021

Fifth Third Bank   

222 S. Riverside Plaza

Chicago, IL 60606

Attention: Robert Szymanski

Phone: 312-704-6847

PNC Bank, National Association   

6750 Miller Road

Brecksville, OH 44141

Attention: Tammy Malitz

Fax: 877-718-7659

State Street Bank and Trust Company   

Box 5302

Boston, MA 02206

Attention: Robyn Shepard

Fax: 617-662-8833

The Northern Trust Company   

50 South LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60603

Attention: Aakash Khanna

Fax: 312-630-1566

 

Schedule II-3


EXHIBIT A-l

TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

FORM OF PRO RATA NOTE

Dated:                     20    

U.S.$                                

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, [NAME OF BORROWER], a                      corporation (the “ Borrower ”), HEREBY PROMISES TO PAY to                      (the “ Lender ”) or its registered assigns for the account of its Applicable Lending Office on the Termination Date (each as defined in the Credit Agreement referred to below) the principal sum of U.S.$[amount of the Lender’s Commitment in figures] or, if less, the aggregate principal amount of the Pro Rata Advances outstanding on the Termination Date made by the Lender to the Borrower pursuant to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 18, 2012 among Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation, as a borrower and a guarantor, Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation, as a guarantor, the Lender and certain other lenders parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, as Co-Administrative Agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Paying Agent, Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Co-Syndication Agents, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, for the Lender and such other lenders (as it may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ;” the terms defined therein being used herein as therein defined).

The Borrower promises to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount of each Pro Rata Advance from the date of such Pro Rata Advance until such principal amount is paid in full, at such interest rate, and payable at such times, as are specified in the Credit Agreement. Both principal and interest in respect of each Pro Rata Advance are payable in Dollars to the Administrative Agent, for the account of the Lender at the office of the Administrative Agent, 1111 Fannin Street, 10th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002, in same day funds. Each Pro Rata Advance owing to the Lender by the Borrower pursuant to the Credit Agreement, and all payments made on account of principal thereof, shall be recorded by the Lender and, prior to any transfer hereof, endorsed on the grid attached hereto which is part of this Promissory Note.

This Promissory Note is one of the Pro Rata Notes referred to in, and is entitled to the benefits of, the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement, among other things, (i) provides for the making of Pro Rata Advances by the Lender to the Borrower from time to time in an aggregate amount not to exceed at any time outstanding the Dollar amount first above mentioned, the indebtedness of the Borrower resulting from each such Pro Rata Advance being evidenced by this Promissory Note, and (ii) contains provisions for acceleration of the maturity hereof upon the happening of certain stated events and also for prepayments on account of principal hereof prior to the maturity hereof upon the terms and conditions therein specified.


This Promissory Note shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the State of New York without regard to choice of law doctrines.

 

[NAME OF BORROWER]

By:    
  Name:  
  Title:  


LOANS AND PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL

 

Date   

Type of

Advance

  

Amount of

Advance

  

Interest

Rate

  

Amount of

Principal

Paid or

Prepaid

  

Unpaid

Principal

Balance

  

Notation

Made By

                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               


EXHIBIT A-2 TO

CREDIT AGREEMENT

FORM OF COMPETITIVE BID NOTE

Dated:                     ,20    

U.S.$                    

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, [NAME OF BORROWER], a                     corporation (the “ Borrower ”), HEREBY PROMISES TO PAY to                      (the “ Lender ”) or its registered assigns for the account of its Applicable Lending Office (as defined in the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 18, 2012 among Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation, as a borrower and a guarantor, Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation, as a guarantor, the Lender and certain other lenders parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, as Co-Administrative Agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Paying Agent, Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Co-Syndication Agents, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, for the Lender and such other lenders (as it may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ;” the terms defined therein being used herein as therein defined)), on                     , 20    , the principal amount of U.S.$[            ].

The Borrower promises to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof from the date hereof until such principal amount is paid in full, at the interest rate and payable on the interest payment date or dates provided below:

Interest Rate Basis:                                                      

Day Count Convention:                                              

Interest Payment Date(s):                                            

Both principal and interest are payable in Dollars to the Administrative Agent, for the account of the Lender at the office of the Administrative Agent, located at 1111 Fannin Street, 10th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002, in same day funds.

This Promissory Note is one of the Competitive Bid Notes referred to in, and is entitled to the benefits of, the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement, among other things, contains provisions for acceleration of the maturity hereof upon the happening of certain stated events.

The Borrower hereby waives presentment, demand, protest and notice of any kind. No failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any rights hereunder on the part of the holder hereof shall operate as a waiver of such rights.

This Promissory Note shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the State of New York without regard to choice of law doctrines.


[NAME OF BORROWER]
By:    
  Name:  
  Title:  


EXHIBIT B-l

TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

FORM OF NOTICE OF PRO RATA BORROWING

[Date]    

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.,

as Paying Agent, for the Lenders party to the

Credit Agreement referred to below

Attention:                                 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC., refers to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 18, 2012 (as it may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ;” the terms defined therein being used herein as therein defined), among Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation, as a borrower and a guarantor, Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation, as a guarantor, the Lender and certain other lenders parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, as Co-Administrative Agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Paying Agent, Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Co-Syndication Agents, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, for such Lenders, and hereby gives you notice, irrevocably, pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Credit Agreement that the undersigned hereby requests a Pro Rata Borrowing under the Credit Agreement, and in that connection sets forth below the information relating to such Pro Rata Borrowing (the “ Proposed Pro Rata Borrowing ”) as required by Section 2.02(a) of the Credit Agreement:

(i) The date of the Proposed Pro Rata Borrowing is                     , 20    .

(ii) The Type of Advances comprising the Proposed Pro Rata Borrowing is [Base Rate Advances] [LIBO Rate Advances].

(iii) The aggregate amount of the Proposed Pro Rata Borrowing is U.S.$[                    ].

[(iv) The initial Interest Period for each LIBO Rate Advance made as part of the Proposed Pro Rata Borrowing is          month(s).]

The undersigned, as applicable, hereby certifies that the following statements are true on the date hereof, and will be true on the date of the Proposed Pro Rata Borrowing:

(A) the representations and warranties contained in Section 4.01 of the Credit Agreement (except the representations set forth in the last sentence of subsection (e) thereof and in subsection (f) thereof (other than clause (i) thereof)) are correct, before and after giving effect to the Proposed Pro Rata Borrowing and to the application of the proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of such date;


[if the Borrower is a Designated Subsidiary: the representations and warranties of such Designated Subsidiary contained in its Designation Agreement are correct, before and after giving effect to the Proposed Pro Rata Borrowing and to the application of the proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of the date hereof;]

(B) before and after giving effect to the application of the proceeds of all Borrowings on the date of such Pro Rata Borrowing (together with any other resources of the Borrower applied together therewith), no event has occurred and is continuing, or would result from such Pro Rata Borrowing, that constitutes a Default or Event of Default; and

(C) the aggregate principal amount of the Proposed Pro Rata Borrowing and all other Borrowings to be made on the same day under the Credit Agreement is within the aggregate unused Commitments of the Lenders.

 

Very truly yours,

 

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.

By:    
  Name:  
  Title:  

[NAME OF BORROWER]

By:    
  Name:  
  Title:  


EXHIBIT B-2

TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

FORM OF NOTICE OF COMPETITIVE BID BORROWING

[Date]    

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A,

as Paying Agent, for the Lenders party to the

Credit Agreement referred to below

Attention:                             

Ladies and Gentlemen:

[NAME OF BORROWER], refers to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 18, 2012 (as it may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ;” the terms defined therein being used herein as therein defined), among Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation, as borrower and a guarantor, Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation, as a guarantor, the Lender and certain other lenders parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, as Co-Administrative Agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Paying Agent, Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Co-Syndication Agents, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, for such Lenders, and hereby gives you notice, irrevocably, pursuant to Section 2.07(b) of the Credit Agreement that the undersigned hereby requests a Competitive Bid Borrowing under the Credit Agreement, and in that connection sets forth the terms on which such Competitive Bid Borrowing (the “ Proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing ”) is requested to be made:

 

  (A) Date of Competitive Bid Borrowing;

 

  (B) Amount of Competitive Bid Borrowing;

 

  (C) Interest rate basis;

 

  (D) Day count convention;

 

  (E) [Interest Period] [Maturity date];

 

  (F) Interest payment date(s);

 

  (G) Borrower’s account location;

 

  (H) [other terms (if any)].

The undersigned, as applicable, hereby certifies that the following statements are true on the date hereof, and will be true on the date of the Proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing:


(a) the representations and warranties contained in Section 4.01 of the Credit Agreement are correct, before and after giving effect to the Proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing and to the application of the proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of such date;

[if the Borrower is a Designated Subsidiary: the representations and warranties of such Designated Subsidiary contained in its Designation Agreement are correct, before and after giving effect to the Proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing and to the application of the proceeds therefrom, as though made on and as of the date hereof;]

(b) after giving effect to the application of the proceeds of all Borrowings on the date of such Competitive Bid Borrowing (together with any other resources of the Borrower applied together therewith), no event has occurred and is continuing, or would result from such Proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing, that constitutes a Default or Event of Default; and

(c) the aggregate principal amount of the Proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing and all other Borrowings to be made on the same day under the Credit Agreement is within the aggregate unused Commitments of the Lenders.

The undersigned hereby confirms that the Proposed Competitive Bid Borrowing is to be made available to it in accordance with Section 2.07(e) of the Credit Agreement.

 

Very truly yours,

 

[NAME OF BORROWER], as borrower

By:    
  Name:  
  Title:  


EXHIBIT C

TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

Reference is made to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 18, 2012 (as it may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ,” the terms defined therein being used herein as therein defined), among Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation, as borrower and a guarantor, Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation, as a guarantor, the Lenders parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, as Co-Administrative Agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Paying Agent, Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Co-Syndication Agents, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, for such Lenders.

The “Assignor” and the “Assignee” referred to on Schedule 1 hereto agree as follows:

1. The Assignor hereby sells and assigns to the Assignee, and the Assignee hereby purchases and assumes from the Assignor, an interest in and to the Assignor’s rights and obligations under the Credit Agreement as of the date hereof (other than in respect of Competitive Bid Advances and Competitive Bid Notes) equal to the percentage interest specified on Schedule 1 hereto of all outstanding rights and obligations under the Credit Agreement (other than in respect of Competitive Bid Advances and Competitive Bid Notes). After giving effect to such sale and assignment, the Assignee’s Commitment and the amount of the Pro Rata Advances owing to the Assignee will be as set forth on Schedule 1 hereto. Each of the Assignor and the Assignee represents and warrants that it is authorized to execute and deliver this Assignment and Acceptance.

2. The Assignor (i) represents and warrants that it is the legal and beneficial owner of the interest being assigned by it hereunder and that such interest is free and clear of any adverse claim; (ii) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with the Credit Agreement or the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of the Credit Agreement or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto; and (iii) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the financial condition of any Borrower or Kraft Foods or the performance or observance by any Borrower or Kraft Foods of any of its obligations under the Credit Agreement or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto.

3. The Assignee (i) confirms that it has received a copy of the Credit Agreement, together with copies of the financial statements referred to in Section 4.01 thereof and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Acceptance; (ii) agrees that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, any other Agent, the Assignor or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Credit Agreement; (iii) confirms that it is an Eligible Assignee; (iv) represents that (A) the source of any funds it is using to acquire the Assignor’s interest or to make any Advance is not and will not be plan assets as defined under the regulations of the Department of Labor of any Plan subject to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code or (B) the


assignment or Advance is not and will be not be a non-exempt prohibited transaction as defined in Section 406 of ERISA; (v) appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers and discretion under the Credit Agreement as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms thereof, together with such powers and discretion as are reasonably incidental thereto; and (vi) agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations that by the terms of the Credit Agreement are required to be performed by it as a Lender.

4. This Assignment and Acceptance will be delivered to the Administrative Agent for acceptance and recording by the Administrative Agent following its execution. The effective date for this Assignment and Acceptance (the “ Effective Date ”) shall be the date of acceptance hereof by the Administrative Agent, unless otherwise specified on Schedule 1 hereto.

5. Upon such acceptance and recording by the Administrative Agent, as of the Effective Date, (i) the Assignee shall be a party to the Credit Agreement and, to the extent provided in this Assignment and Acceptance, have the rights and obligations of a Lender thereunder and (ii) the Assignor shall, to the extent provided in this Assignment and Acceptance, relinquish its rights and be released from its obligations under the Credit Agreement.

6. Upon such acceptance and recording by the Administrative Agent, from and after the Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall make all payments under the Credit Agreement in respect of the interest assigned hereby (including, without limitation, all payments of principal, interest and facility fees with respect thereto) to the Assignee. The Assignor and Assignee shall make all appropriate adjustments in payments under the Credit Agreement for periods prior to the Effective Date directly between themselves.

7. This Assignment and Acceptance shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

8. This Assignment and Acceptance may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of Schedule 1 to this Assignment and Acceptance by telecopier shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Assignment and Acceptance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Assignor and the Assignee have caused Schedule 1 to this Assignment and Acceptance to be executed by their officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date specified thereon.


Schedule 1

to

Assignment and Acceptance

Percentage interest assigned:     %

Assignee’s Commitment: U.S.$            

Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Pro Rata Advances assigned: U.S.$            

Effective Date 1 :                     , 20    

 

[NAME OF ASSIGNOR], as Assignor

By:    
  Title:  
    Dated:                     , 20    

[NAME OF ASSIGNEE], as Assignee

By:    
  Title:  
    Dated:                     , 20    
Domestic Lending Office:
[Address]

Accepted this

                 day of                     , 20    

 

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Paying Agent

By:    
  Title:  

[Approved this                 day of                     , 20    

 

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC. 2

By:    
  Title:]  

 

 

1 This date should be no earlier than five Business Days after the delivery of this Assignment and Acceptance to the Administrative Agent.

2   If required in accordance with Section 9.07(a)(iv) of the Credit Agreement and/or the definition of “Eligible Assignee.”


EXHIBIT D

TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

FORM OF DESIGNATION AGREEMENT

[Date]

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Paying Agent, for the

Lenders party to the Credit Agreement referred to

below

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference is made to the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 18, 2012 (as it may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ,” the terms defined therein being used herein as therein defined), among Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation, as borrower and a guarantor, Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation, as a guarantor, the Lenders parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, as Co-Administrative Agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Paying Agent, Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Co-Syndication Agents, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, for such Lenders.

Please be advised that Kraft Foods Group hereby designates its undersigned wholly owned Subsidiary,                      (“ Designated Subsidiary ”), as a “Designated Subsidiary” under and for all purposes of the Credit Agreement.

The Designated Subsidiary, in consideration of each Lender’s agreement to extend credit to it under and on the terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, does hereby assume each of the obligations imposed upon a “Designated Subsidiary” and/or a “Borrower” under the Credit Agreement and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement as if it were a signatory thereto. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Designated Subsidiary hereby represents and warrants to each Lender as follows:

(a) The Designated Subsidiary is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of                     .

(b) The execution, delivery and performance by the Designated Subsidiary of this Designation Agreement, the Credit Agreement and the Notes, if any, to be delivered by it are within the Designated Subsidiary’s corporate powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and do not contravene (i) the Designated Subsidiary’s charter or by-laws or (ii) in any material respect, any law, rule, regulation or order of any court or governmental agency or any material contractual restriction binding on or affecting it.

(c) No authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any governmental authority or regulatory body is required for the due execution, delivery and performance by the Designated Subsidiary of this Designation Agreement, the Credit Agreement or the Notes, if any, to be delivered by it.


(d) This Designation Agreement is, and the Notes, if any, to be delivered by the Designated Subsidiary when delivered will be, legal, valid and binding obligations of the Designated Subsidiary enforceable against the Designated Subsidiary in accordance with their respective terms, subject to the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to the effect of general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law) and an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

(e) There is no pending or threatened action or proceeding affecting the Designated Subsidiary or any of its Subsidiaries before any court, governmental agency or arbitrator that purports to affect the legality, validity or enforceability of this Designation Agreement, the Credit Agreement or any Note of the Designated Subsidiary.

(f) [The registered address; name, telephone number, facsimile number and email address of contact person; and internet address, if available, of the Designated Subsidiary are                      .] 3

(g) [The Federal employer identification number of the Designated Subsidiary is                      .] 4

 

Very truly yours,
KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.
By:  

 

  Name:  
  Title:  
[DESIGNATED SUBSIDIARY]
By:  

 

  Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

3   Does not apply to Designated Subsidiaries organized outside the United States.
4   Does not apply to Designated Subsidiaries organized outside the United States.


EXHIBIT E-1

TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

Form of Opinion of Cravath, Swaine and Moore LLP

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement

dated as of May 18, 2012

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as special New York counsel to Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “ Borrower ”), and Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “ Guarantor ” and, together with the Borrower, each a “ Loan Party ” and collectively the “ Loan Parties ”), in connection with the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of the date hereof (the “ Credit Agreement ”), among the Borrower, as a borrower and a guarantor, the Guarantor, as a guarantor, the lending institutions party thereto (the “ Lenders ”), JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, as Co-Administrative Agents for the Lenders (the “ Co-Administrative Agents ”), JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Paying Agent for the Lenders (the “ Paying Agent ”), Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Co-Syndication Agents for the Lenders (the “ Co-Syndication Agents ”), and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents for the Lenders (the “ Co-Documentation Agents ”). This opinion is being delivered to you pursuant to Section 3.01(b)(iii)(A) of the Credit Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Credit Agreement.

In that connection, we have examined originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of such documents, corporate records and other instruments as we have deemed necessary or appropriate for purposes of this opinion, including:

(i) the Credit Agreement; and

(ii) the agreements identified on Schedule 1 hereto (collectively, the “ Specified Agreements ”).

We have also relied, with respect to certain factual matters, on the representations and warranties of each Loan Party contained in the Credit Agreement and have assumed compliance by each Loan Party with the terms of the Credit Agreement.

In rendering our opinion, we have assumed (a) the genuineness of all signatures, (b) the due existence of the Guarantor and the Borrower, (c) that each party to the Credit Agreement has all necessary power, authority and legal right to execute and deliver the Credit Agreement and to perform its obligations thereunder and that the Credit


Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation of each party thereto other than the Loan Parties, (d) the due authorization, execution and delivery of the Credit Agreement by all parties thereto, (e) the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, (f) the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies and (g) that insofar as any obligation under the Credit Agreement is to be performed in, or by a party organized under the laws of, any jurisdiction outside the State of New York, its performance will not be illegal or ineffective in any jurisdiction by virtue of the law of that jurisdiction.

Based on the foregoing and subject to the qualifications hereinafter set forth, we are of opinion as follows:

1. The execution and delivery by each Loan Party of the Credit Agreement and the performance by each Loan Party of its obligations thereunder (i) do not violate any law, rule or regulation of the United States of America or the State of New York and (ii) do not result in a breach of or constitute a default under the express terms and conditions of the Specified Agreements. Our opinion in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence relating to the Specified Agreements does not extend to compliance with any financial or accounting ratio or any limitation in any contractual restriction expressed as a financial, accounting or dollar amount (or an amount expressed in another currency or by reference to calculations based upon financial or accounting data) or to performance under any contractual restriction in the Credit Agreement to the extent it restricts actions required under the Specified Agreements, and we express no opinion as to any cross default or cross acceleration provisions in the Specified Agreements which may be triggered by defaults or other events under other agreements or instruments to which any Loan Party or its subsidiaries are party.

2. The Credit Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of each Loan Party, enforceable against such Loan Party in accordance with its terms, subject in each case to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent transfer and other similar laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally from time to time in effect and to general principles of equity (including, without limitation, concepts of materiality, reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing), regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law. The foregoing opinion is subject to the following qualifications: (i) certain provisions of the Credit Agreement are or may be unenforceable in whole or part under the laws of the State of New York, but the inclusion of such provisions does not affect the validity of the Credit Agreement, and the Credit Agreement contains adequate provisions for the practical realization of the principal rights and benefits intended to be afforded thereby, (ii) insofar as provisions contained in the Credit Agreement provide for indemnification or limitations on liability, the enforceability thereof may be limited by public policy considerations, (iii) the availability of a decree for specific performance or an injunction is subject to the discretion of the court requested to issue any such decree or injunction and (iv) we express no opinion as to the effect of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York where any Lender may be located or where enforcement of the Credit Agreement may be sought that limit the rates of interest legally chargeable or collectible.


3. No authorization, approval or other action by, and no notice to, consent of, order of or filing with, any United States Federal or New York State governmental authority is required to be made or obtained by any Loan Party in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by such Loan Party of the Credit Agreement, other than (i) such reports to United States governmental authorities regarding international capital and foreign currency transactions as may be required pursuant to 31 C.F.R. Part 128, (ii) those that have been made or obtained and are in full force and effect or the failure of which to be made or obtained or to be in full force and effect should not result, individually or in the aggregate, in a material adverse effect on the Guarantor and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, (iii) those that under Federal or state laws may be necessary in connection with the exercise of remedies under the Credit Agreement and (iv) those that may be required because of the legal or regulatory status of any Lender or because of any other facts pertaining specifically to any Lender.

4. The making of Advances under the Credit Agreement will not violate Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

We express no opinion herein as to any provision in the Credit Agreement that (a) relates to the subject matter jurisdiction of any Federal court of the United States of America, or any Federal appellate court, to adjudicate any controversy related to the Credit Agreement (such as the provision found in Section 9.11(a) of the Credit Agreement), (b) contains a waiver of an inconvenient forum (such as the provision found in Section 9.11(c)(i) of the Credit Agreement), (c) relates to a right of setoff in respect of purchases of interests in loans (such as the provision found in Section 2.16 of the Credit Agreement) or with respect to parties that may not hold mutual debts (such as the provision found in Section 9.05 of the Credit Agreement), (d) provides for liquidated damages or penalty interest, (e) relates to the waiver of rights to jury trial (such as the provision found in Section 9.11(c)(iii) of the Credit Agreement) or (f) relates to any arrangement or similar fee payable to any arranger (including the Co-Administrative Agents and the Joint Bookrunners) of the commitments or loans under the Credit Agreement or any fee not set forth in the Credit Agreement. We also express no opinion as to (i) the enforceability of the provisions of the Credit Agreement to the extent that such provisions constitute a waiver of illegality as a defense to performance of contract obligations or any other defense to performance which cannot, as a matter of law, be effectively waived, (ii) whether a state court outside the State of New York or a Federal court of the United States would give effect to the choice of New York law provided for in the Credit Agreement or (iii) compliance with, or the application or effect of, Federal or state securities laws or regulations or any laws or regulations relating to the manufacture, distribution or sale of food products or services to which the Guarantor, the Borrower or any of their respective Subsidiaries is subject or the necessity of any authorization, approval or action by, or any notice to, consent of, order of, or filing with, any governmental authority, pursuant to any such laws or regulations.

We note that certain of the Specified Agreements are governed by laws other than New York law; our opinions expressed herein are based solely upon our understanding of the plain language of such agreements, and we do not express any opinion with respect to the validity, binding nature or enforceability of any such


agreement or assume any responsibility with respect to the effect on the opinions or statements set forth herein of any interpretation thereof under the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York inconsistent with such understanding.

We are admitted to practice only in the State of New York, and we express no opinion as to matters governed by any laws other than the laws of the State of New York and the Federal law of the United States of America.

This opinion is rendered only to the Co-Administrative Agents, the Paying Agent, the Co-Syndication Agents, the Co-Documentation Agents and the existing Lenders under the Credit Agreement and is solely for their benefit in connection with the above transactions. In addition, we hereby consent to reliance on this opinion by a permitted assignee of a Lender’s interest in the Credit Agreement, provided that such permitted assignee becomes a Lender on or prior to the 30th day after the date of this opinion. We are opining as to the matters herein only as of the date hereof, and, while you are authorized to deliver copies of this opinion to such permitted assignees and they are permitted to rely on this opinion, the rights to do so do not imply any obligation on our part to update this opinion. This opinion may not be relied upon by any other person or for any other purpose or used, circulated, quoted or otherwise referred to for any other purpose.

Very truly yours,

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, as Co-Administrative Agents,

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Paying Agent,

Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Co-Syndication Agents,

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, and the Lenders

In care of:

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

    270 Park Avenue

        New York, New York 10017

O


SCHEDULE 1

Indenture dated as of June 5, 1995, between Kraft Foods Global, Inc. (as successor to Nabisco, Inc.) and Citibank, N.A., as Trustee.

Indenture dated as of October 17, 2001, between Kraft Foods Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas (as successor trustee to The Bank of New York and The Chase Manhattan Bank), as Trustee.

Agency Agreement dated March 20, 2008, among Kraft Foods Inc., Deutsche Bank Luxembourg, S.A., as Registrar, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, as Fiscal Agent, and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, as Transfer Agent.


EXHIBIT E-2

TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

Form of Opinion of Hunton & Williams LLP

To each of the Lenders (as defined below)

on the date hereof

c/o JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

383 Madison Avenue

24 th Floor

New York, New York 10179

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

5-Year Revolving Credit Agreement

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as special Virginia counsel to Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Kraft Foods Group”) and Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Kraft Foods”), in connection with the 5-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 18, 2012 (the “Agreement”), among Kraft Foods, as a guarantor, Kraft Foods Group, as a borrower and a guarantor, the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders party thereto (the “Lenders”), JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, as co-administrative agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as paying agent, Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as co-syndication agents, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-documentation agents for the Lenders, and the transactions contemplated thereby.

This opinion letter is furnished to you at the request of Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods pursuant to Section 3.01(b)(iii)(B) of the Agreement. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings specified in the Agreement.

In connection with the foregoing, we have examined the following documents:

(1) the Agreement;

(2) a Certificate of the Secretary of Kraft Foods Group, dated the date hereof, to which the following documents are attached:

(a) the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Kraft Foods Group, as amended through the date hereof (the “Kraft Foods Group Articles of Incorporation”), as certified on May 7, 2012 by the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia (the “SCC”);

(b) the Amended and Restated By-laws of Kraft Foods Group, as amended through the date hereof (the “Kraft Foods Group Bylaws”); and


(c) the resolutions of the Board of Directors of Kraft Foods Group, adopted on March 16, 2012, with respect to, among other things, the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Kraft Foods Group Resolutions”);

(3) a certificate issued by the SCC on May 10, 2012 and confirmed on the date hereof, to the effect that Kraft Foods Group is existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and in good standing;

(4) a Certificate of the Secretary of Kraft Foods, dated the date hereof, to which the following documents are attached:

(a) the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Kraft Foods, as amended through the date hereof (the “Kraft Foods Articles of Incorporation”), as certified on May 7, 2012 by the Clerk of the SCC;

(b) the Amended and Restated By-laws of Kraft Foods, as amended through the date hereof (the “Kraft Foods Bylaws”); and

(c) the resolutions of the Board of Directors of Kraft Foods, adopted on February 3, 2012, with respect to, among other things, the Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Kraft Foods Resolutions”); and

(5) a certificate issued by the SCC on May 10, 2012 and confirmed on the date hereof, to the effect that Kraft Foods is existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and in good standing.

As to factual matters, we have relied upon, and assumed the accuracy of, (i) the representations and warranties of Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods made in documents submitted to us; (ii) the Kraft Foods Group Resolutions and the Kraft Foods Resolutions; (iii) certificates of officers of Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods; and (iv) certificates of public officials.

For purposes of the opinions expressed below, we have assumed (i) the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, (ii) the conformity to the originals of all documents submitted to us as certified, photostatic or electronic copies and the authenticity of the originals thereof, (iii) the legal capacity of natural persons, (iv) the genuineness of all signatures not witnessed by us and (v) the due authorization, execution and delivery of all documents by all parties and the validity, binding effect and enforceability thereof on such parties (other than the authorization, execution and delivery of the documents by Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods).

We do not purport to express an opinion on any laws other than the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Based upon the foregoing and such other information and documents as we have considered necessary for the purposes hereof, we are of the opinion that:


1. Each of Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods has been duly incorporated and is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

2. The execution and delivery by Kraft Foods Group of, and the performance by Kraft Foods Group of its obligations under, the Agreement, (a) have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Kraft Foods Group, (b) do not violate the Kraft Foods Group Articles of Incorporation or the Kraft Foods Group Bylaws, (c) do not violate any law, rule, or regulation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or (d) require the consent or approval of, or any filing or registration with, any Virginia governmental authority. In expressing the opinions set forth in clauses (c) and (d) of this paragraph 2, we are not expressing any opinion as to whether Advances made under the Agreement comply with (A) any statutory, regulatory or other loan limits applicable to the Lenders or (B) any statutes, laws, rules or regulations that prescribe permissible and lawful investments for the Lenders.

3. The execution and delivery by Kraft Foods of, and the performance by Kraft Foods of its obligations under, the Agreement, (a) have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Kraft Foods, (b) do not violate the Kraft Foods Articles of Incorporation or the Kraft Foods Bylaws, (c) do not violate any law, rule, or regulation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or (d) require the consent or approval of, or any filing or registration with, any Virginia governmental authority. In expressing the opinions set forth in clauses (c) and (d) of this paragraph 3, we are not expressing any opinion as to whether Advances made under the Agreement comply with (A) any statutory, regulatory or other loan limits applicable to the Lenders or (B) any statutes, laws, rules or regulations that prescribe permissible and lawful investments for the Lenders.

4. The Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each of Kraft Foods Group and Kraft Foods.

5. Generally, under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the parties to a contract may stipulate the governing law. For such a stipulation to be upheld by a court sitting in Virginia, the choice of law provision must satisfy four requirements. First, the provision must have been bargained for in good faith between parties of equal strength. Second, the choice of law provision must not constitute an intent to commit a fraud upon the court. Third, there must be a reasonable basis for the parties’ choice of governing law. The jurisdiction selected must be reasonably related to the purpose of the agreement. Fourth, the inclusion of the choice of law provision must not have been obtained by misrepresentation, duress, undue influence or mistake, nor be contrary to public policy. Therefore, to the extent that a Virginia court or a federal court applying Virginia choice of law rules were properly presented with the issue and were to find that the requirements discussed above for enforceability of the choice of law provision have been satisfied with respect to the Agreement, such Virginia court or federal court applying Virginia choice of law rules should give effect to the choice of law provisions of the Agreement that elect New York law as the governing law.


We have assumed for purposes of the opinions given in clauses (c) and (d) of paragraphs 2 and 3 that neither Kraft Foods Group nor Kraft Foods, as applicable, will take in the future any discretionary action (including a decision not to act) permitted under the Agreement that would result in a violation of Virginia law or require the consent or approval of, or any filing or registration with, any Virginia governmental authority.

The opinions expressed in this letter are based upon the law in effect on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to revise or supplement this opinion should such law be changed by legislative action, judicial decision or otherwise.

This opinion is rendered solely for your benefit and may not be used or relied upon by any other person or for any other purpose, quoted in whole or in part, cited, referred to or otherwise reproduced in any other document, nor is this opinion or copies thereof to be furnished to a third party, filed with any governmental agency, quoted, cited or referred to without our prior written consent; provided that Persons that become Lenders party to the Agreement pursuant to Section 9.07 thereof through an assignment permitted under the provisions of the Agreement may rely on this opinion as if addressed to them on the date hereof.

Very truly yours,


EXHIBIT E-3

TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

Form of Opinion of Internal Counsel for Kraft Foods

 

Re: Kraft Foods Inc.

Ladies and Gentlemen:

This opinion is furnished to you pursuant to Section 3.01(b)(iii)(C) of the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 18, 2012 (the “ Credit Agreement ”), among Kraft Foods Group, Inc., as a borrower and a guarantor, Kraft Foods Inc. (“ Kraft Foods ”), as a guarantor, the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“ JPMorgan ”) and Barclays Bank PLC, as Co-Administrative Agents, JPMorgan, as Paying Agent, Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Co-Syndication Agents, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents for the Lenders. Terms defined in the Credit Agreement are used herein as therein defined.

I have acted as counsel for Kraft Foods in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of the Credit Agreement.

In that connection, I have examined originals, or copies certified to my satisfaction, of such corporate records of Kraft Foods, certificates of public officials and of officers of Kraft Foods, and agreements, instruments and other documents, as I have deemed necessary as a basis for the opinions expressed below. As to questions of fact material to such opinions, I have, when relevant facts were not independently established by me, relied upon certificates of Kraft Foods or its officers or of public officials.

Based upon the foregoing and upon such investigation as I have deemed relevant and necessary, I am of the opinion that, to the best of my knowledge, (i) there is no pending or threatened action or proceeding against Kraft Foods Group, Inc. or any of its Subsidiaries (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods or any of its Subsidiaries) before any court, governmental authority or arbitrator (a “ Proceeding ”) that purports to affect the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability of the Credit Agreement or the Notes, if any, or the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, and (ii) except for Proceedings disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kraft Foods for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, or in any Current Report on Form 8-K filed subsequent to December 31, 2011, but prior to May 18, 2012, or, with respect to Proceedings commenced after the date of the most recent such document but prior to May 18, 2012, a certificate delivered to the Lenders and attached hereto, there are no Proceedings that are likely to have a materially adverse effect upon the financial position or results of operations of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole (or, prior to the Spin-Off, Kraft Foods and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole).

Very truly yours,


EXHIBIT F

TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

FORM OF OPINION OF COUNSEL

FOR DESIGNATED SUBSIDIARY

[Effective Date]

To each of the Lenders party to the

    Credit Agreement referred to below

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

Ladies and Gentlemen:

This opinion is furnished to you pursuant to Section 3.02(e) of the Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 18, 2012 (as it may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”), among Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation, as borrower and a guarantor, Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation, as a guarantor, the Lenders parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, as Co-Administrative Agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Paying Agent, Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Co-Syndication Agents, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, for such Lenders. Terms defined in the Credit Agreement are used herein as therein defined.

We have acted as counsel for                              (the “ Designated Subsidiary ”) in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of the Designation Agreement.

In that connection, we have examined the following documents:

(1) The Designation Agreement.

(2) The Credit Agreement.

(3) The documents furnished by the Designated Subsidiary pursuant to Article III of the Credit Agreement.

(4) The [Articles] [Certificate] of Incorporation of the Designated Subsidiary and all amendments thereto (the “ Charter ”).

(5) The by-laws of the Designated Subsidiary and all amendments thereto (the “ By-laws ”).

We have also examined the originals, or copies certified to our satisfaction, of such corporate records of the Designated Subsidiary, certificates of public officials and of officers of the Designated Subsidiary, and agreements, instruments and other documents, as we have deemed relevant and necessary as a basis for the opinions expressed below. As to questions of fact material to such opinions, we have, when relevant facts were not independently established by


us, relied upon certificates of the Designated Subsidiary or its officers or of public officials. We have assumed the due execution and delivery, pursuant to due authorization, of the Credit Agreement by the Initial Lenders and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Barclays Bank PLC, as Co-Administrative Agents, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Paying Agent, Citibank, N.A. and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as Co-Syndication Agents, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents.

Based upon the foregoing and upon such investigation as we have deemed necessary, we are of the following opinion:

1. The Designated Subsidiary is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of                             .

2. The execution, delivery and performance by the Designated Subsidiary of the Designation Agreement, the Credit Agreement and the Notes to be delivered by it, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, are within the Designated Subsidiary’s corporate powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action, and do not contravene (i) the Charter or the By-laws or (ii) any law, rule or regulation applicable to the Designated Subsidiary (including, without limitation, Regulation X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) or (iii) to our knowledge, any contractual restriction binding on or affecting the Designated Subsidiary. The Designation Agreement, the Credit Agreement and the Notes delivered by the Designated Subsidiary on the date hereof have been duly executed and delivered on behalf of the Designated Subsidiary.

3. No authorization, approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any governmental authority or regulatory body or any other third party is required for the due execution, delivery and performance by the Designated Subsidiary of the Designation Agreement, the Credit Agreement and the Notes delivered by the Designated Subsidiary.

4. The Designation Agreement and the Credit Agreement are the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Designated Subsidiary enforceable against the Designated Subsidiary in accordance with their respective terms. The Notes issued on the date hereof, if any, by the Designated Subsidiary are the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Designated Subsidiary, enforceable against the Designated Subsidiary in accordance with their respective terms.

5. There is, to the best of my knowledge, no pending or threatened action or proceeding against the Designated Subsidiary or any of its Subsidiaries before any court, governmental agency or arbitrator that purport to affect the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability of the Designation Agreement, the Credit Agreement or any of the Notes delivered by the Designated Subsidiary or the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby.


The opinion set forth in paragraph 4 above is subject to the effect of any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and to the effect of general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law) and an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

Very truly yours,

Exhibit 10.3

EXECUTION VERSION

TAX SHARING AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN

KRAFT FOODS INC.

AND

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.

DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2012


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     2   

1.01 General

     2   

ARTICLE II ALLOCATION OF TAXES

     9   

2.01 General Allocation of Taxes

     9   

2.02 Income Tax Allocation for Year of Distribution

     10   

2.03 Allocation of Tax Attributes and Earnings and Profits

     11   

2.04 Matters Covered by the Employee Matters Agreement

     11   

ARTICLE III PREPARATION OF TAX RETURNS

     11   

3.01 U.S. Federal Income Tax Returns

     11   

3.02 State Income Tax Returns

     11   

3.03 Canadian Income Tax Returns

     11   

3.04 Non-Canadian Foreign Income Tax Returns

     12   

3.05 Non-Income Tax Returns

     12   

3.06 Tax Returns of GroceryCo Canada and SnackCo Canada

     12   

3.07 Special Rules Relating to the Preparation of Tax Returns

     12   

3.08 Right to Review Tax Returns

     13   

3.09 Appointment

     13   

ARTICLE IV CARRYBACKS REFUNDS AND TAX BENEFITS

     13   

4.01 Carrybacks

     13   

4.02 Refunds

     14   

4.03 Residual TSA Receivables, Specified TSA Receivables, and FIN 45 Receivables

     14   

4.04 Tax Benefits

     15   

4.05 Canadian Royalty Adjustments

     16   

ARTICLE V INDEMNIFICATION

     17   

5.01 General Indemnification

     17   

5.02 Indemnification for Non-Canadian Transaction Taxes

     17   

5.03 Indemnification for Canadian Transaction Taxes

     18   

5.04 Indemnification Payments

     18   

ARTICLE VI REPRESENTATIONS

     19   

6.01 SnackCo and GroceryCo Representations

     19   

ARTICLE VII COVENANTS

     19   

7.01 SnackCo and GroceryCo Covenants

     19   

7.02 Specific GroceryCo Covenants

     19   

7.03 Canadian Butterfly Transactions

     20   

 

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ARTICLE VIII TAX CONTESTS

     21   

8.01 Notice

     21   

8.02 Representation with Respect to Tax Contests

     21   

ARTICLE IX PAYMENTS

     23   

9.01 Method of Payment

     23   

9.02 Interest

     23   

9.03 Characterization of Payments

     23   

9.04 Tax Gross Up

     23   

9.05 Recoverable Taxes

     23   

ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS

     24   

10.01 Cooperation and Exchange of Information

     24   

10.02 Retention of Records

     25   

10.03 Dispute Resolution

     26   

10.04 Changes in Law

     26   

10.05 Confidentiality

     26   

10.06 Successors

     26   

10.07 Authorization, etc

     27   

10.08 Notices

     27   

10.09 Entire Agreement

     27   

10.10 Section Captions

     27   

10.11 Governing Law

     27   

10.12 Counterparts

     28   

10.13 References Include Group Members

     28   

10.14 Waivers and Amendments

     28   

10.15 Effective Date

     28   

10.16 Termination

     28   

 

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TAX SHARING AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

THIS TAX SHARING AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is between Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation (“SnackCo”), and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“GroceryCo”) (sometimes referred to herein individually as “Party”, or together, as “Parties”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, SnackCo is the common parent corporation of an affiliated group of corporations (the “SnackCo Consolidated Return Group”) within the meaning of Section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”);

WHEREAS, GroceryCo is a member of the affiliated group of corporations with respect to which SnackCo is the common parent corporation;

WHEREAS, SnackCo acting through itself, its Subsidiaries and other entities in which it has a direct or indirect ownership interest, currently conducts the GroceryCo Business and the SnackCo Business;

WHEREAS, the SnackCo Board of Directors has determined that it is appropriate, desirable, and in the best interest of SnackCo and its shareholders to separate SnackCo into two publicly traded companies: (i) GroceryCo, which following the Distribution will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the GroceryCo Business; and (ii) SnackCo, which following the Distribution will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the SnackCo Business;

WHEREAS, as set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement by and between SnackCo and GroceryCo (the “Distribution Agreement”) and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, SnackCo will cause itself and each of its Subsidiaries to undergo the Internal Reorganization;

WHEREAS, as set forth in the Distribution Agreement, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, SnackCo will distribute on a pro rata basis to the holders of SnackCo common stock all of the outstanding shares of GroceryCo common stock then owned by SnackCo (the “Distribution”);

WHEREAS, the Internal Reorganization and the Distribution are intended to qualify as tax-free to SnackCo, its shareholders, and GroceryCo under Sections 368 and 355 of the Code; and

WHEREAS, in contemplation of the Distribution, pursuant to which GroceryCo (and each of its direct and indirect Subsidiaries) will cease to be a member of the SnackCo Consolidated Return Group, the Parties hereto have determined to enter into this Agreement, setting forth their agreement with respect to certain tax matters.

NOW, THEREFORE in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

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ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

1.01 General . For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms set forth below shall have the following meanings.

Asset ” has the meaning set forth in the Distribution Agreement.

Brands LLC ” means Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC.

Butterfly Completion Date ” means the date on which the transactions comprising step 61 and steps 68 through 84.1 of the Ruling issued by the CRA are completed.

Butterfly Transactions ” means each of the transactions comprising steps 60 through 63, steps 68 through 84.1, and steps 123 and 124 of the Ruling issued by the CRA.

Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement ” means the asset transfer agreement by and between SnackCo Canada and GroceryCo Canada.

Canadian Income Tax ” means any Income Tax imposed by Canada or any political subdivision thereof.

Canadian Royalty Adjustment ” means any adjustment to a royalty paid by GroceryCo Canada to Brands LLC with respect to any Pre-Distribution Period.

Canadian Tax-Free Status ” means the Canadian Income Tax position of the applicable parties relating to the Butterfly Transactions that would arise on the assumptions that (i) each of the rulings and opinions contained in any Ruling issued by the CRA applied to determine such Income Tax position of the applicable parties and (ii) the requisite conditions for such rulings and opinions as set out in any Ruling request submitted to the CRA were satisfied.

Canadian Transaction Tax Contest ” means any Tax Contest that relates to Canadian Transaction Taxes.

Canadian Transaction Tax ” means any Transaction Tax imposed by Canada or any political subdivision thereof.

Controlling Party ” means, (i) with respect to any Tax Contest involving any Tax other than a Transaction Tax, the Party (or any member of its Group) that has the liability under Section 2.01 of this Agreement or under the Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement for the Tax directly resulting from such Tax Contest and (ii) with respect to any Tax Contest involving any Transaction Tax, the Party that has the right to control such Tax Contest as provided in Section 8.02(b) or (c) of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, (a) SnackCo shall be the Controlling Party with respect to any Tax Contest related to any U.S. Federal Income Tax attributable to any Pre-Distribution Period the resolution of which could result in any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group being liable for a State Income Tax and (b) competent authority claims shall be addressed in Section 10.01(d) of this Agreement.

 

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CRA ” means the Canada Revenue Agency.

Danone Master Sale and Purchase Agreement ” means the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement dated as of October 29, 2007 by and between Groupe Danone S.A. and Kraft Foods Global, Inc.

Distribution Date ” means the date on which the Distribution becomes effective.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Tax Sharing and Indemnification Agreement ” means the Tax Sharing and Indemnification Agreement dated as of May 1, 2008 by and between Cadbury Schweppes plc and Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

Effective Realization ” (and the correlative terms “Effectively Realized” or “Effectively Realizes”) means, with respect to a Tax Benefit, including from the use of any Tax Attribute, the earliest to occur of (i) the receipt by SnackCo or GroceryCo (or any other member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group or any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group) of cash from a Taxing Authority reflecting such Tax Benefit or (ii) the application of such Tax Benefit to reduce any payments, including estimated Tax payments, with respect to (A) the Tax liability on a Tax Return of any of such entities or of any consolidated group of which any of such entities is a member or (B) any other outstanding Tax liability of any of such entities or of any such consolidated group.

Employee Matters Agreement ” means the Employee Matters Agreement by and between SnackCo and GroceryCo.

Filing Party ” means the Party (or member of its respective Group) that is responsible for filing or furnishing a given Tax Return pursuant to Article III of this Agreement.

FIN 45 Indemnity Obligation ” means any obligation or indemnity attributable to or imposed with respect to any Tax under the Dr Pepper Snapple Group Tax Sharing and Indemnification Agreement or the Danone Master Sale and Purchase Agreement.

FIN 45 TSA Receivable ” means any right to receive any amount attributable to or with respect to any Tax under the Dr Pepper Snapple Group Tax Sharing and Indemnification Agreement or the Danone Master Sale and Purchase Agreement.

Final Determination ” means (i) with respect to U.S. Federal Income Taxes, a “determination” as defined in Section 1313(a) of the Code and, with respect to Taxes other than U.S. Federal Income Taxes, any decision, judgment, decree or other order by a court of competent jurisdiction that, under applicable law, is not subject to further appeal, review or modification through proceedings or otherwise; (ii) the execution of an IRS Form 870-AD or other closing agreement or accepted offer in compromise under Sections 7121 or 7122 of the Code, or a comparable agreement under the laws of a state, local, or foreign taxing jurisdiction; (iii) the payment of Tax by any member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group or the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group with respect to any item disallowed or adjusted by a Taxing Authority, provided that the Controlling Party determines that no action should be taken to recoup such payment; (iv) a final settlement resulting from a competent authority determination; or (v) any other final disposition, by mutual agreement of the Parties or by reason of the expiration of a statute of limitations or period for the filing of claims for refunds, amended Tax Returns, or appeals from adverse determinations.

 

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Foreign Country ” means (i) any country other than the United States, (ii) any possession or territory of the United States, including but not limited to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or (iii) any political subdivision of a country identified in (i) above or any possession or territory of the United States identified in (ii) above.

GroceryCo Business ” has the meaning set forth in the Distribution Agreement.

GroceryCo Canada ” means Kraft Canada Inc.

GroceryCo Liability ” means any Tax, Residual Indemnity Obligation, or Specified Indemnity Obligation that GroceryCo or any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group is liable for under Section 2.01 of this Agreement.

GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group ” means GroceryCo, all Persons that are Subsidiaries of GroceryCo immediately after the Distribution, and Persons that become Subsidiaries of GroceryCo thereafter; provided however,

(a) if any Person that is a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group at any time after the Distribution subsequently becomes a Subsidiary of SnackCo, such Person will not be treated as a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group with respect to any Tax Year or portion thereof beginning after the date such Subsidiary becomes a Subsidiary of SnackCo; and

(b) if any Person that is a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group at any time after the Distribution subsequently becomes a Subsidiary of GroceryCo, such Subsidiary will only be treated as a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group with respect to any Tax Year or portion thereof beginning after the date such Subsidiary becomes a Subsidiary of GroceryCo.

Group ” means the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group or the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group, as the context requires.

Income Tax ” means all Taxes (i) based upon, measured by, or calculated with respect to, net income, net profits or deemed net profits (including, without limitation, any capital gains Tax, minimum Tax based upon, measured by, or calculated with respect to, net income, net profits or deemed net profits, any Tax on items of Tax preference and depreciation recapture or clawback, but not including sales, use, real or personal property, gross or net receipts, gross profits, transfer and similar Taxes), (ii) without limiting (i) hereof, imposed by a Foreign Country that qualify under Section 903 of the Code or (iii) based upon, measured by, or calculated with respect to multiple bases (including, but not limited to, corporate franchise and occupation Taxes) if such Taxes may be based upon, measured by, or calculated with respect to one or more bases described in clause (i) above. Notwithstanding the above, the Taxes described in clause (iii) shall be considered Income Taxes only to the extent that such Taxes exceed the hypothetical amount of such Taxes that would have been imposed had all of the bases described in clause (i) on which such Taxes are based, measured, or calculated been equal to zero. For the avoidance of doubt, any amount withheld with respect to any Income Tax of another Person shall not be considered an Income Tax for purposes of this Agreement.

 

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Internal Reorganization ” means all of the transactions, other than the Distribution, described in the document entitled “Detailed Structure Charts” delivered by SnackCo to GroceryCo.

IRS ” means the United States Internal Revenue Service.

Liability ” has the meaning set forth in the Distribution Agreement.

Non-Canadian Foreign Income Tax ” means any Income Tax, other than a Canadian Income Tax, imposed by any Foreign Country.

Non-Canadian Transaction Tax Contest ” means any Tax Contest that relates to Non-Canadian Transaction Taxes.

Non-Canadian Transaction Tax ” means any Transaction Tax, other than a Canadian Transaction Tax.

Non-Controlling Party ” means, with respect to any Tax Contest, the Party (or member of its Group) that is not the Controlling Party or a member of the same Group as the Controlling Party.

Non-Filing Party ” means, with respect to any Tax Return, the Party (or member of its Group) that is not the Filing Party or a member of the same Group as the Filing Party.

Non-Income Tax ” means any Tax other than an Income Tax, including, for the avoidance of doubt, any domestic or foreign national, federal, state, provincial, territorial, possession, county, or local sales, use, value added, privilege, transfer, documentary, stamp, duties, recording, goods and services, harmonized sales, anti-dumping, countervail, land transfer, and similar Taxes and fees (including any penalties, interest or additions thereto) whether or not related to the Internal Reorganization or the Distribution, imposed upon any Party hereto or any member of its Group.

Person ” means any individual, corporation, company, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, or other entity of any kind.

Post-Distribution Period ” means any Tax Year (or portion thereof) beginning after the Distribution Date.

Pre-Distribution Period ” means any Tax Year (or portion thereof) ending on or before the Distribution Date.

Recoverable Tax ” means all sales, use, retail sales, excise, goods and services, harmonized sales, value-added, transfer, recording, privilege, documentary, registration, conveyance, real estate transfer, excise, license, stamp, or similar Taxes that are recoverable by either Party (or any member of its Group) under applicable law governing the payment of such

 

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Taxes, including, but not limited to, the Canadian Federal Foods and Services Tax imposed pursuant to Part IX of the Excise Tax Act (Canada), the Harmonized Sales Tax imposed pursuant to Part IX of the Excise Tax Act (Canada), and the Quebec Sales Tax imposed pursuant to the Act respecting the Quebec sales tax (Quebec), and other similar recoverable Taxes in other jurisdictions.

Residual Indemnity Obligation ” means any obligation or liability attributable to or imposed with respect to any Tax under any tax sharing/allocation, purchase and sale, or similar agreement (other than this Agreement) entered into on or prior to the Distribution Date, other than any Specified Indemnity Obligation or any FIN 45 Indemnity Obligation.

Residual TSA Receivable ” means the right to receive any amount attributable to or with respect to any Tax under any tax sharing/allocation, purchase and sale, or similar agreement (other than this Agreement) entered into on or prior to the Distribution Date, other than any Specified TSA Receivable or any FIN 45 TSA Receivable.

Ruling ” means (i) all private letter rulings issued by the IRS, (ii) all advance income tax rulings and opinions issued by the CRA, or (iii) any other ruling issued by a Taxing Authority, including without limitation Puerto Rico, relating to the Butterfly Transactions, the Internal Reorganization and/or the Distribution (whether granted prior to, on, or after the date hereof), requests for such rulings, including all supplemental requests and information submissions, and any exhibit to any of the foregoing.

Ruling and Tax Opinion Documents ” means (i) any Ruling and (ii) any Tax opinion related to the Internal Reorganization and/or the Distribution delivered by Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP and including all exhibits thereto, which contain, inter alia, information and representations provided by SnackCo and GroceryCo in connection with the Internal Reorganization and the Distribution.

SnackCo Business ” has the meaning set forth in the Distribution Agreement.

SnackCo Canada ” means Mondelez Canada Inc.

SnackCo Liability ” means any Tax, Residual Indemnity Obligation, Specified Indemnity Obligation, or FIN 45 Indemnity Obligation that SnackCo or any member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group is liable for under Section 2.01 of this Agreement.

SnackCo Post-Distribution Group ” means SnackCo, all Persons that are Subsidiaries of SnackCo immediately after the Distribution, and Persons that become Subsidiaries of SnackCo thereafter; provided however,

(a) if any Person that is a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group becomes a Subsidiary of GroceryCo at any time after the Distribution, such Person will not be treated as a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group with respect to any Tax Year or portion thereof beginning after the date such Subsidiary becomes a Subsidiary of GroceryCo; and

 

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(b) if any such Person that is a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group becomes a Subsidiary of SnackCo at any time after the Distribution, such Subsidiary will only be treated as a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group with respect to any Tax Year or portion thereof beginning after the date such Subsidiary becomes a Subsidiary of SnackCo.

SnackCo Pre-Distribution Group ” means SnackCo and all Persons that are or were Subsidiaries of SnackCo at any time prior to the Distribution, including any predecessors of SnackCo or of any such Person. For the avoidance of doubt, the SnackCo Pre-Distribution Group includes GroceryCo.

Specified Indemnity Obligation ” means any obligation or indemnity attributable to or imposed with respect to any Tax under any of the tax sharing/allocation, purchase and sale, or similar agreements identified on Schedule 1.2(16) or Schedule 1.2(25) of the Distribution Agreement.

Specified TSA Receivable ” means any right to receive any amount attributable to or with respect to any Tax under any of the tax sharing/allocation, purchase and sale, or similar agreements identified on Schedule 1.2(16) or Schedule 1.2(25) of the Distribution Agreement.

State Income Tax ” means any Income Tax imposed by any state of the United States (or the District of Columbia) or by any political subdivision of any such state (or the District of Columbia).

Subsidiary ” means any corporation, partnership, or other legal entity (or any successor thereto) directly or indirectly “controlled” by any other Person; for purposes of this definition, “control” means the ownership of greater than or equal to 50% of the ownership interests (by vote or value) of such corporation, partnership, or other legal entity (or any successor thereto).

Tax ” or “ Taxes ” shall mean all domestic and foreign national, federal, state, provincial, territorial, possession, county, local, or other taxes, levies, or imposts, including any net income, alternative or add-on minimum tax, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, goods and services, harmonized sale, ad valorem, value added, transfer, franchise, profits, license, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, capital stock, occupation, property, royalty, capital, workers’ compensation, employer health, pension plan, anti-dumping, countervail, production, real property gains, social security or disability, environmental or windfall profit tax, premium, custom duty or other tax, governmental fee, or other like assessment or charge of any kind whatsoever, together with any interest, penalty, addition to tax or additional amount imposed by any Taxing Authority responsible for the imposition of any such tax (United States or non-United States). For the avoidance of doubt, Tax includes any interest, penalty, addition to tax or additional amount imposed by any Taxing Authority only to the extent such item is actually paid to or charged by the Taxing Authority, and does not include any hypothetical amounts not actually paid to or charged by the Taxing Authority.

 

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Tax Attribute ” means any domestic or foreign national, federal, state, provincial territorial, possession, county, or local net operating loss, net capital loss, general business credit, foreign tax credit, charitable deduction, or any other loss, credit, deduction, or Tax attribute that could reduce any Tax (including, without limitation, deductions, credits, alternative minimum net operating loss carryforwards related to alternative minimum taxes or additions to the basis of property) or any foreign equivalent thereof whether computed on a consolidated, combined or unitary basis.

Tax Benefit ” means an amount by which the Tax liability of a Group is reduced (including by any item of loss or deduction, any reduction of income by virtue of increased Tax basis, any entitlement to a refund or credit, or otherwise), provided that any reference in this definition to Tax shall include, without limitation, a reference to a recovery of statutory interest.

Tax Contest ” means any audit, review, examination, assessment, notice of deficiency or any other administrative or judicial proceeding with the purpose or effect of redetermining any Taxes (including any administrative or judicial review of any claim for refund).

Tax Detriment ” means an amount by which the Tax liability of a Group is increased (including by any item of income or gain, any increase in income by virtue of decreased Tax basis, any decrease in entitlement to any Tax refund or credit, or otherwise). For purposes of this definition, a Group’s Tax liability shall not be considered to have been increased by the incurrence of any Recoverable Tax unless it can demonstrate that it will not be able to recover such Tax.

Tax Return ” or “ Return ” means any report of Taxes due, any claim for refund of Taxes paid, any information return with respect to Taxes, or any other similar report, statement, declaration or document required to be filed under the Code or other law, including any attachments, exhibits or other materials submitted with any of the foregoing, and including any amendments or supplements to any of the foregoing.

Tax Year ” means, with respect to any Tax, the year, or shorter period, if applicable, for which the Tax is reported as provided under applicable law.

Tax-Free Status ” means (i) the transactions comprising the Internal Reorganization and the Distribution qualifying for Tax-free treatment under Sections 368, 355 or 351 of the Code, (ii) the Butterfly Transactions qualifying for Canadian Tax-Free Status and (iii) the transactions comprising the Internal Reorganization and the Distribution qualifying for Tax-free treatment under comparable provisions of state, local, Puerto Rican and other foreign law.

Taxing Authority ” means any governmental authority (whether domestic or foreign, and including, without limitation, any country, state, province, territory, possession, county, municipality, or other political subdivision) responsible for the imposition or collection of any Tax.

Transaction Taxes ” means (i) all Income Taxes of any member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group or any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group resulting from, or arising in connection with, the failure of the transactions comprising the Internal Reorganization or the Distribution to have Tax-Free Status and (ii) all Income Taxes of any third party for which any member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group or any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group is or becomes liable resulting from, or arising in connection with, the failure of the transactions comprising the Internal Reorganization or the Distribution to have Tax-Free Status.

 

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United States ” or “ U.S. ” means the United States of America.

U.S. Federal Income Tax ” means any Income Tax imposed by the United States.

U.S. Federal Withholding Tax ” means (i) any Tax imposed or required to be withheld under Chapter 3 of the Code or (ii) any Tax imposed or required to be withheld or deducted from wages under Chapters 21, 23 or 24 of the Code, both of which shall be considered a Non-Income Tax for purposes of this Agreement.

ARTICLE II

ALLOCATION OF TAXES

2.01 General Allocation of Taxes .

(a) Income Tax Allocation to SnackCo . SnackCo shall be liable for (i) all U.S. Federal Income Taxes attributable to any Pre-Distribution Period that are imposed on any member of the SnackCo Pre-Distribution Group, including but not limited to joint and several liability under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6, (ii) all Non-Canadian Foreign Income Taxes attributable to any Pre-Distribution Period that are imposed on any member of the SnackCo Pre-Distribution Group, (iii) all Income Taxes attributable to any Post-Distribution Period that are imposed on any member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group other than SnackCo Canada and (iv) any Residual Indemnity Obligations that relate to U.S. Federal Income Taxes or Non-Canadian Foreign Income Taxes.

(b) Income Tax Allocation to GroceryCo . GroceryCo shall be liable for (i) all State Income Taxes attributable to any Pre-Distribution Period that are imposed on any member of the SnackCo Pre-Distribution Group, including but not limited to any joint and several liability as to any such State Income Taxes, (ii) all Canadian Income Taxes attributable to any Pre-Distribution Period that are imposed on any member of the SnackCo Pre-Distribution Group other than GroceryCo Canada or SnackCo Canada, (iii) all Income Taxes attributable to any Post-Distribution Period that are imposed on any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group other than GroceryCo Canada and (iv) any Residual Indemnity Obligations that relate to State Income Taxes or Canadian Income Taxes (other than any Residual Indemnity Obligation of GroceryCo Canada).

(c) Non-Income Tax Allocation to SnackCo . SnackCo shall be liable for (i) all U.S. Federal Withholding Taxes attributable to any Pre-Distribution Period with respect to any member of the SnackCo Pre-Distribution Group, (ii) all other Non-Income Taxes imposed on or otherwise due from any member of the SnackCo Pre-Distribution Group other than SnackCo Canada or GroceryCo Canada or the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group other than SnackCo Canada other than those Non-Income Taxes for which GroceryCo is liable under Section 2.01(d) of this Agreement and (iii) any Residual Indemnity Obligations that relate to U.S. Federal Withholding Taxes or Non-Income Taxes other than those for which GroceryCo is liable for under Section 2.01(d) of this Agreement (and excluding any Residual Indemnity Obligation of SnackCo Canada).

 

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(d) Non-Income Tax Allocation to GroceryCo . GroceryCo shall be liable for (i) all Non-Income Taxes imposed on or otherwise due from any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group other than GroceryCo Canada (but not including U.S. Federal Withholding Taxes attributable to any Pre-Distribution Period with respect to any member of the SnackCo Pre-Distribution Group) and (ii) any Residual Indemnity Obligations that relate to any Non-Income Tax imposed on any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group other than GroceryCo Canada (but not including U.S. Federal Withholding Taxes attributable to any Pre-Distribution Period with respect to any member of the SnackCo Pre-Distribution Group).

(e) Allocation of FIN 45 Indemnity Obligations . SnackCo shall be liable for all FIN 45 Indemnity Obligations (other than any FIN 45 Indemnity Obligation of SnackCo Canada).

(f) Allocation of Specified Indemnity Obligations . SnackCo shall be liable for all Specified Indemnity Obligations (other than any Specified Indemnity Obligation of SnackCo Canada) that are attributable to any tax sharing/allocation, purchase and sale, or similar agreements allocated to it on Schedule 1.2(25) of the Distribution Agreement. GroceryCo shall be liable for all Specified Indemnity Obligations (other than any Specified Indemnity Obligation of GroceryCo Canada) that are attributable to any tax sharing/allocation, purchase and sale, or similar agreements allocated to it on Schedule 1.2(16) of the Distribution Agreement.

(g) Allocation of Transaction Taxes . Notwithstanding any other subsection of this Section 2.01, liability for Transaction Taxes shall be governed solely by Sections 5.02 and 5.03 of this Agreement.

(h) Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement Override . GroceryCo Canada and SnackCo Canada are entering into the Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement addressing the parties’ respective rights and obligations with respect to certain of the matters addressed in this Agreement. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, all Taxes imposed on GroceryCo Canada or SnackCo Canada shall be allocated in accordance with the Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall effect, constitute or change the timing of (i) any transfer, assignment, conveyance or other disposition of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of or to, any right, title, interest or benefit in any Asset owned or held by GroceryCo Canada or SnackCo Canada or (ii) any transfer, assumption, forgiveness or release of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of or to, any Liabilities of GroceryCo Canada or SnackCo Canada. It is intended that the Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement will be drafted in a manner to be consistent with and implement the concepts that are described and implemented in this Agreement as they relate to the Assets and Liabilities of GroceryCo Canada or SnackCo Canada that are otherwise covered in this Agreement.

2.02 Income Tax Allocation for Year of Distribution . Items of income, gain, loss, deduction, and credit shall be apportioned between Pre-Distribution Periods and Post-Distribution Periods in accordance with the principles of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-76(b) as reasonably interpreted and applied by SnackCo. Unless agreed to by the Parties in

 

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writing, SnackCo shall not make an election under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-76(b)(2)(ii) to use the ratable allocation method. If the Parties agree to use the ratable allocation method, the members of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group shall provide to SnackCo such statements as are required under the regulations and other appropriate assistance.

2.03 Allocation of Tax Attributes and Earnings and Profits . SnackCo shall in good faith advise GroceryCo in writing of the portion, if any, of any earnings and profits, Tax Attribute, overall foreign loss, capitalized research and development expenditures or other consolidated, combined or unitary attribute which SnackCo determines shall be allocated or apportioned to the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group under applicable law as a result of the Internal Reorganization or the Distribution. The Parties hereby agree that in the absence of controlling legal authority or unless otherwise provided under this Agreement, Tax Attributes shall be allocated to the legal entity that created such Tax Attributes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, SnackCo shall allocate all Oregon energy tax credits to GroceryCo. GroceryCo and all members of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group shall prepare all Tax Returns in accordance with such written notice. As soon as practicable after receipt of a written request from GroceryCo, SnackCo shall use its best efforts to provide copies of any studies, reports, and work papers supporting such allocations and apportionments. In the event of a subsequent adjustment by a Taxing Authority to such allocations and apportionments, SnackCo shall promptly notify GroceryCo in writing of such adjustment.

2.04 Matters Covered by the Employee Matters Agreement . Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, any matter relating to Taxes (including, but not limited to, any allocation of a Tax liability, the preparation of any Tax Return, any withholding obligation, or any reporting obligation) covered by the Employee Matters Agreement shall be governed by the Employee Matters Agreement.

ARTICLE III

PREPARATION OF TAX RETURNS

3.01 U.S. Federal Income Tax Returns . The Party that is liable for any U.S. Federal Income Tax liability under Section 2.01 of this Agreement shall prepare and file the Tax Return and any other Returns, documents, or statements required to be filed with the IRS with respect to the determination of such U.S. Federal Income Tax liability.

3.02 State Income Tax Returns . The Parties shall cooperate to determine which Party (or member of their respective Groups) will be responsible for preparing and filing each State Income Tax Return due with respect to the Tax Year in which the Distribution occurs (including any short period beginning after the Distribution) or any Tax Year ending prior to the Distribution and any other Returns, documents, or statements required to be filed with the appropriate Taxing Authority with respect to the determination of such State Income Tax liability.

3.03 Canadian Income Tax Returns . The Party that is liable for any Canadian Income Tax liability under Section 2.01 of this Agreement shall prepare and file (or shall cause the appropriate member of its Group to prepare and file) such Tax Return and any other Returns,

 

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documents, or statements required to be filed with the appropriate Taxing Authorities with respect to the determination of such Canadian Income Tax liability. For the avoidance of doubt, the preceding sentence shall not apply to any Tax Return required by applicable law to be filed by GroceryCo Canada or SnackCo Canada.

3.04 Non-Canadian Foreign Income Tax Returns . The Party that is liable for any Non-Canadian Foreign Income Tax liability under Section 2.01 of this Agreement shall prepare and file (or shall cause the appropriate member of its Group to prepare and file) such Tax Return and any other Returns, documents, or statements required to be filed with the appropriate Taxing Authority with respect to the determination of such Non-Canadian Foreign Income Tax liability.

3.05 Non-Income Tax Returns . The Party that is liable for any Non-Income Tax liability under Section 2.01 of this Agreement shall prepare and file (or shall cause the appropriate member of its Group to prepare and file) such Tax Return and any other Returns, documents, or statements required to be filed with the appropriate Taxing Authorities or other Persons with respect to the determination of such Non-Income Tax liability or otherwise. For the avoidance of doubt, the preceding sentence shall not apply to any Tax Return required by applicable law to be filed by GroceryCo Canada or SnackCo Canada.

3.06 Tax Returns of GroceryCo Canada and SnackCo Canada . Any Tax Return required to be filed by GroceryCo Canada under applicable law shall be filed by GroceryCo Canada. Any Tax Return required to be filed by SnackCo Canada under applicable law shall be filed by SnackCo Canada.

3.07 Special Rules Relating to the Preparation of Tax Returns .

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, in the case of any Tax Return for or that includes a Pre-Distribution Period, the Filing Party pursuant to this Article III shall prepare (or shall cause the appropriate member of it Group to prepare) such Tax Return in accordance with past practices, accounting methods, elections or conventions (“Past Practices”) used by the SnackCo Pre-Distribution Group with respect to the Tax Return in question, and, to the extent any items are not covered by Past Practices, in accordance with reasonable Tax accounting practices. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any Tax Return described in the preceding sentence, the Filing Party (or the appropriate member of its Group) shall not be required to follow Past Practices if (i) the Non-Filing Party consents in writing to the proposed method of reporting (not to be unreasonably withheld), (ii) the Filing Party (or the appropriate member of its Group) receives a “should” level opinion from a nationally recognized law firm that the proposed method of reporting is correct or (iii) there is no substantial authority for the use of such Past Practices. In addition, unless otherwise required by applicable law, in the preparation and filing of any Tax Return for or that includes a Pre-Distribution Period, the Filing Party shall not take (or shall cause the appropriate member of its Group not to take) any position (or make any election) that is inconsistent with any position taken or election made by SnackCo in connection with the preparation and filing of any consolidated U.S. Federal Income Tax Return that includes any Pre-Distribution Period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to the preparation of any such Tax Return, the Filing Party shall not discriminate (or shall cause the appropriate member of its Group not to discriminate) against any member of the Non-Filing Party’s Group.

 

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(b) SnackCo and GroceryCo shall prepare (and shall cause the members of its respective Group to prepare) all Tax Returns consistent with the Tax treatment of the Internal Reorganization and the Distribution set forth in the Ruling and Tax Opinion Documents.

3.08 Right to Review Tax Returns . In the event that (i) the Non-Filing Party (or any member of its Group) is liable for some or all of the Taxes reported on a Tax Return or (ii) the Non-Filing Party (with respect to a Tax Return) (or member of its Group) must prepare another Tax Return consistent with the treatment included in such Tax Return, no later than thirty days (or fifteen days in the case of a State Income Tax Return) prior to the date on which any other such Tax Return is required to be filed (taking into account any valid extensions), the Filing Party shall provide such Tax Return for review and comment by the Non-Filing Party, and the Filing Party shall consider any comments in good faith. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Party responsible for filing any tax return described in (i) above shall not file such Return without the consent of the Non-Filing Party (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed). For the avoidance of doubt, no State Income Tax Return that includes a Pre-Distribution Period that any member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group is responsible for filing under Section 3.02 of this Agreement shall be filed without GroceryCo’s consent (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

3.09 Appointment . Each member of the Non-Filing Party’s Group hereby irrevocably appoints the Filing Party as its agent and attorney-in-fact to take any action (including the execution of documents) the Filing Party may deem necessary or appropriate to implement this Article III.

ARTICLE IV

CARRYBACKS REFUNDS AND TAX BENEFITS

4.01 Carrybacks .

(a) If any member of the Non-Filing Party’s Group generates a Tax Attribute during a Post-Distribution Period that can be carried back to a Pre-Distribution Period, then, upon the request of the Non-Filing Party, the Filing Party, at the Non-Filing Party’s expense, shall file (or shall cause the appropriate member of its Group to file) a claim for refund arising from such carryback and will pay to the Non-Filing Party the actual Tax Benefit from the carryback within thirty days of Effective Realization by any member of the Filing Party’s Group. Such Tax Benefit shall be equal to the excess of (i) the amount of Tax that would have been payable (or of the Tax refund actually receivable) by the Party (or member of its Group) liable for the Tax reported on such Tax Return for such period in the absence of such carryback, over (ii) the amount of Tax actually payable for such period (or of the Tax refund that would have been receivable) by the Party (or member of its Group) liable for the Tax reported on such Tax Return. In the absence of controlling legal authority, if the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group and the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group can both carryback Tax Attributes from the same Post-Distribution Period to a Pre-Distribution Period and both Parties Tax Attributes cannot be fully utilized, the Tax Attributes of both Groups shall be carried back proportionately to the Tax Attributes each Party is seeking to utilize.

 

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(b) If, subsequent to the payment by the Filing Party to the Non-Filing Party of any amount pursuant to (or in accordance with the principles of) Section 4.01(a) of this Agreement, there shall be a Final Determination that results in a disallowance or a reduction of the Tax Attributes of the Non-Filing Party’s Group so carried back, the Non-Filing Party shall repay to the Filing Party, within thirty days after such Final Determination, any amount that would not have been payable to the Non-Filing Party pursuant to (or in accordance with the principles of) Section 4.01(a) of this Agreement had the Tax Benefit been determined in light of the Final Determination. In addition, the Non-Filing Party shall hold each member of the Filing Party’s Group harmless from any penalty or interest payable by any member of the Filing Party’s Group as a result of any such Final Determination. Any such amount shall be paid by the Non-Filing Party within thirty days of the payment by the Filing Party’s Group of any such penalty or interest.

(c) For purposes of this Section 4.01, GroceryCo (or the applicable member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group) shall be considered the Filing Party for all State Income Tax Returns for which it is liable for the Tax under Section 2.01 of this Agreement.

4.02 Refunds .

(a) If a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group Effectively Realizes a refund, offset, or credit that relates to a Tax for which a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group is liable under this Agreement, SnackCo shall remit to GroceryCo within thirty days of Effective Realization the amount of such refund, offset, or credit, together with any interest received thereon.

(b) If a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group Effectively Realizes a refund, offset, or credit that relates to a Tax for which a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group is liable under this Agreement, GroceryCo shall remit to SnackCo within thirty days of Effective Realization the amount of such refund, offset, or credit, together with any interest received thereon.

4.03 Residual TSA Receivables, Specified TSA Receivables, and FIN 45 Receivables .

(a) If a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group receives a cash payment pursuant to a Residual TSA Receivable or a Specified TSA Receivable with respect to a Tax for which a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group would be liable under Section 2.01 of this Agreement, SnackCo shall remit to GroceryCo within thirty days of receiving such cash payment the amount of such cash payment.

(b) If a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group receives a cash payment pursuant to a Residual TSA Receivable, a Specified TSA Receivable, or a FIN 45 Receivable with respect to a Tax for which a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group would be liable under Section 2.01 of this Agreement, GroceryCo shall remit to SnackCo within thirty days of receiving such cash payment the amount of such cash payment.

 

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4.04 Tax Benefits .

(a) If, as a result of an adjustment pursuant to a Final Determination to any Tax for which a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group is liable hereunder, a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group realizes a Tax Benefit that it would not have realized but for such adjustment (determined on a with and without basis), GroceryCo shall pay to SnackCo the Tax Benefit from such adjustment within thirty days of the later of the date on which (i) the member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group Effectively Realizes such Tax Benefit or (ii) GroceryCo receives written notice and demand from SnackCo for payment of the amount due, accompanied by evidence of such adjustment describing in reasonable detail the particulars relating thereto. Provided, however, that the amount GroceryCo shall pay to SnackCo under this Section 4.04(a) related to any adjustment shall not exceed the lesser of (x) the Tax Benefit(s) Effectively Realized (whether Effectively Realized with respect to the same taxable period or one or more other taxable periods) by the member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group or (y) the Tax Detriment incurred by the member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group. In the event that GroceryCo disagrees with any such calculation described in this Section 4.04(a), GroceryCo shall notify SnackCo in writing within thirty days of receiving the written calculations set forth above in this Section 4.04(a). The Parties shall resolve any such disagreement in accordance with Section 10.03 of this Agreement.

(b) If, as a result of an adjustment pursuant to a Final Determination to any Tax for which a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group is liable hereunder, a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group realizes a Tax Benefit that it would not have realized but for such adjustment (determined on a with and without basis), SnackCo shall pay to GroceryCo the Tax Benefit from such adjustment within thirty days of the later of the date on which (i) the member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group Effectively Realizes such Tax Benefit or (ii) SnackCo receives written notice and demand from GroceryCo for payment of the amount due, accompanied by evidence of such adjustment describing in reasonable detail the particulars relating thereto. Provided, however, the amount SnackCo shall pay to GroceryCo under this Section 4.04(b) related to any adjustment shall not exceed the lesser of (x) the Tax Benefit(s) Effectively Realized (whether Effectively Realized with respect to the same taxable period or one or more other taxable periods) by the member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group or (y) the Tax Detriment incurred by the member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group. In the event that SnackCo disagrees with any such calculation described in this Section 4.04(b), SnackCo shall notify GroceryCo in writing within thirty days of receiving the written calculation set forth above in this Section 4.04(b). The Parties shall resolve any such disagreements in accordance with Section 10.03 of this Agreement.

(c) If, subsequent to a payment by SnackCo or GroceryCo, as appropriate, to the other Party of an amount pursuant to (or in accordance with the principles of) Sections 4.04(a) or 4.04(b) of this Agreement, there shall be a Final Determination that results in a disallowance or a reduction of the Effectively Realized Tax Benefit, the other Party shall repay to SnackCo or GroceryCo, as appropriate, within thirty days after such Final Determination, any amount that would not have been payable to the other Party pursuant to (or in accordance with the principles of) Sections 4.04(a) or 4.04(b) of this Agreement had the Tax Benefit been determined in light of the Final Determination. In addition, that Party receiving a payment from the other Party pursuant to Sections 4.04(a) or 4.04(b) of this Agreement shall hold each member

 

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of the other Party’s Group harmless from any penalty or interest payable by any member of the other Party’s Group as a result of any such Final Determination. Any such amount shall be paid by the other Party within thirty days of the payment by the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group or the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group, as appropriate, of any such penalty or interest.

4.05 Canadian Royalty Adjustments .

(a) Obligation to Pay Tax Benefit .

(i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Article IV, if, pursuant to a Final Determination, there is a Canadian Royalty Adjustment that results in a reduction of a royalty payment deemed to be paid for Tax purposes by GroceryCo Canada to Brands LLC and SnackCo (or any member of its Group) realizes a Tax Benefit with respect to any Pre-Distribution Period that it would not have realized but for the Canadian Royalty Adjustment, it shall pay the amount of the Tax Benefit to GroceryCo within thirty days of Effective Realization of such Tax Benefit.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Article IV, if, pursuant to a Final Determination, there is a Canadian Royalty Adjustment that results in an increase of a royalty payment deemed to be paid for Tax purposes by GroceryCo Canada to Brands LLC and GroceryCo (or any member of its Group) realizes a Tax Benefit with respect to any Pre-Distribution Period that it would not have realized but for the Canadian Royalty Adjustment, it shall pay the amount of the Tax Benefit to SnackCo within thirty days of Effective Realization of such Tax Benefit.

(iii) For purposes of determining the Tax Benefits Effectively Realized by either Party (or by any member of either Party’s Group) as a result of a Canadian Royalty Adjustment, the effect of any foreign tax credits shall not be taken into account.

(b) Cooperation . If a Canadian Royalty Adjustment is proposed, the Parties shall cooperate in good faith and take all actions reasonably necessary to minimize the aggregate Tax liability of the Parties and to obtain any Tax Benefits resulting from such adjustment, including without limitation, filing one or more claims for refund (or protective claims) or seeking competent authority relief. In the event that the Parties seek competent authority relief, it is the intention of the Parties that any result negotiated with the competent authorities would produce the same aggregate Tax liability among the Parties as would result if they remained members of the same affiliated group. Accordingly, the Parties shall cooperate and act in good faith to negotiate such result and shall take such actions as may be reasonably necessary to achieve such result.

(c) Special Issues Attributable to Reductions in Royalty Payments .

(i) In the event there is an agreement between the competent authorities concerning a Canadian Royalty Adjustment that results in a reduction in a royalty deemed to be paid by GroceryCo Canada to Brands LLC, the Parties anticipate that it will be necessary for the excess royalty to be repaid to GroceryCo Canada to avoid the characterization for tax purposes of such excess royalty as a deemed dividend from GroceryCo Canada to Brands LLC. If GroceryCo Canada and Brands LLC had remained members of the same affiliated group, the Parties agree that Brands LLC or its successor would have repaid the excess royalty to GroceryCo Canada in accordance with the procedures established in Revenue Procedure 99-32 (or such other similar procedures as may be agreed by the competent authorities).

 

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(ii) To achieve the same result that would occur if the Parties had remained members of the same affiliated group, the Parties will seek to structure any agreement with the competent authorities so that: (a) a payment will be made to GroceryCo Canada to repay the excess royalty; (b) the payment described in (a) will eliminate any deemed dividend attributable to the excess royalty in both the United States and Canada; (c) the payment in (a) will not result in a permanent transfer of cash from the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group to the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group; and (d) any mechanism put in place to avoid the result described in (c) will not result in any member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group recognizing income in the United States or Canada.

(iii) Consistent with the principles outlined in (ii) above, the Parties will seek to negotiate the following arrangement with the competent authorities: (a) GroceryCo, as the successor in interest for U.S. tax purposes to Kraft Foods Global Brands, Inc. and as the obligor for such liability under the Assumption and Payment Agreement by and between GroceryCo and Brands LLC, will repay or cause to be repaid any excess royalty to GroceryCo Canada consistent with the procedures set forth in Revenue Procedure 99-32 and (b) the payment described in (a) will eliminate any deemed dividend attributable to the excess royalty in both the United States and Canada.

ARTICLE V

INDEMNIFICATION

5.01 General Indemnification .

(a) SnackCo shall indemnify each member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group against and hold it harmless from (i) any SnackCo Liability and (ii) all liabilities, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable expenses of investigation and attorney’s fees and expenses), losses, damages, assessments, settlements or judgments arising out of or incident to the imposition, assessment or assertion of any SnackCo Liability.

(b) GroceryCo shall indemnify each member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group against and hold it harmless from (i) any GroceryCo Liability and (ii) all liabilities, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable expenses of investigation and attorney’s fees and expenses), losses, damages, assessments, settlements or judgments arising out of or incident to the imposition, assessment or assertion of any GroceryCo Liability.

5.02 Indemnification for Non-Canadian Transaction Taxes .

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, SnackCo shall indemnify and hold harmless each member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group from and against (i) any and all Non-Canadian Transaction Taxes that are not the responsibility of GroceryCo pursuant to Section 5.02(b) of this Agreement and (ii) all liabilities, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable expenses of investigation and attorney’s fees and expenses), losses, damages, assessments, settlements or judgments arising out of or incident to the imposition, assessment or assertion of any Tax described in this subsection.

 

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(b) Notwithstanding Section 5.02(a) of this Agreement, GroceryCo shall indemnify and hold harmless each member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group from and against (i) any and all Non-Canadian Transaction Taxes to the extent that such Tax results from or is attributable to (1) any act or failure to act on the part of GroceryCo (or any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group) following the Distribution or (2) any breach by GroceryCo (or any other member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group) of any of the representations or covenants set forth in Articles VI and VII of this Agreement or any representations or covenants made by GroceryCo (or any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group) in the Ruling and Tax Opinion Documents and (ii) all liabilities, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable expenses of investigation and attorney’s fees and expenses), losses, damages, assessments, settlements or judgments arising out of or incident to the imposition, assessment or assertion of any Tax described in this subsection.

5.03 Indemnification for Canadian Transaction Taxes .

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, GroceryCo shall indemnify and hold harmless each member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group from and against (i) any and all Canadian Transaction Taxes that are not the responsibility of SnackCo pursuant to Section 5.03(b) of this Agreement and (ii) all liabilities, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable expenses of investigation and attorney’s fees and expenses), losses, damages, assessments, settlements or judgments arising out of or incident to the imposition, assessment or assertion of any Tax described in this subsection.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 5.03(a) of this Agreement, SnackCo shall indemnify and hold harmless each member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group from and against (i) any and all Canadian Transaction Taxes to the extent that such Tax results from or is attributable to (1) any act or failure to act on the part of SnackCo (or any member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group) following the Distribution or (2) any breach by SnackCo (or any other member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group) of any of the representations or covenants set forth in Articles VI and VII of this Agreement or any representations or covenants made by SnackCo (or any member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group) in the Ruling and Tax Opinion Documents and (ii) all liabilities, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable expenses of investigation and attorney’s fees and expenses), losses, damages, assessments, settlements or judgments arising out of or incident to the imposition, assessment or assertion of any Tax described in this subsection.

5.04 Indemnification Payments . In the event that a Party is entitled to receive indemnification under this Article V with respect to any Tax for which there has been a Final Determination, such Party (“Indemnified Party”) shall send to the other Party (“Indemnifying Party”) an invoice requesting payment accompanied by a statement describing in reasonable detail the amount owed and the particulars relating thereto. The Indemnifying Party shall pay to the Indemnified Party any payment owed under this Article V within thirty days (or within another time period mutually agreed to by the Parties) after the receipt of the invoice for such payment.

 

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ARTICLE VI

REPRESENTATIONS

6.01 SnackCo and GroceryCo Representations . SnackCo and GroceryCo each represent that the information and representations furnished by SnackCo (or any member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group) or GroceryCo (or any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group), as the case may be, in any Ruling and Tax Opinion Documents are accurate and complete as of the date hereof.

ARTICLE VII

COVENANTS

7.01 SnackCo and GroceryCo Covenants . SnackCo and GroceryCo each covenant (i) to use its best efforts to verify that the foregoing representations made by it in Article VI are accurate and complete as of the Distribution Date and (ii) that if, after the date hereof, it obtains information indicating, or otherwise becomes aware, that any such representations are or may be inaccurate or incomplete, promptly to inform SnackCo or GroceryCo, as the case may be.

7.02 Specific GroceryCo Covenants . GroceryCo may not take, and shall cause each member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group not to take, any action inconsistent with the representations in Section 6.01 of this Agreement and the covenants in this Section 7.02 unless, prior to taking such action, GroceryCo (i) provides notification, upon determining that it shall pursue such action, to SnackCo of its plans with respect to such action, and promptly responds to any inquiries made by SnackCo following such notification and (ii) obtains a Ruling from the IRS or obtains an opinion of a nationally recognized law firm that provides that such action will not cause the failure of Tax-Free Status. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the receipt of a Ruling or of an opinion described in clause (ii) above shall not relieve GroceryCo of any of its liabilities or obligations under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any GroceryCo indemnity obligation arising under Section 5.02(b) of this Agreement. GroceryCo covenants to SnackCo that:

(a) During the two-year period following the Distribution Date, GroceryCo shall not (i) liquidate or (ii) merge or consolidate with any other Person in one or more transactions pursuant to which the shareholders of the other Person(s) in such transaction(s) hold directly or indirectly a forty-two percent or greater interest (by vote or value) in the combined company.

(b) During the two-year period following the Distribution Date, GroceryCo and any Subsidiary or group of Subsidiaries that acquire all or substantially all of the GroceryCo’s assets shall not transfer all or substantially all of its assets that constitute GroceryCo’s active trade or business used to satisfy Section 355(b) of the Code to any entity not a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group in any transaction.

 

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(c) During the two-year period following the Distribution Date, GroceryCo directly or indirectly through one or more Subsidiaries shall continue the active conduct of its trade or business used to satisfy Section 355(b) of the Code.

(d) GroceryCo shall not redeem or repurchase GroceryCo stock in a manner contrary to the requirements of Revenue Procedure 96-30 (or any Revenue Procedure replacing or superseding Revenue Procedure 96-30) or in any other manner contrary to the representations made in the Ruling and Tax Opinion Documents.

(e) During the two-year period following the Distribution Date, GroceryCo shall not issue, in one or more transactions, GroceryCo stock (or any instrument that is convertible or exchangeable into such GroceryCo stock) that in the aggregate represents more than a forty-two percent interest (by vote or value) of GroceryCo.

(f) During the two-year period following the Distribution Date, GroceryCo shall not enter into any negotiations, agreements, understandings, or arrangements with respect to transactions or events (including, without limitation, stock issuances, pursuant to the exercise of options or otherwise, option grants, capital contributions or acquisitions or a series of such transactions or events, but excluding the Distribution) that would be reasonably likely, alone or in the aggregate, to cause the Distribution to be treated as part of a plan (i) pursuant to which one or more Persons would acquire directly or indirectly stock of GroceryCo representing a forty-two percent or greater interest (by vote or value) or (ii) which would result in a transaction described in Section 7.02(a) above.

(g) GroceryCo shall not otherwise take any action or fail to take any other action, which action or failure to act would be reasonably likely to result in the imposition of Non-Canadian Transaction Taxes.

(h) For purposes of paragraphs (a), (e), and (f) of this Section 7.02, whether a forty-two percent or greater ownership change is or would be involved in one or more transactions shall be determined under multiple methods that reflect the differing number of GroceryCo shares outstanding at various times (e.g., on the Distribution Date, immediately prior to each transaction, etc.) and the method chosen shall be the one that results in the largest potential ownership change.

7.03 Canadian Butterfly Transactions .

(a) SnackCo and GroceryCo each covenant that it knows of no fact (other than the facts disclosed in any Ruling request submitted to the CRA prior to the date hereof) that may cause the Butterfly Transactions to fail to have Canadian Tax-Free Status; and SnackCo covenants that it, and each member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group, has no plan or intention to take any action inconsistent with any request for a Ruling submitted to the CRA or the Canadian Tax-Free Status or the covenants set forth in this Agreement.

(b) SnackCo will not take or fail to take, or permit any member of its Group to take or fail to take, any action (which includes the undertaking of any transaction) where that action or omission would (i) violate, be inconsistent with or cause to be untrue any covenant, representation or statement made in any Ruling request submitted to the CRA or (ii) prevent, or be reasonably likely to prevent, or be inconsistent with, the Canadian Tax-Free Status.

 

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(c) If SnackCo (or any member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group) intends during the two-year period following the Distribution to undertake any transaction that would be reasonably likely to cause the Butterfly Transactions to fail to qualify for Canadian Tax-Free Status, it shall not undertake such transaction without first obtaining a supplementary Ruling or opinion of a nationally recognized law firm that provides that such transaction will not cause the Butterfly Transactions to fail to qualify for Canadian Tax-Free Status. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the receipt of any Ruling or opinion of a nationally recognized law firm shall not relieve SnackCo of any of its indemnity obligations arising under Article V of this Agreement.

ARTICLE VIII

TAX CONTESTS

8.01 Notice . Each Party shall provide (and shall cause the members of its Group to provide) prompt notice to the other Party of any written communication from a Taxing Authority regarding any pending or threatened Tax audit, assessment or proceeding, or other Tax Contest of which it becomes aware (i) related to any Tax for which it or any member of its Group is indemnified by the other Party under this Agreement, (ii) the resolution of which has the potential to affect the Tax liability of the other Party or any member of its Group under this Agreement or (iii) related to any Residual Indemnity Obligation, Specified Indemnity Obligation, or FIN 45 Indemnity Obligation for which the other Party or any member of such Party’s Group would be liable under this Agreement. Such notice shall attach copies of the pertinent portion of any written communication from a Taxing Authority and contain factual information (to the extent known) describing any asserted Tax liability in reasonable detail and shall be accompanied by copies of any notice and other documents received from any Taxing Authority in respect of any such matters.

8.02 Representation with Respect to Tax Contests .

(a) General . The Controlling Party with respect to any Tax Contest shall have the right to control such Tax Contest, including the right to (i) contest, compromise, or settle any adjustment or deficiency proposed, asserted or assessed as a result of any audit with respect to such Tax; (ii) file, prosecute, compromise or settle any claim for refund with respect to such Tax; and (iii) determine whether any refunds with respect to such Tax shall be paid by way of refund or credited against any liability for any other Tax; provided, however, that, in settling any Tax Contest related to U.S. Federal Income Taxes the compromise or resolution of which could result in GroceryCo (or any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group) having an increased liability for State Income Taxes (a “Specified U.S. Income Tax Contest”), SnackCo shall reasonably attempt to compromise or settle such Specified U.S. Income Tax Contest in a manner that would minimize any resulting GroceryCo liability (or the liability of any member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group) for State Income Taxes, unless doing so would have a material adverse effect on SnackCo.

 

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(b) Non-Canadian Transaction Tax Contests . Notwithstanding Section 8.02(a) of this Agreement, SnackCo shall have sole control over any Non-Canadian Transaction Tax Contest, unless GroceryCo acknowledges in writing that it has sole liability under Section 5.02(b) of this Agreement for any Non-Canadian Transaction Taxes that may arise in such Non-Canadian Transaction Tax Contest, in which case GroceryCo shall have sole control over such Non-Canadian Transaction Tax Contest.

(c) Canadian Transaction Tax Contests . Notwithstanding Section 8.02(a) of this Agreement, GroceryCo shall have sole control over any Canadian Transaction Tax Contest, unless SnackCo acknowledges in writing that it has sole liability under Section 5.03(b) of this Agreement for any Canadian Transaction Taxes that may arise in such Canadian Transaction Tax Contest, in which case SnackCo shall have sole control over such Canadian Transaction Tax Contest.

(d) Information . The Controlling Party shall keep the Non-Controlling Party timely informed with respect to any material information (including, but not limited to, any decision to commence litigation) relating to (i) any Tax Contest that has the potential to affect the Tax liability of the Non-Controlling Party (or any member of its Group) or (ii) any Tax Contest related to any Transaction Taxes.

(e) Participation Rights . The Non-Controlling Party shall have the right, at its own expense, to participate in (including the opportunity to review and provide reasonable comments on the Controlling Party’s communications with a Taxing Authority or any court of law) and advise on (including any strategy for settlement) any Tax Contest that (i) has the potential to affect the Tax liability of the Non-Controlling Party if (1) such Tax Contest is in litigation or (2) such Tax Contest involves an issue with respect to which the IRS has asserted an adjustment in taxable income of at least $100,000,000 in a revenue agent’s report or (ii) relates to Canadian Transaction Taxes if (1) such Tax Contest is in litigation or (2) such Tax Contest involves an issue with respect to which the CRA has asserted an adjustment in taxable income of at least $100,000,000 in a 30-day proposal letter. For the avoidance of doubt, the Controlling Party shall continue to have all rights and authority to control the Tax Contest as set forth in Sections 8.02(a), (b), or (c) of this Agreement regardless of whether the Non-Controlling Party has exercised its participation rights under this Section 8.02(e).

(f) Failure to Notify . The failure of one Party (or any member of its Group) to timely forward notification in accordance with Section 8.01 of this Agreement shall not relieve the other Party of any obligation to pay such Tax or adjustment or indemnify the first Party, except to the extent the other Party (or any member of its Group) was actually materially prejudiced by such failure, and in no event shall such failure relieve the other Party from any other liability or obligation which it may have to the first Party.

(g) Costs . The Controlling Party shall be liable for all costs incurred in connection with a Tax Contest (including any Tax Contest related to any Transaction Taxes), including (i) the payment of any Tax in the event the Controlling Party seeks to litigate any Tax refund in a refund forum, (ii) the posting of any bond or making of any deposit required in connection with such Tax Contest or (iii) the payment of any other amount required to be paid under applicable law with respect to any assessment of Tax whether or not such assessment is subject to further dispute or challenge.

 

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ARTICLE IX

PAYMENTS

9.01 Method of Payment . All payments required by this Agreement shall be made by (i) wire transfer to the appropriate bank account as may from time to time be designated by the Parties for such purpose, or (ii) any other method agreed to by the Parties. All payments due under this Agreement shall be deemed to be paid when available funds are actually received by the payee.

9.02 Interest . Any payment required to be made by this Agreement that is not made on or before the date required hereunder shall accrue interest at a rate equal to the rate of interest from time to time announced publicly by The Wall Street Journal as its prime rate, calculated on the basis of a year of 365 days and the number of days elapsed.

9.03 Characterization of Payments . For all Tax purposes, except as otherwise required pursuant to a Final Determination or other applicable law, the Parties hereto agree to treat, and to cause their respective affiliates to treat, any payment required by this Agreement (to the extent not otherwise treated as a payment in respect of an existing intercompany account) either as a contribution by SnackCo to GroceryCo or as a distribution by GroceryCo to SnackCo, as the case may be, occurring immediately prior to the Distribution.

9.04 Tax Gross Up . In the event that a Party (or member of its Group) receives any indemnity payment under Article V of this Agreement and suffers a Tax Detriment attributable to the receipt of such payment, the amount of such payment shall be increased to place the Party (or member of its Group) receiving the payment in the same after-Tax position it would have enjoyed if there was no Tax Detriment associated with such payment. For the avoidance of doubt, no other payments under this Agreement shall be grossed up, including but not limited to payments made pursuant to Article IV of this Agreement.

9.05 Recoverable Taxes . If a Party (or member of its Group) receives any indemnity or reimbursement payment under this Agreement attributable to a Recoverable Tax that was considered non-recoverable and such Recoverable Tax is later recovered, such Party (or member of its Group) will return the portion of the payment it received attributable to the recovered portion of such Recoverable Tax (determined on a first in, first out basis) to the other Party within thirty days of the date such recovery is Effectively Realized.

 

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ARTICLE X

MISCELLANEOUS

10.01 Cooperation and Exchange of Information .

(a) SnackCo and GroceryCo shall each cooperate fully (and shall cause each member of its respective Group to cooperate fully) with all reasonable requests from the other Party in connection with (1) the preparation and filing of Tax Returns and claims for refund, (2) Tax Contests, (3) the application of Article IV of this Agreement, and (4) all other matters or issues covered by this Agreement (including, without limitation, cooperating in meeting those deadlines reasonably established and determined by the Filing Party or Controlling Party, as the case may be, to facilitate the timely filing of any Tax Return or any filing related to a Tax Contest). Such cooperation shall include, without limitation:

(i) retaining until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, and the provision upon request, of Tax Returns, books, records (including information regarding ownership and Tax basis of property), documentation and other information relating to the Tax Returns, including accompanying schedules, related work papers, and documents relating to rulings or other determinations by Taxing Authorities;

(ii) executing any document that may be necessary or reasonably helpful in connection with any Tax Contest, or the filing of a Tax Return or refund claim by a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group or the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group, including certification, to the best of a member’s knowledge, of the accuracy and completeness of the information it has supplied;

(iii) taking any action (e.g., filing a Ruling request with the relevant Taxing Authority or executing a power of attorney) that is reasonably necessary in order to prepare, file, amend, or take any other action with respect to Tax Returns;

(iv) determining the liability for and the amount of any Taxes, Residual Indemnity Obligations, Specified Indemnity Obligations, or FIN 45 Indemnity Obligations due or the right to and the amount of any refunds of Tax, Residual TSA Receivables, Specified TSA Receivables, or FIN 45 TSA Receivables;

(v) for each Tax Return that includes any Pre-Distribution Period or any Tax Return filed with respect to the year of the Distribution (including any short-year Tax Returns), using the same Tax Return preparation software used to file the SnackCo Consolidated Return Group’s consolidated U.S. Federal Income Tax Return;

(vi) using best efforts to obtain any documentation that may be necessary or reasonably helpful in connection with any of the foregoing;

(vii) using best efforts to calculate and determine any Tax Benefit or Tax Detriment;

(viii) using best efforts to obtain any refund, credit, or other Tax Benefit governed by Section 4.04 of this Agreement, including, for the avoidance of doubt, filing a claim for a protective refund at the request of the other Party;

(ix) using best efforts to make the applicable Party’s (or member of its Group’s) current or former directors, officers, employees, agents and facilities available on a reasonable and mutually convenient basis in connection with the foregoing matters;

 

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(x) coordinate in connection with entering into any advance pricing agreement with respect to any jointly owned, controlled, or used intellectual property;

(xi) providing notice it is reasonably likely to carry back a Tax Attribute under Section 4.01 of this Agreement; and

(xii) participating in regularly scheduled meetings between the Parties to further the purposes of this Agreement.

(b) If a Party (or any member of its Group) fails to comply with any of its obligations set forth in Section 10.01(a) of this Agreement upon reasonable request and notice by the other Party, and such failure results in the imposition of additional Taxes, the nonperforming Party shall be liable in full for such additional Taxes.

(c) Unless otherwise provided, each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses in complying with Section 10.01(a).

(d) Competent Authority Claims . Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in the event that SnackCo (or a member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group), on the one hand, or GroceryCo (or a member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group), on the other hand, has notice of a potential adjustment that may result in a Tax Detriment to either Party (or a member of their respect Group), the Parties shall cooperate (and shall cause the members of its respective Group to cooperate) pursuant to this Section 10.01 to seek any competent authority relief that may be available with respect to such potential adjustment. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, (i) the Parties shall jointly control and shall cooperate in the handling of any competent authority claims and (ii) the Party that requests the other Party to seek competent authority relief shall (A) be responsible for the preparation of any required filings and (B) bear the cost associated with such filings.

(e) Upon the reasonable request of either Party, the Parties shall enter (and shall cause the appropriate member(s) of its respective Group to enter) into a written joint defense agreement in a form reasonably acceptable to both Parties or take such other action as reasonably necessary to protect any privilege (including, but not limited to, any privilege arising under or relating to the attorney-client relationship, the accountant-client privilege, or any work-product).

(f) In the event that the Butterfly Transactions fail to qualify for Canadian Tax-Free Status, the Parties shall cooperate and provide reasonable assistance (and shall cause the appropriate members of their Group to cooperate and provide reasonable assistance) to minimize any adverse Tax consequences that may result from such failure.

10.02 Retention of Records . A Party intending to dispose of documentation of SnackCo (or any other member of the SnackCo Post-Distribution Group) or GroceryCo (or any other member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group), including without limitation, books, records, Tax Returns and all supporting schedules and information relating thereto (after the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations), which relates to Tax Returns described in Article III of this Agreement (to the extent it affects the Tax liability of GroceryCo (or any other member of the GroceryCo Post-Distribution Group) or SnackCo (or any other member of the

 

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SnackCo Post-Distribution Group)) shall provide written notice to the other Party describing the documentation to be destroyed or disposed of at least sixty days prior to taking such action. The other Party may arrange to take delivery of the documentation described in the notice at its expense during the succeeding sixty day period. The documentation described in the notice shall not be disposed of prior to the end of the sixty day period without the affirmative written consent of an officer of the notified Party.

10.03 Dispute Resolution . Any and all disputes between the Parties relating to this Agreement, including the interpretation or application thereof, shall be resolved through the procedures provided in Article VII of the Distribution Agreement.

10.04 Changes in Law . Any reference to a provision of the Code or a law of another jurisdiction shall include a reference to any applicable successor provision or law. If, due to any change in applicable law or regulations or their interpretation by any court of law or other governing body having jurisdiction subsequent to the date of this Agreement, performance of any provision of this Agreement or any transaction contemplated thereby shall become unlawful, impracticable or impossible, the Parties hereto shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to find and employ an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that contemplated by such provision.

10.05 Confidentiality . Except as reasonably necessary to prepare any Tax Return or contest any Tax Contest, each Party shall (and shall cause the members of its respective Group to) hold and cause its (or any member of its Group’s) directors, officers, employees, advisors and consultants to hold in strict confidence, unless compelled to disclose by judicial or administrative process or, in the opinion of its counsel, by other requirements of law, all information (other than any such information relating solely to the business or affairs of such Party or its Group) concerning the other Party (or any member of its Group) hereto furnished to it by such other Party or its representatives pursuant to this Agreement (except to the extent that such information can be shown to have been (i) in the public domain through no fault of such Party (or any member of its Group), (ii) later lawfully acquired from other sources not known to be under a duty of confidentiality by the Party (or any member of its Group) to which it was furnished or (iii) independently developed), and each Party shall not (and shall cause the members of its Group not to) release or disclose such information to any other Person, except its (or a member of its Group’s) directors, officers, employees, auditors, attorneys, financial advisors, bankers and other consultants who shall be advised of and agree to be bound by the provisions of this Section 10.05. Each Party shall be deemed to have satisfied its obligation to hold confidential information concerning or supplied by the other Party if it exercises the same care as it takes to preserve confidentiality for its own similar information.

10.06 Successors . This agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of any successor, by merger, acquisition of assets or otherwise, to any of the Parties hereto (including, but not limited to, any successor of SnackCo or GroceryCo succeeding to the tax attributes of such Party under Section 381 of the Code), to the same extent as if such successor had been an original Party hereto.

 

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10.07 Authorization, etc. Each of the Parties hereto hereby represents and warrants that it has the power and authority to execute and deliver, and perform its obligations under, this Agreement; that this Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of such Party; that this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of each such Party; and that the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by such Party does not contravene or conflict with any provision of law or of its charter or bylaws or any agreement, instrument or order binding on such Party.

10.08 Notices . All notices, requests, and other communications to any Party hereunder shall be in writing (including electronic mail and facsimile transmission) and shall be given to:

If to SnackCo, to:

Kraft Foods Inc.

Three Parkway North

Deerfield, IL 60015

Attn: Vice President, Corporate Taxes

If to GroceryCo, to:

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, IL 60093

Attn: Senior Director, Corporate Tax

10.09 Entire Agreement . This Agreement contains the entire agreement among the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior tax sharing agreements, and such prior tax sharing agreements shall have no further force and effect; provided, however, that regardless of whether this Agreement specifically refers to any prior tax sharing agreement entered into by the Parties, that payments already made and actions already taken pursuant to any such prior tax sharing agreement shall be taken into account in determining the respective rights and obligations of the Parties pursuant to this Agreement. In addition, the provisions of any prior tax sharing agreement shall be taken into account to the extent necessary for the implementation of this Agreement but only if not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement. If and to the extent that the provisions of this Agreement conflict with the Distribution Agreement or any other agreement entered into in connection with the Distribution, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.

10.10 Section Captions . Section captions used in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and shall not affect the construction of this Agreement.

10.11 Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (other than the laws regarding choice of laws and conflicts of laws) as to all matters, including matters of validity, construction, effect, performance and remedies; provided, however, that the United States Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16 (as may be amended from time to time) shall govern the matters described in Section 10.03 of this Agreement.

 

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10.12 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.

10.13 References Include Group Members . Any reference to SnackCo, GroceryCo, or the Parties shall be interpreted to include the members of each Party’s respective Group as necessary to implement the intention of the Parties.

10.14 Waivers and Amendments . This Agreement shall not be waived, amended or otherwise modified except in writing, duly executed by all of the Parties hereto.

10.15 Effective Date . This Agreement shall be effective as of the Distribution Date.

10.16 Termination . Unless otherwise terminated under Section 8.3 of the Distribution Agreement, this Agreement shall remain in force and be binding so long as the applicable period of assessments (including extensions) remains unexpired for any Taxes contemplated by this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized officer as of the date first above written.

 

Kraft Foods Inc.
By:   /s/ Gerhard Pleuhs
 

 

  Name: Gerhard Pleuhs
  Title:   Authorized Signatory
Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
By:   /s/ Timothy R. McLevish
 

 

  Name: Timothy R. McLevish
  Title:   Authorized Signatory

 

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Exhibit 10.4

 

              FINAL VERSION

 

 

EMPLOYEE MATTERS AGREEMENT

between

KRAFT FOODS INC.

and

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.

Dated as of September 27, 2012

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     1   

Section 1.1

 

Table of Definitions

     1   

Section 1.2

 

Certain Defined Terms

     2   

Section 1.3

 

Other Capitalized Terms

     9   

ARTICLE II GENERAL PRINCIPLES; EMPLOYEE TRANSFERS

     9   

Section 2.1

 

SnackCo Group Employee Liabilities

     9   

Section 2.2

 

GroceryCo Group Employee Liabilities

     9   

Section 2.3

 

SnackCo Benefit Plans/GroceryCo Benefit Plans

     10   

Section 2.4

 

Plan-Related Litigation

     10   

Section 2.5

 

Vacation and Sick Pay

     10   

Section 2.6

 

Employee Transfers

     11   

Section 2.7

 

Annual Bonuses

     11   

Section 2.8

 

Seconded Employees

     11   

Section 2.9

 

Certain Canadian Matters

     13   

ARTICLE III SERVICE CREDIT

     13   

Section 3.1

 

Service Credit for Employee Transfers

     13   

Section 3.2

 

SnackCo Benefit Plans

     14   

Section 3.3

 

GroceryCo Benefit Plans

     14   

ARTICLE IV CERTAIN WELFARE BENEFIT PLAN MATTERS

     14   

Section 4.1

 

SnackCo Retained Welfare Plans

     14   

Section 4.2

 

SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plans

     15   

Section 4.3

 

Continuation of Elections

     15   

Section 4.4

 

Deductibles and Other Cost-Sharing Provisions

     15   

Section 4.5

 

Flexible Spending Account Treatment

     15   

Section 4.6

 

Workers’ Compensation

     16   

ARTICLE V TAX-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS

     16   

Section 5.1

 

SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans

     16   

Section 5.2

 

Continuation of Elections

     18   

ARTICLE VI U.S. TAX-QUALIFIED DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS

     18   

Section 6.1

 

SnackCo Retained Defined Contribution Plans

     18   

Section 6.2

 

SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans

     19   

Section 6.3

 

Continuation of Elections

     20   

 

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Section 6.4

 

Contributions Due

     20   

ARTICLE VII NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLANS

     20   

Section 7.1

 

SnackCo Retained Nonqualified Plans

     20   

Section 7.2

 

SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plans

     21   

Section 7.3

 

General Foods Plan

     22   

Section 7.4

 

No Distributions on Separation

     22   

Section 7.5

 

Section 409A

     23   

Section 7.6

 

Continuation of Elections

     23   

Section 7.7

 

Delayed Transfer Employees

     23   

Section 7.8

 

Kraft Foods Inc. Directors’ Plans

     23   

ARTICLE VIII KRAFT FOODS EQUITY COMPENSATION AWARDS

     24   

Section 8.1

 

Outstanding Kraft Foods Equity Compensation Awards

     24   

Section 8.2

 

Tax Withholding, Reporting and Deductions

     28   

Section 8.3

 

Employment Treatment

     29   

Section 8.4

 

Payment of Option Exercise Prices

     29   

Section 8.5

 

Dividends/Dividend Equivalents

     30   

Section 8.6

 

Equity Award Administration

     30   

Section 8.7

 

Forfeiture-Related Payments

     30   

Section 8.8

 

Registration

     31   

Section 8.9

 

Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Units

     31   

ARTICLE IX BENEFIT PLAN REIMBURSEMENTS, BENEFIT PLAN THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS

     32   

Section 9.1

 

General Principles

     32   

Section 9.2

 

Benefit Plan Third-Party Claims

     32   

ARTICLE X INDEMNIFICATION

     32   

Section 10.1

 

Indemnification

     32   

ARTICLE XI COOPERATION

     33   

Section 11.1

 

Cooperation

     33   

ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS

     33   

Section 12.1

 

Vendor Contracts

     33   

Section 12.2

 

Further Assurances

     33   

 

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Section 12.3

 

Employment Taxes Withholding Reporting Responsibility

     33   

Section 12.4

 

Data Privacy

     34   

Section 12.5

 

Third Party Beneficiaries

     34   

Section 12.6

 

Effect if Distribution Does Not Occur

     34   

Section 12.7

 

Incorporation of Separation Agreement Provisions

     34   

Section 12.8

 

No Representation or Warranty

     34   

 

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EMPLOYEE MATTERS AGREEMENT

EMPLOYEE MATTERS AGREEMENT, dated as of September 27, 2012 (this “ Employee Matters Agreement ”), between Kraft Foods Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ Kraft Foods Inc. ” or “ SnackCo ”), and Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”).

RECITALS

A. The parties to this Employee Matters Agreement have entered into the Separation and Distribution Agreement (the “ Separation Agreement ”), dated as of the date hereof, pursuant to which Kraft Foods Inc. intends to distribute to its shareholders, on a pro rata basis, all the outstanding shares of common stock, no par value, of GroceryCo then owned by Kraft Foods Inc. (the “ Distribution” ).

B. The parties wish to set forth their agreements as to certain matters regarding the treatment of, and the compensation and employee benefits provided to, current and former employees of SnackCo and GroceryCo and their Subsidiaries.

AGREEMENT

In consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows, effective as of the Distribution Date:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1 Table of Definitions . The following terms have the meanings set forth on the pages referenced below:

 

Definition

   Page  

Affiliate

     2   

Applicable Transfer Date

     11   

Benefit Plan

     3   

Delayed Transfer Employee

     11   

Employee Matters Agreement

     1   

Employment Agreement

     3   

ERISA

     3   

Estimated Retirement Plan Transfer Amount

     17   

Fair Value

     3   

Final Nonqualified Plan Transfer Amount

     21   

Final Nonqualified Plan Transfer Date

     22   

Definition

   Page  

Final Retirement Plan Transfer Amount

     17   

Final Transfer Date

     17   

Former Cadbury Employee

     3   

Former GroceryCo Business Employee

     4   

Former SnackCo Business Employee

     4   

GroceryCo

     1   

GroceryCo Benefit Plan

     4   

GroceryCo Common Stock

     4   

GroceryCo Deferred Stock Unit

     4   

GroceryCo Director

     31   

GroceryCo Employee

     5   

GroceryCo Employment Agreement

     5   
 

 

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GroceryCo Equity Compensation Award

     5   

GroceryCo Master DB Trust

     17   

GroceryCo Option

     5   

GroceryCo Performance Incentive Plans

     5   

GroceryCo Performance Share

     5   

GroceryCo Price

     5   

GroceryCo Rabbi Trusts

     21   

GroceryCo Restricted Share

     5   

GroceryCo SAR

     6   

GroceryCo Seconded Employees

     11   

GroceryCo Spinoff Welfare Plans

     15   

GroceryCo Transferees

     11   

GroceryCo Welfare Plan

     6   

Initial Nonqualified Plan Transfer Amount

     21   

Intrinsic Value

     6   

Kraft Foods Common Stock

     6   

Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Unit

     6   

Kraft Foods Director Plans

     23   

Kraft Foods Equity Compensation Award

     6   

Kraft Foods Inc.

     1   

Kraft Foods Option

     6   

Kraft Foods Performance Incentive Plans

     6   

Kraft Foods Performance Share

     6   

Kraft Foods Pre-Adjustment Price

     6   

Kraft Foods Restricted Share

     7   

Kraft Foods SAR

     7   

Liabilities

     7   

Nonqualified Plan True-Up Amount

     22   

Option Conversion Ratio

     7   

Original Group

     13   

Plan Payee

     7   

Puerto Rico Savings Plans

     18   

Seconded Employees

     11   

Separation Agreement

     1   

SnackCo

     1   

SnackCo Benefit Plans

     7   

SnackCo Common Stock

     7   

SnackCo Deferred Stock Unit

     7   

SnackCo Director

     31   

SnackCo Employee

     7   

SnackCo Employment Agreement

     8   

SnackCo Equity Compensation Award

     8   

SnackCo Master DB Trust

     16   

SnackCo Master DC Trust

     19   

SnackCo Option

     8   

SnackCo Performance Share

     8   

SnackCo Price

     8   

SnackCo Restricted Share

     8   

SnackCo Retained Benefit Plan

     8   

SnackCo Retained Nonqualified Plans

     20   

SnackCo Retained Welfare Plans

     14   

SnackCo SAR

     9   

SnackCo Seconded Employees

     11   

SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans

     16   

SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans

     19   

SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plans

     21   

SnackCo Spinoff Plans

     9   

SnackCo Transferees

     11   

SnackCo Welfare Plan

     9   

Split DB Plans

     16   

Split DC Plans

     19   

Split Nonqualified Plans

     21   

Split Plans

     9   

Split Welfare Plans

     15   

Temporary Employment Period

     12   

Transferee Group

     13   

True-Up Amount

     17   

Vendor Contract

     33   

Welfare Plan

     9   

Workers’ Compensation Event

     9   
 

 

Section 1.2 Certain Defined Terms . For the purposes of this Employee Matters Agreement:

Affiliate ” of any Person means a Person that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such Person; provided, however, that for

 

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purposes of this Employee Matters Agreement, from and after the Distribution, none of the SnackCo Entities shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of any GroceryCo Entity and none of the GroceryCo Entities shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of any SnackCo Entity. As used in this definition of “Affiliate,” “control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such entity, whether through ownership of voting securities or other interests, by contract or otherwise.

Benefit Plan ” means, with respect to an entity, each plan, program, policy, agreement, arrangement or understanding that is maintained primarily for the benefit of employees in the United States or Puerto Rico and is a deferred compensation, executive compensation, incentive bonus or other bonus, pension, profit sharing, savings, retirement, severance pay, salary continuation, life, death benefit, health, hospitalization, sick leave, vacation pay, disability or accident insurance or other employee benefit plan, program, agreement or arrangement, including any “employee benefit plan” (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) sponsored, maintained or contributed to by such entity or to which such entity is a party or under which such entity has any obligation; provided that no Kraft Foods Equity Compensation Award, nor any plan under which any such Kraft Foods Equity Compensation Award is granted, shall constitute a “Benefit Plan” under this Employee Matters Agreement. In addition, no Employment Agreement shall constitute a Benefit Plan for purposes hereof.

Distribution Date ” means the date, determined by the Kraft Foods Inc. Board of Directors, on which the Distribution occurs.

Distribution Ratio ” means the number of shares of GroceryCo Common Stock to be distributed in respect of each share of Kraft Foods Common Stock in the Distribution, which ratio shall be determined by the Kraft Foods Inc. Board of Directors prior to the Record Date.

Employment Agreement ” means any individual employment, retention, consulting, change in control, split dollar life insurance, sale bonus, incentive bonus, severance or other individual compensatory agreement between any current or former employee and Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its Affiliates.

ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

Fair Value ” means, in the case of GroceryCo Options and SnackCo Options, the anticipated value of the options, determined using the Modified Black-Scholes option pricing model used by Kraft Foods Inc. in the preparation of its most recent annual or quarterly financial reporting prepared before the Distribution Date with such modifications as may be determined before the Distribution Date by Kraft Foods Inc.

Former Cadbury Employee ” means any individual who (i) was employed by Cadbury Limited (formerly Cadbury plc) or an Affiliate of Cadbury Limited prior to the acquisition by Kraft Foods Inc. of the outstanding ordinary shares of Cadbury Limited, and (ii) terminated employment with Kraft Foods Inc. and its Affiliates (or the predecessors thereof, including Cadbury Limited and its Affiliates) prior to the close of business on the Distribution Date.

 

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Former GroceryCo Business Employee ” means any individual who (i) before the close of business on the Distribution Date retired or otherwise separated from service from Kraft Foods Inc. and its Affiliates, and (ii) is not a Former SnackCo Business Employee or a Former Cadbury Employee; provided, however, that any individual who otherwise would be treated as a Former SnackCo Business Employee hereunder shall be treated as a Former GroceryCo Business Employee if such individual is receiving or is eligible to commence receiving severance benefits from Kraft Foods Inc. or an Affiliate immediately prior to the Distribution Date.

Former SnackCo Business Employee ” means any individual (i) who before the close of business on the Distribution Date retired or otherwise separated from service from Kraft Foods Inc. and its Affiliates, and (ii) whose last day worked with Kraft Foods Inc. and its Affiliates prior to the close of business on the Distribution Date was with (A) the SnackCo Business, or (B) SnackCo or any Person that will be a direct or indirect Subsidiary of SnackCo immediately after the Distribution. However, any individual who otherwise would be treated as a Former SnackCo Business Employee hereunder shall be treated as a Former GroceryCo Business Employee if such individual is receiving or is eligible to commence receiving severance benefits from Kraft Foods Inc. or an Affiliate immediately prior to the Distribution Date. Except as specifically provided herein, and notwithstanding the immediately-preceding sentence, each Former Cadbury Employee shall also be treated as a Former SnackCo Business Employee.

GroceryCo Benefit Plan ” means any Benefit Plan sponsored or maintained by any member of the GroceryCo Group. GroceryCo Benefit Plan shall also mean any multiemployer plan (as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA) to which any member of the GroceryCo Group contributes for the benefit of its employees. For the avoidance of doubt, no member of the GroceryCo Group shall be deemed to sponsor or maintain any Benefit Plan if its relationship to such Benefit Plan is solely to administer such Benefit Plan or provide to SnackCo any reimbursement in respect of such Benefit Plan. The GroceryCo Benefit Plans (excluding any multiemployer plans) shall be those Benefit Plans sponsored solely by one or more members of the GroceryCo Group following the Distribution Date. For the avoidance of doubt, no Benefit Plan sponsored or maintained by Kraft Foods Inc. or its Affiliates outside the United States (including its territories) and Canada as of the Distribution Date shall be a GroceryCo Benefit Plan, and the GroceryCo Group shall have no liability with respect to any such Benefit Plan.

GroceryCo Common Stock ” means the common stock, no par value, of GroceryCo.

GroceryCo Deferred Stock Unit ” means a deferred stock obligation relating to GroceryCo Common Stock granted by GroceryCo as of the Distribution Date under a GroceryCo Performance Incentive Plan pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(ii)(B).

 

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GroceryCo Employee ” means each individual who, as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, is employed by a member of the GroceryCo Group (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any such individual who is on a leave of absence, whether paid or unpaid, from which such employee is permitted to return (in accordance with GroceryCo’s personnel policies)). GroceryCo Employees also include GroceryCo Transferees, effective as of the Applicable Transfer Date.

GroceryCo Employment Agreement ” means any Employment Agreement to which any member of the GroceryCo Group is a party. The GroceryCo Employment Agreements shall be the responsibility of one or more members of the GroceryCo Group following the Distribution Date.

GroceryCo Equity Compensation Award ” means each GroceryCo Option, GroceryCo SAR, GroceryCo Performance Share, GroceryCo Restricted Share or GroceryCo Deferred Stock Unit.

GroceryCo Option ” means an option to acquire GroceryCo Common Stock granted by GroceryCo as of the Distribution Date under a GroceryCo Performance Incentive Plan pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(i)(B).

GroceryCo Performance Incentive Plans ” means the Kraft Foods Group, Inc. 2012 Performance Incentive Plan and any stock-based or other incentive plan identified by GroceryCo before the Distribution Date.

GroceryCo Performance Share ” means performance-based awards of shares of GroceryCo Common Stock granted by GroceryCo as of the Distribution Date under a GroceryCo Performance Incentive Plan pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(iii)(A).

GroceryCo Price ” means the Kraft Foods Pre-Adjustment Price multiplied by a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the closing price of GroceryCo Common Stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the Distribution Date (as traded on the “when issued” market) and (b) the denominator of which is the sum of the numerator multiplied by the Distribution Ratio plus the closing price of SnackCo Common Stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the Distribution Date (as traded on the “when issued” market).

GroceryCo Restricted Share ” means a share of restricted common stock relating to GroceryCo Common Stock granted by GroceryCo as of the Distribution Date under a GroceryCo Performance Incentive Plan pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(ii)(A).

 

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GroceryCo SAR ” means a cash-settled stock appreciation right based on the value of GroceryCo Common Stock granted by GroceryCo as of the Distribution Date under a GroceryCo Performance Incentive Plan pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(i)(B).

GroceryCo Welfare Plan ” means each GroceryCo Benefit Plan that is a Welfare Plan.

Intrinsic Value ” means, with respect to each stock option and stock appreciation right, (i) the number of such options or stock appreciation rights, multiplied by (ii) the difference between the exercise price of such options or stock appreciation rights and (A) for Kraft Foods Options and Kraft Foods SARs, the Kraft Foods Pre-Adjustment Price, (B) for SnackCo Options and SnackCo SARs, the SnackCo Price, and (C) for GroceryCo Options and GroceryCo SARs, the GroceryCo Price.

Kraft Foods Common Stock ” means the Class A common stock, no par value, of Kraft Foods Inc.

Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Unit ” means a deferred stock obligation relating to Kraft Foods Common Stock granted by Kraft Foods Inc. under a Kraft Foods Performance Incentive Plan before the Distribution Date.

Kraft Foods Equity Compensation Award ” means each Kraft Foods Option, Kraft Foods SAR, Kraft Foods Performance Share, Kraft Foods Restricted Share or Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Unit.

Kraft Foods Option ” means an option to acquire Kraft Foods Common Stock granted by Kraft Foods Inc. under a Kraft Foods Performance Incentive Plan before the Distribution Date.

Kraft Foods Performance Incentive Plans ” means any of the Kraft Foods Inc. 2001 Performance Incentive Plan, the Kraft Foods Inc. 2005 Performance Incentive Plan, the Kraft Foods Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Performance Incentive Plan, the Kraft Foods Inc. 2001 Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, the Kraft Foods Inc. 2006 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, the Kraft Foods Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and any stock-based or other incentive plan identified by Kraft Foods Inc. before the Distribution Date.

Kraft Foods Performance Share ” means performance-based awards of shares of Kraft Foods Common Stock granted by Kraft Foods Inc. under a Kraft Foods Performance Incentive Plan before the Distribution Date.

Kraft Foods Pre-Adjustment Price ” means the closing price of Kraft Foods Common Stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the Distribution Date (as traded on the “regular way” market).

 

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Kraft Foods Restricted Share ” means a share of restricted common stock granted by Kraft Foods Inc. under a Kraft Foods Performance Incentive Plan before the Distribution Date.

Kraft Foods SAR ” means a cash-settled stock appreciation right based on the value of Kraft Foods Common Stock granted by Kraft Foods Inc. under a Kraft Foods Performance Incentive Plan before the Distribution Date.

Liabilities ” means any and all losses, claims, charges, debts, demands, Actions, damages, obligations, payments, costs and expenses, sums of money, bonds, indemnities and similar obligations, penalties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, omissions, guarantees, make whole agreements and similar obligations, and other liabilities, including all contractual obligations, whether absolute or contingent, inchoate or otherwise, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, accrued or unaccrued, known or unknown, whenever arising, and including those arising under any Law, Action, threatened or contemplated Action (including the costs and expenses of demands, assessments, judgments, settlements and compromises relating thereto and attorneys’ fees and any and all costs and expenses (including allocated costs of in-house counsel and other personnel), whatsoever incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any such Actions or threatened or contemplated Actions), order or consent decree of any Governmental Authority or any award of any arbitrator of any kind, and those arising under any contract, commitment or undertaking, including those arising under this Employee Matters Agreement or incurred by a party hereto or thereto in connection with enforcing its rights to indemnification hereunder, in each case, whether or not recorded or reflected or required to be recorded or reflected on the books and records or financial statements of any Person.

Option Conversion Ratio ” means the ratio of the pre-adjustment exercise price of the applicable Kraft Foods Option or Kraft Foods SAR to the Kraft Foods Pre-Adjustment Price.

Plan Payee ” means, as to an individual who participates in a Benefit Plan, such individual’s dependents, beneficiaries, alternate payees and alternate recipients, as applicable under such Benefit Plan.

SnackCo Benefit Plans ” means the SnackCo Retained Benefit Plans and the SnackCo Spinoff Plans.

SnackCo Common Stock ” means the Class A common stock, no par value, of SnackCo.

SnackCo Deferred Stock Unit ” means a deferred stock obligation relating to SnackCo Common Stock relating to a Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Unit described in Section 8.1(a)(ii)(B).

SnackCo Employee ” means each individual who, as of the close of business on the Distribution Date, is employed by a member of the SnackCo Group (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any such individual who is on a leave of absence, whether paid or unpaid, from which such employee is permitted to return (in accordance with SnackCo’s personnel policies)). SnackCo Employees also include SnackCo Transferees, effective as of the Applicable Transfer Date.

 

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SnackCo Employment Agreement ” means any Employment Agreement to which any member of the SnackCo Group is a party and to which no member of the GroceryCo Group is a party. The SnackCo Employment Agreements shall be the sole responsibility of one or more members of the SnackCo Group following the Distribution Date.

SnackCo Equity Compensation Award ” means each SnackCo Option, SnackCo SAR, SnackCo Performance Share, SnackCo Restricted Share or SnackCo Deferred Stock Unit.

SnackCo Option ” means an option to acquire SnackCo Common Stock relating to a Kraft Foods Option described in Section 8.1(a)(i)(A).

SnackCo Performance Share ” means performance shares of SnackCo Common Stock granted by SnackCo as of the Distribution Date under a SnackCo Performance Incentive Plan pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(iii)(B).

SnackCo Price ” means the Kraft Foods Pre-Adjustment Price multiplied by a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the closing price of SnackCo Common Stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the Distribution Date (as traded on the “when issued” market) and (b) the denominator of which is the sum of the numerator plus the closing price of GroceryCo Common Stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the Distribution Date (as traded on the “when issued” market) multiplied by the Distribution Ratio.

SnackCo Restricted Share ” means a share of restricted common stock with respect to SnackCo Common Stock relating to Kraft Foods Restricted Shares pursuant to Section 8.1(a)(ii)(A).

SnackCo Retained Benefit Plan ” means any Benefit Plan that, as of the close of business on the day before the Distribution Date, is sponsored or maintained solely by any member of the SnackCo Group. SnackCo Retained Benefit Plan shall also mean any multiemployer plan (as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA) to which any member of the SnackCo Group contributes for the benefit of its employees. For the avoidance of doubt, no member of the SnackCo Group shall be deemed to sponsor or maintain any Benefit Plan if its relationship to such Benefit Plan is solely to administer such Benefit Plan or provide to GroceryCo any reimbursement in respect of such Benefit Plan. The SnackCo Retained Benefit Plans (excluding any multiemployer plans) shall be sponsored solely by one or more members of the SnackCo Group following the Distribution Date.

 

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SnackCo SAR “ means a cash-settled stock appreciation right with respect to SnackCo Common Stock relating to a Kraft Foods SAR described in Section 8.1(a)(i)(A).

SnackCo Spinoff Plans ” means the SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans, SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans, SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plans and SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plans.

SnackCo Welfare Plan ” means each SnackCo Benefit Plan that is a Welfare Plan.

Split Plans ” means the Split Welfare Plans, Split DB Plans, Split DC Plans and Split Nonqualified Plans.

Welfare Plan ” means each Benefit Plan that provides life insurance, health care, dental care, vision care, employee assistance programs (EAP), accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, severance, vacation or other group welfare or fringe benefits and is an “employee welfare benefit plan” as described in Section 3(1) of ERISA.

Workers’ Compensation Event ” means the event, injury, illness or condition giving rise to a workers’ compensation claim.

Section 1.3 Other Capitalized Terms . Capitalized terms not defined in this Employee Matters Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Separation Agreement.

ARTICLE II

GENERAL PRINCIPLES; EMPLOYEE TRANSFERS

Section 2.1 SnackCo Group Employee Liabilities . Except as specifically provided in this Employee Matters Agreement, the SnackCo Group shall be solely responsible for (i) all employment, compensation and employee benefits Liabilities relating to SnackCo Employees and Former SnackCo Business Employees, (ii) all Liabilities arising under each SnackCo Benefit Plan and SnackCo Employment Agreement, (iii) except with respect to matters covered by Article VIII hereof, all Liabilities arising before the Distribution Date with respect to employment outside the United States (including its territories) and Canada by current or former employees of Kraft Foods Inc. and its Affiliates, and (iv) all Liabilities with respect to Benefit Plans maintained outside the United States (including its territories) and Canada (and the GroceryCo Group shall not retain or assume sponsorship of any such Benefit Plan).

Section 2.2 GroceryCo Group Employee Liabilities . Except as specifically provided in this Employee Matters Agreement, the GroceryCo Group shall be solely responsible for (i) all employment, compensation and employee benefits Liabilities relating to GroceryCo Employees and Former GroceryCo Business Employees, (ii) all Liabilities arising under each GroceryCo Benefit Plan and GroceryCo Employment Agreement, and (iii) such obligations as are assigned to the GroceryCo Group pursuant to Article VIII hereof.

 

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Section 2.3 SnackCo Benefit Plans/GroceryCo Benefit Plans .

(a) Schedule 2.3 sets forth a complete list of all material SnackCo Benefit Plans. Effective immediately prior to the Distribution, SnackCo or another member of the SnackCo Group shall, as applicable in accordance with this Employee Matters Agreement, adopt, continue or, to the extent necessary, assume sponsorship of each SnackCo Benefit Plan, and the GroceryCo Group shall use reasonable efforts to transfer or cause to be transferred to SnackCo all plan documents, trust agreements, insurance policies, administrative agreements, and other agreements and instruments reasonably required for the maintenance and administration of the SnackCo Benefit Plans. To facilitate SnackCo’s establishment of the SnackCo Spinoff Plans, GroceryCo shall, prior to the Distribution, provide SnackCo with draft plan documents of the SnackCo Spinoff Plans for SnackCo’s review and consideration, but such plan documents shall ultimately be the responsibility of SnackCo.

(b) Effective as of the Distribution, the SnackCo Group shall be exclusively responsible for administering each SnackCo Benefit Plan in accordance with its terms and for all obligations and liabilities with respect to the SnackCo Benefit Plans and all benefits owed to participants in the SnackCo Benefit Plans, whether arising before, on or after the Distribution Date. Except as specifically provided herein, SnackCo shall not assume sponsorship, maintenance or administration of any Benefit Plan that is not a SnackCo Benefit Plan or receive or assume any assets or liabilities in connection with any such Benefit Plan.

(c) Effective as of the Distribution, the GroceryCo Group shall be exclusively responsible for administering each GroceryCo Benefit Plan in accordance with its terms and for all obligations and liabilities with respect to the GroceryCo Benefit Plans and all benefits owed to participants in the GroceryCo Benefit Plans, whether arising before, on or after the Distribution Date.

Section 2.4 Plan-Related Litigation . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the management of the defense of all litigation related to the GroceryCo Benefit Plans and the SnackCo Benefit Plans shall be governed by Article VI of the Separation Agreement, and this Employee Matters Agreement shall govern the allocation of Liabilities related to any such litigation.

Section 2.5 Vacation and Sick Pay . The SnackCo Group shall assume responsibility for accrued vacation and sick pay and any other paid time off attributable to SnackCo Employees and Former SnackCo Business Employees ( i.e. , with respect to Former SnackCo Business Employees, for vacation, sick pay and other paid time off that has been accrued but not cashed out) as of the Distribution Date, or Applicable Transfer Date. The GroceryCo Group shall assume responsibility for accrued vacation and sick pay and any other paid time off attributable to GroceryCo Employees and Former GroceryCo Business Employees ( i.e. , with respect to Former GroceryCo Business Employees, for vacation, sick pay and other paid time off that has been accrued but not cashed out) as of the Distribution Date, or Applicable Transfer Date.

 

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Section 2.6 Employee Transfers . Upon mutual agreement of GroceryCo and SnackCo, any employee whose employment transfers within ninety (90) days after the Distribution Date from the SnackCo Group to the GroceryCo Group or from the GroceryCo Group to the SnackCo Group because they were inadvertently and erroneously treated as employed by the wrong employer on the Distribution Date, and who was continuously employed by a member of the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group (as applicable) from the Distribution Date through the date such employee commences active employment with a member of the SnackCo Group or GroceryCo Group (as applicable) shall be a “ Delayed Transfer Employee .” For purposes of this Employee Matters Agreement, the date on which a Delayed Transfer Employee actually commences employment with the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group (as applicable) is referred to as such individual’s “ Applicable Transfer Date ” and such Applicable Transfer Date shall, except as expressly provided herein and in compliance with Law applicable to the Employee Plans, be treated as the Distribution Date for Delayed Transfer Employees where the Distribution Date is referenced in this Employee Matters Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the mutual agreement with respect to, and Applicable Transfer Date of, any Delayed Transfer Employee must occur on or before ninety (90) days after the Distribution Date. For purposes of this Employee Matters Agreement, Delayed Transfer Employees who transfer from the SnackCo Group to the GroceryCo Group are referred to as “ GroceryCo Transferees ” and Delayed Transfer Employees who transfer from the GroceryCo Group to the SnackCo Group are referred to as “ SnackCo Transferees ”.

Section 2.7 Annual Bonuses . The SnackCo Group shall be solely responsible for all annual bonuses earned by SnackCo Employees and Former SnackCo Business Employees ( i.e. , for accrued but unpaid bonuses for Former SnackCo Business Employees) with respect to periods ending on or after January 1, 2012. The GroceryCo Group shall be solely responsible for all annual bonuses earned by GroceryCo Employees and Former GroceryCo Business Employees ( i.e. , for accrued but unpaid bonuses for Former GroceryCo Business Employees) with respect to periods ending on or after January 1, 2012.

Section 2.8 Seconded Employees .

(a) Prior to the Distribution Date, the parties shall mutually agree to, and identify, the (i) employees the parties intend will ultimately be employed by the SnackCo Group but who will be seconded to the GroceryCo Group immediately following the Distribution Date (“ SnackCo Seconded Employees ”), and (ii) employees the parties intend will ultimately be employed by the GroceryCo Group but who will be seconded to the SnackCo Group immediately following the Distribution Date (“ GroceryCo Seconded Employees ” and, collectively with the SnackCo Seconded Employees, the “ Seconded Employees ”). The period during which a GroceryCo

 

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Seconded Employee is performing services for SnackCo or a SnackCo Seconded Employee is performing services for GroceryCo is referred to herein as the “ Temporary Employment Period ”. The Temporary Employment Period is intended to be a short-term assignment and shall not exceed two (2) years following the Distribution Date or such shorter time as agreed by the parties with respect to a particular Seconded Employee.

(b) During the Temporary Employment Period, with respect to Seconded Employees, except as provided in Section 2.8(c), (i) GroceryCo Seconded Employees shall receive base salary, bonuses, incentive awards, employee benefits and other terms and conditions of employment substantially similar to those of GroceryCo Employees at a similar level and GroceryCo shall be solely responsible for all employment taxes with respect to the GroceryCo Seconded Employees, and (ii) SnackCo Seconded Employees shall receive base salary, bonuses, incentive awards, employee benefits and other terms and conditions of employment substantially similar to those of SnackCo Employees at a similar level and SnackCo shall be solely responsible for all employment taxes with respect to the SnackCo Seconded Employees. GroceryCo shall provide SnackCo a monthly invoice detailing the cash compensation, direct cost of employee benefits, and employment taxes paid with respect to the GroceryCo Seconded Employees it employed during the month, and SnackCo shall reimburse GroceryCo for such amounts within sixty (60) days following receipt of such invoice. SnackCo shall provide GroceryCo a monthly invoice detailing the cash compensation, direct cost of employee benefits, and employment taxes paid with respect to the SnackCo Seconded Employees it employed during the month, and GroceryCo shall reimburse SnackCo for such amounts within sixty (60) days following receipt of such invoice. Equity incentive awards, if any, shall be provided by GroceryCo to GroceryCo Seconded Employees and by SnackCo to SnackCo Seconded Employees.

(c) During the Temporary Employment Period, SnackCo Seconded Employees who are not United States citizens or residents will remain on the payroll systems of their home countries and receive base salary, bonuses, employee benefits and other terms and conditions substantially similar to those of employees employed by the same entity at a similar level in their home countries. SnackCo shall provide GroceryCo a monthly invoice detailing the cash compensation, direct cost of employee benefits, and employment taxes paid with respect to such SnackCo Seconded Employees it employed during the month, and GroceryCo shall reimburse SnackCo for such amounts within sixty (60) days following receipt of such invoice.

(d) Immediately following the end of the applicable Temporary Employment Period, the GroceryCo Group shall return each GroceryCo Seconded Employee and the SnackCo Group shall return each SnackCo Seconded Employee to a position, in each case with substantially similar terms and conditions of employment as for similarly-situated employees of the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group, respectively. In the event that the GroceryCo Group offers employment to a SnackCo Seconded Employee or the SnackCo Group offers employment to a GroceryCo Seconded Employee immediately following the end of the applicable Temporary Employment Period, each such employee shall be treated as a newly hired employee of the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group, respectively, for Benefit Plan purposes.

 

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Section 2.9 Certain Canadian Matters . Mondelez Canada Inc. and Kraft Canada Inc. have entered into the Canadian Transfer Agreement addressing the parties’ respective rights and obligations with respect to certain of the matters addressed in this Employee Matters Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Employee Matters Agreement to the contrary, (a) Article 6 of the Canadian Asset Transfer Agreement between Mondelez Canada Inc. and Kraft Canada Inc. shall govern the treatment of Canadian pension and benefits matters in lieu of Articles IV through VII hereof, and (b) nothing in this Employee Matters Agreement shall effect, constitute or change the timing of (i) any transfer, assignment, conveyance or other disposition of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of or to, any right, title, interest or benefits in any Assets owned or held by Kraft Canada Inc., Mondelez Canada Inc., any of their direct or indirect Subsidiaries (including partnerships), or any trust or plan settled or established by any of the foregoing, or (ii) any transfer, assumption, forgiveness or release of, or any amendment, modification, supplement or other change of or to, any Liabilities of Kraft Canada Inc., Mondelez Canada Inc., any of their direct or indirect Subsidiaries (including partnerships), or any trust or plan settled or established by any of the foregoing. For greater certainty, Kraft Foods Options held by persons who are residents of Canada or who worked in Canada at any time since the date that they were awarded a Kraft Foods Option shall be disposed of in exchange for SnackCo Options and GroceryCo Options as provided in Section 8.1(a)(i).

ARTICLE III

SERVICE CREDIT

Section 3.1 Service Credit for Employee Transfers . The Benefit Plans shall provide the following service crediting rules effective as of the Distribution Date:

(a) If a Delayed Transfer Employee becomes employed by a member of the SnackCo Group or GroceryCo Group on or before ninety (90) days after the Distribution then such Delayed Transfer Employee’s service with the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group (as applicable) following the Distribution shall be recognized for purposes of eligibility, vesting and pension credit under the appropriate SnackCo Benefit Plans or GroceryCo Benefit Plans as appropriate, subject to the terms of those plans.

(b) If a former employee of the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group (such Group, the “ Original Group ”) (whether or not a Delayed Transfer Employee) becomes employed by a member of the other Group (such Group, the “ Transferee Group ”) either (i) later than ninety (90) days after the Distribution, or (ii) without having been continuously employed by a member of the Original Group from the Distribution through the date such former employee commences active employment with a member of the Transferee Group, then the Benefit Plans of the Transferee Group shall only recognize for any purpose such individual’s service with the Original Group before or after the Distribution to the extent required by Law or provided under the terms of the applicable Benefit Plan. If a former employee is rehired by his or her Original Group, then all such individual’s service shall be recognized by the Benefit Plans of the Original Group to the extent required by Law or provided by the terms of the applicable Benefit Plan.

 

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Section 3.2 SnackCo Benefit Plans . Subject to Section 3.1, from and after the Distribution Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, SnackCo shall, and shall cause its Affiliates and successors to, provide credit under the SnackCo Benefit Plans to GroceryCo Employees who become employees of the SnackCo Group for their pre-Distribution (or, as applicable, pre-Applicable Transfer Date) service with GroceryCo and its predecessors and Affiliates (including Kraft Foods Inc. and any of its Affiliates, the GroceryCo Group, and the SnackCo Group) for purposes of determining eligibility for vacation/paid time-off, 5-year bonus week of paid time-off, service awards (for hourly employees) and short-term disability benefits consistent with the policies of Kraft Foods Inc. as of the date of this Employee Matters Agreement; provided , however , that service shall not be recognized to the extent that such recognition would result in the duplication of benefits.

Section 3.3 GroceryCo Benefit Plans . Subject to Section 3.1, from and after the Distribution Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, GroceryCo shall, and shall cause its Affiliates and successors to, provide credit under the GroceryCo Benefit Plans to SnackCo Employees who become employees of the GroceryCo Group for their pre-Distribution (or, as applicable, pre-Applicable Transfer Date) service with SnackCo and its predecessors and Affiliates (including Kraft Foods Inc. and any of its Affiliates, the GroceryCo Group, and the SnackCo Group) for purposes of determining eligibility for vacation/paid time-off, 5-year bonus week of paid time-off, service awards (for hourly employees) and short-term disability benefits consistent with the policies of Kraft Foods Inc. as of the date of this Employee Matters Agreement; provided , however , that service shall not be recognized to the extent that such recognition would result in the duplication of benefits.

ARTICLE IV

CERTAIN WELFARE BENEFIT PLAN MATTERS

Section 4.1 SnackCo Retained Welfare Plans . SnackCo shall cause a member of the SnackCo Group to retain, or to the extent necessary, assume sponsorship of, the Welfare Plans listed on Schedule 4.1 (the “ SnackCo Retained Welfare Plans ”) and take all necessary actions to continue contributions to the SnackCo Retained Benefit Plans that are multiemployer Welfare Plans. To the extent necessary, prior to the Distribution, SnackCo shall cause a member of the SnackCo Group to assume sponsorship of the SnackCo Retained Welfare Plans. GroceryCo shall use reasonable efforts to transfer or cause to be transferred to a member of the SnackCo Group all plan documents, trust agreements, insurance policies, administrative agreements and other agreements and instruments in the possession of the members of the GroceryCo Group that are reasonably required for the maintenance and administration of the SnackCo Retained Welfare Plans. From and after the Distribution Date, the SnackCo Group shall be exclusively responsible for all obligations and liabilities with respect to the SnackCo Retained Welfare Plans, and all benefits owed to participants in the SnackCo Retained Welfare Plans, whether accrued before, on or after the Distribution Date.

 

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Section 4.2 SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plans . Effective not later than the Distribution, SnackCo or a member of the SnackCo Group shall establish certain welfare benefit plans (such plans, the “ SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plans ”). Each SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plan shall have terms and features (including benefit coverage options and employer contribution provisions) that are substantially identical to one of the Benefit Plans listed on Schedule 4.2 (such Benefit Plans, the “ Split Welfare Plans ”) such that (for the avoidance of doubt) each Split Welfare Plan is substantially replicated by a SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plan. Each SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plan shall assume all liability from the corresponding Split Welfare Plan with respect to, and shall provide benefits to, those SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees and their respective Plan Payees who immediately prior to the Distribution were participating in, or entitled to present or future benefits under, the corresponding Split Welfare Plan. From and after the Distribution Date, SnackCo and the SnackCo Group shall be solely and exclusively responsible for all obligations and liabilities with respect to, or in any way related to, the SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plans, whether accrued before, on or after the Distribution Date.

Section 4.3 Continuation of Elections . As of the Distribution Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, SnackCo shall cause the SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plans to recognize and maintain all elections and designations (including, without limitation, all coverage and contribution elections and beneficiary designations) in effect with respect to SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees prior to the Distribution Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, under the corresponding Split Welfare Plan and apply such elections and designations under the SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plans for the remainder of the period or periods for which such elections or designations are by their original terms effective.

Section 4.4 Deductibles and Other Cost-Sharing Provisions . As of the Distribution Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, SnackCo shall cause the SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plans to recognize all amounts applied to deductibles, co-payments and out-of-pocket maximums with respect to SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees under the corresponding Split Welfare Plan during the plan year in which the Distribution or Applicable Transfer Date occurs, and the SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plans will not impose any limitations on coverage for preexisting conditions other than such limitations as were applicable under the corresponding Split Welfare Plan prior to the Distribution Date or Applicable Transfer Date.

Section 4.5 Flexible Spending Account Treatment . With respect to the portion of a Split Welfare Plan that consists of medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as of the Distribution, SnackCo shall be solely responsible for all liabilities with respect to SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees, and the applicable SnackCo Spinoff Welfare Plan shall, as required under Section 4.3, give effect to the elections of SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees ( i.e. , Former Cadbury Employees who elected “COBRA” with respect to their medical care flexible spending accounts) that were in effect under the corresponding Split Welfare Plan as of the Distribution Date or Applicable Transfer Date.

 

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Section 4.6 Workers’ Compensation . The SnackCo Group shall be solely responsible for all United States (including its territories) workers’ compensation claims of (a) GroceryCo Employees and Former GroceryCo Business Employees with respect to Workers’ Compensation Events occurring before the Distribution Date, and (b) SnackCo Employees and Former SnackCo Business Employees, regardless of when the Workers’ Compensation Events occur. The GroceryCo Group shall be solely responsible for all workers’ compensation claims of GroceryCo Employees with respect to Workers’ Compensation Events occurring on or after the Distribution Date, except for claims that are defined by individual state workers’ compensation boards as “Cumulative Trauma” claims. Cumulative Trauma claims are governed by Section 4.7(f) of the Separation Agreement.

ARTICLE V

TAX-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS

Section 5.1 SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans .

(a) Effective as of the Distribution Date, SnackCo or another member of the SnackCo Group shall assume certain defined benefit plans established effective September 1, 2012 that are intended to qualify under Code Section 401(a) or under Puerto Rico tax law, along with a related master trust or trusts that is exempt under Code Section 501(a) (such plans and trusts, the “ SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans ”). Each SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan shall have terms and features (including benefit accrual provisions) that are substantially identical to one of the Benefit Plans listed on Schedule 5.1(a) (such Benefit Plans, the “ Split DB Plans ”), such that (for the avoidance of doubt) each Split DB Plan is substantially replicated by a corresponding SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan. Each SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan shall assume liability for all benefits accrued or earned (whether or not vested) by SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees and their respective Plan Payees under the corresponding Split DB Plan as of the Distribution Date. SnackCo or a member of the SnackCo Group shall be solely responsible for taking all necessary, reasonable, and appropriate actions (including the submission of the SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans to the Internal Revenue Service for a determination of Tax-qualified status) to establish, maintain and administer the SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans so that they are qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code and that the related trusts thereunder are exempt under Section 501(a) of the Code. The portion of liabilities relating to SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees and their respective Plan Payees shall cease to be liabilities of the applicable Split DB Plan, and shall be assumed by the corresponding SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan in accordance with this Section and Section 414(l) of the Code, Treasury Regulation Section 1.414(l)-1 and Section 208 of ERISA.

(b) A master trust (the “ SnackCo Master DB Trust ”) has been established to hold the assets of the SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans. The SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans that will participate in the SnackCo Master DB Trust effective as of the Distribution are specified on Schedule 5.1(b) . Kraft Foods Inc. or a member of the SnackCo Group shall cause its actuary to determine the estimated value, as of August 31, 2012, of the assets required to be held on behalf of each SnackCo SpinOff DB Plan in accordance with the assumptions and methodologies set forth in Treasury

 

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Regulation Section 1.414(l)-1 and ERISA Section 4044 (the “ Estimated Retirement Plan Transfer Amount ” for each such plan). Prior to or as of the Distribution, GroceryCo or a member of the GroceryCo Group shall cause the master trust for each Split DB Plan (the “ GroceryCo Master DB Trust ”) to transfer to the SnackCo Master DB Trust on behalf of each corresponding SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan an amount in cash or in-kind equal to the Estimated Retirement Plan Transfer Amount for such plan, as adjusted for earnings based on actual earnings of the applicable Split DB Plan from September 1, 2012 through the actual date of transfer.

(c) Within 12 months following the Distribution Date, GroceryCo or another member of the GroceryCo Group shall cause its actuary to provide SnackCo with a revised calculation of the value, as of the Distribution of the assets to be transferred to each SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan determined in accordance with the assumptions and methodologies set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.414(l)-1 and ERISA Section 4044 and reflecting any Delayed Transfer Employees and their respective Applicable Transfer Dates and any demographic updates (the “ Final Retirement Plan Transfer Amount ” for each such SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan). Within 45 days of the receipt from the actuary of the determination of the Final Retirement Plan Transfer Amount (determined as of September 1, 2012), GroceryCo shall cause each Split DB Plan to transfer to the corresponding SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan (the date of each such transfer, the “ Final Transfer Date ” for each such plan) an amount in cash or in kind equal to (i) the Final Retirement Plan Transfer Amount, minus (ii) the sum of (A) the Estimated Retirement Plan Transfer Amount, and (B) the aggregate amount of payments made from the Split DB Plan to SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees and their respective Plan Payees in order to satisfy any benefit obligation with respect to such participants following the Distribution, or Applicable Transfer Date for Delayed Transfer Employees, plus (iii) any payments made from a SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan to a GroceryCo Transferee prior to when such GroceryCo Transferee transferred from the SnackCo Group to the GroceryCo Group (such amount, the “ True-Up Amount ”). However, if the True-Up Amount is a negative number with respect to any SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan, GroceryCo shall not be required to cause any such additional transfer and instead SnackCo shall be required to cause a transfer of cash within 45 days of the receipt of written notification by SnackCo from such SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan to the corresponding Split DB Plan of the amount by which the sum of clauses (ii)(A) and (B) above, minus the amount in (iii) above, exceeds the Final Retirement Plan Transfer Amount. The True-Up Amount or the amount described in the immediately-preceding sentence shall be adjusted to reflect actual earnings or losses of the Master DB Trust from which the assets are being transferred from September 1, 2012 through the Final Transfer Date. The parties hereto acknowledge that the Split DB Plans’ transfer of the True-Up Amount to the corresponding SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans shall be in full settlement and satisfaction of the obligations of GroceryCo and the Split DB Plans to transfer assets to the SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans pursuant to this Section. In the event that SnackCo is obligated to cause any SnackCo Spinoff DB Plan to reimburse the corresponding Split DB Plan pursuant to this Section, such reimbursement or earnings calculation shall be performed in accordance with the same principles set forth herein with respect to the payment of the True-Up Amount.

 

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(d) From and after the Distribution Date, SnackCo and the members of the SnackCo Group shall be solely and exclusively responsible for all obligations and liabilities with respect to, or in any way related to, the SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans, whether accrued before, on or after the Distribution Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans shall have the sole and exclusive obligation to restore the unvested accrued benefits attributable to any individual who becomes employed by a member of the SnackCo Group and whose employment with Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its Affiliates or a member of the GroceryCo Group terminated on or before the Distribution at a time when such individual’s benefits under the Split DB Plan were not fully vested. Furthermore, the SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans shall have the sole obligation to restore accounts attributable to any lost participants who were formerly employed in the SnackCo Business.

Section 5.2 Continuation of Elections . As of the Distribution Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, SnackCo (acting directly or through a member of the SnackCo Group) shall cause the SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans to recognize and maintain all existing elections, including beneficiary designations, payment form elections and rights of alternate payees under qualified domestic relations orders with respect to SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees and their respective Plan Payees under the corresponding Split DB Plan.

ARTICLE VI

U.S. TAX-QUALIFIED DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS

Section 6.1 SnackCo Retained Defined Contribution Plans . Prior to the Distribution Date, SnackCo shall cause a member of the SnackCo Group to retain or, to the extent necessary, assume sponsorship of the Cadbury Puerto Rico Savings Plan (and its related trust). GroceryCo shall use reasonable efforts to transfer or cause to be transferred to a member of the SnackCo Group all plan documents, trust agreements, insurance policies, administrative agreements and other agreements and instruments in the possession of the members of the GroceryCo Group that are reasonably required for the maintenance and administration of the Cadbury Puerto Rico Savings Plan. From and after the Distribution Date, the SnackCo Group shall be exclusively responsible for all obligations and liabilities with respect to the Cadbury Puerto Rico Savings Plan, all assets of the Cadbury Puerto Rico Savings Plan, and all benefits owed to participants in the Cadbury Puerto Rico Savings Plan, whether accrued before, on or after the Distribution Date. GroceryCo will retain sponsorship of the Kraft Puerto Rico Savings Plan (collectively with the Cadbury Puerto Rico Savings Plan, the “ Puerto Rico Savings Plans ”) and shall be responsible for all obligations and liabilities thereunder. In the event that a SnackCo Employee transfers employment to the GroceryCo Group or a GroceryCo Employee transfers employment to the SnackCo Group before or on the Distribution Date, his or her account under the applicable Puerto Rico Savings Plan shall be transferred to the other Puerto Rico Savings Plan using the same principles as specified in Section 6.2(c) below.

 

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Section 6.2 SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans .

(a) Effective as of the Distribution Date, SnackCo or another member of the SnackCo Group shall assume certain defined contribution plans established effective September 1, 2012 that are intended to qualify under Code Section 401(a), and a related master trust or trusts exempt under Code Section 501(a) (such plans and trusts, the “ SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans ”). Each SnackCo Spinoff DC Plan shall have terms and features (including employer contribution provisions) that are substantially identical to one of the Benefit Plans listed on Schedule 6.2(a) (such Benefit Plans, the “ Split DC Plans ”) such that (for the avoidance of doubt) each Split DC Plan is substantially replicated by a corresponding SnackCo Spinoff DC Plan. SnackCo or a member of the SnackCo Group shall be solely responsible for taking all necessary, reasonable, and appropriate actions (including the submission of the SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans to the Internal Revenue Service for a determination of Tax-qualified status) to establish, maintain and administer the SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans so that they are qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code and that the related trusts thereunder are exempt under Section 501(a) of the Code. Each SnackCo Spinoff DC Plan shall assume liability for all benefits accrued or earned (whether or not vested) by SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees and their respective Plan Payees under the corresponding Split DC Plan as of the Distribution Date or Applicable Transfer Date.

(b) A master trust (the “ SnackCo Master DC Trust ”) has been established to hold the assets of the SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans. The SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans that will participate in the SnackCo Master DC Trust effective as of the Distribution are specified on Schedule 6.2(b) . Kraft Foods Inc. or a member of the SnackCo Group shall cause the assets required to be held on behalf of each SnackCo SpinOff DC Plan to be transferred to the SnackCo Master DC Trust no later than the business day before the Distribution Date. All such asset transfers shall equal the account balances of the affected participants and Plan Payees as of the Transfer Date and shall be in the same form of property as held under the trust for the applicable Split DC Plan. On or as soon as reasonably practicable following the Distribution Date or Applicable Transfer Date, GroceryCo or another member of the GroceryCo Group shall cause each Split DC Plan to transfer to the applicable SnackCo Spinoff DC Plan, and SnackCo or another member of the SnackCo Group shall cause such SnackCo Spinoff DC Plan to accept the transfer of, the accounts, liabilities and related assets in such Split DC Plan attributable to SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees and their respective Plan Payees. The transfer of assets shall be in cash or in kind (as determined by the transferor) and include outstanding loan balances and amounts forfeited by Former Cadbury Employees that have not yet been reallocated or applied to the payment of contributions or expenses and be conducted in accordance with Code Section 414(l) and Treasury Regulation Section 1.414(1)-1 and Section 208 of ERISA.

(c) On or as soon as reasonably practicable following the Applicable Transfer Date (but not later than thirty (30) days thereafter), SnackCo or a member of the SnackCo Group shall cause the accounts, related liabilities, and related assets in the corresponding SnackCo Spinoff DC Plan(s) attributable to any GroceryCo Transferees and their respective Plan Payees (including any outstanding loan balances) to be transferred in

 

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cash or in-kind (as determined by the transferor) in accordance with Code Section 414(l) and Treasury Regulation Section 1.414(l)-1 and Section 208 of ERISA to the applicable Split DC Plan(s). GroceryCo or another member of the GroceryCo Group shall cause the applicable Split DC Plan(s) to accept such transfer of accounts, liabilities and assets.

(d) From and after the Distribution Date, except as specifically provided in paragraph (c) above, SnackCo and the SnackCo Group shall be solely and exclusively responsible for all obligations and liabilities with respect to, or in any way related to, the SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans, whether accrued before, on or after the Distribution Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans shall have the sole and exclusive obligation to restore the unvested portion of any account attributable to any individual who becomes employed by a member of the SnackCo Group and whose employment with Kraft Foods Inc. or any of its Affiliates, or a member of the GroceryCo Group terminated on or before the Distribution at a time when such individual’s benefits under the Split DC Plans were not fully vested. Furthermore, the SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans shall have the sole obligation to restore accounts attributable to any lost participants who were formerly employed in the SnackCo Business.

Section 6.3 Continuation of Elections . As of the Distribution Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, SnackCo (acting directly or through a member of the SnackCo Group) shall cause the SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans to recognize and maintain all elections, including investment and payment form elections, beneficiary designations, and the rights of alternate payees under qualified domestic relations orders with respect to SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees and their respective Plan Payees under the corresponding Split DC Plan.

Section 6.4 Contributions Due . All contributions payable to the Split DC Plans with respect to employee deferrals, matching contributions and employer contributions for SnackCo Employees through the Distribution Date, determined in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Split DC Plans, ERISA and the Code, shall be paid by GroceryCo or another member of the GroceryCo Group to the appropriate Split DC Plan prior to the date of any asset transfer described in Section 6.2.

ARTICLE VII

NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLANS

Section 7.1 SnackCo Retained Nonqualified Plans .

(a) Prior to the Distribution Date, SnackCo shall cause a member of the SnackCo Group to retain or, to the extent necessary, assume sponsorship of, the SnackCo Retained Nonqualified Plans set forth on Schedule 7.1(a) (the “ SnackCo Retained Nonqualified Plans ”). GroceryCo shall use reasonable efforts to transfer or cause to be transferred to a member of the SnackCo Group all plan documents, administrative agreements and other agreements and instruments in the possession of the members of the GroceryCo Group that are reasonably required for the maintenance and administration of the SnackCo Retained Nonqualified Plans. From and after the Distribution Date, the SnackCo Group shall be exclusively responsible for all obligations and liabilities with respect to the SnackCo Retained Nonqualified Plans, and all benefits owed to participants in the SnackCo Retained Nonqualified Plans, whether accrued before, on or after the Distribution Date.

 

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(b) GroceryCo shall cause to be transferred to SnackCo the applicable rabbi trusts established to pay benefits under the SnackCo Retained Nonqualified Plans.

Section 7.2 SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plans .

(a) Effective as of the Distribution, SnackCo or another member of the SnackCo Group shall establish certain nonqualified retirement plans (such plans, the “ SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plans ”). Each SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plan shall have terms and features (including employer contribution provisions) that are substantially identical to one of the GroceryCo Benefit Plans listed on Schedule 7.2(a) (such plans, the “ Split Nonqualified Plans ”) such that (for the avoidance of doubt), each Split Nonqualified Plan is substantially replicated by a corresponding SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plan. SnackCo or a member of the SnackCo Group shall be solely responsible for taking all necessary, reasonable, and appropriate actions to establish, maintain and administer the SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plans so that they do not result in adverse Tax consequences under Code Section 409A. Each SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plan shall assume liability for all benefits accrued or earned (whether or not vested) by SnackCo Employees and Former Cadbury Employees and their respective Plan Payees under the corresponding Split Nonqualified Plan as of the Distribution Date. From and after the Distribution Date, SnackCo and the SnackCo Group shall be solely and exclusively responsible for all obligations and liabilities with respect to, or in any way related to, the SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plans, whether accrued before, on or after the Distribution Date. Furthermore, SnackCo and the SnackCo Group shall have the sole obligation to restore in the SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plans benefits under the Split Nonqualified Plans attributable to any lost participants who were formerly employed in the SnackCo Business.

(b) Unless SnackCo and GroceryCo agree otherwise before the Distribution, prior to or on the Distribution Date, GroceryCo or another member of the GroceryCo Group shall cause its actuary to determine the estimated value, as of the Distribution, of the amount of assets to be transferred from the rabbi trusts established to pay benefits under one or more of the Split Nonqualified Plans (the “ GroceryCo Rabbi Trusts ”) to one or more trusts established or maintained by SnackCo as designated by SnackCo with respect to the SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plans specified on Schedule 7.2(b) (the “ Initial Nonqualified Plan Transfer Amount ”). The Initial Nonqualified Plan Transfer Amount shall be determined by an actuary selected by the GroceryCo Group.

(c) Within 12 months following the Distribution, GroceryCo or another member of the GroceryCo Group shall cause its actuary to provide SnackCo with a revised calculation of the value, as of the Distribution, of the assets to be transferred with respect to each SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plan specified on Schedule 7.2(b) , as determined by the actuary selected by the GroceryCo Group, and reflecting any Delayed Transfer Employees and their respective Applicable Transfer Dates and any demographic updates (the “ Final Nonqualified Plan Transfer Amount ” for each such plan).

 

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Within 45 days of the receipt from the actuary of the determination of the Final Nonqualified Plan Transfer Amount, GroceryCo shall cause the applicable GroceryCo Rabbi Trust to transfer to a trust specified by SnackCo (the date of each such transfer, the “ Final Nonqualified Plan Transfer Date ” for each such plan) an amount in cash equal to (i) the Final Nonqualified Plan Transfer Amount, minus (ii) the sum of (A) the Initial Nonqualified Plan Transfer Amount and (B) the aggregate amount of payments made pursuant to the Split Nonqualified Plan to SnackCo Employees, Delayed Transfer Employees and their respective Plan Payees in order to satisfy any benefit obligation with respect to such participants following the Distribution, or Applicable Transfer Date for Delayed Transfer Employees, plus (iii) any payments made from a SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plan specified on Schedule 7.2(b) to a Delayed Transfer Employee prior to when such Delayed Transfer Employee transferred from the SnackCo Group to the GroceryCo Group (such amount the “ Nonqualified Plan True-Up Amount ”). However, if the Nonqualified Plan True-Up Amount is a negative number with respect to any SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plan, GroceryCo shall not be required to cause any such additional transfer and instead SnackCo shall be required to cause a transfer of cash within 45 days of the receipt of written notification by GroceryCo from the relevant SnackCo trust to the GroceryCo Rabbi Trust specified by GroceryCo the amount by which the sum of clauses (ii)(A) and (B) above, minus the amount in (iii) above, exceeds the Final Nonqualified Plan Transfer Amount. The Nonqualified Plan True-Up Amount or the amount described in the immediately-preceding sentence shall be adjusted to reflect earnings or losses using the same principles described in Section 5.1(c). The parties hereto acknowledge that the GroceryCo Rabbi Trusts’ transfer of the Nonqualified Plan True-Up Amount to a SnackCo trust shall be in full settlement and satisfaction of the obligations of GroceryCo and the GroceryCo Rabbi Trusts to transfer assets to SnackCo or any SnackCo trust pursuant to this Section 7.2(c).

(d) Except for individual grantor/secular trusts covering SnackCo Employees, no individual grantor/secular trusts shall be transferred to SnackCo.

Section 7.3 General Foods Plan . GroceryCo shall retain sponsorship of, and shall be responsible for all liabilities arising under, the General Foods Deferred Compensation Plan. The corporate-owned life insurance policies that fund benefit payments under such Plan shall remain the property of GroceryCo.

Section 7.4 No Distributions on Separation . SnackCo and GroceryCo acknowledge that neither the Distribution nor any of the other transactions contemplated by this Employee Matters Agreement, the Separation Agreement or the other Ancillary Agreements will trigger a payment or distribution of compensation under any Benefit Plan that is a nonqualified retirement plan for any SnackCo Employee, GroceryCo Employee, former SnackCo Employee or Former GroceryCo Business Employee and, consequently,

 

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that the payment or distribution of any compensation to which any SnackCo Employee, GroceryCo Employee, former SnackCo Employee or Former GroceryCo Business Employee is entitled under any such Benefit Plan will occur upon such individual’s separation from service from the SnackCo Group or the GroceryCo Group, as applicable, or at such other time as specified in the applicable Benefit Plan.

Section 7.5 Section 409A . SnackCo and GroceryCo shall cooperate in good faith so that the Distribution will not result in adverse Tax consequences under Code Section 409A to any current or former employee of any member of the SnackCo Group or any member of the GroceryCo Group, or their respective Plan Payees, in respect of his or her benefits under any SnackCo Benefit Plan or GroceryCo Benefit Plan.

Section 7.6 Continuation of Elections . As of the Distribution Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, SnackCo (acting directly or through a member of the SnackCo Group) shall cause each SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plan to recognize and maintain all elections, including deferral, investment and payment form elections, beneficiary designations, and the rights of alternate payees under qualified domestic relations orders with respect to SnackCo Employees and their Plan Payees under the corresponding Split Nonqualified Plan.

Section 7.7 Delayed Transfer Employees . Any SnackCo Transferee shall be treated in the same manner as a SnackCo Employee under this Article VII. As indicated in Section 2.6, such a SnackCo Transferee’s Applicable Transfer Date shall be treated as the Distribution Date. In addition, the GroceryCo Group shall assume and be solely responsible, pursuant to the terms of the applicable Split Nonqualified Plan, for any benefits accrued by any GroceryCo Transferee under any SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plan, and the SnackCo Group shall have no liability with respect thereto.

Section 7.8 Kraft Foods Inc. Directors’ Plans . Kraft Foods Inc. has adopted the 2001 Kraft Foods Inc. Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, the Kraft Foods Inc. 2001 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, the Kraft Foods Inc. 2006 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and the Kraft Foods Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (collectively, the “ Kraft Foods Director Plans ”). Effective as of the Distribution Date, GroceryCo shall assume, under corresponding GroceryCo director plans, the accrued liability for deferred amounts under the Kraft Foods Director Plans with respect to each GroceryCo Director. Except as otherwise provided in Section 8.9, as soon as practicable following the Distribution Date, SnackCo shall pay to GroceryCo an amount equal to such accrued liability (as determined for financial reporting purposes as of the close of business on the Distribution Date).

 

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ARTICLE VIII

KRAFT FOODS EQUITY COMPENSATION AWARDS

Section 8.1 Outstanding Kraft Foods Equity Compensation Awards .

(a) Each Kraft Foods Equity Compensation Award that is outstanding as of the Distribution Date shall be adjusted as described below, so that each holder of a Kraft Foods Equity Compensation Award shall hold adjusted equity awards with respect to either a GroceryCo Equity Compensation Award, a SnackCo Equity Compensation Award or both; provided , however , that, effective immediately prior to the Distribution, the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Kraft Foods Inc. may provide for different adjustments with respect to some or all of a holder’s Kraft Foods Equity Compensation Awards. For greater certainty, any adjustments made by the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Kraft Foods Inc. shall be deemed incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth below and shall be binding on the parties hereto and their respective Subsidiaries.

(i) Each Kraft Foods Option or Kraft Foods SAR generally shall be adjusted in the manner described below, effective as of the Distribution Date and immediately prior to the Distribution, so that each Kraft Foods Option and Kraft Foods SAR holder, respectively, shall hold SnackCo Options (or SnackCo SARs) and GroceryCo Options (or GroceryCo SARs) in lieu of the Kraft Foods Options (or Kraft Foods SARs) previously held. The following procedure shall generally be applied to each Kraft Foods Option (or Kraft Foods SAR) with the same grant date and exercise price held by each Kraft Foods Option (or Kraft Foods SAR) holder as of the Distribution Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the term “exercise price” refers to the amount payable by an option holder in order to acquire shares pursuant to a stock option award and to the base share value from which the amount of appreciation due to a stock appreciation right holder upon exercise of such stock appreciation right shall be measured:

(A) The SnackCo Option or SnackCo SAR shall have an exercise price equal to the SnackCo Price multiplied by the Option Conversion Ratio. The number of SnackCo Options or SnackCo SARs shall equal the number of Kraft Foods Options or Kraft Foods SARs to which they relate. Such SnackCo Options and SnackCo SARs shall be subject to the same vesting requirements and dates and other terms and conditions as the Kraft Foods Options or Kraft Foods SARs to which they relate.

(B) The GroceryCo Options and GroceryCo SARs shall have an exercise price equal to the GroceryCo Price multiplied by the Option Conversion Ratio. The number of GroceryCo Options and GroceryCo SARs shall equal the number of Kraft Foods Options or Kraft Foods SARs, as applicable, multiplied by the Distribution Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole option or stock appreciation right, as applicable. Such GroceryCo Options and GroceryCo SARs shall be subject to the same vesting requirements and dates and other terms and conditions as the Kraft Foods Options or Kraft Foods SARs to which they relate.

 

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(C) If the resulting aggregate Intrinsic Value of the SnackCo Options or SnackCo SARs and GroceryCo Options or GroceryCo SARs is less than the Intrinsic Value of the corresponding Kraft Foods Options or Kraft Foods SARs, as the case may be, then the difference shall be paid to the option holder in cash, less any applicable taxes, as soon as practicable following the Distribution Date. If the resulting aggregate Intrinsic Value of the SnackCo Options or SnackCo SARs and GroceryCo Options or GroceryCo SARs, as the case may be, is greater than the Intrinsic Value of the Kraft Foods Options or Kraft Foods SARs, as the case may be, then the number of GroceryCo Options or GroceryCo SARs shall be reduced until the aggregate Intrinsic Value of the SnackCo Options or Snack Co SARs and GroceryCo Options or GroceryCo SARs is less than or equal to the Intrinsic Value of the Kraft Foods Options or Kraft Foods SARs, as the case may be, and any difference shall be paid to the option or stock appreciation right holder in cash, less any applicable taxes, as soon as practicable following the Distribution Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Intrinsic Value of the SnackCo Options or SnackCo SARs is negative, only Section 8.1(a)(i)(B) shall be applied. The cash payment described above shall be made by SnackCo to individuals who are SnackCo Employees on the Distribution Date and by GroceryCo to all other holders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no cash shall be paid to an option or stock appreciation right holder if Canadian tax would be payable by the holder as a result of such cash payment.

(ii) With respect to Kraft Foods Restricted Shares and Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Units:

(A) Each holder of Kraft Foods Restricted Shares will generally receive from GroceryCo, as of the time of the Distribution Date and immediately prior to the Distribution, GroceryCo Restricted Shares determined in the same manner as for other shareholders of Kraft Foods Common Stock based on the Distribution Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares, with the value of any fractional share paid to the grantee in cash, less any applicable taxes, as soon as practicable following the Distribution Date (with such cash payment to be made by SnackCo to individuals who are SnackCo Employees on the Distribution Date and by GroceryCo to all other holders). Notwithstanding the foregoing, (I) each holder of Kraft Foods Restricted Shares who is resident outside of the United States or who is employed outside of the United States at the time of the Distribution will generally receive from GroceryCo GroceryCo Deferred Stock Units, in lieu of GroceryCo Restricted Stock, as provided in Section 8.1(a)(ii)(B); and (II) no cash shall be paid to a holder of Kraft Foods Restricted Shares if Canadian tax would be payable by the holder as a result of such cash payment. Such GroceryCo Restricted Shares shall be subject to the same vesting

 

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requirements and dates and other terms and conditions as the Kraft Foods Restricted Shares to which they relate (including the right to receive dividends or other distributions paid on GroceryCo Common Stock). Each Kraft Foods Restricted Share shall continue to be one SnackCo Restricted Share which shall be subject to the same vesting requirements and dates and other terms and conditions as the Kraft Foods Restricted Shares to which it relates.

(B) Each holder of Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Units will generally receive from GroceryCo, as of the time of the Distribution Date and immediately prior to the Distribution, GroceryCo Deferred Stock Units, determined in the same manner as for shareholders of Kraft Foods Common Stock based on the Distribution Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares, with the value of any fractional share paid to the grantee in cash, less any applicable taxes, as soon as practicable following the Distribution Date (with such cash payment to be made by SnackCo to individuals who are SnackCo Employees on the Distribution Date and by GroceryCo to all other holders). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no cash shall be paid to a holder of Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Units if (I) Canadian tax would be payable by the holder as a result of such cash payment, or (II) the holder is subject to U.S. federal income tax on the deferred stock units as of the Distribution Date and has attained normal retirement age (within the meaning of the Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Units agreement) or will attain normal retirement age before the GroceryCo Deferred Stock Units become payable (or any other individual who holds Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Units that are subject to Code Section 409A). All GroceryCo Deferred Stock Units shall be subject to the same vesting requirements and dates and other terms and conditions as the Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Units to which they relate (including the right to be credited with dividends or other distributions paid on GroceryCo Common Stock). Each Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Unit shall continue to be a SnackCo Deferred Stock Unit which shall be subject to the same vesting requirements and dates and other terms and conditions as the Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Unit to which it relates.

(iii) With respect to Kraft Foods Performance Shares:

(A) An outstanding Kraft Foods Performance Share that, as of the Distribution Date, is held by any GroceryCo Employee, shall be converted to a GroceryCo Performance Share. Each GroceryCo Performance Share shall be adjusted into a performance share award with respect to GroceryCo Common Stock. The adjustment of the number of target shares will be determined by multiplying the target number of Kraft Foods Performance Shares by the fraction with the numerator equal to the Kraft Foods Pre-Adjustment Price and the denominator equal to the average of the closing stock price of GroceryCo Common Stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market for five consecutive trading days beginning with the first trading day after the Distribution Date rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares. The performance criteria applicable to any GroceryCo Performance Shares shall also be adjusted as determined by the Compensation Committee of GroceryCo’s Board of Directors to reflect the Distribution.

 

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(B) An outstanding Kraft Foods Performance Share that, as of the Distribution Date, is held by any SnackCo Employee, shall be converted to a SnackCo Performance Share. Each SnackCo Performance Share shall be adjusted into a performance share award with respect to SnackCo Common Stock. The adjustment of the number of target shares will be determined by multiplying the target number of Kraft Foods Performance Shares by the fraction with the numerator equal to the Kraft Foods Pre-Adjustment Price and the denominator equal to the average of the closing stock price of SnackCo Common Stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market for five consecutive trading days beginning with the first trading day after the Distribution Date rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares. The performance criteria applicable to any SnackCo Performance Shares shall also be adjusted as determined by the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of SnackCo’s Board of Directors to reflect the Distribution.

(b) In the event a change in control (as defined in the applicable equity incentive plan or award agreement) occurs with respect to GroceryCo, then (i) any accelerated vesting and/or exercisability applicable to GroceryCo Equity Compensation Awards held by GroceryCo Employees and Former GroceryCo Business Employees shall apply to the SnackCo Equity Compensation Awards then held by such individuals, and (ii) all GroceryCo Equity Compensation Awards then held by SnackCo Employees and Former SnackCo Business Employees shall fully vest (and, to the extent applicable, become exercisable). In the event a change in control (as defined in the applicable equity incentive plan or award agreement) occurs with respect to SnackCo, then (i) any accelerated vesting and/or exercisability applicable to SnackCo Equity Compensation Awards held by SnackCo Employees and Former SnackCo Business Employees shall apply to the GroceryCo Equity Compensation Awards then held by such individuals, and (ii) all SnackCo Equity Compensation Awards then held by GroceryCo Employees and Former GroceryCo Business Employees shall fully vest (and, to the extent applicable, become exercisable).

(c) Prior to the Distribution Date, GroceryCo shall establish equity compensation plans, so that upon the Distribution, GroceryCo shall have in effect an equity compensation plan containing substantially the same terms as each original Kraft Foods Inc. equity compensation plan under which any GroceryCo Equity Compensation Award or GroceryCo Performance Share was granted. From and after the Distribution Date, each GroceryCo Equity Compensation Award and GroceryCo Performance Share shall be subject to the terms of the applicable GroceryCo equity compensation plan, the award agreement governing such GroceryCo Equity Compensation Award or GroceryCo Performance Share and any Employment Agreement to which the applicable holder is a party. From and after the Distribution Date, GroceryCo shall retain, pay, perform, fulfill and discharge all Liabilities arising out of or relating to the GroceryCo Equity Compensation Awards.

 

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(d) In all events, the adjustments provided for in this Section 8.1 shall be made in a manner that, as determined by Kraft Foods Inc., avoids adverse Tax consequences to holders under Code Section 409A.

Section 8.2 Tax Withholding, Reporting and Deductions .

(a) The appropriate member of the SnackCo Group shall be responsible for all payroll taxes, withholding and reporting with respect to SnackCo Equity Compensation Awards and GroceryCo Equity Compensation Awards held by SnackCo Employees and Former SnackCo Business Employees. The appropriate member of the GroceryCo Group shall be responsible for all payroll taxes, withholding and reporting with respect to SnackCo Equity Compensation Awards and GroceryCo Equity Compensation Awards held by GroceryCo Employees and Former GroceryCo Business Employees. SnackCo and GroceryCo hereby designate the other party as an agent for withholding pursuant to IRS Revenue Procedure 70-6 and to accept such designation to effectuate the intent of this Section 8.2(a). Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent any non-United States jurisdiction requires a different withholding methodology or requires a different party to withhold applicable taxes, such withholdings shall be effected in accordance with applicable local law.

(b) With respect to the SnackCo Equity Compensation Awards and GroceryCo Equity Compensation Awards held by SnackCo Employees or Former SnackCo Business Employees, the appropriate member of the SnackCo Group shall claim any federal, state and/or local tax deductions after the Distribution Date, and no member of the GroceryCo Group shall claim any such deductions. With respect to the SnackCo Equity Compensation Awards and GroceryCo Equity Compensation Awards held by GroceryCo Employees or Former GroceryCo Business Employees, the appropriate member of the GroceryCo Group shall claim any federal, state and/or local tax deductions after the Distribution Date, and no member of the SnackCo Group shall claim any such deductions. If either SnackCo or GroceryCo determines in its reasonable judgment that there is a substantial likelihood that a tax deduction that was assigned to the SnackCo Group or the GroceryCo Group pursuant to this Section 8.2(b) will instead be available only to the other party (whether as a result of a determination by the Internal Revenue Service or another tax authority, a change in the Code or the regulations or guidance thereunder, or otherwise), it shall notify the other party and both parties will negotiate in good faith to resolve the issue in accordance with the following principle: the party entitled to the deduction shall pay to the other party an amount that places the other party in a financial position equivalent to the financial position the party would have been in had the party received the deduction as intended under this Section 8.2(b). Such amount shall be paid within ninety (90) days after filing the last tax return necessary to make the determination described in the preceding sentence.

(c) If SnackCo or GroceryCo determines in its reasonable judgment that any action required under this Article VIII will not achieve the intended tax, accounting and legal results, including, without limitation, the intended results under Code Section 409A or FASB ASC Topic 718 – Stock Compensation, then at the request of SnackCo or GroceryCo, as applicable, SnackCo and GroceryCo shall mutually cooperate in taking such actions as are necessary or appropriate to achieve such results, or most nearly achieve such results if the originally-intended results are not fully attainable.

 

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Section 8.3 Employment Treatment .

(a) Continuous employment with the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group following the Distribution Date shall be deemed to be continuing service for purposes of vesting and exercisability for the GroceryCo Equity Compensation Awards and the SnackCo Equity Compensation Awards. However, in the event that a GroceryCo Employee terminates employment after the Distribution Date and becomes employed by the SnackCo Group, for purposes of Article VIII, the GroceryCo Employee shall be deemed terminated and the terms and conditions of the applicable performance incentive plan under which grants were made shall apply. Similarly, in the event that a SnackCo Employee terminates employment after the Distribution Date and becomes employed by the GroceryCo Group, for purposes of Article VIII, the SnackCo Employee shall be deemed terminated and the terms and conditions of the performance incentive plan under which grants were made shall apply. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of this Article VIII only, if an individual is, by mutual agreement between the parties, scheduled to transfer employment shortly after the Distribution Date between the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group, such individual shall be treated as employed as of the Distribution Date and thereafter by the entity to which he or she is scheduled to transfer. In addition, a non-employee member of the board of directors of SnackCo or GroceryCo shall be treated in a similar manner to that described in this Section 8.3(a).

(b) If, after the Distribution Date, SnackCo or GroceryCo identifies an administrative error in the individuals identified as holding SnackCo Equity Compensation Awards and GroceryCo Equity Compensation Awards, the amount of such awards so held, the vesting level of such awards, or any other similar error, SnackCo and GroceryCo shall mutually cooperate in taking such actions as are necessary or appropriate to place, as nearly as reasonable practicable, the individual and SnackCo and GroceryCo in the position in which they would have been had the error not occurred.

Section 8.4 Payment of Option Exercise Prices . Upon the exercise of a SnackCo Option or a GroceryCo Option, the exercise price of such stock option shall be remitted in cash by the option administrator to the issuer of the option (the appropriate member of the SnackCo Group or the GroceryCo Group, as applicable) and the applicable withholding taxes shall be remitted in cash by the option administrator to the entity (the appropriate member of the SnackCo Group or the GroceryCo Group, as applicable) responsible for payroll taxes, withholding and reporting with respect to the option pursuant to Section 8.2. Upon vesting or payment, as applicable, of restricted stock or deferred stock units, the applicable withholding shall be remitted in cash by the administrator to the entity (the appropriate member of the SnackCo Group or the GroceryCo Group, as applicable) responsible for payroll taxes, withholding and reporting with respect to such awards pursuant to Section 8.2. To the extent necessary to provide the withholding amount in cash to the entity responsible for payroll taxes, withholding, and reporting, the issuer of the applicable award shall provide the withholding amount in cash. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the method of remittance of the exercise price of any stock option or any applicable withholding taxes may vary for legal or administrative reasons.

 

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Section 8.5 Dividends/Dividend Equivalents . With respect to dividends on GroceryCo Restricted Shares or dividend equivalents on GroceryCo Deferred Stock Units payable by GroceryCo to a SnackCo Employee, GroceryCo shall make such payments to SnackCo, and SnackCo, as an agent for GroceryCo, shall make such payments to such SnackCo Employees and shall be responsible for payroll taxes, withholding and reporting in accordance with Section 8.2(a). With respect to dividends on SnackCo Restricted Shares or dividend equivalents on SnackCo Deferred Stock Units payable by SnackCo to a GroceryCo Employee, SnackCo shall make such payments to GroceryCo, and GroceryCo, as an agent for SnackCo, shall make such payments to such GroceryCo Employees and shall be responsible for payroll taxes, withholding and reporting in accordance with Section 8.2(a).

Section 8.6 Equity Award Administration . GroceryCo and SnackCo agree that UBS Financial Services Inc. shall be the administrator and recordkeeper for the GroceryCo and SnackCo Equity Compensation Awards outstanding as of the Distribution for the life of the relevant awards, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.

Section 8.7 Forfeiture-Related Payments .

(a) As soon as practicable following the Distribution Date, SnackCo shall pay to GroceryCo the Fair Value of the GroceryCo Options held by individuals who are SnackCo Employees or Former SnackCo Business Employees and GroceryCo shall pay to SnackCo the Fair Value of the SnackCo Options held by GroceryCo Employees and Former GroceryCo Business Employees. The parties shall settle the obligations of the preceding sentence in cash on a net basis such that the party required to pay the greater amount to the other shall pay the difference between the two amounts to the other.

(b) As soon as practicable following the Distribution Date, SnackCo shall pay to GroceryCo the value of the GroceryCo Deferred Stock Units and GroceryCo Restricted Shares held by individuals who are SnackCo Employees or Former SnackCo Business Employees and GroceryCo shall pay to SnackCo the value of the SnackCo Deferred Stock Units and SnackCo Restricted Shares held by individuals who are GroceryCo Employees or Former GroceryCo Business Employees. The parties shall settle the obligations of the preceding sentence in cash on a net basis such that the party required to pay the greater amount to the other shall pay the difference between the two amounts to the other. For purposes of this Section 8.7(b), the value of the GroceryCo Deferred Stock Units, GroceryCo Restricted Shares, SnackCo Deferred Stock Units and SnackCo Restricted Shares shall be determined based on the GroceryCo Price and the SnackCo Price, respectively, reduced by assumed forfeitures based on the assumptions used for FASB ASC Topic 718 – Stock Compensation purposes in Kraft Foods Inc.’s most recent quarterly or annual financial reporting prepared before the Distribution Date for forfeitures of Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Units and Kraft Foods Restricted Shares, as applicable.

 

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Section 8.8 Registration . GroceryCo shall register the GroceryCo Common Stock relating to the GroceryCo Equity Compensation Awards and make any necessary filings with the appropriate Governmental Authorities as required under U.S. and foreign securities Laws.

Section 8.9 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Units .

(a) Any stock units granted to non-employee directors under any of the Kraft Foods Director Plans and outstanding immediately prior to the Distribution shall be adjusted on the Distribution Date in substantially the same manner as Kraft Foods Deferred Stock Units are adjusted under Section 8.1(a)(ii)(B); provided, that the number of such units shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares (with no cash paid for any fractional share). In all events, the adjustments provided for in this Section 8.9 shall be made in a manner that, as determined by Kraft Foods Inc., avoids adverse Tax consequences under Code Section 409A.

(b) For purposes of this Employee Matters Agreement, each non-employee member of the Board of Directors of Kraft Foods Inc. prior to the Distribution Date who is a non-employee member of the Board of Directors of GroceryCo on the Distribution Date shall be a “ GroceryCo Director ” and each other non-employee member of the Board of Directors of Kraft Foods Inc. prior to the Distribution Date shall be a “ SnackCo Director ”. With respect to dividend equivalents on GroceryCo stock units payable by GroceryCo to a SnackCo Director, GroceryCo shall make such payments to SnackCo, and SnackCo, as an agent for GroceryCo, shall make such payments to such SnackCo Directors and shall be responsible for tax reporting of such amounts. With respect to dividend equivalents on SnackCo stock units payable by SnackCo to a GroceryCo Director, SnackCo shall make such payments to GroceryCo, and GroceryCo, as an agent for SnackCo, shall make such payments to such GroceryCo Directors and shall be responsible for tax reporting of such amounts.

(c) Prior to the Distribution Date, GroceryCo shall establish a plan or plans for non-employee directors, so that upon the Distribution, GroceryCo shall have in effect a plan for non-employee directors containing substantially the same terms as each original Kraft Foods Inc. stock compensation plan under which any Kraft Foods Inc. stock unit award that is converted into a GroceryCo stock unit award was granted. From and after the Distribution Date, each GroceryCo stock unit award shall be subject to the terms of the applicable GroceryCo plan for non-employee directors and the award agreement governing such GroceryCo award. From and after the Distribution Date, GroceryCo shall retain, pay, perform, fulfill and discharge all Liabilities arising out of or relating to the GroceryCo stock units awards for non-employee directors.

(d) At the time that any SnackCo stock units held by a GroceryCo Director become distributable pursuant to the terms of the applicable SnackCo non-employee director plan, GroceryCo shall pay to SnackCo the value of such stock units, determined using the closing price of SnackCo Common Stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the date of such distribution. At the time that any GroceryCo stock units held by a SnackCo Director become distributable pursuant to the terms of the applicable GroceryCo non-employee director plan, SnackCo shall pay to GroceryCo the value of such units, determined using the closing price of GroceryCo Common Stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the date of such distribution.

 

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ARTICLE IX

BENEFIT PLAN REIMBURSEMENTS, BENEFIT PLAN THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS

Section 9.1 General Principles . From and after the Distribution Date, any services that a member of the GroceryCo Group shall provide to the members of the SnackCo Group or that a member of the SnackCo Group shall provide to the members of the GroceryCo Group relating to any Benefit Plans shall be set forth in the Transition Services Agreements (and, to the extent provided therein, a member of the GroceryCo Group or the SnackCo Group shall provide administrative services referred to in this Employee Matters Agreement).

Section 9.2 Benefit Plan Third-Party Claims .

(a) In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the following provision on the one hand, and the Separation Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements on the other hand, the following provision shall control over the inconsistent provisions to the extent of the inconsistency:

If a Third-Party Claim relates solely to the Benefit Plan of the Indemnifying Party, GroceryCo and SnackCo shall take all actions necessary to substitute the Indemnifying Party and/or the relevant Benefit Plan of the Indemnifying Party as the proper party for such Third-Party Claim. If the Third-Party Claim relates to both a GroceryCo Benefit Plan and a SnackCo Benefit Plan, GroceryCo and SnackCo shall take all actions necessary to separate or otherwise partition the Third-Party Claim so as to allow each party to solely defend the claim relating to its own Benefit Plan (unless the parties mutually agree that such a separation or partition is unnecessary or inadvisable). If the Third-Party Claim cannot be transferred to the Indemnifying Party or separated or partitioned so as to allow each party to solely defend the claim relating to its own Benefit Plan, then SnackCo shall defend the Third-Party Claim and GroceryCo may elect to participate in (but not control) the defense, compromise, or settlement of any such Third-Party Claim at its own expense.

ARTICLE X

INDEMNIFICATION

Section 10.1 Indemnification . All Liabilities retained or assumed by or allocated to GroceryCo or the GroceryCo Group pursuant to this Employee Matters Agreement shall be deemed to be GroceryCo Liabilities for purposes of Article V of the Distribution Agreement, and all Liabilities retained or assumed by or allocated to SnackCo or the SnackCo Group pursuant to this Employee Matters Agreement shall be deemed to be SnackCo Liabilities for purposes of Article V of the Distribution Agreement.

 

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ARTICLE XI

COOPERATION

Section 11.1 Cooperation . Following the date of this Employee Matters Agreement, SnackCo and GroceryCo shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries, agents and vendors to, use reasonable best efforts to cooperate with respect to any employee compensation, benefits or human resources systems matters that SnackCo or GroceryCo, as applicable, reasonably determines require the cooperation of both SnackCo and GroceryCo in order to accomplish the objectives of this Employee Matters Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, (a) SnackCo and GroceryCo shall cooperate in coordinating each of their respective payroll systems in connection with the transfers of SnackCo Employees to the SnackCo Group and the Distribution, (b) GroceryCo shall transfer records to SnackCo as reasonably necessary for the proper administration of SnackCo Benefit Plans, to the extent such records are in GroceryCo’s possession, (c) SnackCo and GroceryCo shall share, with each other and their respective agents and vendors (without obtaining releases), all participant information necessary for the efficient and accurate administration of the Benefit Plans, and (d) SnackCo and GroceryCo shall share such information as is necessary to administer equity awards pursuant to Article VIII, to provide any required information to holders of such equity awards, and to make any governmental filings with respect thereto.

ARTICLE XII

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 12.1 Vendor Contracts . Prior to the Distribution, SnackCo and GroceryCo shall use reasonable best efforts to (a) negotiate with the current Third Party providers to separate and assign the applicable rights and obligations under each group insurance policy, health maintenance organization, administrative services contract, Third Party administrator agreement, letter of understanding or arrangement that pertains to one or more SnackCo Benefit Plans and one or more GroceryCo Benefit Plans (each, a “ Vendor Contract ”) to the extent that such rights or obligations pertain to SnackCo Employees and Former SnackCo Business Employees and their respective Plan Payees or, in the alternative, to negotiate with the current Third Party providers to provide substantially similar services to the SnackCo Benefit Plans on substantially similar terms under separate contracts with SnackCo or the SnackCo Benefit Plans, and (b) to the extent permitted by the applicable Third Party provider, obtain and maintain pricing discounts or other preferential terms under the Vendor Contracts.

Section 12.2 Further Assurances . Prior to the Distribution, if either party identifies any commercial or other service that is needed to ensure a smooth and orderly transition of its business in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, and that is not otherwise governed by the provisions of this Employee Matters Agreement, the parties will cooperate in determining whether there is a mutually acceptable arm’s-length basis on which the other party will provide such service.

Section 12.3 Employment Taxes Withholding Reporting Responsibility . GroceryCo and SnackCo hereby agree to follow the standard procedure for United States

 

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employment Tax withholding as provided in Section 4 of Rev. Proc. 2004-53, I.R.B. 2004-35. GroceryCo shall withhold and remit all employment taxes for the last payroll date preceding the Distribution Date with respect to all current and former employees of SnackCo and GroceryCo who receive wages on such payroll date.

Section 12.4 Data Privacy . The parties agree that any applicable data privacy Laws and any other obligations of the GroceryCo Group and the SnackCo Group to maintain the confidentiality of any employee information or information held by any Benefit Plans in accordance with applicable Law shall govern the disclosure of employee information among the parties under this Employee Matters Agreement. GroceryCo and SnackCo shall ensure that they each have in place appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect the personal data of the GroceryCo Employees, Former GroceryCo Business Employees, SnackCo Employees and Former SnackCo Business Employees.

Section 12.5 Third Party Beneficiaries . Nothing contained in this Employee Matters Agreement shall be construed to create any third-party beneficiary rights in any individual, including without limitation any GroceryCo Employee, SnackCo Employee, Former SnackCo Business Employee or Former GroceryCo Business Employee (including any dependent or beneficiary thereof) nor shall this Employee Matters Agreement be deemed to amend any Benefit Plan or to prohibit SnackCo, GroceryCo or their respective Affiliates from amending or terminating any Benefit Plan.

Section 12.6 Effect if Distribution Does Not Occur . If the Distribution does not occur, then all actions and events that are, under this Employee Matters Agreement, to be taken or occur effective as of the Distribution, or otherwise in connection with the Distribution shall not be taken or occur except to the extent specifically agreed by the parties.

Section 12.7 Incorporation of Separation Agreement Provisions . The following provisions of the Separation Agreement are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and unless otherwise expressly specified herein, such provisions shall apply as if fully set forth herein (references in this Section 12.7 to an “Article” or “Section” shall mean Articles or Sections of the Separation Agreement, and references in the material incorporated herein by reference shall be references to the Separation Agreement): Article IV (relating to Further Assurances and Additional Agreements); Article V (relating to Mutual Releases; Indemnification); Article VI (relating to Exchange of Information; Litigation Management; Confidentiality); Article VII (relating to Dispute Resolution); and Article VIII (relating to Miscellaneous).

Section 12.8 No Representation or Warranty . Kraft Foods Inc. makes no representation or warranty with respect to any matter in this Employee Matters Agreement, including, without limitation, any representation or warranty with respect to the legal or Tax status or compliance of any Benefit Plan, compensation arrangement or Employment Agreement, and Kraft Foods Inc. disclaims any and all liability with respect thereto.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Employee Matters Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.

 

KRAFT FOODS INC.
By:   /s/ Gerhard Pleuhs
 

Name: Gerhard Pleuhs

Title: Authorized Signatory

 

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.
By:   /s/ Timothy R. McLevish
 

Name: Timothy R. McLevish

Title: Authorized Signatory

 

[Signature Page to Employee Matters Agreement]


Schedule 2.3

Material SnackCo Benefit Plans

Mondelēz Global LLC Thrift Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC TIP Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Retirement Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Hourly Retirement Plan

Mondelēz Puerto Rico Retirement Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Supplemental Benefits Plan I

Mondelēz Global LLC Supplemental Benefits Plan II

Mondelēz Global LLC Group Benefits Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Retiree Health and Life Benefits Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Employee-Paid Group Benefits Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Business Travel Accident Insurance Benefits Plan

Mondelēz Puerto Rico Health and Welfare Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Group Universal Life Insurance Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Personal Accident Insurance Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Severance Pay Plan for Salaried Non-Exempt Employees

Mondelēz Global LLC Severance Pay Plan for Salaried Exempt Employees

Mondelēz Global LLC Severance Pay Plan for Hourly Non-Exempt Employees

Cadbury Adams Savings Plan for Puerto Rico Employees

Mondelēz Executive Deferred Compensation Plan

Mondelēz International Holdings LLC Mobile Employees Retirement Plan

Nabisco, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan

Warner-Lambert Supplemental Pension Income Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Pension Equalization Plan

 

A-1


Schedule 4.1

SnackCo Retained Welfare Plans

None

 

A-2


Schedule 4.2

Split Welfare Plans

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Group Benefits Plan

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Retiree Health and Life Benefits Plan

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Employee-Paid Group Benefits Plan

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Business Travel Accident Insurance Benefits Plan

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Puerto Rico Health and Welfare Plan

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Group Universal Life Insurance Plan

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Personal Accident Insurance Plan

 

A-3


Schedule 5.1(a)

Split DB Plans

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Retirement Plan

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Hourly Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan for Puerto Rico Employees of Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

 

A-4


Schedule 5.1(b)

SnackCo Spinoff DB Plans Participating in the SnackCo Master DB Trust

Mondelēz Global LLC Retirement Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Hourly Retirement Plan

Mondelēz Puerto Rico Retirement Plan

 

A-5


Schedule 6.2(a)

Split DC Plans

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Thrift Plan

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. TIP Plan

 

A-6


Schedule 6.2(b)

SnackCo Spinoff DC Plans Participating in the SnackCo Master DC Trust

Mondelēz Global LLC Thrift Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC TIP Plan

 

A-7


Schedule 7.1(a)

SnackCo Retained Nonqualified Plans

Nabisco, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan

Warner-Lambert Supplemental Pension Income Plan

Mondelēz International Holdings LLC Mobile Employees Retirement Plan

 

A-8


Schedule 7.2(a)

Split Nonqualified Plans

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Supplemental Benefits Plan I

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Supplemental Benefits Plan II

Kraft Executive Deferred Compensation Plan

Cadbury Adams Holdings LLC Pension Equalization Plan

 

A-9


Schedule 7.2(b)

SnackCo Spinoff Nonqualified Plans

Mondelēz Global LLC Supplemental Benefits Plan I

Mondelēz Global LLC Supplemental Benefits Plan II

Mondelēz Executive Deferred Compensation Plan

Mondelēz Global LLC Pension Equalization Plan

 

A-10

Exhibit 10.5

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

MASTER GENERAL TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT

between

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

and

Mondelēz Global LLC

Dated as of September 27, 2012

 

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED FOR PORTIONS OF THIS EXHIBIT. THE COPY FILED HEREWITH OMITS THE INFORMATION SUBJECT TO A CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST. OMISSIONS ARE DESIGNATED [ * * * ]. A COMPLETE VERSION OF THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.


MASTER GENERAL TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Master General Transition Services Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of the Distribution Date, as defined in the Separation Agreement (as defined below), (the “ Effective Date ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability (“ SnackCo ”).

WHEREAS, GroceryCo and SnackCo’s parent company are parties to that certain Separation Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date (the “ Separation Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Separation Agreement, the parties agreed to separate Kraft Foods Inc. into two companies: (a) GroceryCo, which will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the GroceryCo Business; and (b) SnackCo, which will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the SnackCo Business (the “ Separation ”);

WHEREAS, in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Separation Agreement and in order to ensure a smooth transition following the Separation, each party desires that the other party provide, or cause its Affiliates or contractors to provide, certain transition services (other than (a) information technology services, which services will be governed under the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date, and (b) research and development transition services, which services will be governed under the Research and Development Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date) in exchange for the consideration stated in this Agreement and in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the services to be provided hereunder will be specified in separate Project Statements (as further defined below) that will set forth the scope of the services to be provided as well as the party who will provide the services (the “Supplier” as further defined herein) to the other party (the “Buyer” as further defined herein); and

WHEREAS, each party in its capacity as a Buyer wishes to receive such specified transition services for use in connection with its Business in order to ensure a smooth transition following the Separation and services as Buyer may select, and each party in its capacity as a Supplier has agreed to provide such services in accordance with the terms specified herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, GroceryCo and SnackCo agree as follows:

1. Definitions. The following terms have the meanings indicated:

1.1 Allocated Cost ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.

1.2 Buyer ” means with respect to a Service specified in a Project Statement, the party receiving such Service as specified in the Project Statement.

1.3 Buyer Data ” means data relating to the operation of the Business of Buyer in the possession or control of Supplier.

 

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED FOR PORTIONS OF THIS EXHIBIT. THE COPY FILED HEREWITH OMITS THE INFORMATION SUBJECT TO A CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST. OMISSIONS ARE DESIGNATED [ * * * ]. A COMPLETE VERSION OF THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.


1.4 Canadian Buyer ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.

1.5 Canadian Supplier ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.

1.6 Change of Control ” means any: (A) event or series of events through which any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), becomes, or obtains rights (whether by means or warrants, options or otherwise) to become, the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13(d)-3 and 13(d)-5 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the outstanding common stock of a party or any of its subsidiaries; (B) merger, consolidation or acquisition of or involving a party or any of its subsidiaries; (C) sale of any material amount of the assets of a party or any of its subsidiaries (including by a sale of stock or other securities of any such subsidiary); or (D) similar transaction or business combination involving a party or any of its subsidiaries or their business or capital units or assets.

1.7 Confidential Information ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.

1.8 Contractor ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.3.

1.9 Dispute ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2.

1.10 Employee Matters Agreement ” means the Employee Matters Agreement between the parties dated as of the Distribution Date.

1.11 Maximum Transition Period ” means the two-year period beginning on the Effective Date.

1.12 New Service ” means a Service not provided or supplied by Kraft Foods Inc., its subsidiaries and/or its Contractors for the Business of Buyer during the 12 months preceding the Effective Date.

1.13 Project Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

1.14 Representative ” means an Affiliate, Contractor or other Person providing Services hereunder on behalf of Supplier.

1.15 Services ” means collectively the Identified Services, any Menu Services and any Additional Services described in mutually agreed Project Statements.

1.16 Services Manager ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.

1.17 Supplier ” means with respect to a Service specified in a Project Statement, the party providing such Service as specified in the Project Statement.

1.18 Term ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.

1.19 Transition Period ” means the maximum period of time set forth in the applicable Project Statement for a Service, as such Transition Period may be adjusted by mutual written agreement of the parties from time to time; provided , however , that in no event will the Transition Period exceed the date that is two years from the Effective Date.

 

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Other capitalized terms have the meanings set forth elsewhere in this Agreement. Any capitalized terms used but not defined in this Agreement have the meanings given to them in the Separation Agreement.

2. Transition Services.

2.1 Project Statements. The scope of each agreed upon Service to be provided under the terms of this Agreement will be set forth in a Project Statement substantially in the form set forth in Annex A (a “ Project Statement ”), including, as applicable, (i) the party that is the Supplier of the Service and the party that is the Buyer of the Service, (ii) a timeline for such Service, (iii) the location of such Service (including any Canada Services), (iv) each party’s Services Manager for such Project Statement, (v) any details regarding the Allocated Cost for such Service, (vi) payment terms, and (vii) any specifications applicable to such Service, if different from the specifications defined in this Agreement. No Project Statement will be binding or effective unless signed by both parties. Supplier will provide, or cause one or more of its Representatives to provide, to Buyer the Services described in executed Project Statements in accordance therewith and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2.2 Identified Services. Each Project Statement entered into as of the Effective Date is attached to this Agreement in Annex B , and the Services identified in such Project Statements are referred to in this Agreement, collectively, as the “ Identified Services ”. Supplier agrees, on the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, to provide, or cause one or more of its Representatives to provide, to Buyer each of the Identified Services for the applicable Transition Period indicated in each applicable Project Statement attached hereto in Annex B , and Buyer agrees to purchase and pay for the Identified Services as provided for in Section 5.

2.3 Menu Services. If Buyer desires to receive any services that are not Identified Services but that are listed on the menu of services available upon request as set forth in Annex C (“ Menu Services ”), Buyer will provide Supplier with a reasonably detailed written request for such proposed services. Within 30 days following such request, Supplier will, to the extent feasible, provide a good faith estimate of the costs, timing and resources required to provide such Menu Services, including a good faith summary of any costs or effects to other Services, equipment, systems, personnel or resources being provided to Buyer (“ Resulting Linked Effects ”). The parties will then promptly negotiate in good faith the terms of a Project Statement by which the proposed Menu Services would be provided under this Agreement. Supplier agrees to take commercially reasonable efforts to provide the proposed Menu Services to the extent not unduly burdensome in light of Supplier’s resource constraints and obligations, subject to the following conditions: (i) if the requested Menu Services could be obtained from other commercial service providers in a commercially reasonable manner, then Supplier will have the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to decline to provide such Menu Services; (ii) Supplier will not be obligated to perform any Menu Services unless Buyer agrees to pay the Allocated Cost for such Menu Services, including any Allocated Costs associated with Resulting Linked Effects; and (iii) in no event will the Transition Period for any Menu Service extend beyond the Maximum Transition Period.

 

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2.4 Additional Services.

(a) If Buyer desires to receive any services that are not Identified Services or Menu Services, or that represent a significant or material change to an Identified Service or a Menu Service, Buyer will provide Supplier with a reasonably detailed written request for such proposed services (the “ Additional Services ”) (such request sufficiently detailed to enable Supplier to weigh the risks and assess the feasibility of such request and attempt to estimate the resources and effort required to provide such proposed services). Within 30 days following such request, Supplier will, to the extent reasonably feasible, assess the request in good faith and provide notice of whether it will endeavor to provide the requested Additional Service. If Supplier does not respond to such request within 30 days following such request, then Supplier will be deemed to have refused such request.

(b) If a requested Additional Service is reasonably necessary to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses then Supplier will accept the request to provide the proposed Additional Service if it can feasibly provide such Additional Service without undue burden in light of Supplier’s resource constraints and obligations. Supplier will have no obligation to provide an Additional Service or to provide the Additional Service under any specific terms, and may decline to provide such requested Additional Service in its sole and absolute discretion, if any of the following apply: (i) the requested Additional Service is not reasonably necessary to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses; (ii) the requested Additional Service is not a Service that was provided or supplied by Kraft Foods Inc. and/or its subsidiaries for the Business of Buyer during the 12 months preceding the Effective Date; (iii) the requested Additional Service could be obtained from other commercial service providers in a commercially reasonable manner; (iv) Buyer will not agree to pay the Allocated Cost for such Additional Services, including any Allocated Costs associated with Resulting Linked Effects; or (v) the Transition Period for the requested Additional Service extends beyond the Maximum Transition Period.

(c) If Supplier accepts a request to provide an Additional Service, it will, to the extent reasonably feasible, provide a good faith estimate of the fees, timing and resources required to provide such Additional Services, including a good faith summary of any Resulting Linked Effects. The parties will then promptly negotiate in good faith a Project Statement by which the proposed Additional Services would be provided under this Agreement.

2.5 Disputes over requested Services . In the event that Buyer alleges that Supplier (or a proposed Supplier) has violated its obligation to consider or provide a requested Service hereunder, or has acted in bad faith in negotiating the terms applicable to a Service such Dispute will be subject to arbitration in accordance with Section 10.2(c).

2.6 Financial obligation . In providing the Services, Supplier and its Representatives will not be obligated to perform any of the following actions unless Buyer agrees to pay the fully Allocated Cost of such actions and the performance of such actions is reasonably within the control of Supplier and its Representatives: (i) maintain the employment of any specific employee; (ii) purchase, lease or license any additional equipment or software, except any replacement for existing equipment owned by Supplier and necessary to provide the Services pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; (iii) pay any costs related to the conversion of the Buyer Data from one format to another; or (iv) pay any costs necessary to integrate Buyer’s systems for purposes of receiving the Services.

 

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2.7 Means of providing Services. Supplier will, in its sole discretion, determine the means and resources used to provide the Services in accordance with its business judgment and subject to Section 4. Supplier will have sole discretion and responsibility for staffing, instructing and compensating its personnel and third parties who perform the Services.

2.8 Access to facilities and equipment. To the extent reasonably required to perform the Services hereunder, Buyer will provide (or, as necessary, will cause its Representatives to provide) Supplier with reasonable access to and use of Buyer’s applicable facilities and equipment.

2.9 Cooperation; consulting . Supplier and Buyer will use reasonable efforts to assist and cooperate with one another in the timely and orderly transfer of all matters that support or relate to the functions that are the subject of any Services. Buyer acknowledges that some Services to be provided under this Agreement require instructions and information from Buyer, which Buyer will provide to Supplier sufficiently in advance in order to enable Supplier or its Representatives to provide or procure such Services in a timely manner. Supplier will not be liable for any delays resulting from or caused by Buyer’s failure to provide such instructions or information in a timely manner, and Buyer will pay any reasonable additional costs or expenses, including labor, resulting therefrom. Buyer will provide all information reasonably required or requested by Supplier to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Except as otherwise specified for Menu Services, the cost for hourly consulting services provided by Supplier personnel included in Allocated Costs for any Services will be billed at $150 per hour plus reasonable, out-of-pocket expenses.

2.10 Inability to perform Services . In the event that Supplier will be unable to perform Services as required by this Agreement for any reason whatsoever, the parties will cooperate, and Supplier will use its commercially reasonable efforts, to restore the affected Services as soon as possible. The foregoing is without prejudice to any rights and remedies Buyer may have in connection with such failure to perform.

3. Personnel.

3.1 Services Managers . Each party will each select a separate services manager (a “ Services Manager ”) for each Project Statement, with each such Services Manager to be identified in the applicable Project Statement, to act as its primary contact person for the provision or receipt, as applicable, of the Services hereunder. All communications relating to the provision of the Services will be directed to the Services Manager of the other party. The Services Managers of the parties will meet periodically, no less than quarterly, to discuss the status of the Services.

3.2 Supplier personnel . Except as otherwise set forth in the Separation Agreement or the Employee Matters Agreement, for the avoidance of doubt, this Agreement does not impose an obligation on Supplier to second or procure the secondment to Buyer of any employee or other personnel in connection with the provision of the Services. The parties agree that such

 

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employees of Supplier and its Affiliates providing Services are employees, contract employees or secondees of Supplier or its Affiliates. All labor matters relating to any employees of Supplier and its Affiliates will be within the exclusive direction, control and supervision of Supplier and its Affiliates, and Buyer will take no action affecting such matters, and Supplier will have the sole right to exercise all authority with respect to the employment, termination, assignment, and compensation of such Supplier personnel; provided , however , that Supplier agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain sufficient personnel and facilities necessary to provide the Services. Supplier will be solely responsible for the payment of all salary and benefits, social security taxes, unemployment compensation tax, workers’ compensation tax, other employment taxes or withholdings and premiums and remittances with respect to employees of Supplier and its Affiliates used to provide Services, and all Supplier personnel providing Services under this Agreement will be deemed to be employees or representatives solely of Supplier for purposes of all compensation and employee benefits and not to be employees, representatives or agents of Buyer.

3.3 Contractors. The Services may be provided in whole or in part by (a) Affiliates of Supplier, or (b) third party contractors or subcontractors (a “ Contractor ”) capable of providing the required level of service set forth in Section 4.

(a) If Supplier wishes to use a Contractor to provide Services for the benefit of Buyer that has not provided similar services to the Businesses during the 12 months preceding the Effective Date (a “ New Contractor ”), then Supplier will ensure that such New Contractor agrees in writing to be bound by the relevant terms and conditions of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, Supplier will ensure that the New Contractor enters into a written confidentiality agreement on terms with respect to the Confidential Information of Buyer and its Affiliates that are substantially similar to and at least as protective of such Confidential Information as the terms of Section 9 of this Agreement.

(b) Supplier will take all commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that Services are not interrupted or materially disrupted in connection with the transition of provision of Services to any Contractor, including a New Contractor. Supplier will not be responsible for delays in the provision of Services arising from Buyer’s failure to respond promptly to reasonable requests or information provided by Supplier or caused by terms or negotiations requested by Buyer.

(c) If and to the extent that any failure, delay or other problem in connection with the Services (or any part thereof) is caused by the act or omission of a Contractor: (i) Supplier will not be in breach of this Agreement or otherwise liable to Buyer as a result of such failure, delay or other problem; (ii) Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies (if any) against the Contractor such that the failure, delay or other problem is remedied as soon as reasonably practicable and its impact on the Services and its Business is minimized; and (iii) Supplier will pay (or procure the payment) to Buyer such portion of any monetary compensation paid to Supplier by a Contractor in respect of any damages caused by the act or omission of that Contractor as relates to any damage suffered by Buyer or its Business as a result of that act or omission (in the event Contractor is found obligated to pay less than all compensation necessary to make whole both Supplier and Buyer, then Supplier and Buyer will split the compensation on a pro-rata basis consistent with each party’s portion of the total damages suffered).

 

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3.4 Compliance with Policies; Safety of Personnel . Buyer acknowledges that Supplier has instituted and will continue to institute and revise a variety of policies and procedures for its provision of Services. All Services must be reasonably capable of being performed in a manner that is consistent with the policies and procedures of Supplier, including those relating to antitrust laws and health, safety, labor, employment and environmental laws and otherwise in compliance with applicable law. Supplier will use reasonable efforts to provide Buyer with advance written notice in the event it believes any Service is not consistent with such policies or procedures where the same would materially affect the Services to be provided. To the extent Services are performed on site, Supplier will be permitted to withdraw any personnel providing Services at that time if Supplier has a reasonable opinion that such personnel face any risk to their personal safety and prior written notice (to the extent possible) has been given to Buyer.

3.5 Retention of Supplier personnel. If, during the Term, Buyer hires, retains or otherwise engages any employee, Contractor or other personnel of Supplier, Supplier will not be in breach of this Agreement or otherwise liable to Buyer to the extent such hiring, retention or engagement impairs or affects the ability of Supplier to provide the Services hereunder (or any part thereof), including any failure, delay or other non-compliance with any requirements relating to the Services resulting therefrom.

4. Service Standards.

4.1 Service levels. (a) Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to continue to provide those Services being supplied for Buyer’s Business as of the Effective Date at a relative service level consistent in all material respects with that provided to Buyer’s Business in the 12 months preceding the Effective Date; or (b) Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide New Services consistent with the specifications, if any, set forth in an applicable Project Statement. For any work performed on premises of Buyer, Supplier and its personnel will comply with all reasonable security, confidentiality, safety and health policies of Buyer (as applicable) if and to the extent Buyer informs Supplier of such policies in writing. In the event of a failure to meet such general service levels, Supplier will endeavor to identify and resolve the cause of the deficiency. If such issue remains unresolved for more than 30 days Buyer may refer the matter for resolution in accordance with Section 10.2.

4.2 Exceptions. It will not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement if Supplier fails to meet the service standards set forth in this Section 4 because of (i) the failure of Buyer to cooperate with or provide information, services or decisions to Supplier as required hereunder, (ii) failure caused by any act or omission of Buyer or its facilities, equipment, hardware or software, (iii) changes reasonably deemed to be required by changes in law, technology or the availability of reasonably commercially available products and services, (iv) changes otherwise permitted hereunder, (v) demands on, or changes to, the relevant systems, processes or personnel, provided Supplier expends commercially reasonable efforts to attempt to correct the situation within a reasonable period of time, (vi) failures by third party service providers not directly retained by Supplier, (vii) a Contractor’s failure to perform (subject to Section 3.3(c)(ii)), or (viii) Force Majeure as further provided in Section 10.2(b).

 

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4.3 No warranty . O THER THAN AS PROVIDED IN THIS S ECTION  4, S UPPLIER DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE S ERVICES , WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED , AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES , WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY , SUITABILITY , FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE , OR OTHERWISE FOR SAID S ERVICES .

5. Payment for Services.

5.1 Costs and charges. Supplier will charge Buyer the Allocated Cost for the Services provided hereunder.

5.2 Calculation of Allocated Cost. Allocated Cost ” means the fully allocated cost for providing Services calculated in a manner consistent with past practice, including the following (to the extent allocable to the provision of the Services): (a) the cost of licenses for software or other intellectual property (or other cost associated with obtaining rights to use software or intellectual property), including any termination, transfer, sublicensing, access, upgrade or conversion fees, (b) the cost of maintenance and support, including user support, (c) the fully loaded cost of personnel, (d) the cost of equipment, (e) the cost of disaster recovery services and backup services, (f) the cost of facilities and space, (g) the cost of supplies (including consumables), (h) the cost of utilities (HVAC, electricity, gas, etc.), (i) the cost of networking and connectivity, (j) the cost of legal fees associated with any advice, activities or agreements related to the foregoing areas, (k) any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Supplier with third parties (including Contractors) in connection with the provision of Services (including one-time set-up costs, license fees, costs to enter into third party agreements, costs to exit third party agreements, termination fees, and other costs incurred in connection with Contractors engaged in compliance with this Agreement), and (l) the cost of personnel retained, displaced or transferred (excluding severance costs for Supplier employees). Travel expenses must be reasonable and incurred in accordance with Supplier’s normal travel policy. Overhead allocations must be calculated consistently with Supplier’s practice as then generally used by Supplier in its applicable, respective geographic business. Allocated Costs will be subject to a mark-up of five percent (the “ Mark-Up ”), except for (i) materials and services provided by third parties, (ii) fees charged by third parties, and (iii) out-of-pocket expenses paid to third parties.

5.3 Invoices and payment. Supplier will provide Buyer with monthly invoices reflecting: (i) the Services provided during the preceding month, (ii) the Allocated Cost owed for such Services provided during the preceding month, and (iii) any other charges incurred during the preceding month under the terms of this Agreement. Invoices will be sent in a format and containing a level of detail reasonably sufficient for Buyer to determine the accuracy of the computation of the amount charged and that such amount is being calculated in a manner consistent with this Agreement. Reasonable documentation will be provided for all out-of-pocket expenses consistent with Supplier’s practices. All amounts will be due and payable within 60 days of the date of invoice; provided, however, that with respect to any material purchases identified in a Project Statement or other attachment, such amounts will be due and payable in advance of the date that such Services are provided as set forth therein. Upon Buyer’s reasonable request, Supplier (or Canadian Supplier, as applicable) will provide explanations,

 

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answer questions, and provide additional documentation regarding invoiced amounts. Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing by the parties hereto, all payments due hereunder will be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the accounts set forth in Annex D (or such other account as may be designated in writing from time to time by Supplier).

5.4 Taxes.

(a) All amounts to be paid to Supplier (or Canadian Supplier, as applicable) under this Agreement are exclusive of any applicable taxes required by law to be collected from Buyer (including withholding, sales, use, excise or services tax, which may be assessed on the provision of the Services under this Agreement). If a withholding, sales, use, excise, services or similar tax is assessed on the provisions of any of the Services under this Agreement, Buyer (or a Canadian Affiliate, as applicable) will pay directly or reimburse or indemnify Supplier (or Canadian Supplier, as applicable) for such tax. The parties agree to cooperate with each other in determining the extent to which any tax is due and owing under the circumstances, and will provide and make available to each other any resale certificate, information regarding out of state use of materials, services or sale, and other exemption certificates or information reasonably requested by either party. The parties further agree to work together to structure the provision of the Services to eliminate or minimize applicable transfer taxes, including but not limited to, itemizing on invoices each Service provided to Buyer.

(b) In addition to any amounts otherwise payable pursuant to this Agreement, Buyer will be responsible for any and all sales, use, excise, services or similar taxes imposed on the provision of goods and services by Supplier or its Representatives to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement (“ Sales Taxes ”) and will either (i) remit such Sales Taxes to Supplier (and Supplier will remit the amounts so received to the applicable taxing authority), or (ii) provide Supplier with a certificate or other proof, reasonably acceptable to Supplier, evidencing an exemption from liability for such Sales Taxes. For the avoidance of doubt, all amounts under this Agreement are expressed exclusive of Sales Taxes.

5.5 Other expenses. After the Effective Date, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, each party hereto will pay its own legal, accounting, out-of-pocket and other expenses incident to this Agreement and to any action taken by such party in carrying this Agreement into effect.

5.6 Interest payable on amounts past due . All late payments due under this Agreement will bear interest at a rate equal to the annualized interest rate at prime (as published in the Wall Street Journal from time to time) plus three percentage points, from the invoice due date to the date of payment. If Buyer disputes any portion of any invoice, Buyer must notify Supplier in writing of the nature and the basis of the dispute within 60 days after the date of the applicable invoice, after which time Buyer will have waived any rights to dispute such amount.

5.7 Audit . Supplier will keep reasonably detailed records, consistent with past practice, for any expenses that constitute a component upon which the price for Services is determined. Supplier will maintain the records in accordance with its then-current record retention policies. At reasonable intervals during the Term and for two years thereafter, Buyer personnel will, upon no less than five business days prior notice, or, if critical, upon reasonable

 

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shorter notice under the circumstances, have access to the records for the purpose of verifying the invoices submitted to Buyer hereunder notwithstanding the termination of any Project Statement. The costs of all such audits will be borne by Buyer. The confidentiality provisions in Section 9 of this Agreement will govern all audits by Buyer.

6. Proprietary Rights.

6.1 Equipment. Except with respect to those items of equipment, systems, tools, facilities and other resources allocated to Buyer pursuant to the Separation Agreement, all equipment, systems, tools, facilities and other resources used by Supplier and any of its Affiliates in connection with the provision of Services hereunder will remain the property of Supplier and its Affiliates and, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, will at all times be under the sole direction and control of Supplier and its Affiliates.

6.2 Intellectual property. To the extent Supplier or its Representatives use any know-how, processes, technology, trade secrets or other intellectual property owned by or licensed to Supplier or any of its Representatives (“ IP ”) in providing the Services, such IP (other than such IP licensed to Supplier by Buyer or its Affiliates) and any derivative works of, or modifications or improvements to, such IP conceived or created as part of the provision of Services (“ Improvements ”) will, as between the parties, remain the sole property of Supplier unless such Improvements were specifically created for Buyer or its Affiliates pursuant to a specific Service as specifically indicated in a Project Statement. The applicable party will and hereby does assign to the applicable owner designated above, and agrees to assign automatically in the future upon first recordation in a tangible medium or first reduction to practice, all of such party’s right, title and interest in and to all Improvements, if any. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if there is any conflict between the terms of this Section 6.2 and specific terms of the Separation Agreement, then the terms of the Separation Agreement will prevail.

7. Term and Termination.

7.1 Term. Buyer will use commercially reasonable efforts to end its need to use the Services as soon as reasonably possible after the Effective Date; provided , however , that, Supplier will not be required to provide the Services later than the Maximum Transition Period or any earlier applicable Transition Period. This Agreement starts on the Effective Date and ends on the earlier of termination of all Services, unless sooner terminated by the parties in accordance with Section 7.3 (the “ Term ”).

7.2 Termination of a Service.

(a) Buyer may elect to terminate a Service at any time by providing Supplier with written notice prior to the effective date of termination of such Service. The amount of notice provided will be reasonable and in no event shorter than (i) 90 days, (ii) any longer required notice period specified in a Project Statement, and (iii) any greater minimum notice period as may be provided under applicable arrangements with Contractors. Following receipt of such notice (the “ Services Termination Notice ”), Supplier will provide, not later than 30 days following Supplier’s receipt of the Services Termination Notice, to Buyer written notice

 

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regarding the impact of such termination on any other Services, including a good faith summary of any Resulting Linked Effects. In the event that Buyer still wishes to proceed with termination, then (A) Buyer will provide Supplier with written notice thereof, (B) the affected Services, including those linked Services identified by Supplier, will terminate effective at the end of the notice period, and (C) Supplier will not be liable for any Resulting Linked Effects arising from such terminations whether included in the prior good faith summary or otherwise.

(b) Buyer also may elect to terminate a Service upon at least 30 days’ notice to Supplier if Supplier notifies Buyer (as provided in Section 10.9) that it plans to use a New Contractor to perform any of the Services, and Supplier does not, within 30 days after the notice, commit not to use the New Contractor.

(c) Without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of Buyer, Buyer may also elect to terminate a Service at any time, upon written notice to Supplier, if (i) Supplier will have failed to perform any of its material obligations under this Agreement relating to such Service, (ii) Buyer has notified Supplier in writing of such failure, and (iii) for a period of 30 days after receipt by Supplier of written notice of such failure, such failure will not have been cured.

(d) Supplier may terminate a Service, upon written notice to Buyer, with respect to any Service for which Buyer fails to pay an amount when due hereunder

(e) if such amount remains unpaid for a period of 30 days after receipt by Buyer of written notice of such failure.

(f) A Service will terminate automatically at the end of its applicable Transition Period, or if no Transition Period is specified, at the end of the Maximum Transition Period.

7.3 Termination of Agreement. Either party may terminate this Agreement and all Services immediately without notice if (i) the other files for bankruptcy protection or has an involuntary petition for bankruptcy filed against it, becomes unable to pay its bills, sell or transfers property to creditors, dissolves or liquidates, has a liquidator or receiver appointed by a court, or is a party of any other similar legal proceedings, if in any such case termination is permitted by applicable law, or (ii) there occurs any Change of Control with respect to the other party.

7.4 No abandonment for Dispute . In the event of a pending Dispute between the parties, Supplier will not have the right to suspend, withhold, interrupt or terminate any Service involved in such Dispute, including for breach of this Agreement, unless and until an arbitrator or tribunal sanctioned under Section 10.2 authorizes or orders such interruption or termination. Supplier acknowledges and agrees that it will be fully compensated by money damages alone for, and will not be irreparably harmed by, providing Services during the pendency of any Dispute. In the event that Supplier threatens to stop performing Services in connection with a Dispute other than as permitted in this Section 7.4, Buyer will be entitled to an order for injunctive relief against Supplier. Supplier agrees that such an abandonment would result in irreparable injury to Buyer, that Buyer would have no adequate remedy at law, and that Supplier will not oppose Buyer’s motion for continuation of the Services or the entry of an order compelling performance by the Supplier of its obligations under this Agreement.

 

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7.5 Costs upon termination. Upon any termination, Buyer will pay all amounts outstanding for Services provided by Supplier or its Contractors. Any termination of Services will be final, and monthly charges will be appropriately prorated. Buyer will be liable for all out-of-pocket costs, stranded costs or other costs incurred by Supplier that are not otherwise recoupable by Supplier in connection with termination or winding up of terminated Services, including (a) costs under third-party contracts for services, software or other items, including breakage fees or termination fees, (b) costs relating to any of Supplier’s personnel which are affected by termination of a Service, (excluding severance costs for Supplier employees), (c) fees associated with facilities, hardware or equipment affected by the terminated Service including fees related to terminated leases, (d) costs relating to or in connection with the termination of any related or linked Services, including any Resulting Linked Effects, and (e) costs of any materials or third-party services that, before notice of termination, Supplier paid for or obligated itself to pay for in connection with providing the Services, if and to the extent that Supplier cannot through reasonable commercial efforts obtain a refund for or terminate its obligation to pay for such materials and services.

7.6 Return of materials. The parties will, at the disclosing party’s request and upon termination of this Agreement, use all reasonable efforts to return to the other party or destroy all documents and materials in tangible form, and permanently erase all data in electronic form, containing any Confidential Information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties hereto acknowledge that certain systems utilized by Supplier may not permit the purging or deletion of data, and in such case Supplier agrees to maintain copies of affected Buyer data for the minimum amount of time permitted by such systems and not to use such data for any other purposes.

7.7 Data return. Upon termination of a Service for any reason, Supplier will promptly provide Buyer with a copy of any Buyer Data relating to such terminated Service (excluding any Buyer Data that has previously been provided to Buyer or that is otherwise already in the possession of Buyer). Buyer Data will be provided in its then current form, in an electronic format and media to be reasonably agreed upon by the parties. The foregoing obligation of Supplier is absolute, and Supplier will not be entitled to withhold such Buyer Data for any reason, including due to Buyer’s breach of this Agreement (provided that in the case Buyer is in breach of this Agreement, that Buyer pays Supplier prior to delivery for any reasonable costs incurred by Supplier to comply with Buyer’s data copy request). Upon providing Buyer with an electronic media copy of the Buyer Data, Supplier will have no further responsibility with respect to such data, including maintaining a backup or archive for Buyer, except as otherwise expressly provided in a Project Statement.

7.8 Access to personnel. When this Agreement or a Service terminates for whatever reason, Supplier will provide Buyer or its designee for a period of three months with reasonable access to personnel and information relating to the provision of the discontinued Service(s) in order to facilitate the future performance by Buyer of such Service(s); provided that nothing in the foregoing will require Supplier to maintain or retain any particular personnel, systems, software or data and the access granted hereunder will be to such resources that Supplier retains in its ordinary course of business.

 

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8. Indemnity, Limitation of Liability and Mitigation of Damages.

8.1 Limit of liability. Neither party nor any of its Affiliates will be liable to the other party or for any special, punitive, consequential, incidental or exemplary damages (including lost or anticipated revenues or profits relating to the same and attorneys’ fees) arising from any claim relating to this Agreement or any of the Services to be provided under this Agreement or the Project Statements, or the performance of or failure to perform such party’s obligations under this Agreement or the Project Statements, whether such claim is based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence or strict liability) or otherwise, and regardless of whether such damages are foreseeable or an authorized representative of such party is advised of the possibility or likelihood of such damages.

8.2 Maximum liability. Except with respect to (a) a breach of the confidentiality obligations set forth in Section 9 or (b) Supplier’s unjustified refusal to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the aggregate liability of Supplier arising out of or in connection with this Agreement will be limited by each specific Service, such that the aggregate liability of Supplier arising out of or in connection with each specific Service will not exceed an amount equal to the aggregate amount of fees (which fees will exclude any pass-through costs of Contractors) paid or payable for such specific Service under this Agreement.

8.3 Mitigation of damages. In addition, the parties will, in all circumstances, use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate and otherwise minimize damages, whether direct or indirect, due to, resulting from or arising in connection with any failure to comply fully with the obligations under this Agreement.

8.4 Buyer indemnity. Buyer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Supplier and each of its Representatives harmless against all damages, claims, actions, fines, penalties, expenses or costs (including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) (collectively, “ Liabilities ”) attributable to any third-party claims asserted against Supplier or its Representatives to the extent arising from or relating to any breach of this Agreement resulting from the negligence or willful malfeasance of Buyer, any of its Representatives or any of its or their respective employees, officers or directors. The limitations in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 do not apply to Buyer’s indemnification and defense obligations under this Section 8.4.

8.5 Supplier indemnity. Supplier agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Buyer and each of its Representatives harmless against all Liabilities attributable to any third-party claims to the extent arising from or relating to (a) the provision of Services under this Agreement resulting from the negligence or willful malfeasance of Supplier, any of its Representatives or any of its or their respective employees, officers or directors, or (b) the failure of Supplier or its Affiliates to perform the Services in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 4 (subject to the limitations and exceptions in Section 3.3(c) and 4.2). The limitations in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 do not apply to Supplier’s indemnification obligations under this Section 8.5.

8.6 Indemnity procedure. All claims for indemnification under this Section 8 will be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article V of the Separation Agreement.

 

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9. Confidentiality.

9.1 Each party will, and will cause its Representatives and their officers, directors, employees and agents to, hold as confidential and not disclose to any other party all information received by it under this Agreement that relates to the other party’s business or that relates to the other party’s activities or deliverables under this Agreement (“ Confidential Information ”). “Confidential Information” includes: (a) this Agreement and its terms and conditions; (b) the IP and Improvements; (c) the Buyer Data; and (d) any information obtained or reviewed by a party in the course of reviewing the other party’s records in accordance with this Agreement. When a party discloses any of its Confidential Information to the other party it will make reasonable efforts to mark the information as “Confidential”, but any failure to mark the information as “Confidential” will not cause the information to lose its status as Confidential Information nor will it relieve the receiving party of its obligations under this Section 9 with respect to that information.

9.2 Notwithstanding Section 9.1, each party may: (a) disclose the other party’s Confidential Information if legally compelled to do so, provided that it promptly informs the other party of the required disclosure; (b) disclose this Agreement as reasonably necessary in connection with efforts to resolve a Dispute; and (c) disclose this Agreement to third parties for strategic due diligence purposes if the third party has signed a confidentiality agreement covering the disclosure.

9.3 “Confidential Information” does not include any information that: (a) is or becomes publicly known through no fault of the receiving party; (b) is known to the receiving party before disclosure under this Agreement, as documented by business records (and ownership of such information has not been allocated to the disclosing party pursuant to the Separation Agreement); (c) is disclosed to the receiving party by a third party having no obligation of confidentiality to the disclosing party; or (d) is independently developed by the receiving party without use of the disclosing party’s Confidential Information as documented by reasonable evidence.

9.4 The parties’ obligations under this Section 9 will continue for five years after the termination of this Agreement, except that to the extent that any Confidential Information constitutes a trade secret, the receiving party’s obligations with respect to that Confidential Information will continue for five years or for such period as the information remains trade secret, whichever is longer.

10. General.

10.1 Canadian matters.

(a) For greater certainty and without limiting any other provision of this Agreement, the parties acknowledge and agree that the Identified Services may be provided by a Canadian Affiliate of the Supplier (each, a “ Canadian Supplier ”) for any one or more Canadian Affiliates of Buyer (each, a “ Canadian Buyer ”).

(b) The applicable Canadian Supplier will possess all of the rights and obligations of Supplier that relate to the Services to be performed by such Canadian Supplier. The applicable Canadian Buyer will possess all of the rights and obligations of Buyer that relate to the Services to be performed for such Canadian Buyer.

 

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(c) For greater certainty and without limiting any other provision of this Agreement, the Supplier or Canadian Supplier, as applicable, that provides Services to a Canadian Buyer will directly invoice the applicable Canadian Buyer in respect of such Services, and Buyer will cause the applicable Canadian Buyer to make payment for any Services provided to such Canadian Buyer directly to the Supplier or Canadian Supplier of such Services, as applicable.

(d) Without limiting the generality of Section 5.4, the Allocated Cost for Canadian Services will be exclusive of applicable GST/HST, QST and PST. Any Canadian Supplier will invoice applicable GST/HST, QST and PST. Any Canadian Buyer will withhold from payments to the applicable Supplier or Canadian Supplier any amounts required by law.

10.2 Dispute resolution. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement (a “ Dispute ”), will be resolved: (i) first, by negotiation with the possibility of mediation as provided in subsection (a) below; and (ii) then, if negotiation and mediation fail, as provided in subsection (b) below. The procedures set forth in this Section 10.2 will be the exclusive means for resolution of any Dispute. The initiation of mediation or arbitration will not toll applicable statutes of limitation or repose unless the parties otherwise agree in writing.

(a) Negotiation and mediation. If either party serves written notice of a Dispute upon the other party (a “ Dispute Notice ”), the parties will first attempt to resolve the Dispute by direct discussions between representatives of the parties who have authority to settle the Dispute. In the event the Dispute is not resolved within 15 days by the initial representatives to whom the matter is referred, the Dispute will be escalated for resolution to the CFO of each party. If the parties agree, they may also attempt to resolve the Dispute through mediation administered by a mutually agreed upon mediator.

(b) Arbitration or litigation . If a Dispute is not resolved within 45 days after the service of a Dispute Notice, the Dispute will be resolved through arbitration under clause (i) below, except that if the Dispute involves infringement, other violation, validity, enforceability, or ownership of intellectual property rights, either party may initiate litigation under clause (ii) below.

(i) Arbitration .

(1) Any arbitration will be administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (the “ ICDR ”) in accordance with its International Arbitration Rules and before a panel of three arbitrators having experience or expertise in the subject matter of the Dispute. The claimant will designate an arbitrator in its request for arbitration and the respondent will designate an arbitrator in its answer to the request for arbitration. When the two co-arbitrators have been appointed, they will have 21 days to select a third arbitrator who will serve as the chair of the arbitral tribunal, and if they are unable to do so, the ICDR will appoint the

 

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chair by use of the “list method.” The place of arbitration will be New York, New York. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof or having jurisdiction over the relevant party or its assets.

(2) Interim relief . At any time during or before the arbitration of a Dispute between the parties, either party may initiate litigation seeking interim relief, including pre-arbitration attachments or injunctions, necessary to preserve the parties’ rights or to maintain the parties’ relative positions pending completion of the arbitration.

(3) Procedures and remedies in arbitration . In the arbitration, each party will be entitled to reasonable, expedited discovery of documents and information that relate specifically to the substance of the Dispute, but no depositions or third party discovery will be conducted. At least seven days before the hearing, each party will provide the other with a written position statement and copies of all evidence that it intends to produce at the hearing. The parties will treat as confidential all discussions and submissions made in connection with the arbitration proceeding, and all non-public documents and information produced or submitted in the proceeding. The arbitrators’ decision will be in writing, rendered no more than 60 days after the date on which the arbitration panel is selected. The arbitrators will have no authority or power to limit, expand, alter, amend, modify, revoke or suspend any condition or provision of this Agreement nor any right or power to award punitive, exemplary or treble (or other multiple) damages.

(ii) Litigation . Any litigation that may be initiated in lieu of arbitration, as provided above, will be brought only in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or in the state courts located in that District. The parties consent to jurisdiction and venue in those courts. The parties waive the right to a jury in any such litigation.

(c) Arbitration for Service request Disputes . In the event of a dispute involving a denied or disputed request for a Service as provided in Section 2.5 or under an applicable Project Statement, any arbitration under subsection (b) will be submitted collectively once per month to, and heard before, Bain & Company, or if such accounting firm shall decline to act or is not, at the time of submission thereto, independent of SnackCo or GroceryCo, to another arbitrator from any mutually agreed upon accounting firm (the “ Service Dispute Arbitrator ”). The arbitration will be limited solely to the issues of (i) whether the requested Service is reasonably necessary to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses or Supplier is otherwise obligated under the terms of this Agreement to provide the requested Service, and (ii) the reasonableness of the proposed terms for such Services. Each party will use commercially reasonably efforts to cause the Service Dispute Arbitrator to decide not later than 30 days after submission of the particular matter to the Service Dispute Arbitrator. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 10.2(c), the provisions in Section 10.2(b) will apply to any arbitration under this Section 10.2(c).

 

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(d) Arbitration for pricing Disputes . In the event of a dispute regarding the amount charged to Buyer for any Service, including calculation of Allocated Costs associated with a Service or a claim that the amount charged is not consistent with the terms of this Agreement, any arbitration under subsection (b) will be submitted collectively once per month to and heard before Ernst & Young LLP, or if such accounting firm shall decline to act or is not, at the time of submission thereto, independent of SnackCo or GroceryCo, to another arbitrator from any mutually agreed upon accounting firm (the “ Pricing Dispute Arbitrator ”). The arbitration will be limited solely to the issues of price and cost calculations. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 10.2(d), the provisions in Section 10.2(b) will apply to any arbitration under this Section 10.2(d). Each party will use commercially reasonably efforts to cause the Pricing Dispute Arbitrator to decide not later than 30 days after submission of the particular matter to the Pricing Dispute Arbitrator.

(e) Expenses . The parties will equally share the fees charged for any mediator’s services and will bear their own internal expenses incurred in connection with resolving a Dispute. If any Dispute is resolved through arbitration or litigation, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover, from the other party, the reasonable out of pocket expenses that it incurred in connection with the arbitration or litigation, including attorneys’ fees, arbitrator fees and expert witness fees.

10.3 Force Majeure. Supplier will not be liable for any failure of performance attributable to acts or events (including war, terrorist activities, conditions or events of nature, industry wide supply shortages, civil disturbances, work stoppage, power failures, failure of telephone lines and equipment, fire and earthquake, or any law, order, proclamation, regulation, ordinance, demand or requirement of any governmental authority) beyond its reasonable control which impair or prevent in whole or in part performance by Supplier hereunder (“ Force Majeure ”). If Supplier is unable to perform its obligations hereunder as a result of a Force Majeure event, Supplier will, as promptly as reasonably practicable, give notice of the occurrence of such event to Buyer and will use commercially reasonable efforts to resume the Services at the earliest practicable date; provided, however, that upon any failure of Supplier to provide Services under this Section 10.3, Buyer, in its sole discretion, may terminate its receipt of such Service effective upon notice to Supplier and will not be obligated to pay for Services not performed by Supplier due to an event of Force Majeure.

10.4 Relationship of parties. Except as specifically provided herein, neither party will act or represent or hold itself out as having authority to act as an agent or partner of the other party, or in any way bind or commit the other party to any obligations. Nothing contained in this Agreement will be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture, agency, trust or other association of any kind, each party being individually responsible only for its obligations as set forth in this Agreement.

10.5 Assignment . Either party may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a controlled Affiliate, without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party.

 

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Either party may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a third party provider, upon prompt notice to and the approval of the non-assigning party, with such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. No other assignment of a party’s rights and obligations under this Agreement may be made without the non-assigning party’s prior written consent. In the event of any assignment of a party’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, the assigning party nonetheless will remain responsible for the performance of all of its obligations under this Agreement.

10.6 No third-party beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties to this Agreement and does not benefit or create any right or case of action for any other persons other than Representatives entitled to indemnification under Section 8.

10.7 Entire agreement; no reliance; amendment . This Agreement (including all annexes or other attachments) is the entire agreement with respect to its subject matter, and any prior agreements, oral or written, are no longer effective. In deciding whether to enter into this Agreement, the parties have not relied on any representations, statements, or warranties other than those explicitly contained in this Agreement. No changes to this Agreement are valid unless in writing, signed by both parties.

10.8 Waiver. Except as otherwise specifically provided elsewhere in this Agreement, neither party waives any rights under this Agreement by delaying or failing to enforce them.

10.9 Notices. Except as may otherwise be provided in a Project Statement, all notices under this Agreement will be in writing, sent by hand delivery, by FedEx or other commercial overnight courier, or by email, directed to the address or email address set forth below. Notices sent by hand delivery, by FedEx or other commercial overnight courier are effective upon receipt. Notices sent by email are effective upon transmission, provided that the sender does not receive any indication that the email has not been successfully transmitted.

 

    If to GroceryCo:    
        Three Lakes Drive    
        Northfield, IL 60093    
    Attn:   General Counsel  
    Email:   kim.rucker@kraftfoods.com  

 

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  If to SnackCo:  
    Three Parkway North, Suite 200  
    Deerfield, IL 60015  
    Attn:   General Counsel  
    Email:   gerd.pleuhs@mdzl.com  

10.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures are binding.

10.11 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability will not affect any other provision of this Agreement. Upon such determination that a provision is invalid or unenforceable, the parties will negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible.

10.12 Interpretation . The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and will not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement will be construed according to their fair meaning and neither for nor against either party irrespective of which party caused such provisions to be drafted. The terms “include” and “including” do not limit the preceding terms. Each reference to “$” or “dollars” is to United States dollars. Each reference to “days” is to calendar days.

10.13 Governing law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with New York law.

10.14 Precedence . If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and specific terms of the Separation Agreement, then the terms of this Agreement will prevail. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement, the Separation Agreement and the terms of any Project Statement, the terms of the Project Statement will prevail.

10.15 Survival. Sections 1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 5.6, 5.7, 6, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 8, 9 and 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.

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

 

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.       MONDELĒZ GLOBAL LLC
By:  

/s/ Timothy R. McLevish

    By:  

/s/ Gerhard Pleuhs

Its:  

Authorized Signatory

    Its:  

Authorized Signatory

 

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Annex   A: Form of Project Statement
Annex   B: Project Statements
  B.1: Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits
  B.2: Accounting, Finance and Treasury
  B.3: Operations
  B.4: Retailer Programs, Consumer Programs/Services, Marketing/CIS
  B.5: Procurement and Hedging Services
Annex   C: Menu Services
  C.1: Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits
  C.2: Accounting, Finance and Treasury
  C.3: Operations
  C.4: Retailer Programs, Consumer Programs/Services, Marketing/CIS
  C.5: Procurement and Hedging Services
Annex   D: Wire Transfer Information

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

ANNEXES TO

MASTER GENERAL TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT

between

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

and

Mondelēz Global LLC

Dated as of September 27, 2012

 

 

 

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TABLE OF ANNEXES

 

Annex

  

Title

A

   Form of Project Statement

B

   Project Statements entered into as of the Distribution Date
  

B.1    Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits

  

B.2    Accounting, Finance and Treasury

  

B.3    Operations

  

B.4    Joint CRM Programs, Consumer Programs / Services, Marketing / CIS

  

B.5    Procurement and Hedging

  

B.6    Product, Platform, or Process Development and Management

C

   Menu Services
  

C.1    Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits

  

C.2    Accounting, Finance and Treasury

  

C.3    Operations

  

C.4    Joint CRM Programs, Consumer Programs / Services, Marketing / CIS

  

C.5    Procurement and Hedging

  

C.6    Product, Platform, or Process Development and Management

D

   Wire Transfer Information

 

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Annex A

Form of Project Statement

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master General Transition Services Agreement (“ Master Agreement ”) dated as of             , 2012 between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”). This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Master Agreement. Once signed by both parties, this Project Statement becomes part of the Master Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Master Agreement.

 

1. Description of Services.

 

Service

 

Supplier

 

Transition

Period

   Country(ies)
of Service
   Charges and
Payment
         

 

2. Details of Services.

2.1 [ Scope and specifications of Services . [ IF NEEDED BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION IN SECTION 1 ABOVE, LIST DETAILS FOR THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS .]]

2.2 [ Deliverables . [ IF NEEDED, LIST ANY SPECIFIC DELIVERABLES .]]

2.3 Services Manager . GroceryCo’s Services Manager will initially be [ NAME ], and SnackCo’s Services Manager will initially be [ NAME ]. 1 A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

2.4 [ Details regarding Allocated Cost . [ IF NEEDED, LIST ANY DETAILS REGARDING THE ALLOCATED COST FOR ANY SERVICES IDENTIFIED ABOVE .]]

 

3. Additional terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon [ insert effective date of Project Statement ] and will terminate as indicated above in Section 1 under the caption “Transition Period”, unless terminated earlier as provided in the Master Agreement.

 

 

1  

Note : To the extent the Services Managers vary by Identified Services, as shown in the table above, then a column will be added to the table identifying each Services Manager for each Identified Service.

 

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3.2 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Master Agreement by and between GroceryCo and SnackCo with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Master Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Master Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Master Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

3.3 Amendments . No changes to this Project Statement are valid unless in writing, signed by both parties.

[ NOTE : IF NEEDED, LIST ADDITIONAL TERMS SUCH AS LIMITS OF LIABILITY. ]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Distribution Date above written.

 

MONDELĒZ GLOBAL LLC     KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.
By:  

 

    By:  

 

Its:  

 

    Its:  

 

 

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Annex B

Project Statements entered into as of the Distribution Date

 

Annex

  

Category of Identified Services

B.1

   Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits

B.2

   Accounting, Finance and Treasury

B.3

   Operations

B.4

   Joint CRM Programs, Consumer Programs / Services, Marketing / CIS

B.5

   Procurement and Hedging

B.6

   Product, Platform, or Process Development and Management

 

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Annex B.1

Project Statement

Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master General Transition Services Agreement (“ Master Agreement ”) dated as of the Effective Date between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”). This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Master Agreement. Once signed by both parties, this Project Statement becomes part of the Master Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Master Agreement.

 

1. Description of Services.

 

      

Service

  

Supplier

  

Transition

Period

  

Country(ies)

of Service

  

Charges and
Payment

A.

  

GroceryCo will continue to hold and manage the Canada registered pension plan assets in the co-mingled plans as per regulatory requirement, until the later of the date of regulatory approval by FSCO or subsequent transfer of assets to SnackCo’s plans. The assets cannot legally be transferred to SnackCo’s plans until regulatory approval is received.

 

Management of the pension plan assets in the co-mingled plans will include, but not be limited to:

 

•    Pension plans Investment Manager(s) fees

 

•    Pension plans Custodial Services (CIBC) fees

 

•    Pension plans Financial Statements Preparation and External Audits fees

 

•    Consulting and legal fees

 

•    Internal administration budget recovery

 

•    Other ad-hoc fees

   GroceryCo (to be provided by GroceryCo employees in the U.S. and Canada)    Effective Date through the later of FSCO approval or subsequent transfer of assets    Canada   

Charges that have historically been paid out of plan assets such as Investment Manager fees, Custodial Services fees, administration recovery and Financial Statements Preparation & Audit fees will continue to be charged directly to the co-mingled plans’ assets.

 

SnackCo will reimburse GroceryCo for SnackCo’s pro-rata portion of legally required charges that are not allowed to be charged directly to the co-mingled plans’ assets.

 

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B.

   Residential relocation administrative services, including tax filings, tax deductions and other related administrative matters; for clarity, these Services involve only administrative actions and do not involve Supplier providing actual residential relocation services    SnackCo
(U.S.)
   Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

C.

   Administration of payments and tax coordination and management for expatriate services, including payment of payroll, direct and indirect compensation and assignment related bonuses for expatriates; Supplier (SnackCo) will process such payments using bank accounts designated by Buyer (GroceryCo) upon which Supplier (SnackCo) may draw    SnackCo
(U.S.)
   Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

D.

   Payroll administration and payroll process support    SnackCo
(U.S.)
   Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

E.

   Stock plan administration and process support    SnackCo
(U.S.)
   Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

F.

   Payroll tax administration and process support    SnackCo
(U.S.)
   Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

G.

   Payroll deduction remittance administration    SnackCo
(U.S.)
   Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

 

2. Details of Services.

2.1 Services Manager . GroceryCo’s Services Manager for Item A in Section 1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. GroceryCo’s Services Manager for all other Services will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Services Manager for Item A in Section 1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Services Manager for all other Services will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change any of its Services Managers upon prior written notice to the other party.

2.2 Outsourcing of Services. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Project Statement or in the Master Agreement, SnackCo, in its capacity as Supplier for the Services identified in Section 1 above, may, in its sole discretion: (a) outsource the provision of any and all of such Services, provided that, (i) SnackCo has first provided GroceryCo with not less than six months’ prior written notice of SnackCo’s intention to outsource any of such Services, together with an estimate of the costs for such Services following outsourcing, and (ii) SnackCo provides GroceryCo with updates no less than monthly as to the timing and status of

 

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the outsourcing and the estimated costs for such Services following outsourcing; and (b) with respect to any Services provided from the San Antonio, Texas facilities, Supplier may provide such Services at one or more of Supplier’s other facilities, and Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the charges and payments associated with such a change in facilities may be increased and will be payable by Buyer.

 

3. Additional terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Effective Date and will terminate as indicated above in Section 1 under the caption “Transition Period”, unless terminated earlier as provided in the Master Agreement.

3.2 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Master Agreement by and between GroceryCo and SnackCo with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Master Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Master Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Master Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

3.3 Amendments . No changes to this Project Statement are valid unless in writing, signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Effective Date.

 

MONDELĒZ GLOBAL LLC     KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.
By:  

 

    By:  

 

Its:  

 

    Its:  

 

 

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Annex B.2

Project Statement

Accounting, Finance and Treasury

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master General Transition Services Agreement (“ Master Agreement ”) dated as of the Effective Date between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”). This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Master Agreement. Once signed by both parties, this Project Statement becomes part of the Master Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Master Agreement.

 

1. Description of Services.

 

      

Service

  

Supplier

  

Transition
Period

  

Country(ies)
of Service

  

Charges and
Payment

A.

   Trade and consumer promotion forecasting, processing, payment, trade liability assessment, contract fulfillment and rebates, including, but not limited to, foodservice incentive payments to brokers, distributors and operators (excludes Canada retail)    GroceryCo    Up to six months from the Effective Date    U.S. and Canada    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up

B.

  

Unclaimed property audits conducted by the states, to ascertain compliance with escheat laws, lead to examination of books and records that are held by GroceryCo and/or SnackCo. Both GroceryCo and SnackCo will cooperate with one another to provide data to one another and the states or the states’ representatives (e.g. [ * * * ]), as reasonably required. In each audit instance, the supplier of the service/data to the other party may engage consultants to assess risks and manage the audit (e.g. [ * * * ]) and retain counsel (e.g. [ * * * ]), or other third parties reasonably necessary to provide the requested service, and the costs associated with such third parties will (along with any internal Allocated Costs) be charged to the requesting party.

 

The Services will be provided to support inquiries, audits or appeals that are underway as of the Effective Date. New matters arising after the Effective Date will not be subject to this Project Statement or the Master Agreement.

   GroceryCo or SnackCo (as applicable)    Up to two years after the completion of the applicable audit    U.S.    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

 

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C.

   Accounts Receivable services, as further described in
Exhibit A attached to this Project Statement
   GroceryCo    Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S. and Canada    Neither party will charge or be responsible for any charges or other costs for any reason in connection with providing these Services

D.

   Accounts Payable services, as further described in Exhibit B attached to this Project Statement    SnackCo    Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S. and Canada    See Exhibit B .

E.

  

Third Quarter 2012 and Year-End 2012 Close Cooperation: For all accounting, human resources and information systems matters related to the close of the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the cutover if systems for the one-month period following the Effective Date, and as needed for the 2012 year close, GroceryCo and SnackCo accounting and finance personnel will cooperate, and GroceryCo personnel will provide office space and access in its Northfield, Illinois and Don Mills, Ontario facilities to SnackCo employees, as identified by the Service Managers, in order to assist in such cooperation. The parties will also cooperate to furnish one another with required information technology resources and access, including, but not limited to:

 

•    Financial systems access

 

•    Information systems support (service delivery)

 

For the avoidance of doubt, in Canada, it is expected that similar arrangements concerning cooperation and access, also without charge, will be put in place and executed.

   GroceryCo or SnackCo (as applicable)    Up to two months from the Effective Date; notwithstanding the two-month period identified above, the parties may mutually agree to extend this arrangement through February 28, 2013 in connection with the closing for the year ended December 31, 2012    U.S. and Canada    Neither party will charge or be responsible for any charges or other costs for any reason in connection with providing these Services

F.

   Canadian sales tax services    GroceryCo    Effective Date through December 31, 2012    Canada    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

G.

  

Canadian Finance Pension & Benefit Finance, Accounting & Administration

 

SnackCo to use its commercially reasonable efforts to:

 

•      Provide finance, accounting and administration services related to Pension and Benefits, at the direction of GroceryCo

   SnackCo    Up to one year from the Effective Date    Canada    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

 

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•      SnackCo to assist, at GroceryCo’s direction, in knowledge transfer regarding past practices and procedures to GroceryCo personnel or third party providers

 

•      SnackCo to provide ad hoc consulting regarding Canadian Finance Pension & Benefit Finance, Accounting & Administration matters

 

SnackCo’s obligation to provide the above referenced services is limited to 1) the use of the two currently designated specialists it employs (or their replacements if any) and 2) that delivery of the services to GroceryCo not adversely impact its own business and or operations

           

 

2. Details of Services.

2.1 Services Manager . GroceryCo’s Services Manager for Item F in Section I above will initially be [ * * * ]. GroceryCo’s Services Manager for all other Services will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Services Manager for Item F in Section I above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Services Manager for all other Services will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party. The Service Managers will meet on a quarterly basis. During such quarterly meetings, Supplier’s Service Manager will, among other things, inform Buyer’s Service Manager of any planned outsourcing of Services.

 

3. Additional terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Effective Date and will terminate as indicated above in Section 1 under the caption “Transition Period”, unless terminated earlier as provided in the Master Agreement.

3.2 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Master Agreement by and between GroceryCo and SnackCo with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Master Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Master Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Master Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

3.3 Amendments . No changes to this Project Statement are valid unless in writing, signed by both parties.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

MONDELĒZ GLOBAL LLC     KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.

By:

 

 

    By:  

 

Its:

 

 

    Its:  

 

 

 

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Exhibit A

to Project Statement for Accounting, Finance and Treasury

Accounts Receivable Services

 

1. Warehouse-Invoiced Customers: GroceryCo will provide Accounts Receivable Services (“ ARS ”) to SnackCo in the United States and Canada for warehouse-invoiced customers for invoices outstanding as of the Effective Date , which will be collected by GroceryCo, and the funds held by GroceryCo, as further stipulated in the Separation Agreement.

 

2. For mistaken payments, following the Effective Date, for 90 days for the U.S. and 180 days for Canada:

 

  a. GroceryCo will process payments mistakenly made to it by customers for SnackCo accounts receivable and will remit these payments to SnackCo.

 

  b. GroceryCo customers’ payments mistakenly made to SnackCo will similarly be processed by SnackCo, and will remit these payments to GroceryCo.

 

3. From and after the date that is 90 days following the Effective Date (for the U.S.) and 180 days following the Effective Date (for Canada), any payments mistakenly made (A) to GroceryCo by customers for SnackCo products or (B) to SnackCo by customers for GroceryCo products will, in each case, be returned to the applicable customer.

 

4. ARS will include:

 

  a. Customer deduction management for discounts, allowances, and trade promotions.

 

  b. Other related services necessary to process accounts receivable, consistent with past practice.

 

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Exhibit B

to Project Statement for Accounting, Finance and Treasury

Accounts Payable Services

 

1. Matched Accounts Payable (“ MAP ”) for the U.S. and Canada, attributable to SnackCo as of the Effective Date, will be processed by SnackCo and paid by GroceryCo using bank accounts designated by GroceryCo upon which SnackCo may draw.

 

  a. MAP consists of received vendor invoices which have a corresponding purchase order, and notice has been received of delivery of the product / service which is the subject of the vendor invoice.

 

  b. Exception: Foreign currency (currencies other than U.S. and Canadian dollars) denominated MAP will be paid out of SnackCo accounts.

 

2. Open SnackCo accounts payable (including, but not limited to, GRIR and FI invoices), as of the Effective Date for which the product / service has been received but which lack full documentation as described in item 1a above, will not be paid by GroceryCo and SnackCo may not access the designated bank accounts put in place for MAPs. SnackCo will be fully responsible for processing and paying all open SnackCo accounts payable.

 

3. Travel & Entertainment (“ T&E ”) and procurement card charges for the U.S. and Canada incurred following the Effective Date, attributable to GroceryCo employees , will be processed by SnackCo and paid using GroceryCo funds , including:

 

  a. Payments to be made to the applicable credit card company will be processed as an account payable using bank accounts designated by GroceryCo upon which SnackCo may draw.

 

  b. T&E payments made directly to employees using bank accounts designated by GroceryCo upon which SnackCo may draw.

 

  c. T&E and procurement card charges incurred but not submitted and paid prior to the Effective Date, will after the Effective Date become the responsibility of the post-split employer of record (i.e., SnackCo or GroceryCo, as applicable).

 

4. SnackCo will process accounts payable consistent with past practice, including bank reconciliations, on behalf of GroceryCo as of the Effective Date and for up to two years thereafter:

 

  a. SnackCo will pay vendors drawing upon GroceryCo funds using bank accounts designated by GroceryCo.

 

  b. SnackCo will use commercially reasonable efforts to collect vendor net debit balances. SnackCo will not be responsible for uncollectibles.

 

  c. SnackCo will charge GroceryCo at Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up, for such services.

 

  d. SnackCo will be responsible for managing legal requirements, including, but not limited to, payments, with respect unclaimed property.

 

5. SnackCo will use its commercially reasonable efforts to provide consulting services and otherwise cooperate with GroceryCo for up to two years after the Effective Date should GroceryCo wish to outsource the accounts payable function or set up its own capability. Charges will be at Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up.

 

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Annex B.3

Project Statement

Operations

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master General Transition Services Agreement (“ Master Agreement ”) dated as of the Effective Date between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”). This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Master Agreement. Once signed by both parties, this Project Statement becomes part of the Master Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Master Agreement.

 

1. Description of Services.

 

      

Service

  

Supplier

  

Transition
Period

  

Country(ies)
of Service

  

Charges and
Payment

A.

   North American Customs and other import-related services, as further described in Exhibit A    GroceryCo and SnackCo    Effective Date through June 30, 2013    U.S. and Canada    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

B.

   Transportation Services currently performed, as further described in Exhibit B    GroceryCo    Effective Date through June 30, 2013    U.S.    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

 

2. Details of Services.

2.1 Services Manager for Customs and Import-related Services . GroceryCo’s Services Manager will initially be [ * * * ], and SnackCo’s Services Manager will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party. The Services Managers of the parties will meet periodically and no less than monthly, to discuss the status of the Services.

2.2 Services Manager for Transportation Services . GroceryCo’s Services Manager will initially be [ * * * ], and SnackCo’s Services Manager will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party. The Services Managers of the parties will meet periodically and no less than monthly, to discuss the status of the Services.

 

3. Additional terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Effective Date and will terminate as indicated above in Section 1 under the caption “Transition Period”, unless terminated earlier as provided in the Master Agreement.

3.2 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Master Agreement by and between GroceryCo and SnackCo with respect to the

 

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Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Master Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Master Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Master Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

3.3 Amendments . No changes to this Project Statement are valid unless in writing, signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Effective Date.

 

MONDELĒZ GLOBAL LLC

    KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.

By:

 

 

    By:  

 

Its:

 

 

    Its:  

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT A

North American Customs and Other Import-related Services

Notwithstanding anything set forth on this Exhibit A, nothing herein shall require any party to perform any services that would be a violation of any applicable law.

1. Scope and specifications of Services. Through June 30, 2013, GroceryCo shall provide to SnackCo and SnackCo shall provide to GroceryCo certain customs and import-related services as set forth herein.

Supplier agrees to cooperate with Buyer and provide Buyer with accurate, sufficient and timely information in its possession in order for Buyer to conduct its import operations and to exercise “reasonable care” (as set forth in 19 U.S.C. § 1484) to enter, classify and determine the value of goods imported by Buyer and any other information necessary for Buyer to comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and to exercise reasonable care and due diligence to achieve compliance with Canada Border Services Agency regulations.

Buyer agrees to cooperate with Supplier and provide Supplier with accurate, sufficient and timely information in its possession in order for Supplier to conduct its import operations and to exercise “reasonable care” (as set forth in 19 U.S.C. § 1484) to enter, classify and determine the value of goods imported by Supplier and any other information necessary for Supplier to comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and to exercise reasonable care and due diligence to achieve compliance with Canada Border Services Agency regulations.

2. Services by Supplier. The Services Supplier will provide to Buyer under this Project Statement may include, but will not be limited to:

 

  2.1. Provision of consulting services, information, training, and documentation necessary for Buyer to:

 

  2.1.1. Import goods into the United States and Canada;

 

  2.1.2. Create, file, and submit documents necessary to import goods into the United States and Canada, including:

 

  2.1.2.1.     Importer Security Filings

 

  2.1.2.2.     7501 entry documentation

 

  2.1.2.3.     FDA Prior Notice submissions

 

  2.1.2.4.     Compliance auditing and post-entry amendments

 

  2.1.2.5.     B-3 entries

 

  2.1.2.6.     B-13 export declarations

 

  2.1.2.7.     B-2 entry amendments;

 

  2.1.3. Perform FDA hold and release management;

 

  2.1.4. File drawback claims;

 

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  2.1.5. Coordinate the transport or storage of merchandise, including merchandise carried or held under bond;

 

  2.1.6. Coordinate inspection of goods, as necessary, by CBP and other governmental regulators;

 

  2.1.7. Comply with “other agency” requirements ( e.g. , FDA, DOAG, etc.) prior to importation, including procuring licenses and permits;

 

  2.1.8. Create and submit documentation necessary for trade program or special tariff classification eligibility;

 

  2.1.9. Support and comply with other special programs ( e.g. , IREP, Quotas, AMPS program maintenance, CBSA regulations (D-memoranda);

 

  2.1.10. Handle the administration and management of a customs compliance group.

 

  2.2. To the extent necessary, communicate and coordinate with freight forwarders and transportation service providers;

 

  2.3. To the extent necessary, communicate and coordinate with Customs brokers.

 

3. Services by Buyer . Buyer agrees to provide Supplier with all necessary Services and support for Supplier to achieve compliance with Canada Border Services Agency and Canada Food Inspection Agency regulations. Such Services may include, but will not be limited to, those Services listed in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement applicable to Supplier’s importation of goods into Canada.

 

4. Buyer Indemnity . Buyer’s indemnification obligations in Section 8.4 of the Agreement will include all damages, claims, actions, fines, penalties, expenses or costs (including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) attributable to any third-party claims (including claims or demands by U.S. Customs and Border Protection) arising from or relating to the provision of Services under this Project Statement to the extent that such damages, claims, actions, fines, penalties, expenses, or costs arise from the negligent or willful failure of Buyer, or any of its employees, officers or directors, to provide Supplier with accurate, sufficient and timely information in its possession in order for Supplier to exercise “reasonable care” (as set forth in 19 U.S.C. § 1484) to enter, classify and determine the value of goods imported by Supplier and to provide any other information necessary to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and to exercise reasonable care and due diligence to achieve compliance with Canada Border Services Agency regulations. This provision survives the termination or expiration of the Agreement.

 

5.

Supplier Indemnity . Supplier’s indemnification obligations in Section 8.5 of the Agreement will include all damages, claims, actions, fines, penalties, expenses or costs (including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) attributable to any third-party claims (including claims or demands by U.S. Customs and Border Protection) to the extent that such damages, claims, actions, fines, penalties, expenses, or costs arise from the negligent or willful failure of Supplier, or any of its employees, officers or directors, to provide Buyer with accurate, sufficient and timely information in its possession in

 

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  order for Buyer to exercise “reasonable care” (as set forth in 19 U.S.C. § 1484) to enter, classify and determine the value of goods imported by Buyer and to provide any other information necessary to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and to exercise reasonable care and due diligence to achieve compliance with Canada Border Services Agency regulations. This provision survives the termination or expiration of the Agreement.

 

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EXHIBIT B

Transportation Services

Supplier: GroceryCo

Duration: Effective Date through June 30, 2013

Location: Services provided at GroceryCo’s Madison, Wisconsin, facility, which may change at Supplier’s discretion

Cost/Charges: Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up

 

  1. GroceryCo will provide, in accordance with past practices:

 

  A. Capacity Planning, including routing guide management and maintenance, forecasting, monitor lane and carrier compliance, carrier scorecards, input rates into the Oracle Transportation Management module (“OTM”), planning for surge versus base

 

  B. Carrier claims management, freight pay systems, and audit services for unload/detention, and all other activities (Non-trade Customer Payables) currently supported under Transportation’s functional responsibility

 

  C. Fleet Management, including safety training and communications, trailer graphics management, and asset renewal management. Certain Services furnished today may relate to legal matters such as Department of Transportation compliance and Environmental Protection Agency compliance, which GroceryCo may elect not to provide under this Agreement.

 

  D. Load Management and Customer Service, including shipment and mode optimization, load exception management, and customer returns

 

  E. Transportation Performance reporting (“KPIs”).

 

  F. Center of Excellence services, including:

 

  i. Best practices and project management;

 

  ii. Business process management;

 

  iii. Best practices, procedural support and project management for Transportation systems (OTM, SHIPS, Terra, FTI, etc.) and project within the supply chain related to Transportation management;

 

  iv. Process and configuration support for Transportation systems for U.S., Canadian and Brazil Users; and

 

  v. Project consulting and oversight of Transportation solutions globally

 

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  G. Productivity projects: GroceryCo may identify productivity projects to benefit SnackCo, and the parties may agree to enter into a separate Project Statement to execute one or more such programs

 

  2. Training services: Transportation

 

  A. GroceryCo employees will provide training in the items listed above to facilitate SnackCo’s development of a stand-alone transportation department. This may entail:

 

  i. GroceryCo employees working in SnackCo systems for purposes of training and/or execution of daily business needs, with SnackCo to provide such employees the required access. The listing of individuals to be granted access and the systems/modules allowed to be agreed in writing.

 

  ii. If mutually agreed between the parties, SnackCo employees may have occasion to perform work in the GroceryCo system. While the primary objective will be to expedite training, this may also benefit GroceryCo, with GroceryCo to provide such employees the required access. The listing of individuals to be granted access and the systems/modules allowed to be agreed in writing.

 

  iii. For the avoidance of doubt, at the end of the duration period, all SnackCo employees being trained under this Agreement will no longer be housed in GroceryCo’s Madison, Wisconsin facility.

 

  B. GroceryCo employees may assist in the recruiting and interviewing of employees who will staff the SnackCo Transportation Group, with SnackCo personnel making the hiring and compensation decisions.

 

  3. Establishment of SnackCo Transportation Department.

 

  A. Up to 35 professionals will be trained in agreed upon functions by GroceryCo.

 

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Annex B.4

Project Statement

Joint CRM Programs, Consumer Programs / Services, Marketing / CIS

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master General Transition Services Agreement (“ Master Agreement ”) dated as of the Effective Date between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”). This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Master Agreement. Once signed by both parties, this Project Statement becomes part of the Master Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Master Agreement.

 

1. Description of Services.

1.1 Description of Joint CRM Programs Services.

 

      

Service

  

Supplier

  

Transition
Period

  

Country(ies)
of Service

  

Charges and
Payment

A.    Joint Canadian Retailer Programs, as further described on Exhibit A , attached hereto    See Exhibit A    Through December 31, 2012    Canada    See Exhibit A
B.    Joint U.S. Retailer Programs, as further described on Exhibit B , attached hereto    See Exhibit B    Through December 31, 2012    U.S.    See Exhibit B
C.    Administration of joint GroceryCo and SnackCo U.S. foodservice customer incentive programs, promotions and other corporate trade programs, which in each case are in effect on the Effective Date and that will continue to be effective after Effective Date, pursuant to which GroceryCo will make required payments to foodservice customers based on total purchases made from GroceryCo and SnackCo    GroceryCo    Effective Date through earlier of December 31, 2012, or termination of joint retailer and/or foodservice customers incentive programs in effect as of the Effective Date    U.S.    SnackCo will reimburse GroceryCo for SnackCo’s pro-rata portion of the payments made based on sales
D.   

To the extent GroceryCo, with respect to foodservice, (i) provides any of the following services to the SnackCo business prior to and continuing after the Effective Date, (ii) owns or operates any related electronic data interface systems, or (iii) is the contracting party with third party providers for such services listed below or electronic data interface systems, then GroceryCo will continue to provide such services and access to SnackCo to such electronic data interface systems for the following:

 

•    Customer activity tracking

   GroceryCo    Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S. and Canada    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up

 

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•    Customer rebates

 

•    Promotion settlements

 

•    Accruals by customer for rebates and promotions

 

•    Payments to sales agencies

 

           
E.    Canadian Retailer Arrangements, as further described in Exhibit C , attached hereto    See Exhibit C    Up to two years from the Effective Date    Canada    See Exhibit C
F.    Promotion and execution of the 2013 and 2014 Kraft Nabisco Golf Championships    GroceryCo    Effective Date through June 30, 2014    U.S.    SnackCo to pay a portion of the net expenses of the Golf Championships (event costs less advertising and sponsorship revenues), pro rata , based on the benefits SnackCo receives at the events (e.g., SnackCo’s signage share, guest passes, pavilion seating, etc.)
G.    GroceryCo and SnackCo will cooperate to provide the other party with consulting services for(i) sales systems, (ii) SAP master data, (iii) sales (non-competitive), and (iv) sales finance    GroceryCo or SnackCo (as applicable)    Up to six months from the Effective Date    U.S. and Canada    $150 per hour or Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up, at the sole election of Supplier
H.    GroceryCo and SnackCo will cooperate to provide the other party with consulting services for customer post-audit defense recovery    GroceryCo or SnackCo (as applicable)    Up to two years from the Effective Date    Canada    $150 per hour or Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up, at the election of Supplier

 

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  1.2 Description of Consumer Programs Services.

 

    

Service

  

Supplier

  

Transition
Period

  

Country(ies)
of Service

  

Charges and
Payment

A.    Replication of consumer recipe data and assistance in transferring consumer website information to SnackCo website and data systems    GroceryCo    Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S. and Canada    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up
B.    Administration and maintenance of SnackCo consumer promotions, whether in effect at or planned prior to and continuing after the Effective Date, including a continued use of external vendor [ * * * ]. for coupon processing and coupon data management services as per Exhibit D , attached hereto    GroceryCo    Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S.    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up
C.   

Administration, maintenance and continued participation, consistent with plans in place as of the Effective Date, in advertising vehicles, including, but not limited to:

 

•    “Food and Family”, “What’s Cooking” and “Quest’ce Quimijot” magazines (including inclusion of SnackCo recipes), and

 

•    Online banner advertisements appearing on the Kraft Foods website.

   GroceryCo    Effective Date through December 31, 2012    U.S. and Canada    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up

 

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  1.3 Description of Marketing Data Services.

 

      

Service

  

Supplier

  

Transition
Period

  

Country(ies)

of Service

  

Charges and
Payment

A.

   Customer / foodservice sales and marketing database, web site management, and social media    GroceryCo    Up to two years from the Effective Date    U.S. and Canada    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up
B.   


[ * * * ]



   GroceryCo    Effective Date through December 31, 2012    Canada   

SnackCo will reimburse GroceryCo for SnackCo’s pro-rata portion of the payments made based on fourth quarter 2012 syndicated portion to [ * * * ].

 

A one-time payment will be made by SnackCo to GroceryCo for these services at the end of the Transition Period.

 

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C.

   Sales Incentive Program (SIP) Data Share. To facilitate the full execution and completion of the 2012 Sales Incentive Program, GroceryCo and SnackCo will share select sales finance information. The Sales Finance FP&A group for each of GroceryCo and SnackCo will share their respective results with the other company. The information to be shared will contain Net Revenue and Marginal Contribution results by customer (CBT) and category (RC) with applicable comparisons to plan and prior year. This information would continue to be shared until 2012 results have been actualized, through January 31, 2013.    GroceryCo and SnackCo (as applicable)    Effective Date through January 31, 2012    U.S. and Canada    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up

 

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  1.4 Description of Kraft Parmesan Brand Marketing Services in Japan.

 

      

Service

  

Supplier

  

Transition
Period

  

Country(ies)
of Service

  

Charges and
Payment

A.   

SnackCo will provide GroceryCo with the following marketing services with regard to Kraft Parmesan Brand in Japan:

 

-        Development of brand strategies, short/long term IMC plans

 

•    Consumer insight

 

•    Market data analysis/Retail Audit

 

•    NPD/QI

 

•    Packaging development

 

•    ABL promotion (Media)

 

•    Web-marketing

 

•    Consumer and trade promotion

 

•    Pricing strategy

 

-        Consulting and preparation of brand P&L, forecasting and tracking of revenue and spending

 

-        Management and coordination of advertising agency work in Japan.

   SnackCo    Up to two years from the Effective Date    Japan    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up

 

2. Details of Services.

 

  2.1 Services Manager for Joint CRM Programs .

 

  (a) GroceryCo’s Services Manager for Item A in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Services Manager for Item A in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

  (b) GroceryCo’s Services Manager for Item B in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Services Manager for Item B in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

  (c) GroceryCo’s Services Manager for Item C in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Services Manager for Item C in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

  (d) GroceryCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item D in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item D in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. GroceryCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item D in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item D in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

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  (e) GroceryCo’s Services Manager for Item E in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Services Manager for Item E in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

  (f) GroceryCo’s Services Manager for Item F in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Services Manager for Item F in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

  (g) GroceryCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item G in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item G in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. GroceryCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item G in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item G in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

  (h) GroceryCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item H in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item H in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. GroceryCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item H in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item H in Section 1.1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

  2.2 Services Manager for Consumer Programs Services .

 

  (a) GroceryCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item A in Section 1.2 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s U.S. Services Managers for Item A in Section 1.2 above will initially be [ * * * ] and [ * * * ]. GroceryCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item A in Section 1.2 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item A in Section 1.2 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

  (b) GroceryCo’s Services Managers for Item B in Section 1.2 above will initially be [ * * * ] and [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Services Manager for Item B in Section 1.2 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

  (c) GroceryCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item C in Section 1.2 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s U.S. Services Managers for Item C in Section 1.2 above will initially be [ * * * ] and [ * * * ]. GroceryCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item C in Section 1.2 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item C in Section 1.2 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

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  2.3 Services Manager for Marketing Data Services .

 

  (a) GroceryCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item A in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item A in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. GroceryCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item A in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item A in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

  (b) GroceryCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item B in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item B in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. GroceryCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item B in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item B in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

  (c) GroceryCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item C in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s U.S. Services Manager for Item C in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. GroceryCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item C in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. SnackCo’s Canada Services Manager for Item C in Section 1.3 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

2.4 Services Manager for Kraft Parmesan Brand Marketing Services in Japan . GroceryCo’s Services Manager will initially be [ * * * ], and SnackCo’s Services Manager will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

3. Additional terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Effective Date and will terminate as indicated above in Section 1 under the caption “Transition Period”, unless terminated earlier as provided in the Master Agreement.

3.2 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Master Agreement by and between GroceryCo and SnackCo with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Master Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Master Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Master Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

 

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3.3 Amendments . No changes to this Project Statement are valid unless in writing, signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Effective Date.

 

  MONDELĒZ GLOBAL LLC       KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.
  By:  

 

    By:  

 

  Its:  

 

    Its:  

 

 

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Exhibit A

To Project Statement for

Joint CRM Programs, Consumer Programs / Services, Marketing / CIS

Joint Canadian Retailer Programs

 

1. Each marketing program listed in Table 1 attached hereto has elements whereby both SnackCo and GroceryCo products are marketed in either the same promotion to the trade, with consumers, and/or in common media, including, but not limited to, Kraft’s What’s Cooking magazine and websites.

 

2. The parties have agreed that the three classes of marketing programs (CRM, Scale, and Customer Marketing) will be split prior to the Effective Date, with the responsibility for trade agreements with customers and the execution of each such marketing program assigned to either SnackCo or GroceryCo, as noted on the marketing program table, below (the “ Marketing Program Table ”). The split of these marketing programs is designated on the Marketing Program Table, with the party receiving the primary benefit of an assigned marketing program being responsible for:

 

   

Using its commercially reasonable efforts to properly execute the applicable marketing program, including achieving the benefits expected to be received by the other party pursuant to the programs in place with the retailers;

 

   

Paying all costs associated with the applicable marketing program in its entirety, including any costs related to procuring the benefits derived by the other party

 

3. For the avoidance of doubt, ensuring that there will be no cross charges between the parties related to the aforementioned split of these marketing programs.

 

4. To the extent that a party requires data or other reasonable cooperation from the other party to execute its responsibilities in overseeing any marketing program, such other party will provide such data or other otherwise reasonably cooperate. This would include post program analysis data required for 2012 programs which will be available in Q1 2013.

 

5. The lead business will coordinate the programs with the retailers’ headquarters, and similarly coordinate display building/POS/circular participation between its sales force and the other Kraft party’s sales force to realize the program benefits.

 

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Table 1

Marketing Program Table

The following table identifies each program (see the “Program Description” column), the program type (see the “Program Type” column and the “Program Type Definitions” below) and the relevant Supplier for the program (i.e., GroceryCo or SnackCo, as applicable).

Program Type Definitions:

AW      –       Working Media

AN       –       Non Working Media

CC       –       Consumer Coupons

CP       –       Consumer Promotions

CU       –       Consumer Coupons Marketing

FV       –       Face Value (Coupons)

OT       –       Other Promotions

 

Program Description

  

Program
Type

  

Supplier

[ * * * ]

   AW    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CN    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   AN    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   AW    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   AW    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CM    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    SnackCo

 

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Program Description

  

Program
Type

  

Supplier

[ * * * ]

   AW    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   AN    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   AW    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   AW    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CC    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CC    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   FV    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   CP    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   CM    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   CU    SnackCo

[ * * * ]

   OT    SnackCo

 

Program Description

  

Program
Type

  

Supplier

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

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Program Description

  

Program
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Supplier

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Program Description

  

Program
Type

  

Supplier

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

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   CC    GroceryCo

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   CP    GroceryCo

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   FV    GroceryCo

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Program Description

  

Program
Type

  

Supplier

[ * * * ]

   CP    GroceryCo

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   CP    GroceryCo

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   FV    GroceryCo

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   CP    GroceryCo

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Program Description

  

Program
Type

  

Supplier

[ * * * ]

   CC    GroceryCo

[ * * * ]

   FV    GroceryCo

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   CC    GroceryCo

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   FV    GroceryCo

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   CC    GroceryCo

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   FV    GroceryCo

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   CC    GroceryCo

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   FV    GroceryCo

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   CP    GroceryCo

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   CC    GroceryCo

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   FV    GroceryCo

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   CC    GroceryCo

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   FV    GroceryCo

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   CC    GroceryCo

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   FV    GroceryCo

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   CC    GroceryCo

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   FV    GroceryCo

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   CP    GroceryCo

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   CP    GroceryCo

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   CP    SnackCo

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   CP    SnackCo

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Program Description

  

Program
Type

    

Supplier

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   CP      SnackCo

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   CP      SnackCo

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   CP      SnackCo

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Exhibit B

To Project Statement for

Joint CRM Programs, Consumer Programs / Services, Marketing / CIS

Joint U.S. Retailer Programs

After the Separation, the Kraft Foods Consumer Relationship Management (CRM) program will be owned and operated by GroceryCo.

SnackCo brands participating in the CRM programs will continue to receive services identified below consistent with the plans in place as of the Effective Date for Q4 2012 as follows:

 

  - Editorial support (recipes and other product usage ideas) on the following CRM assets: Kraft Food and Family Magazine, kraftrecipes.com, Recipe By Email, Make Tonight Delicious Email, kraftrecipes Facebook page, kraftrecipes Pinterest page, Comida Y Familia Print, Web and Email

Advertising support on the following CRM assets: Kraft Food and Family Magazine, kraftrecipes.com, paid search, recipe by email and make tonight delicious email.

The total payment by SnackCo will be $[ * * * ] representing fully Allocated Cost plus the Mark-Up, as applicable. SnackCo will pay for the services at the end of the quarter.

SnackCo will be responsible for supplying the GroceryCo CRM group with finished advertising in the required formats and by the required deadlines, consistent with the past practice.

 

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Exhibit C

To Project Statement for

Joint CRM Programs, Consumer Programs / Services, Marketing / CIS

Canadian Retailer Arrangements

In Canada, there are a number of marketing agreements and incentive programs in place today between Kraft Canada Inc. and individual major retailers and between Kraft Canada Inc. and other third parties which grant Kraft Canada Inc. promotional or sponsorship rights that pertain to both grocery and snack products. Many of the programs, according to their terms, continue beyond the targeted Effective Date. Below is the summary of the plans for the Canadian Grocery and Snack Businesses to cooperate after the Effective Date to maintain these commitments to retailers and third parties.

In-Store Displays/Point-of-Sale materials/Advertising in circulars for Q1 2013+

There are three major programs in place which extend beyond 2012:

 

1. SnackCo and GroceryCo will continue the below listed scale marketing programs in place with Canadian consumers and retailers under three joint promotional agreements between SnackCo and GroceryCo. As denoted, the intention is for one entity to become the lead party responsible for program development and execution and to provide “pass through rights” to participate to the other party. As contemplated by Section 4.3 of the Separation Agreement, the parties shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to, use their respective reasonable best efforts to work together (and, if necessary and desirable, to work with each of the applicable retailers and/or third parties granting promotional rights) in an effort to divide, partially assign, modify and/or replicate (in whole or in part) the respective rights and obligations under and in respect of the joint promotional agreement relating to the joint trade programs listed below, or to otherwise settle a lawful and mutually agreeable arrangement, in each case to give effect to this Project Statement.

 

2. For the listed scale marketing programs, the parties will cooperate to jointly build [ * * * ].

 

3. Listed scale marketing Programs:

 

  a) Carnaval de Quebec: SnackCo overall lead responsible party to retailers and third parties granting sponsorship rights

 

  i) Contract expires in [ * * * ]

 

  b) Kraft Hockeyville: GroceryCo overall lead responsible party to retailers, third parties grating sponsorship rights and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

 

  i) Contract expires [ * * * ]

 

  c) Kraft Celebration Tour: GroceryCo overall lead responsible party to retailers and third parties granting sponsorship rights

 

  i) Contract expires [ * * * ]

 

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Retailer Incentive Payments for 2012

[ * * * ]

Retailer Trade Transition and Close

Overview : [ * * * ]. To properly manage the separation of trade promotional spending and retailer incentives will require well defined processes, procedures and oversight to obtain an accurate trade liability estimate and to ensure proper co-ordination of the related payments to the retailers through customer deductions and cheques. GroceryCo will provide Senior Customer Finance Management oversight services and guidance to the SnackCo Customer Finance and Sales teams to facilitate an accurate trade close for 2012. Activities will include setting up processes, reporting to senior management to facilitate decision making and controls guidance with respect to 2012 trade budgeting, spending, and year-end close procedures. This Service will be provided by the Director, Trade Transition with equal attention given to GroceryCo and SnackCo.

Transition Period : Effective Date to May 31, 2013.

Charges and Payment : SnackCo will reimburse GroceryCo for 50% of the Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark Up, of the Director, Trade Transition (TBD) for the period between October 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013.

Other

Supplier : Kraft Canada Inc. or a Canadian Affiliate of GroceryCo

Buyer : Mondelēz Canada Inc. or a Canadian Affiliate of SnackCo

Duration : Up to 8 months following the Effective Date

Pricing : Allocated Cost (50% of employee-related costs), subject to the Mark-Up

Service provided : The Director, Trade Transition (GroceryCo employee) will spend 50% of his/her time on:

 

1. Budgeting retailer incentives and tracking actual spend against budget for Mondelēz Canada Inc. or a Canadian Affiliate of SnackCo

 

2. Advising on processes, procedures and controls related to retailer incentives, including as requested liability estimates and payments to retailers

 

3. Facilitating the 2012 trade close

 

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Exhibit D

To Project Statement for

Joint CRM Programs, Consumer Programs / Services, Marketing / CIS

[ * * * ] Agreement

See attached.

 

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[ * * * ]

 

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Annex B.5

Project Statement

Procurement and Hedging Services

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master General Transition Services Agreement (“ Master Agreement ”) dated as of the Effective Date between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”). This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Master Agreement. Once signed by both parties, this Project Statement becomes part of the Master Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Master Agreement.

 

1. Description of Services.

 

    

Service

  

Supplier

  

Transition

Period

  

Country(ies)

of Service

  

Charges and

Payment

A.    Coffee Procurement Services, as further described on Exhibit A , attached hereto    SnackCo   

Up to two

years from the Effective Date

   U.S. and Canada    See Exhibit A
B.    Hedging Services, as further described on Exhibit B , attached hereto    GroceryCo    Up to 30 days from the Effective Date    Global    Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

 

2. Details of Services.

2.1 Services Manager . GroceryCo’s Services Manager for Item A in Section 1 above will initially be [ * * * ], and SnackCo’s Services Manager for Item A in Section 1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. GroceryCo’s Services Manager for Item B in Section 1 above will initially be [ * * * ], and SnackCo’s Services Manager for Item B in Section 1 above will initially be [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party. The Service Managers will meet on a quarterly basis. During such quarterly meetings, Supplier’s Service Manager will, among other things, inform Buyer’s Service Manager of any planned outsourcing of Services.

 

3. Additional terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Effective Date and will terminate as indicated above in Section 1 under the caption “Transition Period”, unless terminated earlier as provided in the Master Agreement.

3.2 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Master Agreement by and between GroceryCo and SnackCo with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Master Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Master Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Master Agreement of which it is a part, is a

 

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complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

3.3 Amendments . No changes to this Project Statement are valid unless in writing, signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Effective Date.

 

MONDELĒZ GLOBAL LLC         KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.
By:  

 

     By:   

 

Its:  

 

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Exhibit A

to Project Statement for Procurement Services

Coffee Procurement

 

1. Supplier : SnackCo

 

2. Buyer : GroceryCo

 

3. Duration : [ * * * ]

 

4. Volume : [ * * * ]

 

5. Description of services :

[ * * * ]

 

6. Payment : Net [ * * * ] days after sample approval per past practices

 

7. Damages/Issues :

 

  a. [ * * * ]

 

  b. Rejects for coffee and claim handling will follow the practice existing prior to the Distribution Date.

 

8. Market intelligence :

[ * * * ]

 

9. Other :

[ * * * ]

 

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Exhibit B

to Project Statement for Procurement Services

Hedging Services

Following the Effective Date, one or more brokerage companies will be establishing accounts for SnackCo. Prior to the establishment of these accounts, GroceryCo will have access to all SnackCo designated trades (with such designations having been established prior to the Distribution Date and maintained thereafter in GroceryCo’s internal information systems), and will execute such trades and settle accounts on behalf of SnackCo. In the event that SnackCo desires that GroceryCo make a trade on SnackCo’s behalf, SnackCo will send a notice to GroceryCo in the form of Schedule A attached hereto. In the event that a brokerage company will not accept payment directly by SnackCo, then GroceryCo will pay such brokerage company on behalf of SnackCo, and SnackCo will reimburse GroceryCo in full for any such payment promptly, but not later than one business day following payment by GroceryCo. At the end of each day, GroceryCo will confirm, using the form of confirmation attached hereto as Schedule B , any executed trades, settlement of accounts and other related actions on that day and confirm the amounts that need to be transferred to/from SnackCo accounts from/to the brokerage account based on that day’s settlement.

 

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Schedule A to Exhibit B

to Project Statement for Procurement Services

Form of Notice Requesting Trade

Email sent from authorized SnackCo commodities finance representative [ * * * ] to authorized GroceryCo commodities finance representative [ * * * ]. Trades will be executed on an as needed basis on SnackCo’s behalf; email receipt by GroceryCo. does not ensure that a trade will be transacted the same day, however, reasonable effort will be provided to ensure same day transactions do occur. Email notification must contain specific data from New Edge system (identified below) for each individual trade to be processed:

Email Template:

I hereby authorize GroceryCo to execute the following trade on behalf of SnackCo:

Product (Commodity) Name

New Edge Account Number

Futures or Options Trade Type Designation

Transaction Quantity

Futures contracts specific information requirements:

Purchase Date

Purchase Price

Long or Short Trade Type Designation

Future Month & Year for Futures Contracts

Action requested (liquidate, exercise …)

Option contracts specific information requirements:

Original Option Trade Date

Option Expiration Date

Option Strike Price and Option Price

Call or Put Option Designation

Action requested (liquidate, exercise …)

GroceryCo will transfer funds to/from SnackCo to cover the outstanding financial liability realized from the trade/s detailed above and executed on SnackCo’s behalf. Trade impact will be realized and settled within GroceryCo New Edge margin account. Realized amount will be transferred to/from GroceryCo to SnackCo on a one day lag.

 

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Schedule B to Exhibit B

to Project Statement for Procurement Services

Form of Confirmation

Email sent from authorized GroceryCo commodities finance representative [ * * * ] to confirm trade execution with SnackCo commodities finance representative [ * * * ]. Email confirmation will contain specific data related to trade (identified below) for each individual trade processed:

Email Template:

GroceryCo on behalf of SnackCo has executed the following trades:

Product (Commodity) Name

New Edge Account Number

Futures or Options Trade Type Designation

Transaction Quantity

Transaction Date

Futures contracts specific information requirements:

Purchase Date

Purchase Price

Long or Short Trade Type Designation

Future Month & Year for Futures Contracts

Action requested (liquidate, exercise …)

Liquidated or Exercised Price

Option contracts specific information requirements:

Original Option Trade Date

Option Expiration Date for Options Contracts

Option Strike Price and Option Price

Call or Put Option Designation

Action requested (liquidate, exercise …)

Liquidated or Exercised Price

GroceryCo will transfer funds to/from SnackCo to cover the outstanding financial liability realized from the trade/s detailed above and executed on SnackCo’s behalf. Trade impact will be realized and settled within GroceryCo New Edge margin account. Realized amount will be transferred to/from GroceryCo to SnackCo on a one day lag.

 

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Annex B.6

Services for Product, Platform, or Process Development and Management

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master General Transition Services Agreement (“ Master Agreement ”) dated as of the Effective Date between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”). This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Master Agreement. Once signed by both parties, this Project Statement becomes part of the Master Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Master Agreement.

 

1. Description of Services.

 

Service

  

Supplier

  

Transition

Period

  

Country(ies)

of Service

  

Charges and

Payment

Kraft Food Ingredients (KFI) Services for Product, Platform, or Process Development and Management, as further described in Exhibit A (the “Projects”).    GroceryCo    Up to 24 months from the Effective Date    Global   

Allocated Cost, subject to the Mark-Up

 

See Exhibit A for an estimate of the annual cost to deliver the Projects.

 

2. Details of Services.

2.1 Scope and specifications of Services . GroceryCo will provide SnackCo with new ingredient, platform, and process management and support services consistent with past practices in the Projects listed in Exhibit A , as directed by SnackCo. The Parties may, by mutual consent, enter into separate agreements for services in any new projects, which may be identified after the Effective Date.

2.2 Deliverables . A listing of the project activity to be undertaken pursuant to this Annex is attached as Exhibit A hereto.

2.3 Services Manager . GroceryCo’s Services Manager will initially be [ * * * ], and SnackCo’s Services Managers will initially be [ * * * ] and [ * * * ]. A party may change its Services Manager upon prior written notice to the other party.

 

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3. Additional terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Effective Date and will terminate as indicated above in Section 1 under the caption “Transition Period”, unless terminated earlier as provided in the Master Agreement.

3.2 Intellectual Property .

(a) Except as may otherwise be provided in the IP Separation Agreement: (i) GroceryCo will own and continue to own all rights in and to all intellectual property developed, authored, or created by GroceryCo, its employees or Contractors after the Effective Date and in the course of any Project, including all inventions, discoveries, developments, improvements, works of authorship, patent rights, copyrights, industrial design rights, database rights, trade secrets, and know-how, regardless of whether or not it incorporates, is based on or is derived from any intellectual property provided to GroceryCo by SnackCo in connection with the Projects or any other preexisting information, material or rights (the “ Work Product ”); and (ii) GroceryCo will have the sole right, in its own discretion, to decide whether to file patent applications or other applications for protection of rights in Work Product, and will have the sole discretion and responsibility for all decisions about the content and prosecution of such applications and the maintenance of any resulting patents or other grants or registrations.

(b) GroceryCo hereby grants to the SnackCo as from the Effective Date a perpetual, non-exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free and transferable license to use the ingredient specifications delivered in connection with the Services (excluding the processes used by GroceryCo to produce ingredients) in any manner or way without any restrictions.

(c) Except as may otherwise be provided in in the IP Separation Agreement: (i) SnackCo will own and continue to own all rights in and to SnackCo’s intellectual property, including any underlying SnackCo intellectual property that GroceryCo uses or incorporates in developing any Work Product; and (ii) GroceryCo will have no right to use such SnackCo intellectual property except in connection with performing the Services .

(d) Any intellectual property that is developed jointly by the Parties in any Project will be jointly owned by the Parties, with each Party free to use and otherwise exploit (and to license others to use and otherwise exploit) such intellectual property without any obligation to share with the other Party, or account to the other Party for, any resulting profits.

3.3 No warranties . GroceryCo makes no warranties that the Services will product any particular outcomes or results, and makes no warranties about the deliverables and timing identified above. SnackCo will have the right to terminate this Service with immediate effect as a remedy if the Services will not meet expectations under agreed milestones.

3.4 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Master Agreement by and between GroceryCo and SnackCo with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Master Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Master Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Master Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and

 

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exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

3.5 Amendments . No changes to this Project Statement are valid unless in writing, signed by both parties.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

MONDELĒZ GLOBAL LLC       KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.
By:  

 

      By:   

 

Its:  

 

      Its:   

 

 

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Exhibit A

to Project Statement for Services for Product, Platform, or Process Development and

Management

Project Activity

Summary

 

Description

   Good Faith
Estimate (Total)*
 

Project Driven (New)

   $ [ * * * ]   
* The amount excludes Mark-Up, which will be added as appropriate

Snacks

 

Description

  

Good Faith
Estimate
(Summary)

   Start Date      Estimated
Close Date
     Good Faith
Estimate
 

[ * * * ]

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[ * * * ]

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   [ * * * ]            [ * * * ]   

International

 

Description

  

Good Faith
Estimate
(Summary)

   Start Date      Estimated
Close Date
     Good Faith
Estimate
 

[ * * * ]

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Annex C

Menu Services

 

Annex

  

Category of Menu Services

C.1    Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits
C.2    Accounting, Finance and Treasury
C.3    Operations
C.4    Joint CRM Programs, Consumer Programs / Services, Marketing / CIS
C.5    Procurement and Hedging
C.6    Product, Platform, or Process Development and Management

 

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Annex C.1

Menu Services

Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits

 

      

Service

  

Country(ies) of Service

A.    Manager transaction support: For any employee transaction (e.g., new hires, promotions, etc.) for which a business manager has authority to approve the transaction, Supplier (SnackCo) will provide administrative support to Buyer (GroceryCo) by entering such transactions in the applicable database(s)    U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
B.    Health and welfare benefit plan administration    U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
C.    Retirement benefit plan administration    U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico
D.    COBRA services    U.S.
E.    Personnel files access    U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico

 

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Annex C.2

Menu Services

Accounting, Finance and Treasury

 

      

Service

  

Supplier

  

Transition
Period

  

Country(ies)

of Service

and Buyer

  

Charges and
Payment

A.    Cash Management   

GroceryCo

or SnackCo

   Up to 6 months after the Effective Date    Global    Fully Allocated Cost plus Mark-up
B.    Benefit Investments (in addition to any Services described under Annex B.1.(A))   

GroceryCo

or SnackCo

   Up to 6 months after the Effective Date    US and Canada    Fully Allocated Cost plus Mark-up
C.    Capital Markets   

GroceryCo

or SnackCo

   Up to 6 months after the Effective Date    Global    Fully Allocated Cost plus Mark-up
D.    Risk Management and Insurance   

GroceryCo

or SnackCo

   Up to 6 months after the Effective Date    Global    Fully Allocated Cost plus Mark-up

Note: The Services listed above may include consulting, advice, and/or execution at the request of the Buyer. Execution requests must be in writing and in reasonable detail.

 

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Annex C.3

Menu Services

Operations

None.

 

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Annex C.4

Menu Services

To Project Statement for

Joint CRM Programs, Consumer Programs / Services, Marketing / CIS

 

Service

  

Country of Service

Foodservice “on premise” equipment support and track equipment programs by GroceryCo (Supplier), including equipment support, such as:

 

•        Tracking;

 

•        Audits;

 

•        Shipment and delivery verification for on-premise equipment, including hot and cold beverage equipment (excluding Tassimo), and snack/merchandising racks; and

 

•        Tracking and support for the fulfillment of contractual obligations associated with equipment assets.

   U.S. and Canada
For foodservice: Tracking, reconciliation, verification and fulfillment of marketing programs, rebates, offers and pricing of contracts that are submitted to the parties for payment, including the processing, fulfillment and tracking of contracts to be completed    U.S. and Canada
Consulting by GroceryCo related to customers, trade, ad hoc requests, industry data, consumer studies, industry groups and organizations    U.S.
Consulting services for historical plant audits, as requested by Foodservice customers    U.S. and Canada
Consulting by GroceryCo (Supplier) to SnackCo (Buyer) with respect to media purchasing through December 31, 2012    Canada
For foodservice: Consulting by GroceryCo (Supplier) with respect to licensing arrangements    U.S. and Canada

 

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Annex C.5

Menu Services

Procurement and Hedging Services

None.

 

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Annex C.6

Menu Services

Services for Product, Platform, or Process Development and Management

None.

 

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Annex D

Wire Transfer Information

If to GroceryCo:

[ * * * ]

If to SnackCo:

[ * * * ]

For Canadian matters: Canadian billing will be in Canadian $ and any reference to Canadian services provided refers to Canadian $:

If to Groceryco Canada:

[ * * * ]

If to Snackco Canada

[ * * * ]

 

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Exhibit 10.6

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

MASTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT

between

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

and

Mondelēz Global LLC

Dated as of September 27, 2012

 

 

 

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MASTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of the Distribution Date (as defined in the Separation Agreement) (the “ Effective Date ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”).

WHEREAS, GroceryCo and SnackCo’s parent company are parties to that certain Separation Agreement dated as of the date hereof (the “ Separation Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Separation Agreement, the parties agreed to separate Kraft Foods Inc. into two companies: (a) GroceryCo, which will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the GroceryCo Business; and (b) SnackCo, which will own and conduct, directly and indirectly, the SnackCo Business (the “ Separation ”);

WHEREAS, in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Separation Agreement and in order to ensure a smooth transition following the Separation, each party desires that the other party provide, or cause its Affiliates or contractors to provide, certain information technology transition services in exchange for the consideration stated in this Agreement and in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the services to be provided hereunder will be specified in separate Project Statements (as further defined below) that will set forth the scope of the services to be provided as well as the party who will provide the services (the “ Supplier ” as further defined herein) to the other party (the “ Buyer ” as further defined herein); and

WHEREAS, each party in its capacity as a Buyer wishes to receive such specified transition services for use in connection with its Business in order to ensure a smooth transition following the Separation to such other IT systems and services as Buyer may select, and each party in its capacity as a Supplier has agreed to provide such services in accordance with the terms specified herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, GroceryCo and SnackCo agree as follows:

1. Definitions. The following terms have the meanings indicated:

1.1 Allocated Cost ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.

1.2 Buyer ” means with respect to a Service specified in a Project Statement, the party receiving such Service as specified in the Project Statement.

1.3 Buyer Data ” means data relating to the operation of the Business of Buyer in the possession or control of Supplier.

 

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1.4 Canadian Buyer ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.

1.5 Canadian Supplier ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.

1.6 Confidential Information ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.

1.7 Contractor ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.3.

1.8 Dispute ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2.

1.9 Employee Matters Agreement ” means the Employee Matters Agreement between the parties dated as of the date hereof.

1.10 IP Separation Agreement ” means that certain Master Ownership and License Agreement Regarding Patents, Trade Secrets and Related Intellectual Property being entered into by certain Affiliates of the parties as of the Distribution Date.

1.11 Maximum Transition Period ” means the two year period beginning on the Effective Date.

1.12 New Service ” means a Service not provided or supplied by Kraft Foods Inc., its subsidiaries and/or Contractors for the Business of Buyer during the 12 months preceding the Effective Date.

1.13 Project Manager ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.

1.14 Project Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

1.15 Representative ” means an Affiliate, Contractor or other Person providing Services hereunder on behalf of Supplier.

1.16 Services ” means collectively the IT Services, any Menu Services and any Additional Services described in mutually agreed Project Statements.

1.17 Supplier ” means with respect to a Service specified in a Project Statement, the party providing such Service as specified in the Project Statement.

1.18 Supplier Data ” means data relating to the operation of the Business of Buyer in the possession or control of Buyer.

1.19 Term ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.

1.20 Transition Period ” means the maximum period of time set forth in the applicable Project Statement for a Service, as such Transition Period may be adjusted by mutual written agreement of the parties from time to time; provided , however , that in no event will the Transition Period exceed the date that is two years from the Effective Date.

 

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Other capitalized terms have the meanings set forth elsewhere in this Agreement. Any capitalized terms used but not defined in this Agreement have the meanings given to them in the Separation Agreement.

2. Transition Services.

2.1 Project Statements. The scope of each agreed upon Service to be provided under the terms of this Agreement will be set forth in a Project Statement substantially in the form set forth in Annex A (a “ Project Statement ”), including, as applicable, (i) the party that is the Supplier of the Service and the party that is the Buyer of the Service, (ii) a timeline for such Service, (iii) the location of such Service (including any Canada Services), (iv) each party’s Project Manager for such Project Statement, (v) any details regarding the Allocated Cost for such Service, (vi) payment terms, and (vii) any specifications applicable to such Service, if different from the specifications defined in this Agreement. No Project Statement will be binding or effective unless signed by both parties. Supplier will provide, or cause one or more of its Representatives to provide, to Buyer the Services described in executed Project Statements in accordance therewith and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2.2 IT Services. Each Project Statement entered into as of the Effective Date is attached hereto in Annex D (the Services identified in such Project Statements being referred to in this Agreement, collectively, as the “ IT Services”). Supplier agrees, on the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, to provide, or cause one or more of its Representatives to provide, to Buyer each of the IT Services for the applicable Transition Period indicated in each applicable Project Statement attached hereto in Annex D , and Buyer agrees to purchase and pay for the IT Services as provided for in Section 5.

2.3 Menu Services. If Buyer desires to receive any information technology services that are not IT Services but that are listed on the menu of services available upon request as set forth in Annex C (“ Menu Services ”), Buyer will provide Supplier with a reasonably detailed written request for such proposed services. Within 30 days following such request, Supplier will, to the extent feasible, provide a good faith estimate of the costs, timing and resources required to provide such Menu Services, including a good faith summary of any costs or effects to other Services, equipment, systems, personnel or resources being provided to Buyer (“ Resulting Linked Effects ”). The parties will then promptly negotiate in good faith the terms of a Project Statement by which the proposed Menu Services would be provided under this Agreement. The Project Statement will set forth the parties’ estimate of the costs associated with the applicable Menu Services, however the parties acknowledge that the final price may vary depending on Allocated Costs in providing such Services. Supplier agrees to take commercially reasonable efforts to provide the proposed Menu Services to the extent not unduly burdensome in light of Supplier’s resource constraints and obligations, subject to the following conditions: (i) if the requested Menu Services could be obtained from other commercial service providers in a commercially reasonable manner, then Supplier will have the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to decline to provide such Menu Services; (ii) Supplier will not be obligated to perform any Menu Services unless Buyer agrees to pay the Allocated Cost for such Menu Services, including any Allocated Costs associated with Resulting Linked Effects; and (iii) in no event will the Transition Period for any Menu Service extend beyond the Maximum Transition Period.

 

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2.4 Additional Services.

 

  (a) If Buyer desires to receive any information technology services that are not IT Services or Menu Services, or that represent a significant or material change to an IT Service or a Menu Service, Buyer will provide Supplier with a reasonably detailed written request for such proposed services (the “ Additional Services ”) (such request sufficiently detailed to enable Supplier to weigh the risks and assess the feasibility of such request and attempt to estimate the resources and effort required to provide such proposed services). Within 30 days following such request, Supplier will, to the extent reasonably feasible, assess the request in good faith and provide notice of whether it will endeavor to provide the requested Additional Service. If Supplier does not respond to such request within 30 days following such request, then Supplier will be deemed to have refused such request.

 

  (b) If a requested Additional Service is reasonably necessary to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses then Supplier will accept the request to provide the proposed Additional Service if it can feasibly provide such Additional Service without undue burden in light of Supplier’s resource constraints and obligations. Supplier will have no obligation to provide an Additional Service or to provide the Additional Service under any specific terms, and may decline to provide such requested Additional Service in its sole and absolute discretion, if any of the following apply: (i) the requested Additional Service is not reasonably necessary to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses; (ii) the requested Additional Service is not a Service that was provided or supplied by Kraft Foods Inc. and/or its subsidiaries for the Business of Buyer during the 12 months preceding the Effective Date; (iii) the requested Additional Service could be obtained from other commercial service providers in a commercially reasonable manner; (iv) Buyer will not agree to pay the Allocated Cost for such Additional Services, including any Allocated Costs associated with Resulting Linked Effects; or (v) the Transition Period for the requested Additional Service extends beyond the Maximum Transition Period.

 

  (c) If Supplier accepts a request to provide an Additional Service, it will, to the extent reasonably feasible, provide a good faith estimate of the fees, timing and resources required to provide such Additional Services, including a good faith summary of any Resulting Linked Effects. The parties will then promptly negotiate in good faith a Project Statement by which the proposed Additional Services would be provided under this Agreement. The Project Statement will set forth the parties’ estimate of the costs associated with the applicable Additional Services, however the parties acknowledge that the final price may vary depending on the Allocated Costs in providing such Services.

 

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2.5 Disputes over requested Services . In the event that Buyer alleges that Supplier (or a proposed Supplier) has violated its obligation to consider or provide a requested Service hereunder, or has acted in bad faith in negotiating the terms applicable to a Service such Dispute will be subject to arbitration in accordance with Section 10.2(c).

2.6 Financial obligation . In providing the Services, Supplier and its Representatives will not be obligated to perform any of the following actions unless Buyer agrees to pay the fully Allocated Cost of such actions and the performance of such actions is reasonably within the control of Supplier and its Representatives: (i) maintain the employment of any specific employee; (ii) purchase, lease or license any additional equipment or software, except any replacement for existing equipment owned by Supplier and necessary to provide the Services pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; (iii) pay any costs related to the conversion of the Buyer Data from one format to another; or (iv) pay any costs necessary to integrate Buyer’s systems for purposes of receiving the Services.

2.7 Means of providing Services. Supplier will, in its sole discretion, determine the means and resources used to provide the Services in accordance with its business judgment and subject to Section 4. Supplier will have sole discretion and responsibility for staffing, instructing and compensating its personnel and third parties who perform the Services. Without limiting the foregoing, Supplier may elect to modify or replace at any time any aspect of the Services, provided that such modifications or replacements are being implemented consistently with Supplier’s own Business objectives. Such changes may include without limitation (a) modification of IT policies and procedures; (b) changes in the environment used to provide the Services, including without limitation the Representatives that provide all or any portion of the Services; (c) the location from which any Service is provided; or (d) the intellectual property, IT, products and services used to provide the Services. Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to eliminate or minimize disruption to Buyer’s business as a result of such modifications, and not to implement such modifications during mutually agreed periods of time before and after cut-overs from affected systems to Buyer’s systems. Prior to Supplier making any changes or disruptions to its or its Representatives’ information technology systems which could reasonably be expected to alter or disrupt the Services, Supplier will give Buyer reasonable prior written notice including a description of which Services may be disrupted and the anticipated length of the disruption.

2.8 Access to facilities and equipment. To the extent reasonably required to perform the Services hereunder, Buyer will provide (or, as necessary, will cause its Representatives to provide) Supplier with reasonable access to and use of Buyer’s applicable facilities and equipment.

2.9 Cooperation; consulting . Supplier and Buyer will use reasonable efforts to assist and cooperate with one another in the timely and orderly transfer of all matters that support or relate to the functions that are the subject of any Services. Buyer acknowledges that some Services to be provided under this Agreement require instructions and information from Buyer, which Buyer will provide to Supplier sufficiently in advance in order to enable Supplier or its Representatives to provide or procure such Services in a timely manner. Supplier will not be liable for any delays resulting from or caused by Buyer’s failure to provide such instructions or information in a timely manner, and Buyer will pay any reasonable additional costs or expenses,

 

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including labor, resulting therefrom. Buyer will provide all information reasonably required or requested by Supplier to perform its obligations under this Agreement. Except as otherwise specified for Menu Services, the cost for hourly consulting services provided by Supplier personnel included in Allocated Costs for any Services will be billed at $150 per hour plus reasonable, out-of-pocket expenses.

2.10 Inability to perform Services . In the event that Supplier will be unable to perform Services as required by this Agreement for any reason whatsoever, the parties will cooperate, and Supplier will use its commercially reasonable efforts, to restore the affected Services as soon as possible. The foregoing is without prejudice to any rights and remedies Buyer may have in connection with such failure to perform.

2.11 Litigation holds. In the event that Buyer notifies Supplier of a litigation hold or e-discovery request, then Supplier will take all efforts to comply with such notices, including providing access to any Buyer Data in its control or possession and by retaining all relevant data and materials for the duration of the litigation hold. Supplier will cooperate with Buyer in responding to any court orders or discovery requests and promptly provide Buyer with copies of any relevant Buyer Data or materials.

3. Personnel.

3.1 Services Managers . Each party will each select a services manager (a “ Services Manager ”) to act as its contact person responsible for overseeing the provision or receipt, as applicable, of all of the information technology Services hereunder. Each party will also select a project manager (a “ Project Manager ”) to be the primary contact person for each Service that is the subject of the Project Statement. All communications relating to the provision of the Services will be directed to the relevant Project Manager of the other party with problems and disputes to be escalated to the Services Manager of the other party. A party may change its Services Manager or Project Managers upon prior written notice to the other party. GroceryCo’s Services Manager will initially be Jan Ziskasen, and SnackCo’s Services Manager will initially be Dave Diedrich. The initial Project Managers for each Service will be set forth in the each Project Statement. The Services Managers of the parties will meet periodically, no less than quarterly, to discuss the status of the Services.

3.2 Supplier personnel . Except as otherwise set forth in the Separation Agreement or Employee Matters Agreement, for the avoidance of doubt, this Agreement does not impose an obligation on Supplier to second or procure the secondment to Buyer of any employee or other personnel in connection with the provision of the Services. The parties agree that such employees of Supplier and its Affiliates providing Services are employees, contract employees or secondees of Supplier or its Affiliates. All labor matters relating to any employees of Supplier and its Affiliates will be within the exclusive direction, control and supervision of Supplier and its Affiliates, and Buyer will take no action affecting such matters, and Supplier will have the sole right to exercise all authority with respect to the employment, termination, assignment, and compensation of such Supplier personnel; provided , however , that Supplier agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain sufficient personnel and facilities necessary to provide the Services. Supplier will be solely responsible for the payment of all salary and benefits, social security taxes, unemployment compensation tax, workers’ compensation tax,

 

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other employment taxes or withholdings and premiums and remittances with respect to employees of Supplier and its Affiliates used to provide Services, and all Supplier personnel providing Services under this Agreement will be deemed to be employees or representatives solely of Supplier for purposes of all compensation and employee benefits and not to be employees, representatives or agents of Buyer.

3.3 Contractors. The Services may be provided in whole or in part by (a) Affiliates of Supplier or (b) third party contractors or subcontractors (a “ Contractor ”) capable of providing the required level of service set forth in Section 4.

 

  (a) If Supplier wishes to use a Contractor to provide Services for the benefit of Buyer that has not provided similar services to the Businesses during the 12 months preceding the Effective Date (a “ New Contractor ”), then Supplier will ensure that such New Contractor agrees in writing to be bound by the relevant terms and conditions of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, Supplier will ensure that the New Contractor enters into a written confidentiality agreement on terms with respect to the Confidential Information of Buyer and its Affiliates that are substantially similar to and at least as protective of such Confidential Information as the terms of Section 9 of this Agreement.

 

  (b) Supplier will take all commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that Services are not interrupted or materially disrupted in connection with the transition of provision of Services to any Contractor, including a New Contractor. Supplier will not be responsible for delays in the provision of Services arising from Buyer’s failure to respond promptly to reasonable requests or information provided by Supplier or caused by terms or negotiations requested by Buyer.

 

  (c) If and to the extent that any failure, delay or other problem in connection with the Services (or any part thereof) is caused by the act or omission of a Contractor: (i) Supplier will not be in breach of this Agreement or otherwise liable to Buyer as a result of such failure, delay or other problem; (ii) Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies (if any) against the Contractor such that the failure, delay or other problem is remedied as soon as reasonably practicable and its impact on the Services and its Business is minimized; and (iii) Supplier will pay (or procure the payment) to Buyer such portion of any monetary compensation paid to Supplier by a Contractor in respect of any damages caused by the act or omission of that Contractor as relates to any damage suffered by Buyer or its Business as a result of that act or omission (in the event Contractor is found obligated to pay less than all compensation necessary to make whole both Supplier and Buyer, then Supplier and Buyer will split the compensation on a pro-rata basis consistent with each party’s portion of the total damages suffered).

3.4 Compliance with Policies; Safety of Personnel . Buyer acknowledges that Supplier has instituted and will continue to institute and revise a variety of policies and

 

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procedures for its provision of Services. All Services must be reasonably capable of being performed in a manner that is consistent with the policies and procedures of Supplier, including those relating to antitrust laws and health, safety, labor, employment and environmental laws and otherwise in compliance with applicable law. Supplier will use reasonable efforts to provide Buyer with advance written notice in the event it believes any Service is not consistent with such policies or procedures where the same would materially affect the Services to be provided. To the extent Services are performed on site, Supplier will be permitted to withdraw any personnel providing Services at that time if Supplier has a reasonable opinion that such personnel face any risk to their personal safety and prior written notice (to the extent possible) has been given to Buyer.

3.5 Retention of Supplier personnel. If, during the Term, Buyer hires, retains or otherwise engages any employee, Contractor or other personnel of Supplier, Supplier will not be in breach of this Agreement or otherwise liable to Buyer to the extent such hiring, retention or engagement impairs or affects the ability of Supplier to provide the Services hereunder (or any part thereof), including any failure, delay or other non-compliance with any requirements relating to the Services resulting therefrom.

4. Service Standards.

4.1 Service levels. A Service will be subject to a Service Level Agreement (“ SLA ”) only if specifically referenced in a Project Statement. Supplier will measure and report its performance relative to the applicable SLAs, and the parties will meet periodically to review such performance. In the event that Supplier materially fails to meet any applicable SLA, Supplier will initiate a root cause analysis for any incident that contributed to Supplier missing such SLA within a reasonable period of time after such incident and use commercially reasonable efforts to ascertain the actual root cause of such failure, which analysis will include, where reasonable and practicable, Supplier’s plan for avoiding such incidents in the future. For the sake of clarity, there are no financial penalties associated with Supplier’s failure to meet an SLA, except for the pass through of monetary compensation received from Contractors as provided in Section 3.3(c). If an SLA issue remains unresolved under this Section for more than thirty (30) days Buyer may refer the matter for resolution in accordance with Section 10.2.

4.2 Other Service standards. For Services not governed by SLAs: (a) Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to continue to provide those Services being supplied for Buyer’s Business as of the Effective Date at a relative service level consistent in all material respects with that provided to Buyer’s Business in the 12 months preceding the Effective Date; or (b) Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide New Services consistent with the specifications, if any, set forth in an applicable Project Statement. For any work performed on premises of Buyer, Supplier and its personnel will comply with all reasonable security, confidentiality, safety and health policies of Buyer (as applicable) if and to the extent Buyer informs Supplier of such policies in writing. In the event of a failure to meet such general service levels, Supplier will endeavor to identify and resolve the cause of the deficiency. If such issue remains unresolved for more than 30 days Buyer may refer the matter for resolution in accordance with Section 10.2.

 

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4.3 Exceptions. It will not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement if Supplier fails to meet the service standards set forth in this Section 4 because of (i) the failure of Buyer to cooperate with or provide information, services or decisions to Supplier as required hereunder, (ii) failure caused by any act or omission of Buyer or its facilities, equipment, hardware or software, (iii) changes reasonably deemed to be required by changes in law, technology or the availability of reasonably commercially available products and services, (iv) changes otherwise permitted hereunder, (v) demands on, or changes to, the relevant systems, processes or personnel, provided Supplier expends commercially reasonable efforts to attempt to correct the situation within a reasonable period of time, (vi) failures by third party service providers not directly retained by Supplier, including general Internet service providers, (vii) a Contractor’s failure to perform (subject to Section 3.3(c)(ii)), or (viii) Force Majeure as further provided in Section 10.3.

4.4 No warranty . O THER THAN AS PROVIDED IN THIS S ECTION  4, S UPPLIER DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE S ERVICES , WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED , AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES , WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY , SUITABILITY , FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE , OR OTHERWISE FOR SAID S ERVICES .

5. Payment for Services.

5.1 Costs and charges. Supplier will charge Buyer the Allocated Cost for the Services provided hereunder.

5.2 Calculation of Allocated Cost. Allocated Cost ” means the fully allocated cost for providing Services calculated in a manner consistent with past practice, including the following (to the extent allocable to the provision of the Services): (a) the cost of licenses for software or other intellectual property (or other cost associated with obtaining rights to use software or intellectual property), including any termination, transfer, sublicensing, access, upgrade or conversion fees, (b) the cost of maintenance and support, including user support, (c) the fully loaded cost of personnel, (d) the cost of equipment, (e) the cost of disaster recovery services and backup services, (f) the cost of facilities and space, (g) the cost of supplies (including consumables), (h) the cost of utilities (HVAC, electricity, gas, etc.), (i) the cost of networking and connectivity, (j) the cost of legal fees associated with any advice, activities or agreements related to the foregoing areas, (k) any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Supplier with third parties (including Contractors) in connection with the provision of Services (including one-time set-up costs, license fees, costs to enter into third party agreements, costs to exit third party agreements, termination fees, and other costs incurred in connection with Contractors engaged in compliance with this Agreement), and (l) the cost of personnel retained, displaced or transferred (excluding severance costs for Supplier employees). Travel expenses must be reasonable and incurred in accordance with Supplier’s normal travel policy. Overhead allocations must be calculated consistently with Supplier’s practice as then generally used by Supplier in its applicable, respective geographic business. Allocated Costs will be subject to a mark up of five percent (the “ Mark-Up ”), except for (i) materials and services provided by third parties, (ii) fees charged by third parties, and (iii) out-of-pocket expenses paid to third parties .

5.3 Invoices and payment. Supplier will provide Buyer with monthly invoices reflecting: (i) the Services provided during the preceding month, (ii) the Allocated Cost owed for

 

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such Services provided during the preceding month, and (iii) any other charges incurred during the preceding month under the terms of this Agreement. Invoices will be sent in a format and containing a level of detail reasonably sufficient for Buyer to determine the accuracy of the computation of the amount charged and that such amount is being calculated in a manner consistent with this Agreement. Reasonable documentation will be provided for all out-of-pocket expenses consistent with Supplier’s practices. All amounts will be due and payable within 60 days of the date of invoice; provided, however, that with respect to any material purchases identified in a Project Statement or other attachment, such amounts will be due and payable in advance of the date that such Services are provided as set forth therein. Upon Buyer’s reasonable request, Supplier (or Canadian Supplier, as applicable) will provide explanations, answer questions, and provide additional documentation regarding invoiced amounts. Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing by the parties, all payments due hereunder will be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the accounts specified in Annex B (or such other account as may be designated from time to time by Supplier).

5.4 Taxes.

 

  (a) All amounts to be paid to Supplier (or Canadian Supplier, as applicable) under this Agreement are exclusive of any applicable taxes required by law to be collected from Buyer (including withholding, sales, use, excise or services tax, which may be assessed on the provision of the Services under this Agreement). If a withholding, sales, use, excise, services or similar tax is assessed on the provisions of any of the Services under this Agreement, Buyer (or a Canadian Affiliate, as applicable) will pay directly or reimburse or indemnify Supplier (or Canadian Supplier, as applicable) for such tax. The parties agree to cooperate with each other in determining the extent to which any tax is due and owing under the circumstances, and will provide and make available to each other any resale certificate, information regarding out of state use of materials, services or sale, and other exemption certificates or information reasonably requested by either party. The parties further agree to work together to structure the provision of the Services to eliminate or minimize applicable transfer taxes, including but not limited to, itemizing on invoices each Service provided to Buyer.

 

  (b) In addition to any amounts otherwise payable pursuant to this Agreement, Buyer will be responsible for any and all sales, use, excise, services or similar taxes imposed on the provision of goods and services by Supplier or its Representatives to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement (“ Sales Taxes ”) and will either (i) remit such Sales Taxes to Supplier (and Supplier will remit the amounts so received to the applicable taxing authority) or (ii) provide Supplier with a certificate or other proof, reasonably acceptable to Supplier, evidencing an exemption from liability for such Sales Taxes. For the avoidance of doubt, all amounts under this Agreement are expressed exclusive of Sales Taxes.

5.5 Other expenses. After the Effective Date, except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, each party hereto will pay its own legal, accounting, out-of-pocket and other expenses incident to this Agreement and to any action taken by such party in carrying this Agreement into effect.

 

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5.6 Interest payable on amounts past due . All late payments due under this Agreement will bear interest at a rate equal to the annualized interest rate at prime (as published in the Wall Street Journal from time to time) plus three percentage points, from the invoice due date to the date of payment. If Buyer disputes any portion of any invoice, Buyer must notify Supplier in writing of the nature and the basis of the dispute within 60 days after the date of the applicable invoice, after which time Buyer will have waived any rights to dispute such amount.

5.7 Audit . Supplier will keep reasonably detailed records, consistent with past practice, for any expenses that constitute a component upon which the price for Services is determined. Supplier will maintain the records in accordance with its then-current record retention policies. At reasonable intervals during the Term and for two years thereafter, Buyer personnel will, upon no less than five business days prior notice, or, if critical, upon reasonable shorter notice under the circumstances, have access to the records for the purpose of verifying the invoices submitted to Buyer hereunder notwithstanding the termination of any Project Statement. The costs of all such audits will be borne by Buyer. The confidentiality provisions in Section 9 of this Agreement will govern all audits by Buyer.

6. Proprietary Rights.

6.1 Equipment. Except with respect to those items of equipment, systems, tools, facilities and other resources allocated to Buyer pursuant to the Separation Agreement, all equipment, systems, tools, facilities and other resources used by Supplier and any of its Affiliates in connection with the provision of Services hereunder will remain the property of Supplier and its Affiliates and, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, will at all times be under the sole direction and control of Supplier and its Affiliates.

6.2 Intellectual property. To the extent Supplier or its Representatives use any know-how, processes, technology, trade secrets or other intellectual property owned by or licensed to Supplier or any of its Representatives (“ IP ”) in providing the Services, such IP (other than such IP licensed to Supplier by Buyer or its Affiliates) and any derivative works of, or modifications or improvements to, such IP conceived or created as part of the provision of Services (“ Improvements ”) will, as between the parties, remain the sole property of Supplier unless such Improvements were specifically created for Buyer or its Affiliates pursuant to a specific Service as specifically indicated in a Project Statement. The applicable party will and hereby does assign to the applicable owner designated above, and agrees to assign automatically in the future upon first recordation in a tangible medium or first reduction to practice, all of such party’s right, title and interest in and to all Improvements, if any. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if there is any conflict between the terms of this Section 6.2 and specific terms of the IP Separation Agreement, then the terms of the IP Separation Agreement will prevail.

 

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7. Term and Termination.

7.1 Term. Buyer will use commercially reasonable efforts to end its need to use the Services as soon as reasonably possible after the Effective Date; provided , however , that Supplier will not be required to provide the Services later than the Maximum Transition Period or any earlier applicable Transition Period. This Agreement starts on the Effective Date and ends on the earlier of termination of all Services, unless sooner terminated by the parties in accordance with Section 7.3 (the “ Term ”).

7.2 Termination of a Service.

 

  (a) Buyer may elect to terminate a Service at any time by providing Supplier with written notice prior to the effective date of termination of such Service. The amount of notice provided will be reasonable and in no event shorter than (i) 90 days, (ii) any longer required notice period specified in a Project Statement, and (iii) any greater minimum notice period as may be provided under applicable arrangements with Contractors. Following receipt of such notice (the “ Services Termination Notice ”), Supplier will provide, not later than 30 days following Supplier’s receipt of the Services Termination Notice, to Buyer written notice regarding the impact of such termination on any other Services, including a good faith summary of any Resulting Linked Effects. In the event that Buyer still wishes to proceed with termination, then (A) Buyer will provide Supplier with written notice thereof, (B) the affected Services, including those linked Services identified by Supplier, will terminate effective at the end of the notice period, and (C) Supplier will not be liable for any Resulting Linked Effects arising from such terminations whether included in the prior good faith summary or otherwise.

 

  (b) Buyer also may elect to terminate a Service upon at least 30 days’ notice to Supplier if Supplier notifies Buyer (as provided in Section 3.3) that it plans to use a New Contractor to perform any of the Services, and Supplier does not, within 30 days after the notice, commit not to use the New Contractor.

 

  (c) Without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of Buyer, Buyer may also elect to terminate a Service at any time, upon written notice to Supplier, if (i) Supplier will have failed to perform any of its material obligations under this Agreement relating to such Service, (ii) Buyer has notified Supplier in writing of such failure, and (iii) for a period of 30 days after receipt by Supplier of written notice of such failure, such failure will not have been cured.

 

  (d) Supplier may terminate a Service, upon written notice to Buyer, with respect to any Service for which Buyer fails to pay an amount when due hereunder if such amount remains unpaid for a period of 30 days after receipt by Buyer of written notice of such failure.

 

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  (e) A Service will terminate automatically at the end of its applicable Transition Period, or if no Transition Period is specified, at the end of the Maximum Transition Period.

7.3 Termination of Agreement. Either party may terminate this Agreement and all Services immediately without notice if the other files for bankruptcy protection or has an involuntary petition for bankruptcy filed against it, becomes unable to pay its bills, sell or transfers property to creditors, dissolves or liquidates, has a liquidator or receiver appointed by a court, or is a party of any other similar legal proceedings, if in any such case termination is permitted by applicable law.

7.4 No abandonment for Dispute . In the event of a pending Dispute between the parties, Supplier will not have the right to suspend, withhold, interrupt or terminate any Service involved in such Dispute, including for breach of this Agreement, unless and until an arbitrator or tribunal sanctioned under Section 10.2 authorizes or orders such interruption or termination. Supplier acknowledges and agrees that it will be fully compensated by money damages alone for, and will not be irreparably harmed by, providing Services during the pendency of any Dispute. In the event that Supplier threatens to stop performing Services in connection with a Dispute other than as permitted in this Section 7.4, Buyer will be entitled to an order for injunctive relief against Supplier. Supplier agrees that such an abandonment would result in irreparable injury to Buyer, that Buyer would have no adequate remedy at law, and that Supplier will not oppose Buyer’s motion for continuation of the Services or the entry of an order compelling performance by the Supplier of its obligations under this Agreement.

7.5 Costs upon termination. Upon any termination, Buyer will pay all amounts outstanding for Services provided by Supplier or its Contractors. Any termination of Services will be final, and monthly charges will be appropriately prorated. Buyer will be liable for all out-of-pocket costs, stranded costs or other costs incurred by Supplier that are not otherwise recoupable by Supplier in connection with termination or winding up of terminated Services, including (a) costs under third-party contracts for services, software or other items, including breakage fees or termination fees, (b) costs relating to any of Supplier’s personnel which are affected by termination of a Service, (excluding severance costs for Supplier employees), (c) fees associated with facilities, hardware or equipment affected by the terminated Service including fees related to terminated leases, (d) costs relating to or in connection with the termination of any related or linked Services, including any Resulting Linked Effects, and (e) costs of any materials or third-party services that, before notice of termination, Supplier paid for or obligated itself to pay for in connection with providing the Services, if and to the extent that Supplier cannot through reasonable commercial efforts obtain a refund for or terminate its obligation to pay for such materials and services.

7.6 Return of materials. The parties will, at the disclosing party’s request and upon termination of this Agreement, use all reasonable efforts to return to the other party or destroy all documents and materials in tangible form, and permanently erase all data in electronic form, containing any Confidential Information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties hereto acknowledge that certain systems utilized by Supplier may not permit the purging or deletion of data, and in such case Supplier agrees to maintain copies of affected Buyer data for the minimum amount of time permitted by such systems and not to use such data for any other purposes.

 

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7.7 Data return. Upon termination of a Service for any reason, Supplier will promptly provide Buyer with a copy of any Buyer Data relating to such terminated Service (excluding any Buyer Data that has previously been provided to Buyer or that is otherwise already in the possession of Buyer). Buyer Data will be provided in its then current form, in an electronic format and media to be reasonably agreed upon by the parties. The foregoing obligation of Supplier is absolute, and Supplier will not be entitled to withhold such Buyer Data for any reason, including due to Buyer’s breach of this Agreement (provided that in the case Buyer is in breach of this Agreement, that Buyer pays Supplier prior to delivery for any reasonable costs incurred by Supplier to comply with Buyer’s data copy request). Upon providing Buyer with an electronic media copy of the Buyer Data, Supplier will have no further responsibility with respect to such data, including maintaining a backup or archive for Buyer, except as otherwise expressly provided in a Project Statement.

7.8 Access to personnel. When this Agreement or a Service terminates for whatever reason, Supplier will provide Buyer or its designee for a period of three months with reasonable access to personnel and information relating to the provision of the discontinued Service(s) in order to facilitate the future performance by Buyer of such Service(s); provided that nothing in the foregoing will require Supplier to maintain or retain any particular personnel, systems, software or data and the access granted hereunder will be to such resources that Supplier retains in its ordinary course of business.

8. Indemnity, Limitation of Liability and Mitigation of Damages.

8.1 Limit of liability. Neither party nor any of its Affiliates will be liable to the other party or for any special, punitive, consequential, incidental or exemplary damages (including lost or anticipated revenues or profits relating to the same and attorneys’ fees) arising from any claim relating to this Agreement or any of the Services to be provided under this Agreement or the Project Statements, or the performance of or failure to perform such party’s obligations under this Agreement or the Project Statements, whether such claim is based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence or strict liability) or otherwise, and regardless of whether such damages are foreseeable or an authorized representative of such party is advised of the possibility or likelihood of such damages.

8.2 Maximum liability. Except with respect to (a) a breach of the confidentiality obligations set forth in Section 9, including liability for Security Breaches as set forth in Section 9.5, or (b) Supplier’s unjustified refusal to perform its obligations under this Agreement, the aggregate liability of Supplier arising out of or in connection with this Agreement will be limited by each specific Service, such that the aggregate liability of Supplier arising out of or in connection with each specific Service will not exceed an amount equal to the aggregate amount of fees (which fees will exclude any pass-through costs of Contractors) paid or payable for such specific Service under this Agreement.

8.3 Mitigation of damages. In addition, the parties will, in all circumstances, use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate and otherwise minimize damages, whether direct or indirect, due to, resulting from or arising in connection with any failure to comply fully with the obligations under this Agreement.

 

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8.4 Buyer indemnity. Buyer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Supplier and each of its Representatives harmless against all damages, claims, actions, fines, penalties, expenses or costs (including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) (collectively, “ Liabilities ”) attributable to any third-party claims asserted against Supplier or its Representatives to the extent arising from or relating to any breach of this Agreement resulting from the negligence or willful malfeasance of Buyer, any of its Representatives or any of its or their respective employees, officers or directors. The limitations in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 do not apply to Buyer’s indemnification and defense obligations under this Section 8.4.

8.5 Supplier indemnity. Supplier agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Buyer and each of its Representatives harmless against all Liabilities attributable to any third-party claims to the extent arising from or relating to (i) the provision of Services under this Agreement resulting from the negligence or willful malfeasance of Supplier, any of its Representatives or any of its or their respective employees, officers or directors, or (ii) the failure of Supplier or its Affiliates to perform the Services in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 4 (subject to the limitations and exceptions in Section 3.3(c) and 4.3). The limitations in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 do not apply to Supplier’s indemnification obligations under this Section 8.5.

8.6 Indemnity procedure. All claims for indemnification under this Section 8 will be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article V of the Separation Agreement.

9. Confidentiality.

9.1 Each party will, and will cause its Representatives and their officers, directors, employees and agents to, hold as confidential and not disclose to any other party all information received by it under this Agreement that relates to the other party’s business or that relates to the other party’s activities or deliverables under this Agreement (“ Confidential Information ”). “Confidential Information” includes: (a) this Agreement and its terms and conditions; (b) the IP and Improvements; (c) the Buyer Data; (d) the Supplier Data; and (e) any information obtained or reviewed by a party in the course of reviewing the other party’s records in accordance with this Agreement. When a party discloses any of its Confidential Information to the other party it will make reasonable efforts to mark the information as “Confidential”, but any failure to mark the information as “Confidential” will not cause the information to lose its status as Confidential Information nor will it relieve the receiving party of its obligations under this Section 9 with respect to that information.

9.2 Notwithstanding Section 9.1, each party may: (a) disclose the other party’s Confidential Information if legally compelled to do so, provided that it promptly informs the other party of the required disclosure; (b) disclose this Agreement as reasonably necessary in connection with efforts to resolve a Dispute; and (c) disclose this Agreement to third parties for strategic due diligence purposes if the third party has signed a confidentiality agreement covering the disclosure.

9.3 “Confidential Information” does not include any information that: (a) is or becomes publicly known through no fault of the receiving party; (b) is known to the receiving party before disclosure under this Agreement, as documented by business records (and ownership of such information has not been allocated to the disclosing party pursuant to the

 

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Separation Agreement); (c) is disclosed to the receiving party by a third party having no obligation of confidentiality to the disclosing party; or (d) is independently developed by the receiving party without use of the disclosing party’s Confidential Information as documented by reasonable evidence.

9.4 The parties’ obligations under this Section 9 will continue for five years after the termination of this Agreement, except that to the extent that any Confidential Information constitutes a trade secret, the receiving party’s obligations with respect to that Confidential Information will continue for five years or for such period as the information remains trade secret, whichever is longer.

9.5 Security Breach ” means any actual, probable, or reasonably suspected misuse, compromise, or unauthorized access of Buyer Data, including but not limited to (a) physical trespass on a secure facility; (b) electronic systems intrusion or hacking; (c) loss or theft of a notebook, desktop, smartphone, DVD, CD or other electronic or mobile device, hard drive, thumb drive or information storage device; (d) loss or theft of printed materials; (e) a breach or alleged breach of applicable law, rule or regulation regarding the privacy, security or protection of Buyer Data, including any personally identifiable information therein; or (f) a breach or alleged breach of the privacy, security or data protection policies of Supplier that involves Buyer Data. In the event of a Security Breach, Supplier will take appropriate measures to promptly stop and remedy the Security Breach and promptly notify Buyer. Immediate notification of Buyer is required when the Security Breach involves possible unauthorized access to sensitive financial information or personally identifiable information or at any time when Supplier contacts a third party, law enforcement or government entity about a Security Breach. Supplier agrees to be responsible for any security or privacy related claims, actions or causes of action brought against Buyer in relation to the compromise of Buyer Data in the custody or control of Supplier and hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Buyer and its Affiliates harmless therefrom in accordance with, and subject to the terms and conditions of, Section 8.5. The parties will mutually agree upon the notification to be provided to affected parties as a result of a Security Breach, provided that nothing will prevent a party from complying with any of its obligations under applicable law, rule or regulation. Supplier will bear all expenses incurred by either party relating to any notice or other remedial actions arising from a Security Breach, including payment of the cost of notice and any credit history or other watch service that is offered to affected personnel or customers.

10. General.

10.1 Canadian matters.

 

  (a) For greater certainty and without limiting any other provision of this Agreement, the parties acknowledge and agree that the Services indicated with “Canada” as a country of service in a Project Statement may be performed by one or more Canadian Affiliates of Supplier (each, a “ Canadian Supplier ”) for any one or more Canadian Affiliates of Buyer (each, a “ Canadian Buyer ”).

 

  (b)

The applicable Canadian Supplier will possess all of the rights and obligations of Supplier that relate to the Services to be performed by such

 

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  Canadian Supplier. The applicable Canadian Buyer will possess all of the rights and obligations of Buyer that relate to the Services to be performed for such Canadian Buyer.

 

  (c) For greater certainty and without limiting any other provision of this Agreement, the Supplier or Canadian Supplier, as applicable, that provides Services to a Canadian Buyer will directly invoice the applicable Canadian Buyer in respect of such Services, and Buyer will cause the applicable Canadian Buyer to make payment for any Services provided to such Canadian Buyer directly to the Supplier or Canadian Supplier of such Services, as applicable.

 

  (d) Without limiting the generality of Section 5.4, the Allocated Cost for Canadian Services will be exclusive of applicable GST/HST, QST and PST. Any Canadian Supplier will invoice applicable GST/HST, QST and PST. Any Canadian Buyer will withhold from payments to the applicable Supplier or Canadian Supplier any amounts required by law.

10.2 Dispute resolution. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement (a “ Dispute ”), will be resolved: (i) first, by negotiation with the possibility of mediation as provided in subsection (a) below; and (ii) then, if negotiation and mediation fail, as provided in subsection (b) below. The procedures set forth in this Section 10.2 will be the exclusive means for resolution of any Dispute. The initiation of mediation or arbitration will not toll applicable statutes of limitation or repose unless the parties otherwise agree in writing.

 

  (a) Negotiation and mediation. If either party serves written notice of a Dispute upon the other party (a “ Dispute Notice ”), the parties will first attempt to resolve the Dispute by direct discussions between representatives of the parties who have authority to settle the Dispute. In the event the Dispute is not resolved within 15 days by the initial representatives to whom the matter is referred, the Dispute will be escalated for resolution to the CFO of each party. If the parties agree, they may also attempt to resolve the Dispute through mediation administered by a mutually agreed upon mediator.

 

  (b) Arbitration or litigation . If a Dispute is not resolved within 45 days after the service of a Dispute Notice, the Dispute will be resolved through arbitration under clause (i) below, except that if the Dispute involves infringement, other violation, validity, enforceability, or ownership of intellectual property rights, either party may initiate litigation under clause (ii) below.

 

  (i) Arbitration .

 

  (1)

Any arbitration will be administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (the “ ICDR ”) in accordance with its International Arbitration Rules and before a panel of three arbitrators having experience or expertise in the subject matter of the Dispute. The claimant will designate an arbitrator in its request for arbitration and the respondent

 

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  will designate an arbitrator in its answer to the request for arbitration. When the two co-arbitrators have been appointed, they will have 21 days to select a third arbitrator who will serve as the chair of the arbitral tribunal, and if they are unable to do so, the ICDR will appoint the chair by use of the “list method.” The place of arbitration will be New York, New York. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof or having jurisdiction over the relevant party or its assets.

 

  (2) Interim relief . At any time during or before the arbitration of a Dispute between the parties, either party may initiate litigation seeking interim relief, including pre-arbitration attachments or injunctions, necessary to preserve the parties’ rights or to maintain the parties’ relative positions pending completion of the arbitration.

 

  (3) Procedures and remedies in arbitration . In the arbitration, each party will be entitled to reasonable, expedited discovery of documents and information that relate specifically to the substance of the Dispute, but no depositions or third party discovery will be conducted. At least seven days before the hearing, each party will provide the other with a written position statement and copies of all evidence that it intends to produce at the hearing. The parties will treat as confidential all discussions and submissions made in connection with the arbitration proceeding, and all non-public documents and information produced or submitted in the proceeding. The arbitrators’ decision will be in writing, rendered no more than 60 days after the date on which the arbitration panel is selected. The arbitrators will have no authority or power to limit, expand, alter, amend, modify, revoke or suspend any condition or provision of this Agreement nor any right or power to award punitive, exemplary or treble (or other multiple) damages.

 

  (ii) Litigation . Any litigation that may be initiated in lieu of arbitration, as provided above, will be brought only in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or in the state courts located in that District. The parties consent to jurisdiction and venue in those courts. The parties waive the right to a jury in any such litigation.

 

  (c)

Arbitration for Service request Disputes. In the event of a dispute involving a denied or disputed request for a Service as provided in Section 2.5 or under an applicable Project Statement, any arbitration under subsection (b) will be submitted collectively once per month to, and heard

 

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  before, a single arbitrator from Bain & Company, Deloitte or other mutually agreeable consulting firm with knowledge regarding Information Technology systems and requirements. The arbitration will be limited solely to the issues of (i) whether the requested Service is reasonably necessary to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses or Supplier is otherwise obligated under the terms of this Agreement to provide the requested Service, and (ii) the reasonableness of the proposed terms for such Services. Each party will use commercially reasonably efforts to cause the arbitrator to decide not later than 30 days after submission of the particular matter to the arbitrator. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 10.2(c), the provisions in Section 10.2(b)(i) will apply to any arbitration under this Section 10.2(c).

 

  (d) Arbitration for pricing Disputes. In the event of a dispute regarding the amount charged to Buyer for any Service, including calculation of Allocated Costs associated with a Service or a claim that the amount charged is not consistent with the terms of this Agreement, any arbitration under subsection (b) will be submitted collectively once per month to and heard before a single arbitrator from Ernst & Young LLP, or if such accounting firm shall decline to act or is not, at the time of submission thereto, independent of SnackCo or GroceryCo, to another arbitrator from any mutually agreed upon accounting firm. The arbitration will be limited solely to issues of price and cost calculations. Each party will use commercially reasonably efforts to cause the arbitrator to decide not later than 30 days after submission of the particular matter to the arbitrator. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 10.2(d), the provisions in Section 10.2(b)(i) will apply to any arbitration under this Section 10.2(d).

 

  (e) Expenses . The parties will equally share the fees charged for any mediator’s services and will bear their own internal expenses incurred in connection with resolving a Dispute. If any Dispute is resolved through arbitration or litigation, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover, from the other party, the reasonable out of pocket expenses that it incurred in connection with the arbitration or litigation, including attorneys’ fees, arbitrator fees and expert witness fees.

10.3 Force Majeure. Supplier will not be liable for any failure of performance attributable to acts or events (including war, terrorist activities, conditions or events of nature, industry wide supply shortages, civil disturbances, work stoppage, power failures, failure of telephone lines and equipment, fire and earthquake, or any law, order, proclamation, regulation, ordinance, demand or requirement of any governmental authority) beyond its reasonable control which impair or prevent in whole or in part performance by Supplier hereunder (“ Force Majeure ”). If Supplier is unable to perform its obligations hereunder as a result of a Force Majeure event, Supplier will, as promptly as reasonably practicable, give notice of the occurrence of such event to Buyer and will use commercially reasonable efforts to resume the Services at the earliest practicable date; provided, however, that upon any failure of Supplier to provide Services under this Section 10.3, Buyer, in its sole discretion, may terminate its receipt of such Service effective upon notice to Supplier and will not be obligated to pay for Services not performed by Supplier due to an event of Force Majeure.

 

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10.4 Relationship of parties. Except as specifically provided herein, neither party will act or represent or hold itself out as having authority to act as an agent or partner of the other party, or in any way bind or commit the other party to any obligations. Nothing contained in this Agreement will be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture, agency, trust or other association of any kind, each party being individually responsible only for its obligations as set forth in this Agreement.

10.5 Assignment. Either party may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a controlled Affiliate, without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party. Either party may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to a third party provider, upon prompt notice to and the approval of the non-assigning party, with such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. No other assignment of a party’s rights and obligations under this Agreement may be made without the non-assigning party’s prior written consent. In the event of any assignment of a party’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, the assigning party nonetheless will remain responsible for the performance of all of its obligations under this Agreement.

10.6 No third-party beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties to this Agreement and does not benefit or create any right or case of action for any other persons other than Representatives entitled to indemnification under Section 8.

10.7 Entire agreement; no reliance; amendment . This Agreement (including all annexes or other attachments) is the entire agreement with respect to its subject matter, and any prior agreements, oral or written, are no longer effective. In deciding whether to enter into this Agreement, the parties have not relied on any representations, statements, or warranties other than those explicitly contained in this Agreement. No changes to this Agreement are valid unless in writing, signed by both parties.

10.8 Waiver. Except as otherwise specifically provided elsewhere in this Agreement, neither party waives any rights under this Agreement by delaying or failing to enforce them.

10.9 Notices. Except as may otherwise be provided in a Project Statement, all notices under this Agreement will be in writing, sent by hand delivery, by FedEx or other commercial overnight courier, or by email, directed to the address or email address set forth below. Notices sent by hand delivery, by FedEx or other commercial overnight courier are effective upon receipt. Notices sent by email are effective upon transmission, provided that the sender does not receive any indication that the email has not been successfully transmitted.

If to GroceryCo:

General Counsel

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

Three Lakes Drive

Northfield, Illinois 60093

Email: kim.rucker@kraftfoods.com

 

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If to SnackCo:

General Counsel

Mondelēz Global LLC

Three Parkway North

Deerfield, Illinois 60015

Email: gerd.pleuhs@mdlz.com

10.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures are binding.

10.11 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability will not affect any other provision of this Agreement. Upon such determination that a provision is invalid or unenforceable, the parties will negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible.

10.12 Interpretation . The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and will not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement will be construed according to their fair meaning and neither for nor against either party irrespective of which party caused such provisions to be drafted. The terms “include” and “including” do not limit the preceding terms. Each reference to “$” or “dollars” is to United States dollars. Each reference to “days” is to calendar days.

10.13 Governing law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with New York law.

10.14 Precedence . If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and specific terms of the Separation Agreement, then the terms of this Agreement will prevail. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement, the Separation Agreement and the terms of any Project Statement, the terms of the Project Statement will prevail.

 

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10.15 Survival. Sections 1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 6, 7.4, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 8, 9 and 10 will survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.

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

 

KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.     MONDELĒZ GLOBAL LLC
By:  

/s/ Timothy R. McLevish

    By:  

/s/ Gerhard Pleuhs

Its:  

Authorized Signatory

    Its:  

Authorized Signatory

 

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Annex A: Form of Project Statement

Annex B: Wire Transfer Information

Annex C: Menu Services

Annex D: IT Services Project Statements

            D.1: Archived Data Extraction Services

            D.2: Hypercare Services

            D.3: Email Forwarding Services

            D.4: Internet Domain Name Resolution Services

            D.5: EDI/B2B Services

            D.6: HP Infrastructure Services

            D.7: Approva Application Services

            D.8: Master Data Center Content Management Services

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

EXHIBITS TO

MASTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT

between

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

and

Mondelēz Global LLC

Dated as of September 27, 2012

 

 

 

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Annex A

Form of Project Statement

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between [GroceryCo / SnackCo], a [Virginia corporation / Delaware limited liability company] (“ Supplier ”), and [GroceryCo / SnackCo], a [Virginia corporation / Delaware limited liability company] (“ Buyer ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:

  

Supplier:

  

Buyer:

  

GroceryCo Project Manager:

  

SnackCo Project Manager:

  

Description of Services:

   Supplier will [INDICATE]

Location/Country of Service:

   Worldwide

Project Statement Effective Date:

   Effective Date of Agreement

Transition Period:

   [INDICATE]

Charges and Payment:

   Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up

Service Level Agreement:

   Not applicable

Specifications:

   [INDICATE]

 

2. Service Details.

2.1 Scope and Specifications. [LIST DETAILS, INCLUDING ANY APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS]

2.2 Deliverables . [LIST ANY SPECIFIC DELIVERABLES]

2.3 Details regarding Allocated Cost . [ IF NEEDED, LIST ANY DETAILS REGARDING THE ALLOCATED COST FOR ANY SERVICES IDENTIFIED ABOVE ].

2.4 Payment Terms . [LIST ANY SPECIFIC TERMS OR DIFFERENT TERMS FROM MASTER AGREEMENT]

 

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3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Transition Period unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement.

3.2 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

[LIST ANY ADDITIONAL TERMS SUCH AS LIMITS OF LIABILITY]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC

    Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

By:

 

 

    By:  

 

Its:

 

 

    Its:  

 

 

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Annex B

Wire Transfer Information

If to GroceryCo:

[ * * * ]

If to SnackCo:

[ * * * ]

For Canadian matters: Canadian billing will be in Canadian $ and any reference to Canadian services provided refers to Canadian $:

If to GroceryCo Canada:

[ * * * ]

If to SnackCo Canada:

[ * * * ]

 

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Annex C

Menu Services

IT Knowledge Transfer: Supplier will facilitate the transfer of knowledge reasonably useful or necessary to support Buyer’s transition to split or new IT systems, services or technology, including providing access to relevant personnel, training and documentation. These Menu Services will be offered by Supplier for up to 2 years following the Effective Date.

 

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Annex D

IT Services Project Statements

 

#1    Archived Data Extraction Services
#2    Hypercare and Cut-Over Services
#3    Email Forwarding Services
#4    Internet Domain Name Resolution Services
#5    B2B/EDI Services
#6    HP, [ * * * ] Infrastructure Services
#7    [ * * * ] Application Services
#8    Master Data Content Management Services
#9    Darwin Application Services
#10    SM7 Service Management Tool Services
#11    Marketing Financial Spend Management Services

 

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Project Statement #1

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:    Archived Data Extraction Services
Supplier:    Both GroceryCo and SnackCo
Buyer:    Both SnackCo and GroceryCo
GroceryCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
SnackCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
Description of Services:    During the two year period following Separation, Supplier will provide copies of certain archived data as specified herein
Location/Country of Service:    Worldwide
Project Statement Effective Date:    Effective Date of Separation
Transition Period:    2 years
Charges and Payment:    Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up
Service Level Agreement:    Not applicable
Specifications:    Not applicable

 

2. Service Details.

2.1 Data Extraction.

 

  (a) The data to be provided by GroceryCo as Supplier to SnackCo as Buyer (the “ GroceryCo Data ”) will consist of archived data in digital, electronic form relating to activities prior to the Separation that is in the possession or control of GroceryCo.

 

  (b) The data to be provided by SnackCo as Supplier to GroceryCo as Buyer (the “ SnackCo Data ”) will consist of archived data in digital, electronic form relating to activities prior to the Separation that is in the possession or control of SnackCo.

 

  (c) Data ” means the SnackCo Data or Grocery Data, as applicable.

 

  (d) Buyer will provide Supplier with a reasonably detailed written request for Data during the Transition Period. Buyer will use commercially reasonable efforts to timely provide the requested Data in light of

 

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  Supplier’s resource constraints and obligations. In the event that Buyer alleges that Supplier has violated its obligation to consider or provide requested Data hereunder, such dispute will be subject to arbitration in accordance with Section 10.2(c) of the Agreement.

2.2 Scope . During the Transition Period, Supplier will extract the relevant Data from Supplier’s systems and provide a copy of such Data to Buyer in the standard format in which such Data has been maintained (the “ Data Extraction Services ”). Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts in light of Supplier’s resource constraints and obligations to timely provide the Data Extraction Services at a relative service level consistent in all material respects with that provided to Buyer’s Business in the 12 months preceding the Project Statement Effective Date. Supplier will have no obligation under this Project Statement to provide any Data in a customized format or to otherwise translate, adapt or reformat any data supplied hereunder, and any requests for customized formats or formatting will be considered Additional Services as provided in the Agreement.

2.3 Data archival. Supplier’s obligation under this Project Statement is to use commercially reasonable efforts to provide any requested Data that Supplier may have in its possession or control; provided that nothing in this Project Statement will impose any obligation on Supplier to maintain or retain any particular Data in any particular manner or for any particular period of time. Nothing in this Project Statement will negate the obligation of a Supplier to maintain or backup Data as required by law, regulation or other agreement between the parties.

 

3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Transition Period unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement.

3.2 Cooperation and Limitation of liability. Each party will cooperate with the other party to accomplish the Services contemplated hereby and will, at the request of the other party, use its respective commercially reasonable efforts to promptly and in good faith take any actions necessary to effect such Services. Provided a party acts in good faith, such party will not be liable for monetary penalties, damages or other remedies for delays or failures to provide Services or Data due to lack of resources or otherwise.

3.3 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC

    Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

By:

 

 

    By:  

 

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    Its:  

 

 

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Project Statement #2

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:    Hypercare and Cut-Over Services
Supplier:    Both GroceryCo and SnackCo
Buyer:    Both SnackCo and GroceryCo
GroceryCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
SnackCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
Description of Services:    Supplier will provide certain short term technical support services as reasonably necessary to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses and enable transition to Buyer’s IT systems
Location/Country of Service:    Worldwide
Project Statement Effective Date:    Effective Date of Separation
Transition Period:    Five months
Charges and Payment:    Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up
Service Level Agreement:    Not applicable
Specifications:    See Section 2.1

 

2. Service Details.

2.1 Scope and specifications. For the periods specified herein, Supplier will provide technical support services to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses and enable transition to Buyer’s IT systems as follows:

 

  (a) Cutover : “ Cut-Over ” means the Buyer’s transition to split or new IT systems, processes, services or technology as of Separation to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses. Supplier will provide post-Separation technical services to Buyer (“ Cut-Over Services ”) necessary to achieve Cut-Over with the goal that all systems, processes and transactional activity in all locations for both GroceryCo and SnackCo, will have been restarted and are functioning post-Separation, including without limitation all manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, procurement, payables, receivables, financial reporting, and customer service [ * * * ]. It is expected the Cut-Over will be complete within 4 days of the Project Statement Effective Date (the “ Cut-Over Period ”).

 

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  (i) Personnel will be required from both SnackCo and GroceryCo from the IS, BPM teams and business functions to achieve the objective of Cut-Over and perform the Cut-Over Services. Resources will be individually identified prior to Separation. Personnel providing Cut-Over Services (“ Cut-Over Personnel ”) will remain co-located at the facilities at which they were located at the time of Separation while providing Cut-Over Services. Buyer will provide sufficient access to Buyer’s facilities and systems as necessary to provide Cut-Over Services and will supply Cut-Over Personnel with office space, access, resources, supplies and support (at Buyer’s expense) consistent with his/her duties in providing Cut-Over Services and the scope of such items and services available prior to Separation.

 

  (ii) Subject to Section 2.2, Supplier will: (A) use its best efforts to cause Cut-Over Personnel to timely provide the Cut-Over Services; and (B) provide access to the systems, hardware, software code and other resources reasonably necessary to provide the Cut-Over Services.

 

  (iii) The governance process for managing personnel and oversight of Cut-Over Services being requested and performed will be as set forth in Exhibit 1 . The escalation process for issues involving the Cut-Over Services will be will be as set forth in Exhibit 1 .

 

  (iv) A Cut-Over Service will be deemed completed when the applicable system, process or transactional activity will have been restarted post-Separation. In the event that a Cut-Over Service has not been completed by the end of the Cut-Over Period then the parties will manage any extensions of the Cut-Over Period in accordance with the governance and escalation process set forth in Exhibit 1 . In the event of a Dispute over an extension, the Dispute will handled in accordance with Section 2.3. Subject to Section 2.1(b), upon completion or termination of their Cut-Over Service duties, Cut-Over Personnel will cease providing Cut-Over Services and relocate to Supplier’s facilities as directed by Supplier.

 

  (b)

Hypercare : Upon completion of Cut-Over Services, Supplier will observe, monitor and validate that Cut-Over has been successfully achieved and that all systems, processes and transactional activities in all locations for both GroceryCo and SnackCo are functioning to a service level consistent with that observed in the 3 months prior to the Project Statement Effective Date (“ Hypercare Services ”). If no deficiencies are noted during the validation period then Hypercare Services will terminate, however if any deficiencies are noted then Supplier will provide as part of Hypercare

 

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  Services any and all remedial action (including cooperating with Contractors and third parties) required to cause all systems, processes and transactional activities in all locations for both GroceryCo and SnackCo to a achieve service level consistent with that observed in the 3 months prior to the Project Statement Effective Date. Such Hypercare Services may be provided for up to three months following the Project Statement Effective Date (the “ Hypercare Period ”).

 

  (i) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, personnel providing Cut-Over Services will be utilized to provide Hypercare Services during overlap with the Cut-Over Period. For the remainder of the Hypercare Period, personnel providing Hypercare Services (“ Hypercare Personnel ”) will be those individually identified prior to Separation or as otherwise requested and agreed by the parties. Hypercare Personnel will remain co-located at the facilities at which they were located at the time of Separation while providing Hypercare Services. Buyer will provide sufficient access to Buyer’s facilities and systems as necessary to provide Hypercare Services and will supply Hypercare Personnel with office space, access, resources, supplies and support (at Buyer’s expense) consistent with his/her duties in providing Hypercare Services and the scope of such items and services available prior to Separation.

 

  (ii) Subject to Section 2.2, Supplier will: (A) use its best efforts to cause Hypercare Personnel to timely provide the Hypercare Services; provided that Hypercare Personnel will be entitled to work on other matters for Supplier when not engaged in providing Hypercare Services; and (B) provide access to the systems, hardware, software code and other resources reasonably necessary to provide the Hypercare Services.

 

  (iii) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the governance process for Hypercare Services will be the same as that applicable to Cut-Over Services during overlap with the Cut-Over Period. No specific governance process will apply after expiration of the Cut-Over Period and any governance issues will be initially be handled by the Project Managers. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the escalation process for issues involving Hypercare Services will be the same as that applicable to Cut-Over Services.

 

  (iv)

A Hypercare Service will be deemed completed when the applicable system, process or transactional activity will have been fully restarted and is functioning to a service level consistent with that observed in the 3 months prior to the Project Statement Effective Date. In the event that a Hypercare Service has not been completed by the end of the Hypercare Period then the parties may mutually agree upon any necessary extensions of the Hypercare

 

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  Period for up to 2 additional months. In the event of a Dispute over an extension, the Dispute will handled in accordance with Section 2.3. Upon completion or termination of their Hypercare Service duties, Hypercare Personnel will cease providing Hypercare Services hereunder and relocate to Supplier’s facilities as directed by Supplier.

2.2 Limit on obligation. Supplier will have no obligation to provide Services under this Project Statement, and may decline to provide such requested Services in its sole and absolute discretion, to the extent: (i) the requested Service is not reasonably necessary to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses or Buyer’s transition to split or new IT systems or technology; (ii) the requested Service is not a Service that was provided or supplied by Assets (including personnel) of Supplier for the Business of Buyer during the 12 months preceding the Effective Date; (iii) the requested Service could be obtained from other commercial service providers in a commercially reasonable manner; or (iv) the Service is covered by or subject to another agreement, including another transition services agreement, between the parties relating to the Separation or to transition or interim services to be provided in connection with the Separation.

2.3 Escalation and Disputes . During the Cut-Over Period or Hypercare Period, in lieu of the escalation process in Section 10.2(a) of the Agreement, all issues or Disputes will be subject to the escalation process set forth in Exhibit 1 . If the Dispute is not resolved under the foregoing sentence, it will be subject to arbitration in accordance with Section 10.2(c) of the Agreement.

 

3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Transition Period unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement.

3.2 Cooperation and Limitation of liability. Each party will cooperate with the other party to accomplish the Services contemplated hereby and will, at the request of the other party, use its respective commercially reasonable efforts to promptly and in good faith take any actions necessary to effect such Services. Provided a party acts in good faith, such party will not be liable for monetary penalties, damages or other remedies for delays or failures to provide Services due to lack of resources or otherwise. Nothing in this Project Statement will obligate Supplier to provide any temporary staffing or general help desk support services.

3.3 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC       Kraft Foods Group, Inc.   
By:  

 

      By:  

 

  
Its:  

 

      Its:  

 

  

 

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Exhibit 1

Governance and Escalation

Governance Process:

The Governance structure will be established using the KF PMO Command Center concept. The Command Centers have been established across IS and the BU’s and functions and begin operating on October 2 with a regular cadence of meetings. The meeting attendees from IS are based on “Gemini” pre-Separation roles and will consist of Business/functional IS leads/Gemini PMO as per the Gemini team structure existing prior to Separation (as depicted in the diagram below), including the IS Steering Committee, IS Gemini Functional Leads, Project Management Office, Business Transition Team IS Reps, IS Workstreams (Catalyst and Non-Catalyst applications, IS Financials, Data Separation Policies, Controls, Contracts, CCS, Organization, Inflight projects, Infrastructure, and Regional leads) and Functional Team IS Reps (Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing, B2B, ESS, Corporate Services, Supply Chain, RDQ). The Governance team will require meeting space consistent with meetings scheduled prior to Separation. The Governance team will continue to hold weekly PMO core team meetings and other meetings deemed necessary to supplement the Command Center meeting cadence per the Day 2 Onwards diagram depicted below. Governance deliverables will include the daily “Four Box Status” for IS and accompanying metrics.

Escalation:

All issues identified during the Cut-Over Period or Hypercare Period will be escalated per the Command Center processes being established at the KF level. As needed, internal IS issues will be immediately (same day if possible) escalated to the respective CIO’s of both GroceryCo and SnackCo for resolution. In the event an issue is not promptly resolved by such parties, either party can require immediate escalation of the issue for resolution by the CFO of each party.

[ * * * ]

 

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[ * * * ]

 

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Project Statement #3

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:    Email Forwarding Services
Supplier:    GroceryCo
Buyer:    SnackCo
GroceryCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
SnackCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
Description of Services:    Supplier will cause its email Contractor to redirect and forward email sent to old Buyer email addresses to new email addresses adopted by Buyer
Location/Country of Service:    Worldwide
Project Statement Effective Date:    Effective Date of Separation
Transition Period:    2 years
Charges and Payment:    Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up
Service Level Agreement:    Not applicable
Specifications:    Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the Email Service in conformance with the scope of Services set forth in Section 2.1

 

2. Service Details.

2.1 Scope . During the Transition Period, Supplier will provide the following Services to Buyer:

 

  (a) Email forwarding will be done for all employees and contractors who move from the @kraftfoods.com email address format to a @snackco.com e-mail address format on the day of Separation. During the Transition Period,
e-mail sent to an @kraftfoods.com email address that belonged to a SnackCo employee prior to separation will be forwarded by GroceryCo’s e-mail Contractor to the appropriate @mdlz.com email address as it exists on the day of Separation.
 

 

  (b) No updates to the email forwarding table will be accepted after Separation during the Transition Period.

 

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  (c) If SnackCo changes or adds additional e-mail address formats, no forwarding to those changed or new e-mail addresses will be enabled under this Project Statement.

 

  (d) If any SnackCo users are added or removed during the Transition Period, no changes will be made to the forwarding strategy. SnackCo will be solely responsible for sending any delivery failure or other return e-mails to the message sender.

 

  (e) During the Transition Period, GroceryCo will not store or retain any e-mails being forwarded. The performing Contractor for GroceryCo’s e-mail solution will simply forward the e-mail and discard all copies of the original email. In addition, neither GroceryCo nor its Contractor will send any automatic reply to e-mail senders notifying them that the recipient’s e-mail address has changed.

 

  (f) At the end of the Transition Period, GroceryCo will notify its e-mail Contractor to discontinue the e-mail forwarding for all users simultaneously.

 

3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Transition Period unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement.

3.2 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC     Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

By:

 

 

    By:  

 

Its:

 

 

    Its:  

 

 

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Project Statement #4

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement.. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:    Internet Domain Name Resolution Services
Supplier:    GroceryCo
Buyer:    SnackCo
GroceryCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
SnackCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
Description of Services:    Supplier will continue to host and resolve DNS names for SnackCo resources not yet migrated to appropriate SnackCo DNS names
Location/Country of Service:    Worldwide
Project Statement Effective Date:    Effective Date of Separation
Transition Period:    18 months

Notice Requirement for Early Termination:

   90 days
Charges and Payment:    Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up
Service Level Agreement:    Not applicable
Specifications:    See Section 2.2

 

2. Service Details.

2.1 Scope . During the Transition Period, Supplier will provide the following Services to Buyer:

 

  (a) GroceryCo will cause its Contractor to continue to host and resolve DNS names for SnackCo resources not yet migrated to appropriate SnackCo DNS names. For example, GroceryCo will keep the existing collaboration.kraft.com name and associated IP address in their external DNS solution and provide DNS resolution services for up to 18 months.

 

  (b) No new SnackCo addresses will be added to any GroceryCo DNS domain name after Separation.

 

  (c) At the end of the Transition Period, GroceryCo will notify it’s external DNS Contractor to remove all SnackCo DNS names.

 

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2.2 Specifications. Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the Services hereunder at a relative service level consistent in all material respects with that provided to Buyer’s Business in the 12 months preceding the Project Statement Effective Date.

 

3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Transition Period unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement.

3.2 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC     Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

By:

 

 

    By:  

 

Its:

 

 

    Its:  

 

 

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Project Statement #5

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:    B2B/EDI Services
Supplier:    SnackCo
Buyer:    GroceryCo
GroceryCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
SnackCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
Description of Services:    Supplier will provide Services to Buyer using Supplier’s B2B (Business to Business) Application which provides EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) services (Communication, Translation, Visibility) globally.
Location/Country of Service:    Globally
Project Statement Effective Date:    Effective Date of Separation
Transition Period:    1 year
Charges and Payment:    Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up (estimated at $[ * * * ] as provided in Section 3.2)
Service Level Agreement:    SLA’s will be maintained per the existing support contract Bell 2.0 with Infosys LTD.
Specifications:    See Sections 2.1 and 2.2

 

2. Service Details.

2.1 Description and background. The B2B application (the “ Application ”) is a key enabler for functions such as OTC (Order to Cash), BTC (Bill To Cash), OTM (Transportation Management), Fusion/3PL (Warehouse Management/Third Party Logistics Providers), Treasury/Banking (EFT) and many “SaaS” (Software as a Service) solutions. The B2B Application provides direct computer to computer interfaces to many internal Kraft applications (such as SAP), however there is no direct end user access to the Application. [ * * * ]

 

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2.2 Scope . During the Transition Period, Supplier will provide the following Services to Buyer:

 

  (a) Supplier will maintain and provide access to the Application to conduct, consistent with practices existing at Separation, B2B exchanges with key customers, vendors and suppliers.

 

  (i) The Application will process EDI messages in supporting Order processing/Order fulfillment, Distribution/Transportation and Bill to Cash. The EDI messages which will be used to support Buyer are set forth in attached Exhibit 1 .

 

  (ii) In North America the Application will process all Electronic Banking interfaces supporting Buyer Account Receivable, Account Payable and SHARP/HR transactions.

 

  (iii) In North America the Application will exchange data electronically with Customers (e.g., [ * * * ]), Banks (e.g., [ * * * ]) and Suppliers (e.g., [ * * * ]).

 

  (b) Supplier will provide EDI onboarding to support key project and customer mandated changes as required by Buyer:

 

  (i) Onboarding of incremental Fusion Warehouse (3PL) EDI interfaces within North America;

 

  (ii) Onboarding of incremental OTC EDI interfaces worldwide (Orders, Invoices); and

 

  (iii) External customer mandated requests which include:

 

  (1) Upgrade to newer EDI versions;

 

  (2) EDI message exchanges (Debit/Credit Notes, EFT’s); and

 

  (3) Support of new business programs.

 

  (c) Supplier will, consistent with past practices in the 12 months preceding the Project Statement Effective Date, provide production support and interfaces as well as the architecture to support Application development, testing and production environments.

 

  (d) Supplier will provide governance for Change Management processes to ensure proper Buyer approvals/sign-offs are obtained prior to production implementations as well as proof of testing.

 

  (e) Supplier will manage external approved communication on behalf of Buyer with trading partners required to support B2B interfaces and on-boarding activities as necessary.

 

  (f) Any portions of the Services that are provided by or obtained from a Contractor will be provided in accordance with existing agreements with such Contractor.

 

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2.3 Specifications. Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the Services hereunder (a) consistent with the specifications referenced above and otherwise at a relative service level consistent in all material respects with that provided to Buyer’s Business in the 12 months preceding the Project Statement Effective Date; and (b) consistent with the target SLA’s set forth above. To the extent that Services are provided by a Contractor and not by Supplier, Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to case the Contractor to provide the Services consistent with the levels set forth in this Section 2.3.

2.4 Exit plan. During the Transition Period, Buyer will execute a project to evaluate, select and migrate to an outsourced B2B Managed service provider by the end of the Transition Period with termination of Services for processing Buyer transactions on the Supplier B2B Application to be accomplished by the end of the Transition Period.

 

3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Transition Period unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement. Any early termination permitted under the Agreement that occurs during a month will be considered to be completed at month-end for billing purposes.

3.2 Costs. Supplier will provide the Services for an estimated Allocated Cost of $[ * * * ] plus Mark-Up for a total of $[ * * * ] over the 12 month Transition Period. This cost will be invoiced monthly in equal installments during the Transition Period. Any costs incurred by Supplier or its Contractors in connection with assisting Buyer in establishing an exit plan as contemplated in Section 2.4 or in transitioning Services to a new provider will be separately reimbursed by Buyer on an Allocated Cost basis per the Agreement. Any additional costs incurred by Supplier as a result of changes to the Services, including pursuant to the change management process with any Contractor, will be separately reimbursed by Buyer on an Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up basis per the Agreement.

3.3 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC     Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
By:  

 

    By:  

 

Its:  

 

    Its:  

 

 

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Exhibit 1

B2B EDI messages

 

Shipping    Transportation
856 – Advanced Ship Notice    204 – Load Tender
861 – Receiving Advice    210 – Freight Bills
894 – Delivery/Return Base Record    214 – Carrier Shipment Status
895 – Delivery/Return Adjustment    301 – Ocean Booking Request
   304 – Ocean Shipment Information
Order/Billing    404 – Rail Carrier Shipment Information
810 – Invoice    990 – Response to Load Tender
850 – Purchase Order   
855 – Purchase Order Acknowledgement    Financial
860 – Purchase Order Change    812 – Credit/Adjustment
867 – Product Transfer and Resale Report    820 – Payment Order/Remittance Advice
875 – Grocery Purchase Order    823 – Lockbox
880 – Grocery Invoice    824 – Applicable Advice
882 – Direct Store Delivery Summary Information   
Item Catalog Information   
879 – Price Information   
832 – Item/Price   
888 – Item Maintenance    Warehouse
889 – Promotion Announcement    846 – Inventory Inquiry
GDS – 1SYNC    940 – Warehouse Shipping Order
   944 – Warehouse Stock Transfer
NON EDI    945 – Warehouse Shipping Advice
US Bank AP Files (NACAH)    947 – Warehouse Inventory Adj Advice
US Payroll Files   
US Advertising files   
US Check Image files    XML – Purchase Contract for Coffee

 

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Project Statement #6

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:    HP, [ * * * ] Infrastructure Services
Supplier:    SnackCo
Buyer:    GroceryCo
GroceryCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
SnackCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
Description of Services:    (1) Supplier will cause its Contractor, HP (“ HP ”), to provide the short term network transition services specified herein, in accordance with and subject to the terms of the HP Master Professional Services Agreement (the “ HP MPSA ”), as reasonably necessary to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses. (2) Supplier will also cause its other Contractors [ * * * ] to provide ongoing services and support in accordance with existing agreements with such vendors as reasonably necessary to effect the Separation of the GroceryCo and SnackCo Businesses.
Location/Country of Service:    Worldwide
Project Statement Effective Date:    Effective Date of Separation
Transition Period:    Ending December 31, 2013.
Charges and Payment:    Charges for HP Services are based on the current HP MPSA Resource Units (RU), volumes, and site locations. A monthly invoice for Services will be generated from SnackCo and provided to GroceryCo. [ * * * ] Charges for Services for other vendors are Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up.
Service Level Agreement:    Per HP MPSA Schedule 3.2 Service Level Definitions and Schedule 3.1 Service Level Matrix
Specifications:    See Section 2.1, 2.2 and 2.8

 

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2. Service Details.

 

  2.1 Scope of service

 

  (a) Supplier will cause HP to provide, manage and support all applicable networks specified in the HP MPSA except those for which responsibility is assigned to a party other than HP per Schedule 18 of the HP MPSA. This list of applicable sites at which Services will be provided and the types of Services (WAN, LAN, Voice, Network Security and PSTN Trunking) at each site which are covered under this Project Statement is set forth in the asset allocation master site list (Gemini – Network TSA Tracking.xlsx) (the “ Site List ”) (a copy of the Site List current as September 19, 2012 is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 ). The network tower leads under the HP MPSA for SnackCo ([ * * * ]) and GroceryCo ([ * * * ]) (the “ Network Leads ”) will update the Site List from time to time to reflect transition of responsibility for specific network Services to Buyer.  

 

  (b) Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to cause HP to provide the Services hereunder consistent with the Service Level Agreement referenced above, and otherwise at a relative service level consistent in all material respects with that provided to Buyer’s Business in the 12 months preceding the Project Statement Effective Date.

 

  (c) [ * * * ]

 

  (d) Network Services will be performed within the physical boundaries of the WAN, MAN, LAN, WLAN, Standard Voice Network and the typical physical configurations, components, and boundaries of the network Services.

2.2 Services definition. During the Transition Period, Network Services will be delivered per Schedule 2.1, Schedule 2.2 and Schedule 2.4 of the HP MPSA:

[ * * * ]

 

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  2.3 Transition Services operational model

 

  (a) Financial terms

 

  (i) Invoice process

 

  (1) SnackCo will provide GroceryCo with billing for GroceryCo locations on a monthly basis according to actual RU (Resource Unit) consumption broken down by location:

 

  a. If a location is shared, the actual Services costs for the location will be allocated to SnackCo and GroceryCo based on the relative size of the facility and the split of the users.

 

  b. If a shared location becomes either a 100% GroceryCo or SnackCo location, the monthly Services billing from SnackCo to GroceryCo will be adjusted on the next month’s billing following the change from a shared location to a single company location. Any such changes occurring during a month will be considered to be completed at month-end for billing purposes. The Network Leads are responsible for updating the Site List and communicating to Finance any changes in facility status or lease end dates.

 

  c. Shared Services locations will be covered by, and invoiced as part of, a separate Business transition services agreement between the parties.

 

  (2) SnackCo will provide GroceryCo with an invoice and supporting documentation for Services according to the Corporate Billing Process agreed upon by the parties.

 

  (3) Any adjustments necessary to invoicing will be accomplished in the subsequent month’s invoice between SnackCo and GroceryCo.

 

  (ii) Existing Asset ownership

 

  (1) Ownership of all network assets relating to the Services that exist as of Separation will be assigned to the applicable party as set forth in the asset allocation Site List managed by the SnackCo Network Lead and GroceryCo Network Lead as of Separation (e.g., as of the start of the Transition Period).

 

  (iii) Service or hardware acquisition during Transition Period

 

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  (1) Any tangible assets, including network hardware or software, procured during the Transition Period in connection with the Services will be allocated to the applicable party as set forth in the Site List managed by the SnackCo Network Lead and GroceryCo Network Lead, and such company will own and bear financial responsibility therefor.

 

  a. Prior to the start of the Transition Period, SnackCo will request from HP a list of then-existing assets that would be stranded after the end of the HP MPSA. Ownership and costs will be allocated to either GroceryCo or SnackCo based on the location of the asset as set forth in the Site List managed by the SnackCo Network Lead and GroceryCo Network Lead. GroceryCo will verify the accuracy of the allocations of assets assigned to GroceryCo.

 

  b. At the end of the Transition Period or upon early termination of the Services by either SnackCo or GroceryCo as specified in Section 2.7, SnackCo will request from HP a new list of incremental assets acquired during the Transition Period that would be stranded after the end of the HP MPSA. Ownership and costs will be allocated to either GroceryCo or SnackCo based on the location of the asset as set forth in the Site List managed by the SnackCo Network Lead and GroceryCo Network Lead. GroceryCo will verify the accuracy of the allocations of assets assigned to GroceryCo.

 

  (2) Each Non-Standard Service Request (“ NSSR ”) should be assigned a company and/or location for billing purposes.

 

  (b) Operational terms

 

  (i) Services will be performed as specified in the Policies and Procedures Manual as defined in the HP MPSA. GroceryCo will work directly with HP on day to day escalations, outages, etc. in accordance with the current North American escalation process, without the need to contact or involve SnackCo. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following exceptions will apply:

 

  (1) Any contractual changes to the current Statements of Work to the HP MPSA will be managed by SnackCo.

 

  (2) Any changes that would impact financial obligations under the HP MPSA, including any resolutions of financial disputes with HP, will be managed by SnackCo.

 

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  (3) Significant operational performance issues will be escalated to and managed by SnackCo.

 

  (ii) Technical Change Management will be performed in the following manner:

 

  (1) The Technical Change Management process as set forth in in the HP MPSA will be delivered as specified in the Policies and Procedures Manual, with GroceryCo permitted to participate in shared infrastructure/application changes. Alternately, both parties can agree to establish separate Technical Change Management processes to address GroceryCo network changes only.

 

  (2) To the extent permitted under the HP MPSA, GroceryCo, SnackCo and HP will participate in one Change Control Board and Change Approval Board with respect to shared infrastructure/Services.

 

  (iii) NSSRs will be managed as specified in the Policies and Procedures Manual, with the following exceptions:

 

  (1) The NSSR cannot alter the terms and conditions of the current HP MPSA without SnackCo written consent.

 

  (2) Billing for NSSRs must follow financial terms as outlined in Section 2.3(a) – Financial Terms of the HP MPSA.

 

  (c) Security and internal controls

 

  (i) Security will be administered per the current HP MPSA, with the following exceptions:

 

  (1) SnackCo has the final approval on any security and internal controls.

 

  (2) SnackCo Security and Internal Controls will be aligned to the review and approval process with HP.

 

  (3) SnackCo Security and Internal Controls will document and manage the request for access and approvals process.

 

  2.4 Governance model

 

  (a) SnackCo will continue to participate in the Governance structure specified in the HP MPSA. GroceryCo will not be entitled to join in such governance structure but will work with SnackCo (via the GroceryCo Project Manager) on applicable matters involving governance activities. SnackCo will coordinate input from GroceryCo for consideration and introduction to Governance bodies. Alternately, both parties can agree to establish separate Governance processes to address GroceryCo network governance issues only.

 

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  (b) All contractual and financial change controls will be managed by SnackCo per the Governance structure.

 

  (c) Supplier Performance and Relationship Management will be the responsibility of SnackCo.

 

  (d) The following items will be handled in the SnackCo Source Governance Forum:

 

  (i) Billing disputes with HP

 

  (ii) Contractual disputes with HP

 

  (iii) Escalation of HP performance issues

 

  (iv) Key personnel appointments.

 

  2.5 Personnel

 

  (a) The GroceryCo and SnackCo Project Managers will act as the primary contact persons for the provision or receipt of network Services hereunder.

 

  (b) GroceryCo and SnackCo will have an appropriate staffing model to deliver and consume the Services outlined in this Project Statement, including the day-to-day operations and governance model participation.

 

  (c) GroceryCo will have appropriate staffing to validate invoices in a timely manner.

 

  2.6 SLAs

 

  (a) HP will provide Services in accordance with the SLAs in the HP MPSA, including Schedules 3.1 and 3.6. Supplier will cause HP to perform in accordance with such SLAs, and in the event Services provided to Buyer do not meet such SLAs then Supplier will pursue service credits and other remedies on Buyer’s behalf under the HP MPSA. Any recoveries for SLA deficiencies are subject to Section 3.3(c) of the Agreement.

 

  (b) For certain requests requiring involvement of and/or approvals from SnackCo, no more than 10% will be added to the total SLA time for SnackCo to process the request.

 

  (c) Any requests regarding SLAs that impact the contract, billing, pricing or RU structures are required to be processed by SnackCo.

 

  (d) Reporting and reviewing SLAs will be performed per the governance structure outlined in Section 2.4 above.

 

  2.7 Transition exit plan and termination assistance .

 

  (a) GroceryCo will continue to utilize the SnackCo network infrastructure and services while both SnackCo and GroceryCo finalize their future network architectures.

 

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  (b) GroceryCo and SnackCo will execute sourcing events based on the network architecture strategy for each company. The plan will include technical migration of GroceryCo from the current network to the new architecture and suppliers.

 

  (c) Either SnackCo or GroceryCo may exit the Services arrangement with HP prior to the end of the Transition Period as follows:

 

  (i) SnackCo must provide HP and GroceryCo with 90 days’ written notice to terminate the HP MPSA during the Contract Extension Year and can only terminate after both SnackCo and GroceryCo have an agreed upon exit plan.

 

  (ii) GroceryCo may exit the Services arrangement at any time after May 31, 2013, provided that GroceryCo gives SnackCo 90 days’ written notice. To minimize any contract price increases, GroceryCo and SnackCo must coordinate with HP to plan for elimination of services and HP costs.

 

  (iii) If GroceryCo and/or SnackCo do not plan appropriately with HP and the result is stranded or increased costs, the party creating the increased costs will be responsible for payment of such costs.

 

  (d) SnackCo will cause HP to provide to GroceryCo Termination Assistance (as defined in the HP MPSA) to transfer services from HP to another provider in accordance with the HP MPSA. Termination Assistance will be requested via NSSR and subject to the terms of the HP MPSA. Costs for Termination Assistance provided by HP will be attributable to the party that requested such assistance (i.e., there are no shared Termination Assistance costs).

 

  2.8 Other Services Provided by [ * * * ]

 

  (a) Supplier will cause the above referenced Contractors to provide the following Services consistent with past practice. Services provided by these vendors may be exited at any point after the Project Statement Effective Date upon 30 days’ written notice.

 

  (i) WAN Core services with [ * * * ] (router management, VPN tunnel management, backbone services);

 

  (ii) Plant firewall management with [ * * * ]; and

 

  (iii) WAN optimization management with [ * * * ].

 

3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Transition Period unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement.

 

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3.2 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC      Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
By:  

 

     By:   

 

Its:  

 

     Its:   

 

 

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Exhibit 1

Site List

[ * * * ]

 

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Project Statement #7

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:   

[ * * * ]

Supplier:    SnackCo
Buyer:    GroceryCo
GroceryCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
SnackCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
Description of Services:    Supplier will provide Buyer with access to an environment hosting the [ * * * ] application, including certain support services
Location/Country of Service:    Worldwide
Project Statement Effective Date:    Effective Date of Separation
Transition Period:    6 months
Charges and Payment:    Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up [ * * * ]
Service Level Agreement:    Not applicable
Specifications:    Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the Service in conformance with the scope of Services set forth in Section 2.1 and the service level in Section 2.2.

 

2. Service Details.

2.1 Scope . During the Transition Period, Supplier will provide the following Services to Buyer:

 

  (a) Supplier will provide Buyer with access to a dedicated NA production environment (the “ Environment ”) consisting of the following:

 

  (i) The dedicated Kraft [ * * * ] hardware server (the “ Server ”) in use as of the date of Separation; and

 

  (ii) The suite of [ * * * ] tools licensed by Kraft Foods as of the date of Separation (the “ Application ”) consisting of: Authorization Insights, Certification Manager, User Activity Insight, System Configuration Insight, Access Management Insight.

 

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  (iii) Access will be provided for a maximum of 750 Buyer named users.

 

  (b) Supplier will cause its Contractor, HP to continue to provide, subject to the terms of the HP Master Professional Services Agreement between Supplier and HP (which is hereby incorporated herein), infrastructure technical support.

 

  (c) Supplier will cause its Contractor, [ * * * ] (the licensor of the Application) to continue to provide, subject to the terms of the annual maintenance agreement between [ * * * ] and Supplier (which is hereby incorporated herein), technical support for the Application.

 

  (d) Supplier will cause the Supplier consultant responsible for providing Application level technical support at the time of Separation to continue to provide Buyer with full Application level technical support.

2.2 Service levels. Subject to Section 2.6, Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts in light of Supplier’s resource constraints and obligations to, and to cause its Contractors to, timely provide the Services at a relative service level consistent in all material respects with that provided to Buyer’s Business in the 12 months preceding the Project Statement Effective Date.

2.3 Deliverables. Upon termination or expiration of this Project Statement, Supplier will provide Buyer with a copy of Buyer’s data collected or generated during the Transition Period (the “ Data ”) and the configuration for the Environment, in a format and medium reasonably acceptable to both parties, including SOD/Sensitive rulesets, mitigating controls, exclusions, and security configuration (AOD authorized users and approvers, security system parameter specifications). The Environment, including the Server, will be and remain a Supplier asset, and no title or ownership therein is transferred to Buyer.

2.4 Audit data. For a period of 18 months following Separation, Supplier will at the request of Buyer provide Buyer with access to historical [ * * * ] audit reports covering the Data for the purposes of auditing and compliance. Report information will include historical records for the Access On Demand process, changes to the rulesets and mitigating controls, system configuration changes, and all other security user access changes. Supplier’s obligation under this Project Statement is to use commercially reasonable efforts to provide any requested Data that Supplier may have in its possession or control. Nothing in this Project Statement will impose any obligation on Supplier to maintain or retain any particular Data for more than 18 months following Separation; provided that nothing in this Project Statement will negate the obligation of a Supplier to maintain or backup Data as required by law, regulation or other agreement between the parties.

2.5 Exit plan. During the Transition Period, Buyer will execute a project to evaluate, select and migrate to new environment/application by the end of the Transition Period. In the event that Buyer requires continued access to the Environment, including the Application, after the end of the Transition Period, Supplier will, and will to the extent possible under any applicable contract with its Contractor, cause Contractor to, provide transition assistance to assist

 

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Buyer in executing its exit plan and migration, provided that Buyer shall bear the costs of all such Services, including any penalties or stranded or increased costs resulting from such continued use after the Transition Period or after Supplier’s transition to a different environment or application. In no event shall Supplier be required to provide Services hereunder or access to the Environment, Server or Application more than one year after Separation except as Supplier may otherwise agree in writing in its discretion.

2.6 Limit on obligation. Supplier will have no obligation to provide Services under this Project Statement, and may decline to provide such requested Services in its sole and absolute discretion, to the extent: (i) the requested Service is not a Service that was provided or supplied by Assets (including personnel) of Supplier for the Business of Buyer during the 12 months preceding the Effective Date; or (ii) the Service is covered by or subject to another agreement, including another transition services agreement, between the parties relating to the Separation or to transition or interim services to be provided in connection with the Separation.

 

3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Transition Period unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement.

3.2 Costs. Supplier will provide the Services for an estimated Allocated Cost of $[ * * * ] plus Mark-Up for a total of $[ * * * ] over the 6 month Transition Period. This cost will be invoiced monthly in equal installments during the Transition Period. Any costs incurred by Supplier or its Contractors in connection with assisting Buyer in establishing an exit plan as contemplated in Section 2.5 or in implementing Buyer’s transition project, will be separately reimbursed by Buyer on an Allocated Cost basis per the Agreement, including any lease or other costs associated with the Server.

3.3 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC     Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
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Project Statement #8

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:    Master Data Content Management Services
Supplier:    GroceryCo
Buyer:    SnackCo
GroceryCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
SnackCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
Description of Services:   

(1) Supplier will provide, in Buyer’s dedicated environment, content management services for the commercialization and maintenance of various domains/areas including: Direct Material, Indirect Material, Vendor, Warehouse Customer, Snacks Food Service Delivery, and Export/Foreign to Foreign, Pricing, and Hierarchy processes for Buyer’s North American (U.S. and Canada) processes.

(2) Supplier will cooperate to provide knowledge transfer of the content management services to Buyer, including training and documentation of transitioned work, before the Transition Period ends.

Location/Country of Service:    North America (U.S. and Canada)
Project Statement Effective Date:    Effective Date of Separation
Transition Period:    8 months
Charges and Payment:    Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up
Service Level Agreement:    See Section 2.5.
Specifications:    See Section 2.5.

 

2. Service Details.

 

  2.1 Personnel .

 

  (a) Supplier management personnel (the “ Supplier Management Personnel ”) will direct a core team [ * * * ] (the “ Services Team ”) to provide the Services hereunder. The parties contemplate that the Services Team will be composed of [ * * * ] dedicated employees of Buyer

 

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  ([ * * * ]) and [ * * * ] of contractors retained by Buyer. Service Team members located in Canada ([ * * * ]) will be providing base support for Canadian BU domains whereas the U.S. based resources ([ * * * ]) will be providing support for the overall Master Data Content services.

 

  (b) In the event that Services Team is not fully staffed as of Separation, Supplier will be responsible for contracting or otherwise procuring personnel/resources to achieve [ * * * ] (with the Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up of any retained personnel passed back through to Buyer). Buyer’s management personnel shall be responsible for managing all Buyer employees on the Services Team, however such personnel will be dedicated to providing Services hereunder and their activities will be directed by Supplier Management Personnel in providing the Services.

 

  (c) With any departure (turnover) of any Services Team member during the Transition Period, Supplier will be responsible for contracting or otherwise procuring personnel/resources to replace such individual (and for training such replacements) (with the Allocated Cost plus Mark Up of such replacement personnel passed back through to Buyer).

 

  (d) For the transition of work to the East Coast SS COE, there will be resources that are identified who understand the process of data creation and maintenance for their specific tasks (in detail) and have the ability to provide Subject Matter Expertise (“ SMEs ”) to successfully complete work prior to the end of the Transition Period.

2.2 Scope of services. During the Transition Period, the following Services will be provided to Buyer:

 

  (a) Services will consist of the base level content management Services for the commercialization and maintenance of the areas set forth in Section 2.3. Services will be provided in accordance with the Service details set forth in Sections 2.2 and 2.3. Commercialization means, consistent with industry usage, moving an item from idea to market by managing the finished good life cycle and material (raw and pack) life cycle, and includes: reservation of Kraft Item Codes/GTINs, enforcement and compliance to industry standards and Kraft Foods policies, collaboration and guidance on finished good/raw material and packaging set-up (including parent/child linkage for finished goods), collection of attributes from various stakeholders, analysis and creation of input documents, completion of input into production systems to active finished goods/raw materials/packaging Items, and communication of activation to all partners in the End to End (E2E) Process.

 

  (b) All requests for Services will be submitted, consistent with the process existing at Separation, by Buyer’s representatives (PCM, RDQ, Plant Data Steward, and Governance) to the designated Services Team for completion. Separate security and work stream queues will be established.

 

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  (c) The data creation and maintenance in MDM/Portal of the Direct Material, Indirect Material (MRO), Vendor, Pricing Import/Export/Foreign to Foreign, Warehouse Customer, FSD, Hierarchy and Pricing areas will be provided by the designated Services Team handling all of Buyer’s requests in the Buyer environment.

 

  (d) Buyer system security access will be given to the designated Services Team to manage all of Buyer’s Service requests. Incremental security access will need to be provided for Supplier Management Personnel and analysts that support hierarchy, pricing processes, and other areas as needed.

 

  (e) Only the designated Buyer upfront and downstream E2E partners in the commercialization material and product create processes will interact with the designated Services Team (provided the foregoing shall not be deemed to limit Buyer’s rights to manage Buyer’s employees). The Supplier Project Manager will have the discretion to bring Supplier resources into the Buyer’s environment for issue resolution as deemed necessary. It may be necessary to include the Buyer Project Manager to help troubleshoot organizational and process bottlenecks due to the placement of new players in new jobs that are integral to the E2E commercialization processes.

 

  (f) Supplier will provide Buyer with user training and documentation as it exists at Separation for all Service areas hereunder.

 

  (g) As part of the Services hereunder, Supplier Management Personnel and Services Team members will support the transition of the Services to Buyer resources. Such transition Services will include providing knowledge transfer, training and documentation in accordance with a transition plan developed by Buyer.

2.3 Detailed Service scope and workflow. The following sets forth the domains/areas for which Services will be provided and details on the scope and specification for the Services for each indicated area:

 

  (a) Import, Export, Foreign to Foreign:

 

  (i) Imported items to be sold in the U.S. need full commercialization

 

  (ii) Items produced exclusively for export require complete system setup

 

  (iii) U.S. or Canadian items that will also be sold abroad need extension to additional Sales Orgs & DCs

 

  (iv) F2F items are setup by U.S. MD in ECC only

 

  (v) Generation of KIC7 numbers to sell U.S. items abroad

 

  (vi) Issue resolution

 

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  (b) Pricing:

 

  (i) Military MDA pricing is loaded for Cadbury SKUs

 

  (ii) Military Commissary and Hawaii pricing is calculated and loaded for Cadbury SKUs

 

  (iii) Puerto Rico pricing loaded

 

  (iv) Cross Boarder Pricing is loaded for Mexico

 

  (v) Retail Route-to-Market pricing is calculated and loaded

 

  (vi) FS R2M & Retail Lift pricing is calculated and loaded

 

  (vii) Manage all major Retail (Biscuit and Cadbury) & FS Snack Price Actions

 

  (viii) U.S. Retail commercializes new FS Snacks items and calculates & loads pricing

 

  (ix) Price Lists management for business supported by Supplier for Buyer. (For example, excludes Cadbury Warehouse business which is performed by Buyer today).

 

  (x) Pricing error resolution excluding Cadbury Warehouse business.

 

  (c) Direct Material (Raw, Package, Semi-Finished Goods):

 

  (i) Stakeholders: PCM, R&D, Plant, Transportation, Finance, APC, Governance, Procurement

 

  (ii) Stewardship of the enterprise data (Master Data) vs. regional data

 

  (iii) Forms, MDM/Portal, SAP, and dialysis reports

 

  (iv) Meridian (Spec) / Mosaic (Packaging) interfaces

 

  (v) Liaison with IS / Governance / Stakeholders for system support /enhancement project

 

  (vi) Single point of contact for assistance

 

  (d) Indirect Material (MRO):

 

  (i) Stakeholders - Plant / Storeroom Manager / Procurement

 

  (ii) Stewardship of the enterprise catalogs, attribute characteristics, and material data

 

  (iii) Forms (NMRO), SAP 4.7, BugEye, and reports

 

  (iv) Project works supporting COE/BPM

 

  (v) Liaison with IS / BPM / Stakeholders for system support /enhancement project

 

  (vi) Single point of contact for assistance

 

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  (e) Vendor:

 

  (i) Stakeholders - Procurement / Real Estate / AP / Business Category

 

  (ii) Stewardship of the enterprise data vs. regional data

 

  (iii) Forms, MDM/Portal/RWF, SAP, and dialysis reports

 

  (iv) Liaison with IS / Governance / Stakeholders for system support /enhancement project

 

  (v) Single point of contact for assistance

 

  (f) Hierarchy:

 

  (i) Analysis/approvals/maintenance/communication for new Product Hierarchy requests

 

  (ii) Analysis/approvals/maintenance/communication for Product Hierarchy corrections

 

  (iii) Annual Hierarchy Review & maintenance for future Planning with BU Finance/Trade/Corp FP&A

 

  (g) Warehouse Customer:

 

  (i) WH Customer maintenance through use of RWF or CIF where required, this will not be managed by use of DSD Customer form.

 

  (ii) WH Customer Type A Hierarchy maintenance.

 

  (iii) Collaboration on WH Customer issues/resolution

 

  (h) FSD Snacks Commercialization:

 

  (i) Data collection and maintenance of new or changed Finished Goods.

 

  (ii) Collaboration on FS Snacks Finished Good issues/resolution

2.4 Limit on obligation. Buyer will provide Supplier with a reasonably detailed written request for any additional Services requested hereunder. Supplier will have no obligation to provide Services under this Project Statement, and may decline to provide any requested Services in its sole and absolute discretion, to the extent: (i) the requested Service (other than a transition Service contemplated hereunder) is not a Service that was provided or supplied for the Business of Buyer during the 12 months preceding the Effective Date; or (ii) the Service is covered by or subject to another agreement, including another transition services agreement, between the parties relating to the Separation or to transition or interim services to be provided in connection with the Separation. Without limiting the foregoing, the following are specifically excluded from the scope of Services hereunder:

 

  (a) The Supplier Project Manager and Supplier personnel will not be involved in streamlining any Buyer processes.

 

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  (b) The Supplier Project Manager and Supplier personnel will not be involved in the future state transition strategy of Master Data Content Management services moving to the East Coast Shared Services Center of Excellence (the “ East Coast SS COE ”). Transition services for such transfer, including knowledge transfer, training of Buyer management and personnel, and documentation of processes, will be provided as part of the Services as set forth herein.

 

  (c) The Supplier Project Manager and Supplier personnel will not be involved in the hiring process to support the new East Coast SS COE as Buyer readies itself for the new standup organization on June 1st, 2013.

 

  (d) Current Buyer processes will remain under the exclusive control and support of Buyer.

 

  (e) RWF implementations for new Buyer domains/areas will be the responsibility of the Buyer Master Data team based in [ * * * ].

2.5 Specifications. Supplier will provide Services at a relative service level consistent in all material respects with that provided to Buyer’s Business for the domain/area in the 12 months preceding the Project Statement Effective Date.

 

3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Transition Period unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement. In addition to the termination provisions included in Section 7.2 of the Agreement, Buyer and Supplier may mutually agree in writing to terminate this Project Statement at any time prior to the end of the Transition Period.

3.2 Costs. Costs incurred by Supplier or its Contractors in connection with Services will be reimbursed by Buyer on an Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up basis. Any costs incurred by Supplier or its Contractors in connection with assisting Buyer in establishing a transition plan as contemplated in Section 2.2(g) or in transitioning Services to new resources will be separately reimbursed by Buyer on an Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up basis per the Agreement. Any additional costs incurred by Supplier as a result of changes to the Services will be separately reimbursed by Buyer on an Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up basis per the Agreement. To protect Supplier from additional volume risk if work volumes for the [ * * * ] resources of the Services Team exceed more than 10% of historical volume, Supplier will have the right to hire additional contractor headcount and pass the incremental charge on a pass-through basis back to Buyer.

3.3 Responsibility for Service Team Members. Buyer will be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its employees, including its employees who are Services Team Members. If and to the extent that any failure, delay or other problem in connection with the Services (or any part thereof) is caused by the act or omission of a Buyer employee who is a Services Team Member: (i) Supplier will not be in breach of this Agreement or otherwise liable to Buyer as a result of such failure, delay or other problem; and (ii) Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to escalate issues to Buyer management personnel and to work with Buyer to remedy any issues or problems as soon as reasonably practicable so their impact on the Services and its Business is minimized.

 

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3.4 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC      Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
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     By:  

 

Its:  

 

     Its:  

 

 

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Project Statement #9

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:    Darwin Application Services
Supplier:    SnackCo
Buyer:    GroceryCo
GroceryCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
SnackCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
Description of Services:    Supplier will provide Buyer with access to, and application services for, the Darwin sales data application (the “ Application ”), including certain maintenance and user support services
Location/Country of Service:    Puerto Rico
Project Statement Effective Date:    Effective Date of Separation
Transition Period:    1 year
Charges and Payment:    Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up
Service Level Agreement:    Not applicable
Specifications:    See Sections 2.2, 2.3 and 2.6

 

2. Service Details.

2.1 Service Description. As depicted in the data flow chart overview in Exhibit 1 , there are separate data file streams for Buyer and Supplier data. Separate files for each of Buyer and Supplier are emailed from trade distributors (“ TD ”) to two distinct “power-users” (“ Users ”) designated by each organization. The Supplier User and Buyer User will work independently to input their own daily file into the Darwin Application. The Darwin Application will populate a distinct data cube with Buyer’s data input from the daily files.

2.2 Scope and Specifications. During the Transition Period, Supplier will provide the following Services to Buyer:

 

  (a) Supplier will make the Darwin application available to the Buyer User for daily processing of Buyer company sales to trade files;

 

  (b) The Buyer User will be responsible for adding new products to the Application for Buyer;

 

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  (c) Supplier will cause the Application to provide daily updates of the Buyer data cube which may be accessed using Microsoft Excel Analysis Services;

 

  (d) Supplier will provide assistance upon request to solve any issues affecting accurate presentation of information in the Buyer database or data cube; and

 

  (e) Supplier will upon request update the lists of Buyer users with access to the Buyer data cube.

2.3 Deliverables . The Buyer User will have access to the Application to generate reports consistent with practices prior to Separation, including the following reports: Daily sales by Trade Distributor (TD), Sell out summary, Sell out items detail by distributor and by month, Sell out summary Weekly Pacing, Monthly Customer Rankings by brand/category, and other ad hoc requests (new items sales, POS rankings, promotions, performance, etc.).

2.4 Exit plan. During the Transition Period, Buyer will execute a project to evaluate, select and migrate to new environment/application by the end of the Transition Period. In the event that Buyer requires continued access to the Application after the end of the Transition Period, Supplier will provide transition assistance to assist Buyer in executing its exit plan and migration, provided that Buyer shall bear the costs of all such Services, including any penalties or stranded or increased costs resulting from such continued use after the Transition Period or after Supplier’s transition to any different environment or application. In no event shall Supplier be required to provide Services hereunder or access to the Application more than two years after Separation.

2.5 Data copy. Upon termination or expiration of this Project Statement, Supplier will upon request provide Buyer with a copy of Buyer’s data collected or generated by the Application during the Transition Period (the “ Data ”) in a format and medium reasonably acceptable to both parties. The Application and hosting environment, including any applicable servers, will be and remain a Supplier asset, and no title or ownership therein is transferred to Buyer.

2.6 Service levels. Subject to Section 2.7, Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts in light of Supplier’s resource constraints and obligations to timely provide the Services at a relative service level consistent in all material respects with that provided to Buyer’s Business in the 12 months preceding the Project Statement Effective Date.

2.7 Limit on obligation. Supplier will have no obligation to provide Services under this Project Statement, and may decline to provide such requested Services in its sole and absolute discretion, to the extent: (i) the requested Service is not a Service that was provided or supplied by Assets (including personnel) of Supplier for the Business of Buyer during the 12 months preceding the Effective Date; or (ii) the Service is covered by or subject to another agreement, including another transition services agreement, between the parties relating to the Separation or to transition or interim services to be provided in connection with the Separation.

 

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3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Transition Period unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement.

3.2 Costs. Buyer will pay Supplier the Allocated Cost for the Services plus Mark-Up (the estimated Allocated Cost for the Services is $[ * * * ] per month exclusive of Mark-Up). Payment will be made as follows: (i) payment for Services from October 1st until December 31st, 2011 shall be made in January 2013, and (ii) payment for Services from January 1st until December 31st, 2012 shall be made in June 2013.

3.3 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC      Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
By:  

 

     By:  

 

Its:  

 

     Its:  

 

 

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Exhibit 1

Darwin Data Flow

[ * * * ]

 

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Project Statement #10

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:    SM7 Service Management Tool Services
Supplier:    SnackCo
Buyer:    GroceryCo
GroceryCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
SnackCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
Description of Services:    Supplier will provide Services to Buyer using Supplier’s Service Manager 7 Application which provides Help Desk ticket handling globally.
Location/Country of Service:    Worldwide, licensed centrally from North America
Project Statement Effective Date:    Effective Date of Separation
Transition Period:    1 year
Charges and Payment:    Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up (estimated at $[ * * * ] as provided in Section 3.2)
Service Level Agreement:    SLA’s will be maintained per the existing support contract with HP.
Specifications:    See Sections 2.1 and 2.2

 

2. Service Details.

2.1 Description and background. The Service Manager 7 (SM7) application handles Help Desk tickets which must be resolved by GroceryCo application teams. SM7 is interfaced to the HP system used by HP Help Desk agents taking calls from GroceryCo employees. As HP Agents take calls, tickets are created and then routed to GroceryCo teams for resolution. SM7 also contains information for SOX System Change controls.

2.2 Scope . During the Transition Period, Supplier will provide the following Services to Buyer:

 

  (a) Supplier will maintain and provide access to the Application consistent with practices existing at Separation for SM7. This includes the TeleAlert paging and Business Objects Reporting environment.

 

  (b) Supplier will monitor HP application support services for SM7.

 

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  (c) Buyer will manage SM7 activities for GroceryCo. Buyer’s application manager will be the only point of contact to Supplier for SM7 application management issues.

 

  (d) Supplier will renew SM7 licensing for the term of this Project Statement and for a longer period of time if requested by the Buyer, at Buyer’s cost. Licensing is renewed in December 2012 if needed.

2.3 Specifications. Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the Services hereunder consistent with the specifications referenced above and otherwise at a relative service level consistent in all material respects with that provided to Buyer’s Business in the 12 months preceding the Project Statement Effective Date. To the extent that Services are provided by a Contractor and not by Supplier, Supplier will cause the Contractor to perform in accordance with agreed SLAs, and in the event that Services provided by the Contractor to Buyer do not meet such SLAs then Supplier will pursue service credits and other remedies on Buyer’s behalf under the agreement with the Contractor. Any recoveries for SLA deficiencies are subject to Section 3.3(c) of the Agreement.

2.4 Exit plan. During the Transition Period, Buyer and Seller Service Management teams will complete the transition off SM7. Buyer and Seller will fund their respective transition costs. There will be collaboration between the Buyer and Seller project leads to coordinate delivery.

 

3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Transition Period unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement. Any early termination permitted under the Agreement that occurs during a month will be considered to be completed at month-end for billing purposes.

3.2 Costs. Supplier will provide the Services for an estimated Allocated Cost of Service plus Mark-Up of $[ * * * ] over the 12 month Transition Period. The cost covers licensing ($[ * * * ]), HP server and storage cost ($[ * * * ]), and [ * * * ] ($[ * * * ]) SnackCo overhead. This cost will be invoiced monthly in equal installments during the Transition Period. Any costs incurred by Supplier or its Contractors in connection with assisting Buyer in establishing an exit plan as contemplated in Section 2.4 or in transitioning Services to a new provider will be separately reimbursed by Buyer on an Allocated Cost basis per the Agreement. Any additional costs incurred by Supplier as a result of changes to the Services, including pursuant to the change management process with any Contractor, will be separately reimbursed by Buyer on an Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up basis per the Agreement.

3.3 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement

 

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between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC      Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
By:  

 

     By:  

 

Its:  

 

     Its:  

 

 

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Project Statement #11

This document is a Project Statement as defined in the Master Information Technology Transition Services Agreement (“ Agreement ”) between Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ GroceryCo ”), and Mondelēz Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ SnackCo ”) and dated as of the Effective Date of the Agreement. This Project Statement is an annex to, and is incorporated and subject to, the Agreement. Any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein will have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Agreement, provided that references to “Services” in this Project Statement will mean the Services specified in this Project Statement.

 

1. Service Description.

 

Project Title:    Marketing Financial Spend Management Services
Supplier:    GroceryCo & SnackCo
Buyer:    SnackCo & GroceryCo
GroceryCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
SnackCo Project Manager:    [ * * * ]
Description of Services:    Supplier will provide Buyer with access to, and application services for, certain Marketing Spend Management applications (the “ Applications ”), including certain maintenance and user support services therefor.
Location/Country of Service:   

[ * * * ]

Project Statement Effective Date:    Effective Date of Separation
Transition Period:    Ending on the Transition End Date as provided in Section 3.1 (estimated to be March 8, 2013)
Charges and Payment:    Allocated Cost plus Mark-Up
Service Level Agreement:    Not applicable
Specifications:    See Sections 2.2, 2.3 and 2.6

 

2. Service Details.

2.1 Service Description and Background. The Marketing Spend Management Applications provide Marketers the visibility and process support to enable spending of marketing budgets. These Applications are in the process of being transitioned to a new platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Brand Marketers. During the transition the Supplier and Buyer organizations will need to continue to provide application and business process support for the legacy Applications. In addition, the Buyer and Supplier organizations will need to deliver the configuration, development, testing, change management and training of the new [ * * * ] application and all interfaces to SAP.

2.2 Scope and Specifications. During the Transition Period, Supplier will provide the following Services to Buyer:

 

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  (a) The following Applications have been made available to each respective company to permit such company’s User to complete the daily processing of such company’s marketing spend transactions to [ * * * ]. The chart below indicates which party is the Supplier of each support Service and the party that is the Buyer of such support Service,

 

     

Application

  

SnackCo
Instance

  

GroceryCo
Instance

  

Information
Systems Support
Supplier

  

Business Process
Support Supplier

  [ * * * ]    X    X    GroceryCo    GroceryCo & SnackCo for respective instances
  [ * * * ]    X    X    SnackCo    GroceryCo
  [ * * * ]    X    X    GroceryCo    SnackCo
  [ * * * ]    X    X    GroceryCo    GroceryCo
  [ * * * ]    X    X    GroceryCo    GroceryCo
  [ * * * ]    X    X    GroceryCo    GroceryCo
  [ * * * ]    X    X    SnackCo    Not Applicable
  [ * * * ]    X    X    Not Applicable    Not Applicable
  [ * * * ]    X    X    Not Applicable    Not Applicable
  [ * * * ]    X    X    Not Applicable    Not Applicable

 

  (b) The Buyer’s User will be responsible for attending the necessary training and data load workshops for each Application.

 

  (c) A Business Process Support Supplier will provide resourcing necessary to complete the user acceptance testing, data validation, business change management services and hyper-care support for the indicated Application.

 

  (d) A Business Process Support Supplier will provide assistance to the Buyer upon request to solve any issues affecting business process management for the indicated Application.

 

  (e) Supplier will upon request coordinate the Buyer’s end users participation in training for transition of the Services and training of the new [ * * * ] application.

 

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2.3 Deliverables . The Buyer User will have access to the Application to generate transactions consistent with practices prior to Separation, including the following:

 

  (a) Budget Planning

 

  (b) Purchase order commitments

 

  (c) Invoice Payments

 

  (d) Media Integrations

 

  (e) Couponing

 

  (f) Journal Entries

2.4 Exit plan. During the Transition Period, Buyer and Supplier will complete the project to migrate to independent new environments/applications by the end of the Transition Period. In the event that Buyer and Supplier require continued access to an Application after the end of the Transition Period, Supplier will provide transition assistance to assist Buyer in executing its exit plan and migration, provided that Buyer shall bear the costs of all such Services, including any penalties or stranded or increased costs resulting from such continued use after the Transition Period or after Supplier’s transition to any different environment or application. In no event shall Supplier be required to provide Services hereunder or access to the Application more than two years after Separation.

2.5 Data copy. Upon termination or expiration of this Project Statement, an Information Systems Support Supplier will upon request provide Buyer with a copy of Buyer’s data collected or generated by the Application during the Transition Period (the “ Data ”) in a format and medium reasonably acceptable to both parties. The Application and hosting environment, including any applicable servers, will be and remain a Supplier asset, and no title or ownership therein is transferred to Buyer.

2.6 Service levels. Subject to Section 2.7, Supplier will use commercially reasonable efforts in light of Supplier’s resource constraints and obligations to timely provide the Services at a relative service level consistent in all material respects with that provided to Buyer’s Business in the 12 months preceding the Project Statement Effective Date.

2.7 Limit on obligation. Supplier will have no obligation to provide Services under this Project Statement, and may decline to provide such requested Services in its sole and absolute discretion, to the extent: (i) the requested Service is not a Service that was provided or supplied by Assets (including personnel) of Supplier for the Business of Buyer during the 12 months preceding the Effective Date; or (ii) the Service is covered by or subject to another agreement, including another transition services agreement, between the parties relating to the Separation or to transition or interim services to be provided in connection with the Separation.

 

3. Additional Terms.

3.1 Term . This Project Statement will become effective upon the Project Statement Effective Date and will terminate at the end of the Hyper-care Transition Period 60 days post-go-live

 

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of the [ * * * ] Application (the “ Transition End Date ”) unless terminated earlier as provided in the Agreement. In no event will the Transition Period extend beyond the Maximum Transition Period.

3.2 Costs. Estimated total program expense is $[ * * * ] with GroceryCo allocation being $[ * * * ] and SnackCo allocation $[ * * * ]. The assumption is SnackCo will hold remaining Gemini funding and Buyer SnackCo will pay Supplier GroceryCo the Allocated Cost for the Services plus Mark-Up (the estimated Allocated Cost for the Services is $[ * * * ] exclusive of Mark-Up). Payment will be made as follows: (i) payment for Services from October 1st until December 31st, 2012 shall be made in January 2013, and (ii) payment for Services from January 1st until March 31st, 2013 shall be made in June 2013.

3.3 Entire agreement; precedence. This Project Statement will supplement and/or modify the Agreement by and between Supplier and Buyer with respect to the Services provided hereunder. In the event of a conflict between this Project Statement and the Agreement, this Project Statement will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged and are ratified hereby. This Project Statement, including its terms and conditions and the Agreement of which it is a part, is a complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter, and which supersedes all prior or concurrent proposals and understandings, whether oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to its subject matter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Project Statement as of the Project Statement Effective Date above written.

 

Mondelēz Global LLC      Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
By:  

 

     By:  

 

Its:  

 

     Its:[ * * * ]  

 

 

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Exhibit 10.7

K RAFT F OODS G ROUP , I NC .

C HANGE IN C ONTROL P LAN FOR K EY E XECUTIVES

ADOPTED : O CTOBER 2, 2012


K RAFT F OODS G ROUP , I NC .

C HANGE IN C ONTROL P LAN FOR K EY E XECUTIVES

1. Definitions

For purposes of the Change in Control Plan for Key Executives, the following terms are defined as set forth below (unless the context clearly indicates otherwise):

 

Affiliate    Any entity controlled by, controlling or under common control with the Company.
Annual Base Salary    Twelve times the higher of (i) the highest monthly base salary paid or payable to the Participant by the Company and its Affiliates in respect of the twelve-month period immediately preceding the month in which the Change in Control occurs, or (ii) the highest monthly base salary in effect at any time thereafter, in each case including any base salary that has been earned and deferred.
Board    The Board of Directors of the Company.
Annual Incentive Award Target    The annual incentive award that the Participant would receive in a fiscal year under the Management Incentive Plan or any comparable annual incentive plan if the target goals are achieved.
Cause    As defined in Section 3.2(b)(i) of this Plan.
Change in Control   

“Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events: (A) Acquisition of 20% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the Company by another entity or group; excluding, however, the following:

 

(1) any acquisition by the Company or any of its Affiliates;

 

(2) any acquisition by an employee benefit plan or related trust sponsored or maintained by the Company or any of its Affiliates; or

 

(3) any acquisition pursuant to a merger or consolidation described in clause (C) of this definition.

 

(B) During any consecutive 24 month period, persons who constitute the Board at the beginning of such period cease to constitute at least 50% of the Board; provided that each new Board member who is approved by a majority of the directors who began such 24 month period shall be deemed to have been a member of the Board at the beginning of such 24 month period;

 

(C) The consummation of a merger or consolidation of the Company with another company, and the Company is not the surviving company; or, if after such transaction, the other entity owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the Company; excluding, however, a transaction pursuant to which all or substantially all of the

 

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individuals or entities who are the beneficial owners of the outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such transaction will beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (or similar persons) of the entity resulting from such transaction (including, without limitation, an entity which as a result of such transaction owns the Company either directly or indirectly) in substantially the same proportions relative to each other as their ownership, immediately prior to such transaction, of the outstanding voting securities of the Company; or

 

(D) The consummation of a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, other than a sale or disposition pursuant to which all or substantially all of the individuals or entities who are the beneficial owners of the outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such transaction will beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (or similar persons) of the entity purchasing or acquiring the Company’s assets in substantially the same proportions relative to each other as their ownership, immediately prior to such transaction, of the outstanding voting securities of the Company.

 

For the avoidance of doubt, the separation of the Company from Kraft Foods Inc. shall not be considered a Change in Control.

Code      The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.
Committee      The Board’s Compensation Committee or a subcommittee thereof, any successor thereto or such other committee or subcommittee as may be designated by the Board to administer the Plan.
Company      Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or any successor thereto.
Date of Termination      If the Participant’s employment is terminated by:
    

(i)

   The Employer for Cause or by the Participant for Good Reason, the Date of Termination shall be the date on which the Participant or the Employer, as the case may be, receives the Notice of Termination (as described in Section 3.2(c)) or any later date specified therein, as the case may be.
    

(ii)

   The Employer other than for Cause, death or Disability, the Date of Termination shall be the date on which the Employer notifies the Participant of such termination.
    

(iii)

   Reason of death or Disability, the Date of Termination shall be the date of death of the Participant or the Disability Effective Date, as the case may be.
     Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Date of Termination as determined above is not the last date on which the Participant is employed by the Employer, the Participant’s Date of Termination shall be the last date on which the Participant is employed by the Employer.

 

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Disability    As defined in Section 3.2(b) (ii).

Disability Effective

Date

   As defined in Section 3.2(b) (ii).
Effective Date    October 2, 2012.
Employer    The Company or any of its Affiliates.
Excise Tax    The excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, together with any interest or penalties imposed with respect to such excise tax.
Good Reason    As defined in Section 3.2(a).
Key Executive    An employee who is employed on a regular basis by the Employer and (i) is serving as the Company’s Executive Chairman and/or Chief Executive Officer, (ii) is serving in a position that reports directly to the Company’s Executive Chairman and/or Chief Executive Officer (“Direct Reports”) or (ii) is otherwise designated by the Committee as eligible to participate in this Plan.
Long-Term Incentive Plan Award Target    The long-term award that the Participant would receive during a performance cycle under the Long-Term Incentive Plan or any comparable incentive plan if the target goals specified under the Long-Term Incentive Plan or such comparable incentive plan are achieved.
Net After-Tax Benefit    The present value (as determined in accordance with Sections 280G(b)(2)(A)(ii) and 280G(d)(4) of the Code) of a Participant’s Payments less any Federal, state, and local income taxes and any Excise Tax payable on such amount.
Non-Competition Agreement    The agreement of a Participant, not to, without the Company’s prior written consent, engage in any activity or provide any services, whether as a director, manager, supervisor, employee, adviser, consultant or otherwise, for a period of up to one (1) year following the Participant’s Date of Termination, with a company that is substantially competitive with a business conducted by the Company and its Affiliates.
Non-Solicitation Agreement    The agreement of a Participant that he or she will not solicit, directly or indirectly, any employee of the Company or an Affiliate, or a surviving entity following a Change in Control, to leave the Company or an Affiliate and to work for any other entity, whether as an employee, independent contractor or in any other capacity, for a period of up to one (1) year following the Participant’s Date of Termination.
Non-U.S. Executive    A Key Executive whose designated home country, for purposes of the Employer’s personnel and benefits programs and policies, is other than the United States.

 

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Participant    A Key Executive who meets the eligibility requirements of Section 2.1; provided, however, that any Non-U.S. Executive who, under the laws of his or her designated home country or the legally enforceable programs or policies of the Employer in such designated home country, is entitled to receive, in the event of termination of employment (whether or not by reason of a Change in Control), separation benefits at least equal in aggregate amount to the Separation Pay prescribed under Section 3.3(b), of this Plan shall not be considered a Participant for the purposes of this Plan.
Payment    Any payment or distribution in the nature of compensation (within the meaning of Section 280G (b) (2) of the Code) to or for the benefit of the Participant, whether paid or payable pursuant to this Plan or otherwise.
Plan    The Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Change in Control Plan for Key Executives, as set forth herein.
Plan Administrator    The third-party accounting, actuarial, consulting or similar firm retained by the Company prior to a Change in Control to administer this Plan following a Change in Control.
Separation Benefits    The amounts and benefits payable or required to be provided in accordance with Section 3.3 of this Plan.
Separation Pay    The amount or amounts payable in accordance with Section 3.3(b) of this Plan.
Separation Pay Multiple   

For a Participant who served as Executive Chairman and/or Chief Executive Officer immediately prior to the Change in Control, the Separation Pay Multiple is three (3).

 

For a Participant who served as a Direct Report immediately prior to the Change in Control, the Separation Pay Multiple is two (2).

 

For all other Participants, the Separation Pay Multiple is one and one-half (1.5).

U.S. Executive    A Participant whose designated home country, for purposes of the Employer’s personnel and benefits programs and policies, is the United States.

2. Eligibility

2.1. Participation . Except as set forth in the definition of Participant above, each employee who is a Key Executive on the Effective Date shall be a Participant in the Plan effective as of the Effective Date and each other employee shall become a Participant in the Plan effective as of the date of the employee’s promotion, hire or other designation as a Key Executive.

 

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2.2. Duration of Participation . A Participant shall cease to be a Participant in the Plan if (i) the Participant terminates employment with the Employer under circumstances not entitling him or her to Separation Benefits or (ii) the Participant otherwise ceases to be (or to be designated) a Key Executive, provided that no Key Executive may be so removed from Plan participation in connection with or in anticipation of a Change in Control that actually occurs. However, a Participant who is entitled, as a result of ceasing to be (or to be designated) a Key Executive of the Employer, to receive benefits under the Plan shall remain a Participant in the Plan until the amounts and benefits payable under the Plan have been paid or provided to the Participant in full.

3. Separation Benefits

3.1. Right to Separation Benefits . A Participant shall be entitled to receive from the Employer the Separation Benefits as provided in Section 3.3, if a Change in Control has occurred and the Participant’s employment by the Employer is terminated under circumstances specified in Section 3.2(a), whether the termination is voluntary or involuntary, and if (i) such termination occurs after such Change in Control and on or before the second anniversary thereof, or (ii) such termination is reasonably demonstrated by the Participant to have been initiated by a third party that has taken steps reasonably calculated to effect a Change in Control or otherwise to have arisen in connection with or in anticipation of such Change in Control and such Change in Control occurs within 90 days of the termination. Termination of employment shall have the same meaning as “separation from service” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(h).

3.2. Termination of Employment .

 

(a) Terminations which give rise to Separation Benefits under this Plan. The circumstances specified in this Section 3.2(a) are any termination of employment with the Employer by action of the Company or any of its Affiliates or by a Participant for Good Reason, other than as set forth in Section 3.2(b) below. For purposes of this Plan, “Good Reason” shall mean:

 

  (i) the assignment to the Participant of any duties substantially inconsistent with the Participant’s position, authority, duties or responsibilities in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control, or any other action by the Company or the Employer that results in a marked diminution in the Participant’s position, authority, duties or responsibilities, excluding for this purpose:

 

  a. changes in the Participant’s position, authority, duties or responsibilities which are consistent with the Participant’s education, experience, etc.;

 

  b. an isolated, insubstantial and inadvertent action not taken in bad faith and that is remedied by the Company and/or the Employer promptly after receipt of notice thereof given by the Participant;

 

  (ii) any material reduction in the Participant’s base salary, annual incentive or long-term incentive opportunity as in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control;

 

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  (iii) the Employer requiring the Participant to be based at any office or location other than any other location which does not extend the Participant’s home to work commute as of the time of the Change in Control by more than 50 miles;

 

  (iv) the Employer requiring the Participant to travel on business to a substantially greater extent than required immediately prior to the Change in Control; or

 

  (v) any failure by the Company to require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company to assume expressly and agree to perform this Plan in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company or the Employer would be required to perform it if no such succession had taken place, as required by Article 5.

The Participant must notify the Company of any event purporting to constitute Good Reason within 45 days following the Participant’s knowledge of its existence, and the Company or the Employer shall have 20 days in which to correct or remove such Good Reason, or such event shall not constitute Good Reason.

 

(b) Terminations which DO NOT give rise to Separation Benefits under this Plan. Notwithstanding Section 3.2(a), if a Participant’s employment is terminated for Cause or Disability (as those terms are defined below) or as a result of the Participant’s death, or the Participant terminates his or her own employment other than for Good Reason, the Participant shall not be entitled to Separation Benefits under the Plan, regardless of the occurrence of a Change in Control.

 

  (i) A termination for “Cause” shall have occurred where a Participant is terminated because of:

 

  a. Continued failure to substantially perform the Participant’s job’s duties (other than resulting from incapacity due to disability);

 

  b. Gross negligence, dishonesty, or violation of any reasonable rule or regulation of the Company or the Employer where the violation results in significant damage to the Company or the Employer; or

 

  c. Engaging in other conduct which adversely reflects on the Company or the Employer in any material respect.

 

  (ii) A termination upon Disability shall have occurred where a Participant is absent from the Participant’s duties with the Employer on a full-time basis for 180 consecutive days as a result of incapacity due to mental or physical illness which is determined to be total and permanent by a physician selected by the Company or its insurers and acceptable to the Participant or the Participant’s legal representative. In such event, the Participant’s employment with the Employer shall terminate effective on the 30th day after receipt of such notice by the Participant (the “Disability Effective Date”), provided that, within the 30 days after such receipt, the Participant shall not have returned to full-time performance of the Participant’s duties.

 

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(c) Notice of termination. Any termination of employment initiated by the Employer for Cause, or by the Participant for Good Reason, shall be communicated by a Notice of Termination to the other party. For purposes of this Plan, a “Notice of Termination” means a written notice which (i) indicates the specific termination provision in this Plan relied upon, (ii) to the extent applicable, sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Participant’s employment under the provision so indicated, and (iii) specifies the date upon which the Participant’s termination of employment is expected to occur (which date shall be not more than 30 days after the giving of such notice), provided, however, that such specified date shall not be considered the Date of Termination for any purpose of this Plan if such date differs from the Participant’s actual Date of Termination. The failure by the Participant or the Employer to set forth in the Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Good Reason or Cause shall not waive any right of the Participant or the Employer, respectively, hereunder or preclude the Participant or the Employer, respectively, from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing the Participant’s or the Employer’s rights hereunder.

3.3. Separation Benefits . If a Participant’s employment is terminated under the circumstances set forth in Section 3.2(a) entitling the Participant to Separation Benefits, and if the Participant signs a Non-Competition Agreement and a Non-Solicitation Agreement, the Company shall pay or provide, as the case may be, to the Participant the amounts and benefits set forth in items (a) through (e) below (the “Separation Benefits”):

 

(a) The Employer shall pay to the Participant, in a lump sum in cash within 30 days after the Date of Termination (or, if later, 30 days after the date of the Change in Control), or on such later date as required under Section 3.3(g), the sum of (A) the Participant’s Annual Base Salary through the Date of Termination to the extent not theretofore paid, (B) the product of (x) the Participant’s Annual Incentive Award Target and (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days in the current fiscal year through the Date of Termination and the denominator of which is 365, (C) the product of (x) the Participant’s Long-Term Incentive Award Target and (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days completed in the applicable performance cycle through the Date of Termination and the denominator of which is the total number of days in the performance cycle, and (D) any accrued vacation pay, in each case to the extent not theretofore paid. The sum of the amounts described in sub clauses (A), (B), (C) and (D), shall be referred to as the “Accrued Obligations”, and, in the case of the amounts described in sub clauses (B) and (C), shall be reduced by any amount paid or payable under the Kraft Foods Group, Inc. 2012 Performance Incentive Plan on account of the same fiscal year or performance cycle, as applicable.

 

(b) The Employer also shall pay to the Participant, in a lump sum in cash within 30 days after the Date of Termination (or, if later, 30 days after the date of the Change in Control), or on such later date as required under Section 3.3(g), an amount (“Separation Pay”) equal to the product of (A) the applicable Separation Pay Multiple and (B) the sum of (x) the Participant’s Annual Base Salary and (y) the Participant’s Annual Incentive Award Target, reduced (but not below zero) in the case of any Participant who is a Non-U.S. Executive

 

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  by the U.S. dollar equivalent (determined as of the Participant’s Date of Termination) of any payments made to the Participant under the laws of his or her designated home country or any program or policy of the Employer in such country on account of the Participant’s termination of employment.

 

(c) Solely with respect to U.S. Participants, for a number of years equal to the applicable Separation Pay Multiple after the Participant’s Date of Termination (or, if later, the date of the Change in Control), or such longer period as may be provided by the terms of the appropriate plan, program, practice or policy, the Employer shall continue welfare benefits to the Participant and/or the Participant’s family at least equal to those which would have been provided to them in accordance with the plans, programs, practices and policies (including, without limitation, medical, prescription, dental, disability, employee/spouse/child life insurance, executive life, estate preservation (second-to-die life insurance) and travel accident insurance plans and programs), as if the Participant’s employment had not been terminated, or, if more favorable to the Participant, as in effect generally at any time thereafter with respect to other peer executives of the Company and its Affiliates and their families; provided, however, that if the Participant becomes reemployed with another employer and is eligible to receive medical or other welfare benefits under another employer-provided plan, the medical and other welfare benefits described herein shall be secondary to those provided under such other plan during such applicable period of eligibility. The period of continuation of any group medical plan coverage under Section 4980B of the Code (the “COBRA Period”) shall run concurrently during the period for which medical coverage is provided to the Participant pursuant to this Section 3.3(c). The provision of medical coverage made during the COBRA Period is intended to qualify for the exception to deferred compensation as a medical benefit provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 409A of the Code and Treasury Regulation §1.409A-1(b)(9)(v)(B). Any reimbursements required to be made to a Participant under any arrangement pursuant to this Section 3.3(c) that is not described in the preceding sentence or is not excepted from Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(a)(5) shall be made to the Participant no later than the end of the Participant’s second taxable year following the expense being reimbursed was incurred. The maximum amount of any such welfare benefits provided to a Participant under this provision in any calendar year shall not be increased or decreased to reflect the amount of such welfare benefits provided to such Participant under this provision in a prior or subsequent calendar year. For purposes of determining the Participant’s eligibility for retiree benefits pursuant to such welfare plans, practices, programs and policies, the Participant shall be considered to have remained employed for a number of years equal to the applicable Separation Pay Multiple after the Date of Termination; provided, however, that the Participant’s commencement of such retiree benefits shall not be any sooner than the date on which the Participant attains 55 years of age and provided, further, that the Participant’s costs under any such retiree benefits plans, practices, programs or policies shall be based upon actual service with the Company and its Affiliates.

 

(d)

The Employer shall, at its sole expense, provide the Participant with outplacement services through the provider of the Company’s choice, the scope of which shall be chosen by the Participant in his or her sole discretion within the terms and conditions of the Company’s

 

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  outplacement services policy as in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control, but in no event shall such outplacement services continue for more than two years after the calendar year in which the Participant terminates employment.

 

(e) The Employer shall, for a number of years equal to the applicable Separation Pay Multiple after the Participant’s Date of Termination, or after the Change in Control, if later, or such longer period as may be provided by the terms of the appropriate perquisite, continue the perquisites at least equal to those which would have been provided to them in accordance with the perquisites in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control; provided, however, that the maximum value of perquisites provided to a Participant under this provision in any calendar year shall not be increased or decreased to reflect the value of perquisites provided to such Participant under this provision in a prior or subsequent calendar year. Any reimbursements to a Participant for costs associated with such continued perquisites shall be made no later than the end of the Participant’s second taxable year following the date the Participant incurred such cost. This clause does not apply to personal use of the Company aircraft to the extent that this perquisite is in effect for any Key Executive immediately prior to the Change in Control.

 

(f) To the extent not theretofore paid or provided, the Employer shall pay or provide to the Participant, at the time otherwise payable, any other amounts or benefits required to be paid or provided or that the Participant is eligible to receive under any plan, program, policy or practice or contract or agreement of the Company and its Affiliates.

 

(g) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then (i) any payments described in Sections 3.3(a) and (b) which the Company determines constitute the payment of nonqualified deferred compensation, within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, shall be delayed and become payable within five days after the six-month anniversary of the Participant’s termination of employment and (ii) any benefits provided under Sections 3.3(c) and (e) which the Company determines constitute the payment of nonqualified deferred compensation, within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, shall be provided at the Participant’s sole cost during the six-month period after the date of the Participant’s termination of employment, and within five days after the expiration of such period the Company shall reimburse the Participant for the portion of such costs payable by the Company pursuant to Sections 3.3(c) and (e) hereof.

 

(h) For all purposes under the applicable Company non-qualified defined benefit pension plan, the Company shall credit the Participant with a number of additional years of service equal to the applicable Separation Pay Multiple and shall add a number of years equal to the applicable Separation Pay Multiple to the Participant’s age.

3.4. Certain Additional Payments by the Employer .

 

(a) Anything in this Plan to the contrary notwithstanding, with respect to any Participant who is a citizen or resident of the United States, in the event it shall be determined that any Payment would be subject to the Excise Tax, then the Payments to the Participant, in the aggregate, shall be the greater of:

 

  (i) The Net After-Tax Benefit, or

 

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  (ii) An amount (the “Reduced Amount”) that is one dollar less than the smallest amount that would give rise to any Excise Tax.

The Company and its Affiliates shall bear no responsibility for any Excise Tax payable on any Reduced Amount pursuant to a subsequent claim by the Internal Revenue Service or otherwise. For purposes of determining the Reduced Amount under this Section 3.4(a), amounts otherwise payable to the Participant under the Plan shall be reduced, to the extent necessary, in the following order: first, Separation Pay under Section 3.3(b), then Accrued Obligations payable under Section 3.3(a), other than Annual Base Salary through the Date of Termination, followed by outplacement services payable under Section 3.3(d), welfare benefits payable under Section 3.3(c), and, finally, perquisites payable under Section 3.3(e). In the event that such reductions are not sufficient to reduce the aggregate Payments to the Participant to the Reduced Amount, then Payments due the Participant under any other plan shall be reduced in the order determined by the Plan Administrator in its sole discretion.

 

(b) All determinations required to be made under this Section 3.4, including whether a Reduced Amount or a Net After-Tax Benefit is payable, and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by the Company’s independent auditors or such other nationally recognized certified public accounting firm as may be designated by the Company and approved by the Participant (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and the Participant within 15 business days of the receipt of notice from the Participant that there has been a Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by the Company. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company, its Affiliates and the Participant.

3.5. Payment Obligations Absolute . Upon a Change in Control and termination of employment under the circumstances described in Section 3.2(a), the obligations of the Company and its Affiliates to pay or provide the Separation Benefits described in Section 3.3 shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstances, including, without limitation, any set-off, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which the Company or any of the Affiliates may have against any Participant. In no event shall a Participant be obligated to seek other employment or take any other action by way of mitigation of the amounts payable to a Participant under any of the provisions of this Plan, nor shall the amount of any payment or value of any benefits hereunder be reduced by any compensation or benefits earned by a Participant as a result of employment by another employer, except as specifically provided under Section 3.3.

3.6. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation . Upon a Change in Control and termination of employment under the circumstances described in Section 3.2(a), the obligations of the Company and its Affiliates to pay or provide the Separation Benefits described in Section 3.3 are contingent on the Participant’s adhering to the Non-Competition Agreement and the Non-Solicitation Agreement. Should the Participant violate the Non-Competition Agreement or Non-

 

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Solicitation Agreement, the Participant will be obligated to pay back to the Employer all payments received pursuant to this Plan and the Employer will have no further obligation to pay the Participant any payments that may be remaining due under this Plan.

3.7. Non-Disparagement . Upon a Change in Control and termination of employment under the circumstances described in Section 3.2(a), the obligations of the Company and its Affiliates to pay or provide the Separation Benefits described in Section 3.3 are contingent on the Participant’s adhering to certain non-disparagement provisions. The Participant agrees that, in discussing their relationship with the Employer, such Participant will not disparage, discredit or otherwise treat in a detrimental manner the Employer, its affiliated and parent companies or their officers, directors and employees. The Employer agrees that, in discussing its relationship with the Participant, it will not disparage or discredit such Participant or otherwise treat such Participant in a detrimental way.

3.8 General Release of Claims . Upon a Change in Control and termination of employment under the circumstances described in Section 3.2(a), the obligations of the Company and its Affiliates to pay or provide the Separation Benefits described in Section 3.3 are contingent on the Participant’s (for him/herself, his/her heirs, legal representatives and assigns) agreement to execute a general release in the form and substance to be provided by Employer, releasing the Employer, its affiliated companies and their officers, directors, agents and employees from any claims or causes of action of any kind that the Participant might have against any one or more of them as of the date of this Release, regarding his/her employment or the termination of that employment. The Participant understands that this Release applies to all claims (s)he might have under any federal, state or local statute or ordinance, or the common law, for employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, or the Family and Medical Leave Act, and all other claims related in any way to Participant’s employment or the termination of that employment.

3.9. Non-Exclusivity of Rights . Nothing in this Plan shall prevent or limit the Participant’s continuing or future participation in any plan, program, policy or practice provided by the Company or any of the Affiliates and for which the Participant may qualify, nor, subject to Section 6.2, shall anything herein limit or otherwise affect such rights as the Participant may have under any contract or agreement with the Company or any of the Affiliates. Amounts or benefits which the Participant is otherwise entitled to receive under any plan, policy, practice or program of or any contract or agreement with the Company or any of the Affiliates shall be payable in accordance with such plan, policy, practice or program or contract or agreement, except as explicitly modified by this Plan.

4. Successor to Company

This Plan shall bind any successor of the Company, its assets or its businesses (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise), in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company or its Affiliates would be obligated under this Plan if no succession had taken place.

 

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In the case of any transaction in which a successor would not by the foregoing provision or by operation of law be bound by this Plan, the Company shall require such successor expressly and unconditionally to assume and agree to perform the Company’s or its Affiliates’ obligations under this Plan, in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place. The term “Company,” as used in this Plan, shall mean the Company as hereinbefore defined and any successor or assignee to the business or assets which by reason hereof becomes bound by this Plan.

5. Duration, Amendment and Termination

5.1. Duration . This Plan shall remain in effect until terminated as provided in Section 5.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Change in Control occurs, this Plan shall continue in full force and effect and shall not terminate or expire until after all Participants who become entitled to any payments or benefits hereunder shall have received such payments or benefits in full.

5.2. Amendment and Termination . The Plan may be terminated or amended in any respect by resolution adopted by the Committee unless a Change in Control has previously occurred. However, after the Board has knowledge of a possible transaction or event that if consummated would constitute a Change in Control, this Plan may not be terminated or amended in any manner which would adversely affect the rights or potential rights of Participants, unless and until the Board has determined that all transactions or events that, if consummated, would constitute a Change in Control have been abandoned and will not be consummated, and, provided that, the Board does not have knowledge of other transactions or events that, if consummated, would constitute a Change in Control. If a Change in Control occurs, the Plan shall no longer be subject to amendment, change, substitution, deletion, revocation or termination in any respect that adversely affects the rights of Participants, and no Participant shall be removed from Plan participation.

6. Miscellaneous

6.1. Legal Fees . The Company agrees to pay, to the full extent permitted by law, all legal fees and expenses which the Participant may reasonably incur as a result of any contest by the Company or the Affiliates, the Participant or others of the validity or enforceability of, or liability under, any provision of this Plan or any guarantee of performance thereof (including as a result of any contest by the Participant about the amount of any payment pursuant to this Plan), plus in each case interest on any delayed payment at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code; provided that the Company shall have no obligation under this Section 6.1 to the extent the resolution of any such contest includes a finding denying, in total, the Participant’s claims in such contest.

6.2. Employment Status . This Plan does not constitute a contract of employment or impose on the Participant, the Company or the Participant’s Employer any obligation to retain the Participant as an employee, to change the status of the Participant’s employment as an “at will” employee, or to change the Company’s or the Affiliates’ policies regarding termination of employment.

 

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6.3. Tax Withholding . The Employer may withhold from any amounts payable under this Plan such Federal, state, local or foreign taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.

6.4. Validity and Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of the Plan shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of the Plan, which shall remain in full force and effect, and any prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.

6.5. Governing Law . The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of the Plan shall in all respects be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without reference to principles of conflict of law.

6.6. Section 409A of the Code . The Plan shall be interpreted, construed and operated to reflect the intent of the Company that all aspects of the Plan shall be interpreted either to be exempt from the provisions of Section 409A of the Code or, to the extent subject to Section 409A of the Code, comply with Section 409A of the Code and any regulations and other guidance thereunder. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 5.2, this Plan may be amended at any time, without the consent of any Participant, to avoid the application of Section 409A of the Code in a particular circumstance or to the extent determined necessary or desirable to satisfy any of the requirements under Section 409A of the Code, but the Employer shall not be under any obligation to make any such amendment. Nothing in the Plan shall provide a basis for any person to take action against the Employer based on matters covered by Section 409A of the Code, including the tax treatment of any award made under the Plan, and the Employer shall not under any circumstances have any liability to any Participant or other person for any taxes, penalties or interest due on amounts paid or payable under the Plan, including taxes, penalties or interest imposed under Section 409A of the Code.

6.7 Claim Procedure . If a Participant makes a written request alleging a right to receive Separation Benefits under the Plan or alleging a right to receive an adjustment in benefits being paid under the Plan, the Company shall treat it as a claim for benefits. All claims for Separation Benefits under the Plan shall be sent to the General Counsel of the Company and must be received within 30 days after the Date of Termination. If the Company determines that any individual who has claimed a right to receive Separation Benefits under the Plan is not entitled to receive all or a part of the benefits claimed, it will inform the claimant in writing of its determination and the reasons therefore in terms calculated to be understood by the claimant. The notice will be sent within 90 days of the written request, unless the Company determines additional time, not exceeding 90 days, is needed and provides the Participant with notice, during the initial 90-day period, of the circumstances requiring the extension of time and the length of the extension. The notice shall make specific reference to the pertinent Plan provisions on which the denial is based, and describe any additional material or information that is necessary. Such notice shall, in addition, inform the claimant what procedure the claimant should follow to take advantage of the review procedures set forth below in the event the claimant desires to contest the denial of the claim. The claimant may within 90 days thereafter submit in writing to the Plan Administrator a notice that the claimant contests the denial of his or her claim by the Company

 

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and desires a further review. The Plan Administrator shall within 60 days thereafter review the claim and authorize the claimant to appear personally and review the pertinent documents and submit issues and comments relating to the claim to the persons responsible for making the determination on behalf of the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator will render its final decision with specific reasons therefor in writing and will transmit it to the claimant within 60 days of the written request for review, unless the Plan Administrator determines additional time, not exceeding 60 days, is needed, and so notifies the Participant during the initial 60-day period. If the Plan Administrator fails to respond to a claim filed in accordance with the foregoing within 60 days or any such extended period, the Plan Administrator shall be deemed to have denied the claim. The Committee may revise the foregoing procedures as it determines necessary to comply with changes in the applicable U.S. Department of Labor regulations.

6.8. Unfunded Plan Status . This Plan is intended to be an unfunded plan and to qualify as a severance pay plan within the meaning of Labor Department Regulations Section 2510.3-2(b). All payments pursuant to the Plan shall be made from the general funds of the Employer and no special or separate fund shall be established or other segregation of assets made to assure payment. No Participant or other person shall have under any circumstances any interest in any particular property or assets of the Company or its Affiliates as a result of participating in the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee may authorize the creation of trusts or other arrangements to assist in accumulating funds to meet the obligations created under the Plan; provided, however, that, unless the Committee otherwise determines, the existence of such trusts or other arrangements is consistent with the “unfunded” status of the Plan.

6.9. Reliance on Adoption of Plan . Subject to Section 5.2, each person who shall become a Key Executive shall be deemed to have served and continue to serve in such capacity in reliance upon the Change in Control provisions contained in this Plan.

6.10. Plan Supersedes prior U.S. Arrangements with one Exception . For the period of two years following the occurrence of a Change in Control, the provisions of this Program shall supersede, with respect to U.S. Participants, any and all plans, programs, policies and arrangements of the Company or its Affiliates providing severance benefits, EXCEPT FOR the 2012 Performance Incentive Plan.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Plan to be executed by its duly authorized officer effective as of the Effective Date set forth above.

 

   KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC.   
   By:   

/s/ Diane Johnson May

  
      Diane Johnson May   
      Executive Vice President, Human Resources   

 

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Exhibit 10.13

 

LOGO

PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

July 15, 2012

Ms. Kim Rucker

Dear Kim,

I am very pleased to provide you with this letter confirming the verbal offer that we extended to you for the position of Executive Vice President of Corporate & Legal Affairs, Kraft Foods North America until the anticipated Spin-off of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (currently a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Kraft Foods Inc.), planned for the second half of 2012. Following the Spin-off, you will hold the position of Executive Vice President, Corporate and Legal Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. Both positions will report to Tony Vernon and will be located in Northfield, Illinois, USA. It is our desire that you join Kraft as soon as possible. This letter sets forth all of the terms and conditions of the offer.

Listed below are details of your compensation and benefits that will apply to this offer.

Annualized Compensation (Range of Opportunity)

 

     Target – Maximum  

Annual Base Salary

               $725,000   

Annual Incentive Plan (Target* – 60%)

     $435,000 - $1,087,500   

Long-Term Incentives**

     $1,000,000 - $1,500,000   

Total Annual Compensation

     $2,160,000 - $3,312,500   

 

* Target as a percent of base salary.
** 2012 mix of long-term incentives was 50% performance shares (LTIP), 25% restricted stock, and 25% stock options. The Human Resources and Compensation Committee reviews this mix each year. The value of the long-term incentive awards reflects the “economic value” of awards. For performance and restricted shares, the value reflects grant value. For stock option value, the value approximates the Kraft Foods’ Black-Scholes value.


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Annual Incentive Plan

You will be eligible to participate in the Kraft Management Incentive Plan (MIP), which is the Company’s annual incentive program (“Company”, here and for the remainder of this letter is defined as Kraft Foods Inc. until the Spin-off of Kraft Foods Group Inc., and then is defined as Kraft Foods Group Inc. after the Spin-off). Your target award opportunity under the MIP is equal to 60% of your base salary. The actual amount you will receive may be lower or higher depending on your individual performance and the performance of Kraft Foods North America prior to the Spin-off and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. after the Spin-off. Your 2012 award will be payable in March 2013. Your MIP eligibility will begin on your date of employment.

Long-Term Incentives

Performance Shares (50% of long-term incentive mix)

Your eligibility for the Kraft performance share program (referred to as Kraft Foods’ Long-Term Incentive Plan or LTIP) will commence with the 2013 – 2015 performance cycle. Your target opportunity under the LTIP is equal to 50% of your total long-term incentive grant established at the beginning of the performance cycle. The actual award you will receive may be lower or higher depending upon the performance of Kraft Foods Inc. (and Kraft Foods Group after the Spin-off) during the performance cycle. The number of performance shares under the 2013 – 2015 performance cycle is equal to your target value divided by the fair market value of Kraft stock on the first business day of the performance cycle.

The 2013 – 2015 performance shares will vest in early 2016. It is anticipated that a new three year performance cycle will begin each year in January.

Equity Program – Restricted Stock and Stock Options (50% of long-term incentive mix)

You will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s restricted stock and stock option award program. Stock awards are typically made on an annual basis, with the next award anticipated to be granted in the first quarter of 2013. Awards historically have been delivered as follows: 50% of equity value is delivered in restricted stock and 50% in stock options. Actual award size is based on individual potential and performance. You will receive dividends on the restricted shares during the vesting period consistent in amount and timing with that of Common Stock shareholders.

The number of stock options granted is typically communicated as a ratio relative to the number of restricted shares granted based on the “economic value” of the stock options. In 2012, Kraft Foods Inc. granted 6 stock options for every restricted share awarded. This ratio may change from year to year.

 

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Sign-On Incentives

As part of your employment offer, as an incentive to join Kraft, upon hire, you will receive one-time sign-on incentives in the form of cash and stock as follows:

 

Equity Sign-On Incentive:

   $750,000 in restricted stock
  

•    Vest 50% on 1 st anniversary of your start date and 50% on the second anniversary of your start date

Cash Sign-On Incentive:

   $1,310,000 in cash
  

•    $510,000 paid at hire and will have two year repayment agreement

  

•    $475,000 will be paid on the first anniversary of your start date

  

•    $325,000 will be paid on the second anniversary of your start date

For the equity sign on incentive, the actual number of shares that you will receive will be determined based upon the fair market value of Kraft Foods Inc. Common Stock on your date of hire. You will be paid dividends on the restricted stock during the vesting period consistent in amount and timing with that of Common Stock shareholders. Following the anticipated Spin-Off of the North American grocery business, your equity awards will be adjusted to only be denominated in Kraft Foods Group equity. The number of shares will be adjusted to maintain the intrinsic value held immediately prior to the Spin-Off.

If, prior to the end of the two-year repayment period, your employment with the Company ends due to involuntary termination for reasons other than cause, you will not be required to repay the cash sign-on amount paid at hire.

Similarly, if prior to full vesting of the sign-on restricted stock and cash sign-on granted per this offer letter, your employment with the Company ends due to involuntary termination for reasons other than cause, the value of the total number of unvested stock and unpaid cash sign-on incentive shall vest on the scheduled vesting dates.

For purposes of this offer letter, “cause” means: 1) continued failure to substantially perform the job’s duties (other than resulting from incapacity due to disability); 2) gross negligence, dishonesty, or violation of any reasonable rule or regulation of the Company where the violation results in significant damage to the Company; or 3) engaging in other conduct which materially adversely reflects on the Company.

The other terms and conditions set forth in Kraft’s standard Stock Award Agreement will apply.

Perquisites

You will be eligible for a company car cash allowance of $15,000 per year under the executive perquisite policy. You will also be eligible for an annual financial counseling allowance of $7,500. You may use any firm of your choosing and submit payments directly to the Company.

 

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Deferred Compensation Program

You will be eligible to participate in the Executive Deferred Compensation Program. This program allows you to voluntarily defer a portion of your salary and/or your annual incentive to a future date. Investment opportunities under this program are designed to mirror the Company’s 401(k) plan. Additional information for this program can be made available upon request.

Stock Ownership Guidelines

You will be required to attain and hold Company stock equal in value to four times your base salary. You will have five years from your date of employment to achieve this level of ownership. Stock held for ownership determination includes common stock held directly or indirectly, unvested restricted/deferred stock or share equivalents held in the Company’s 401(k) plan. It does not include stock options or unvested performance shares.

Other Benefits

Your offer includes Kraft’s comprehensive benefits package available to full-time salaried employees. This benefits package is described in the Kraft Benefits Summary brochure that we previously sent to you. You will be eligible for 30 days of Paid Time Off (PTO).

You will be a U.S. employee of the Company and your employment status will be governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. As such, your status will be that of an “at will” employee. This means that either you or Kraft is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason.

If your employment with the Company ends due to an involuntary termination other than for cause, you will receive severance arrangements no less favorable than those accorded recently terminated senior executives of the Company. The amount of any severance pay under such arrangements shall be paid in equal installments at the regularly scheduled dates for payment of salary to Kraft executives and beginning within 30 days of your termination.

To assist in your relocation from New Jersey to Illinois, we offer relocation assistance as outlined in Kraft’s Relocation Guide.

Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”)

If you are a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Code section 409A) as of your separation from service (within the meaning of Code section 409A): (a) payment of any amounts under this letter (or under any severance arrangement pursuant to this letter) which the Company determines constitute the payment of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Code section 409A) and which would otherwise be paid upon your separation from service shall not be paid before the date that is six months after the date of your separation from service and any amounts that cannot be paid by reason of this limitation shall be accumulated and paid on the first day of the seventh month following the date of your separation from service

 

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(within the meaning of Code section 409A); and (b) any welfare or other benefits (including under a severance arrangement) which the Company determines constitute the payment of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Code section 409A) and which would otherwise be provided upon your separation from service shall be provided at your sole cost during the first six-month period after your separation from service and, on the first day of the seventh month following your separation from service, the Company shall reimburse you for the portion of such costs that would have been payable by the Company for that period if you were not a specified employee.

Payment of any reimbursement amounts and the provision of benefits by the Company pursuant to this letter (including any reimbursements or benefits to be provided pursuant to a severance arrangement) which the Company determines constitute nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Code section 409A) shall be subject to the following:

 

(a) the amount of the expenses eligible for reimbursement or the in-kind benefits provided during any calendar year shall not affect the amount of the expenses eligible for reimbursement or the in-kind benefits to be provided in any other calendar year;

 

(b) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the expense was incurred; and

 

(c) your right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.

This offer is contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment checks, which may include a background screen, reference check, and post-offer drug test pursuant to testing procedures determined by Kraft Foods.

Kim, we are excited at the prospect of you joining our team and are confident you will make a significant impact at Kraft. Please acknowledge your acceptance of the above offer by signing below and returning this letter to me. If you have any questions, please call me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx.

Sincerely,

/s/ Diane Johnson May

SVP Human Resources North America

I accept the offer as expressed above.

 

/s/ Kim Rucker                                             7/16/12                
Signature    Date

 

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