UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2016

 

 

Avon Products, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

 

New York   1-4881   13-0544597

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

777 Third Avenue

New York, N.Y. 10017-1307

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(212) 282-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

 

Item 1.01 Entry into Material Definitive Agreement.

Investor Rights Agreement

As previously disclosed, on December 17, 2015, Avon Products, Inc., a New York corporation (the “Company”) entered into an Investment Agreement (the “Investment Agreement”) between the Company and Cleveland Apple Investor L.P. (f/k/a/ Cleveland Apple Investor LLC), a Delaware limited partnership (“Cleveland Investor”) (an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management L.P.), relating to the sale to Cleveland Investor of 435,000 shares of the Company’s newly issued Series C Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), for an aggregate purchase price of $435,000,000, or $1,000 per share. The Investment Agreement was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2015.

On March 1, 2016, in connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Investment Agreement (the “Investment”), the Company entered into an Investor Rights Agreement (the “Investor Rights Agreement”) between the Company and Cleveland Investor, pursuant to which the Company reduced the size of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) from twelve directors to eleven directors and granted Cleveland Investor certain minority rights relating to Board representation and other matters. Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, the Board consists of six incumbent directors of the Company and three new directors appointed by Cleveland Investor (one of whom has been appointed as the Chairman), with two new independent directors to be jointly appointed by the Company and Cleveland Investor. Pursuant to the Series C Certificate of Amendment (as defined below) and the Investor Rights Agreement, Cleveland Investor will continue to be entitled to elect: (i) three directors to the Board, so long as Cleveland Investor continues to beneficially own shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of common stock that represent, on an as-converted basis, at least 75% of Cleveland Investor’s initial shares of Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis, (ii) two directors to the Board, so long as Cleveland Investor continues to beneficially own shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or common stock that represent, on an as-converted basis, at least 50% but less than 75% of Cleveland Investor’s initial shares of Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis (the “50% Ownership Requirement”) and (iii) one director to the Board, so long as Cleveland Investor continues to beneficially own shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or common stock that represent, on an as-converted basis, at least 25% but less than 50% of Cleveland Investor’s initial shares of Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis (the “25% Ownership Requirement”). Until Cleveland Investor no longer meets the 25% Ownership Requirement, subject to certain exceptions and to satisfaction by such director designees of independence and other customary qualifications, Cleveland Investor has the right to have one of its director designees serve on each committee of the Board. The Investor Rights Agreement also contemplates the creation of the new Lead Independent Director of the Board, which will have certain customary rights and responsibilities.

Subject to maintaining certain levels of beneficial ownership of Series C Preferred Stock and/or common stock, Cleveland Investor has consent rights over certain actions taken by the Company, including increasing the size of the Board, reinstating the Company’s quarterly common stock dividend and incurring indebtedness in excess of certain thresholds. Subject to maintaining certain levels of beneficial ownership of Series C Preferred Stock and/or common stock and certain other factors, Cleveland Investor is required to vote its shares of Series C Preferred Stock and common stock in favor of (i) each director nominated to the Board, (ii) the Company’s “say-on-pay” proposal and any other approved equity compensation proposals and (iii) ratification of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.

Cleveland Investor and its affiliates are subject to certain standstill restrictions, including that Cleveland Investor and its affiliates are restricted from acquiring additional securities of the Company in excess of the number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock (on an as-converted basis) beneficially owned by Cleveland Investor as of March 1, 2016, subject to certain exceptions. The standstill restrictions will terminate upon the occurrence of certain events, including upon the earlier of the date on which (a) Cleveland Investor no longer meets the 25% Ownership Requirement and (b) the 25% Ownership Requirement remains satisfied (and the 50% Ownership Requirement is not satisfied), no Cleveland Investor designee serves on the Board


and Cleveland Investor has irrevocably waived its director nomination and consent rights. Subject to certain exceptions, Cleveland Investor is restricted from transferring the Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock (as defined below) or shares of common stock issued upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock (“Conversion Common Stock”) until March 1, 2018.

Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, Cleveland Investor and its affiliates have (i) certain customary registration rights with respect to Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock, Conversion Common Stock and shares of common stock issued pursuant to the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock or the Investor Rights Agreement and (ii) certain customary preemptive rights with respect to the issuance of equity securities by the Company.

The foregoing description of the terms of the Investor Rights Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Investor Rights Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Intellectual Property License Agreement

As previously disclosed, on December 17, 2015, the Company entered into a Separation and Investment Agreement (the “Separation Agreement”), among the Company, New Avon LLC (f/k/a C-A NA LLC), a Delaware limited liability company (“New Avon”), and Cleveland NA Investor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Cleveland NA”) (an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management L.P.), which provides for, among other things, (i) the transfer by the Company of its North America business to New Avon and (ii) the issuance by New Avon to Cleveland NA, and the subscription and purchase by Cleveland NA, of 80.1% of the ownership interests in New Avon for $170,000,000 (the “New Avon Issuance”). The Separation Agreement was filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 21, 2015.

On March 1, 2016, in connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Separation Agreement (the “Separation”), the Company entered into an Intellectual Property License Agreement (the “IPLA”) among the Company, Avon International Operations, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Avon NA IP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and New Avon pursuant to which the Company granted New Avon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license, with the ability to sublicense, to certain intellectual property rights that the Company used in the conduct of its North America business prior to the Separation. The IPLA includes quality control provisions obligating New Avon and its sublicensees to remain in compliance with applicable law and quality standards that the Company has provided to New Avon, when marketing products under certain trademarks the Company has licensed to New Avon. The Company also granted New Avon enforcement rights to intellectual property licensed to New Avon in certain circumstances.

The foregoing description of the IPLA does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the IPLA, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

The information contained in Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference.

On March 1, 2016, the Company completed its transfer of its North America business to New Avon in accordance with the Separation Agreement, which included the transfer of (i) assets primarily related to the Company’s North America business (including approximately $100,000,000 of cash, subject to certain adjustments), (ii) certain assumed liabilities of the Company’s North America business and (iii) the employees of the Company’s North America business. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into the following agreements with New Avon in connection with the closing of the Separation and the establishment of New Avon as a standalone North America operating entity.

 

    Transition Services Agreements . The Company and New Avon entered into both a Transition Services Agreement and a Reverse Transition Services Agreement pursuant to which the Company and New Avon will provide each other with certain services, including related to sourcing and supply chain, treasury and financial shared services, human resources, technology, sales, legal and global packaging, for initial service periods of up to 24 months. In connection with these agreements, the Company expects to receive approximately $24 million from New Avon and to pay New Avon approximately $1 million, in each case, in fiscal year 2016.


    Intellectual Property Agreements . In addition to the IPLA described in Item 1.01, the Company and New Avon entered into a Research and Development Agreement pursuant to which the Company will provide New Avon with certain beauty product development services for an initial term through December 31, 2017. In connection with these agreements, the Company expects to receive approximately $7 million from New Avon in fiscal year 2016.

 

    Supply Agreements . The Company, certain of its subsidiaries and New Avon entered into a Manufacturing and Supply Agreement pursuant to which the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, on the one hand, and New Avon, on the other hand, will manufacture and supply certain products to each other for an initial term through December 31, 2018. The Company and New Avon also entered into a Joint Procurement Sourcing Agreement pursuant to which the Company and New Avon will work together to preserve and enhance volume pricing discount arrangements with suppliers and other counterparties of both the Company and New Avon. In connection with these agreements, the Company expects to receive approximately $38 million from New Avon and to pay New Avon approximately $5 million, in each case, in fiscal year 2016.

 

    Real Estate Agreements . The Company and New Avon entered into both a Sublease Agreement and a Real Estate License Agreement pursuant to which the Company will provide New Avon space at the Company’s offices in New York, NY and Rye, NY. In connection with these agreements, the Company expects to receive approximately $7 million from New Avon in fiscal year 2016.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

The information contained in Item 1.01 and Item 5.03 is incorporated herein by reference.

As described in Item 1.01 and Item 5.03, under the terms of the Investment Agreement, the Company issued and sold shares of Series C Preferred Stock to Cleveland Investor on March 1, 2016. This issuance and sale was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. Cleveland Investor represented to the Company, and the Company was satisfied, that it is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 of the Securities Act and that the Series C Preferred Stock is being acquired for investment purposes and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, any distribution thereof, and appropriate legends will be affixed to any certificates evidencing the shares of Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock or Conversion Common Stock.

 

Item 3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.

The information contained in Item 1.01 and Item 5.03 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

The information contained in Item 1.01 and Item 2.01 is incorporated herein by reference.

In connection with the Separation and the Investment, on December 16, 2015, each of Douglas R. Conant, V. Ann Hailey, Sara Mathew, Maria Elena Lagomasino, Gary M. Rodkin, and Paula Stern notified the Company of their intention to resign from the Board effective upon the closing of the Separation and the Investment. These notifications were not prompted by any disagreements with the Company, and the resignations became effective as of March 1, 2016.

On March 1, 2016, pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, the Board was decreased in size from twelve to eleven members, and is now comprised of six of the Company’s incumbent directors: W. Don Cornwell, Nancy Killefer, Susan J. Kropf, Sheri McCoy, Helen McCluskey and Charles H. Noski; and three directors designated by Cleveland Investor: Chan W. Galbato, Steven F. Mayer and Michael F. Sanford (each Cleveland Investor designee, a “New Director”); with two additional directors to be jointly selected by the Company and Cleveland Investor. Mr. Galbato has been elected as the Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Cornwell has been elected as the Lead Independent Director. The Separation and the Investment were approved by the Board prior to the time any of the New Directors were elected to the Board. Each New Director is expected to be compensated as an independent non-management director in the amounts set forth under “Director Compensation” in the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 27, 2015.


Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

Certificates of Amendment Classifying the Series C Preferred Stock and the Series D Preferred Stock

On February 26, 2016, the Company filed with the Department of State of the State of New York amendments to its Certificate of Incorporation classifying (i) the Series C Preferred Stock (the “Series C Certificate of Amendment”) and (ii) the Series D Preferred Stock (the “Series D Certificate of Amendment”), in each case, establishing the designation, preferences, privileges and voting powers and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and any qualifications, limitations and restrictions of the shares of thereof.

The Series C Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. Holders of Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to participate on an as-converted basis in any cash dividends paid to the holders of shares of the Company’s common stock. In addition, cumulative preferred dividends accrue daily on the Series C Preferred Stock and are payable at a rate of 1.25% per quarter (net of any dividends on the Company’s common stock and subject to increase up to a maximum rate of 5.00% per quarter if the Company breaches certain obligations). Except to the extent not otherwise previously paid by the Company, preferred dividends are payable on the seventh anniversary of the issuance date of the Series C Preferred Stock as and when declared by the Board of Directors and at the end of each quarter thereafter. Accrued and unpaid preferred dividends may be paid, at the Company’s option, (i) in cash, (ii) subject to certain conditions, in shares of the Company’s common stock or (iii) upon conversion of shares of Series C Preferred Stock, in shares of the Company’s non-voting, non-convertible Series D Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share (the “Series D Preferred Stock”). Any such shares of Series D Preferred Stock issued would have similar preferential rights.

Series C Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the holders at any time into shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial conversion price of $5.00 per share, which equals an initial conversion rate of 200 shares of the Company’s common stock per share of Series C Preferred Stock, subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments. If at any time the volume weighted average price of the common stock exceeds $10.00 per share (subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments) for a period of 30 consecutive trading days, the Company may cause all of the Series C Preferred Stock to be converted into shares of common stock based on the then applicable conversion price.

Holders of Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to vote generally with the holders of common stock on an as-converted basis. Holders of Series C Preferred Stock will also be entitled to a separate class vote with respect to (i) amendments to the Company’s organizational documents that have an adverse effect on the Series C Preferred Stock, (ii) issuances by the Company of securities that are senior to, or equal in priority with, the Series C Preferred Stock or (iii) the delisting of the Company’s common stock, other than in connection with a change of control event.

Upon certain change of control events involving the Company, holders of Series C Preferred Stock can require the Company to repurchase the Series C Preferred Stock for an amount equal to the greater of (i) an amount in cash equal to 100% of the liquidation preference thereof plus all accrued but unpaid dividends or (ii) the consideration the holders would have received if they had converted their shares of Series C Preferred Stock into common stock immediately prior to the change of control event.

The foregoing description of the Series C Certificate of Amendment and the Series D Certificate of Amendment does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Series C Certificate of Amendment and the Series D Certificate of Amendment, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and 3.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.


By-Laws

On March 1, 2016, the Board amended and restated the Company’s By-Laws (as so amended and restated, the “By-Laws”). In addition to certain technical and conforming changes, the amendments to the By-Laws include the following:

Alignment with Investor Rights Agreement . Article III, Section 5 and Article III, Section 6 have been amended to clarify the rights, duties and responsibilities of the Chairman of the Board and the Lead Independent Director of the Board, respectively. Article III has also been amended to give effect to other provisions in the Investor Rights Agreement, including with respect to the number of directors on the Board. Article XII, Section 4 has been amended to provide for the Company’s obligation to act as the indemnitor of first resort with respect to certain matters for which the Company has indemnification or advancement of expenses obligations to its directors.

Implementation of Proxy Access . Article III, Section 14(b) has been added to the By-Laws to permit a shareholder, or a group of up to 20 shareholders, who owns 3% or more of the Company’s common stock continuously for at least 3 years to nominate and include in the Company’s proxy materials candidates for election as directors of the Company. Such shareholder(s) or group(s) of shareholders may nominate up to the greater of 2 individuals or 20% of the Board, provided that the shareholder(s) and the nominee(s) satisfy the requirements specified in the By-Laws and comply with the other procedural requirements.

At the Company’s 2015 annual meeting of shareholders, shareholders had approved a non-binding shareholder proposal requesting that the Board provide for proxy access. Subsequently, the Company engaged in discussions regarding proxy access with various shareholders, including the proponent of the 2015 proxy access proposal, to gain valuable feedback about the appropriate features and mechanics of a proxy access provision for the Company. The Company believes the proxy access By-Law amendments adopted by the Board reflect such shareholder feedback and are responsive to the 2015 shareholder proposal.

Other Updates . Article V and Article VI have been amended to make clarifications, updates and refinements to certain other provisions, including with respect to the roles and responsibilities of officers, the ownership of shares in non-certificated or certificated form and the transfer of shares.

The foregoing description of the By-Laws does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the By-Laws, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.3 and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

Certain Events Relating to Company Pension Plan

The information contained in Item 1.01 and Item 2.01 is incorporated herein by reference.

Effective as of 12:00 a.m. on March 1, 2016, the Company created the New Avon LLC Personal Retirement Account Plan (the “New Avon Pension Plan”) and immediately thereafter (and prior to 12:01 a.m. on March 1, 2016) transferred the participation of individuals who are actively employed in the North America business and certain inactive and former employees of the Company from the Avon Products, Inc. Personal Retirement Account Plan (the “Company Pension Plan”) to the New Avon Pension Plan (such transfer, the “Participant Transfer”). Simultaneously with the Participant Transfer, the Company transferred all accrued benefits and benefit liabilities under the Company Pension Plan in respect of individuals subject to the Participant Transfer from the Company Pension Plan to the New Avon Pension Plan (such transfer, the “Benefit Liabilities Transfer”). In connection with the Benefit Liabilities Transfer, the Company has transferred (and will transfer) certain corresponding assets from the Company Pension Plan to the New Avon Pension Plan, with the amount of assets subject to transfer being determined under Section 4044 of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”) and Section 414(l) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. As a result of the New Avon Issuance, the New Avon Pension Plan and the liabilities transferred to the New Avon Pension Plan pursuant to the Benefit Liabilities Transfer were transferred outside of the Company’s controlled group for purposes of ERISA. The New Avon Issuance also resulted in the Company ceasing to be a member of the New Avon Pension Plan’s controlled group for purposes of ERISA.


The Participant Transfer reduced the number of active participants in the Company Pension Plan to less than 80% of the number of active participants in the Company Pension Plan on January 1, 2016. Such reduction constitutes a reportable event described in Section 4043(c)(3) of ERISA in respect of the Company Pension Plan. The Benefit Liabilities Transfer resulted in a transfer of more than 3% of the total benefit liabilities under the Company Pension Plan to the New Avon Pension Plan. Such transfer constitutes a reportable event described in Section 4043(c)(12) of ERISA in respect of the Company Pension Plan. The Company ceasing to be a member of the New Avon Pension Plan’s controlled group for purposes of ERISA would constitute a reportable event described under Section 4043(c)(9) of ERISA.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit 3.1    Certificate of Amendment for Series C Preferred Stock of the Company.
Exhibit 3.2    Certificate of Amendment for Series D Preferred Stock of the Company.
Exhibit 3.3    By-Laws of Avon Products, Inc.
Exhibit 10.1    Investor Rights Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2016, between Avon Products, Inc. and Cleveland Apple Investor L.P.
Exhibit 10.2    Intellectual Property License Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2016, among Avon Products, Inc., Avon International Operations, Inc., Avon NA IP LLC and New Avon LLC.


SIGNATURE

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

 

  AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
              (Registrant)
By:  

/s/ James S. Scully

Name:   James S. Scully
Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 7, 2016


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

No.

  

Description

Exhibit 3.1    Certificate of Amendment for Series C Preferred Stock of the Company.
Exhibit 3.2    Certificate of Amendment for Series D Preferred Stock of the Company.
Exhibit 3.3    By-Laws of Avon Products, Inc.
Exhibit 10.1    Investor Rights Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2016, between Avon Products, Inc. and Cleveland Apple Investor L.P.
Exhibit 10.2    Intellectual Property License Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2016, among Avon Products, Inc., Avon International Operations, Inc., Avon NA IP LLC and New Avon LLC.

Exhibit 3.1

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT

OF

THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

AVON PRODUCTS, INC.

Under Section 805 of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York

The undersigned, James S. Scully, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Avon Products, Inc. (the “ Corporation ”), pursuant to the provisions of Sections 502 and 805 of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York, does hereby certify as follows:

1. The name of the Corporation is Avon Products, Inc. and the name under which the Corporation was formed is California Perfume Company, Inc.

2. The Certificate of Incorporation forming the Corporation was filed by the Department of State of the State of New York on January 27, 1916.

3. The Corporation is presently authorized to issue 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock having a par value of $1.00 per share (the “ Preferred Stock ”). No series of Preferred Stock is presently outstanding. As authorized by Section 502 of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York (“ NYBCL ”) and Article III of the Corporation’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “ Certificate of Incorporation ”), the Board of Directors of the Corporation has, before issuance, fixed the designation, preferences, privileges and voting power, and the restrictions and qualifications, of a new series of Preferred Stock to be known as Series C Preferred Stock.

4. The Certificate of Incorporation is hereby amended by the addition of the provisions set forth below in this Certificate (this “ Certificate ”), setting forth the number, designation, preferences, privileges and voting power of the Series C Preferred Stock as fixed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation and the restrictions and qualifications thereof.

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Pursuant to the authority expressly vested in the Board of Directors of the Corporation by the Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors of the Corporation has duly authorized and approved, and created and provided for the issuance of, a series of Preferred Stock, in the amount and with the designation, preferences, privileges and voting powers and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and any qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, as set forth below in this Certificate, which has been duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

SECTION 1. Designation and Amount. The shares of such series of Preferred Stock shall be designated as “Series C Preferred Stock” (the “ Series C Preferred Stock ”) and the number of authorized shares constituting the Series C Preferred Stock shall be 435,000. Such


number of shares may be increased or decreased by resolution of the Board (as defined herein); provided that no decrease shall reduce the number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock to a number less than the number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock then outstanding plus the number of shares reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding options, rights or warrants or upon the conversion of any outstanding securities issued by the Corporation convertible into Series C Preferred Stock. Each share of Series C Preferred Stock shall rank equally in all respects and shall be subject to the following provisions of this Certificate. The Corporation shall not have the authority to issue fractional shares of Series C Preferred Stock.

SECTION 2. Definitions. As used herein with respect to Series C Preferred Stock:

5.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement ” means that the Investor Parties continue to beneficially own at all times shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of Common Stock that represent, in the aggregate and on an as converted basis, at least 5.0% of the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor Parties, on an as converted basis, as of the Issue Date, in each case as appropriately adjusted to account for any event that results in an adjustment to the Conversion Price in accordance with Section 10 .

25.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement ” means that the Investor Parties continue to beneficially own at all times shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of Common Stock that represent, in the aggregate and on an as converted basis, at least 25.0% of the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor Parties, on an as converted basis, as of the Issue Date, in each case as appropriately adjusted to account for any event that results in an adjustment to the Conversion Price in accordance with Section 10 .

50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement ” means that the Investor Parties continue to beneficially own at all times shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of Common Stock that represent, in the aggregate and on an as converted basis, at least 50.0% of the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor Parties, on an as converted basis, as of the Issue Date, in each case as appropriately adjusted to account for any event that results in an adjustment to the Conversion Price in accordance with Section 10 .

75.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement ” means that the Investor Parties continue to beneficially own at all times shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of Common Stock that represent, in the aggregate and on an as converted basis, at least 75.0% of the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor Parties, on an as converted basis, as of the Issue Date, in each case as appropriately adjusted to account for any event that results in an adjustment to the Conversion Price in accordance with Section 10 .

Affiliate ” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, such specified Person; provided that the Corporation and its Subsidiaries shall not be deemed to be Affiliates of the Investor or any of its Affiliates. For the purposes of this definition, “ control ”, when used with respect to any specified Person, means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms “ controlling ” and “ controlled ” have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

 

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Any Person shall be deemed to “ beneficially own ”, to have “ beneficial ownership ” of, or to be “ beneficially owning ” any securities (which securities shall also be deemed “ beneficially owned ” by such Person) that such Person is deemed to “beneficially own” within the meaning of Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act; provided that any Person shall be deemed to beneficially own any securities that such Person has the right to acquire, whether or not such right is exercisable immediately (including assuming conversion of all Series C Preferred Stock, if any, owned by such Person into shares of Common Stock).

Board ” means the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Board Rights Waiver ” has the meaning set forth in Section 12(c)(vi) .

Business Day ” means any weekday that is not a day on which banking institutions in New York, New York are authorized or required by law, regulation or executive order to be closed.

Bylaws ” means the Bylaws of the Corporation, as may be amended from time to time.

Capital Stock ” means any and all shares of, interests in, rights to purchase, warrants to purchase, options for, participations in or other equivalents of or interests in (however designated) stock issued by the Corporation.

Certificate ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals above.

Certificate of Incorporation ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals above.

Change of Control ” means the occurrence of one of the following:

(i) a “person” or “group” within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act obtains direct or indirect ultimate beneficial ownership of Voting Stock representing more than 50% of the voting power of the outstanding Voting Stock, other than any transaction in which Persons that beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, Voting Stock immediately prior to such transaction beneficially own, directly or indirectly, shares of capital stock representing a majority of the total voting power of all outstanding classes of shares of capital stock of the continuing or surviving Person or the ultimate resulting Parent Entity immediately after the transaction;

(ii) consummation of (x) any consolidation, merger or share exchange of the Corporation or any sale, lease or other transfer of all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any Person other than one or more of the Corporation’s Subsidiaries, in each case pursuant to which the Common Stock will be converted into, or receive a distribution of the proceeds in, cash, securities or other property or (y) any recapitalization, reclassification or other extraordinary transaction in which all or substantially all of the Common Stock is

 

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exchanged for or converted into cash, securities or other property; provided that neither (x) nor (y) shall include any such consolidation, merger, share exchange, recapitalization, reclassification or similar extraordinary transactions in which Persons that beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, Voting Stock immediately prior to such transaction beneficially own, directly or indirectly, shares of capital stock representing a majority of the total voting power of all outstanding classes of shares of capital stock of the continuing or surviving Person or the ultimate resulting Parent Entity immediately after the transaction; or

(iii) any transaction or series of transactions by which the Corporation or any successor or Parent Entity thereof is organized outside the United States of America.

Change of Control Effective Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8(a) .

Change of Control Exchange ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8(a) .

close of business ” means 5:00 p.m. (New York City time).

Closing Price ” of the Common Stock on any date of determination means the closing sale price or, if no closing sale price is reported, the last reported sale price, of shares of Common Stock on the NYSE on such date. If the Common Stock is not traded on the NYSE on any date of determination, the Closing Price of the Common Stock on such date of determination means the closing sale price as reported in the composite transactions for the principal United States securities exchange or automated quotation system on which the Common Stock is so listed or quoted, or, if no closing sale price is reported, the last reported sale price on the principal United States securities exchange or automated quotation system on which the Common Stock is so listed or quoted, or if the Common Stock is not so listed or quoted on a United States securities exchange or automated quotation system, the last quoted bid price for the Common Stock in the over-the-counter market as reported by OTC Market Group, Inc. or any similar organization, or, if that bid price is not available, the market price of the Common Stock on that date as determined by an Independent Financial Advisor retained by the Corporation for such purpose.

Common Stock ” means the common stock, par value $0.25 per share, of the Corporation or its successor.

Common Stock Requirements ” means:

(i) the arithmetic average of the VWAP per share of Common Stock for each of the ten (10) consecutive full Trading Days immediately prior to the payment of any Regular Dividend in Common Stock, exceeds $3.00 per share;

(ii) the average daily trading volume for the last thirty (30) Trading Days exceeds three (3) times the number of shares of Common Stock issued as a dividend under this Certificate, the Series D Certificate of Amendment or any other certificate of amendment of the Corporation providing for the issuance of preferred stock (collectively, the “ Preferred Certificates ”) within the last ninety (90) calendar days (including the current dividend payment);

 

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(iii) the number of shares of Common Stock held by non-Affiliates of the Corporation exceeds ten (10) times the number of shares issued as a dividend under the Preferred Certificates within the last ninety (90) calendar days (including the current dividend payment);

(iv) a registration statement relating to all such shares of Common Stock to be issued with respect to any dividend payment shall be effective with the SEC and such shares shall be listed on the NYSE or another National Securities Exchange;

(v) the Corporation shall have obtained a Stockholder Approval for the issuance of Common Stock as dividends, if required by the rules of the NYSE or other National Securities Exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed or applicable law;

(vi) as of the date of payment of any Regular Dividend in Common Stock, pro forma for such payment, no default or event of default exists, under any agreement relating to material Debt of the Corporation or its Subsidiaries which is outstanding on the date of such Regular Dividend payment;

(vii) as of the date of payment of any Regular Dividend in Common Stock, pro forma for such payment, no Event of Noncompliance exists under the Preferred Certificates, other than an Event of Noncompliance which would be cured by such payment of a Regular Dividend or concurrent payment under the other Preferred Certificates;

(viii) shares of Common Stock being issued in such Regular Dividend payment shall not be subject to any transfer restrictions under any agreement between the Holder or its Affiliates, on the one hand, and the Corporation or its Subsidiaries, on the other hand;

(ix) neither the Holder receiving the shares of Common Stock nor, if applicable, the Preferred Directors are, on the date of such payment, subject to restrictions in trading in securities of the Corporation pursuant to the Corporation’s policies relating to trading in the securities (including restrictions on the Preferred Directors due to their possession of material nonpublic information); and

(x) no event has occurred that would require an adjustment pursuant to Section 10 between the time of the Closing Price on the Trading Day immediately prior to the payment of such Regular Dividend and such payment.

Constituent Person ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11(a) .

Conversion Agent ” means the Transfer Agent acting in its capacity as conversion agent for the Series C Preferred Stock, and its successors and assigns.

Conversion Cap ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(c) .

Conversion Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(a) .

Conversion Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(a) .

 

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Conversion Price ” means, for each share of Series C Preferred Stock, $5.00, subject to adjustment as set forth herein.

Corporation ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals above.

Current Market Price ” means, for each share of Common Stock as of any applicable Record Date for any issuance, distribution, dividend or other action, the arithmetic average of the VWAP per share of Common Stock for each of the ten (10) consecutive full Trading Days ending on the Trading Day before the Record Date with respect to such issuance, distribution, dividend or other action, as the case may be, appropriately adjusted to take into account the occurrence during such period of any event described in Section 10 .

Debt ” has the meaning set forth in the Revolving Credit Agreement.

Disqualified Exchange Property ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11(a) .

Distributed Property ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(a)(iii) .

Distribution Transaction ” means any transaction by which a Subsidiary of the Corporation ceases to be a Subsidiary of the Corporation by reason of the distribution of such Subsidiary’s equity securities to holders of Common Stock, whether by means of a spin-off, split-off, redemption, reclassification, exchange, stock dividend, share distribution, rights offering or similar transaction.

Dividend Payment Price ” means the arithmetic average of the VWAP per share of Common Stock for each of the five (5) consecutive full Trading Days ending on the Trading Day prior to the payment of a Regular Dividend in Common Stock.

Dividend Rate ” means 1.25%, as adjusted by Section 13(b) .

Event of Noncompliance ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13 (a).

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

Exchange Property ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11(a) .

Expiration Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(a)(ii) .

Fair Market Value ” means:

(i) with respect to any asset constituting cash or cash equivalents, the amount of such cash or cash equivalents, and

(ii) with respect to any security or other property (other than cash or cash equivalents), the fair market value of such security or other property:

(A) for so long as the Investor Parties hold any shares of Series C Preferred Stock, as determined by a majority of the Other Directors or an

 

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authorized committee thereof (such committee to consist solely of Other Directors), in each case acting in good faith, (x) after consultation with an Independent Financial Advisor, as to any security or other property with a Fair Market Value of less than $25,000,000, or (y) after receipt of a valuation opinion from an Independent Financial Advisor in all other cases; and

(B) at such time as the Investor Parties no longer hold shares of Series C Preferred Stock, as reasonably determined by a majority of the Board or an authorized committee thereof, in each case acting in good faith.

Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights ” means the first day on which the 25.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is not satisfied.

Final Change of Control Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8(c) .

Holder ” means a Person in whose name shares of the Series C Preferred Stock are registered, which Person shall be treated by the Corporation, Transfer Agent, Registrar, paying agent and Conversion Agent as the absolute owner of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock for the purpose of making payment and settling conversions and for all other purposes; provided that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, no Person that has received shares of Series C Preferred Stock in violation of Article V of the Investor Rights Agreement shall be a Holder, and the Transfer Agent, Registrar, paying agent and Conversion Agent, as applicable, shall not, unless directed otherwise by the Corporation, recognize any such Person as a Holder.

Independent Financial Advisor ” means an accounting, appraisal, investment banking firm or consultant of nationally recognized standing; provided , however , that such firm or consultant is (i) not an Affiliate of the Corporation and (ii) so long as the Investor Parties satisfy the 5.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement, is reasonably acceptable to the Investor Parties.

Investment Agreement ” means the investment agreement between the Corporation and the Investor dated as of December 17, 2015.

Investor ” means Cleveland Apple Investor L.P. (f/k/a/ Cleveland Apple Investor LLC).

Investor Party ” or “ Investor Parties ”, as applicable, means the Investor and each Affiliate of the Investor to whom shares of Series C Preferred Stock or Common Stock are transferred pursuant to and in accordance with Section 5.02 of the Investor Rights Agreement.

Investor Related Parties ” has the meaning set forth in Section 15 .

Investor Rights Agreement ” means the investor rights agreement between the Corporation and the Investor dated as of the Closing Date (as defined in the Investment Agreement), with respect to certain terms and conditions concerning, among other things, additional rights of and restrictions on the Holders.

Investor Transactions ” has the meaning set forth in Section 15 .

Issuance Date ” means, with respect to any share of Series C Preferred Stock, the date of issuance of such share.

Issue Date ” means the Closing Date (as defined in the Investment Agreement).

 

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Junior Stock ” means the Common Stock and any other class or series of Capital Stock now existing or hereafter authorized other than (i) the Series C Preferred Stock and the Series D Preferred Stock, (ii) any class or series of Parity Stock and (iii) any class or series of Senior Stock. “Junior Stock” shall include any rights, options or warrants exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Junior Stock.

Liquidation Preference Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5(a) .

Mandatory Conversion ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9(a) .

Majority Investor Parties ” means, as of any date of determination, Investor Parties that beneficially own (excluding any duplicative beneficial ownership) shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of Common Stock that were issued upon conversion of shares of Series C Preferred Stock that represent, in the aggregate and on an as converted basis, more than 50.0% of the number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of Common Stock that were issued upon conversion of shares of Series C Preferred Stock, on an as converted basis, held by the Investor Parties as of the applicable date of determination.

Market Disruption Event ” means any of the following events:

(a) any suspension of, or limitation imposed on, trading of the Common Stock by any exchange or quotation system on which the Closing Price is determined pursuant to the definition of the term “Closing Price” (the “ Relevant Exchange ”) during the one-hour period prior to the close of trading for the regular trading session on the Relevant Exchange (or for purposes of determining the VWAP per share of Common Stock, any period or periods aggregating one half-hour or longer during the regular trading session on the relevant day) and whether by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the Relevant Exchange as to securities generally, or otherwise relating to the Common Stock or options contracts relating to the Common Stock on the Relevant Exchange; or

(b) any event that disrupts or impairs (as determined by the Corporation in its reasonable discretion) the ability of market participants during the one-hour period prior to the close of trading for the regular trading session on the Relevant Exchange (or for purposes of determining the VWAP per share of Common Stock, any period or periods aggregating one half-hour or longer during the regular trading session on the relevant day) in general to effect transactions in, or to obtain market values for, the Common Stock on the Relevant Exchange or to effect transactions in, or to obtain market values for, options contracts relating to the Common Stock on the Relevant Exchange.

National Securities Exchange ” means the NYSE or the NASDAQ Stock Market.

North America Investment Agreement ” means the Separation and Investment Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2015, among the Corporation, C-A NA LLC, a wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Corporation, and Cleveland NA Investors LLC.

Notice of Mandatory Conversion ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9(b) .

 

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NYBCL ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals above.

NYSE ” means the New York Stock Exchange and its successors.

Officer’s Certificate ” means a certificate signed by the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer or the Secretary of the Corporation.

Other Director ” means a member of the Board that is not appointed or elected solely by Holders of Series C Preferred Stock.

Parent Entity ” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person of which such first Person is a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary.

Parity Stock ” means any class or series of Capital Stock hereafter authorized that expressly ranks on a parity basis with the Series C Preferred Stock as to dividend rights, rights of redemption and rights on the distribution of assets on any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation. “Parity Stock” shall include the Series D Preferred Stock and any rights, options or warrants exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Parity Stock.

Participating Dividends ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(a) .

Permitted Secured Debt ” means indebtedness of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount of indebtedness permitted to be secured by the terms the Revolving Credit Agreement and designated as “Permitted Secured Debt” by the Corporation to the Holders (it being understood that indebtedness incurred under the Revolving Credit Agreement shall be deemed to be “Permitted Secured Debt”).

Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, estate, unincorporated organization, governmental entity or other entity.

Preferred Certificates ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of the term “ Common Stock Requirements ”.

Preferred Director ” has the meaning set forth in Section 12(c)(i) .

Preferred Stock ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals above.

Pro Rated Regular Dividends ” means, as of any date of determination, an amount of cash equal to the product of (i) the Stated Dividend Value multiplied by (ii) the product of (A) the Dividend Rate multiplied by (B) the lesser of one (1) and the quotient of (x) the number of days since, but not including, the last Regular Dividend Calculation Date to, and including, the date of determination, divided by (y) 90.

Qualifying Offer ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(a)(ii) .

 

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Record Date ” means, with respect to any dividend, distribution or other transaction or event in which the holders of the Common Stock have the right to receive any cash, securities or other property or in which the Common Stock (or other applicable security) is exchanged for or converted into any combination of cash, securities or other property, the date fixed for determination of holders of the Common Stock entitled to receive such cash, securities or other property (whether such date is fixed by the Board or by statute, contract or otherwise).

Registrar ” means the Transfer Agent acting in its capacity as registrar for the Series C Preferred Stock, and its successors and assigns.

Regular Dividend Calculation Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(b) .

Regular Dividends ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(b) .

Relevant Exchange ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of the term “Market Disruption Event”.

Revolving Credit Agreement ” means the revolving credit agreement, dated as of June 5, 2015, among, inter alios , the Corporation, Avon International Operations, Inc. and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, as in effect on December 17, 2015.

Reorganization Event ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11(a) .

SEC ” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Senior Stock ” means any class or series of Capital Stock hereafter authorized that expressly ranks senior to the Series C Preferred Stock and has preference or priority over the Series C Preferred Stock as to dividend rights, rights of redemption or rights on the distribution of assets on any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation. “Senior Stock” shall include any rights, options or warrants exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Senior Stock.

Series C Preferred Stock ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1 .

Series D Certificate of Amendment ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of the term “Series D Preferred Stock”.

Series D Preferred Stock ” means the series of Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share, having the powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, as set forth in the Certificate of Amendment of the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Department of the State of New York on the date this Certificate is first filed with the Department of the State of New York (the “ Series D Certificate of Amendment ”).

Stated Dividend Value ” on any Regular Dividend Calculation Date means $1,000 per share of Series C Preferred Stock plus, without duplication, any accrued and unpaid Regular Dividends accumulated prior to such Regular Dividend Calculation Date.

 

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Stated Value ” means $1,000 per share of Series C Preferred Stock, as such amount may be (x) increased by the per share amount of any undeclared or (without duplication) unpaid Regular Dividend pursuant to Section (4)(c)  and (y) decreased, effective as of the date of such payment, by the per share amount of any previously accumulated and unpaid Regular Dividend previously added to the Stated Value upon payment in cash or, as permitted in Section 6 or Section 9, in shares of Series D Preferred Stock or Common Stock.

Stockholder Approval ” means all approvals, if any, of the stockholders of the Corporation required for the removal of the Conversion Cap in compliance with the Rule 312.03 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual or any successor rule.

Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, another Person, an amount of the voting securities, other voting rights or voting partnership interests of which is sufficient to elect at least a majority of its board of directors or other governing body (or, if there are no such voting interests, more than 50% of the equity interests of which) is owned directly or indirectly by such first Person.

Trading Day ” means a Business Day on which the Relevant Exchange is open for business and on which there has not occurred a Market Disruption Event.

Transaction Document ” has the meaning set forth in the North America Investment Agreement.

Transfer Agent ” means the Person acting as Transfer Agent, Registrar, paying agent and Conversion Agent for the Series C Preferred Stock, and such Person’s successors and assigns. The Transfer Agent initially shall be Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

Trigger Event ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(a)(vi) .

Voting Stock ” means the Common Stock, the Series C Preferred Stock and any other Capital Stock of the Corporation having the right to vote generally in any election of directors of the Board.

VWAP ” per share of Common Stock on any Trading Day means the per share volume-weighted average price as displayed under the heading Bloomberg VWAP on Bloomberg (or, if Bloomberg ceases to publish such price, any successor service reasonably chosen by the Corporation) page “AVP <equity> AQR” (or its equivalent successor if such page is not available) in respect of the period from the open of trading on the relevant Trading Day until the close of trading on such Trading Day (or if such volume-weighted average price is unavailable, the market price of one share of Common Stock on such Trading Day determined, using a volume-weighted average method, by an Independent Financial Advisor retained by the Corporation for such purpose).

SECTION 3. Rank . The Series C Preferred Stock shall, with respect to payment of dividends, rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, or otherwise, (i) rank senior and prior to the Common Stock and each other class or series of Junior Stock, (ii) rank on a parity with each other class or series of Parity Stock and (iii) rank junior to each class or series of Senior Stock, in each case whether such Junior Stock, Parity Stock or Senior Stock, as applicable, is outstanding as of the date of this Certificate or issued in the future.

 

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SECTION 4. Dividends. (a) Holders shall be entitled to participate equally and ratably with the holders of shares of Common Stock in all dividends and distributions paid in cash on the shares of Common Stock as if the shares of Series C Preferred Stock then outstanding were converted into shares of Common Stock immediately prior to each applicable Record Date (in the manner described in Section 6 below) (the “ Participating Dividends ”). Participating Dividends shall be payable when, as and if declared by the Board, provided that Participating Dividends shall be payable on the same terms and on the same date as the applicable dividend is paid to the holders of Common Stock.

(b) Regular Dividends shall be calculated on a quarterly basis on the last day of each fiscal quarter (each such day a “ Regular Dividend Calculation Date ”). “ Regular Dividend ” shall mean, for any fiscal quarter, the product of (i) the Dividend Rate and (ii) the Stated Dividend Value on such Regular Dividend Calculation Date, as adjusted in accordance with this Section 4(b). In any fiscal quarter, the Regular Dividend shall be reduced by any Participating Dividends paid in such quarter, provided that in no event shall the Regular Dividend for any quarter be less than zero. During the period from the Issuance Date of any share of Series C Preferred Stock to the first Regular Dividend Calculation Date following the Issuance Date of such share, the Regular Dividend shall be calculated as an amount equal to the product of (i) the Stated Dividend Value multiplied by (ii) the product of (A) the Dividend Rate multiplied by (B) the lesser of one (1) and the quotient of (x) the number of days since the Issuance Date of such share divided by (y) 90. During the period from the last Regular Dividend Calculation Date prior to the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date to the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date, the Regular Dividend shall be calculated as an amount equal to the product of (i) the Stated Dividend Value multiplied by (ii) the product of (A) the Dividend Rate multiplied by (B) the lesser of one (1) and the quotient of (x) the number of days from such last Regular Dividend Calculation Date to the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date divided by (y) 90. During the period from the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date to the first Regular Dividend Calculation Date following the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date, the Regular Dividend shall be calculated as an amount equal to the product of (i) the Stated Dividend Value multiplied by (ii) the product of (A) the Dividend Rate multiplied by (B) the lesser of one (1) and the quotient of (x) the number of days since the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date divided by (y) 90.

(c) Regular Dividends, whether or not declared, for each share of Series C Preferred Stock shall accrue from day to day and be cumulative beginning on the Issuance Date of such share of Series C Preferred Stock and ending on the date such share of Series C Preferred Stock ceases to be outstanding; provided , however , that, except to the extent not otherwise previously paid in accordance herewith, such Regular Dividends shall be payable on the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date and each subsequent Regular Dividend Calculation Date, when, as, and if declared by the Board. Any unpaid dividends accrued prior to and existing after the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date shall continue to accrue, and be compounded quarterly, at 5.0% per quarter until paid. For the avoidance of doubt, Regular Dividends shall accumulate whether or not in any quarterly period there have been funds of the Corporation legally available for the payment of such Regular Dividends. The Corporation may elect to pay any such accumulated dividends in cash at any time or from time to time in whole or in part, and, effective as of the date of such payment, the Stated Value shall decrease by the per share amount so paid.

 

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(d) Regular Dividends may, at the Corporation’s option, be paid in (i) cash, (ii) if the Common Stock Requirements are currently satisfied, in shares of Common Stock with an aggregate Dividend Payment Price equal to 103.0% of the amount of the Regular Dividend otherwise payable in cash or (iii) solely as permitted in Section 6 or Section 9 , in Series D Preferred Stock. For the avoidance of doubt, any issuance of Common Stock or Series D Preferred Stock in satisfaction of a dividend in accordance with this Certificate constitutes “payment” of the dividend for all purposes under this Certificate.

(e) Except as otherwise provided herein, if at any time the Corporation pays less than the total amount of Regular Dividends then accumulated with respect to the Series C Preferred Stock, such payment shall be distributed pro rata among the Holders thereof based upon the Stated Value on all shares of Series C Preferred Stock held by each such Holder. When Regular Dividends are not paid in full upon the shares of Series C Preferred Stock, all Regular Dividends declared on Series C Preferred Stock and dividends on any other Parity Stock shall be paid pro rata so that the amount of Regular Dividends so declared on the shares of Series C Preferred Stock and dividends on each such other class or series of Parity Stock shall in all cases bear to each other the same ratio as accumulated dividends (for the full amount of dividends that would be payable for the most recently payable quarterly period if dividends were declared in full on all such Parity Stock) on the shares of Series C Preferred Stock and such other class or series of Parity Stock bear to each other.

(f) Each Regular Dividend and Participating Dividend and any other dividend declared by the Board shall be payable to the Holders of record as they appear on the stock records of the Corporation at the close of business on such record dates as may be established by the Board, which shall be not more than 30 days nor less than 10 days preceding the applicable dividend payment date.

(g) From and after the time, if any, that the Corporation shall have failed to pay all accumulated and unpaid Regular Dividends or Participating Dividends, no dividends shall be declared or paid or set apart for payment, or other distribution declared or made, upon any Junior Stock or Parity Stock, nor shall any Junior Stock or Parity Stock be redeemed, purchased or otherwise acquired for any consideration (nor shall any moneys be paid to or made available for a sinking fund for the redemption of any shares of any such Junior Stock or Parity Stock) by the Corporation, directly or indirectly, until all such Regular Dividends or Participating Dividends have been paid in full without the consent of a majority of the Holders; provided that the foregoing limitation shall not apply to:

(i) purchases, redemptions or other acquisitions of shares of Junior Stock or Parity Stock in connection with any employment contract, benefit plan or other similar arrangement with or for the benefit of any one or more employees, officers, directors, managers or consultants of or to the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries;

(ii) an exchange, redemption, reclassification or conversion of (A) any class or series of Junior Stock for any class or series of Junior Stock or (B) any class or series of Parity Stock for any class or series of Parity Stock;

 

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(iii) any dividend in the form of stock, warrants, options or other rights where the dividend stock or the stock issuable upon exercise of such warrants, options or other rights is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or ranks equal or junior to that stock, including any dividend paid on shares of Series D Preferred Stock in additional shares of Series D Preferred Stock;

(iv) purchases of Junior Stock through the use of the proceeds of a substantially contemporaneous sale of other shares of Junior Stock; provided that such purchases of Junior Stock do not exceed the proceeds of such sale;

(v) purchases of fractional interests in shares of Parity Stock or Junior Stock pursuant to the conversion or exchange provisions of such Parity Stock or Junior Stock or the security being converted or exchanged;

(vi) distributions of Junior Stock or rights to purchase Junior Stock; or

(vii) any dividend in connection with the implementation of a shareholders’ rights or similar plan, or the redemption or repurchase of any rights under any such.

SECTION 5. Liquidation Rights. (a)  Liquidation. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, the Holders shall, with respect to each share of Series C Preferred Stock held by each such Holder, be entitled to receive the greater of (i) the Stated Value per share of Series C Preferred Stock, plus, without duplication, an amount equal to any dividends or distributions payable thereon pursuant to Section 4 hereof and remaining unpaid thereon and (ii) the payment such Holders would have received had such Holders, immediately prior to such liquidation, dissolution or winding up, converted such shares of Series C Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock at the applicable Conversion Price set forth in Section 6 hereof (the greater of (i) and (ii), the “ Liquidation Preference Amount ”), in each case under clause (i) or (ii), out of assets legally available therefor before any payment or distribution of any assets of the Corporation shall be made or set apart for holders of any Junior Stock. Holders shall not be entitled to any further payments in the event of any such voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation other than what is expressly provided for in this Section 5 .

(b) Partial Payment. If the assets of the Corporation are not sufficient to pay in full the aggregate liquidating distributions required to be paid pursuant to Section 5(a) to all Holders and all holders of any Parity Stock having pari passu rights as to dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, the amounts distributed to the Holders and to the holders of all such Parity Stock shall be paid pro rata in accordance with the respective aggregate liquidating distributions to which they would otherwise be entitled if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full.

(c) Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets Not Liquidation. For purposes of this Section 5 , the sale, conveyance, exchange or transfer (for cash, shares of stock, securities or other consideration) of all or substantially all or any part of the property and assets of the Corporation shall not be deemed a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding

 

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up of the affairs of the Corporation, nor shall the merger, consolidation, statutory exchange or any other business combination transaction of the Corporation into or with any other Person or the merger, consolidation, statutory exchange or any other business combination transaction of any other Person into or with the Corporation be deemed to be a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation.

SECTION 6. Right of the Holders to Convert. (a) Subject to the provisions of Section 7 , each Holder shall have the right, at any time and from time to time, at such Holder’s option, to convert any or all of such Holder’s shares of Series C Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock at the Conversion Price. Each share of Series C Preferred Stock shall be convertible into (i) the number of shares of Common Stock (calculated as to each conversion to the nearest 1/10,000th of a share) determined by dividing (A) the Stated Value immediately prior to such conversion (less any accrued and unpaid dividends satisfied contemporaneously with the conversion pursuant to clause (ii) below) by (B) the Conversion Price in effect at the close of business on the applicable Conversion Date, plus (ii) (x) cash in an amount equal to the amount of accrued and unpaid Regular Dividends for all completed dividend periods and (y) cash in an amount equal to Pro Rated Regular Dividends, plus (iii) cash in lieu of fractional shares in accordance with Section 10(j) ; provided that, in lieu of any cash payable pursuant to clause (ii) above, the Corporation may, at its option, (A) declare and pay a dividend to each Holder payable in a number of shares of Series D Preferred Stock such that the sum of the liquidation preference of such shares, in the aggregate, equals the cash payable pursuant to clause (ii) above, or (B) if the Common Stock Requirements are satisfied, declare and pay a dividend to each Holder payable in a number of shares of Common Stock with an aggregate Dividend Payment Price equal to 103.0% of the amount of cash payable pursuant to clause (ii) above, or (C) declare and pay a dividend to each Holder payable in any combination thereof.

(b) The Corporation shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized and unissued Common Stock, solely for issuance upon the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock, such number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be issuable upon the conversion of all the shares of Series C Preferred Stock then outstanding. Any shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion of Series C Preferred Stock (i) shall be duly authorized, validly issued and fully paid and non-assessable, (ii) shall rank pari passu with the other shares of Common Stock outstanding from time to time and (iii) shall be approved for listing on the NYSE if shares of Common Stock generally are so listed (or any other National Securities Exchange on which the Common Stock is listed).

(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, prior to the receipt of any applicable Stockholder Approval, the Series C Preferred Stock shall not, under any circumstances, be convertible into more than 19.99% of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Issue Date (subject to proportionate adjustment as described in Section 10 ) in connection with such conversion (such limitation, the “ Conversion Cap ”); provided that if the Series C Preferred Stock would at any time be convertible into a number of shares of Common Stock exceeding the Conversion Cap but for the preceding sentence, the Corporation shall, upon the written request of Holders holding a majority of the outstanding Series C Preferred Stock, hold a meeting of its stockholders within one hundred twenty (120) days following such request and use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the approval of its stockholders for the transactions described herein.

 

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SECTION 7. Conversion Procedures and Effect of Conversion. (a)  Conversion Procedure. A Holder must do each of the following in order to convert shares of Series C Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section 7(a) :

(i) complete and manually sign the conversion notice (the “ Conversion Notice ”) provided by the Conversion Agent, and deliver such notice to the Conversion Agent; provided that a Conversion Notice may be conditioned on the completion of a Change of Control or other corporate transaction as specified in reasonable detail in such Conversion Notice;

(ii) deliver to the Conversion Agent the certificate or certificates (if any) representing the shares of Series C Preferred Stock to be converted;

(iii) if required, furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents; and

(iv) if required, pay any stock transfer, documentary, stamp or similar taxes not payable by the Corporation pursuant to Section 21 .

The foregoing clauses  (ii) , (iii)  and (iv)  shall be conditions for the benefit of the Corporation to the issuance of shares of Common Stock to the Holders in the event of a Mandatory Conversion pursuant to Section 9 .

The “ Conversion Date ” means (A) the date on which a Holder complies with the procedures in this Section 7(a) (including the satisfaction, or waiver by the Holder, of all conditions to conversion set forth in the Conversion Notice (written notice of which satisfaction or waiver has been provided to the Conversion Agent)) or (B) the date or time specified by the Corporation for a Mandatory Conversion pursuant to Section 9 , in each case, with regard to shares of Series C Preferred Stock subject to such conversion.

(b) Effect of Conversion. Holders at the close of business on the record date for any payment of a Participating Dividend or Regular Dividend shall be entitled to receive the dividend payable on such shares on the corresponding dividend payment date notwithstanding the conversion thereof following such record date, if and when paid, and the converting holder need not include payment of the amount of such dividend upon surrender of shares of Series C Preferred Stock for conversion. Effective immediately prior to the close of business on the Conversion Date applicable to any shares of Series C Preferred Stock, such shares of Series C Preferred Stock shall cease to be outstanding.

(c) Record Holder of Underlying Securities as of Conversion Date. The Person or Persons entitled to receive the Common Stock and, to the extent applicable, shares of Series D Preferred Stock, cash, securities or other property issuable upon conversion of Series C Preferred Stock on a Conversion Date shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder(s) of such shares of Common Stock and/or shares of Series D Preferred Stock, cash, securities or other property as of the close of business on such Conversion Date. As promptly as practicable on or after the Conversion Date and compliance by the applicable Holder with the relevant conversion

 

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procedures contained in Section 7(a) (and in any event no later than three (3) Trading Days thereafter), the Corporation shall issue the number of whole shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion (and deliver payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares as set out in Section 10(j) ) and, to the extent applicable, any cash, securities or other property issuable thereon. Such delivery of shares of Common Stock, securities or other property shall be made by book-entry. In the event that a Holder shall not by written notice designate the name in which shares of Common Stock (and payments of cash in lieu of fractional shares) and, to the extent applicable, cash, securities or other property to be delivered upon conversion of shares of Series C Preferred Stock should be registered or paid, or the manner in which such shares, cash, securities or other property should be delivered, the Corporation shall be entitled to register and deliver such shares, securities or other property, and make such payment, in the name of the Holder and in the manner shown on the records of the Corporation.

(d) No Adjustment. No adjustment to shares of Series C Preferred Stock being converted on a Conversion Date or to the shares of Common Stock deliverable to the Holders upon such conversion shall be made in respect of dividends payable to holders of the Common Stock as of any date prior to the close of business on such Conversion Date.

(e) Status of Converted or Reacquired Shares. Shares of Series C Preferred Stock converted in accordance with this Certificate, or otherwise acquired by the Corporation in any manner whatsoever, shall be retired promptly after the conversion or acquisition thereof. All such shares shall upon their retirement and any filing required by the NYBCL become authorized but unissued shares of Preferred Stock, without designation as to series until such shares are once more designated as part of a particular series by the Board pursuant to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation.

SECTION 8. Change of Control Exchange. (a) Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, each Holder of outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock shall have the option, during the period beginning on the effective date of the Change of Control (the “ Change of Control Effective Date ”) and ending on the date that is twenty (20) Business Days after the Final Change of Control Notice is sent to Holders, to either (i) require the Corporation (or its successor) to purchase, out of funds legally available therefor, any or all of its shares of Series C Preferred Stock at a purchase price per share of Series C Preferred Stock, payable in cash, equal to the applicable Stated Value or (ii) receive, for each share of Series C Preferred Stock, an amount of cash, securities or other property that such Holder would have received if such share of Series C Preferred Stock were converted to shares of Common Stock immediately prior to the consummation of such Change of Control (determined, in the event that holders of Common Stock were afforded an opportunity to elect a form of consideration, as if such Holder made no such election) (each, a “ Change of Control Exchange ”); provided that no payment of any kind shall be made to such Holder in connection with a Change of Control Exchange until all commitments under any then outstanding Permitted Secured Debt are terminated and all obligations with respect thereto are repaid in full in cash (and all letters of credit issued thereunder are cash collateralized or backstopped in a manner satisfactory to the issuer thereof).

(b) Initial Change of Control Notice. On or before the twentieth (20th) Business Day prior to the date on which the Corporation anticipates consummating a Change of Control (or, if later, promptly after the Corporation discovers that a Change of Control will or is

 

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reasonably likely to occur or has occurred), a written notice shall be sent by or on behalf of the Corporation, by overnight courier, to the Holders as they appear in the records of the Corporation. Such notice shall contain the date on which the Change of Control is anticipated to be effected (or, if applicable, the date on which a Change of Control has occurred).

(c) Final Change of Control Notice. On the Change of Control Effective Date (or if the Corporation discovers that a Change of Control has occurred, promptly following the date of such discovery), a final written notice (the “ Final Change of Control Notice ”) shall be sent by or on behalf of the Corporation, by overnight courier, to the Holders as they appear in the records of the Corporation. Such notice shall contain:

(i) the date, which shall be twenty (20) Business Days after the Final Change of Control Notice is sent to Holders, by which the Holder must elect to effect a Change of Control Exchange;

(ii) the amount of cash, securities or other property that such Holder would receive if such Holder elects to exchange a share of Series C Preferred Stock for the amount of cash, securities or other property that such Holder would have received if such share of Series C Preferred Stock were converted to shares of Common Stock immediately prior to the consummation of such Change of Control pursuant to Section 8(a) ;

(iii) the purchase or exchange date for such shares, which shall be no greater than twenty (20) Business Days from the date by which the Holder must elect to effect a Change of Control Exchange; and

(iv) the instructions a Holder must follow to effect a Change of Control Exchange in connection with such Change of Control.

(d) Change of Control Exchange Procedure. To exercise a Change of Control Exchange, a Holder must, no later than 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the date by which such election must be made, surrender to the Conversion Agent the certificates (if any) representing the shares of Series C Preferred Stock to be sold or exchanged and indicate in writing that it is electing to effect a Change of Control Exchange pursuant to Section 8(a)(i) or Section 8(a)(ii) , as applicable.

(e) Delivery upon Change of Control Exchange. Upon a Change of Control Exchange, the Corporation shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Holder (i) by mail or wire transfer (at the Holder’s election) the purchase price payable upon the purchase by the Corporation of such Holder’s shares of Series C Preferred Stock (in the case of an exercise pursuant to Section 8(a)(i) ) or (ii) an amount of cash, securities or other property to be delivered to such Holder in exchange for its shares of Series C Preferred Stock (in the case of an exercise pursuant to Section 8(a)(ii) ).

(f) Unexchanged Shares Remain Outstanding. If a Holder does not elect to effect a Change of Control Exchange pursuant to this Section 8 with respect to all of its shares of Series C Preferred Stock, the shares of Series C Preferred Stock held by it and not surrendered for exchange will remain outstanding until otherwise subsequently converted, redeemed, reclassified or canceled.

 

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(g) Partial Exercise of Change of Control Exchange. In the event that a Change of Control Exchange is effected with respect to shares of Series C Preferred Stock representing less than all the shares of Series C Preferred Stock held by a Holder, upon such Change of Control Exchange, the Corporation shall execute and the Transfer Agent shall, unless otherwise instructed in writing by the Corporation, countersign and deliver to such Holder, at the expense of the Corporation, a certificate evidencing the shares of Series C Preferred Stock held by the Holder as to which a Change of Control Exchange was not effected.

SECTION 9. Mandatory Conversion. (a) The Corporation shall have the right, at its option, to cause all, but not less than all, of the outstanding shares of the Series C Preferred Stock to be converted into consideration equal to the consideration the Holder would have received upon a conversion effected pursuant to Section 6 if, (1) for the period of 30 consecutive Trading Days ending on the Trading Day preceding the date on which the Corporation sends a Notice of Mandatory Conversion, the VWAP of the Common Stock exceeds 200% of the then applicable Conversion Price of the Series C Preferred Stock; (2) on the Conversion Date for such Mandatory Conversion, a registration statement relating to the Common Stock issuable upon such Mandatory Conversion shall be effective with the SEC and the Common Stock shall be listed on the NYSE or any other National Securities Exchange; and (3) no Event of Noncompliance pursuant to Section 13(a)(iv) or (v)  has occurred and is continuing (collectively, a “ Mandatory Conversion ”).

(b) Notice of Mandatory Conversion. In order to effect a Mandatory Conversion, the Corporation shall send, by overnight courier, to the Holders as they appear in the records of the Corporation a notice of such conversion (such notice, a “ Notice of Mandatory Conversion ”). The Conversion Date for such Mandatory Conversion shall be a date selected by the Corporation and shall be no less than ten (10) Business Days and no greater than twenty (20) Business Days after the date on which the Corporation provides such Notice of Mandatory Conversion. In addition to any information required by applicable law or regulation, the Notice of Mandatory Conversion shall state, as appropriate:

(i) the Conversion Date for the Mandatory Conversion; and

(ii) the Conversion Price as in effect on the date of the Notice of Mandatory Conversion and the number of shares of Common Stock and, if applicable, the number of shares of Series D Preferred Stock to be issued upon conversion of each share of Series C Preferred Stock.

SECTION 10. Anti-Dilution Adjustments. (a)  Adjustments. The Conversion Price will be subject to adjustment, without duplication, under the following circumstances, except that the Corporation shall not make any adjustment to the Conversion Price in respect of any dividend or distribution covered by this Section 10(a) to the extent a Holder participates in such dividend or distribution equally and ratably on an as-converted basis for the shares of Series C Preferred Stock held by such Holder.

 

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(i) the issuance of Common Stock as a dividend or distribution to all or substantially all holders of Common Stock, or a subdivision or combination of Common Stock or a reclassification of Common Stock into a greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock, in which event the Conversion Price shall be adjusted based on the following formula:

CP1 = CP0 x (OS0 / OS1)

 

CP0    =    the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to the close of business on (i) the Record Date for such dividend or distribution or (ii) the effective date of such subdivision, combination or reclassification
CP1    =    the new Conversion Price in effect immediately after the close of business on (i) the Record Date for such dividend or distribution or (ii) the effective date of such subdivision, combination or reclassification
OS0    =    the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the close of business on (i) the Record Date for such dividend or distribution or (ii) the effective date of such subdivision, combination or reclassification
OS1    =    the number of shares of Common Stock that would be outstanding immediately after, and solely as a result of, the completion of such event

Any adjustment made pursuant to this clause (i) shall be effective immediately prior to the open of business on the Trading Day immediately following the Record Date, in the case of a dividend or distribution, or the effective date, in the case of a subdivision, combination or reclassification.

If any such event is declared but does not occur, the Conversion Price shall be readjusted, effective as of the date on which the Board announces that such event shall not occur, to the Conversion Price that would then be in effect if such event had not been declared.

(ii) the Corporation or one or more of its Subsidiaries purchases Common Stock pursuant to a tender offer or an exchange offer (other than an exchange offer that constitutes a Distribution Transaction subject to Section 10(a)(iv) ) by the Corporation or a Subsidiary of the Corporation for all or any portion of the Common Stock (a “ Qualifying Offer ”), if the cash and value of any other consideration included in the payment per share of Common Stock validly tendered or exchanged exceeds the Closing Price of the Common Stock on the Trading Day next succeeding the last day on which tenders or exchanges may be made pursuant to such tender or exchange offer (as it may be amended) (the “ Expiration Date ”), in which event the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to the close of business on the fifth (5th) full Trading Day immediately following, and including, the Expiration Date shall be adjusted based on the following formula:

CP1 = CP0 x [(SP1 x OS0) / (FMV + (SP1 x OS1))]

 

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CP0    =    the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to the close of business on the fifth (5th) full Trading Day immediately following, and including, the Expiration Date
CP1    =    the new Conversion Price in effect immediately after the close of business on the fifth (5th) full Trading Day immediately following, and including, the Expiration Date
FMV    =    the Fair Market Value, on the Expiration Date, of all cash and any other consideration paid or payable for all shares validly tendered or exchanged and not withdrawn as of the Expiration Date
OS0    =    the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the last time tenders or exchanges may be made pursuant to such tender or exchange offer (including the shares to be purchased in such tender or exchange offer)
OS1    =    the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after the last time tenders or exchanges may be made pursuant to such tender or exchange offer (after giving effect to the purchase of shares in such tender or exchange offer)
SP1    =    the arithmetic average of the VWAP for each of the five (5) consecutive full Trading Days commencing with, and including, the Expiration Date

Such adjustment shall occur on the fifth (5th) full Trading Day immediately following, and including, the Expiration Date, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 6 , the Holders shall not be entitled to convert any shares of Series C Preferred Stock prior to such fifth (5th) Trading Day.

(iii) the Corporation shall, by dividend or otherwise, distribute to all or substantially all holders of its Common Stock (other than cash in lieu of fractional shares), cash, shares of any class of Capital Stock, evidences of its indebtedness, assets, other property or securities, but excluding (A) dividends or distributions referred to in Section 10(a)(i) , (B) rights, options or warrants distributed in connection with a stockholder rights plan, (C) Distribution Transactions as to which Section 10(a)(iv) shall apply or (D) options or warrants referred to in Section 10(a)(v) (any of such shares of Capital Stock, indebtedness, assets or property that are not so excluded are hereinafter called the “ Distributed Property ”), then, in each such case, the Conversion Price shall be adjusted based on the following formula:

CP1 = CP0 x [(SP0 - FMV) / SP0]

 

CP0    =    the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to the close of business on the Record Date for such dividend or distribution
CP1    =    the new Conversion Price in effect immediately after the close of business on the Record Date for such dividend or distribution
SP0    =    the Current Market Price as of the Record Date for such dividend or distribution

 

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FMV    =    the Fair Market Value of the portion of Distributed Property (or, with respect to dividends or distributions paid exclusively in cash, the amount in cash) distributed with respect to each outstanding share of Common Stock on the Record Date for such dividend or distribution

If any such event is declared but does not occur, the Conversion Price shall be readjusted, effective as of the date on which the Board announces that such event shall not occur, to the Conversion Price that would then be in effect if such event had not been declared.

(iv) the Corporation effects a Distribution Transaction, in which case the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to the close of business on the fifth (5th) full Trading Day immediately following, and including, the effective date of the Distribution Transaction shall be adjusted based on the following formula:

CP1 = CP0 x [MP0 / (FMV + MP0)]

 

CP0    =    the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to the close of business on the fifth (5th) full Trading Day immediately following, and including, the effective date of the Distribution Transaction
CP1    =    the new Conversion Price in effect immediately after the close of business on the fifth (5th) full Trading Day immediately following, and including, the effective date of the Distribution Transaction
FMV    =    the arithmetic average of the volume-weighted average prices for a share of the capital stock or other interest distributed to holders of Common Stock on the principal United States securities exchange or automated quotation system on which such capital stock or other interest trades, as reported by Bloomberg, L.P. (or, if Bloomberg ceases to publish such price, any successor service reasonably chosen by the Corporation) in respect of the period from the open of trading on the relevant Trading Day until the close of trading on such Trading Day (or if such volume-weighted average price is unavailable, the market price of one share of such capital stock or other interest on such Trading Day determined, using a volume-weighted average method, by a nationally recognized investment banking firm (unaffiliated with the Corporation) retained by the Corporation for such purpose), for each of the five (5) consecutive full Trading Days commencing with, and including, the effective date of the Distribution Transaction
MP0    =    the arithmetic average of the VWAP for each of the five (5) consecutive full Trading Days commencing with, and including, the effective date of the Distribution Transaction

Such adjustment shall occur on the fifth (5th) full Trading Day immediately following, and including, the effective date of the Distribution Transaction, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 6 , the Holders shall not be entitled to convert any shares of Series C Preferred Stock prior to such fifth (5th) Trading Day.

 

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(v) The dividend, distribution or other issuance to all or substantially all holders of Common Stock of rights (other than rights, options or warrants distributed in connection with a stockholder rights plan (in which event the provisions of Section 10(a)(vi) shall apply) options or warrants entitling them to subscribe for or purchase shares of Common Stock for a period expiring sixty (60) days or less from the date of issuance thereof, at a price per share that is less than the Current Market Price as of the Record Date for such issuance, in which event the Conversion Price will be decreased based on the following formula:

CP1 = CP0 x (OS0+Y) / [(OS0+X)]

 

CP0    =    the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to the close of business on the Record Date for such dividend, distribution or issuance
CP1    =    the new Conversion Price in effect immediately following the close of business on the Record Date for such dividend, distribution or issuance
OS0    =    the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the close of business on the Record Date for such dividend, distribution or issuance
X    =    the total number of shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to such rights, options or warrants
Y    =    the number of shares of Common Stock equal to the aggregate price payable to exercise such rights, options or warrants divided by the Current Market Price as of the Record Date for such dividend, distribution or issuance.

For purposes of this clause (v) , in determining whether any rights, options or warrants entitle the Holders to purchase the Common Stock at a price per share that is less than the Current Market Price as of the Record Date for such dividend, distribution or issuance, there shall be taken into account any consideration the Corporation receives for such rights, options or warrants, and any amount payable on exercise thereof, with the value of such consideration, if other than cash, to be the Fair Market Value thereof.

Any adjustment made pursuant to this clause (v)  shall become effective immediately following the close of business on the Record Date for such dividend, distribution or issuance. In the event that such rights, options or warrants are not so issued, the Conversion Price shall be readjusted, effective as of the date the Board publicly announces its decision not to issue such rights, options or warrants, to the Conversion Price that would then be in effect if such dividend, distribution or issuance had not been declared. To the extent that such rights, options or warrants are not exercised prior to their expiration or shares of Common Stock are otherwise not delivered pursuant to such rights, options or warrants upon the exercise of such rights, options or warrants, the Conversion Price shall be readjusted to the Conversion Price that would then be in effect had the adjustments made upon the dividend, distribution or issuance of such rights, options or warrants been made on the basis of the delivery of only the number of shares of Common Stock actually delivered.

(vi) If the Corporation has a stockholder rights plan in effect with respect to the Common Stock on any Conversion Date, upon conversion of any shares of the Series C Preferred Stock, Holders of such shares will receive, in addition to the applicable number of shares of

 

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Common Stock, the rights under such rights plan relating to such Common Stock, unless, prior to such Conversion Date, the rights have (i) become exercisable or (ii) separated from the shares of Common Stock (the first of such events to occur, a “ Trigger Event ”), in which case, the Conversion Price will be adjusted, effective automatically at the time of such Trigger Event, as if the Corporation had made a distribution of such rights to all holders of Common Stock as described in Section 10(a)(iii) , subject to appropriate readjustment in the event of the expiration, termination or redemption of such rights prior to the exercise, deemed exercise or exchange thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent any such stockholder rights are exchanged by the Corporation for shares of Common Stock or other property or securities, the Conversion Price shall be appropriately readjusted as if such stockholder rights had not been issued, but the Corporation had instead issued such shares of Common Stock or other property or securities as a dividend or distribution of shares of Common Stock pursuant to Section 10(a)(i) or Section 10(a)(iii) , as applicable.

To the extent that such rights are not exercised prior to their expiration, termination or redemption, the Conversion Price shall be readjusted to the Conversion Price that would then be in effect had the adjustments made upon the occurrence of the Trigger Event been made on the basis of the issuance of, and the receipt of the exercise price with respect to, only the number of shares of Common Stock actually issued pursuant to such rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent any such rights are exchanged by the Corporation for shares of Common Stock, the Conversion Price shall be appropriately readjusted as if such rights had not been issued, but the Corporation had instead issued the shares of Common Stock issued upon such exchange as a dividend or distribution of shares of Common Stock subject to Section 10(a)(i) .

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the preceding two paragraphs of this Section 10 , no adjustment shall be required to be made to the Conversion Price with respect to any Holder which is, or is an “affiliate” or “associate” of, an “acquiring person” under such stockholder rights plan or with respect to any direct or indirect transferee of such Holder who receives Series C Preferred Stock in such transfer after the time such Holder becomes, or its affiliate or associate becomes, such an “acquiring person”.

(b) Calculation of Adjustments . All adjustments to the Conversion Price shall be calculated by the Corporation to the nearest 1/10th of a cent and all conversions based thereon shall be calculated by the Corporation to the nearest 1/10,000th of one share of Common Stock (or if there is not a nearest 1/10,000th of a share, to the next lower 1/10,000th of a share). No adjustment to the Conversion Price will be required unless such adjustment would require an increase or a decrease to the Conversion Price of at least $0.01; provided , however , that any such adjustment that is not required to be made will be carried forward and taken into account in any subsequent adjustment; provided further that any such adjustment of less than $0.01 that has not been made will be made upon any Conversion Date.

(c) When No Adjustment Required . (i) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 10 , the Conversion Price will not be adjusted for the issuance of Common Stock or any securities convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock or carrying the right to purchase any of the foregoing, or for the repurchase of Common Stock.

 

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(ii) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 10 , the Conversion Price will not be adjusted as a result of the issuance of, the distribution of separate certificates representing, the exercise or redemption of, or the termination or invalidation of, rights pursuant to any stockholder rights plans.

(iii) No adjustment to the Conversion Price will be made:

(A) upon the issuance of any shares of Common Stock pursuant to any present or future plan providing for the reinvestment of dividends or interest payable on securities of the Corporation (including any dividends of Common Stock in which Holders are entitled to participate pursuant to Section 4 ) and the investment of additional optional amounts in Common Stock under any plan in which purchases are made at market prices on the date or dates of purchase, without discount, and whether or not the Corporation bears the ordinary costs of administration and operation of the plan, including brokerage commissions;

(B) upon the issuance of any shares of Common Stock or options or rights to purchase such shares pursuant to any present or future employee, director or consultant benefit plan or program of or assumed by the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries or of any employee agreements or arrangements or programs;

(C) upon the issuance of any shares of Common Stock pursuant to any option, warrant, right or exercisable, exchangeable or convertible security; or

(D) for a change in the par value of the Common Stock.

(d) Successive Adjustments . After an adjustment to the Conversion Price under this Section 10 , any subsequent event requiring an adjustment under this Section 10 shall cause an adjustment to such Conversion Price as so adjusted.

(e) Multiple Adjustments . For the avoidance of doubt, if an event occurs that would trigger an adjustment to the Conversion Price pursuant to this Section 10 under more than one subsection hereof, such event, to the extent fully taken into account in a single adjustment, shall not result in multiple adjustments hereunder; provided , however , that if more than one subsection of this Section 10 is applicable to a single event, the subsection shall be applied that produces the largest adjustment.

(f) Tax Adjustments . The Corporation may, but shall not be required to, make such reductions in the Conversion Price, in addition to those required by this Section 10 , as a majority of the Other Directors considers to be advisable in order to avoid or diminish any income tax to any holders of shares of Common Stock resulting from any dividend or distribution of stock or issuance of rights or warrants to purchase or subscribe for stock or from any event treated as such for income tax purposes or for any other reason.

(g) Optional Adjustments . The Corporation may, but shall not be required to, from time to time, to the extent permitted by applicable law and in its sole discretion, reduce the Conversion Price by any amount for any period of at least twenty (20) Business Days if a majority of the Other Directors (taking into account, among other considerations, the impact of possible income or withholding taxes on the Holders) has determined that such reduction would be in the Corporation’s best interests.

 

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(h) Notice of Adjustments . Whenever the Conversion Price is adjusted as provided under this Section 10 , the Corporation shall as soon as reasonably practicable following the occurrence of an event that requires such adjustment (or if the Corporation is not aware of such occurrence, as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming so aware) or the date the Corporation makes an adjustment pursuant to Section 10(f) or Section 10(g) :

(i) compute the adjusted applicable Conversion Price in accordance with this Section 10 and prepare and transmit to the Conversion Agent an Officer’s Certificate setting forth the applicable Conversion Price, the method of calculation thereof in reasonable detail, and the facts requiring such adjustment and upon which such adjustment is based; and

(ii) provide a written notice to the Holders of the occurrence of such event and a statement in reasonable detail setting forth the method by which the adjustment to the applicable Conversion Price was determined and setting forth the adjusted applicable Conversion Price.

(i) Conversion Agent . The Conversion Agent shall not at any time be under any duty or responsibility to any Holder to determine whether any facts exist that may require any adjustment of the applicable Conversion Price or with respect to the nature or extent or calculation of any such adjustment when made, or with respect to the method employed in making the same. The Conversion Agent shall be fully authorized and protected in relying on any Officer’s Certificate delivered pursuant to Section 10(h) and any adjustment contained therein and the Conversion Agent shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any adjustment unless and until it has received such certificate. The Conversion Agent shall not be accountable with respect to the validity or value (or the kind or amount) of any shares of Common Stock, or of any securities or property, that may at the time be issued or delivered with respect to any Series C Preferred Stock and the Conversion Agent makes no representation with respect thereto. The Conversion Agent shall not be responsible for any failure of the Corporation to issue, transfer or deliver any shares of Common Stock pursuant to the conversion of Series C Preferred Stock or to comply with any of the duties, responsibilities or covenants of the Corporation contained in this Section 10 .

(j) Fractional Shares . No fractional shares of Common Stock will be delivered to the Holders upon conversion. In lieu of fractional shares otherwise issuable, the Holders will be entitled to receive, at the Corporation’s sole discretion, either (i) an amount in cash equal to the fraction of a share of Common Stock multiplied by the Closing Price of the Common Stock on the Trading Day immediately preceding the applicable Conversion Date or (ii) one additional whole share of Common Stock. In order to determine whether the number of shares of Common Stock to be delivered to a Holder upon the conversion of such Holder’s shares of Series C Preferred Stock will include a fractional share, such determination shall be based on the aggregate number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock of such Holder that are being converted on any single Conversion Date.

 

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SECTION 11. Adjustment for Reorganization Events.

(a) Reorganization Events. In the event of:

(i) any reclassification, statutory exchange, merger, consolidation or other similar business combination of the Corporation with or into another Person, in each case pursuant to which at least a majority of the Common Stock (but not the Series C Preferred Stock) is changed or converted into, or exchanged for, cash, securities or other property of the Corporation or another Person;

(ii) any sale, transfer, lease or conveyance to another Person of all or substantially all the property and assets of the Corporation, in each case pursuant to which the Common Stock (but not the Series C Preferred Stock) is converted into cash, securities or other property; or

(iii) any statutory exchange of securities of the Corporation with another Person (other than in connection with a merger or acquisition) or reclassification, recapitalization or reorganization of the Common Stock (but not the Series C Preferred Stock) into other securities;

(each of which is referred to as a “ Reorganization Event ”), each share of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding immediately prior to such Reorganization Event will, without the consent of the Holders and subject to Section 11(d) , remain outstanding, but shall become convertible into, out of funds legally available therefor, the number, kind and amount of securities, cash and other property (the “ Exchange Property ”) (without any interest on such Exchange Property and without any right to dividends or distributions on such Exchange Property which have a record date that is prior to the applicable Conversion Date) that the Holder of such share of Series C Preferred Stock would have received in such Reorganization Event had such Holder converted its shares of Series C Preferred Stock into the applicable number of shares of Common Stock immediately prior to the effective date of the Reorganization Event using the Conversion Price applicable immediately prior to the effective date of the Reorganization Event and the Stated Value applicable at the time of such conversion; provided that the foregoing shall not apply if such Holder is a Person with which the Corporation consolidated or into which the Corporation merged or which merged into the Corporation or to which such sale or transfer was made, as the case may be (any such Person, a “ Constituent Person ”), or an Affiliate of a Constituent Person, to the extent such Reorganization Event provides for different treatment of Common Stock held by such Persons; provided further that to the extent that any portion of the Exchange Property consists of property (any such property, “ Disqualified Exchange Property ”) that does not constitute Qualified Equity Interests (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement), no payment of Disqualified Exchange Property shall be made to such Holder upon conversion of a share of Series C Preferred Stock following such Reorganization Event until all commitments under any then outstanding Permitted Secured Debt are terminated and all obligations with respect thereto are repaid in full in cash (and all letters of credit issued thereunder are cash collateralized or backstopped in a manner satisfactory to the issuer thereof). If the kind or amount of securities, cash and other property receivable upon such Reorganization Event is not the same for each share of Common Stock held immediately prior to such Reorganization Event by a Person (other than a Constituent Person or an Affiliate thereof),

 

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then for the purpose of this Section 11(a) , the kind and amount of securities, cash and other property receivable upon conversion following such Reorganization Event will be deemed to be the weighted average of the types and amounts of consideration received by the holders of Common Stock.

(b) Successive Reorganization Events. The above provisions of this Section 11 shall similarly apply to successive Reorganization Events and the provisions of Section 10 shall apply to any shares of Capital Stock (or capital stock of any other Person) received by the holders of the Common Stock in any such Reorganization Event.

(c) Reorganization Event Notice. The Corporation (or any successor) shall, no less than twenty (20) Business Days prior to the occurrence of any Reorganization Event, provide written notice to the Holders of such occurrence of such event and of the kind and amount of the cash, securities or other property that constitutes the Exchange Property. Failure to deliver such notice shall not affect the operation of this Section 11 .

(d) Reorganization Event Agreements. The Corporation shall not enter into any agreement for a transaction constituting a Reorganization Event unless (i) such agreement provides for, or does not interfere with or prevent (as applicable), conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock into the Exchange Property in a manner that is consistent with and gives effect to this Section 11 and (ii) to the extent that the Corporation is not the surviving corporation in such Reorganization Event or will be dissolved in connection with such Reorganization Event, proper provision shall be made in the agreements governing such Reorganization Event for the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock into stock of the Person surviving such Reorganization Event or such other continuing entity in such Reorganization Event or the applicable Exchange Property.

SECTION 12. Voting Rights.

(a) General . Subject, with respect to the Investor Parties, to Section 2.07 of the Investor Rights Agreement, the Holders of shares of Series C Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote with the holders of the Common Stock on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of Common Stock (together with any other class or series of Capital Stock then entitled to vote with the Common Stock), except as prohibited by applicable law. Each Holder shall be entitled to the number of votes equal to the largest number of whole shares of Common Stock into which all shares of Series C Preferred Stock held of record by such Holder could then be converted pursuant to Section 6 (taking into account, prior to the receipt of any applicable Stockholder Approval, the Conversion Cap) at the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to vote or consent on such matters or, if no such record date is established, at the date on which such vote or consent is taken or any written consent of stockholders is first executed. The Holders shall be entitled to notice of any meeting or action by written consent of holders of Common Stock as if they were holders of Common Stock.

(b) Adverse Changes . As long as any shares of Series C Preferred Stock are outstanding, unless a greater percentage shall be required by applicable law, the vote or consent of the Holders of at least a majority of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding at such time, voting together as a separate class, given in person or by proxy, either in writing without a meeting or by vote at any meeting called for the purpose, will be necessary for:

(i) effecting or validating any amendment, alteration, repeal or waiver of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation (including this Certificate) that would adversely affect the relative rights, preferences or privileges or voting power of the Series C Preferred Stock, whether or not such approval is required pursuant to the NYBCL;

 

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(ii) issuing any Senior Stock or Parity Stock other than the authorization and issuance of the Series D Preferred Stock in accordance with the Investor Rights Agreement and this Certificate;

(iii) delisting the Common Stock from the NYSE or any other National Securities Exchange upon which the Common Stock is then listed if after giving effect to such delisting the Common Stock would not be listed on a National Securities Exchange, other than transactions that result in a Change of Control; or

(iv) agreeing, whether in writing or otherwise, to do any of the foregoing if the Series C Preferred Stock would remain outstanding after giving effect to such transaction.

(c) Election. (i)  Directors. From and after the Issue Date and until the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights, the Majority Investor Parties shall have the exclusive right, voting separately as a class, to appoint and elect, either in writing without a meeting or by vote at any meeting called for the purpose, three (3) (or such lower number following the date on which the Investor Parties fail to satisfy the 75.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement or the 50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement, as applicable, in each case as set forth in this Section 12(c) ) directors to the Board (each, a “ Preferred Director ”), subject to the additional terms and conditions set forth in Section 2.03 of the Investor Rights Agreement.

(ii) Term. Each Preferred Director shall serve until the next annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies in accordance with this Section 12(c) and the Bylaws of the Corporation, unless such Preferred Director is earlier removed in accordance with clause  (iii) below, resigns (including at the request of a majority of the Other Directors in accordance with Section 2.05 of the Investor Rights Agreement) or is otherwise unable to serve. In the event a Preferred Director is removed, resigns or is unable to serve as a member of the Board, subject to clause (iv)  below and Section 2.03 of the Investor Rights Agreement, the Majority Investor Parties, voting separately as a class, shall have the right to fill such vacancy. A Preferred Director may only be elected to the Board by the Majority Investor Parties in accordance with this Section 12(c) and subject to Section 2.03 of the Investor Rights Agreement. In the event that the Majority Investor Parties have the right to appoint and elect a Preferred Director pursuant to Section 12(c)(i) but have not exercised such right, (A) a majority of the remaining Preferred Directors then serving on the Board shall have the right to appoint an additional Preferred Director to fill such vacancy or (B) such Preferred Director’s seat on the Board shall remain vacant until the earlier of the exercise or termination of such right.

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or without cause, by the Majority Investor Parties, either in writing without a meeting or by vote at any meeting called for the purpose. For the avoidance of doubt, the Majority Investor Parties shall only have the right to remove a Preferred Director appointed or elected by the Majority Investor Parties or Preferred Directors and only during such time as the Majority Investor Parties shall have the right to fill the resulting vacancy in accordance with this Section 12(c) and the Investor Rights Agreement.

(iv) Reduction of Preferred Directorships.

(A) From and after the date the Investor Parties fail to satisfy the 75.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement and until the date the Investor Parties fail to satisfy the 50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement, the Majority Investor Parties shall have the exclusive right to appoint and elect, voting separately as a class, either in writing without a meeting or by vote at any meeting called for the purpose, two (2) Preferred Directors to the Board, subject to the additional terms and conditions set forth in Section 2.03 of the Investor Rights Agreement.

(B) From and after the date the Investor Parties fail to satisfy the 50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement and until the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights, the Majority Investor Parties shall have the exclusive right to appoint and elect, voting separately as a class, either in writing without a meeting or by vote at any meeting called for the purpose, one (1) Preferred Director to the Board, subject to the additional terms and conditions set forth in Section 2.03 of the Investor Rights Agreement.

(C) The right of the Majority Investor Parties, voting separately as a single class, to appoint and elect any Preferred Directors shall terminate upon the occurrence of the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights.

(v) Non-Limitation of Voting Rights. For the avoidance of doubt but subject to Section 2.03 of the Investor Rights Agreement, the right of the Investor Parties to vote for the election of the Preferred Directors shall be in addition to the right of such Investor Parties as Holders to vote together with the holders of Common Stock (and any other class or series of Capital Stock entitled to vote thereon with the Common Stock) for the election of the other members of the Board.

(vi) Board Rights Waiver. At any time, the Majority Investor Parties may deliver a written notice to the Corporation irrevocably waiving the rights and privileges under this Section 12(c) (a “ Board Rights Waiver ”). Following the delivery of a Board Rights Waiver, the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights shall be deemed to have occurred solely for the purposes of this Section 12(c) .

(d) Voting. Subject, with respect to the Investor Parties, to Section 2.07 of the Investor Rights Agreement, each Holder of Series C Preferred Stock will have one vote per share on any matter on which Holders of Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to vote separately as a class, whether at a meeting or by written consent.

 

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SECTION 13. Events of Noncompliance.

(a) Definition. An “ Event of Noncompliance ” shall have occurred if (i) the Corporation fails to pay in full on or prior to the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date all unpaid Regular Dividends which have or would have accrued through and including the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date; (ii) the Corporation fails to pay in full all unpaid Regular Dividends which have accrued after the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date on or prior to the applicable dividend payment date; (iii) the Corporation fails to declare and pay in full all Participating Dividends if, as and when required by Section 4 ; (iv) the Corporation fails to effect any conversion as required by Section 6 ; (v) the Corporation fails to effect any Change of Control Exchange as required by Section 8 ; or (vi) the Corporation breaches its obligations under Section 10 , Section 11 or Section 12 and such breach has not been cured within 30 days of its occurrence. The foregoing shall constitute Events of Noncompliance whatever the reason or cause for any such Event of Noncompliance and whether it is voluntary or involuntary or is effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body and regardless of the effects of any subordination provisions. An Event of Noncompliance shall be deemed to no longer exist if, (a) in the case of an Event of Noncompliance described in clause (i) or (ii) above, all such Regular Dividends have been paid in full, (b) in the case of an Event of Noncompliance described in clause (iii) above, all such Participating Dividends have been paid in full, (c) in the case of an Event of Noncompliance described in clause (iv) above, such conversion has been effected, (d) in the case of an Event of Noncompliance described in clause (v) above, such Change of Control Exchange has been effected and (e) in the case of an Event of Noncompliance described in clause (vi) above, such breach has been cured.

(b) Consequences of Events of Noncompliance .

(i) If an Event of Noncompliance has occurred (other than an Event of Noncompliance pursuant to Section 13(a)(i) ) and is continuing, the Dividend Rate for such outstanding Shares of Series C Preferred Stock will increase by 0.75%, effective as of the date of the Event of Noncompliance and continuing until there are no Events of Noncompliance.

(ii) If any Event of Noncompliance has occurred, each Holder shall also have any other rights which such Holder is entitled to under any contract or agreement in effect at any time and any other rights which such Holder may have pursuant to applicable law.

SECTION 14. Preemptive Rights. Except as expressly provided in the Investor Rights Agreement, the Holders shall not have any preemptive rights.

SECTION 15. Corporate Opportunities. Notwithstanding anything contained herein or in any other Transaction Document, so long as the 25.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is satisfied, the Investor Parties, any of their respective Affiliates and any of their respective directors, officers, employees and consultants, including any Preferred Directors (collectively, the “ Investor Related Parties ”), may freely offer to any other Person or effect on behalf of itself or any other Person any other investment or business opportunity or prospective economic advantage, including those competitive with the business of the Corporation, or other transactions in which the Corporation, its subsidiaries, any member of the Board or any other shareholder of the Corporation may have an interest or expectancy, including as a result of any fiduciary duties applicable to such Person (“ Investor Transactions ”),

 

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in each case without any prior Corporation, Board or shareholder notification or approval; provided , that if the Corporation, to the Investor Party’s knowledge, is considering the same Investor Transaction, the Investor will promptly notify the Corporation of its interest in such Investor Transaction and cause each member of the Board that is an Investor Related Party to recuse himself from all Board discussions and activities relating to such Investor Transaction. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Corporation agrees and acknowledges that Investor Parties and their respective Affiliates may have both passive and non-passive interests in Persons deemed competitors of the Corporation, and that the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence shall be applicable to such competitors, their respective Affiliates and any of their respective directors, officers and employees in respect thereof. Any person or entity purchasing, holding or otherwise acquiring any interest in any shares of the Corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and to have consented to the provisions of this Section 15. For the avoidance of doubt, this Section 15 shall survive the conversion of any or all of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock so long as the 25.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is satisfied.

SECTION 16. Term. Except as expressly provided in this Certificate, the shares of Series C Preferred Stock shall not be redeemable or otherwise mature.

SECTION 17. Creation of Capital Stock. Subject, with respect to the Investor Parties, to Section 2.08 of the Investor Rights Agreement, the Board, or any duly authorized committee thereof, without the vote of the Holders, may authorize and issue additional shares of Capital Stock.

SECTION 18. No Sinking Fund. Shares of Series C Preferred Stock shall not be subject to or entitled to the operation of a retirement or sinking fund.

SECTION 19. Transfer Agent, Conversion Agent, Registrar and Paying Agent. The duly appointed Transfer Agent, Conversion Agent, Registrar and paying agent for the Series C Preferred Stock shall be Computershare Trust Compnay, N.A. The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, appoint any other Person to serve as Transfer Agent, Conversion Agent, Registrar or paying agent for the Series C Preferred Stock and thereafter may remove or replace such other Person at any time. Upon any such appointment or removal, the Corporation shall send notice thereof by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the Holders.

SECTION 20. Replacement Certificates. (a)  Mutilated, Destroyed, Stolen and Lost Certificates. If physical certificates evidencing the Series C Preferred Stock are issued, the Corporation shall replace any mutilated certificate at the Holder’s expense upon surrender of that certificate to the Transfer Agent. The Corporation shall replace certificates that become destroyed, stolen or lost at the Holder’s expense upon delivery to the Corporation and the Transfer Agent of satisfactory evidence that the certificate has been destroyed, stolen or lost, together with any indemnity that may be required by the Transfer Agent and the Corporation.

(b) Certificates Following Conversion. If physical certificates evidencing the Series C Preferred Stock are issued, the Corporation shall not be required to issue replacement certificates representing shares of Series C Preferred Stock on or after the Conversion Date applicable to such shares. In place of the delivery of a replacement certificate following the applicable Conversion Date, the Transfer Agent, upon receipt of the satisfactory evidence and indemnity described in clause (a) above, shall deliver the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of such shares of Series C Preferred Stock formerly evidenced by the physical certificate.

 

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SECTION 21. Taxes. (a)  Transfer Taxes. The Corporation shall pay any and all stock transfer, documentary, stamp and similar taxes that may be payable in respect of any issuance or delivery of shares of Series C Preferred Stock or shares of Common Stock or other securities issued on account of Series C Preferred Stock pursuant hereto, or certificates representing such shares or securities. The Corporation shall not, however, be required to pay any such tax that may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issuance or delivery of shares of Series C Preferred Stock, shares of Common Stock or other securities in a name other than the name in which the shares of Series C Preferred Stock with respect to which such shares or other securities are issued or delivered were registered, or in respect of any payment to any Person other than a payment to the registered holder thereof, and shall not be required to make any such issuance, delivery or payment unless and until the Person otherwise entitled to such issuance, delivery or payment has paid to the Corporation the amount of any such tax or has established, to the satisfaction of the Corporation, that such tax has been paid or is not payable.

(b) Withholding. All payments and distributions (or deemed distributions) on the shares of Series C Preferred Stock (and on the shares of Common Stock received upon their conversion) shall be subject to withholding and backup withholding of taxes to the extent required by law, subject to applicable exemptions, and amounts withheld, if any, shall be treated as received by the Person in respect of which such withholding (or backup withholding) was made. The Corporation shall promptly notify a Holder if it determines that it has such requirement to withhold and give such Holder a reasonable opportunity to provide any form or certificate to reduce or eliminate such withholding. Within a reasonable amount of time after making such withholding payment, the Corporation shall furnish the Holder with copies of any tax certificate or other documentation evidencing such payment.

(c) Indemnity. If the Corporation remits amounts to a taxing authority representing amounts required to be withheld under applicable law with respect to a Holder (as determined by the Corporation in its sole discretion), then such Holder shall indemnify the Corporation for the full amount remitted (including interest, penalties, additions and related expenses), to the extent such amounts were not previously offset against a cash payment otherwise payable to such Holder hereunder.

SECTION 22. Notices. All notices, requests, permissions, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under this Certificate shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or sent by facsimile or email or sent, postage prepaid, by registered, certified or express mail or overnight courier service and shall be deemed given when so delivered by hand or facsimile, or if mailed, three days after mailing (one Business Day in the case of express mail or overnight courier service) to the parties at the following addresses or facsimiles or emails (or at such other address or facsimile or email for a party as shall be specified by like notice): (i) if to the Corporation, to its office at Avon Products, Inc., 777 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-1307 (Attention: General Counsel) or (ii) if to any Holder, to such Holder at the address of such Holder as listed in the stock record books of the Corporation (which may include the records of the Transfer Agent).

 

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SECTION 23. Facts Ascertainable. When the terms of this Certificate refer to a specific agreement or other document to determine the meaning or operation of a provision hereof, the Secretary of the Corporation shall maintain a copy of such agreement or document at the principal executive offices of the Corporation, and a copy thereof shall be provided free of charge to any Holder who makes a request therefor. The Secretary of the Corporation shall also maintain a written record of the Issue Date, the number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued to a Holder and the date of each such issuance, and shall furnish such written record free of charge to any Holder who makes a request therefor.

SECTION 24. Waiver. Notwithstanding any provision in this Certificate to the contrary, (a) any provision contained herein and any right of the Holders granted hereunder may be waived as to all shares of Series C Preferred Stock (and the Holders thereof) upon the written consent of the Holders of a majority of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock then outstanding and (b) any right of the Investor Parties granted hereunder may be waived as to all Investor Parties upon the written consent of the Majority Investor Parties.

SECTION 25. Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Certificate to a Section, such reference shall be to a Section of this Certificate unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Certificate are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Certificate. The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning as the word “shall”. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Certificate, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The words “hereof”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import, when used in this Certificate, shall refer to this Certificate as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Certificate. The word “or” shall not be exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and shall not simply mean “if”. All references to “$” mean the lawful currency of the United States of America. The definitions contained in this Certificate are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such terms, and references to the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall include each other gender. Except as specifically stated herein, any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, including (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes and references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein. Except as otherwise specified herein, references to a Person are also to its permitted successors and assigns. If any time period for giving notice or taking action hereunder expires on a day which is not a Business Day, the time period shall automatically be extended to the Business Day immediately following such non-Business Day.

SECTION 26. Severability. If any term of the Series C Preferred Stock set forth herein is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced because of any law or public policy, all other conditions and provisions set forth herein which can be given effect without the invalid, illegal or unenforceable term shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect, and no term herein set forth will be deemed dependent upon any other such term unless so expressed herein.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate to be duly executed in its corporate name on this 26th day of February 2016.

 

AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
By  

/s/ James S. Scully

Name:   James S. Scully
Title:   Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 3.2

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT

OF

THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

AVON PRODUCTS, INC.

Under Section 805 of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York

The undersigned, James S. Scully, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Avon Products, Inc. (the “ Corporation ”), pursuant to the provisions of Sections 502 and 805 of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York, does hereby certify as follows:

1. The name of the Corporation is Avon Products, Inc. and the name under which the Corporation was formed is California Perfume Company, Inc.

2. The Certificate of Incorporation forming the Corporation was filed by the Department of State of the State of New York on January 27, 1916.

3. The Corporation is presently authorized to issue 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock having a par value of $1.00 per share (the “ Preferred Stock ”). No series of Preferred Stock is presently outstanding. As authorized by Section 502 of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York (“ NYBCL ”) and Article III of the Corporation’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “ Certificate of Incorporation ”), the Board of Directors of the Corporation has, before issuance, fixed the designation, preferences, privileges and voting power, and the restrictions and qualifications, of a new series of Preferred Stock to be known as Series D Preferred Stock.

4. The Certificate of Incorporation is hereby amended by the addition of the provisions set forth below in this Certificate (this “ Certificate ”), setting forth the number, designation, preferences, privileges and voting power of the Series D Preferred Stock as fixed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation and the restrictions and qualifications thereof.

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Pursuant to the authority expressly vested in the Board of Directors of the Corporation by the Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors of the Corporation has duly authorized and approved, and created and provided for the issuance of, a series of Preferred Stock, in the amount and with the designation, preferences, privileges and voting powers and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and any qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, as set forth below in this Certificate, which has been duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

SECTION 1. Designation and Amount. The shares of such series of Preferred Stock shall be designated as “Series D Preferred Stock” (the “ Series D Preferred Stock ”) and the number of authorized shares constituting the Series D Preferred Stock shall be 400,000. Such


number of shares may be increased or decreased by resolution of the Board (as defined herein); provided that no decrease shall reduce the number of shares of Series D Preferred Stock to a number less than the number of shares of Series D Preferred Stock then outstanding plus the number of shares reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding options, rights or warrants or upon the conversion of any outstanding securities issued by the Corporation convertible into Series D Preferred Stock or payment of dividends on any outstanding securities issued by the Corporation payable in Series D Preferred Stock. Each share of Series D Preferred Stock shall rank equally in all respects and shall be subject to the following provisions of this Certificate. The Corporation shall not have the authority to issue fractional shares of Series D Preferred Stock.

SECTION 2. Definitions. As used herein with respect to Series D Preferred Stock:

Affiliate ” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, such specified Person; provided that the Corporation and its Subsidiaries shall not be deemed to be Affiliates of the Investor or any of its Affiliates. For the purposes of this definition, “ control ”, when used with respect to any specified Person, means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms “ controlling ” and “ controlled ” have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

Any Person shall be deemed to “ beneficially own ”, to have “ beneficial ownership ” of, or to be “ beneficially owning ” any securities (which securities shall also be deemed “ beneficially owned ” by such Person) that such Person is deemed to “beneficially own” within the meaning of Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act; provided that any Person shall be deemed to beneficially own any securities that such Person has the right to acquire, whether or not such right is exercisable immediately.

Board ” means the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Business Day ” means any weekday that is not a day on which banking institutions in New York, New York are authorized or required by law, regulation or executive order to be closed.

Capital Stock ” means any and all shares of, interests in, rights to purchase, warrants to purchase, options for, participations in or other equivalents of or interests in (however designated) stock issued by the Corporation.

Certificate ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals above.

Certificate of Incorporation ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals above.

Change of Control ” means the occurrence of one of the following:

(i) a “person” or “group” within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act obtains direct or indirect ultimate beneficial ownership of Voting Stock representing more than 50% of the voting power of the outstanding Voting Stock, other than any

 

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transaction in which Persons that beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, Voting Stock immediately prior to such transaction beneficially own, directly or indirectly, shares of capital stock representing a majority of the total voting power of all outstanding classes of shares of capital stock of the continuing or surviving Person or the ultimate resulting Parent Entity immediately after the transaction;

(ii) consummation of (x) any consolidation, merger or share exchange of the Corporation or any sale, lease or other transfer of all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any Person other than one or more of the Corporation’s Subsidiaries, in each case pursuant to which the Common Stock will be converted into, or receive a distribution of the proceeds in, cash, securities or other property or (y) any recapitalization, reclassification or other extraordinary transaction in which all or substantially all of the Common Stock is exchanged for or converted into cash, securities or other property; provided that neither (x) nor (y) shall include any such consolidation, merger, share exchange, recapitalization, reclassification or similar extraordinary transactions in which Persons that beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, Voting Stock immediately prior to such transaction beneficially own, directly or indirectly, shares of capital stock representing a majority of the total voting power of all outstanding classes of shares of capital stock of the continuing or surviving Person or the ultimate resulting Parent Entity immediately after the transaction; or

(iii) any transaction or series of transactions by which the Corporation or any successor or Parent Entity thereof is organized outside the United States of America.

Change of Control Effective Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8(a) .

Change of Control Repurchase ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8(a) .

close of business ” means 5:00 p.m. (New York City time).

Closing Price ” of the Common Stock on any date of determination means the closing sale price or, if no closing sale price is reported, the last reported sale price, of shares of Common Stock on the NYSE on such date. If the Common Stock is not traded on the NYSE on any date of determination, the Closing Price of the Common Stock on such date of determination means the closing sale price as reported in the composite transactions for the principal United States securities exchange or automated quotation system on which the Common Stock is so listed or quoted, or, if no closing sale price is reported, the last reported sale price on the principal United States securities exchange or automated quotation system on which the Common Stock is so listed or quoted, or if the Common Stock is not so listed or quoted on a United States securities exchange or automated quotation system, the last quoted bid price for the Common Stock in the over-the-counter market as reported by OTC Market Group, Inc. or any similar organization, or, if that bid price is not available, the market price of the Common Stock on that date as determined by an Independent Financial Advisor retained by the Corporation for such purpose.

Common Stock ” means the common stock, par value $0.25 per share, of the Corporation or its successor.

 

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Common Stock Requirements ” means:

(i) the arithmetic average of the VWAP per share of Common Stock for each of the ten (10) consecutive full Trading Days immediately prior to the payment of any Regular Dividend in Common Stock, exceeds $3.00 per share;

(ii) the average daily trading volume for the last thirty (30) Trading Days exceeds three (3) times the number of shares of Common Stock issued as a dividend under this Certificate, the Series C Certificate of Amendment or any other certificate of amendment of the Corporation providing for the issuance of preferred stock (collectively, the “ Preferred Certificates ”) within the last ninety (90) calendar days (including the current dividend payment);

(iii) the number of shares of Common Stock held by non-Affiliates of the Corporation exceeds ten (10) times the number of shares issued as a dividend under the Preferred Certificates within the last ninety (90) calendar days (including the current dividend payment);

(iv) a registration statement relating to all such shares of Common Stock to be issued with respect to any dividend payment shall be effective with the SEC and such shares shall be listed on the NYSE or another National Securities Exchange;

(v) the Corporation shall have obtained the approval of its stockholders for the issuance of Common Stock as dividends, if required by the rules of the NYSE or other National Securities Exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed or applicable law;

(vi) as of the date of payment of any Regular Dividend in Common Stock, pro forma for such payment, no default or event of default exists under any agreement relating to material Debt of the Corporation or its Subsidiaries which is outstanding on the date of such Regular Dividend payment;

(vii) as of the date of payment of any Regular Dividend in Common Stock, pro forma for such payment, no Event of Noncompliance exists under the Preferred Certificates, other than an Event of Noncompliance which would be cured by such payment of a Regular Dividend or concurrent payment under the other Preferred Certificates;

(viii) shares of Common Stock being issued in such Regular Dividend payment shall not be subject to any transfer restrictions under any agreement between the Holder or its Affiliates, on the one hand, and the Corporation or its Subsidiaries, on the other hand; and

(ix) neither the Holder receiving the shares of Common Stock nor, if applicable, the Preferred Directors are, on the date of such payment, subject to restrictions in trading in securities of the Corporation pursuant to the Corporation’s policies relating to trading in the securities (including restrictions on the Preferred Directors due to their possession of material nonpublic information).

Corporation ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals above.

Debt ” has the meaning set forth in the Revolving Credit Agreement.

 

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Dividend Payment Price ” means the arithmetic average of the VWAP per share of Common Stock for each of the five (5) consecutive full Trading Days ending on the Trading Day prior to the payment of a Regular Dividend in Common Stock.

Dividend Rate ” means 1.25%, as adjusted by Section 13(b) .

Event of Noncompliance ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13 .

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

Final Change of Control Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8(c) .

Holder ” means a Person in whose name shares of the Series D Preferred Stock are registered, which Person shall be treated by the Corporation, Transfer Agent, Registrar and paying agent as the absolute owner of the shares of Series D Preferred Stock for the purpose of making payment and settling conversions and for all other purposes; provided that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, no Person that has received shares of Series D Preferred Stock in violation of Article V of the Investor Rights Agreement shall be a Holder, and the Transfer Agent, Registrar and paying agent, as applicable, shall not, unless directed otherwise by the Corporation, recognize any such Person as a Holder.

Independent Financial Advisor ” means an accounting, appraisal, investment banking firm or consultant of nationally recognized standing; provided , however , that such firm or consultant is (i) not an Affiliate of the Corporation and (ii) so long as the Investor Parties beneficially own at least 5.0% of the outstanding shares of Series D Preferred Stock, is reasonably acceptable to the Investor Parties.

Investment Agreement ” means the investment agreement between the Corporation and the Investor dated as of December 17, 2015.

Investor ” means Cleveland Apple Investor L.P. (f/k/a/ Cleveland Apple Investor LLC).

Investor Party ” or “ Investor Parties ”, as applicable, means the Investor and each Affiliate of the Investor to whom shares of Series D Preferred Stock or Common Stock are transferred pursuant to and in accordance with Section 5.02 of the Investor Rights Agreement.

Investor Related Parties ” has the meaning set forth in Section 15 .

Investor Rights Agreement ” means the investor rights agreement between the Corporation and the Investor dated as of the Closing Date (as defined in the Investment Agreement), with respect to certain terms and conditions concerning, among other things, additional rights of and restrictions on the Holders.

Investor Transactions ” has the meaning set forth in Section 15 .

Issuance Date ” means, with respect to any share of Series D Preferred Stock, the date of issuance of such share.

Issue Date ” means the Closing Date (as defined in the Investment Agreement).

 

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Junior Stock ” means the Common Stock and any other class or series of Capital Stock now existing or hereafter authorized other than (i) the Series C Preferred Stock and the Series D Preferred Stock, (ii) any class or series of Parity Stock and (iii) any class or series of Senior Stock. “Junior Stock” shall include any rights, options or warrants exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Junior Stock.

Majority Investor Parties ” means, as of any date of determination, Investor Parties that beneficially own (excluding any duplicative beneficial ownership) shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of Common Stock that were issued upon conversion of shares of Series C Preferred Stock that represent, in the aggregate and on an as converted basis, more than 50.0% of the number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of Common Stock that were issued upon conversion of shares of Series C Preferred Stock, on an as converted basis, held by the Investor Parties as of the applicable date of determination.

Mandatory Redemption ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9(a) .

Market Disruption Event ” means any of the following events:

(a) any suspension of, or limitation imposed on, trading of the Common Stock by any exchange or quotation system on which the Closing Price is determined pursuant to the definition of the term “Closing Price” (the “ Relevant Exchange ”) during the one-hour period prior to the close of trading for the regular trading session on the Relevant Exchange (or for purposes of determining the VWAP per share of Common Stock, any period or periods aggregating one half-hour or longer during the regular trading session on the relevant day) and whether by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the Relevant Exchange as to securities generally, or otherwise relating to the Common Stock or options contracts relating to the Common Stock on the Relevant Exchange; or

(b) any event that disrupts or impairs (as determined by the Corporation in its reasonable discretion) the ability of market participants during the one-hour period prior to the close of trading for the regular trading session on the Relevant Exchange (or for purposes of determining the VWAP per share of Common Stock, any period or periods aggregating one half-hour or longer during the regular trading session on the relevant day) in general to effect transactions in, or to obtain market values for, the Common Stock on the Relevant Exchange or to effect transactions in, or to obtain market values for, options contracts relating to the Common Stock on the Relevant Exchange.

National Securities Exchange ” means the NYSE or the NASDAQ Stock Market.

North America Investment Agreement ” means the Separation and Investment Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2015, among the Corporation, C-A NA LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation, and Cleveland NA Investors LLC.

NYBCL ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals above.

NYSE ” means the New York Stock Exchange and its successors.

 

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Parent Entity ” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person of which such first Person is a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary.

Parity Stock ” means any class or series of Capital Stock hereafter authorized that expressly ranks on a parity basis with the Series D Preferred Stock as to dividend rights, rights of redemption and rights on the distribution of assets on any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation. “Parity Stock” shall include the Series C Preferred Stock and any rights, options or warrants exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Parity Stock.

Participating Dividends ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(a) .

Permitted Secured Debt ” means indebtedness of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the amount of indebtedness permitted to be secured by the terms the Revolving Credit Agreement and designated as “Permitted Secured Debt” by the Corporation to the Holders (it being understood that indebtedness incurred under the Revolving Credit Agreement shall be deemed to be “Permitted Secured Debt”).

Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, estate, unincorporated organization, governmental entity or other entity.

Preferred Certificates ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of the term “ Common Stock Requirements ”.

Preferred Stock ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals above.

Pro Rated Regular Dividends ” means, as of any date of determination, an amount of cash equal to the product of (i) the Stated Dividend Value multiplied by (ii) the product of (A) the Dividend Rate multiplied by (B) the lesser of one (1) and the quotient of (x) the number of days since, but not including, the last Regular Dividend Calculation Date to, and including, the date of determination, divided by (y) 90.

Redemption Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9(a) .

Redemption Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9(a) .

Registrar ” means the Transfer Agent acting in its capacity as registrar for the Series D Preferred Stock, and its successors and assigns.

 

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Regular Dividend Calculation Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(b) .

Regular Dividends ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(b) .

Relevant Exchange ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of the term “Market Disruption Event”.

Revolving Credit Agreement ” means the revolving credit agreement, dated as of June 5, 2015, among, inter alios , the Corporation, Avon International Operations, Inc. and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, as in effect on December 17, 2015.

SEC ” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Senior Stock ” means any class or series of Capital Stock hereafter authorized that expressly ranks senior to the Series D Preferred Stock and has preference or priority over the Series D Preferred Stock as to dividend rights, rights of redemption or rights on the distribution of assets on any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation. “Senior Stock” shall include any rights, options or warrants exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Senior Stock.

Series C Certificate of Amendment ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of the term “Series C Preferred Stock”.

Series C Preferred Stock ” means the series of Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share, having the powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, as set forth in the Certificate of Amendment of the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Department of the State of New York on the date this Certificate is first filed with the Department of the State of New York (the “ Series C Certificate of Amendment ”).

Series D Preferred Stock ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1 .

Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, another Person, an amount of the voting securities, other voting rights or voting partnership interests of which is sufficient to elect at least a majority of its board of directors or other governing body (or, if there are no such voting interests, more than 50% of the equity interests of which) is owned directly or indirectly by such first Person.

Stated Dividend Value ” on any Regular Dividend Calculation Date means $1,000 per share of Series D Preferred Stock plus, without duplication, any accrued and unpaid Regular Dividends accumulated prior to such Regular Dividend Calculation Date.

Stated Value ” means $1,000 per share of Series D Preferred Stock, as such amount may be (x) increased by the per share amount of any undeclared or (without duplication) unpaid Regular Dividend pursuant to Section (4)(c)  and (y) decreased, effective as of the date of such payment, by the per share amount of any previously accumulated and unpaid Regular Dividend previously added to the Stated Value upon payment in cash or, as permitted in Section 9 , in shares of Common Stock.

Trading Day ” means a Business Day on which the Relevant Exchange is open for business and on which there has not occurred a Market Disruption Event.

Transaction Document ” has the meaning set forth in the North America Investment Agreement.

 

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Transfer Agent ” means the Person acting as Transfer Agent, Registrar and paying agent for the Series D Preferred Stock, and such Person’s successors and assigns. The Transfer Agent initially shall be Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

Voting Stock ” means the Common Stock, the Series C Preferred Stock and any other Capital Stock of the Corporation having the right to vote generally in any election of directors of the Board.

VWAP ” per share of Common Stock on any Trading Day means the per share volume-weighted average price as displayed under the heading Bloomberg VWAP on Bloomberg (or, if Bloomberg ceases to publish such price, any successor service reasonably chosen by the Corporation) page “AVP (equity) AQR” (or its equivalent successor if such page is not available) in respect of the period from the open of trading on the relevant Trading Day until the close of trading on such Trading Day (or if such volume-weighted average price is unavailable, the market price of one share of Common Stock on such Trading Day determined, using a volume-weighted average method, by an Independent Financial Advisor retained by the Corporation for such purpose).

SECTION 3. Rank . The Series D Preferred Stock shall, with respect to payment of dividends, rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, or otherwise, (i) rank senior and prior to the Common Stock and each other class or series of Junior Stock, (ii) rank on a parity with each other class or series of Parity Stock and (iii) rank junior to each class or series of Senior Stock, in each case whether such Junior Stock, Parity Stock or Senior Stock, as applicable, is outstanding as of the date of this Certificate or issued in the future.

SECTION 4. Dividends. (a) Holders shall be entitled to participate equally and ratably with the holders of shares of Common Stock in all dividends and distributions paid in cash on the shares of Common Stock as if each share of Series D Preferred Stock were converted into one (1) share of Common Stock (the “ Participating Dividends ”). Participating Dividends shall be payable when, as and if declared by the Board, provided that Participating Dividends shall be payable on the same terms and on the same date as the applicable dividend is paid to the holders of Common Stock.

(b) Regular Dividends shall be calculated on a quarterly basis on the last day of each fiscal quarter (each such day a “ Regular Dividend Calculation Date ”). “ Regular Dividend ” shall mean, for any fiscal quarter, the product of (i) the Dividend Rate and (ii) the Stated Dividend Value on such Regular Dividend Calculation Date, as adjusted in accordance with this Section 4(b). In any fiscal quarter, the Regular Dividend shall be reduced by any Participating Dividends paid in such quarter, provided that in no event shall the Regular Dividend for any quarter be less than zero. During the period from the Issuance Date of any share of Series D Preferred Stock to the first Regular Dividend Calculation Date following the Issuance Date of such share, the Regular Dividend shall be calculated as an amount equal to the product of (i) the Stated Dividend Value multiplied by (ii) the product of (A) the Dividend Rate multiplied by (B) the lesser of one (1) and the quotient of (x) the number of days since the Issuance Date of such share divided by (y) 90. During the period from the last Regular Dividend Calculation Date prior to the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date to the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date, the Regular Dividend shall be calculated as an amount

 

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equal to the product of (i) the Stated Dividend Value multiplied by (ii) the product of (A) the Dividend Rate multiplied by (B) the lesser of one (1) and the quotient of (x) the number of days from such last Regular Dividend Calculation Date to the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date divided by (y) 90.

(c) Regular Dividends, whether or not declared, for each share of Series D Preferred Stock shall accrue from day to day and be cumulative beginning on the Issuance Date of such share of Series D Preferred Stock and ending on the earlier of (x) the date such share of Series D Preferred Stock ceases to be outstanding and (y) the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date; provided , however , that, except to the extent not otherwise previously paid in accordance herewith, such Regular Dividends shall be payable on the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date, when, as, and if declared by the Board. Any accrued but unpaid dividends existing after the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date shall continue to accrue, and be compounded quarterly, at 5.0% per quarter until paid. For the avoidance of doubt, Regular Dividends shall accumulate whether or not in any quarterly period there have been funds of the Corporation legally available for the payment of such Regular Dividends. The Corporation may elect to pay any such accumulated dividends in cash at any time or from time to time in whole or in part, and, effective as of the date of such payment, the Stated Value shall decrease by the per share amount so paid.

(d) Regular Dividends may, at the Corporation’s option, be paid in (i) cash or (ii) if the Common Stock Requirements are currently satisfied, in shares of Common Stock with an aggregate Dividend Payment Price equal to 103.0% of the amount of the Regular Dividend otherwise payable in cash. For the avoidance of doubt, any issuance of Common Stock in satisfaction of a dividend in accordance with this Certificate constitutes “payment” of the dividend for all purposes under this Certificate.

(e) Except as otherwise provided herein, if at any time the Corporation pays less than the total amount of Regular Dividends then accumulated with respect to the Series D Preferred Stock, such payment shall be distributed pro rata among the Holders thereof based upon the Stated Value on all shares of Series D Preferred Stock held by each such Holder. When Regular Dividends are not paid in full upon the shares of Series D Preferred Stock, all Regular Dividends declared on Series D Preferred Stock and dividends on any other Parity Stock shall be paid pro rata so that the amount of Regular Dividends so declared on the shares of Series D Preferred Stock and dividends on each such other class or series of Parity Stock shall in all cases bear to each other the same ratio as accumulated dividends (for the full amount of dividends that would be payable for the most recently payable quarterly period if dividends were declared in full on all such Parity Stock) on the shares of Series D Preferred Stock and such other class or series of Parity Stock bear to each other.

(f) Each Regular Dividend and Participating Dividend and any other dividend declared by the Board shall be payable to the Holders of record as they appear on the stock records of the Corporation at the close of business on such record dates as may be established by the Board, which shall be not more than 30 days nor less than 10 days preceding the applicable dividend payment date.

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declared or paid or set apart for payment, or other distribution declared or made, upon any Junior Stock or Parity Stock, nor shall any Junior Stock or Parity Stock be redeemed, purchased or otherwise acquired for any consideration (nor shall any moneys be paid to or made available for a sinking fund for the redemption of any shares of any such Junior Stock or Parity Stock) by the Corporation, directly or indirectly, until all such Regular Dividends or Participating Dividends have been paid in full without the consent of a majority of the Holders; provided that the foregoing limitation shall not apply to:

(i) purchases, redemptions or other acquisitions of shares of Junior Stock or Parity Stock in connection with any employment contract, benefit plan or other similar arrangement with or for the benefit of any one or more employees, officers, directors, managers or consultants of or to the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries;

(ii) an exchange, redemption, reclassification or conversion of (A) any class or series of Junior Stock for any class or series of Junior Stock or (B) any class or series of Parity Stock for any class or series of Parity Stock;

(iii) any dividend in the form of stock, warrants, options or other rights where the dividend stock or the stock issuable upon exercise of such warrants, options or other rights is the same stock as that on which the dividend is being paid or ranks equal or junior to that stock, including any dividend paid on shares of Series D Preferred Stock in additional shares of Series D Preferred Stock;

(iv) purchases of Junior Stock through the use of the proceeds of a substantially contemporaneous sale of other shares of Junior Stock; provided that such purchases of Junior Stock do not exceed the proceeds of such sale;

(v) purchases of fractional interests in shares of Parity Stock or Junior Stock pursuant to the conversion or exchange provisions of such Parity Stock or Junior Stock or the security being converted or exchanged;

(vi) distributions of Junior Stock or rights to purchase Junior Stock; or

(vii) any dividend in connection with the implementation of a shareholders’ rights or similar plan, or the redemption or repurchase of any rights under any such.

SECTION 5. Liquidation Rights. (a)  Liquidation. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, the Holders shall, with respect to each share of Series D Preferred Stock held by each such Holder, be entitled to receive the Stated Value per share of Series D Preferred Stock out of assets legally available therefor before any payment or distribution of any assets of the Corporation shall be made or set apart for holders of any Junior Stock. Holders shall not be entitled to any further payments in the event of any such voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation other than what is expressly provided for in this Section 5 .

(b) Partial Payment. If the assets of the Corporation are not sufficient to pay in full the aggregate liquidating distributions required to be paid pursuant to Section 5(a) to all Holders and all holders of any Parity Stock having pari passu rights as to dissolution, liquidation

 

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or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, the amounts distributed to the Holders and to the holders of all such Parity Stock shall be paid pro rata in accordance with the respective aggregate liquidating distributions to which they would otherwise be entitled if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full.

(c) Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets Not Liquidation. For purposes of this Section 5 , the sale, conveyance, exchange or transfer (for cash, shares of stock, securities or other consideration) of all or substantially all or any part of the property and assets of the Corporation shall not be deemed a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, nor shall the merger, consolidation, statutory exchange or any other business combination transaction of the Corporation into or with any other Person or the merger, consolidation, statutory exchange or any other business combination transaction of any other Person into or with the Corporation be deemed to be a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation.

SECTION 6. [Reserved]

SECTION 7. [Reserved]

SECTION 8. Change of Control Repurchase. (a) Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, each Holder of outstanding shares of Series D Preferred Stock shall have the option, during the period beginning on the effective date of the Change of Control (the “ Change of Control Effective Date ”) and ending on the date that is twenty (20) Business Days after the Final Change of Control Notice is sent to Holders, to require the Corporation (or its successor) to purchase, out of funds legally available therefor, any or all of its shares of Series D Preferred Stock at a purchase price per share of Series D Preferred Stock, payable in cash, equal to the applicable Stated Value (a “ Change of Control Repurchase ”); provided that no payment of any kind shall be made to such Holder in connection with a Change of Control Repurchase until all commitments under any then outstanding Permitted Secured Debt are terminated and all obligations with respect thereto are repaid in full in cash (and all letters of credit issued thereunder are cash collateralized or backstopped in a manner satisfactory to the issuer thereof).

(b) Initial Change of Control Notice. On or before the twentieth (20th) Business Day prior to the date on which the Corporation anticipates consummating a Change of Control (or, if later, promptly after the Corporation discovers that a Change of Control will or is reasonably likely to occur or has occurred), a written notice shall be sent by or on behalf of the Corporation, by overnight courier, to the Holders as they appear in the records of the Corporation. Such notice shall contain the date on which the Change of Control is anticipated to be effected (or, if applicable, the date on which a Change of Control has occurred).

(c) Final Change of Control Notice. On the Change of Control Effective Date (or if the Corporation discovers that a Change of Control has occurred, promptly following the date of such discovery), a final written notice (the “ Final Change of Control Notice ”) shall be sent by or on behalf of the Corporation, by overnight courier, to the Holders as they appear in the records of the Corporation. Such notice shall contain:

(i) the date, which shall be twenty (20) Business Days after the Final Change of Control Notice is sent to Holders, by which the Holder must elect to effect a Change of Control Repurchase;

 

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(ii) the purchase date for such shares, which shall be no greater than twenty (20) Business Days from the date by which the Holder must elect to effect a Change of Control Repurchase; and

(iii) the instructions a Holder must follow to effect a Change of Control Repurchase in connection with such Change of Control.

(d) Change of Control Repurchase Procedure. To exercise a Change of Control Repurchase, a Holder must, no later than 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the date by which such election must be made, surrender to the Transfer Agent the certificates (if any) representing the shares of Series D Preferred Stock to be sold and indicate in writing that it is electing to effect a Change of Control Repurchase pursuant to Section 8(a).

(e) Delivery upon Change of Control Repurchase. Upon a Change of Control Repurchase, the Corporation shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Holder by mail or wire transfer (at the Holder’s election) the purchase price payable upon the purchase by the Corporation of such Holder’s shares of Series D Preferred Stock.

(f) Unpurchased Shares Remain Outstanding. If a Holder does not elect to effect a Change of Control Repurchase pursuant to this Section 8 with respect to all of its shares of Series D Preferred Stock, the shares of Series D Preferred Stock held by it and not surrendered for purchase will remain outstanding until otherwise subsequently converted, redeemed, reclassified or canceled.

(g) Partial Exercise of Change of Control Repurchase. In the event that a Change of Control Repurchase is effected with respect to shares of Series D Preferred Stock representing less than all the shares of Series D Preferred Stock held by a Holder, upon such Change of Control Repurchase, the Corporation shall execute and the Transfer Agent shall, unless otherwise instructed in writing by the Corporation, countersign and deliver to such Holder, at the expense of the Corporation, a certificate evidencing the shares of Series D Preferred Stock held by the Holder as to which a Change of Control Repurchase was not effected.

SECTION 9. Mandatory Redemption. (a) At any time but not later than on the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date (any such date, a “ Redemption Date ”), the Corporation shall redeem all of the outstanding shares of the Series D Preferred Stock at a redemption price per share of Series D Preferred equal to the Stated Value (for purposes of this Section 9, the “ Redemption Price ”) (collectively, a “ Mandatory Redemption ”).

(b) The Redemption Price shall be payable, at the Corporation’s option, (i) in cash, (ii) if the Common Stock Requirements are met on the Redemption Date, in shares of Common Stock, or (iii) a combination thereof. If any portion of the Redemption Price is paid in shares of Common Stock, the number of shares of Common Stock shall be equal to 103.0% of the quotient of (x) such portion of the Redemption Price divided by (y) the Dividend Payment Price.

 

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SECTION 10. [Reserved]

SECTION 11. Merger. Unless consented to by holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Series D Preferred Stock, the Corporation shall not consolidate with or merge into any other Person or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of its properties and assets to any Person, and the Corporation shall not permit any Person to consolidate with or merge into the Corporation, in a transaction in which the Corporation is not the surviving entity, unless the Person formed by such consolidation or into which the Corporation is merged or the Person which acquires by conveyance or transfer, or which leases, the properties and assets of the Corporation shall be a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or trust and shall either (a) issue to the Holders a kind and amount of securities having the same rights, preferences or privileges and voting power as the of shares of Series D Preferred Stock or (b) redeem all the outstanding shares of Series D Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 9 .

SECTION 12. Adverse Changes.

(a) As long as any shares of Series D Preferred Stock are outstanding, unless a greater percentage shall be required by applicable law, the vote or consent of the Holders of at least a majority of the shares of Series D Preferred Stock outstanding at such time, voting together as a separate class, given in person or by proxy, either in writing without a meeting or by vote at any meeting called for the purpose, will be necessary for effecting or validating any amendment, alteration, repeal or waiver of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation (including this Certificate) that would adversely affect the relative rights, preferences or privileges or voting power of the Series D Preferred Stock, whether or not such approval is required pursuant to the NYBCL.

SECTION 13. Events of Noncompliance.

(a) Definition. An “ Event of Noncompliance ” shall have occurred if (i) the Corporation fails to pay in full on or prior to the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date all unpaid Regular Dividends which have or would have accrued through and including the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Issue Date; (ii) the Corporation fails to declare and pay in full all Participating Dividends if, as and when required by Section 4 ; (iii) the Corporation fails to effect any Change of Control Repurchase as required by Section 8 ; (iv) the Corporation breaches its obligations under Section 9 ; or (v) the Corporation breaches its obligations under Section 12 and such breach has not been cured within 30 days of its occurrence. The foregoing shall constitute Events of Noncompliance whatever the reason or cause for any such Event of Noncompliance and whether it is voluntary or involuntary or is effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body and regardless of the effects of any subordination provisions. An Event of Noncompliance shall be deemed to no longer exist if, (a) in the case of an Event of Noncompliance described in clause (i) above, all such Regular Dividends have been paid in full, (b) in the case of an Event of Noncompliance described in clause (ii) above, all such Participating Dividends have been paid in full, (c) in the case of an Event of Noncompliance described in clause (iii) above, such repurchase has been effected, (d) in the case of an Event of Noncompliance described in clause (iv) or (v) above, such breach has been cured.

 

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(b) Consequences of Events of Noncompliance .

(i) If an Event of Noncompliance has occurred (other than an Event of Noncompliance pursuant to Section 13(a)(i) or Section 13(a)(v) ) and is continuing, the Dividend Rate for such outstanding Shares of Series D Preferred Stock will increase by 0.75%, effective as of the date of the Event of Noncompliance and continuing until there are no Events of Noncompliance. If an Event of Noncompliance has occurred pursuant to Section 13(a)(v) ) and is continuing, the Dividend Rate for such outstanding Shares of Series D Preferred Stock will increase by 3.75%, effective as of the date of the Event of Noncompliance and continuing until there are no Events of Noncompliance.

(ii) If any Event of Noncompliance has occurred, each Holder shall also have any other rights which such Holder is entitled to under any contract or agreement in effect at any time and any other rights which such Holder may have pursuant to applicable law.

SECTION 14. Preemptive Rights. Except as expressly provided in the Investor Rights Agreement, the Holders shall not have any preemptive rights.

SECTION 15. Corporate Opportunities. Notwithstanding anything contained herein or in any other Transaction Document, the Investor Parties, any of their respective Affiliates and any of their respective directors, officers, employees and consultants, including any Preferred Directors (collectively, the “ Investor Related Parties ”), may freely offer to any other Person or effect on behalf of itself or any other Person any other investment or business opportunity or prospective economic advantage, including those competitive with the business of the Corporation, or other transactions in which the Corporation, its subsidiaries, any member of the Board or any other shareholder of the Corporation may have an interest or expectancy, including as a result of any fiduciary duties applicable to such Person (“ Investor Transactions ”), in each case without any prior Corporation, Board or shareholder notification or approval; provided , that if the Corporation, to the Investor Party’s knowledge, is considering the same Investor Transaction, the Investor will promptly notify the Corporation of its interest in such Investor Transaction and cause each member of the Board that is an Investor Related Party to recuse himself from all Board discussions and activities relating to such Investor Transaction. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Corporation agrees and acknowledges that Investor Parties and their respective Affiliates may have both passive and non-passive interests in Persons deemed competitors of the Corporation, and that the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence shall be applicable to such competitors, their respective Affiliates and any of their respective directors, officers and employees in respect thereof. Any person or entity purchasing, holding or otherwise acquiring any interest in any shares of the Corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and to have consented to the provisions of this Section 15.

SECTION 16. Term. Except as expressly provided in this Certificate, the shares of Series D Preferred Stock shall not be redeemable or otherwise mature.

 

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SECTION 17. Creation of Capital Stock. Subject, with respect to the Investor Parties, to Section 2.08 of the Investor Rights Agreement, the Board, or any duly authorized committee thereof, without the vote of the Holders, may authorize and issue additional shares of Capital Stock.

SECTION 18. No Sinking Fund. Shares of Series D Preferred Stock shall not be subject to or entitled to the operation of a retirement or sinking fund.

SECTION 19. Transfer Agent, Registrar and Paying Agent. The duly appointed Transfer Agent, Registrar and paying agent for the Series D Preferred Stock shall be Computershare Trust Company, N.A. The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, appoint any other Person to serve as Transfer Agent, Registrar or paying agent for the Series D Preferred Stock and thereafter may remove or replace such other Person at any time. Upon any such appointment or removal, the Corporation shall send notice thereof by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the Holders.

SECTION 20. Replacement Certificates. (a)  Mutilated, Destroyed, Stolen and Lost Certificates. If physical certificates evidencing the Series D Preferred Stock are issued, the Corporation shall replace any mutilated certificate at the Holder’s expense upon surrender of that certificate to the Transfer Agent. The Corporation shall replace certificates that become destroyed, stolen or lost at the Holder’s expense upon delivery to the Corporation and the Transfer Agent of satisfactory evidence that the certificate has been destroyed, stolen or lost, together with any indemnity that may be required by the Transfer Agent and the Corporation.

SECTION 21. Taxes. (a)  Transfer Taxes. The Corporation shall pay any and all stock transfer, documentary, stamp and similar taxes that may be payable in respect of any issuance or delivery of shares of Series D Preferred Stock or shares of Common Stock or other securities issued on account of Series D Preferred Stock pursuant hereto, or certificates representing such shares or securities. The Corporation shall not, however, be required to pay any such tax that may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issuance or delivery of shares of Series D Preferred Stock, shares of Common Stock or other securities in a name other than the name in which the shares of Series D Preferred Stock with respect to which such shares or other securities are issued or delivered were registered, or in respect of any payment to any Person other than a payment to the registered holder thereof, and shall not be required to make any such issuance, delivery or payment unless and until the Person otherwise entitled to such issuance, delivery or payment has paid to the Corporation the amount of any such tax or has established, to the satisfaction of the Corporation, that such tax has been paid or is not payable.

(b) Withholding. All payments and distributions (or deemed distributions) on the shares of Series D Preferred Stock shall be subject to withholding and backup withholding of taxes to the extent required by law, subject to applicable exemptions, and amounts withheld, if any, shall be treated as received by the Person in respect of which such withholding (or backup withholding) was made. The Corporation shall promptly notify a Holder if it determines that it has such requirement to withhold and give such Holder a reasonable opportunity to provide any form or certificate to reduce or eliminate such withholding. Within a reasonable amount of time after making such withholding payment, the Corporation shall furnish the Holder with copies of any tax certificate or other documentation evidencing such payment.

 

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(c) Indemnity. If the Corporation remits amounts to a taxing authority representing amounts required to be withheld under applicable law with respect to a Holder (as determined by the Corporation in its sole discretion), then such Holder shall indemnify the Corporation for the full amount remitted (including interest, penalties, additions and related expenses), to the extent such amounts were not previously offset against a cash payment otherwise payable to such Holder hereunder.

SECTION 22. Notices. All notices, requests, permissions, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under this Certificate shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or sent by facsimile or email or sent, postage prepaid, by registered, certified or express mail or overnight courier service and shall be deemed given when so delivered by hand or facsimile, or if mailed, three days after mailing (one Business Day in the case of express mail or overnight courier service) to the parties at the following addresses or facsimiles or emails (or at such other address or facsimile or email for a party as shall be specified by like notice): (i) if to the Corporation, to its office at Avon Products, Inc., 777 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-1307 (Attention: General Counsel) or (ii) if to any Holder, to such Holder at the address of such Holder as listed in the stock record books of the Corporation (which may include the records of the Transfer Agent).

SECTION 23. Facts Ascertainable. When the terms of this Certificate refer to a specific agreement or other document to determine the meaning or operation of a provision hereof, the Secretary of the Corporation shall maintain a copy of such agreement or document at the principal executive offices of the Corporation, and a copy thereof shall be provided free of charge to any Holder who makes a request therefor. The Secretary of the Corporation shall also maintain a written record of the Issue Date, the number of shares of Series D Preferred Stock issued to a Holder and the date of each such issuance, and shall furnish such written record free of charge to any Holder who makes a request therefor.

SECTION 24. Waiver. Notwithstanding any provision in this Certificate to the contrary, (a) any provision contained herein and any right of the Holders granted hereunder may be waived as to all shares of Series D Preferred Stock (and the Holders thereof) upon the written consent of the Holders of a majority of the shares of Series D Preferred Stock then outstanding and (b) any right of the Investor Parties granted hereunder may be waived as to all Investor Parties upon the written consent of the Majority Investor Parties.

SECTION 25. Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Certificate to a Section, such reference shall be to a Section of this Certificate unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Certificate are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Certificate. The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning as the word “shall”. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Certificate, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The words “hereof”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import, when used in this Certificate, shall refer to this Certificate as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Certificate. The word “or” shall not be exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and shall not simply mean “if”. All references to “$” mean the lawful currency of the United States of America. The definitions contained in this Certificate are applicable to the singular as well as

 

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the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such terms, and references to the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall include each other gender. Except as specifically stated herein, any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, including (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes and references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein. Except as otherwise specified herein, references to a Person are also to its permitted successors and assigns. If any time period for giving notice or taking action hereunder expires on a day which is not a Business Day, the time period shall automatically be extended to the Business Day immediately following such non-Business Day.

SECTION 26. Severability. If any term of the Series D Preferred Stock set forth herein is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced because of any law or public policy, all other conditions and provisions set forth herein which can be given effect without the invalid, illegal or unenforceable term shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect, and no term herein set forth will be deemed dependent upon any other such term unless so expressed herein.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate to be duly executed in its corporate name on this 26th day of February 2016.

 

AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
By  

/s/ James S. Scully

Name:   James S. Scully
Title:   Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 3.3

March 1, 2016

BY-LAWS

OF

AVON PRODUCTS, INC.

ARTICLE I

OFFICES

Section 1. Location . The principal office of the corporation shall be located in the City of New York, County of New York. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the corporation served upon him is 777 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10017-1376.

The corporation may also have other offices at such places either within or without the State of New York as the board of directors may from time to time designate or the business of the corporation may require.

ARTICLE II

MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS

Section 1. Annual Meeting . The annual meeting of the shareholders of the corporation, for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said meeting, shall be held annually at such place within or without the State of New York as may from time to time be designated by the directors and set forth in the notice of the meeting. The meeting shall be held on the first Thursday in May or on such other date during the months of April or May in each year as may from time to time be designated by the directors and set forth in the notice of the meeting. The chairman of the board of directors, or another member of the board of directors appointed by the chairman, shall be the presiding officer at every meeting of the shareholders of the corporation.


Section 2. Special Meetings . Special meetings of shareholders, unless otherwise prescribed by law, may be called for any purpose or purposes at any time by the chairman of the board or by the order of the board of directors, and special meetings of shareholders prescribed by law for the election of directors shall be called by the board of directors or by the secretary or an assistant secretary upon demand as prescribed by law. Such meetings shall, except as otherwise prescribed by law, be held at such time and place within or without the State of New York as shall be designated by the person, or by the order of the board of directors, calling such meeting.

Section 3. Notice of Meetings . A copy of the notice of every annual and special meeting of shareholders, other than any meeting the giving of notice of which is otherwise prescribed by law, stating the place, date and hour thereof, and in the case of any special meeting, indicating that it is being issued by or at the direction of the person or persons calling the meeting and setting forth the purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given personally, electronically, or mailed, at least 10 but not more than 50 days before such meeting, to each shareholder of record entitled to vote thereat. If sent electronically, such notice shall be directed to the e-mail address provided by the shareholder in writing. If mailed, such copy shall be deposited in the United States mail with postage thereon prepaid, directed to each such shareholder at his or her address as the same appears on the record of shareholders of the corporation or, if a shareholder shall have filed with the secretary of the corporation a written request that notices to him or her be mailed to some other address, then directed to him or her at such other address. If at any meeting, annual or special, action is proposed to be taken which would, if taken, entitle shareholders fulfilling the requirements of law to receive payment for their shares, the notice of the meeting shall include a statement of that purpose and to that effect.

Section 4. Quorum . At all meetings of shareholders, except as otherwise expressly provided by law, there shall be present either in person or by proxy shareholders of record holding at least a majority of the shares entitled to vote at such meetings in order to constitute a quorum, but less than a quorum shall have the power to adjourn any meeting until a quorum shall be present. The presiding officer at any meeting of shareholders may adjourn such meeting at any time for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present or for any other reason. When a quorum is once present to organize a meeting, it is not broken by the subsequent withdrawal of any shareholders.

Section 5. Voting and Proxies . At every meeting of shareholders every shareholder of record shall be entitled to one vote for every share standing in his or her name on the record of shareholders on any matter to be voted upon at such meeting, unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation, and may exercise such voting right either in person or by proxy, except that no proxy shall be voted on after 11

 

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months from its date unless otherwise provided in the proxy. No share of stock shall be voted at any meeting by any person other than (i) the owner thereof registered as such on the corporation’s books on the record date fixed by the directors, or (ii) the duly appointed proxy of such registered owner. Any vote for directors and/or proposals that shall be presented at a shareholders’ meeting may be by written, telephonic or electronic means. This includes, but is not limited to, written ballots, telegrams, cablegrams, facsimile or internet transmissions, provided that such electronic transmissions are submitted with proof that such electronic transmission is authorized by the shareholder.

Section 6. Inspectors of Voting . The board of directors, in advance of any shareholders’ meeting, may appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof. If inspectors are not so appointed, the person presiding at a shareholders’ meeting may, and on the request of any shareholder entitled to vote thereat shall, appoint one or more inspectors. In case any person appointed fails to appear or act, the vacancy may be filled by appointment made by the board of directors in advance of the meeting or at the meeting by the person presiding thereat. Inspectors, none of whom shall be an officer, director or a candidate for the office of director, shall determine the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, the shares represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum, the validity and effect of proxies, and shall determine and report to the meeting as to the results of all voting (by ballot or otherwise) on all matters submitted to a vote at the meeting. Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector at such meeting with strict impartiality and according to the best of his or her ability.

Section 7. Voting List of Shareholders . A list of shareholders as of the record date, certified by the corporate officer responsible for its preparation or by a transfer agent, shall be produced at any meeting of shareholders upon the request thereat or prior thereto of any shareholder. If the right to vote at any meeting is challenged, the inspectors of election, or person presiding thereat, shall require such list of shareholders to be produced as evidence of the right of the persons challenged to vote at such meeting, and all persons who appear from such list to be shareholders entitled to vote thereat may vote at such meeting.

Section 8. Conduct of Meetings of Shareholders . Subject to the following and any other provisions of the corporation’s certificate of incorporation or these by-laws, meetings of shareholders generally shall follow accepted rules of parliamentary procedure, as determined by the presiding officer at such meeting.

 

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(a) The presiding officer of the meeting shall have absolute authority over matters of procedure, and there shall be no appeal from the ruling of the presiding officer. If the presiding officer, in his or her absolute discretion, deems it advisable to dispense with the rules of parliamentary procedure as to any meeting or any part thereof, the presiding officer shall so state and shall also state the rules under which the meeting or any part thereof shall be conducted.

(b) In order to prevent disruption or disorder which could interfere with the conduct of the business of the meeting or for any other reason deemed necessary or advisable, the presiding officer at any meeting may, in his or her sole discretion, quit the chair and announce the adjournment of the meeting; and upon his or her so doing, the meeting is thereupon adjourned.

(c) Any other motion for adjournment, if otherwise properly made, other than a motion to adjourn at the close of business of the meeting or a motion to adjourn for the purpose of tabulating votes or proxies, shall be disposed of by a per share vote.

(d) The presiding officer of the meeting may require that any person not a shareholder or the proxy of a shareholder leave the meeting.

(e) A resolution or motion shall be considered for a vote at a meeting only if (i) proposed by a shareholder or a duly authorized proxy of such a shareholder, (ii) seconded by a shareholder or a duly authorized proxy of such a shareholder (other than the individual proposing the resolution or motion) and (iii) such resolution or motion is ruled in order by the presiding officer of the meeting in his or her sole discretion, which order shall not be appealable.

(f) At any meeting called for the election of directors, the polls shall be opened and closed at the times and in the manner directed by the presiding officer of such meeting. Once the presiding officer has announced the closing of the polls, no further voting shall be permitted.

Section 9. Notice of Proposed Shareholder Business .

(a) A proposal of business to be considered by the shareholders, other than the nomination of a director, at an annual meeting of shareholders (“annual meeting”) may be made (i) pursuant to the corporation’s notice of meeting, (ii) by or at the direction of the board of directors or (iii) by any shareholder of the corporation who was a shareholder of record at the time of giving notice provided for in this Section 9, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 9. Notice of director nominations to be made pursuant to Section 14 of Article III shall be made in keeping with the requirements of that Section.

 

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(b) For an item of business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a shareholder pursuant to clause (iii) of paragraph (a) of this Section 9, the shareholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the secretary of the corporation and such item of business must otherwise be a proper matter for shareholder action. To be timely, a shareholder’s notice shall be delivered to the secretary at the principal office of the corporation not later than the close of business on the 90 th day nor earlier than the close of business on the 120 th day prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting. In the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than 30 days before or more than 60 days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder to be timely must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the 120 th day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 90 th day prior to such annual meeting or the 10 th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the corporation. In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment of an annual meeting commence a new time period for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. Such shareholder’s notice shall set forth (i) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting, the reasons for considering such business at the meeting and any material interest in such business of such shareholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made and (ii) as to the shareholder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made, (A) the name and address of such shareholder, as they appear on the corporation’s books, and of such beneficial owner, and (B) the class and number of shares of the corporation which are owned beneficially and of record by such shareholder and such beneficial owner.

(c) Only such business shall be conducted at an annual meeting as shall have been brought before the meeting in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 9 or, if applicable, in accordance with Section 14 of Article III. Except as otherwise provided by law, the presiding officer of the meeting shall have the power and duty to determine whether any business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made or proposed, as the case may be, in accordance with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 9 or, if applicable, as outlined in Section 14 of Article III and, if any proposed business is not in compliance with this Section 9 or, if applicable, Section 14 of Article III, to declare that such proposal shall be disregarded.

(d) For purposes of this Section 9, “public announcement” shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Service, Associated Press or comparable national news service or in a document publicly filed by the corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to Section 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

 

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(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 9, a shareholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the matters set forth in this Section 9. Nothing in this Section 9 shall be deemed to adversely affect any rights of shareholders to request inclusion of proposals in the corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act.

ARTICLE III

DIRECTORS

Section 1. Number, Election and Terms . The number of the directors constituting the entire board of directors shall be 11, or such other number, not less than 10 nor more than 20, as shall be fixed by the board of directors from time to time, subject to the rights of the holders of shares of any class or series of preferred stock (or shares of common stock issued upon conversion of such shares of preferred stock).

Directors shall be elected annually at the annual meeting of shareholders, to hold office until the next succeeding annual meeting. Each director shall be elected to serve until the expiration of his or her term or until his or her successor shall have been elected and qualified except in the event of the death, resignation or removal or the earlier termination of the term of office of any such director. Each director shall be at least 21 years of age. It is not necessary for a director to be a shareholder of the corporation.

Section 2. Newly Created Directorships and Vacancies . Except as otherwise provided by the certificate of incorporation, newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the number of directors and any vacancies on the board of directors resulting from death, resignation, disqualification, removal or other cause shall be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors then in office, even though less than a quorum of the board of directors. Any director elected in accordance with the preceding sentence shall hold office until the next meeting of shareholders at which the election of directors is in the regular order of business, and until such director’s successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, except in the event of the death, resignation or removal or the earlier termination of the term of office of such director. No decrease in the number of directors constituting the board of directors shall shorten the term of any incumbent director.

Section 3. Removal . Except as otherwise provided by the certificate of incorporation, any director, or the entire board of directors, may be removed from office at any time only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of all shares of the corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

 

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Section 4. Powers and Duties of the Board of Directors . Except as otherwise provided by law, the certificate of incorporation or these by-laws, the business of the corporation shall be managed by the board of directors, which may adopt such rules and regulations for that purpose and for the conduct of its meetings as it may deem proper. The board of directors may have one or more offices and keep the books, records and minutes of the corporation, except such records as are required to be kept in the State of New York, at such places as it may from time to time determine. Any of such records may be in written form or in any other form capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time. In addition to the powers and authority expressly conferred upon it by these by-laws, the board of directors may exercise all such powers of the corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are allowed by the certificate of incorporation or these by-laws.

Section 5. Chairman of the Board . The board of directors shall elect a chairman of the board from their number. The chairman of the board shall preside over the meetings of the board of directors and shall have the rights and shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the board of directors which at minimum shall include the right to (i) receive regular reports from the chief executive officer, (ii) coordinate periodic board of directors’ input and review of management’s strategic plans for the corporation, (iii) assist and advise the chief executive officer in connection with corporate strategy and personnel and organizational matters, (iv) lead the board of directors’ review of a succession plan, (v) assist and advise the chief executive officer in the development and monitoring of budgets, operations and similar plans and (vi) have a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the agenda for any special meeting of the board of directors that is not called by the chairman of the board.

Section 6. Lead Independent Director .   The board of directors shall elect a lead independent director from their number. The lead independent director shall have the right to (i) preside at all meetings of the board of directors at which the chairman of the board is not present, (ii) have a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on board of directors meeting agendas other than the agenda for any special meeting of the board of directors called by the chairman, (iii) serve as a liaison between the chairman of the board and the other members of the board (provided that, in no event shall the chairman be restricted from communicating directly with the other members of the board), and (iv) have the authority to call special meetings of the board of directors and set the agenda for any such meetings (subject to Section 5(vi) of this Article III) pursuant to Section 9 of this Article III.

 

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Section 7. First Meeting of the Board of Directors . The first meeting of the board of directors to be held after an annual meeting of shareholders for the election of directors shall be called and held for the purposes of organization, the election or appointment of officers and the transaction of such other business as may be stated in the notice thereof. The first meeting shall be held at such time and place as shall be fixed in written notice mailed to each newly elected director at his or her last known post office address or by electronic transmission to the e-mail address provided by such director at least 2 days prior to such meeting.

Section 8. Regular Meetings . Regular meetings of the board of directors shall be held at such time and place within or without the State of New York as may be determined by the board of directors from time to time, and no notice shall be required for any regular meeting. Except as otherwise provided by law, any business may be transacted at any regular meeting.

Section 9. Special Meetings . Special meetings of the board of directors may, unless otherwise prescribed by law, be called from time to time by the chairman of the board or by the lead independent director, who in each case may set the agenda for any such meetings. In addition, upon a written request directed to the chairman of the board, the lead independent director or the secretary (stating the time, place and purposes of such special meeting), a majority of the directors may request a special meeting. The chairman of the board, the lead independent director or the secretary shall then call a special meeting of the board of directors. Special meetings of the board of directors shall be held at the place where regular meetings of the board of directors are held unless otherwise fixed by the board of directors from time to time. The chairman of the board shall be given a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the agendas for any special meetings of the board of directors.

Section 10. Notice of Special Meetings . Notice of the time, place and purpose of each special meeting of the board of directors, other than any meeting the giving of notice of which is otherwise prescribed by law, shall be given to each director at least 2 hours prior to such meeting. For the purpose of this Section 10, notice will be deemed to be duly given to a director if given to him or her orally (including by telephone) or if such notice be delivered to such director in person or be mailed, sent by facsimile, e-mail or other electronic transmission, or cabled to his address as it appears upon the books of the corporation or to the address last made known in writing to the secretary of the corporation by such director as the address to which such notices are to be given.

Section 11. Quorum . At each meeting of the board of directors, one-half of the entire board of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except as provided in Section 2 of this Article III but less than a quorum may, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, adjourn a meeting until a quorum shall be present. Every act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting or adjourned session of a meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the board of directors.

 

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Section 12. Compensation of Directors and Members of Committees . The board of directors may from time to time, in its discretion, fix the amount which shall be payable to members of the board of directors and to members of any committee for attendance at the meetings of the board of directors or of such committee and for services rendered to the corporation. A director or member of the committee may serve the corporation in any other capacity and receive compensation therefor.

Section 13. Meetings by Communication Equipment . The board of directors or any committee of the board of directors may hold a meeting by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment that includes, but is not limited to, web meetings or other meetings over the internet, allowing all persons participating in the meeting to hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

Section 14. Nomination of Director Candidates .

Nominations for the election of directors may be made by the board of directors or a proxy committee appointed by the board of directors or by any shareholder entitled to vote in the election of directors generally in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Section.

 

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Advance Notice . Any shareholder entitled to vote in the election of directors intending to nominate one or more persons for election as directors at a meeting other than in accordance with Section 14(b) of this Article III may do so only if written notice of such shareholder’s intent to make such nomination is given to the secretary of the corporation not later than (i) with respect to an election to be held at an annual meeting of shareholders, 60 days in advance of such meeting, and (ii) with respect to an election to be held at a special meeting of shareholders for the election of directors, the close of business on the 7th day following the date on which notice of such meeting is first given to shareholders. Each such notice shall set forth: (a) the name and address of the shareholder who intends to make the nomination and of the person or persons to be nominated; (b) a representation that the shareholder is a holder of record of common stock of the corporation entitled to vote at such meeting and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to nominate the person or persons specified in the notice; (c) a description of all arrangements or understandings between the shareholder and each nominee and any other person or persons (naming such person or persons) pursuant to which the nomination or nominations are to be made by the shareholder; (d) such other information regarding each nominee proposed by such shareholder as would be

 

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  required to be included in a proxy statement filed pursuant to the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, had the nominee been nominated, or intended to be nominated, by the board of directors; and (e) the consent of each nominee to serve as a director of the corporation if so elected. The chairman of the meeting may refuse to acknowledge the nomination of any person not made in compliance with the foregoing procedure.

 

    (b)     Proxy Access .

 

  i. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in these by-laws, the corporation shall include in its proxy statement and on its form of proxy for an annual meeting of shareholders the name of, and the Additional Information (as defined below) relating to, any nominee for election or reelection to the board of directors who satisfies the eligibility requirements in this Section 14(b) (a “Shareholder Nominee”) and who is identified in a notice that complies with Section 14(b)(vi) of this Article III and that is timely delivered pursuant to Section 14(b)(vii) of this Article III (the “Shareholder Notice”) by a shareholder on behalf of one or more shareholders, but in no case more than twenty shareholders, who:

 

  (A) elect at the time of delivering the Shareholder Notice to have such Shareholder Nominee included in the corporation’s proxy materials,

 

  (B) as of the date of the Shareholder Notice, own (as defined below in Section 14(b)(iii) of this Article III) a number of shares that represents at least 3% of the outstanding shares of the corporation entitled to vote in the election of directors (the “Required Shares”) and has owned (as defined below in Section 14(b)(iii) of this Article III) continuously the Required Shares (as adjusted for any stock splits, stock dividends, or similar events) for at least 3 years, and

 

  (C) satisfy the additional requirements in these by-laws (such shareholder or shareholders collectively, an “Eligible Shareholder”).
  ii. For purposes of satisfying the ownership requirement under Section 14(b)(i) of this Article III:

 

  (A) the outstanding shares of the corporation owned by one or more shareholders may be aggregated, provided that the number of shareholders and other beneficial owners whose ownership of shares is aggregated for such purpose shall not exceed twenty, and

 

  (B)

two or more funds that are (1) under common management and investment control, (2) under common management and funded primarily by a single employer or (3) a “group of investment companies,” as such term is defined in Section 14(d)(1)(G)(ii) of the

 

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  Investment Company Act of 1940 (as amended from time to time the “Investment Company Act”) (such funds together under each of (1), (2) or (3) comprising a “Qualifying Fund”) shall be treated as one shareholder for the purpose of determining the aggregate number of shareholders in this paragraph and treated as one owner as defined in Section 14(b)(iii) provided that each fund comprising a Qualifying Fund otherwise meets the requirements set forth in this Section 14(b).

 

  iii. For purposes of this Section 14(b), an Eligible Shareholder “owns” only those outstanding shares of the corporation as to which the shareholder possesses both:

 

  (A) the full voting and investment rights pertaining to the shares, and

 

  (B) the full economic interest in (including the opportunity for profit and risk of loss on) such shares;

provided that the number of shares calculated in accordance with clauses (A) and (B) shall not include any shares:

(1) sold by such shareholder or any control person in any transaction that has not been settled or closed (including any short sales),

(2) borrowed by such shareholder or any control person for any purpose or purchased by such shareholder or any control person pursuant to an agreement to resell, or

(3) subject to any option, warrant, forward contract, swap, contract of sale, other derivative or similar agreement entered into by such shareholder or any of its control persons, whether any such instrument or agreement is to be settled with shares or with cash based on the notional amount or value of outstanding shares of the corporation, in any such case which instrument or agreement has, or is intended to have, or if exercised by either party thereto would have, the purpose or effect of: (I) reducing in any manner, to any extent or at any time in the future, such shareholder’s or any of its control persons’ full right to vote or direct the voting of any such shares, and/or (II) hedging, offsetting, or altering to any degree gain or loss arising from the full economic ownership of such shares by such shareholder or control person.

A shareholder “owns” shares held in the name of a nominee or other intermediary so long as the shareholder retains the right to instruct how the shares are voted with respect to the election of directors and possesses the full economic interest in the shares. A shareholder’s ownership of shares

 

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shall be deemed to continue during any period in which the shareholder has delegated any voting power by means of a proxy, power of attorney, or other instrument or arrangement that is revocable at any time by the shareholder. A shareholder’s ownership of shares shall be deemed to continue during any period in which the shareholder has loaned such shares provided that the shareholder has the power to recall such loaned shares on 5 business days’ notice. The terms “owned,” “owning” and other variations of the word “own” shall have correlative meanings. Whether outstanding shares of the corporation are “owned” for these purposes shall be determined by the board of directors.

 

  iv. No shareholder may be a member of more than one group of shareholders constituting an Eligible Shareholder under this Section 14(b). If a shareholder would otherwise qualify as a member of more than one group of shareholders constituting an Eligible Shareholder, it shall be deemed to be a member of the group with the largest shareholding as reflected in the Shareholder Notice.

 

  v. For purposes of this Section 14(b), the “Required Information” that the corporation will include in its proxy statement is:

 

  (A) the information concerning the Shareholder Nominee and the Eligible Shareholder that is required to be disclosed in the corporation’s proxy statement by the applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and as required by the principal U.S. exchange upon which the shares of the corporation are listed; and

 

  (B) if the Eligible Shareholder so elects, a written statement of the Eligible Shareholder, not to exceed 500 words, in support of its Shareholder Nominee, which must be provided at the same time as the Shareholder Notice for inclusion in the corporation’s proxy statement for the annual meeting (the “Statement”).

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 14(b), the corporation may omit from its proxy materials any information or Statement that it in good faith believes would violate any applicable law or regulation. Nothing in this Section 14(b) shall limit the corporation’s ability to solicit against, and include in its proxy materials its own statements relating to, any Eligible Shareholder or Shareholder Nominee.

 

  vi. The inclusion of the Shareholder Nominee in the proxy materials shall be subject to the delivery to the corporation of, and the Shareholder Notice shall set forth, the following:

 

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  (A) as to the Eligible Shareholder (or in the case of a group, each shareholder whose shares are aggregated for purposes of constituting an Eligible Shareholder) giving the Shareholder Notice, (1) the name and address of each such shareholder or shareholders, as they appear on the corporation’s books, and of such beneficial owner, and (2) the class and number of shares of the corporation which are owned beneficially and of record by such shareholder and such beneficial owner;

 

  (B) as to each Shareholder Nominee whom the Eligible Shareholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection to the board of directors pursuant to this Section 14(b) of this Article III, (1) the Required Information (including the Shareholder Nominee’s written consent to being named in the corporation’s proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected), and (2) a description of all direct and indirect compensation and other material monetary or voting agreements, arrangements, and understandings during the past 3 years, and any other material relationships, between or among the Eligible Shareholder and its affiliates and associates, or others acting in concert therewith, on the one hand, and each Shareholder Nominee, and each Shareholder Nominee’s respective affiliates and associates, or others acting in concert therewith, on the other hand, including, without limitation all information that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404 of Regulation S-K if the Eligible Shareholder, or any affiliate or associate thereof or person acting in concert therewith, were the “registrant” for purposes of Item 404 and the Shareholder Nominee were a director or executive officer of such registrant;

 

  (C) a copy of the Schedule 14N that has been or concurrently is filed with the SEC under Exchange Act Rule 14a-18; and

 

  (D) the written agreement of the Eligible Shareholder (or in the case of a group, each shareholder whose shares are aggregated for purposes of constituting an Eligible Shareholder) addressed to the corporation, setting forth the following additional agreements, representations, and warranties:

 

  (1) setting forth and certifying to the number of shares of the corporation it owns and has owned (as defined in Section 14(b)(iii) of this Article III) continuously for at least 3 years as of the date of the Shareholder Notice and agreeing to continue to own such shares through the date of the annual meeting, which statement shall also be included in the written statements set forth in Item 4 of the Schedule 14N filed by the Eligible Shareholder with the SEC;

 

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  (2) the Eligible Shareholder’s agreement to provide written statements from the record holder and intermediaries as required under Section 14(b)(viii) of this Article III verifying the Eligible Shareholder’s continuous ownership of the Required Shares through and as of the business day immediately preceding the date of the annual meeting;

 

  (3) the Eligible Shareholder’s representation and agreement that the Eligible Shareholder (including each member of any group of shareholders that together is an Eligible Shareholder under this Section 14(b)):

 

  I. acquired the Required Shares in the ordinary course of business and not with the intent to change or influence control at the corporation, and does not presently have such intent,

 

  II. has not nominated and will not otherwise nominate for election to the board of directors at the annual meeting any person other than the Shareholder Nominee(s) being nominated pursuant to this Section 14(b),

 

  III. has not engaged and will not engage in a, and has not been and will not be a “participant” in another person’s, “solicitation” within the meaning of Exchange Act Rule 14a-1(l), in support of the election of any individual as a director at the annual meeting other than its Shareholder Nominee or a nominee of the board of directors, and

 

  IV. will not distribute to any shareholder any form of proxy for the annual meeting other than the form distributed by the corporation; and

 

  (4) the Eligible Shareholder’s agreement to:

 

  I. assume all liability stemming from any legal or regulatory violation arising out of the Eligible Shareholder’s communications with the shareholders of the corporation or out of the information that the Eligible Shareholder provided to the corporation,

 

  II. indemnify and hold harmless the corporation and each of its directors, officers and employees individually against any liability, loss or damages in connection with any threatened or pending action, suit or proceeding, whether legal, administrative or investigative, against the corporation or any of its directors, officers or employees arising out of any nomination submitted by the Eligible Shareholder pursuant to this Section 14(b),

 

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  III. comply with all other laws and regulations applicable to any solicitation in connection with the annual meeting,

 

  IV. file all materials described below in Section 14(b)(viii)(C) of this Article III with the SEC, regardless of whether any such filing is required under Exchange Act Regulation 14A, or whether any exemption from filing is available for such materials under Exchange Act Regulation 14A,

 

  V. immediately notify the corporation if the Eligible Shareholder ceases to own any of the Required Shares prior to the date of the annual meeting,

 

  VI. intend to be present in person at the annual meeting to present its Shareholder Nominee at the meeting, and

 

  VII. provide to the corporation prior to the annual meeting such additional information as necessary or reasonably requested by the corporation; and

 

  (5) in the case of a nomination by a group of shareholders that together is an Eligible Shareholder, the designation by all group members of one group member that is authorized to act on behalf of all such members with respect to the nomination and matters related thereto, including any withdrawal of the nomination.

 

  vii. To be timely under this Section 14(b), the Shareholder Notice must be received by the secretary of the corporation not later than the close of business on the 120th day nor earlier than the close of business on the 150th day prior to the first anniversary of the date the definitive proxy statement was first released to shareholders in connection with the preceding year’s annual meeting of shareholders; provided, however that in the event the date of the current year annual meeting is more than 30 days before or more than 60 days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder to be timely must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day and not later than the close of business on the later of the 90th day prior to the current year annual meeting or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the current year annual meeting is first made by the corporation. In no event shall any adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting, or the announcement thereof, commence a new time period for the giving of the Shareholder Notice as described above.

 

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  viii. An Eligible Shareholder (or in the case of a group, each shareholder whose shares are aggregated for purposes of constituting an Eligible Shareholder) must:

 

  (A) within 5 business days after the date of the Shareholder Notice, provide one or more written statements from the record holder(s) of the Required Shares and from each intermediary through which the Required Shares are or have been held, in each case during the requisite 3-year holding period, verifying that the Eligible Shareholder owns, and has owned continuously for the preceding 3 years, the Required Shares,

 

  (B) include in the written statements provided pursuant to Item 4 of Schedule 14N filed with the SEC a statement certifying that it owns and continuously has owned, as defined in Section 14(b)(iii) of this Article III, the Required Shares for at least 3 years,

 

  (C) file with the SEC any solicitation or other communication relating to the current year annual meeting, one or more of the corporation’s directors or director nominees or any Shareholder Nominee, regardless of whether any such filing is required under Exchange Act Regulation 14A or whether any exemption from filing is available for such solicitation or other communication under Exchange Act Regulation 14A, and

 

  (D) as to any group of funds whose shares are aggregated for purposes of constituting an Eligible Shareholder, within 5 business days after the date of the Shareholder Notice, provide documentation reasonably satisfactory to the corporation that demonstrates that the funds qualify as a Qualifying Fund.

 

  ix. Within the time period specified in Section 14(b)(vii) of this Article III for delivery of the Shareholder Notice, a Shareholder Nominee must deliver to the secretary of the corporation the questionnaire, representation and agreement set forth in Section 16 of this Article III. At the request of the corporation, the Shareholder Nominee must promptly, but in any event within 5 business days of such request, submit any additional completed and signed questionnaires required of the corporation’s directors and provide to the corporation such other information as it may reasonably request. The corporation may request such additional information as necessary to permit the board of directors to determine if each Shareholder Nominee is independent under the listing standards of the principal U.S. exchange upon which the shares of the corporation are listed, any applicable rules of the SEC and any publicly disclosed standards used by the board of directors in determining and disclosing the independence of the corporation’s directors.

 

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  x. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 14(b), the corporation may omit from its proxy statement any Shareholder Nominee, and such nomination shall be disregarded and no vote on such Shareholder Nominee will occur, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such vote may have been received by the corporation, if:

 

  (A) the secretary of the corporation receives notice that the Eligible Shareholder nominating such Shareholder Nominee intends to nominate any person for election to the board of directors pursuant to the advance notice requirements for stockholder nominees for directors set forth in Section 14(a) of this Article,

 

  (B) the Eligible Shareholder materially breaches any of its agreements, representations, or warranties set forth in the Shareholder Notice, or if any of the information in the Shareholder Notice was not, when provided, true and correct or contains material omissions, or

 

  (C) the Shareholder Nominee (1) is not independent under the listing standards of the principal U.S. exchange upon which the shares of the corporation are listed, any applicable rules of the SEC, and any publicly disclosed standards used by the board of directors in determining and disclosing the independence of the corporation’s directors, (2) does not qualify as independent under the audit committee independence requirements set forth in the rules of the principal U.S. exchange on which shares of the corporation are listed, as a “non-employee director” under Exchange Act Rule 16b-3, or as an “outside director” for the purposes of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (or any successor provision), (3) is or has been, within the past 3 years, an officer or director of a competitor (as defined in Section 8 of the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914, as amended) of the corporation, or (4) is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses) or has been convicted in a criminal proceeding within the past 10 years.

 

  xi. The number of Shareholder Nominees appearing in the corporation’s proxy materials with respect to an annual meeting of shareholders shall not exceed the greater of (A) 2 or (B) 20% of the number of directors in office as of the last day on which a Shareholder Notice may be delivered pursuant to this Section 14(b) with respect to the annual meeting, or if such amount is not a whole number, the closest whole number below 20%. The following persons shall be considered Shareholder Nominees for purposes of determining when the maximum number of Shareholder Nominees provided for in this Section 14(b) has been reached: (1) any Shareholder

 

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  Nominee that was submitted by an Eligible Shareholder for inclusion in the company’s proxy materials pursuant to this Section 14(b) whom the board of directors decides to nominate as a nominee and (2) any Shareholder Nominee whose nomination is subsequently withdrawn. In the event that the number of Shareholder Nominees submitted by Eligible Shareholders pursuant to this Section 14(b) exceeds this maximum number, each Eligible Shareholder will select one Shareholder Nominee for inclusion in the corporation’s proxy materials until the maximum number is reached, going in order of the number (largest to smallest) of shares of the corporation each Eligible Shareholder disclosed as owned in its respective Shareholder Notice submitted to the corporation. If the maximum number is not reached after each Eligible Shareholder has selected one Shareholder Nominee, this selection process will continue as many times as necessary, following the same order each time, until the maximum number is reached.

 

  xii. Any Shareholder Nominee who is included in the corporation’s proxy materials for a particular annual meeting of shareholders but either (A) withdraws from or becomes ineligible or unavailable for election at the annual meeting, or (B) does not receive at least 20% of the votes cast in favor of the Shareholder Nominee’s election, will be ineligible to be a Shareholder Nominee pursuant to this Section 14(b) for the next 2 annual meetings.

Section 15.      Procedures in Uncontested Elections of Directors . Except as otherwise provided by the certificate of incorporation, in an uncontested election of directors (subject to Article VI of the certificate of incorporation), if a nominee who is an incumbent director is not elected and no successor has been elected at such meeting, the director shall promptly tender his or her resignation to the board of directors in accordance with the agreement contemplated by Section 16 of this Article. The nominating and corporate governance committee shall make a recommendation to the board of directors on whether to accept or reject the tendered resignation, or whether other action should be taken. The board of directors shall act on the tendered resignation, taking into account the committee’s recommendation and publicly disclose (in a press release, a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other broadly disseminated means of communication) its decision regarding the tendered resignation and the rationale behind the decision within 90 days from the date of the certification of the election results.

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nominating and corporate governance committee or the decision of the board of directors with respect to his or her resignation. If such incumbent director’s resignation is not accepted by the board of directors, such director shall continue to serve until the end of his or her term and until his or her successor is duly elected, or his or her earlier resignation or removal. If a director’s resignation is accepted by the board of directors pursuant to this by-law, or if a nominee for director is not elected and the nominee is not an incumbent director, then the board of directors, in its sole discretion, may fill any resulting vacancy pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of Article III of these by-laws or may decrease the size of the board of directors pursuant to the provisions of Section 1 of Article III of these by-laws and Section 702 of the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York.

Section 16. Submission of Questionnaire, Representation and Agreement . To be eligible to be a nominee for election or reelection as a director of the corporation, a person must deliver (in accordance with the time periods prescribed for delivery of notice under Section 14 of this Article) to the secretary at the principal executive offices of the corporation a written questionnaire with respect to the background and qualification of such person and the background of any other person or entity on whose behalf the nomination is being made (which questionnaire shall be provided by the secretary upon written request) and a written representation and agreement (in the form provided by the secretary upon written request) that such person (a) will abide by the requirements of Section 15 of this Article, (b) is not and will not become a party to (1) any agreement, arrangement or understanding with, and has not given any commitment or assurance to, any person or entity as to how such person, if elected as a director of the corporation, will act or vote on any issue or question (a “Voting Commitment”) that has not been disclosed to the Corporation or (2) any Voting Commitment that could limit or interfere with such person’s ability to comply, if elected as a director of the corporation, with such person’s fiduciary duties under applicable law, and (c) is not and will not become a party to any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity other than the corporation with respect to any direct or indirect compensation, reimbursement or indemnification in connection with service or action as a director that has not been disclosed therein.

ARTICLE IV

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Committees . The board of directors, by resolution or resolutions passed by a majority of the entire board of directors, may designate from among its members various committees, each consisting of 3 or more of the directors, and each of which, to the extent provided in said resolution or resolutions, shall have and may

 

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exercise such powers and authority as may be specified by the board of directors, except that no such committee shall have authority as to (1) the submission to shareholders of any action that needs shareholders’ authorization under law, (2) the filling of vacancies in the board of directors or in any committee, (3) the fixing of compensation of the directors for serving on the board of directors or on any committee, (4) the amendment or repeal of the by-laws, or the adoption of new by-laws, or (5) the amendment or repeal of any resolution of the board of directors which by its terms shall not be so amendable or repealable. The board of directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any such committee. Each such committee and the members thereof shall serve at the pleasure of the board of directors.

Section 2. Standing Committees . There shall at all times be at least 3 standing committees of the board of directors, namely an audit committee, a compensation and management development committee and a nominating and corporate governance committee. Each of the audit committee, compensation and management development committee and nominating and corporate governance committee shall consist of 3 or more directors, none of whom may be a current or former officer or employee of the corporation. The compensation committee shall, in addition to such other duties as the board of directors may specify, administer the corporation’s stock incentive plans.

Section 3. General Rules . At each meeting of a committee, one-third of the entire committee, but not less than 2 members, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Notice of the time and place of each committee meeting shall be subject to the same notice rules as are applicable to special meetings of the board of directors, except that no notice of the purpose of a committee meeting need be stated. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of a committee of the board of directors may be taken without a meeting if all members of such committee consent to such action in writing and such writing or writings are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the committee. Except as otherwise provided in this Article IV, each committee of the board of directors may adopt its own rules of procedure, may meet at stated times or on such notice as the committee may determine and shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings and report the same to the board of directors when required.

 

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ARTICLE V

OFFICERS

Section 1. Number and Designation . The officers of the corporation will consist of a chief executive officer, one or more vice presidents, a treasurer, one or more secretaries, a controller and such other officers as the board of directors may elect, including, but not limited to, one or more vice chairmen, a president, a chief financial officer, “executive” vice presidents, “senior” vice presidents or “group” vice presidents. Any two offices may be held by one person, except that the chief executive officer may not also be the secretary, and except that, where these by-laws or resolutions of the board of directors provide for signatures of the incumbents of two offices of the corporation upon certificates for shares, notes, checks or other instruments or documents issued by the corporation, such offices must be held by two separate persons.

Section 2. Election . The board of directors shall, at their first meeting after their election, elect a chief executive officer, one or more vice presidents, one or more secretaries, a treasurer and a controller who need not be members of the board of directors, but in the event of the failure of the board of directors to elect any officer at such meeting, then such officers may be elected at any subsequent meeting of the board of directors. Each officer so elected shall hold office until the first meeting of the board of directors following the next annual meeting of shareholders for the election of directors and until his or her successor is elected, except in the event of his or her death, resignation or removal or the earlier termination of his or her term of office, and except that the terms of office of all vice presidents shall terminate with each annual election of officers at which any vice president is elected. Any vacancy in an office may be filled for the unexpired portion of the term of such office by the board of directors at any regular or special meeting. The board of directors may also elect other officers, including a controller, who need not be members of the board of directors, and may prescribe, and from time to time change, their respective powers and duties, except as the powers and duties of the controller are prescribed by these by-laws.

Section 3. The Chief Executive Officer . The position of chief executive officer shall be held by such officer as the board of directors may from time to time designate. The chief executive officer shall have the general powers and duties of supervision and management of the corporation, subject to the control of the board of directors, including the appointment of officers and employees of the corporation other than any successor chief executive officer, who shall be appointed and elected solely by the board of directors. The chief executive officer shall also have the power, at any time, to discharge or remove any such appointed officer or employee of the corporation.

Section 5. Vice Presidents . Each vice president, including any executive vice presidents, senior vice presidents and/or group vice presidents, shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him or her by the board of directors or the chief executive officer.

 

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Section 6. The Treasurer . The treasurer shall have oversight of the care and custody of all the funds and securities of the corporation and shall deposit the same in the name of the corporation or other applicable entity in such bank or banks, trust company or trust companies, deposit company or companies or other entities as may be designated from time to time, as appropriate. The treasurer shall perform the duties and exercise all the powers usually incidental to the office of the treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the board of directors or the chief executive officer.

Section 7. Secretaries . A secretary or a secretary’s designee shall keep the minutes and act as secretary of all meetings of the board of directors and of the shareholders. A secretary shall attend to the giving and serving of all notices of the corporation. A secretary shall be the custodian of the records of the board of directors and committees thereof and of the corporate seal of the corporation. A secretary shall attend to such correspondence as may be assigned to him or her and perform all the duties incidental to his or her office. Any secretary shall be empowered to affix the corporate seal to all documents, execution of which, on behalf of the corporation, under its seal, is duly authorized and when so affixed may attest the same; and, in general, he or she shall perform the duties and exercise all the powers usually incidental to the office of a secretary of a corporation, and such other duties as, from time to time, may be assigned to him or her by the board of directors or the chief executive officer.

Section 8. The Controller . The controller shall maintain and supervise proper books and records of all assets, liabilities, disbursements and transactions of the corporation. The controller shall prepare such financial statements and reports as shall be required, and shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the board of directors or the chief executive officer.

Section 9. Shareholder Consents and Proxies . The chief executive officer, treasurer and secretary of the corporation or any one of them or their designees, shall have the power and authority on behalf of the corporation to execute any consents or proxies, authorizing any person to attend and act and vote in person or by proxy at any meetings of the shareholders or members of any corporation or other entity in which the corporation owns stock or otherwise has an ownership interest, or to attend such meetings themselves, and at any such meetings they or their designees or proxies, as the case may be, shall possess and may exercise any and all rights and powers incidental to such ownership as the corporation as the owner thereof might have possessed and executed if present.

Section 10. Delegation of Duties of Officer . The board of directors may delegate the duties and powers of any officer, agent or employee of the corporation to any other officer, agent or employee or director for a specified time during the absence of any such person or for any other reason that the board of directors may deem sufficient.

 

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Section 11. Removal . Any officer of the corporation elected or appointed by the board of directors may be removed by the board of directors with or without cause. Any officer appointed by the chief executive officer in accordance with these by-laws may be removed by the chief executive officer with or without cause.

ARTICLE VI

CAPITAL SHARES

Section 1. Form . The capital shares of the corporation may be represented by certificates, may be uncertificated shares or may be in such other form as shall be prescribed by law or approved by the board of directors.

Section 2. Certificates for Shares . To the extent the capital shares of the corporation are represented by certificates, the certificates shall be in such forms as may be prescribed by law and as shall be approved by the board of directors. All share certificates shall be signed by the chairman or a vice-chairman of the board or the president or a vice-president and the secretary or an assistant secretary or the treasurer or an assistant treasurer and shall have the seal of the corporation affixed thereto. Such seal may be a facsimile, engraved or printed. Where any such certificate is countersigned by a transfer agent or registered by a registrar, other than the corporation itself or its employee, the signatures of any such officers or assistant officers upon such certificate may be facsimiles, engraved or printed.

Section 3. Lost, Destroyed or Mutilated Share Certificates . The holder of any certificated share of the corporation shall immediately notify the corporation of any loss, destruction or mutilation of such certificate, and the corporation may issue a new share certificate in place of any certificate theretofore issued by it which the owner thereof shall allege to have been lost, destroyed or mutilated. The corporation may, in its discretion, require such owner or the owner’s legal representative to give to the corporation a bond in such sum and in such form and with such surety or sureties as the board in its sole discretion shall determine, to indemnify the corporation against any claim that may be made against it on account of the alleged loss or destruction of any such certificate, or the issuance of such new certificate. Anything to the contrary in these by-laws notwithstanding, but subject to anything to the contrary in the certificate of incorporation, the corporation, in its absolute discretion, may refuse to issue any such new certificate, except pursuant to legal proceedings under the laws of the State of New York.

 

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Section 4. Transfer . The board of directors shall have the power and authority to make such rules and regulations as it may deem expedient concerning the issue, registration and transfer of share certificates, and may appoint transfer agents or clerks and registrars thereof. Transfers of shares of stock of the corporation shall be made on the record of shareholders of the corporation only upon authorization by the registered holder thereof, or by an attorney thereunto authorized by power of attorney duly executed and filed with the secretary or with a transfer agent or transfer clerk, and on surrender of the share certificate or share certificates properly endorsed, provided such shares are represented by a certificate, or accompanied by a duly executed stock transfer power and the payment of all taxes thereon. The person in whose names shares of stock shall stand on the record of shareholders of the corporation shall be deemed the owner thereof for all purposes as regards the corporation. Whenever any transfers of shares shall be made for collateral security and not absolutely and written notice thereof shall be given to the secretary or to such transfer agent or transfer clerk, such fact shall be stated in the entry of the transfer.

Section 5. Fixing of Record Date . The board of directors may at any time fix a record date not more than 50 nor less than 10 days prior to (a) the date of any meeting of shareholders or (b) the last day on which the shareholders are entitled to express consent or dissent from any proposal without a meeting, as the date as of which shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at such a meeting, or whose consent or dissent is required or may be expressed, for any purpose, as the case may be, shall be determined, and, except as otherwise provided by law, all persons who were the holders of record of voting shares at such date and no others shall be entitled to notice of and to vote at such meeting or to express their consent or dissent, as the case may be. The board of directors may at any time fix a record date not exceeding fifty days prior to the date fixed for the payment of any dividend or the making of any distribution or for the delivery or allotment of evidences of rights or evidences of interest arising out of any change, conversion, or exchange of capital shares, as the date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to receive any such dividend, distribution, rights or interest, and in any such case only shareholders of record at the date so fixed shall be entitled to receive such dividend, distribution, rights or interest.

ARTICLE VII

NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS, CONTRACTS, ETC .

Section 1. Signatures on Checks, etc . All checks, drafts, bills of exchange, notes or other obligations or orders for the payment of money shall be signed in the name of the corporation by such officer or officers, person or persons, as the board of directors may from time to time designate by resolution.

 

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Section 2. Execution of Contracts, Deeds, etc . The board of directors or any committee given specific authority in the premises, or given authority to exercise generally the powers of the board of directors during the interval between meetings of the board of directors to the extent permitted by law, may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, in the name of and on behalf of the corporation, to enter into or execute and deliver any and all deeds, bonds, mortgages, contracts and other obligations or instruments and to vote on behalf of the corporation shares of stock of other domestic or foreign corporations standing in the name of the corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.

ARTICLE VIII

CORPORATE SEAL

Section 1. Description . The seal of the corporation shall be circular in form with the name of the corporation in the circumference and the words and figures “Corporate Seal—1916—N.Y.” in the center.

ARTICLE IX

FISCAL YEAR

Section 1. Definition . The fiscal year of this corporation shall be from the first day of January to the thirty-first day of December, inclusive, in each year or such other twelve consecutive months as the board of directors may by resolution designate.

ARTICLE X

WAIVER OF NOTICE

Section 1. Meetings Held on Waiver . Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions of these by-laws, or of the certificate of incorporation, or of any of the laws of the State of New York, a waiver thereof, in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent thereto. The attendance of any shareholder at a meeting, in person or by proxy, without protesting prior to the conclusion of the meeting the lack of notice of such meeting, shall constitute a waiver of notice by him or her.

 

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ARTICLE XI

AMENDMENTS

Section 1. By the Shareholders . Except as otherwise provided by law, these by-laws may be amended or repealed or new by-laws may be adopted at any meeting of the shareholders of the corporation by the affirmative vote of shareholders holding of record a majority of the issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote, represented either in person or by proxy, provided notice of the proposed amendment be contained in the notice or waiver of notice of such meeting.

Section 2. By the Board of Directors . Except as otherwise provided by law, these by-laws may be amended at any meeting of the board of directors of the corporation at which a quorum is present by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors present at such meeting, provided notice of the proposed amendment is contained in the notice or waiver of notice of such meeting.

ARTICLE XII

INDEMNIFICATION

Section 1. Indemnification – Third Party and Derivative Actions .

(a) The corporation shall indemnify any person made, or threatened to be made, a party to an action or proceeding, whether civil or criminal (other than one by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor), including an action by or in the right of any other corporation of any type or kind, domestic or foreign, or any partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, which any director, officer or employee of the corporation served in any capacity at the request of the corporation, by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director or officer of the corporation, or is or was serving such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise in any capacity, against judgments, fines, including excise taxes, amounts paid in settlement and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with any such action or proceeding, or any appeal therein, provided that no indemnification may be made to or on behalf of such person if a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to such person establishes that (i) his or her acts were committed in bad faith or were the result of his or her active or deliberate dishonesty and were material to such action or proceeding or (ii) he or she personally gained in fact a financial profit or other advantage to which he or she was not legally entitled.

 

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(b) The corporation shall indemnify any person made, or threatened to be made, a party to an action by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director or officer of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director or officer of any other corporation of any type or kind, domestic or foreign, or of any partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, against amounts paid in settlement and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with such action, or any appeal therein, provided that no indemnification may be made to or on behalf of such person if (i) his or her acts were committed in bad faith or were the result of his or her active and deliberate dishonesty and were material to such action or (ii) he or she personally gained in fact a financial profit or other advantage to which he or she was not legally entitled.

(c) The termination of any civil or criminal action or proceeding by judgment, settlement, conviction or upon a plea of nolo contendere , or its equivalent, shall not in itself create a presumption that any such person has not met the standard of conduct set forth in this Section 1.

Section 2. Payment of Indemnification; Repayment .

(a) A person who has been successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defense of a civil or criminal action or proceeding of the character described in Section 1 of this Article shall be entitled to indemnification as authorized in such Section.

(b) Any indemnification under Section 1 of this Article, unless ordered by a court, shall be made by the corporation in such manner as provided by law.

(c) Expenses incurred by a person referred to in Section 1 of this Article in defending a civil or criminal action or proceeding shall be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such person to repay such amount in case he or she is ultimately found, in accordance with this Article, not to be entitled to indemnification or, where indemnity is granted, to the extent the expenses so paid exceed the indemnification to which he or she is entitled.

(d) Any indemnification of a person under Section 1 of this Article, or advancement of expenses under Section 2(c) of this Article, shall be made promptly, and in any event within 60 days, upon the written request of such person.

 

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Section 3. Enforcement; Defenses . The right to indemnification or advancement of expenses granted by this Article shall be enforceable by the person in question in any court of competent jurisdiction if the corporation denies such request, in whole or in part, or if no disposition thereof is made within 60 days. Such person’s expenses incurred in connection with successfully establishing his or her right to indemnification, in whole or in part, in any such action shall also be indemnified by the corporation. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for the advancement of expenses under Section 2(c) of this Article where the required undertaking has been received by the corporation) that the claimant has not met the standard of conduct set forth in Section 1 of this Article, but the burden of proving such defense shall be on the corporation. Neither the failure of the corporation to have made a determination that indemnification of the claimant is proper, nor the fact that there has been an actual determination by the corporation that indemnification of the claimant is not proper, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant is not entitled to indemnification.

Section 4. Other Indemnitors . As to each director of the corporation elected or designated for nomination solely by the holders of shares of any class or series of preferred stock (or shares of common stock issued upon conversion of such shares of preferred stock), the corporation shall be the indemnitor of first resort with respect to each matter for which the corporation is subject to an indemnification or advancement of expenses obligation pursuant to this Article XII (i.e., the corporation’s obligations shall be primary and any obligation of other entities shall be secondary). The corporation shall not seek contribution, subrogation or any other recovery from any such other entity in respect of any of the corporation’s obligations to such director under Article XII.

Section 5. Survival; Savings Clause; Preservation of Other Rights .

(a) The foregoing indemnification provisions shall be deemed to be a contract between the corporation and each person who serves in such capacity at any time while these provisions as well as the relevant provisions of the New York Business Corporation Law are in effect and any repeal or modification thereof shall not affect any right or obligation then existing with respect to any state of facts then or previously existing or any action or proceeding previously or thereafter brought or threatened based in whole or in part upon any such state of facts. Such a contract right may not be modified retroactively without the consent of such person.

(b) If this Article or any portion hereof shall be invalidated on any ground by any court of competent jurisdiction, then the corporation shall nevertheless indemnify each such person against judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with any actual or threatened action by or in the right of the corporation, or any appeal therein, to the full extent permitted by any applicable portion of this Article that shall not have been invalidated and to the full extent permitted by applicable law.

 

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(c) The indemnification provided by this Article shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those indemnified may be entitled under any by-law, agreement, vote of shareholders or directors or otherwise, both as to action in his or her official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer or employee of the corporation and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person. The corporation is hereby authorized to provide further indemnification if it deems it advisable by resolution of shareholders or directors, by amendment of these by-laws or by agreement.

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For purposes of these by-laws, the masculine pronoun means the feminine and the singular means the plural whenever appropriate.

 

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Exhibit 10.1

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

 

INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Dated as of March 1, 2016

by and between

AVON PRODUCTS, INC.

and

CLEVELAND APPLE INVESTOR L.P.

 

 

 


                    TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  
  ARTICLE I   
  Definitions   

SECTION 1.01.

  Definitions      1  
  ARTICLE II   
  Corporate Governance   
SECTION 2.01.   Actions at the Closing      14  
SECTION 2.02.   Committee Composition      15  
SECTION 2.03.   Investor Directors; Chairman      16  
SECTION 2.04.   Independent Director Designees.      18  
SECTION 2.05.   Step-Downs of Investor Board Rights.      19  
SECTION 2.06.   Director Qualifications      20  
SECTION 2.07.   Voting; Quorum      21  
SECTION 2.08.   Investor Consent      22  
SECTION 2.09.   Certificate of Incorporation; Bylaws      25   
SECTION 2.10.   Interested Transactions      25  
SECTION 2.11.   Corporate Opportunities      25  
SECTION 2.12.   Board Obligations      25  
  ARTICLE III   
  Registration Rights   
SECTION 3.01.   Registration      26   
SECTION 3.02.   Piggyback Registration      28  
SECTION 3.03.   Registration Procedures      30  
SECTION 3.04.   Suspension      36   
SECTION 3.05.   Expenses of Registration      36  
SECTION 3.06.   Information by Holders      36  
SECTION 3.07.   Rule 144 Reporting      38   
SECTION 3.08.   Holdback Agreement      38  
SECTION 3.09.   Indemnification      38  
SECTION 3.10.   Termination of Registration Rights      41  
  ARTICLE IV   
 

Limitations on Purchases of

Equity Securities and Other Actions

  
SECTION 4.01.   Limitations on Purchases of Equity Securities and Other Actions      42   
SECTION 4.02.   Third-Party Standstills      44  

 

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  ARTICLE V   
  Limitations on Transfers   

SECTION 5.01.

  Limitation on Transfer of Series C Preferred Stock    44

SECTION 5.02.

  Permitted Transfers    46

SECTION 5.03.

  Legend    46
  ARTICLE VI   
  Participation   

SECTION 6.01.

  Participation    47
  ARTICLE VII   
  Additional Agreements   

SECTION 7.01.

  Information and Access    50

SECTION 7.02.

  Confidentiality    52

SECTION 7.03.

  Section 16 Matters    52

SECTION 7.04.

  Rights Plan    53

SECTION 7.05.

  Financing Cooperation    53
  ARTICLE VIII   
  Miscellaneous   

SECTION 8.01.

  Notices    53

SECTION 8.02.

  Amendments; Waivers    55

SECTION 8.03.

  Counterparts and Facsimile    55

SECTION 8.04.

  Governing Law; Specific Enforcement; Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial    55

SECTION 8.05.

  Interpretation    56

SECTION 8.06.

  Severability    57

SECTION 8.07.

  No Third-Party Beneficiaries    57

SECTION 8.08.

  Assignment    58

SECTION 8.09.

  Termination    58

SECTION 8.10.

  Entire Agreement, etc.    58

 

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INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT, dated as of March 1, 2016 (this “ Agreement ”), between Avon Products, Inc., a New York corporation (the “ Company ”), and Cleveland Apple Investor L.P. (f/k/a Cleveland Apple Investor LLC), a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Investor ”).

WHEREAS, the Company and the Investor are parties to an Investment Agreement dated as of December 17, 2015 (the “ Investment Agreement ”), pursuant to which on the date hereof the Company issued, sold and delivered to the Investor, and the Investor purchased and acquired from the Company, pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, an aggregate of 435,000 shares of the Company’s Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share (the “ Series C Preferred Stock ”), having the designation, powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, as specified in the Certificate of Amendment of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Department of State of the State of New York on February 26, 2016, providing for the designation of the Series C Preferred Stock (the “ Series C Certificate of Amendment ”);

WHEREAS, on or prior to the date hereof the Company has discontinued its regular quarterly dividend; and

WHEREAS, the Company and the Investor desire to establish in this Agreement certain terms and conditions concerning the rights of and restrictions on the Investor with respect to the Investor Parties’ ownership of the Series C Preferred Stock and other capital stock of the Company, and it is a condition of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Investment Agreement that the Company and the Investor execute and deliver this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties to this Agreement hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

Definitions

SECTION 1.01. Definitions. (a) As used in this Agreement (including the recitals hereto), the following terms shall have the following meanings:

5% Entity ” means any Person that, immediately after giving effect to a proposed Transfer, to the transferor’s knowledge (after reasonable inquiry), would beneficially own, on an as converted basis, greater than 5% of the then outstanding Common Stock, on an as converted basis. In determining the transferor’s knowledge for purposes of this definition, the Company agrees that the transferor will have reasonably inquired in the event that the transferor obtains a written representation from the proposed transferee that, following the proposed Transfer, such Person will not beneficially own, on an as converted basis, greater than 5% of the then outstanding


Common Stock, on an as converted basis; provided , that, for the avoidance of doubt, the transferor will have no affirmative obligation to seek or receive such a written representation.

10% Entity ” means any Person that, immediately after giving effect to a proposed Transfer, to the Investor’s knowledge (after reasonable inquiry), would beneficially own, on an as converted basis, greater than 10% of the then outstanding Common Stock, on an as converted basis. In determining the Investor’s knowledge for purposes of this definition, the Company agrees that the Investor will have reasonably inquired in the event that the Investor obtains a written representation from the proposed transferee that, following the proposed Transfer, such Person will not beneficially own, on an as converted basis, greater than 10% of the then outstanding Common Stock, on an as converted basis; provided , that, for the avoidance of doubt, the Investor will have no affirmative obligation to seek or receive such a written representation.

25.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement ” means that the Investor Parties continue to beneficially own at all times shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of Common Stock that represent, in the aggregate and on an as converted basis, at least 25.0% of the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor Parties, on an as converted basis, as of the Closing.

50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement ” means that the Investor Parties continue to beneficially own at all times shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of Common Stock that represent, in the aggregate and on an as converted basis, at least 50.0% of the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor Parties, on an as converted basis, as of the Closing.

75.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement ” means that the Investor Parties continue to beneficially own at all times shares of Series C Preferred Stock and/or shares of Common Stock that represent, in the aggregate and on an as converted basis, at least 75.0% of the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor Parties, on an as converted basis, as of the Closing.

Activist ” means, as of any date of determination, a Person (other than an Investor Party) that has, directly or indirectly through its Affiliates, whether individually or as a member of a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), within the two-year period immediately preceding such date of determination, and in each case with respect to the Company or any of its equity securities (a) made, engaged in or has been a participant in any “solicitation” of “proxies”, as such terms are used in the proxy rules of the SEC promulgated under Section 14 of the Exchange Act, in order to (i) vote, or knowingly influence any Person with respect to the voting of, any equity securities of the Company, including in connection with a proposed change of control or other extraordinary corporate transaction not approved (at the time of the first such proposal) by the board of directors of the Company, (ii) call or seek to call a meeting of the stockholders of the Company not approved (at the time of the first such action) by the board of directors of the Company, (iii) initiated any stockholder proposal for action by stockholders of the Company initially publicly opposed by the board of directors of the

 

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Company or (iv) sought election to, or to place a representative on, the board of directors of the Company, or sought the removal of a director from the board of directors of the Company, in each case which election or removal was not recommended or approved (at the time such election or removal is first sought) by the board of directors of the Company, (b) otherwise publicly acted, alone or in concert with others, to seek to control or influence the management or board of directors of the Company (provided, that this clause (b) is not intended to include the activities of any officer or member of the board of directors of the Company, taken in his or her capacity as an officer or director of the Company), or (c) publicly disclosed any intention, plan or arrangement to do any of the foregoing.

Adverse Disclosure ” means public disclosure of material non-public information that, in the good faith judgment of the Company (after consultation with legal counsel): (a) would be required to be made in any registration statement filed with the SEC by the Company so that such registration statement would not be materially misleading; (b) would not be required to be made at such time but for the filing, effectiveness or continued use of such registration statement; and (c) the Company has a bona fide business purpose for not disclosing publicly.

Affiliate ” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, such specified Person; provided that the following Persons shall not be deemed to be Affiliates of the Investor or any of its Affiliates: (a) the Company and its Subsidiaries and (b) any portfolio company in which the Investor or any of its Affiliates has an investment (whether debt or equity) or any of such portfolio companies’ controlled Affiliates, so long as, in the case of this clause (b), such Person shall not have been acting on behalf of or at the direction of the Investor or any of its Affiliates or received any Confidential Information from or on behalf of the Investor (it being acknowledged and agreed that an employee of the Investor or its Affiliates that is a director or officer of such portfolio company or its controlled Affiliates shall not be deemed to have received Confidential Information solely by reason of such individual serving on the board or similar governing body of such portfolio company). For the purposes of this definition, “ control ”, when used with respect to any specified Person, means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms “ controlling ” and “ controlled ” have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

 

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Applicable Total Leverage Ratio ” means, for any Test Period ending on the last day of a fiscal quarter of the Company set forth below, the applicable Total Leverage Ratio for such fiscal quarter set forth in the grid below:

 

Fiscal Quarter Ended

   Applicable Total Leverage Ratio
September 30, 2015    5.50 to 1.00
December 31, 2015    5.95 to 1.00
March 31, 2016    5.40 to 1.00
June 30, 2016 and thereafter    5.00 to 1.00

Bankruptcy ” means, with respect to any Person, the occurrence of any of the following: (a) the making of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, (b) the filing by such Person of a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, (c) the adjudication of such Person as bankrupt or insolvent or the entry against such Person of an order for relief in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, (d) the filing by such Person of a petition or answer seeking for such Person any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any Law, (e) the filing by such Person of an answer or other proceeding admitting or failing to contest the material allegations of a petition filed against such Person in any proceeding of this nature, (f) such Person seeks, consents to or acquiesces in the appointment of a trustee, receiver or liquidator of the Person or of all or any substantial part of such Person’s properties, or (g) 120 days after the commencement of any proceeding against such Person seeking reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any Law, if such proceeding has not been dismissed or, if within 90 days after the appointment without such Person’s consent or acquiescence of a trustee, receiver or liquidator of such Person or of all or any substantial part of such Person’s properties, the appointment is not vacated or stayed, or within 90 days after the expiration of any such stay, the appointment is not vacated.

Any Person shall be deemed to “ beneficially own ”, to have “ beneficial ownership ” of, or to be “ beneficially owning ” any securities (which securities shall also be deemed “ beneficially owned ” by such Person) that such Person is deemed to “beneficially own” within the meaning of Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act as in effect on the date hereof; provided that any Person shall be deemed to beneficially own any securities that such Person has the right to acquire, whether or not such right is exercisable immediately, within 60 days or within another period of time (including assuming conversion of all Series C Preferred Stock, if any, owned by such Person into shares of Common Stock).

Board ” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

Business Day ” means any weekday that is not a day on which banking institutions in New York, New York are authorized or required by law, regulation or executive order to be closed.

Bylaws ” means the Bylaws of the Company as of the Signing Date, as the same shall be amended, modified or supplemented between the Signing Date and Closing in accordance with the Investment Agreement, and as may be amended, modified or supplemented from and after the Closing in compliance with this Agreement.

 

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Capital Stock ” means any and all shares, interests, rights to purchase, warrants, options, participations or other equivalents of or interests in (however designated) stock issued by the Company.

Certificate of Incorporation ” means the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended by the Series C Certificate of Amendment and the Series D Certificate of Amendment, in each case, as may be further amended from time to time in compliance with this Agreement and the Investment Agreement.

Chairman ” means the Chairman of the Board.

Change of Control Exchange ” has the meaning set forth in the Series C Certificate of Amendment.

Closing ” means the closing of the Purchase.

Closing Date ” means the date on which the Closing occurs.

Committee Qualification Requirements ” means the requirements for service on a given Board committee generally applicable to all of the members of such committee (and not, for the avoidance of doubt, requirements applicable to a director fulfilling a particular function) as set forth in (a) any applicable Law, (b) the NYSE Listed Company Manual, (c) the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and (d) such committee’s charter, in the case of clause (c) and (d), as publicly disclosed and as in effect prior to the Signing Date, as the same shall be amended, modified or supplemented between the Signing Date and Closing in accordance with the Investment Agreement, and as may be amended, modified or supplemented from and after the Closing in compliance with this Agreement.

Common Stock ” means the common stock, par value $0.25 per share, of the Company and any Capital Stock issued in exchange for or as a result of the conversion of such Common Stock.

Corporate Governance Guidelines ” means the corporate governance guidelines of the Company applicable to all members of the Board or of such Board committee, as applicable, as publicly disclosed and as in effect prior to the Signing Date, as the same shall be amended, modified or supplemented between the Signing Date and Closing in accordance with the Investment Agreement, and as may be amended, modified or supplemented from and after the Closing in accordance with this Agreement.

Debt ” has the meaning set forth in the Revolving Credit Agreement.

Delegation of Authority Policy ” means the Company’s delegation of authority policy in the form agreed by the Company and the Investor in accordance with the Investment Agreement, and as may be amended, modified or supplemented from and after the Closing in accordance with this Agreement.

Director ” means a member of the Board.

 

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Director Qualification Standards ” means (a) any requirements generally applicable to all of the Directors (and not, for the avoidance of doubt, requirements applicable to a director fulfilling a particular function) regarding service as a Director of the Company under applicable Law or the rules and regulations of the NYSE and (b) any additional qualification standards generally applicable to all Directors (and not, for the avoidance of doubt, requirements applicable to a director fulfilling a particular function) established by the Board for eligibility of individuals to serve as Directors as in effect and publicly disclosed prior to the Signing Date, as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented between the Signing Date and Closing in accordance with the Investment Agreement, and amended, modified or supplemented from and after the Closing in accordance with this Agreement.

Equity Security ” means (a) any Common Stock, Preferred Stock or other Voting Stock, (b) any securities of the Company convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock, Preferred Stock or other Voting Stock or (c) any options, rights or warrants (or any similar securities) issued by the Company to acquire Common Stock, Preferred Stock or other Voting Stock.

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

Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights ” means the first day on which the 25.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is not satisfied.

Funded Debt ” means all indebtedness for borrowed money of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) that appears on the consolidated balance sheet of the Company in accordance with GAAP and that matures more than one year from the date of its incurrence or matures within one year from such date and is renewable or extendable, at the option of such Person, to a date more than one year from such date or arises under a revolving credit or similar agreement that obligates the lender or lenders thereunder to extend credit during a period of more than one year from such date, including all amounts of Funded Debt required to be paid or prepaid within one year from the date of its creation.

Governmental Entity ” means any federal, state, provincial, local or foreign governmental, administrative or regulatory (including any stock exchange) authority, agency, court, instrumentality, binding arbitration body, commission or other entity or self-regulatory organization.

Hedging Transaction ” means any transaction, agreement or arrangement (or series of transactions, agreements or arrangements) involving a security linked to any of the Company’s Equity Securities or any security that would be deemed to be a “derivative security” (as defined in Rule 16a-1(c) under the Exchange Act) with respect to any of the Company’s Equity Securities or any transaction (even if not a security) which would (were it a security) be considered such a derivative security, or that hedges or transfers, directly or indirectly, some or all of the economic risk of ownership of any of the Company’s Equity Securities, including any forward contract, equity swap, put or

 

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call, put or call equivalent position, collar, non-recourse loan, sale of exchangeable security or similar transaction or is otherwise based on the value of any of the Company’s Equity Securities.

Independent Director ” means a Director who would be considered an “independent director” were he or she to serve on the Board, under (a) NYSE Rule 303A.02 in effect at the time such Person is elected to the Board as such rule may be amended, supplemented or replaced from time to time (whether by final rule or otherwise), (b) the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and (c) any other applicable Law, rule or regulation mandating the independence of one or more members of the Board, excluding, in each case, requirements that relate to “independence” only for members of a particular Board committee or directors fulfilling a particular function. In no event will any Person be deemed an Independent Director who is, or at any time during the previous three years was, a director, officer or employee of the Company or its Subsidiaries. For the avoidance of doubt, a Person elected as an Independent Director shall not cease to be an Independent Director if during the term of his or her directorship such Person ceases to satisfy the requirements set forth in the first sentence of this definition of “Independent Director.”

Independent Director Designee ” means an individual qualified to serve as an Independent Director that (a) was identified and agreed to in writing by the Company and the Investor prior to the date hereof pursuant to Section 5.16 of the Investment Agreement (an “ Initial Independent Director Designee ”) to be elected to the Board pursuant to Section 2.01(b) or (b) was jointly identified by the Other Directors and the Investor Directors to be elected to the Board pursuant to Section 2.04(a) . For the avoidance of doubt, the Initial Independent Director Designees shall be considered Independent Director Designees for all purposes of this Agreement.

Independent Acting Director ” means a member of the Board who was elected to the Board pursuant to Section 2.01(b ) or 2.04(a) as an Independent Director Designee.

Investor Director Designee ” means an individual designated in writing by the Investor to be elected to the Board pursuant to Section 2.01(b) or 2.03 , as applicable. For the avoidance of doubt, the Initial Investor Director Designees shall be considered Investor Director Designees for all purposes of this Agreement.

Investor Directors ” means a member of the Board who was elected to the Board pursuant to Section 2.01(b) or 2.03 as an Investor Director Designee.

Independent Sales Representatives ” means an independent contractor who directly or indirectly purchases products or services from the Company or any of its Subsidiaries at a discount from the retail price pursuant to the Company’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ direct sales programs and policies.

 

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Investor Party ” or “ Investor Parties ”, as applicable, means the Investor and each Affiliate of the Investor to whom shares of Series C Preferred Stock or Common Stock are transferred pursuant to and in accordance with Section 5.02 .

Judgment ” means any judgment, writ, stipulation, award, injunction, determination, order or decree of any Governmental Entity.

Junior Stock ” means the Common Stock and any other class or series of Capital Stock now existing or authorized after the date hereof other than (i) the Series C Preferred Stock and the Series D Preferred Stock, (ii) any class or series of Parity Stock and (iii) any class or series of Senior Stock. “Junior Stock” shall include any rights, options or warrants exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Junior Stock.

Laws ” means all federal, national, state, or local statutes, laws (including common laws), ordinances, rules, requirements, directives or regulations of any Governmental Entity, together with any decision or approval of, or determination by, or any interpretation or administration of any of the foregoing by, any Governmental Entity.

LLC Agreement ” means the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of the date hereof by and among Avon Capital Corporation, Avon Products, Inc., Cleveland NA Investor LLC and New Avon, as may be amended and restated from time to time.

Material Company Breach ” means (a) (i) the Company breaches Section 2.01 , 2.02 , 2.03 , 2.04 or 2.08 hereof, (ii) the Company fails to declare and pay in full all unpaid dividends when due as required by Section 4 of the Series C Certificate of Amendment or Section 4 of the Series D Certificate of Amendment, (iii) the Company fails to effect any conversion as required by Section 6 of the Series C Certificate of Amendment or redemption as required by Section 9 of the Series D Certificate of Amendment, (iv) the Company fails to effect any Change of Control Exchange as required by Section 8 of the Series C Certificate of Amendment or any Change of Control Repurchase as required by Section 8 of the Series D Certificate of Amendment, (v) the Company breaches its obligations under Section 10, 11 or 12 of the Series C Certificate of Amendment or (vi) the Company breaches Section 11 or 12 of the Series D Certificate of Amendment and (b) the Company fails to cure any such breach, in the event such breach is curable, within fifteen (15) Business Days following written notice thereof from the Investor.

Maximum Percentage ” means the greater of (a) 19.98 % plus any additional percentage ownership as a result of any Equity Securities issued pursuant to the Series C Certificate of Amendment or the Series D Certificate of Amendment and (b) the highest percentage of the outstanding Common Stock, on an as converted basis, beneficially

 

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owned by any Person (other than the Investor or any of its Affiliates), on an as converted basis, at any time after the date hereof other than as a result of a transaction or a series of related transactions that were recommended against by the Board (it being understood and agreed that the Maximum Percentage shall not decrease if such Person subsequently reduces its ownership percentage).

National Securities Exchange ” means the NYSE or the NASDAQ Stock Market.

New Avon ” means New Avon LLC (f/k/a C-A NA LLC), a Delaware limited liability company.

Nominating Committee ” means the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board or any successor committee thereto.

North America Investment Agreement ” means the Separation and Investment Agreement by and among the Company, New Avon and Cleveland NA Investor LLC, dated as of December 17, 2015.

NYSE ” means the New York Stock Exchange and its successors.

Other Director ” means a Director that is not elected (or designated for nomination) solely by holders of Series C Preferred Stock. For the avoidance of doubt, Independent Director Designees (and Independent Acting Directors) shall be considered Other Directors for all purposes of this Agreement.

Parity Stock ” means any class or series of Capital Stock authorized after the date hereof that expressly ranks on a parity basis with the Series C Preferred Stock as to dividend rights, rights of redemption and rights on the distribution of assets on any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company. “Parity Stock” shall include the Series D Preferred Stock and any rights, options or warrants exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Parity Stock.

Person ” means any individual, estate, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, Governmental Entity or other entity.

Pro Forma Basis ” has the meaning set forth in the Revolving Credit Agreement.

Purchase ” means the purchase of Series C Preferred Stock by the Investor pursuant to the Investment Agreement.

Qualifying Approved Tender Offer ” means a tender offer or exchange offer that has been at any time recommended by, or approved by, the Board.

Qualifying Non-Approved Tender Offer ” means a tender offer or exchange offer that (a) has not been recommended or has been recommended against by the Board, (b) includes a majority minimum tender or approval condition, and, as of the tender date, all of the conditions to closing of which (including the majority minimum tender or approval condition) have been satisfied or (other than with respect to the

 

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majority minimum tender or approval condition) waived and (c) is expiring on the tender date ( provided , that if such tender or exchange offer is subsequently extended, such offer shall cease to be a “Qualifying Non-Approved Tender Offer” until subsequently complying with the terms hereof).

register ”, “ registered ” and “ registration ” shall refer to a registration effected by preparing and filing a registration statement with the SEC in compliance with the Securities Act, and the declaration or ordering of effectiveness of such registration statement by the SEC or the automatic effectiveness of such registration statement, as applicable.

Registrable Securities ” means all shares of Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock and all shares of Common Stock issued to the Investor or any other Investor Party (x) upon the conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock, (y) as dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock or Series D Preferred Stock or (z) in connection with the exercise of the Investor Parties’ rights under Section 6.01 ; provided , however , that such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities when (a) a registration statement relating to such securities shall have been declared effective by the SEC and such securities shall have been disposed of by an Investor Party pursuant to such registration statement, (b) such securities have been disposed of by an Investor Party pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, (c) in the case of Series C Preferred Stock, such securities have been converted into Common Stock in accordance with their terms and are no longer outstanding or (d) in the case of Series D Preferred Stock, such securities have been validly redeemed in accordance with their terms and are no longer outstanding.

Registration Expenses ” means (a) all expenses incurred by the Company in complying with Section 3.01 or 3.02 , including all registration, qualification, listing and filing fees, expenses incurred by the Company in connection with any roadshow related to such registration and offering, auditor fees, printing expenses, escrow fees, and fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, blue sky fees and expenses; (b) reasonable, documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses of one outside legal counsel to the Investor and all Holders retained in connection with registrations contemplated hereby; and (c) reasonable, documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses for any local counsel necessary to effect a registration contemplated hereby, if applicable; provided , however , that Registration Expenses shall not be deemed to include any Selling Expenses.

Related Investment Funds ” means (a) any current or potential private equity funds, parallel investment funds, co-investment funds, successor investment funds and other investment vehicles and managed accounts under direct or indirect common management, governance or control and other similar investment management relationships with, the Investor or its Affiliates and (b) any current or potential limited partners or members of each Person described in clause (a).

 

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Representatives ” means, with respect to any Person, the directors, officers, employees, investment bankers, financial advisors, attorneys, accountants, consultants or other advisors, agents or representatives of such Person or any of its Affiliates; provided that, the Representatives of the Company and its Subsidiaries shall not include the Independent Sales Representatives.

Revolving Credit Agreement ” means the Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of June 5, 2015, among Avon Products, Inc., Avon International Operations, Inc., the banks and other lenders party thereto and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, as in effect as of the Signing Date.

Rights Plan ” means any stockholder rights agreement or plan, or other “poison pill” agreement or plan, in each case, relating to the Company or with respect to any Equity Securities or debt securities of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or relating to or affecting the Company’s stockholders.

Rule 144 ” means Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act and any successor provision.

Rule 462(e) ” means Rule 462(e) promulgated under the Securities Act and any successor provision.

SEC ” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Selling Expenses ” means (a) all underwriting discounts, selling commissions and stock transfer taxes applicable to the securities registered by any Investor Party holding Registrable Securities and (b) the fees and expenses of any counsel to such Investor Parties (other than such fees and expenses expressly included in Registration Expenses).

Senior Stock ” means any class or series of Capital Stock authorized after the date hereof that expressly ranks senior to the Series C Preferred Stock and has preference or priority over the Series C Preferred Stock as to dividend rights, rights of redemption or rights on the distribution of assets on any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company. “Senior Stock” shall include any rights, options or warrants exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into Senior Stock.

Series D Certificate of Amendment ” means the Certificate of Amendment of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, filed with the Department of State of the State of New York on February 26, 2016, providing for the issuance of Series D Preferred Stock.

Series D Preferred Stock ” means the series of Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share, having the powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, as specified in the Series D Certificate of Amendment.

 

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Shelf Registration ” means a Resale Shelf Registration or a Subsequent Shelf Registration, as applicable.

Signing Date ” means December 17, 2015.

Specified Actions ” means any of the actions set forth on Exhibit A .

Specified Agreement ” means an agreement entered into with a Person that is the beneficial owner of 5% or more of the then issued and outstanding Voting Stock in connection with an equity investment in the Company by such Person or its Affiliates, in each case other than an agreement entered into with an Activist.

Standstill Period ” means the period from and after the date the Initial Investor Directors are appointed to the Board until the earlier of (a) the Fall-Away of Investor Rights has occurred and (b) (x) the first date on which the 50% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is not satisfied (but the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights has not occurred) and (y) no Investor Director is serving on the Board and the Investor has irrevocably waived its rights under Sections 2.01 , 2.02 , 2.03 , 2.04 and 2.08 and under Section 12(c) of the Series C Certificate of Amendment; provided that the Standstill Period shall immediately terminate and expire (and the restrictions of Section 4.01 shall cease to apply and shall be of no further force and effect) at such time as (a) the Company enters into a definitive written agreement to consummate a merger, consolidation, business combination, tender or exchange offer, recapitalization, reorganization or sale transaction pursuant to which 50% or more of the issued and outstanding Voting Stock and securities convertible into or exchangeable for Voting Stock would be converted into, or the holders of 50% or more of the issued and outstanding Voting Stock and securities convertible into or exchangeable for Voting Stock would receive a distribution of, cash, securities or other property of a third party Person or Persons, or which would result in 50% or more of the Company’s consolidated assets (based on the fair market value thereof) being sold to or owned by any Person or Persons (in each case, other than any holding company of which the stockholders of the Company immediately prior to the transaction own 50% or more of the outstanding securities having the right to vote generally in any election of directors of such holding company immediately following the consummation of the transaction), (b) any Person or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) becomes the beneficial owner of 50% or more of the issued and outstanding Voting Stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable for Voting Stock (other than any holding company of which the stockholders of the Company immediately prior to the transaction own 50% or more of the outstanding securities having the right to vote generally in any election of directors of such holding company immediately following the consummation of the transaction), (c) any Qualifying Approved Tender Offer (other than a Company self-tender offer) is commenced that, if consummated, would result in a Person or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) becoming the beneficial owner of 50% or more of the issued and outstanding Voting Stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable for Voting Stock, (d) a Bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company is voluntarily initiated or any proceeding for Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar action with respect to the Company is commenced or (e) a Material Company Breach has occurred.

 

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Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, another Person, an amount of the voting securities, other voting rights or voting partnership interests of which is sufficient to elect at least a majority of its board of directors or other governing body (or, if there are no such voting interests, more than 50% of the equity interests of which) is owned directly or indirectly by such first Person.

Test Period ” has the meaning set forth in the Revolving Credit Agreement.

Total Leverage Ratio ” has the meaning set forth in the Revolving Credit Agreement.

Transaction Documents ” has the meaning set forth in the Investment Agreement.

Underwriter ” means a securities dealer who purchases any Registrable Securities as a principal in connection with a distribution of such Registrable Securities and not as part of such dealer’s market-making activities.

Voting Stock ” means the Common Stock, the Series C Preferred Stock and any other Capital Stock of the Company having the right to vote generally in any election of Directors.

(b) In addition to the terms defined in Section 1.01(a) , the following terms have the meanings assigned thereto in the Sections set forth below:

 

Term

  

Section

2016 Annual Meeting

   2.01(b)

Action

   8.04(c)

Agreement

   Preamble

Company

   Preamble

Company Indemnified Parties

   3.09(a)

Confidential Information

   7.02

Director Designee

   2.06

Effectiveness Period

   3.01(b)

Excluded Issuance

   6.01(a)

Extraordinary Transaction

   4.01(c)

FINRA

   3.03(a)(xv)

Holder Indemnified Parties

   3.09(b)

Holders

   3.01(a)

 

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Term

  

Section

Indemnified Party

   3.09(c)

Indemnifying Party

   3.09(c)

Independent Director Designees

   2.04(a)

Initial Investor Director Designees

   2.01(b)(ii)

Interruption Period

   3.03(b)

Investment Agreement

   Recitals

Investor

   Preamble

Investor Related Parties

   2.10

Investor Transactions

   2.11

Lead Independent Director

   2.03(b)

Losses

   3.09(a)

Offering Persons

   3.03(a)(xiv)

Permitted Lien

   5.01(a)

Piggyback Notice

   3.02(a)

Piggyback Registration Statement

   3.02(b)

Piggyback Request

   3.02(b)

Proposed Securities

   6.01(b)(i)

Resale Shelf Registration Statement

   3.01(a)

Restricted Period

   5.01(a)

Series C Certificate of Amendment

   Recitals

Series C Preferred Stock

   Recitals

Shelf Offering

   3.01(g)

Subsequent Holder Notice

   3.01(e)

Subsequent Shelf Registration

   3.01(c)

Take-Down Notice

   3.01(g)

Transfer

   5.01(a)

Underwritten Offering

   3.01(f)(i)

Underwritten Offering Notice

   3.01(f)(i)

ARTICLE II

Corporate Governance

SECTION 2.01. Actions at the Closing . The Company and the Board shall take all necessary action to cause, effective as of the Closing:

(a) the size of the Board to be decreased to 11 members;

(b) the Board to be comprised solely of:

(i) six Directors that served on the Board immediately prior to the Closing;

(ii) Chan W. Galbato, Steven F. Mayer and Michael F. Sanford (such individuals, the “ Initial Investor Director Designees ”);

 

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(iii) two Independent Director Designees; provided that if two Independent Director Designees have not been jointly identified and agreed to by the Company and the Investor prior to the Closing, such seat (in the case one Independent Director Designee shall have been so identified and agreed to) or seats (in the case no Independent Director Designees shall have been so identified and agreed to) shall remain vacant until such Independent Director Designee or Independent Director Designees, as applicable, have been elected pursuant to, and in accordance with, Section 2.04(a) ;

each such Director in this clause (b) to serve a term that expires at the 2016 annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders (the “ 2016 Annual Meeting ”) and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified or his or her earlier death, disability or resignation;

(c) the committees of the Board to be comprised solely as follows:

(i) The Audit Committee shall have no more than 4 members;

(ii) The Compensation and Management Development Committee shall have no more than 4 members;

(iii) The Nominating Committee shall have no more than 4 members; and

(iv) The Finance Committee shall have no more than 4 members.

SECTION 2.02. Committee Composition .

(a) Unless and until there has occurred a Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights, the Investor Parties shall have the right to identify one Investor Director to serve on each committee of the Board and to remove and/or replace such Person, and the Company shall cause the Board to promptly designate each applicable Investor Director to serve as a member of such committees as the Investor Parties shall identify and remove and/or replace any Investor Director as a member of any committee as identified by the Investor Parties; provided that such designation shall in each case be subject to such Investor Director meeting the applicable Committee Qualification Requirements. Other than as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC, the NYSE Listed Company Manual, the Company’s corporate governance guidelines applicable to all of the members of such committee or such committee’s charter, no Investor Director chosen by the Investor and designated to a Board committee pursuant to this Section 2.02 shall be removed from his or her position on such committee without the consent of the Investor. The Company shall cause the Board to promptly after the date hereof (and in any event prior to the earlier of (x) the first meeting of any committee of the Board after the date hereof and (y) the close of business on the tenth (10th) day after the date hereof) nominate, subject to the terms of this Section 2.02(a) and Section 2.02(b), the Initial Investor Director Designees to the committees designated in accordance with this Section 2.02(a).

 

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(b) If at any time none of the Investor Directors meet the Committee Qualification Requirements with respect to the Audit Committee, the Investor shall have the right to select one of the Other Directors, and the Board shall take all necessary action to appoint such Other Director (subject to such Other Director’s agreement to serve and such Other Director meeting the Committee Qualification Requirements), to serve on such committee in place of an Investor Director and, at the Investor’s election, an Investor Director to serve as an observer on such committee. Such observer shall have all the rights of the other members of such committee (including the right to receive notice of such meetings and all materials provided to the Directors serving on such committee) other than the right to vote.

SECTION 2.03. Investor Directors; Chairman

(a) Unless and until there has occurred a Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights, (i) for so long as shares of Series C Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Investor Parties shall be entitled to appoint and elect one or more Directors to serve on the Board pursuant to Section 12(c) of the Series C Certificate of Amendment or (ii) if no shares of Series C Preferred Stock remain outstanding, the Investor Parties shall have the right, but not the obligation, (A) for so long as the 75.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is satisfied, to designate for nomination up to three (3) nominees to serve as Investor Director Designees, (B) for so long as the 75.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is not satisfied and the 50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is satisfied, to designate for nomination up to two (2) nominees to serves as Investor Director Designees and (C) for so long as the 50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is not satisfied and the 25.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is satisfied, to designate for nomination up to one nominee to serve as the Investor Director Designee, subject in each case to such Person’s satisfaction of the Director Qualification Standards. Thereafter, in the event that the Investor Director Designee is nominated pursuant to clause (ii) above, the Company shall (A) include the Investor Director Designee in its slate of nominees for election to the Board at each annual or special meeting of the stockholders of the Company at which directors are to be elected and at which the seat held by the Investor Director Designee is subject to election and (B) recommend that the Company’s stockholders vote in favor of the election of the Investor Director Designee at each annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders and shall otherwise support such Independent Director Designees in a manner no less rigorous and favorable than the manner in which the Company supports its other nominees. The Company and the Board shall take all necessary actions to ensure that, at all times when an Investor Director Designee is eligible to be appointed or nominated, there are sufficient vacancies on the Board to permit such designation. For the avoidance of doubt, the Investor shall not be required to comply with the advance notice provisions generally applicable to the nomination of Directors by the Company so long as the Investor provides reasonable advance notice to the Company of the Director Designees prior to the mailing of the proxy statement by the Company ( provided , that the Company shall provide reasonable advance notice to the Investor of the expected mailing date).

 

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(b) For so long as the 50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is satisfied, the Investor shall have the right to select a Director to serve as the Chairman and the Company and the Board shall take all necessary action to elect such Director as the Chairman. The Chairman shall have such rights, powers and authority as are set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation, the Bylaws and the Corporate Governance Guidelines, and the right to (i) receive regular reports from the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, (ii) coordinate periodic Board input and review of management’s strategic plans for the Company, (iii) assist and advise the Company’s Chief Executive Officer in connection with corporate strategy and personnel and organizational matters, (iv) lead the Board’s review of a succession plan, (v) assist and advise the Company’s Chief Executive Officer in the development and monitoring of budgets, operations and similar plans and (vi) have a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the agenda of any special meeting of the Board not called by the Chairman. For such time as the Chairman has been chosen by the Investor in accordance with the terms of the first sentence of this Section 2.03(b), one of the other Directors shall be appointed by the Board as the Lead Independent Director (the “ Lead Independent Director ”). The Lead Independent Director shall have the right to (i) preside at all meetings of the Board at which the Chairman is not present, (ii) have a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on Board meeting agendas other than the agenda for any special meeting of the Board called by the Chairman, (iii) serve as a liaison between the Chairman and the Other Directors (provided that, in no event shall the Chairman be restricted from communicating directly with any Other Director), and (iv) have the authority to call special meetings of the Board and set the agenda for any such meetings.

(c) Without the prior written consent of the Investor, until such time as the Fall-Away of the Investor Board Rights has occurred, the Board shall not remove any Investor Director from his or her directorship (subject to Section 2.05 ). The Investor shall have the right to remove any Investor Director at any time.

(d) If any Investor Director ceases to serve on the Board for any reason (other than pursuant to Section 2.05 ) during his or her term (until such time as the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights has occurred), the vacancy created thereby shall be filled, and the Company shall cause the Board to fill such vacancy, with a new Investor Director Designee and appoint such Investor Director to all committees on which the prior Director served, subject to satisfaction of the applicable Committee Qualification Requirements.

(e) Until such time as the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights has occurred, upon the written request of the Investor, the Board shall cause the Company to call a special meeting of the holders of Series C Preferred Stock for the purpose of electing one or more Investor Directors at such time and location as the Investor may reasonably request (subject to applicable Law). The Company and the Board agree that, for so long as the Investor Parties hold any shares of Series C Preferred Stock, all annual meetings of the holders of Series C Preferred Stock (and any record date applicable thereto) will be at the same time and location as the annual meetings of the holders of Common Stock.

 

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(f) For the avoidance of doubt, the Investor Directors shall be entitled (i) to the same retainer, equity compensation and other fees or compensation, including travel and expense reimbursement, paid to the non-executive Directors for his or her service as a Director, including any service on any committee of the Board and (ii) to indemnification rights no less favorable than those provided to any other non-employee Directors (including entering into an indemnification agreement that is no less favorable than that provided to any other non-employee director in the event that the Company enters into any such agreement with another non-employee director) and in any event no less favorable than as in effect as of the Signing Date, and the Company shall maintain in full force and effect directors’ and officers’ liability insurance. Each Investor Director shall be covered as an insured director, in such a manner as to provide each Investor Director in his or her capacity as a Director with rights and benefits under all directors’ and officers’ insurance policies no less favorable than those provided to any other non-employee Directors. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Company is the indemnitor of first resort with respect to any Investor Related Party who is an officer, director or other fiduciary of the Company and its Subsidiaries (i.e., its obligations to such Person are primary and any obligation of any other Persons to which such Investor Director or its Affiliates may have rights to advancement of expenses or to indemnification for the same expenses or liabilities incurred by such Investor Related Party are secondary).

(g) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Bylaws, (i) notice of the time and place of any meeting of a committee of the Board on which an Investor Director serves as a member or observer shall be provided to each member of such committee at least 24 hours prior to such meeting unless such Investor Director consents to a shorter notice period therefor and (ii) until such time as the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights has occurred, the Investor Directors shall be provided with notice of the time and place of any special meeting of the Board (whether called by the Lead Independent Director or otherwise, but other than a meeting called by an Investor-appointed Chairman) at least 24 hours prior to such meeting unless a majority of the Investor Directors otherwise consent.

(h) The Company and the Board shall take all necessary action to promptly waive the obligations for any Investor Director to comply with the “Director Stock Ownership Guideline” (as set forth in the Corporate Governance Guidelines), and the Company acknowledges and agrees that such obligations for the Initial Investor Director Designees have been irrevocably waived as of the date hereof.

SECTION 2.04. Independent Director Designees.

(a) If less than two Independent Director Designees shall have been jointly identified and agreed to in writing by the Company and the Investor and elected to the Board on the date hereof, the Other Directors and the Investor Directors agree to, as promptly as practicable following the Closing, jointly identify one (if only one Independent Director Designee was elected to the Board as of the Closing) or two (if no Independent Director Designees were elected to the Board as of the Closing) Independent Director Designees for election to the Board. Promptly following the identification of such Independent Director Designee(s), the Board will elect such Independent Director Designee(s) to the Board to fill the vacancy or vacancies then existing, in each case for a term that expires at the 2016 Annual Meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Following his or her election, other than as required by applicable Law or the Certificate of Incorporation, no Independent Director Designee shall be removed from the Board unless the removal of such Independent Director Designee has been approved by a majority of the Investor Director Designees. If any Independent Director Designee ceases to serve on the Board for any reason during his or her term (until such time as the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights has occurred), the vacancy created thereby shall be filled, and the Company shall cause the Board to fill such vacancy, with a new Independent Director Designee jointly identified by the Other Directors and the Investor Directors.

(b) The Company agrees to include the Initial Independent Director Designees (and/or, if less than two Independent Director Designees have been jointly identified and agreed to by the Company and the Investor prior to the Closing, the then-serving Independent Director Designee(s)) or any other Initial Independent Director

 

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Designee(s) jointly identified by the Other Directors and the Investor Directors on the slate of nominees recommended by the Board in the Company’s proxy statement and on its proxy card relating to the 2016 Annual Meeting. Unless and until there has occurred a Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights, from and after the 2016 Annual Meeting the Other Directors and the Investor Directors shall jointly identify two Independent Director Designees to be included on the slate of nominees recommended by the Board in the Company’s proxy statement and on its proxy card for each subsequent annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders (which may or may not be the same Persons as the Initial Independent Director Designees or any replacements thereof). Unless and until there has occurred a Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights, the Company shall recommend that the Company’s stockholders vote in favor of each Independent Director Designee at each annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders and shall otherwise support such Independent Director Designees in a manner no less rigorous and favorable than the manner in which the Company supports its other nominees.

SECTION 2.05. Step-Downs of Investor Board Rights .

(a) If at any time the 75.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is not satisfied (but the 50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is satisfied), then, at the written request of a majority of the Other Directors to the Investor, one of the Investor Directors, as specified by the Investor (or, if the Investor fails to do so within five Business Days of such requirement not being satisfied, as specified by a majority of the Other Directors), shall immediately resign, and the Investor Parties shall cause such Investor Director immediately to resign, from the Board effective as of the receipt of such notice. For the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding that a majority of the Other Directors do not request the removal of an Investor Director in accordance with this Section 2.05(a) , from and after such time as the 75.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is no longer satisfied, the Investor Parties shall only have the right to elect to the Board the applicable number of Directors set forth in Section 2.03(a) and Section 12(c) of the Series C Certificate of Amendment.

(b) If at any time the 50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is not satisfied (but the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights has not occurred), then, at the written request of a majority of the Other Directors to the Investor, one of the Investor Directors, as specified by the Investor (or, if the Investor fails to do so within five Business Days of such requirement not being satisfied, a majority of the Other Directors), shall immediately resign, and the Investor Parties shall cause such Investor Director immediately to resign, from the Board effective as of the receipt of such notice; provided that the Investor Director specified by the Investor for resignation in accordance with this Section 2.05(b) shall in no event be the same Investor Director as was specified by the Investor for resignation in accordance with Section 2.05(a) , if such Investor Director was required to resign at such time. For the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding that a majority of the Other Directors do not request the removal of an Investor Director in accordance with this Section 2.05(b) , from and after such time as the 50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is no longer satisfied, the Investor Parties shall only have the right to elect to the Board the applicable number of Directors set forth in Section 2.03(a) and Section 12(c) of the Series C Certificate of Amendment.

 

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(c) Following the occurrence of the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights, (i) at the written request of a majority of the Other Directors to the Investor, any or all of the Investor Directors then serving on the Board shall immediately resign, and the Investor Parties shall cause all of such Investor Directors immediately to resign, from the Board effective as of the receipt of such notice, and (ii) the Investor Parties shall no longer have any rights with respect to Investor Directors or Independent Directors, including under Sections 2.01 , 2.03 , 2.04 and 2.05 or under Section 12(c) of the Series C Certificate of Amendment.

SECTION 2.06. Director Qualifications . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or the Series C Certificate of Amendment, the Investor agrees that, prior to and as a condition to the election to the Board of any Investor Director Designee or any Independent Director Designee (and, in the case of any Independent Director Designee, as a condition to the Board’s obligation to elect or nominate such Independent Director Designee for election as a Director) (any such Investor Director Designee or Independent Director Designee, a “ Director Designee ”), (x) such Director Designee shall have satisfied the Director Qualification Standards (and the Company acknowledges and agrees that the Initial Investor Director Designees and Initial Independent Director Designees (to the extent identified as of the date hereof) have satisfied such requirements as of the date hereof and the Board has determined that based on the information supplied by such individuals as of the date hereof each of the Initial Investor Director Designees is an “independent director” under NYSE Rule 303A.02 and the Corporate Governance Guidelines as of the date hereof; provided that (1) no Director Designee shall be eligible to serve on the Board if he or she has been involved in any of the events enumerated under Item 2(d) or (e) of Schedule 13D under the Exchange Act or Item 401(f) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act (to the extent material to his or her ability or integrity to serve as a Director) or is subject to any Judgment prohibiting service as a director of any public company and (2) if any Director Designee shall fail to satisfy the Director Qualification Standards or the requirements of the preceding clause (1) , the Investor agrees that such Director Designee shall not be nominated or elected to the Board, and the Person having the right to nominate or elect such Director Designee in accordance with this Section 2.06 and the Series C Certificate of Amendment shall have the right to designate a replacement therefor (which replacement Director Designee shall be subject to the requirements of this Section 2.06 ), (y) each Director Designee shall (and the Investor shall cause each Investor Director Designee to) make himself or herself reasonably available for an interview and to consent to such customary reference and background checks as the Nominating Committee may reasonably request to determine such Director Designee’s eligibility to serve as a Director and compliance with the Director Qualification Standards and (z) each Director Designee must provide to the Company:

(a) all information reasonably requested by the Company that is required to be or is customarily disclosed for Directors, candidates for Directors and their respective Affiliates and Representatives in a proxy statement or other filings in accordance with applicable Law, any stock exchange rules or listing standards or the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws or Corporate Governance Guidelines, in each case, relating to such Director Designee’s nomination or election, as applicable, as a Director;

(b) all information reasonably requested by the Company in connection with assessing eligibility under the Director Qualification Standards and the Committee Qualification Requirements, to the extent applicable, in each case, relating to such Director Designee’s nomination or election, as applicable, as a Director;

 

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(c) an undertaking in writing by such Director Designee in the form provided by all Directors and by candidates for Directors, including any such undertakings, representations and agreements that are required under the Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws or Corporate Governance Guidelines; and

(d) an undertaking in writing by each Investor Director Designee, to recuse himself or herself, if requested by the Board or committee, from any deliberations or discussion of the Board or any committee thereof regarding (i) negotiations or good faith disputes between the Company and the Investor or New Avon or any of its Subsidiaries to the extent regarding the exercise of the Company’s rights under Section 10.3(a) of the North America LLC Agreement, (ii) any litigation or good faith dispute between the Company and the Investor or New Avon or any Affiliate of New Avon under the Investment Agreement or North American Investment Agreement or (iii) any matter adverse to the Company related to the Transaction Documents or the Transactions (in each case, as defined in the North American Investment Agreement).

SECTION 2.07. Voting; Quorum. Until the first to occur of (i) the Fall-Away of the Investor Board Rights, (ii) (x) the first date on which the 50% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is not satisfied (but the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights has not occurred) and (y) no Investor Director is serving on the Board and the Investor has irrevocably waived its rights under Sections 2.01 , 2.02 , 2.03 , 2.04 and 2.08 and under Section 12(c) of the Series C Certificate of Amendment or (iii) a Material Company Breach:

(a) at each meeting of the stockholders of the Company and at every postponement or adjournment thereof, the Investor Parties shall take all reasonable actions such that all of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock and Common Stock beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by the Investor Parties and entitled to vote at such meeting of stockholders are voted:

(i) in favor of each Director nominated and recommended by the Board for election at any such meeting;

(ii) in favor of the Company’s “say-on-pay” proposal and any proposal by the Company relating to equity compensation that has been approved by the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board; and

(iii) in favor of the Company’s proposal for ratification of the appointment of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.

(b) Except as set forth in Section 2.07(a) , no Investor Party shall be under any obligation to vote in the same manner as recommended by the Board or in any other manner, other than in its sole discretion.

 

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(c) In connection with any proposal submitted for the approval of the Company’s stockholders which is the subject of Section 2.07(a) (including at any annual or special meeting or in connection with any other action), each Investor Party, on its own behalf, shall cause all of the shares of Voting Stock beneficially owned by such Investor Party to be present or represented by proxy at all such meetings of the Company’s stockholders (including at any adjournments or postponements thereof) for purposes of establishing a quorum and voting in accordance with Section 2.07(a) .

SECTION 2.08. Investor Consent.

(a) As long as the Investor Parties continue to beneficially own any shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued to the Investor on the Closing Date and, following such time as the Investor Parties no longer own any shares of Series C Preferred Stock, and in the case of clause (iii), for so long as the Investor Parties continue to hold any Common Shares issued upon conversion of such shares of Series C Preferred Stock, without the prior written consent of the Investor, the Company shall not take (and the Board shall not authorize the Company to take) any of the following actions:

(i) authorize or issue any Parity Stock or Senior Stock, or amend or alter the Certificate of Incorporation to authorize or create, or increase the number of authorized or issued shares of, or any securities convertible into shares of, or reclassify any security into, any Parity Stock (including any increase in the number of authorized or issued shares of Series C Preferred Stock) or Senior Stock; provided that the consent of the Investor will not be required for (A) the authorization or creation of, or the increase in the number of authorized or issued shares of, or any securities convertible into shares of, or the reclassification of any security (other than Series C Preferred Stock) into, any Junior Stock or (B) the authorization and issuance of Series D Preferred Stock in accordance with this Agreement and the Series C Certificate of Amendment;

(ii) amend, modify or supplement any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws in a manner that alters or changes the rights, preferences or privileges of the holders of Series C Preferred Shares (including by reducing the Liquidation Preference Amount (as defined in the Series C Certificate of Amendment)) or otherwise has an adverse effect on, the holders of Series C Preferred Stock;

(iii) voluntarily de-list the Common Stock from the NYSE or any other National Securities Exchange upon which the Common Stock may subsequently be listed; or

(iv) voluntarily cause the Common Stock to be de-registered under the Exchange Act.

(b) Until the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights, without the prior written consent of the Investor, the Company shall not take (and the Board shall not authorize the Company to take) any of the following actions:

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(ii) amend or modify the rights, power or authority of the Chairman or Lead Independent Director in a manner that adversely affects in any material respect the rights of the Investor Parties set forth in this Agreement (other than as required by a change in applicable Law or the rules and regulations of the NYSE after the Signing Date);

(iii) classify the Board;

(iv) allow or authorize the Board or any committee thereof to take action by written consent other than unanimously;

(v) increase the size of any Board committee to more than the number set forth in Section 2.01(c) , as may be increased in accordance with this Agreement;

(vi) create any new Board committee with more than 4 members;

(vii) enter into any transaction that would be required to be disclosed by the Company pursuant to Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Exchange Act) (whether or not such Item is applicable to the Company and whether or not in the current fiscal year or in any future fiscal year) that does not comply with the policies set forth in the Company’s Audit Committee charter or any similar successor policy thereto;

(viii) amend or alter the Director Qualification Standards, the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, the policies set forth in any of the Company’s committee charters (including the Audit Committee charter) or any similar successor policies thereto, provisions of the Company’s Code of Conduct applicable to Directors, the insider trading policy applicable to Directors and any other Company rules, policies, guidelines, indemnification and exculpation applicable to Directors, Board committees, or the Chairman, including in the Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws, in each case, in a manner that adversely affects in any material respect the rights of the Investor Parties set forth in this Agreement or the Series C Certificate of Amendment (including by diminishing the rights, power or authority of the Chairman, or increasing the rights, power or authority of the Lead Independent Director, in each case beyond the rights, power and authority contemplated by Section 2.03(b) ) or has a disproportionately adverse effect on the eligibility for office of the then sitting or proposed Investor Directors relative to other then sitting Directors (in each case, other than as required by a change in applicable Law or the rules and regulations of the NYSE after the Signing Date);

(ix) amend or alter the Delegation of Authority Policy; or

(x) take any action to voluntarily effect or initiate a Bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company.

 

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(c) Until such time as the Investor Parties shall fail to satisfy the 50.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement, without the prior written consent of the Investor, the Company shall not take (and the Board shall not authorize the Company to take) any of the following actions:

(i) establish a record date for, declare, set aside for payment or make payment in respect of, any dividend or other distribution upon any shares of capital stock of the Company (other than the payment of any dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock or the Series D Preferred Stock); provided that at any time following the establishment of a new regular quarterly dividend (subject to receipt of the Investor’s consent), no further consent of the Investor shall be required for any regular quarterly cash dividends from and after the date of the adoption of such new dividend policy to the extent such quarterly cash dividends have a declaration, record and payment date consistent with such new dividend practice; or

(ii) create, incur, issue or assume any Debt, in a single transaction or a series of related transactions, in excess of the greater of (A) (x) existing Funded Debt outstanding as of the date hereof (without giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the North America Investment Agreement) plus (y) $500,000,000, and (B) any Debt if, after giving effect to the creation, incurrence, issuance or assumption thereof on a Pro Forma Basis, the Total Leverage Ratio as of the last day of the Test Period ended immediately preceding the incurrence of such Debt is not greater than the Applicable Total Leverage Ratio.

(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 2.08 , (i) the Company may take (and the Board may authorize the Company to take) any of the actions set forth in Section 2.08(a)(iii) , (iv) , Sections 2.08(b)(i) , (v)  and (vii)  and Section 2.08(c)(i) , in each case for the purpose of effecting (and effective upon or following the consummation of) any merger or other business combination transaction of the Company, the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries or any other change of control transaction of the Company, in each case that has been recommended by a majority of the Board and (ii) for purposes of the Investor’s consent right pursuant to Section 2.08(c)(ii) , in connection with the exercise by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of the Company’s rights under Section 10.3(a) of the LLC Agreement, the reference to “Applicable Total Leverage Ratio” in Section 2.08(c)(ii) shall be replaced by “6.00 to 1.00.”

SECTION 2.09. Certificate of Incorporation; Bylaws ; Other Governance Authorities. The Company and the Board shall take or cause to be taken all lawful action necessary to ensure at all times that the Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, committee charters, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Delegation of Authority Policy, Director Qualification Standards and all Company rules, policies and guidelines applicable to Directors are consistent in all but de minimis respects with the provisions of this Agreement.

 

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SECTION 2.10. Interested Transactions. The approval by a majority of the Other Directors shall be required (in addition to any other Board or stockholder approval required by applicable Law) for the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to enter into or effect, or agree to enter into or effect, any material contract or transaction between or involving the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and the Investor, any of its Affiliates and any of their respective directors, officers, employees and consultants, including any Investor Directors (collectively, the “ Investor Related Parties ”), on the other hand, the terms of which are not governed by (a) any agreement to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party as of the date hereof, (b) a provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws or (c) compensation, indemnification, equity award or other ordinary course agreement with Investor Directors.

SECTION 2.11. Corporate Opportunities. Notwithstanding anything contained herein or in any other “Transaction Document” (as defined in the North American Investment Agreement), the Investor, any Investor Related Parties, may freely offer to any other Person or effect on behalf of itself or any other Person any other investment or business opportunity or prospective economic advantage (which may include investments or activities relating to competitors of the Company), including those competitive with the business of the Company, or other transactions in which the Company, its subsidiaries, any Director or any other stockholder may have an interest or expectancy, including as a result of any fiduciary duties applicable to such Person (“ Investor Transactions ”), in each case without any prior Company, Board or stockholder notification or approval; provided , that if the Company or an Investor Related Party, to the Investor’s knowledge, is considering the same Investor Transaction, the Investor will promptly notify the Company of such Investor Related Party’s interest in such Investor Transaction and cause each Director that is an Investor Related Party to recuse, if requested by the Board, himself or herself from all Board discussions and activities relating to such Investor Transaction.

SECTION 2.12. Board Obligations. Any breach by the Board of its obligations under this Article II shall be deemed a breach by the Company of its obligations hereunder.

ARTICLE III

Registration Rights

SECTION 3.01. Registration. (a)  Resale Shelf Registration Statement. Subject to the other applicable provisions of this Agreement, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to prepare and file within 90 days after the date hereof a registration statement covering the sale or distribution from time to time by any Investor Party holding Registrable Securities (the “ Holders ”), on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 of the Securities Act, of all of the Registrable Securities on Form S-3 (except if the Company is not then eligible to register for resale the Registrable Securities on Form S-3, then such registration shall be on another appropriate form and shall provide for the registration of such Registrable Securities for resale by the Holders in accordance with any reasonable method of distribution elected by the Investor) (the “ Resale Shelf Registration Statement ”) and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts

 

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to cause such Resale Shelf Registration Statement to be declared effective by the SEC as promptly as is reasonably practicable after the filing thereof (it being agreed that the Resale Shelf Registration Statement shall be an automatic shelf registration statement that shall become effective upon filing with the SEC pursuant to Rule 462(e) if Rule 462(e) is available to the Company).

(b) Effectiveness Period. Once declared effective, the Company shall, subject to the other applicable provisions of this Agreement, use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Resale Shelf Registration Statement to be continuously effective and usable until such time as there are no longer any Registrable Securities (the “ Effectiveness Period ”).

(c) Subsequent Shelf Registration. If any Shelf Registration ceases to be effective under the Securities Act for any reason at any time during the Effectiveness Period, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to as promptly as is reasonably practicable cause such Shelf Registration to again become effective under the Securities Act (including obtaining the prompt withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of such Shelf Registration), and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to as promptly as is reasonably practicable amend such Shelf Registration in a manner reasonably expected to result in the withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of such Shelf Registration or file an additional registration statement (a “ Subsequent Shelf Registration ”) for an offering to be made on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 of the Securities Act registering the resale from time to time by the Holders thereof of all securities that are Registrable Securities as of the time of such filing. If a Subsequent Shelf Registration is filed, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) cause such Subsequent Shelf Registration to become effective under the Securities Act as promptly as is reasonably practicable after the filing thereof (it being agreed that the Subsequent Shelf Registration shall be an automatic shelf registration statement that shall become effective upon filing with the SEC pursuant to Rule 462(e) if Rule 462(e) is available to the Company) and (ii) keep such Subsequent Shelf Registration continuously effective and usable until the end of the Effectiveness Period. Any such Subsequent Shelf Registration shall be a registration statement on Form S-3 to the extent that the Company is eligible to use such form. Otherwise, such Subsequent Shelf Registration shall be on another appropriate form and shall provide for the registration of such Registrable Securities for resale by the Holders in accordance with any reasonable method of distribution elected by the Investor.

(d) Supplements and Amendments . The Company shall supplement and amend any Shelf Registration if required by the Securities Act or the rules, regulations or instructions applicable to the registration form used by the Company for such Shelf Registration.

(e) Subsequent Holder Notice . If a Person entitled to the benefits of this Agreement becomes a Holder of Registrable Securities after a Shelf Registration becomes effective under the Securities Act, the Company shall, as promptly as is reasonably practicable following delivery of written notice to the Company of such Person becoming a Holder and requesting for its name to be included as a selling securityholder in the prospectus related to the Shelf Registration (a “ Subsequent Holder Notice ”):

(i) if required and permitted by applicable Law, file with the SEC a supplement to the related prospectus or a post-effective amendment to the Shelf Registration so that such Holder is named as a selling securityholder in the Shelf Registration and the related prospectus in such a manner as to permit such Holder to deliver a prospectus to purchasers of the Registrable Securities in accordance with applicable Law; provided , however , that the Company shall not be required to file more than one post-effective amendment or a supplement to the related prospectus for such purpose in any 30-day period;

 

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(ii) if, pursuant to clause (i)  above, the Company shall have filed a post-effective amendment to the Shelf Registration that is not automatically effective, use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such post-effective amendment to become effective under the Securities Act as promptly as is reasonably practicable; and

(iii) notify such Holder as promptly as is reasonably practicable after the effectiveness under the Securities Act of any post-effective amendment filed pursuant to clause (i)  above.

(f) Underwritten Offering.

(i) Subject to any applicable restrictions on transfer in this Agreement or otherwise, the Investor may, after the Resale Shelf Registration Statement becomes effective, deliver a written notice to the Company (the “ Underwritten Offering Notice ”) specifying that the sale of some or all of the Registrable Securities subject to the Shelf Registration, is intended to be conducted through an underwritten offering (the “ Underwritten Offering ”); provided , however , that the Holders of Registrable Securities may not, without the Company’s prior written consent, (x) launch more than three Underwritten Offerings at the request of the Holders within any three-hundred sixty-five (365) day period, (y) launch an Underwritten Offering the anticipated gross proceeds of which shall be less than $50,000,000 (unless the Holders are proposing to sell all of their remaining Registrable Securities) or (z) launch any underwritten offering within the period commencing fourteen (14) days prior to and ending two (2) days following the Company’s scheduled earnings release date for any fiscal quarter or year.

(ii) In the event of an Underwritten Offering, the Investor shall select the managing Underwriter or Underwriters to administer the Underwritten Offering; provided that the choice of such managing underwriter(s) shall be subject to the consent of the Company, which is not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and the Company, the Investor and the Holders of Registrable Securities participating in the Underwritten Offering will enter into and perform its obligations under an underwriting agreement in customary form with the managing Underwriter or Underwriters selected for such offering.

 

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(iii) The Company will not include in any Underwritten Offering pursuant to this Section 3.01(f) any securities that are not Registrable Securities without the prior written consent of the Investor. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters advise the Company and the Investor in writing that in its or their good faith opinion the number of Registrable Securities (and, if permitted hereunder, other securities requested to be included in such offering) exceeds the number of securities which can be sold in such offering in light of market conditions or is such so as to adversely affect the success of such offering, the Company will include in such offering only such number of securities that can be sold without adversely affecting the marketability of the offering, which securities will be so included in the following order of priority: (A) first, the Registrable Securities of the Holders that have requested to participate in such Underwritten Offering, allocated pro rata among such Holders on the basis of the percentage of the Registrable Securities requested to be included in such offering by such Holders, and (B) second, any other securities of the Company that have been requested to be so included.

(g) Take-Down Notice . Subject to the other applicable provisions of this Agreement, at any time that any Shelf Registration is effective, if the Investor delivers a notice to the Company (a “ Take-Down Notice ”) stating that it intends to effect a sale or distribution of all or part of its Registrable Securities included by it on any Shelf Registration (a “ Shelf Offering ”) and stating the number of the Registrable Securities to be included in such Shelf Offering, then the Company shall amend, subject to the other applicable provisions of this Agreement, or supplement the Shelf Registration as may be necessary in order to enable such Registrable Securities to be sold and distributed pursuant to the Shelf Offering.

SECTION 3.02. Piggyback Registration. (a)  Notice of Registration. If at any time or from time to time the Company proposes to file a registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to, or otherwise commence a public, offering of its Common Stock or securities convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for, Common Stock, whether or not for sale for its own account (other than any registration statement filed (i) on Form S-4, Form S-8 or any substitute or successor forms or (ii) filed to effectuate an exchange offer or any employee benefit or dividend reinvestment plan), the Company will promptly give to the Investor written notice of such filing or commencement, which notice shall be given, to the extent reasonably practicable, no later than five (5) Business Days prior to the filing date or commencement date (the “ Piggyback Notice ”) to the Investor on behalf of the Holders of Registrable Securities.

(b) Right to Participate. The Piggyback Notice shall offer such Holders the opportunity to include (or cause to be included) in such registration statement and offering the number of shares of Registrable Securities as the Investor on behalf of any such Holder may request (each, a “ Piggyback Registration Statement ”). Subject to Section 3.02(c), the Company shall include in each Piggyback Registration Statement all Registrable Securities with respect to which the Company has received written requests for inclusion therein (each, a “ Piggyback Request ”) within five (5) Business Days after the date of the Piggyback Notice but in any event not later than one (1) Business Day

 

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prior to the filing date of a Piggyback Registration Statement. Such notice shall state the intended method of disposition of the Registrable Securities by such Holder. If a Holder decides not to include all of its Registrable Securities in any registration statement thereafter filed by the Company, such Holder shall nevertheless continue to have the right to include any Registrable Securities in any subsequent registration statement or registration statements as may be filed by the Company with respect to offerings of its securities, all upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. The Company shall not be required to maintain the effectiveness of a Piggyback Registration Statement beyond the earlier of (x) 180 days after the effective date thereof and (y) consummation of the distribution by the Holders of the Registrable Securities included in such registration statement.

(c) Underwriting. The right of any Holder to registration pursuant to Section 3.01(f) or this Section 3.02 shall be conditioned upon such Holder’s participation in such underwriting and the inclusion of Registrable Securities in the underwriting to the extent provided therein. If any of the securities to be registered pursuant to the registration giving rise to the rights under this Section 3.02 are to be sold in an underwritten offering, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the managing Underwriter or Underwriters of a proposed underwritten offering to permit Holders of Registrable Securities who have timely submitted a Piggyback Request in connection with such offering to include in such offering all Registrable Securities included in each Holder’s Piggyback Request on the same terms and subject to the same conditions as any other shares of capital stock, if any, of the Company included in the offering. Each Holder proposing to distribute its securities through a Piggyback Registration Statement shall (together with the Company and the other holders distributing their securities through such underwriting) enter into an underwriting agreement with the managing Underwriter or Underwriters selected for such underwriting by the Company or by the stockholders of the Company who have the right to select the Underwriters (such underwriting agreement to be in the form negotiated by the Company or such stockholders, as the case may be). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 3.02 , if the managing Underwriter or Underwriters of a proposed underwritten offering with respect to which Holders have exercised their piggyback registration rights advise the Board that in its or their good faith opinion the number of Registrable Securities requested to be included in the offering thereby and all other securities proposed to be sold in the offering exceeds the number which can be sold in such underwritten offering in light of market conditions, the Registrable Securities and such other securities to be included in such underwritten offering shall be allocated, (i) first, (A) in the event such offering was initiated by the Company, up to the total number of securities that the Company has requested to be included in such registration for its own account and (B) in the event such offering was initiated by holders of securities (including the Investor or the Investor Parties, as applicable) who have exercised their demand registration rights, up to the total number of securities that such holders of such securities have requested to be included in such offering, allocated pro rata among such holders on the basis of the percentage of the Registrable Securities requested to be included in such offering by such holders, (ii) second, the Registrable Securities of the Investor and the Investor Parties that it has or they have requested to participate in such underwritten offering, allocated pro rata among such Holders on the basis of the

 

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percentage of the Registrable Securities requested to be included in such offering by such Holders; (iii) third, the Registrable Securities of the Holders, other than the Investor and the Investor Parties, that have requested to participate in such underwritten offering, allocated pro rata among such Holders on the basis of the percentage of the Registrable Securities requested to be included in such offering by such Holders; and (iv) fourth, any other securities of the Company that have been requested to be included in such offering. If any Holder disapproves of the terms of any such underwriting, such Holder may elect to withdraw therefrom by written notice to the Company and the managing Underwriter or Underwriters, provided that such election is made prior to the earlier of (a) the effectiveness of the registration statement and (b) the time at which the offering price or the underwriter’s discount is determined with the managing Underwriter or Underwriters. Any securities excluded or withdrawn from such underwriting (i) may be substituted by securities held by the Holders to be included in such registration; or (ii) in the event the Holders elect not to substitute any shares, may be substituted by securities held by the Company to be included in such registration; or (iii) in the event that the Holders and the Company elect not to substitute any shares, shall be withdrawn from such registration.

(d) Right to Terminate Registration. The Company or the holders of securities who have caused Registrable Securities to be included in a registration statement pursuant to Section 3.01 or 3.02 to be filed as contemplated by this Section 3.02 , as the case may be, shall have the right to have any registration initiated by it or them, as applicable, under this Section 3.02 terminated or withdrawn prior to the effectiveness thereof, whether or not any Holder has elected to include securities in such registration.

SECTION 3.03. Registration Procedures. (a) Subject to the other applicable provisions of this Agreement, in the case of each registration of Registrable Securities effected by the Company pursuant to Section 3.01 , the Company will:

(i) prepare and promptly file with the SEC a registration statement with respect to such securities and use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such registration statement to become and remain effective for the period of the distribution contemplated thereby in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Agreement;

(ii) prepare and file with the SEC such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registration statement and the prospectus used in connection with such registration statement as (i) reasonably requested by any Holder (to the extent such request related to information relating to such Holder) or (ii) may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all securities covered by such registration statement in accordance with the Investor’s intended method of distribution set forth in such registration statement and as may be necessary to keep the registration statement continuously effective for the period set forth in this Agreement;

 

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(iii) respond promptly to any comments received from the SEC and request acceleration of effectiveness promptly after it learns that the SEC will not review the registration statement or after it has satisfied comments received from the SEC;

(iv) furnish, (i) to the Investor’s legal counsel, copies of the registration statement and the prospectus included therein (including each preliminary prospectus), in each case including all exhibits thereto, proposed to be filed and provide such legal counsel a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on such registration statement and (ii) to the Investor and the Underwriters, such other documents as it may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of Registrable Securities owned by it;

(v) if requested by the managing Underwriter or Underwriters, if any, or the Investor, promptly include in any prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment such information as the managing Underwriter or Underwriters, if any, or the Investor may reasonably request in order to permit the intended method of distribution of such securities and make all required filings of such prospectus supplement or post- effective amendment as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company has received such request; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to take any actions under this Section 3.03(a)(iv) that are not, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, in compliance with applicable law;

(vi) in the event that the Registrable Securities are being offered in an Underwritten Offering, furnish to the Investor and to the Underwriters of the securities being registered such reasonable number of copies of the registration statement, preliminary prospectus and final prospectus as the Investor or such Underwriters may reasonably request in order to facilitate the public offering or other disposition of such securities;

(vii) as promptly as reasonably practicable, use commercially reasonable efforts to notify the Investor at any time when (i) a prospectus relating thereto is required to be delivered under the Securities Act or of the Company’s discovery of the occurrence of any event as a result of which the prospectus included in such registration statement, as then in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading or incomplete in the light of the circumstances then existing, and, subject to Section 3.04 , at the request of the Investor, prepare as promptly as is reasonably practicable and furnish to the Investor a reasonable number of copies of a supplement to or an amendment of such prospectus as may be necessary so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchaser of such securities, such prospectus shall not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading or incomplete in the light of the circumstances then existing, (ii) any request by the SEC or any other regulatory body or other body having jurisdiction has been made for any

 

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amendment of or supplement to any registration statement or other document relating to such offering, or (iii) if for any other reason it shall be necessary to amend or supplement such registration statement or prospectus in order to comply with the Securities Act;

(viii) use reasonable best efforts to register and qualify (or exempt from such registration or qualification) the securities covered by such registration statement under such other securities or “blue sky” laws of such jurisdictions within the United States as shall be reasonably requested in writing by the Investor; provided , however , that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to (A) qualify to do business in any jurisdictions where it would not otherwise be required to qualify but for this subsection or (B) file a general consent to service of process in any such states or jurisdictions;

(ix) in the event that the Registrable Securities are being offered in an underwritten public offering, enter into an underwriting agreement, in usual and customary form and otherwise in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Agreement (including using commercially reasonable efforts to include (i) indemnification and contribution provisions substantially to the effect and to the extent provided in Section 3.08 and (ii) agreements as to the provision of the opinions of counsel and accountants’ letters to the effect and to the extent provided in Section 3.03(a)(xii) ;

(x) in connection with an Underwritten Offering, the Company shall cause its officers to use their commercially reasonable efforts to support the marketing of the Registrable Securities covered by such offering (including participation in “road shows” or other similar marketing efforts);

(xi) use commercially reasonable efforts to furnish, on the date that such Registrable Securities are delivered to the Underwriters for sale (if such securities are being sold through Underwriters) or, solely in the case of clause (A), (D) and (E), the pricing or closing date of the applicable offering or sale (in the case of an offering with the assistance of a broker, placement agent or other agent of the Holder): (A) an opinion, dated as of such date, of the counsel representing the Company for the purposes of such registration, in form and substance as is customarily given to the managing Underwriter or Underwriters in an underwritten public offering, addressed to the Underwriter or Underwriters (in the case of an underwritten offering) or, if requested, in form and substance as is customarily given to the broker, placement agent or other agent of the Holders assisting in the sale of the Registrable Securities addressed to such broker, placement agent or other agent, if any, (B) a “negative assurances letter”, dated such date of the legal counsel representing the Company for the purposes of such registration, in form and substance as is customarily given to underwriters in an underwritten public offering; (C) a “cold comfort” and “bring-down” letter, dated as of such date, from the independent certified public accountants of the Company, in form and substance as is customarily given by independent certified

 

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public accountants to Underwriters in an underwritten public offering, addressed to the Underwriters, (D) customary certificates executed by authorized officers of the Company as may be requested by any Holder or any underwriter of such Registrable Securities, and (E) make available to the appropriate representatives of the underwriters, if any, and any Holder access to such information and personnel as is reasonable and customary to enable such parties to establish a due diligence defense under the Securities Act;

(xii) (a) in the event that the Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement are shares of Common Stock or shares of capital stock of the Company in a series that are otherwise listed on a securities exchange, use commercially reasonable efforts to list the Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement with any securities exchange on which the Common Stock or such other shares of capital stock are then listed and (b) in the event that the Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement are shares of Common Stock and the Common Stock is not currently listed on a National Securities Exchange, to use commercially reasonable efforts to take actions within the control of the Company to list such Registrable Securities on a National Securities Exchange;

(xiii) provide a transfer agent and registrar for all such Registrable Securities and, if requested by Underwriter(s) or the Holder, a CUSIP/ISIN number for all such Registrable Securities, in each case not later than the effective date of such registration statement;

(xiv) in connection with a customary due diligence review, make available for inspection by the Investor, any underwriter participating in any such disposition of Registrable Securities, if any, and any counsel or accountants retained by the Investor or underwriter (collectively, the “ Offering Persons ”), at the offices where normally kept, all financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company and its subsidiaries, and cause the officers, directors and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries to supply all information and participate in customary due diligence sessions in each case reasonably requested by any such representative, underwriter, counsel or accountant in connection with such Registration Statement; provided, however, that any information that is not generally publicly available at the time of delivery of such information shall be kept confidential by such Offering Persons unless (i) disclosure of such information is required by court or administrative order or in connection with an audit or examination by, or a blanket document request from, a regulatory or self-regulatory authority, bank examiner or auditor, (ii) disclosure of such information, in the reasonable judgment of the Offering Persons, is required by law or applicable legal process (including in connection with the offer and sale of securities pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC), (iii) such information is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a non-permitted disclosure or failure to safeguard by such Offering Persons in violation of this Agreement or (iv) such information (A) was known to such Offering Persons (prior to its disclosure by the Company) from a source other

 

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than the Company when such source, to the knowledge of the Offering Persons, was not bound by any contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to the Company with respect to such information, (B) becomes available to the Offering Persons from a source other than the Company when such source, to the knowledge of the Offering Persons, is not bound by any contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to the Company with respect to such information or (C) was developed independently by the Offering Persons or their respective representatives without the use of, or reliance on, information provided by the Company. In the case of a proposed disclosure pursuant to (i) or (ii) above, such Person shall be required to give the Company written notice of the proposed disclosure prior to such disclosure (except in the case of (ii) above when a proposed disclosure was or is to be made in connection with a registration statement or prospectus under this Agreement and except in the case of clause (i) above when a proposed disclosure is in connection with a routine audit or examination by, or a blanket document request from, a regulatory or self-regulatory authority, bank examiner or auditor);

(xv) cooperate with the Investor and each Underwriter or agent participating in the disposition of Registrable Securities and their respective counsel in connection with any filings required to be made with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“ FINRA ”), including the use of commercially reasonable efforts to obtain FINRA’s pre-clearance or pre-approval of the registration statement and applicable prospectus upon filing with the SEC;

(xvi) use its reasonable best efforts to obtain as promptly as reasonably practicable the withdrawal of, any stop order with respect to the applicable registration statement or other order suspending the use of any preliminary or final prospectus;

(xvii) promptly incorporate in a prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment to the applicable registration statement such information as the managing Underwriter or Underwriters, if any, and the Holder, as applicable, relating to the plan of distribution with respect to such Registrable Securities; and make all required filings of such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment as promptly as reasonably practicable after being notified of the matters to be incorporated in such prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment;

(xviii) as promptly as is reasonably practicable notify the Investor (A) when the prospectus or any prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment has been filed and, with respect to such registration statement or any post-effective amendment, when the same has become effective, (B) of any request by the SEC for amendments or supplements to such registration statement or to amend or to supplement such prospectus or for additional information, (C) of the issuance by the SEC of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of such registration statement or the initiation of any proceedings for such purpose, (D) if at any time the Company has reason to believe that the representations and warranties of the

 

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Company contained in any agreement contemplated by Section 3.03(a)(viii) above relating to any applicable offering cease to be true and correct or (v) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose; and

(xix) use its commercially reasonable efforts to take such other steps that are customarily taken by issuers necessary to effect the registration and sale of the Registrable Securities contemplated hereby.

(b) The Investor agrees that, upon receipt of any notice from the Company of the happening of any event of the kind described in Section 3.03(a)(vii) , 3.03(a)(ix)(B) or 3.03(a)(ix)(C) , the Investor shall discontinue, and shall cause each Holder to discontinue, disposition of any Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement or the related prospectus until receipt of the copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus, which supplement or amendment shall, subject to the other applicable provisions of this Agreement, be prepared and furnished as soon as reasonably practicable, or until the Investor is advised in writing by the Company that the use of the applicable prospectus may be resumed, and has received copies of any amended or supplemented prospectus or any additional or supplemental filings which are incorporated, or deemed to be incorporated, by reference in such prospectus (such period during which disposition is discontinued being an “ Interruption Period ”) and, if requested by the Company, the Investor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to return, and cause the Holders to return, to the Company all copies then in its or their possession, of the prospectus covering such Registrable Securities at the time of receipt of such request. As soon as practicable after the Company has determined that the use of the applicable prospectus may be resumed, the Company will notify the Investor thereof. In the event the Company invokes an Interruption Period hereunder and in the reasonable discretion of the Company the need for the Company to continue the Interruption Period ceases for any reason, the Company shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, provide written notice to the Investor that such Interruption Period is no longer applicable.

SECTION 3.04. Suspension. (a) The Company shall be entitled on one (1) occasion in any six (6) month period, for a period of time not to exceed sixty (60) days in the aggregate in any six (6) month period and seventy-five (75) days in any twelve (12) month period to (x) defer any registration of Registrable Securities and shall have the right not to file and not to cause the effectiveness of any registration covering any Registrable Securities, (y) suspend the use of any prospectus and registration statement covering any Registrable Securities and (z) require the Holders of Registrable Securities to suspend any offerings or sales of Registrable Securities pursuant to a registration statement, if the Company delivers to the Investor a certificate signed by an executive officer certifying that such registration and offering would (i) require the Company to make an Adverse Disclosure or (ii) materially interfere with any bona fide material financing, acquisition, disposition or other similar transaction involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries then under consideration. Such certificate shall contain a statement of the reasons for such suspension and an approximation of the anticipated length of such suspension. The Investor shall keep the information contained in such certificate confidential subject to the same terms set forth in Section 3.02(a)(xv) .

 

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(b) If the Company defers any registration of Registrable Securities in response to an Underwritten Offering Notice or requires the Investor or the Holders to suspend any Underwritten Offering, the Investor shall be entitled to withdraw such Underwritten Offering Notice and if it does so, such request shall not be treated for any purpose as the delivery of an Underwritten Offering Notice pursuant to Section 3.01(f) .

(c) In the event that the Company shall exercise its right to delay or suspend the filing or effectiveness of a registration hereunder, the applicable time period during which the registration statement is to remain effective shall be extended by a period of time equal to the duration of the total aggregated period of suspension.

SECTION 3.05. Expenses of Registration. All Registration Expenses incurred in connection with any registration pursuant to Sections 3.01 and 3.02 shall be borne by the Company. All Selling Expenses relating to securities registered on behalf of the Holders shall be borne by the Holders of the Registrable Securities included in any such registration.

SECTION 3.06. Information by Holders. (a) The Holder or Holders of Registrable Securities included in any registration shall, and the Investor shall cause such Holder or Holders to, furnish to the Company such information regarding such Holder or Holders and their Affiliates, the Registrable Securities held by them and the distribution proposed by such Holder or Holders and their Affiliates as the Company or its Representatives may reasonably request and as shall be required in connection with any registration, qualification or compliance referred to in this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the obligations of the Company under Sections 3.01 and 3.02 are conditioned on the timely provisions of the foregoing information by such Holder or Holders and, without limitation of the foregoing, will be conditioned on compliance by such Holder or Holders with the following:

(i) such Holder or Holders will, and will cause their respective Affiliates to, cooperate with the Company in connection with the preparation of the applicable registration statement and prospectus and, for so long as the Company is obligated to keep such registration statement effective, such Holder or Holders will and will cause their respective Affiliates to, provide to the Company, in writing and in a timely manner, for use in such registration statement (and expressly identified in writing as such), all information regarding themselves and their respective Affiliates and such other information as may be required by applicable Laws to enable the Company to prepare or amend such registration statement, any related prospectus and any other documents related to such offering covering the applicable Registrable Securities owned by such Holder or Holders and to maintain the currency and effectiveness thereof;

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Holder or Holders will, and they will cause their Affiliates to, comply with all Laws applicable to such distribution, including Regulation M promulgated under the Exchange Act, and, to the extent required by such Laws, will, and will cause their Affiliates to, among other things (A) not engage in any stabilization activity in connection with the securities of the Company in contravention of such Laws, (B) distribute the Registrable Securities acquired by them solely in the manner described in the applicable registration statement and (C) if required by applicable Law, cause to be furnished to each agent or broker-dealer to or through whom such Registrable Securities may be offered, or to the offeree if an offer is made directly by such Holder or Holders or their respective Affiliates, such copies of the applicable prospectus (as amended and supplemented to such date) and documents incorporated by reference therein as may be required by such agent, broker-dealer or offeree;

(iii) such Holder or Holders shall, and they shall cause their respective Affiliates to, (A) permit the Company and its Representatives to examine such documents and records and will supply in a timely manner any information as they may be reasonably requested to provide in connection with the offering or other distribution of Registrable Securities by such Holder or Holders and (B) execute, deliver and perform under any agreements and instruments reasonably requested by the Company or its Representatives to effectuate such registered offering, including opinions of counsel and questionnaires; and

(iv) on receipt of any notice from the Company of the occurrence of any of the events specified in Section 3.03(a)(vii) , 3.03(a)(ix)(B) or 3.03(a)(ix)(C) or that otherwise requires the suspension by such Holder or Holders and their respective Affiliates of the offering, sale or distribution of any of the Registrable Securities owned by such Holder or Holders, such Holders shall, and they shall cause their respective Affiliates to, cease offering, selling or distributing the Registrable Securities owned by such Holder or Holders until the offering. Sale and distribution of the Registrable Securities owned by such Holder or Holders may recommence in accordance with the terms hereof and applicable Law.

SECTION 3.07. Rule 144 Reporting. With a view to making available the benefits of Rule 144 to the Holders, the Company agrees that, for so long as a Holder owns Registrable Securities, the Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to:

(a) make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144, at all times after the date of this Agreement;

(b) file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the Exchange Act; and

(c) so long as a Holder owns any Registrable Securities, furnish to the Holder upon written request a written statement by the Company as to its compliance with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.

 

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SECTION 3.08. Holdback Agreement . If during the Effectiveness Period, the Company shall file a registration statement (other than in connection with the registration of securities issuable pursuant to an employee stock option, stock purchase or similar plan or pursuant to a merger, exchange offer or a transaction of the type specified in Rule 145(a) under the Securities Act) with respect to an underwritten public offering of Common Stock or securities convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for, such securities or otherwise informs the Investor that it intends to conduct such an offering utilizing an effective registration statement or pursuant to an underwritten Rule 144A and/or Regulation S offering and provides the Investor and each Holder the opportunity to participate in such offering in accordance with and to the extent required by Section 3.02 , the Investor and each Holder shall, if requested by the managing Underwriter or Underwriters, enter into a customary “lock-up” agreement relating to the sale, offering or distribution of Registrable Securities, in the form reasonably requested by the managing Underwriter or Underwriters, covering the period commencing on the date of the prospectus pursuant to which such offering may be made and continuing until 60 days from the date of such prospectus or such shorter period as may be agreed by the managing Underwriter or Underwriters.

SECTION 3.09. Indemnification. (a)  Indemnification by Company. To the extent permitted by applicable Law, the Company will, with respect to any Registrable Securities covered by a registration statement or prospectus, or as to which registration or qualification or compliance under applicable “blue sky” laws has been effected pursuant to this Agreement, indemnify and hold harmless each Holder, each Holder’s current and former officers, directors, partners, members, managers, stockholders, accountants, attorneys, agents and employees, and each Person controlling such Holder within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and such Holder’s current and former officers, directors, partners, members, managers, stockholders, accountants, attorneys, agents and employees, and each Underwriter thereof, if any, and each Person who controls any such Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act (collectively, the “ Company Indemnified Parties ”), from and against any and all expenses, claims, losses, damages, costs (including costs of preparation and reasonable attorney’s fees and any legal or other fees or expenses actually incurred by such party in connection with any investigation or proceeding), judgments, fines, penalties, charges, amounts paid in settlement and other liabilities, joint or several (or actions in respect thereof) (collectively, “ Losses ”), to the extent arising out of or based on any untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a material fact contained in any registration statement, prospectus, preliminary prospectus, offering circular, “issuer free writing prospectus” (as such term is defined in Rule 433 under the Securities Act) or other document, in each case related to such registration statement, or any amendment or supplement thereto, or based on any omission (or alleged omission) to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading, or any violation by the Company of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, any state securities law or any rules or regulations thereunder applicable to the Company and (without limiting the preceding portions of this Section 3.08) the Company will reimburse each of the Company Indemnified Parties for any reasonable and documented out-of-pocket legal expenses and any other reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses actually

 

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incurred in connection with investigating, defending or, subject to the last sentence of this Section 3.09, settling any such Losses or action, as such expenses are incurred; provided that the Company’s indemnification obligations shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Losses or action if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Company (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), nor shall the Company be liable to a Holder in any such case for any such Losses or action to the extent that it arises out of or is based upon a violation or alleged violation of any state or federal Law (including any claim arising out of or based on any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission in the registration statement or prospectus) which occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with written information regarding such Holder furnished to the Company by such Holder or its authorized representatives expressly for use in connection with such registration by or on behalf of any Holder.

(b) Indemnification by Holders. To the extent permitted by applicable Law, each Holder will, if Registrable Securities held by such Holder are included in the securities as to which registration or qualification or compliance under applicable “blue sky” laws is being effected, indemnify, severally and not jointly with any other Holders of Registrable Securities, the Company, each of its Representatives, each Person who controls the Company or such Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act (collectively, the “ Holder Indemnified Parties ”), against all Losses (or actions in respect thereof) to the extent arising out of or based on any untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a material fact contained in any registration statement, prospectus, preliminary prospectus, offering circular or other document, in each case related to such registration statement, or any amendment or supplement thereto, or based on any omission (or alleged omission) to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading, and will reimburse each of the Holder Indemnified Parties for any reasonable and documented out-of-pocket legal expenses and any other reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred in connection with investigating, defending or, subject to the last sentence of this Section 3.08, settling any such Losses or action, as such expenses are incurred, in each case to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) or omission (or alleged omission) is made in such registration statement, prospectus, offering circular or other document in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by such Holder or its authorized representatives and stated to be specifically for use therein; provided , however , that in no event shall any indemnity under this Section 3.09(b) payable by the Investor and any Holder exceed an amount equal to the net proceeds received by each Holder in respect of the Registrable Securities sold pursuant to the registration statement. The indemnity agreement contained in this Section 3.09(b) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any loss, claim, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the applicable Holder (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

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Party ”) of any claim or of the commencement of any proceeding as to which indemnity is sought. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, exercisable by giving written notice to the Indemnified Party as promptly as reasonably practicable after the receipt of written notice from such Indemnified Party of such claim or proceeding, to assume, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, the defense of any such claim or litigation, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party and, after notice from the Indemnifying Party to such Indemnified Party of its election to assume the defense thereof, the Indemnifying Party will not (so long as it shall continue to have the right to defend, contest, litigate and settle the matter in question in accordance with this Section 3.09(c)) be liable to such Indemnified Party hereunder for any legal expenses and other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof; provided , however , that an Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such claim or litigation, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Party unless the Indemnifying Party shall have failed within a reasonable period of time to assume such defense and the Indemnified Party is or would reasonably be expected to be materially prejudiced by such delay. The failure of any Indemnified Party to give notice as provided herein shall relieve an Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Section 3.08 only to the extent that the failure to give such notice is materially prejudicial or harmful to such Indemnifying Party’s ability to defend such action. No Indemnifying Party, in the defense of any such claim or litigation, shall, except with the prior written consent of each Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation. The indemnity agreements contained in this Section 3.08 shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any claim, loss, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The indemnification set forth in this Section 3.08 shall be in addition to any other indemnification rights or agreements that an Indemnified Party may have. An Indemnifying Party who is not entitled to, or elects not to, assume the defense of a claim will not be obligated to pay the fees and expenses of more than one counsel for all parties indemnified by such Indemnifying Party with respect to such claim, unless in the reasonable judgment of any Indemnified Party a conflict of interest may exist between such Indemnified Party and any other Indemnified Parties with respect to such claim.

(d) Contribution. If the indemnification provided for in this Section 3.08 is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unavailable to an Indemnified Party, other than pursuant to its terms, with respect to any Losses or action referred to therein, then, subject to the limitations contained in this Section 3.08 , the Indemnifying Party, in lieu of indemnifying such Indemnified Party hereunder, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party as a result of such Losses or action in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party, on the one hand, and the Indemnified Party, on the other, in connection with the actions, statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses or action, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the Indemnifying Party, on the one hand, and the Indemnified Party, on the other hand, shall be determined by reference

 

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to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact, has been made (or omitted) by, or relates to information supplied by such Indemnifying Party or such Indemnified Party, and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent any such action, statement or omission. The Company and the Holders agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 3.09(d) was determined solely upon pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding sentence of this Section 3.09(d) . Notwithstanding the foregoing, the amount the Investor and any Holder will be obligated to contribute pursuant to this Section 3.09(d) will be limited to an amount equal to the net proceeds received by the Investor and each Holder (in the aggregate) in respect of the Registrable Securities sold pursuant to the registration statement which gives rise to such obligation to contribute. No Person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

SECTION 3.10. Termination of Registration Rights. The rights of any particular Holder to cause the Company to register securities under Article III shall terminate with respect to such Holder upon the date upon which such Holder no longer holds any Registrable Securities. The registration rights contained in this Article III shall terminate on the date on which all shares of Common Stock issuable (or actually issued) to any of the Investor Parties upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock cease to be Registrable Securities.

ARTICLE IV

Limitations on Purchases of

Equity Securities and Other Actions

SECTION 4.01. Limitations on Purchases of Equity Securities and Other Actions. At all times during the Standstill Period, without the prior approval of a majority of the Other Directors, or as otherwise expressly permitted by this Agreement (including Article VI ), each Investor Party shall not, directly or indirectly, and shall cause its Affiliates and Representatives acting on its and its respective Affiliates’ behalf not to:

(a) acquire, offer to acquire, agree to acquire or make a public proposal to acquire, by purchase or otherwise, any Equity Securities of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, any securities convertible into or exchangeable for any Equity Securities of the Company, or any right to vote or to direct the voting of any Equity Securities of the Company, in each case, such that the Investor Parties would, after giving effect to such transaction, beneficially own, on an as converted basis, more than the Maximum Percentage of the then outstanding Common Stock, on an as converted basis; provided that the restrictions in this clause (a)  shall not apply to (i) purchases or acquisitions permitted by Section 5.02(d) , (ii) acquisitions of Equity Securities of the Company issued in connection with stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations or similar transactions

 

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(including any Equity Securities issued as a dividend, coupon or other distribution on shares of Series C Preferred Stock) and (iii) issuances by the Company of Equity Securities of the Company or options, warrants or other rights to acquire Equity Securities of the Company (or the exercise thereof) to any Director, as compensation for his or her membership on the Board; provided , further , that the Investor Parties shall not be deemed to violate this clause (a)  (and shall not be required to Transfer any Equity Securities) as a result of any acquisition of Equity Securities by the Company (or similar transaction) which, by reducing the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding, on an as converted basis, increases the proportionate number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned, on an as converted basis, by the Investor Parties to the Maximum Percentage or more of the then outstanding Common Stock, on an as converted basis;

(b) other than solely with respect to class votes of the holders of Series C Preferred Stock, make, knowingly encourage or participate in any “solicitation” of “proxies”, as such terms are used in the proxy rules of the SEC promulgated under Section 14 of the Exchange Act, in order to (i) vote, or seek to advise or influence any Person with respect to the voting of, any Voting Stock of the Company (other than, in each case, in a manner that is not inconsistent with the Board’s recommendation in connection with such matter), (ii) call or seek to call a meeting of the Company’s stockholders or initiate any stockholder proposal for action by the Company’s stockholders or (iii) seek election to, or to place a Representative on, the Board or seek the removal of any Director from the Board (other than, in each case, any Investor Director or Independent Acting Director in accordance with this Agreement);

(c) effect, publicly offer or publicly propose or make any public announcement with respect to, or solicit or submit a proposal (public or otherwise) for, any merger, consolidation, business combination, tender or exchange offer, recapitalization, reorganization, purchase or license of all or a material portion of the assets, properties or Equity Securities of or other similar extraordinary transaction involving the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective securities (any such transaction, an “ Extraordinary Transaction ”) or enter into any discussions, negotiations, arrangements, understandings or agreements (whether written or oral) with any other Person regarding any of the foregoing;

(d) enter into any discussions, negotiations, arrangements or understandings with any Person (including security holders of the Company, but excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, the Investor and its Affiliates) or form, join or in any way participate in a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) with respect to any Voting Stock (other than a “group” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) composed of the Investor Parties) or otherwise in connection with any of the actions prohibited by this Section 4.01 ;

 

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(e) make any public disclosure, public proposal or public statement of inquiry or publicly disclose any intention, plan or arrangement inconsistent with the agreements contained in this Section 4.01 ;

(f) advise, assist, knowingly encourage or direct any Person to do or take, or to advise, assist, knowingly encourage or direct any other Person to do or take, any of the actions prohibited by this Section 4.01 or knowingly act as a financing source for or otherwise invest in any Person in connection with such Person taking any of the actions prohibited by this Section 4.01 ; provided , that, this Section 4.01(g) shall not restrict the Investor or its Affiliates from purchasing already outstanding debt or debt securities of any Person;

(g) take any action that would, in effect, require the Company to make a public announcement regarding the possibility of a transaction or any of the events described in this Section 4.01 ;

(h) contest the validity of this Section 4.01 or make, initiate, take or participate in any Action or proposal to amend, waive, terminate or seek a release of the restrictions contained herein (whether by legal action or otherwise); or

(i) request the Company, directly or indirectly, to amend or waive any provisions of this Section 4.01 ;

provided , however that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4.01 , (i) the Investor and its Affiliates may at any time (A) initiate and engage in private discussions with, and submit non-public, confidential proposals to, the Board (or any committee or other designee thereof) regarding any Extraordinary Transaction, so long as such proposals do not require public disclosure and the making of such proposal would not reasonably be expected to require the Company to make a public announcement of its receipt, (B) make a confidential request to the Company seeking an amendment or waiver of this Section 4.01 , which a majority of the Other Directors may accept or reject in their sole discretion, so long as the making of such request would not reasonably be expected to require the Company to make a public announcement of its receipt and (C) engage in discussions or negotiations regarding, enter into, consummate or take any other action in furtherance of any transaction with any Person related to a recapitalization, reorganization or restructuring of any Debt of the Company or its Subsidiaries, including with respect to the conversion of any debt securities of the Company or its Subsidiaries held by the Investor or its Affiliates into Equity Securities and (ii) for the avoidance of doubt, (A) (x) the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the North America Investment Agreement and (y) the Investor’s exercise of its rights or the performance of its obligations under any other “Transaction Document” (as defined in the North American Investment Agreement) shall not be deemed violations of this Section 4.01 and (B) nothing in this Section 4.01 shall limit (x) any Investor Party’s ability to vote (subject to Section 2.07 ), Transfer (subject to Section 5.01 ) or otherwise exercise rights under its Common Stock or Series C Preferred Stock or (y) the ability of any Investor Director to vote or otherwise exercise its fiduciary duties as a member of the Board. Nothing in this Section 4.01 shall restrict the Investor from designating any Investor Designee or

 

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Independent Director Designee in accordance with this Agreement or taking any action to cause such Investor Designee or Independent Director Designee to be appointed to the Board (or any committee thereof) or the actions of any Investor Director in his or her capacity as Chairman or similar office or position), including in respect of such Director’s participation in Board and Board committee meetings and votes on and discussions regarding matters at such meetings, and influencing officers, employees, agents, management or other Directors in his or her capacity as such, and otherwise exercising such Investor Director’s fiduciary duties.

SECTION 4.02. Third-Party Standstills . In the event that the Company enters into any Specified Agreement that contains standstill provisions on terms (other than terms regarding the length of such standstill restrictions) that are more favorable in any material respect to such Person than the provisions set forth in this Article IV are to the Investor Parties, then this Article IV shall automatically be amended to provide for such more favorable terms. The Company shall promptly notify the Investor of the entry into such Specified Agreement.

ARTICLE V

Limitations on Transfers

SECTION 5.01. Limitation on Transfer of Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock. (a) Except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement, including Section 5.02 , the Investor Parties shall not, from and after the date hereof until the earliest of (i) the date that is 24 months following the date hereof, (ii) the date of the consummation of a Mandatory Conversion (as defined in the Series C Certificate of Amendment) in accordance with the Series C Certificate of Amendment and (iii) the date a Bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company is voluntarily initiated or any proceeding for Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar action with respect to the Company is commenced (such period, the “ Restricted Period ”), directly or indirectly, sell, transfer, pledge, place a lien on, assign, loan or otherwise dispose of, including by way of any Hedging Transaction (each, a “ Transfer ”), any portion of or interest in any shares of Series C Preferred Stock or Series D Preferred Stock acquired pursuant to the Purchase (including any Common Stock issued upon conversion of such shares of Series C Preferred Stock or redemption of Series D Preferred Stock) without the prior written consent of the Company (which consent may be given or withheld or made subject to such conditions as are determined by the Company in its sole discretion); provided , that, a “Transfer” will not include the granting of a pledge, lien or other security interest over Equity Securities in connection with any bona fide financing arrangements (including any bona fide margin loan transaction) entered into with a nationally recognized bank or broker-dealer, or the ability of such a bank or broker-dealer to foreclose on and Transfer such Company Securities and any foreclosure or Transfer by such a bank or broker-dealer, as long as such bank or broker-dealer agrees with the relevant Investor Party (with the Company as an express third party beneficiary of such agreement) that following such foreclosure it shall not directly or indirectly Transfer (other than pursuant to a broadly distributed public offering or a sale effected through a broker dealer) such foreclosed Equity Securities to a 5% Entity without the Company’s consent (each, a “ Permitted Lien ”), or the enforcement of any rights related thereto.

 

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(b) The Investor Parties shall not, at any time (whether prior to or after the expiration of the Restricted Period), directly or indirectly Transfer any Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock or Common Stock issued upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock or redemption of the Series D Preferred Stock to a 10% Entity without the Company’s consent; provided , that this Section 5.01(b) shall not restrict any Transfer into the public market pursuant to a bona-fide, broadly distributed underwritten public offering or broker sale made pursuant to Article III .

(c) Any purported Transfer that is not in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Article V shall be, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, null and void ab initio, and, in addition to other rights and remedies at law and in equity, the Company shall be entitled to injunctive relief enjoining the prohibited action.

(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 5.01 , the obligations of the Investor Parties under this Section 5.01 shall terminate and be of no further force and effect upon the first to occur of (A) a Material Company Breach, (B) the occurrence of an “Event of Default” as defined in clauses (a), (b) (but only with respect to negative covenants), (f), (i) or (j) of Section 8.01 of the Revolving Credit Agreement or (C) upon the Board taking any of the Specified Actions without the approval of a majority of the Investor Directors.

SECTION 5.02. Permitted Transfers . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 5.01 , the Investor Parties may Transfer all or any portion of or any interest in any shares of Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock or any shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion of such shares of Series C Preferred Stock or redemption of Series D Preferred Stock as follows:

(a) to the Company or its Subsidiaries;

(b) pursuant to a Qualifying Approved Tender Offer initiated and commenced by any Person(s);

(c) pursuant to a Qualifying Non-Approved Tender Offer initiated and commenced by any Person(s) (other than the Investor or any of its Affiliates);

(d) to any Affiliate of the Investor, and such permitted transferees may further Transfer all or any portion of or any interest in any shares of Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock or any shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion of such shares of Series C Preferred Stock or redemption of Series D Preferred Stock (or any dividends received thereon) to any other Affiliate; provided , however , that no such Transfer shall be permitted pursuant to this clause (d) unless and until any such permitted transferee agrees in writing for the benefit of the Company (in such customary form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company) to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, unless such transferee is already bound by this Agreement; and

 

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(e) pursuant to any Extraordinary Transaction of the Company or similar business combination transaction that has been recommended or approved by a majority of the Board.

SECTION 5.03. Legend . (a) The Company may place appropriate and customary legends on the shares of Series C Preferred Stock, the shares of Series D Preferred Stock or the shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion of shares of Series C Preferred Stock or redemption of shares of Series D Preferred Stock held by any of the Investor Parties setting forth the restrictions referred to in this Article  V and any restrictions appropriate for compliance with U.S. federal securities Laws. The Investor Parties agree with the Company that, other than to take into account any changes in applicable securities Laws, each share of Series C Preferred Stock held by the Investor on the Closing Date shall be marked with a legend substantially in the form set forth below:

THESE SECURITIES AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE EXCHANGE THEREOF HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ SECURITIES ACT ”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT (1) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR (2) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO SUCH SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, IN EACH CASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND THE SECURITIES LAWS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS.

THESE SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO TRANSFER AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 1, 2016 BETWEEN AVON PRODUCTS, INC. AND CLEVELAND APPLE INVESTOR L.P., AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, COPIES OF WHICH ARE ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE ISSUER.

(b) Upon request of the applicable Investor Party, upon receipt by the Company of an opinion of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Company to the effect that such legend is no longer required under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, the Company shall promptly cause the first paragraph of the legend to be removed from any certificate for any Series C Preferred Stock, Common Stock or Series D Preferred Stock to be Transferred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the second paragraph of the legend shall be removed upon the expiration of such transfer and other restrictions set forth in this Agreement (and, for the avoidance of doubt, immediately prior to any termination of this Agreement).

 

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ARTICLE VI

Participation

SECTION 6.01. Participation . (a) For the purposes of this Section 6.01 , “ Excluded Issuance ” shall mean (i) the issuance of shares of any Equity Securities (including upon exercise of options) to directors, officers, employees, consultants or other agents of the Company as approved by the Board in connection with their employment or performance of services, (ii) the issuance of shares of Equity Securities in connection with any “business combination” (as defined in the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC) or otherwise in connection with bona fide acquisitions of securities or substantially all of the assets of another Person, business unit, division or business, in each case, to the sellers in such transaction as consideration thereof, (iii) the issuance of any securities pursuant to the conversion, exercise or exchange of Series C Preferred Stock issued to the Investor or Series D Preferred Stock, (v) the issuance of any securities as payment of a dividend pursuant to the Series C Certificate of Amendment or the Series D Certificate of Amendment, (vi) the issuance of any shares of a Subsidiary of the Company to the Company or a wholly owned Subsidiary of the Company or (vii) the issuance of any securities exercisable for, exchangeable for or convertible into Common Stock, if the conversion or exercise price is at least as great as the fair market value of the Common Stock, pursuant to a bona fide, broadly distributed underwritten public offering.

(b) Until the occurrence of the Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights, if the Company proposes to issue Equity Securities of any kind, other than in an Excluded Issuance, then the Company shall:

(i) give written notice to the Investor Parties (no less than seven (7) Business Days prior to the closing of such issuance or, if the Company reasonably expects such issuance to be completed in less than seven (7) Business Days, such shorter period (which shall not be less than (3) Business Days, and which shall be as long as commercially practicable), setting forth in reasonable detail (A) the designation and all of the material terms and provisions of the securities proposed to be issued (the “ Proposed Securities ”), including, to the extent applicable, the voting powers, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof and interest rate and maturity, (B) the price and other terms of the proposed sale of such securities and (C) the amount of such securities proposed to be issued; provided , that following the delivery of such notice, the Company shall deliver to the Investor Parties any such information the Investor Parties may reasonably request in order to evaluate the proposed issuance, except that, in connection with a public offering, the Company shall not be required to deliver any information that has not been or will not be provided or otherwise made available to the proposed purchasers of the Proposed Securities; and

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(A) the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned, on an as converted basis, by the Investor Parties, by (B) the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the issuance of the Proposed Securities, on an as-converted basis; provided that if an issuance of Proposed Securities would result in an adjustment to the holders of Series C Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 10 of the Series C Certificate of Amendment, those shares of Series C Preferred Stock held by an Investor Party that will receive the benefit of such adjustment shall be excluded from the foregoing sub-clause (A) (subject to actually receiving the benefit of such adjustment); provided , further, that, subject to compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in Section 6.01(f) , the Company shall not be required to offer to issue or sell to the Investor Parties (or to any of them) the portion of the Proposed Securities that would require the Company to obtain stockholder approval in respect of the issuance of any Proposed Securities under the listing rules of the NYSE or any other securities exchange or any other applicable Law (to the extent not obtained pursuant to Section 6.01(f) ).

(c) The Investor will have the option, on behalf of the applicable Investor Parties, exercisable by written notice to the Company, to accept the Company’s offer and commit to purchase any or all of the Equity Securities offered to be sold by the Company to the Investor Parties, which notice must be given within seven (7) Business Days after receipt of such notice from the Company (or such shorter period if the notice by the Company was sent in accordance with the preceding paragraph less than seven (7) Business Days prior to the proposed issuance date, and in no event less than two (2) Business Days) (the failure of the Investors to respond within such time period shall be deemed a waiver of the Investor Parties’ rights under this Section 6.01 with respect to the applicable issuance of Equity Securities). If the Company offers two or more securities in units to the other participants in the offering, the Investor Parties must purchase such units as a whole and will not be given the opportunity to purchase only one of the securities making up such unit. The closing of the exercise of such subscription right shall take place simultaneously with the closing of the sale of the Proposed Securities giving rise to such subscription right; provided , however , that the closing of any purchase by any such Investor Party may be extended beyond the closing of the sale of the Proposed Securities giving rise to such preemptive right to the extent necessary to (i) obtain required approvals from any Governmental Entity or (ii) permit the Investor Parties to receive proceeds from calling capital pursuant to commitments made by its (or its Affiliated investment funds’) limited partners. Upon the expiration of the offering period described above, the Company will be free to sell such Proposed Securities that the Investor Parties have not elected to purchase during the 90 days following such expiration on terms and conditions no more favorable to the purchasers thereof than those offered to the Investor Parties in the notice delivered in accordance with Section 6.01(b) . Any Proposed Securities offered or sold by the Company after such 90-day period must be reoffered to issue or sell to the Investor Parties pursuant to this Section 6.01 ; provided that, subject to compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in Section 6.01(f) , the Company shall not be required to reoffer to the Investor Parties (or to any of them) a number of the Proposed Securities that would require the Company to obtain stockholder approval in respect of the issuance of any Proposed Securities under the listing rules of the NYSE or any other securities exchange or any applicable Law (to the extent not obtained pursuant to Section 6.01(f) ).

 

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(d) The election by the Investor on behalf of any Investor Party not to exercise its subscription rights under this Section 6.01 in any one instance shall not affect their right as to any subsequent proposed issuance.

(e) In the case of an issuance subject to this Section 6.01 for consideration in whole or in part other than cash, including securities acquired in exchange therefor (other than securities by their terms so exchangeable), the consideration other than cash shall be deemed to be the fair market value thereof as reasonably determined in good faith by the Board.

(f) In the event that the Company is not required to offer or reoffer to the Investor Parties any Proposed Securities because such issuance would require the Company to obtain stockholder approval in respect of the issuance of any Proposed Securities under the listing rules of the NYSE or any other securities exchange or any other applicable Law, the Company shall provide written notice of such proposed issuance to the Investor Parties pursuant to Section 6.01(b)(i) (which notice shall include a description of the Proposed Securities (including the number thereof) that would require stockholder approval in respect of the issuance thereof), and the Company shall, upon the Investor Parties’ reasonable request delivered to the Company in writing within no later than seven (7) Business Days following its receipt of the written notice of such issuance to the Investor Parties pursuant to Section 6.01(b)(i) , at the Investor Parties’ election:

(i) waive the restrictions set forth in Section 4.01 solely to the extent necessary to permit any Investor Party to acquire such number of Equity Securities (including Common Stock) equivalent to its Participation Portion of the Proposed Securities such Investor Party would have been entitled to purchase had it been entitled to acquire such Proposed Securities pursuant to Section 6.01(b) ( provided , that such request by Investor Parties shall not be deemed to be a violation of Section 4.01(i) );

(ii) consider and discuss in good faith modifications proposed by the Investor Parties to the terms and conditions of such portion of the Proposed Securities which would otherwise be issued to the Investor Parties such that the Company would not be required to obtain stockholder approval in respect of the issuance of such Proposed Securities as so modified; and/or

(iii) solely to the extent that stockholder approval is required in connection with the issuance of Equity Securities to Persons other than Investor Parties, take such actions as may be reasonably necessary to seek stockholder approval in respect of the issuance of any Proposed Securities to the Investor Parties.

 

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ARTICLE VII

Additional Agreements

SECTION 7.01. Information and Access . Following the Closing until the Investor Parties no longer hold at least 10.0% of the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Investor Parties, on an as converted basis, as of the Closing, the Company agrees to provide the Investor Parties with the following:

(a) within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company, (i) an audited, consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the end of such fiscal year and (ii) audited, consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in shareholders’ equity of the Company and its Subsidiaries for such fiscal year; provided that this requirement shall be deemed to have been satisfied if on or prior to such date the Company files its annual report on Form 10-K for the applicable fiscal year with the SEC;

(b) within 45 days after the end of each of the first three quarters of each fiscal year of the Company, (i) an unaudited, consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the end of such fiscal quarter and (ii) consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income and cash flows of the Company and its Subsidiaries for such fiscal quarter; provided that this requirement shall be deemed to have been satisfied if on or prior to such date the Company files its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the applicable fiscal quarter with the SEC;

(c) reasonable access, to the extent reasonably requested by the Investor Parties, to the offices and the properties of the Company and its Subsidiaries, including its and their books and records, all upon reasonable notice and at such reasonable times and as often as the Investor Parties may reasonably request; provided that any access pursuant to this Section 7.01(c) shall be conducted in a manner as not to interfere unreasonably with the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries;

(d) prior to the end of each fiscal year, a budget and business plan for the Company for the succeeding fiscal year, including (i) projected monthly statements of income for each of the Company’s top geographies and (ii) projected consolidated quarterly balance sheets and statements of cash flows for the Company and its Subsidiaries;

(e) to the extent available to the Company at the applicable time, following the end of each month, monthly summary consolidated financial reports for the Company and its Subsidiaries;

(f) for so long as the 25.0% Beneficial Ownership Requirement is satisfied, the Company shall afford the Investor an opportunity to receive and discuss with senior management of the Company on a regular basis (it being the expectation that such discussions will occur on no more than a monthly basis), during normal business hours and without unduly interfering with the operation of the business, monthly reports regarding financial, operating, strategic and such other matters relating to the

 

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management of the Company as may be mutually acceptable to management and the Company in good faith. At the request of the Company, such monthly calls will be open to all Directors who wish to attend; and

(g) copies of all material, substantive materials provided to the Board at substantially the same time as provided to the Directors of the Company;

provided that, the Company shall not be obligated to provide such access or materials to the Investor Parties to the extent the Company determines, in its reasonable judgment, that doing so would (A) violate or materially prejudice the rights of its customers, (B) result in the disclosure of trade secrets or competitively sensitive information to third parties, (C) materially violate any applicable Law, Judgment or contract or obligation of confidentiality owing to a third party, (D) jeopardize the protection of an attorney-client privilege, attorney work product protection or other similar legal privilege, (E) be materially adverse to the interests of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any pending or threatened Action or (F) expose the Company to risk of liability for disclosure of personal information; provided , that, in each case, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the maximum access such that clauses (A) through (F) do not apply. In addition, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will be required to provide any information or materials that relate to, contain or reflect any analyses, studies, notes, memoranda and other information related to or prepared in connection with the Investment Agreement, the North America Investment Agreement, the other Transaction Documents or any of the transactions contemplated thereby or any matters relating thereto or any transactions with or matters relating to the Investor or any of its Affiliates. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 7.01 , the Investor Parties shall have the right to waive its right to receive information and/or access under this Section 7.01 for such period of time as such Investor Party may specify and, upon receipt of written notice of such waiver, the Company agrees to no longer provide the Investor Party with information and/or access for the duration of the period so specified.

SECTION 7.02. Confidentiality . Each Investor shall, and shall cause its Affiliates and Representatives to, keep confidential any information (including oral, written and electronic information) concerning the Company, its Subsidiaries or its Affiliates that may be furnished to the Investor Parties or their respective Affiliates or Representatives by or on behalf of the Company or any of its Representatives pursuant to this Agreement (collectively referred to as the “ Confidential Information ”), provided that the Confidential Information shall not include information that (a) was or becomes available to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by the Investor Parties or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives in violation of this Section 7.02 , (b) was or becomes available to the Investor Parties or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives from a source other than the Company or its Representatives, provided that such source is believed by the Investor Parties not to be disclosing such information in violation of an obligation of confidentiality (whether by agreement or otherwise) to the Company or any of its Affiliates, (c) at the time of disclosure is already in the possession of the Investor Parties or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives, provided that such information is believed by the Investor Parties not to be subject to an obligation

 

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of confidentiality (whether by agreement or otherwise) to the Company, or (d) was independently developed by the Investor Parties or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives without use of any Confidential Information. Each of the Investor Parties agrees, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates and Representatives, that Confidential Information may be disclosed solely (i) to the Related Investment Funds, the Investor Party’s Affiliates and their respective Representatives on a need-to-know basis or (ii) in the event that the Investor Party, any of its Affiliates, the Related Investment Funds or any of its or their respective Representatives are requested or required by applicable Law, Judgment or by a Governmental Entity (including by deposition, interrogatory, request for documents, subpoena, civil investigative demand, summons or similar process) to disclose any Confidential Information, in each of which instances, to the extent permissible by applicable Law and reasonably practicable, such Investor Party, its Affiliates, the Related Investment Funds and their respective Representatives, as the case may be, shall provide notice to the Company sufficiently in advance of any such disclosure so that the Company shall have a reasonable opportunity to timely seek to limit, condition or quash such disclosure; and, provided , that , with respect to any Related Investment Fund receiving Confidential Information hereunder (i) such Related Investment Fund will agree (with the Company as an express third party beneficiary of such agreement) to be bound by the terms of this Section 7.02 as though it were a party hereto and (ii) the Investor will remain liable for any breaches by the Related Investment Funds of this Section 7.02 .

SECTION 7.03. Section 16 Matters . If the Company becomes a party to a consolidation, merger or other similar transaction that may result in the Investor, its Affiliates and/or the Investor Directors being deemed to have made a disposition of Equity Securities of the Company or derivatives thereof for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and if any of the Investor Directors is serving on the Board at such time or has served on the Board during the preceding six months (i) the Board will pre-approve such disposition of Equity Securities or derivatives thereof for the express purpose of exempting the Investor’s, its Affiliates’ and the Investor Directors’ interests (to the extent the Investor or its Affiliates may be deemed to be “directors by deputization”) in such transaction from Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act pursuant to Rule 16b-3 thereunder and (ii) if the transaction involves (A) a merger or consolidation to which the Company is a party and Capital Stock is, in whole or in part, converted into or exchanged for equity securities of a different issuer, (B) a potential acquisition by the Investor, the Investor’s Affiliates, and/or the Investor Directors of equity securities of such other issuer or derivatives thereof and (C) an Affiliate or other designee of the Investor or its Affiliates will serve on the board of directors (or its equivalent) of such other issuer, then if the Company requires that the other issuer pre-approve any acquisition of equity securities or derivatives thereof for the express purpose of exempting the interests of any director or officer of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in such transactions from Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act pursuant to Rule 16b- 3 thereunder, the Company shall require that such other issuer pre-approve any such acquisitions of equity securities or derivatives thereof for the express purpose of exempting the interests of the Investor’s, its Affiliates’ and the Investor Directors’ (for the Investor and/or its Affiliates, to the extent such persons may be deemed to be “directors by deputization” of such other issuer) in such transactions from Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act pursuant to Rule 16b-3 thereunder.

 

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SECTION 7.04. Rights Plan . Unless and until there has occurred a Fall-Away of Investor Board Rights, the Company shall not enter into, adopt or implement any Rights Plan that is applicable to the Investor Parties unless the Company has excluded the Investor Parties from the definition of “acquiring person” (or such similar term) as such term is defined in such Rights Plan to allow for acquisitions up to the Maximum Percentage.

SECTION 7.05. Financing Cooperation . The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its Subsidiaries to, cooperate with any reasonable requests by the Investor Parties in connection with any bona fide loan or credit arrangement entered into with a nationally recognized bank or broker-dealer secured in whole or in part with a pledge of Equity Securities, including cooperating with Investor Parties to satisfy the reasonable and customary requirements of secured lenders in connection with such loan or credit arrangement, such as agreeing to an issuer acknowledgement in customary form (and reasonably acceptable to the Company) which includes an acknowledgement that such lender will be permitted to hold such pledged Equity Securities (other than the Series C Preferred Stock and the Series D Preferred Stock) in unrestricted, book-entry form without any legend, subject to such lender agreeing comply with all applicable securities Laws and the requirements for incurring a Permitted Lien under Section 5.01(a) .

ARTICLE VIII

Miscellaneous

SECTION 8.01. Notices . All notices, requests, permissions, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or sent by facsimile or email or sent, postage prepaid, by registered, certified or express mail or overnight courier service and shall be deemed given when so delivered by hand, by facsimile (which is confirmed, such confirmation not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), by email (which is confirmed, such confirmation not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) or if mailed, three days after mailing (one Business Day in the case of express mail or overnight courier service marked for overnight delivery) to the parties at the following addresses or facsimiles or emails (or at such other address or facsimile or email for a party as shall be specified by like notice):

(a) If to the Company:

Avon Products, Inc.

777 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10017-1307

Attention:         General Counsel

Email:               Jeff.benjamin@avon.com

 

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with a copy to (which copy alone shall not constitute notice):

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Worldwide Plaza

825 Eighth Avenue

New York, NY 10019

Attention:         Scott A. Barshay, Esq.

 Jonathan L. Davis, Esq.

Facsimile:         (212) 474-3700

Email:               sbarshay@cravath.com

 jdavis@cravath.com

(b) If to the Investor:

Cleveland Apple Investor L.P., c/o

Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.

875 Third Avenue

10 th Floor

New York, NY 10022

Attention: General Counsel

with a copy to (which copy alone shall not constitute notice):

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

601 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention:         Douglas Ryder, Esq.

 Richard Aftanas, Esq.

Facsimile:         (212) 446-4900

Email:               Douglas.Ryder@kirkland.com

 Richard.Aftanas@kirkland.com

SECTION 8.02. Amendments; Waivers . This Agreement may be amended or waived if, and only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing and signed by the party against whom such amendment or waiver shall be enforced. The failure of any party hereto to exercise any right, power or remedy provided under this Agreement or otherwise available in respect hereof at law or in equity, or to insist upon compliance by any other party hereto with its obligations hereunder, shall not constitute a waiver by such party of its right to exercise any such other right, power or remedy or to demand such compliance.

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thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered (by facsimile, electronic transmission or otherwise) to the other parties.

SECTION 8.04. Governing Law; Specific Enforcement; Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely within such state, without regard to the conflicts of law principles of such state.

(b) The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties hereto shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions, specific performance or other equitable relief to prevent breaches or threatened breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in the courts described in Section 8.04(c) , without proof of damages or otherwise (in each case, subject to the terms and conditions of this Section 8.04 ) (and each party hereto acknowledges and agrees that any party seeking an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in accordance with this Section 8.04 shall not be required to provide any bond or other security in connection with any such order or injunction), this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. The parties hereto agree not to assert that a remedy of specific enforcement is unenforceable, invalid, contrary to Law or inequitable for any reason, or that a remedy of monetary damages would provide an adequate remedy or that the parties otherwise have an adequate remedy at law.

(c) Each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, for the purposes of any demand, action, suit, countersuit, arbitration, inquiry, proceeding or investigation by or before any Governmental Entity or any arbitration or mediation tribunal (“ Action ”) or other proceeding arising out of this Agreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder, and irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such Action or proceeding in any such court, and further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or claim in any such court that any such Action or proceeding has been brought in an inconvenient forum. Each party hereto agrees that service of any process, summons, notice or document by registered mail to such party’s respective address set forth in Section 8.01 shall be effective service of process for any such Action or proceeding.

(d) EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION, CLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY HERETO (i) CERTIFIES

 

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THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTION, CLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (ii) IT UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH WAIVER, (iii) IT MAKES SUCH WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (iv) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 8.04(d) .

SECTION 8.05. Interpretation . (a) When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Article or Section, such reference shall be to an Article or Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning as the word “shall”. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The words “hereof”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The words “date hereof” shall refer to the date of this Agreement. The word “or” shall not be exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and shall not simply mean “if”. All references to “$” mean the lawful currency of the United States of America. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term, and references to the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall include other gender. Except as specifically stated herein, any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, including (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes and references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein. Except as otherwise specified herein, references to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns. Each of the parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

(b) For purposes of determining beneficial ownership, the Investor Parties may rely on the Company’s most recent publicly available Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Annual Report on Form 10-K to determine the number of issued and outstanding Equity Securities of the Company at any given time and any Person’s beneficial ownership percentage, unless the Company provides written notice to the Investor with an updated number of Equity Securities of the Company then issued and outstanding.

 

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(c) In the event that the Common Stock is listed on a National Securities Exchange other than the NYSE, all references herein to NYSE rules shall be deemed to be to the most comparable rule applicable to such other National Securities Exchange and all references to NYSE shall be deemed to be such other National Securities Exchange, in each case, mutatis mutandis. In the event that the Common Stock is listed on both the NYSE and any other securities exchange, the Company and the Investor shall cooperate to make any amendments to this Agreement reasonably requested by the other party; provided, that in no event shall the Investor be required to accept any changes that would result from any shares Capital Stock beneficially owned by any Investor Party being listed on any exchange other than a National Securities Exchange.

SECTION 8.06. Severability . If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced because of any Law or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner adverse in any material respect to any party hereto. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law.

SECTION 8.07. No Third-Party Beneficiaries . Except as expressly set forth in Section 3.08 , this Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their permitted assigns and nothing expressed or referred to in this Agreement will be construed to give any Person, other than the parties to this Agreement and such permitted assigns, any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or with respect to this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement, whether as third party beneficiary or otherwise.

SECTION 8.08. Assignment . Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned, in whole or in part, by any party hereto (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other party; provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) the Company shall be permitted to assign this Agreement and its rights, interests and obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of any other party hereto to the successor or surviving entity in any merger, business combination or other transaction involving a change of control of the Company and (b) this Section 8.08 shall not prohibit any Transfer permitted under Section 5.02 ; provided , further , that in the event of any such assignment pursuant to clause (b), the Investor will remain liable for all of its obligations under this Agreement.

SECTION 8.09. Termination .

(a) Automatic Termination. Other than the termination provisions applicable to particular Sections of this Agreement that are specifically provided elsewhere in this Agreement, this Agreement shall terminate, subject to Section 8.09(b) , (i) upon the mutual written agreement of the Company and the Investor and (ii) at such time when the Investor Parties no longer beneficially own shares of Capital Stock.

 

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(b) Survival. In the event that this Agreement shall terminate, all provisions of this Agreement shall terminate and shall be void, except Section 7.02 and Articles I and VIII and shall survive any such termination indefinitely. The termination of this Agreement shall not relieve any party from any liability for any breach by a party of this Agreement.

SECTION 8.10. Entire Agreement, etc . This Agreement (including the Exhibits hereto), together with the Series C Certificate of Amendment, the Series D Certificate of Amendment and the Investment Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, representations and warranties, both written and oral, between the parties, with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided , that nothing herein shall limit, restrict, prevent or supersede the other Transaction Documents (as defined in the North American Investment Agreement), or serve as a consent or waiver thereunder.

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

 

AVON PRODUCTS, INC.,
By  

/s/ James S. Scully

Name:   James S. Scully
Title:   Executive Vice President Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer
CLEVELAND APPLE INVESTOR L.P.,
By:   Avon GP, LLC, its general partner
By  

/s/ Seth Plattus

Name:   Seth Plattus
Title:   Senior Managing Director

Exhibit 10.2

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSE AGREEMENT

among

AVON PRODUCTS, INC.,

AVON INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS, INC.

AVON NA IP LLC

and

NEW AVON LLC

Dated as of March 1, 2016

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  
ARTICLE I   
Definitions   

SECTION 1.01.

  Definitions      1   
ARTICLE II   
License Grants; Sublicensing; Non-Assertion; Ownership   

SECTION 2.01.

  Licenses to Avon NA      9   

SECTION 2.02.

  Licenses to Avon International      12   

SECTION 2.03.

  Sublicensing and Licensing      13   

SECTION 2.04.

  Sales Outside North America or International Region      14   

SECTION 2.05.

  Third-Party IP Rights      15   

SECTION 2.06.

  Ownership      15   

SECTION 2.07.

  Non-Assertion      15   

SECTION 2.08.

  Separately Licensed IP      16   

SECTION 2.09.

  Delivery      18   
ARTICLE III   
Trademark Use and Quality Standards   

SECTION 3.01.

  Quality Standards      18   

SECTION 3.02.

  Samples      20   

SECTION 3.03.

  Trademark Use Guidelines      21   

SECTION 3.04.

  Non-Degradation      22   
ARTICLE IV   
Royalties; Minor Improvements; Audit Rights   

SECTION 4.01.

  Information on New Products      23   

SECTION 4.02.

  Request to Make New License Rights Effective      23   

SECTION 4.03.

  Royalties      24   

SECTION 4.04.

  Minor Improvements      25   

SECTION 4.05.

  Taxes      25   

SECTION 4.06.

  Late Payments      25   

SECTION 4.07.

  Non-Payment      25   

SECTION 4.08.

  Audit Rights      26   


ARTICLE V   
Reserved Rights   

SECTION 5.01.

  Avon International Retained Rights      27   

SECTION 5.02.

  Avon NA Retained Rights      27   

SECTION 5.03.

  Pre-Existing Licenses      27   

SECTION 5.04.

  Rights Reserved      28   
ARTICLE VI   
Additional Covenants   

SECTION 6.01.

  Restricted Business      28   
ARTICLE VII   
Prosecution, Maintenance and Enforcement   

SECTION 7.01.

  Cooperation      28   

SECTION 7.02.

  Filing and Maintenance of Registered IP Rights      28   

SECTION 7.03.

  Enforcement      31   

SECTION 7.04.

  Social Media Cooperation      33   
ARTICLE VIII   
Confidentiality   

SECTION 8.01.

  Confidentiality      33   

SECTION 8.02.

  Disclosure      33   

SECTION 8.03.

  Legal Orders      34   

SECTION 8.04.

  Exclusions      34   

SECTION 8.05.

  Formulas      34   
ARTICLE IX   
Warranties and Indemnities   

SECTION 9.01.

  Warranties      35   

SECTION 9.02.

  Indemnity by Avon NA      36   

SECTION 9.03.

  Indemnity by Avon International      37   

SECTION 9.04.

  Indemnification Procedures      37   

SECTION 9.05.

  Disclaimer      38   


ARTICLE X   
Term   

SECTION 10.01.

  Term      39   
ARTICLE XI   
General Provisions   

SECTION 11.01.

  Further Assurances      39   

SECTION 11.02.

  Security Interests      39   

SECTION 11.03.

  Force Majeure      39   

SECTION 11.04.

  Severability      40   

SECTION 11.05.

  Notices      40   

SECTION 11.06.

  Entire Agreement      41   

SECTION 11.07.

  Governing Law; Specific Enforcement; Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial      41   

SECTION 11.08.

  Amendments; Waivers      42   

SECTION 11.09.

  Assignment; Successors and Assigns      42   

SECTION 11.10.

  Rights in Bankruptcy      43   

SECTION 11.11.

  Migration      44   

SECTION 11.12.

  Interpretation      44   

SECTION 11.13.

  Counterparts and Facsimile      45   

SECTION 11.14.

  Independent Contractors      45   

SECTION 11.15.

  No Third-Party Beneficiaries      45   

SECTION 11.16.

  Costs and Expenses      45   

SECTION 11.17.

  Parent Guaranty      46   

Schedules

    

Schedule A

  Existing North America Trademarks   

Schedule B

  Existing North America Domain Names   

Schedule C

  Existing North America Patents   

Schedule D

  Existing North America Copyrights   

Schedule E

  Restricted Business   

Schedule F

  Restricted Persons   

Schedule G

  Section 2.05 Third-Party IP Rights   

Schedule H

  Section 5.03 Pre-Existing Licenses   

Schedule I

  Trademark Use Guidelines   

Schedule J

  Specified Quality Brands   

Schedule K

  Licensed IP Quality Standards   


Index of Defined Terms

 

Term

  

Section

Affiliate    Section 1.01(a)
Agreement    Section 1.01(b)
AIO    Preamble
Applicable Law    Section 1.01(c)
Assignable Asset    Section 11.09
Assigning Party    Section 11.09(a)
Auditor    Section 4.08(b)
Avon Brand Logo    Section 1.01(d)
Avon Canada    Section 1.01(e)
Avon Corporate Logo    Section 1.01(f)
Avon Domain    Section 1.01(g)
Avon International    Section 1.01(h)
Avon International Business    Section 1.01(i)
Avon International Covered Product    Section 1.01(j)
Avon International Indemnified Claims    Section 9.02
Avon International Indemnified Parties    Section 9.02
Avon International New Envoy Images    Section 2.08(b)
Avon NA    Preamble
Avon NA Business    Section 1.01(k)
Avon NA Covered Product    Section 1.01(l)
Avon NA Indemnified Claims    Section 9.03
Avon NA Indemnified Parties    Section 9.03
Avon NA New Envoy Images    Section 2.08(b)
Avon Products    Preamble
Bankruptcy Code    Section 11.10(a)
Beauty Products    Section 1.01(m)
Business Day    Section 1.01(n)
Catalox Database    Section 1.01(o)
Catalox License    Section 2.08(a)
Claims    Section 1.01(p)
Cleveland NA    Recitals
Closing    Section 1.01(q)
Confidential Information    Section 1.01(r)
Control    Section 1.01(s)
Controlled    Section 1.01(s)
Controlling    Section 1.01(s)
Copyrights    Section 1.01(vv)(i)
Corporate Identity    Section 1.01(t)
Disclosing Party    Section 1.01(r)
Domain Names    Section 1.01(u)


Term

  

Section

Effective Date    Preamble
Electing Party    Section 7.02(b)(iv)
Enforcing Party    Section 7.03(d)(i)
Envoy Database    Section 1.01(u)
Envoy NA Image License    Section 2.08(b)
Excluded Costs    Section 1.01(w)
Existing Envoy Images    Section 2.08(b)
Existing Non-North America IP    Section 1.01(x)
Existing North America IP    Section 1.01(y)
Existing North America Product    Section 1.01(z)
Fashion & Home Products    Section 1.01(aa)
Filing Party    Section 11.10(a)
Formula-Related Information    Section 8.05
Formulas    Section 1.01(vv)(iii)
Governmental Entity    Section 1.01(bb)
Guaranteed Obligations    Section 11.17
Guaranteed Party    Section 11.17
Have Made    Section 1.01(cc)
Indemnified Claim    Section 9.04(a)
Indemnified Party    Section 9.04(a)
Indemnifying Party    Section 9.04(a)
Independent Sales Representative    Section 1.01(ee)
International Licensees    Section 2.03(e)
International Region    Section 1.01(ff)
IP Rights    Section 1.01(dd)
IPCO    Preamble
Judgment    Section 1.01(gg)
Legal Order    Section 8.03
Licensed IP Quality Standards    Section 1.01(hh)
Licensed IP Rights    Section 1.01(ii)
Licensee    Section 1.01(jj)
Licensor    Section 1.01(kk)
Liens    Section 1.01(ll)
LLC Agreement    Section 1.01(mm)
Losses    Section 1.01(nn)
Minor Improvements    Section 4.04
NA Licensed IP Rights    Section 1.01(ii)
New International IP    Section 1.01(oo)
New International Products    Section 1.01(qq)
New North America IP    Section 1.01(pp)
New North America Products    Section 1.01(rr)
Non-Filing Party    Section 11.10(a)
North America Business    Section 1.01(ss)
North America Products    Section 1.01(tt)


Term

  

Section

North America Region    Section 1.01(uu)
Other IP Rights    Section 1.01(vv)
Owned or Controlled    Section 1.01(ww)
Parties    Preamble
Party    Preamble
Patents    Section 1.01(vv)(ii)
Person    Section 1.01(xx)
Personnel    Section 1.01(yy)
Pipeline Product    Section 1.01(zz)
Pre-Existing Licenses    Section 5.03
Protected Entity    Section 1.01(aaa)
Quality Compliance Conflict    Section 3.01(c)(i)
Quality Objection Notice    Section 3.02(a)
Quality Review Materials    Section 1.01(bbb)
R&D License    Section 1.01(ccc)
Receiving Party    Section 1.01(q)
Recipients    Section 8.02
Registered Existing North America IP    Section 1.01(ddd)
Registered New International IP    Section 1.01(eee)
Registered New North America IP    Section 1.01(fff)
Request Date    Section 4.02(a)
Restricted Business    Section 1.01(ggg)
Restricted Persons    Section 1.01(hhh)
Royalty Fee    Section 4.03(c)
Royalty Paying Party    Section 4.03(c)
Royalty Receiving Party    Section 4.03(c)
Samples    Section 3.02(a)
Separately Licensed IP    Section 1.01(iii)
Separation and Investment Agreement    Recitals
Specified Quality Brands    Section 1.01(jjj)
Subcontractor    Section 1.01(kkk)
Subsidiary    Section 1.01(lll)
Term    Section 10.01
Trade Secrets    Section 1.01(vv)(iv)
Trademark Extensions    Section 1.01(nnn)
Trademarks    Section 1.01(mmm)
Transaction Documents    Section 1.01(ooo)
Transferred Subsidiaries    Section 1.01(ppp)
Transition Services Agreement    Section 1.01(qqq)
Unused Technology    Section 2.07
Unused Trademarks    Section 2.07


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSE AGREEMENT dated as of March 1, 2016 (the “ Effective Date ”) among AVON PRODUCTS, INC., a New York corporation (“ Avon Products ”), AVON INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS, INC., a Delaware corporation (“ AIO ”), AVON NA IP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ IPCO ”) and NEW AVON LLC (f/k/a C-A NA LLC), a Delaware limited liability company (“ Avon NA ”). Avon International and Avon NA are each hereinafter referred to as a “ Party ”, and, collectively, as the “ Parties ”.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Avon Products and its Subsidiaries have been engaged in the North America Business (as defined below), and are the owners of certain IP Rights (as defined below) related thereto;

WHEREAS, Avon Products, Avon NA and Cleveland NA Investor LLC (“ Cleveland NA ”) have entered into a Separation and Investment Agreement dated as of December 17, 2015 (the “ Separation and Investment Agreement ”), pursuant to which Avon Products agreed to transfer its North America Business to Avon NA and to sell to Cleveland NA a majority interest in Avon NA, in each case in accordance with the terms set forth therein;

WHEREAS, Avon NA wishes to obtain from Avon International, and Avon International wishes to grant to Avon NA, a license to use certain IP Rights, effective as of the Effective Date, upon the terms set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Avon International and Avon NA further each wish to obtain from one another, and grant to one another, royalty-bearing licenses to certain IP Rights developed by each of them after the Effective Date in the conduct of their respective businesses, upon the terms set forth in this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement set forth herein, the Parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

Definitions

SECTION 1.01. Definitions . For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a) “ Affiliate ” of any Person means another Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, such first Person; provided that, after the Effective Date, none of Avon Products or its Subsidiaries shall be deemed to be Affiliates of Avon NA.


(b) “ Agreement ” means this Intellectual Property License Agreement, including its recitals and schedules.

(c) “ Applicable Law ” means (i) with respect to Avon NA and its Subsidiaries, any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code or other binding requirement of law of the applicable Governmental Entity in the North America Region, and (ii) with respect to Avon International and its Subsidiaries, any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code or other binding requirement of law of the applicable Governmental Entity in the International Region.

(d) “ Avon Brand Logo ” means the trademark described in the Licensed Trademark Use Guidelines as the new Avon Brand logo.

(e) “ Avon Canada ” means Avon Canada Inc., and any other Subsidiary of Avon NA organized under the laws of Canada but excluding any such Subsidiary upon written notice from Avon NA to Avon International that such entity is to be excluded.

(f) “ Avon Corporate Logo ” means the trademark described in the Licensed Trademark Use Guidelines as the new Avon Corporate logo.

(g) “ Avon Domain ” means the Internet domain name avon.com.

(h) “ Avon International ” means any of Avon Products, AIO and IPCO or any combination thereof, as the intent of the Agreement or the context may require.

(i) “ Avon International Business ” means the business of researching, developing, producing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, sourcing, licensing, maintaining, marketing, promotion, advertisement, lease, sale, and other distribution of any products or services solely to, directly or indirectly, consumers in the International Region conducted by Avon International and its Affiliates from or after the Effective Date (including the sale of New International Products).

(j) “ Avon International Covered Product ” means a product based upon and using in a material respect any New North America IP.

(k) “ Avon NA Business ” means the business of researching, developing, producing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, sourcing, licensing, maintaining, marketing, promotion, advertisement, lease, sale, and other distribution of any products or services solely to, directly or indirectly, consumers through any channel in the North America Region conducted by Avon NA and its Affiliates from or after the Effective Date (including the North America Business and the sale of New North America Products).

(l) “ Avon NA Covered Product ” means a product based upon and using in a material respect any New International IP.

 

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(m) “ Beauty Products ” means skincare, personal care, fragrance, haircare and color (cosmetics) products, in each case including all components, ingredients, related tools and implements thereof and tools and accessories for use in connection therewith.

(n) “ Business Day ” means any weekday that is not a day on which banking institutions in New York, New York are authorized or required by law, regulation or executive order to be closed.

(o) “ Catalox Database ” means a creative electronic catalogue publishing system containing images related to brochures and branding for the North America Business.

(p) “ Claims ” means any and all claims, counterclaims, allegations, and demands made in writing and any causes of action, suits, proceedings or investigations.

(q) “ Closing ” means the closing of the subscription and sale of the Class A Units of Avon NA pursuant to the Separation and Investment Agreement.

(r) “ Confidential Information ” means, subject to Article VIII, any and all confidential information and material (including the terms of this Agreement) disclosed by a Party (“ Disclosing Party ”) to the other Party (“ Receiving Party ”), whether in writing, or in oral, graphic, electronic or any other form, that is designated, marked or otherwise identified by the Disclosing Party in writing as confidential or proprietary. Confidential Information excludes any and all information material that (a) is at the Effective Date, or at any time thereafter becomes, publicly known or known within the applicable industry other than by the Receiving Party’s or a Recipient’s breach of this Agreement or other wrongful act, (b) was already known to the Receiving Party without restriction on use or disclosure prior to the receipt of such information directly or indirectly from or on behalf of the Disclosing Party, (c) was or is independently developed or acquired by the Receiving Party without reference to or use of any Confidential Information except to the extent retained in the memory of an individual of the Receiving Party, (d) was received by the Receiving Party from a third Person who was not, at the time, under any obligation to the Disclosing Party or any other Person to maintain the confidentiality of such information, or (e) constitutes Formulas and Formula-Related Information, the protection of confidentiality of which is the subject of Section 8.05 (for the avoidance of doubt, Formulas and Formula-Related Information are of a highly confidential nature and no interpretation to the contrary is intended based on their exclusion from the definition of Confidential Information).

(s) “ Control ”, when used with respect to any specified Person, means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. The terms “ Controlling ” and “ Controlled ” have meanings correlative to the foregoing except that, for the avoidance of doubt, the term “ Controlled ” as used as part of the term “ Owned and Controlled ” shall have a meaning correlative thereto as set forth in Section 1.01(ww).

(t) “ Corporate Identity ” means, collectively, letterhead, business cards, corporate signs, stationery, packaging slips, invoices, product datasheets, product labels, or any other materials that would normally identify a company or imply a corporate identity.

 

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(u) “ Domain Names ” means Internet domain names.

(v) “ Envoy Database ” means a creative electronic catalogue publishing system containing images related to global branding (including branding for the International Business and for the Avon NA Business).

(w) “ Excluded Costs ” means the following items to the extent permitted by generally accepted accounting principles: (i) value added or any other similar transaction taxes to be accrued on sales invoices, (ii) sales discounts and all kinds of rebates, (iii) any orders or parts thereof which are subsequently returned to the obligated Party (or an Affiliate, agent or sublicensee thereof, as appropriate) and refunded to the customer or wholesaler, and (iv) charges for late payment collected from customers, registration charges and other service charges.

(x) “ Existing Non-North America IP ” means all IP Rights Owned or Controlled by Avon International or its Subsidiaries on or prior to the Effective Date, excluding Existing North America IP.

(y) “ Existing North America IP ” means all IP Rights Owned or Controlled by Avon International or its Subsidiaries and used in the conduct of the North America Business on or prior to the Effective Date (including the Trademarks identified on Schedule A, the Domain Names identified on Schedule B, the Patents identified on Schedule C and the Copyrights identified on Schedule D, and with respect to any Patents, including those identified on Schedule C, all reissues, divisionals, terminal disclaimers, corrected patents, continuations, continuations-in-part, reexaminations, supplemental examinations, inter partes reviews, post-grant oppositions, and renewals, substitutions and extensions of such Patents and all Patents claiming priority thereto or serving as a basis for priority thereof) but excluding (i) Separately Licensed IP and (ii) any IP Rights solely related to Pipeline Products.

(z) “ Existing North America Product ” means any product or service sold by Avon International or its Subsidiaries in the North America Business prior to the Effective Date.

(aa) “ Fashion & Home Products ” means fashion jewelry, watches, apparel, footwear, accessories, gift and decorative products, housewares, entertainment and leisure products, children’s products and health, wellness and nutritional products, in each case including all components, ingredients, and implements thereof.

(bb) “ Governmental Entity ” means any governmental or regulatory (including any stock exchange) authorities, agencies, courts, instrumentalities, binding arbitration bodies, commissions or other entities, whether federal, state, local or foreign, or applicable self-regulatory organizations.

(cc) “ Have Made ” means the right of a Party to subcontract the manufacture of products to a third party manufacturer for use or resale by, or for the benefit of, the Party to a third party other than such third party manufacturer or any of its Affiliates.

(dd) “ IP Rights ” means, collectively, Trademarks, Domain Names and Other IP Rights.

 

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(ee) “ Independent Sales Representative ” means an independent contractor who directly or indirectly purchases products or services from Avon International or Avon NA, or any of their respective Subsidiaries, at a discount from the retail price pursuant to the direct sales programs and policies thereof.

(ff) “ International Region ” means all countries and other jurisdictions of the world other than the North America Region. For the avoidance of doubt, the International Region shall not include Guam, Saipan, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tortola, Anguilla or Grenada.

(gg) “ Judgment ” means any judgment, writ, stipulation, award, injunction, determination, order or decree of any Governmental Entity.

(hh) “ Licensed IP Quality Standards ” means the quality standards: (i) that are existing as of the Effective Date and that are disclosed on Schedule K or in substantially the same form, nature and length as those quality standards disclosed in Schedule K (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any amendments thereto as contemplated by Section 3.01(b) and Section 3.01(c) of this Agreement); (ii) with respect to New International IP, established by Avon International and provided to Avon NA in writing in connection with any New International Products, and in any case, no less protective than the standards used in the Avon NA Business for like products; and (iii) with respect to New North America IP, the standards used in the Avon International Business for like products, unless Avon NA establishes and provides to Avon International quality standards for any particular New North America Product(s), in which case such Avon NA-provided quality standards shall be used for such New North America Product(s), provided that such quality standards shall, on a product-by-product basis, be substantially similar in form, nature and length to the quality standards provided to Avon NA by Avon International prior to the Effective Date.

(ii) “ Licensed IP Rights ” means (i) with respect to Avon NA and its Subsidiaries, any and all IP Rights licensed to Avon NA and its Subsidiaries in Sections 2.01, 4.04 and 7.02 (the “ NA Licensed IP Rights ”), and (ii) with respect to Avon International and its Subsidiaries, any and all IP Rights licensed to Avon International and its Subsidiaries in Sections 2.02, 4.04 and 7.02.

(jj) “ Licensee ” means (i) Avon NA and its Subsidiaries, with respect to the licenses granted to Avon NA in Sections 2.01, 4.04 and 7.02, and (ii) Avon International and its Subsidiaries, with respect to the licenses granted to Avon International in Sections 2.02, 4.04 and 7.02.

(kk) “ Licensor ” means (i) Avon International, with respect to the licenses granted to Avon NA Sections 2.01, 4.04 and 7.02, and (ii) Avon NA, with respect to the licenses granted to Avon International in Sections 2.02, 4.04 and 7.02.

(ll) “ Liens ” means any pledge, lien, charge, mortgage, encumbrance or security interest of any kind or nature.

 

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(mm) “ LLC Agreement ” means the amended and restated limited liability company agreement of Avon NA dated as of December 17, 2015, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

(nn) “ Losses ” means any claim, loss, liability, tax, interest, charge, damage, cost or expense (including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel and other costs of defense, investigation and collection), diminution in value, settlement payments, awards, judgments, fines, penalties, assessments, deficiencies, or obligations and any value added or similar tax in respect of any aforementioned fees.

(oo) “ New International IP ” means all IP Rights Owned or Controlled by Avon International or its Subsidiaries in and to any New International Products, other than any such IP Rights licensed to Avon NA under an R&D License and excluding Trademark Extensions.

(pp) “ New North America IP ” means all IP Rights Owned or Controlled by Avon NA or its Subsidiaries in and to any New North America Products.

(qq) “ New International Products ” means any products or services developed by or for Avon International or its Subsidiaries for sale to consumers in the International Region on or after the Effective Date (for the avoidance of doubt, including all Pipeline Products, but excluding all Existing North America Products and New North America Products).

(rr) “ New North America Products ” means any products or services developed by or for Avon NA or its Subsidiaries for sale to consumers in the North America Region on or after the Effective Date (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding all Existing North America Products and New International Products).

(ss) “ North America Business ” means the business conducted by Avon International and its Subsidiaries (including Avon NA and the Transferred Subsidiaries) of the research, development, production, manufacture, packaging, labelling, sourcing, marketing, licensing, distribution, sale and maintenance of North America Products, whether through Avon International’s direct selling model or through e-commerce platforms or decentralized branches, satellite stores and independent retail operations or any other channel, and any support activities relating thereto; provided , however , that the North America Business (i) excludes any development, manufacturing, packaging and sale of Beauty Products and Fashion & Home Products exclusively targeted for distribution in any geographic region other than the North America Region, and any support activities relating thereto, but (ii) includes any development, manufacturing, packaging, distribution or supply of North America Products outside of the North America Region for ultimate marketing and sale in the North America Region, and any support activities relating thereto.

(tt) “ North America Products ” means any Beauty Products, Fashion & Home Products, and other products and services (including all components, ingredients, and implements thereof) sold or intended for sale to consumers in the North America Region.

 

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(uu) “ North America Region ” means the United States of America, Canada, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tortola, Anguilla and Grenada.

(vv) “ Other IP Rights ” means all intellectual property and similar proprietary rights, other than Trademarks and Domain Names, in any and all countries, including the following:

(i) copyrights, applications and registrations therefor and renewals, extensions, restorations and reversions thereof (“ Copyrights ”);

(ii) patents (including all reissues, divisionals, terminal disclaimers, corrected patents, continuations, continuations-in-part, reexaminations, supplemental examinations, inter partes reviews, post-grant oppositions, and renewals, substitutions and extensions thereof and all patents claiming priority thereto or serving as a basis for priority thereof), utility models, industrial designs, and inventions, and all applications and registrations therefor and all inventions, invention disclosures, and discoveries described in any such applications and registrations (“ Patents ”);

(iii) specifications, compositions and combinations of ingredients, methods of use, processing requirements, and methods of manufacturing a product (“ Formulas ”);

(iv) trade secrets, know-how and other proprietary or confidential information (including information relating to Formulas, technical data, software, processes, methods, ideas, discoveries, designs and improvements) (“ Trade Secrets ”); and

(v) rights of publicity.

(ww) “ Owned or Controlled ” means, with respect to a Party’s entitlement to license IP Rights hereunder, the possession by that Party of rights sufficient to grant the specified rights in the IP Rights (without incurring liability to or a duty to provide consideration to any third Person).

(xx) “ Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or Governmental Entity or other entity.

(yy) “ Personnel ” means, as to any Person, its and its Affiliates’ officers, directors, employees, attorneys, accountants, advisors, agents and subcontractors.

(zz) “ Pipeline Product ” means any product under development by Avon International or its Subsidiaries for which development and commercialization efforts necessary to prepare such product for sale to consumers in the North America Region or International Region has not been completed as of the Effective Date.

(aaa) “ Protected Entity ” means any distributor, reseller, Subcontractor or Independent Sales Representative of Avon NA or any of its Subsidiaries solely with respect to such Person’s activities in connection with products or services incorporating any NA Licensed IP Rights under this Agreement.

 

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(bbb) “ Quality Review Materials ” means, with respect to any product, package, label, specification or commercial material containing any product claim, any and all (i) information and materials regarding the evaluation of such product, package, label, specification or material, including any reports, studies, analysis, tests, comparisons, evaluations, and measurements, (ii) protocols, specifications, and methodologies used to perform any of the foregoing, (iii) results, observations and notes with respect to any of the foregoing, and (iv) drafts of any of the foregoing.

(ccc) “ R&D License ” means any license of IP Rights granted by Avon International to Avon NA pursuant to the Research and Development Agreement.

(ddd) “ Registered Existing North America IP ” means any registrations or applications for registration of any Existing North America IP or Trademark Extension.

(eee) “ Registered New International IP ” means any registrations and applications for registration of any New International IP related to a New International Product for which Avon NA’s license has become effective as provided in Section 4.02.

(fff) “ Registered New North America IP ” means any registrations and applications for registration of any New North America IP related to a New North America Product for which Avon International’s license has become effective as provided in Section 4.02.

(ggg) “ Restricted Business ” means the categories set forth on Schedule E.

(hhh) “ Restricted Persons ” means the Persons set forth on Schedule F, any of their respective Affiliates (except Licensee) or any successor to any of the foregoing (except Licensee).

(iii) “ Separately Licensed IP ” means any and all IP Rights in images contained in the Catalox Database and the Envoy Database, including any and all publicity rights related thereto.

(jjj) “ Specified Quality Brands ” means the brands listed on Schedule J of this Agreement.

(kkk) “ Subcontractor ” means an independent third party whom a Party contracts to perform, on behalf of such Party, one or more of the Party’s obligations or rights under this Agreement.

(lll) “ Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person Controlled by the first Person. For the avoidance of doubt, from and after the Closing, (i) each of the Transferred Subsidiaries shall be deemed to be Subsidiaries of Avon NA and (ii) none of Avon NA or the Transferred Subsidiaries shall be deemed to be Subsidiaries of Avon International.

 

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(mmm)“ Trademarks ” means all trademarks, service marks, trade names, rights in trade dress, corporate names, certification marks, collective marks, and other source identifiers or indicia of origin, and all applications, registrations and renewals therefor, together with the goodwill associated with any of the foregoing.

(nnn) “ Trademark Extensions ” means any Trademark that is derived from or is confusingly similar to a Trademark included in the Existing North America IP.

(ooo) “ Transaction Documents ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Investment Agreement.

(ppp) “ Transferred Subsidiaries ” means, together, Avon Canada and CFC Blocker.

(qqq) “ Transition Services Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Investment Agreement.

ARTICLE II

License Grants; Sublicensing; Non-Assertion; Ownership

SECTION 2.01. Licenses to Avon NA.

(a) Trademarks . Avon International hereby grants on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries to Avon NA and its Subsidiaries (except for Avon Canada) the perpetual, irrevocable, transferable (subject to Section 11.09), sublicensable (subject to Section 2.03):

(i) sole and exclusive (subject only to the rights expressly retained by Avon International under Section 5.01), royalty-free, fully paid-up right and license under all Trademarks included in the Existing North America IP and under all Trademark Extensions to use, reproduce and display such Trademarks and Trademark Extensions solely in the North America Region (except with respect to the rights granted to Avon NA under Section 2.01(a)(i)(b)) to conduct the Avon NA Business, including, for the avoidance of doubt, the right to: (a) incorporate such Trademarks and Trademark Extensions in the business name and Corporate Identity of Avon NA and (b) use, reproduce and display any such Trademark or Trademark Extension in the International Region to conduct the Avon NA Business, solely to the extent such use in the International Region is incidental to a use, or a natural extension thereof, that (X) is directed to the North America Region and is usual and customary in the conduct of the Avon NA Business and (Y) could not reasonably be prevented by Avon NA or any of its Subsidiaries without severely limiting such use described in Section 2.01(a)(i)(b)(X); and

 

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(ii) non-exclusive, royalty-bearing, right and license under any Trademarks included in the New International IP, effective as of the applicable Request Date, to use, reproduce and display such Trademarks solely in the North America Region to conduct the Avon NA Business including, for the avoidance of doubt, the right to: (a) incorporate such Trademarks and Trademark Extensions in the business name and Corporate Identity of Avon NA and (b) use, reproduce and display any such Trademark or Trademark Extension in the International Region to conduct the Avon NA Business, solely to the extent such use in the International Region is incidental to a use, or a natural extension thereof, that (X) is directed to the North America Region and is usual and customary in the conduct of the Avon NA Business and (Y) could not reasonably be prevented by Avon NA or any of its Subsidiaries without severely limiting such use described in Section 2.01(a)(i)(b)(X).

(b) Domain Names . Avon International hereby grants on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries to Avon NA and its Subsidiaries (except for Avon Canada) a perpetual, irrevocable, exclusive (subject to the rights expressly retained by Avon International under Section 2.01(b)(ii) and Section 5.01), transferable (subject to Section 11.09), sublicensable (subject to Section 2.03), royalty-free, fully paid-up license to use:

(i) the Domain Names included in the Existing North America IP, other than the Avon Domain, solely in connection with the conduct of the Avon NA Business (including by hosting and operating servers or sites accessible under such Domain Names for such purposes), and solely with respect to websites targeted to consumers in the North America Region and through which products are shipped only to consumers with a shipping address in the North America Region. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing set forth in this Agreement shall limit Avon NA’s right to register or use any Domain Names, in connection with the Avon NA Business or otherwise, that do not incorporate and are not confusingly similar to Trademarks or Domain Names included in the Licensed IP Rights. Upon the reasonable request of Avon NA, (A) to the extent that Avon NA identifies any Domain Name that incorporates or is confusingly similar to Trademarks or Domain Names included in the Licensed IP Rights that is available for registration, then Avon International shall, at Avon NA’s sole expense, register such Domain Name, and the same shall be licensed to Avon NA on the terms set forth above, provided that registration of such Domain Name would not reasonably be expected to violate the IP Rights of any third Person; and (B) to the extent any Domain Name is registered to Avon International and not used or planned to be used in the Avon International Business, and does not include any country-specific or product-specific identifier only pertaining to the Avon International Business, such Domain Name shall be licensed on the terms set forth above.

(ii) the Avon Domain solely in connection with the conduct of the Avon NA Business (including by hosting and operating servers or sites accessible under the Avon Domain for such purposes), and solely with respect to websites targeted to consumers in the North America Region and through which products are shipped only to consumers with a shipping address in the North America Region. The license granted to Avon NA pursuant to Section 1.02(b)(ii) shall be exclusive to Avon NA solely to the extent that the use of the Avon Domain is targeted only to consumers in the North America Region. Avon NA hereby agrees that it will not use any country domain suffix or prefix in connection with the Avon Domain (e.g. “uk.avon.com” or “avon.com.uk”), except for

 

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the country domain suffixes or prefixes corresponding to jurisdictions in the North America Region. Avon International hereby agrees that it will not use any country domain suffix or prefix corresponding to jurisdictions in the North America Region in connection with the Avon Domain (e.g. “us.avon.com” or “avon.com.us”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Avon International shall retain all of its right, title and interest in and to the Avon Domain that is not expressly granted to Avon NA by this Section 1.02(b)(ii). For the avoidance of doubt, but subject to the provision of email services using email addresses not ending in “avon.com” after the end of email services under the Transition Services Agreement, Avon International will retain worldwide exclusive rights to use the Avon Domain in email addresses, including sole and exclusive ownership thereof and all rights therein related to the conduct of the International Business.

(c) Other IP Rights . Avon International hereby grants on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries to Avon NA and its Subsidiaries (except for Avon Canada) the perpetual, irrevocable, transferable (subject to Section 11.09), sublicensable (subject to Section 2.03):

(i) sole and exclusive (subject only to the rights expressly retained by Avon International under Section 5.01), royalty-free, fully paid-up right and license under all Other IP Rights included in the Existing North America IP to conduct the Avon NA Business, including, for the avoidance of doubt, the rights:

(a) to make, Have Made, use, import, offer for sale, lease, sell or otherwise exploit or transfer or dispose of any products or services solely in the North America Region under any Patents or Trade Secrets included in the Existing North America IP, and to practice solely in the North America Region any method claimed in any such Patents in connection with the foregoing,

(b) under any Patents or Trade Secrets included in the Existing North America IP, to make, Have Made, and import any products or services outside the North America Region solely for sale to consumers in the North America Region, and to practice in the International Region any method claimed in any such Patents solely in connection with the foregoing, and

(c) to use, distribute, reproduce, modify, display, perform, prepare derivative works based on, or otherwise exploit any Copyrights included in the Existing North America IP solely in the North America Region to conduct the Avon NA Business;

(ii) non-exclusive, royalty-bearing (as provided in Article IV) license under all Other IP Rights included in the New International IP, effective as of the applicable Request Date, to conduct the Avon NA Business, including, for the avoidance of doubt, the rights

(a) to make, Have Made, use, import, offer for sale, lease, sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of any products solely in the North America Region under any Patents or Trade Secrets included in the New International IP, and to practice solely in the North America Region any method claimed in any such Patents in connection with the foregoing,

 

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(b) under any Patents or Trade Secrets included in the New International IP, to make and Have Made any products outside the North America Region solely for sale to consumers in the North America Region, and to practice in the International Region any method claimed in any such Patents solely in connection with the foregoing, and

(c) to use, reproduce, modify, display, perform, prepare derivative works based on or otherwise exploit any Copyrights included in the New International IP solely in the North America Region to conduct the Avon NA Business.

(d) Exclusivity . The exclusive rights and licenses identified in Section 2.01 (except for those granted in Section 2.01(b)) are exclusive to Avon NA and its Subsidiaries, including to the exclusion of Avon International and its Subsidiaries (subject only to the rights expressly retained by Avon International under Section 5.01).

SECTION 2.02. Licenses to Avon International.

(a) Trademarks . Avon NA hereby grants on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries to Avon International and its Subsidiaries a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable (subject to Section 11.09), sublicensable (subject to Section 2.03), royalty-bearing (as provided in Article IV) license under all Trademarks included in the New North America IP, effective as of the applicable Request Date, to use, reproduce and display such Trademarks solely in the International Region to conduct the Avon International Business.

(b) Other IP Rights . Avon NA hereby grants on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries to Avon International and its Subsidiaries a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable (subject to Section 11.09), sublicensable (subject to Section 2.03), royalty-bearing (as provided in Article IV) license under all Other IP Rights included in the New North America IP, effective as of the applicable Request Date, to conduct the Avon International Business, including, for the avoidance of doubt, the rights (i) to make, Have Made, use, import, offer for sale, lease, sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of any products and services solely in the International Region under any Patents or Trade Secrets included in the New North America IP, and to practice solely in the International Region any method claimed in any such Patents in connection with the foregoing, (ii) under any Patents or Trade Secrets included in the New North America IP to make and Have Made any products in the North America Region solely for sale to consumers in the International Region, and to practice in the North America Region any method claimed in any such Patents solely in connection with the foregoing, and (iii) to use, reproduce, modify, display, perform, prepare derivative works based on or otherwise exploit any Copyrights included in the New North America IP solely in the International Region to conduct the Avon International Business.

 

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SECTION 2.03. Sublicensing and Licensing.

(a) Subject to this Section 2.03, each Licensee may grant sublicenses under the Licensed IP Rights to its Affiliates or to third parties; provided that, prior to the Restricted List Lock-Up Expiration Date (as defined in the LLC Agreement), Licensee may not grant any such sublicense to any Restricted Person. Any sublicense to a Subsidiary shall automatically terminate if the sublicensee ceases to be a Subsidiary of Licensee.

(b) Each Licensee’s right to grant sublicenses provided in Section 2.03(a) with respect to Trademarks and Formulas shall require the following for sublicenses to all Persons, including Subsidiaries and Subcontractors to which Avon NA has granted an express sublicense of IP Rights: (i) Licensee shall provide on a reasonable basis, no less frequently than once per semi-annual period, a summary report of the sublicensing activity that has become newly effective in the previous six (6) months (including, at minimum, the effective date and term of each sublicense, the identity of all sublicensees thereto, and the Licensed IP subject thereof); (ii) Licensee shall be responsible for compliance by such sublicensee with the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the same extent as Licensee’s own compliance; (iii) the sublicensee shall not be a Person that Licensee knows, or has reason to believe, intends to export, sell, offer for sale, lease or otherwise transfer or dispose of Licensee’s products (incorporating Licensed IP Rights) outside the North America Region or International Region, as applicable; (iv) with respect to sublicenses granted by Avon NA, the sublicensee shall not be permitted to exercise any Licensed IP Rights in a manner that would benefit a Restricted Person in a manner that would, if the same action were taken by Avon NA, constitute a breach of this Agreement; and (v) Licensee shall promptly notify Licensor of any material breach by the sublicensee of the terms related to the Licensed IP Rights of its sublicense of which Licensee becomes aware, and Licensee and Licensor shall cooperate, at Licensee’s expense, in causing the sublicensee to remedy such material breach as appropriate.

(c) Each Licensee’s right to grant sublicenses provided in Section 2.03(a) with respect to Trademarks and Formulas shall require, in addition to the requirements described in Section 2.03(b), the following for sublicenses to Persons that are not Subsidiaries and are not solely Subcontractors: (i) Licensee shall provide advance written notice to Licensor of the identity of the intended sublicensee; (ii) such sublicensee shall agree in writing that it is subject to the terms of this Agreement applicable to the rights sublicensed to such sublicensee; (iii) Licensee shall include a provision in any agreement with any distributor, representative, or reseller expressly prohibiting such distributor, representative, or reseller from selling, offering for sale, leasing or otherwise transferring or disposing of any product of Licensee (incorporating Licensed IP Rights) outside of the North America Region or International Region, as applicable; (iv) such sublicense shall be subordinate to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and (v) such sublicense shall require sublicensee to keep records and submit reports to Licensor of the same type and at the same time as required by Section 4.03, to the extent applicable.

(d) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, no action taken by Licensor against Licensee shall prejudice such Licensor’s rights against any sublicensee. Notwithstanding any sublicense, each Licensee shall remain liable for the fulfillment of all obligations under this Agreement and for any acts and omissions of any sublicensee at any tier to the same extent as it would in the absence of such sublicense.

 

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(e) Avon International shall require the following for its future or renewing non-Subsidiary licensees and their sublicensees of Trademarks included in the Existing Non-North America IP and Trademark Extensions (excluding Avon NA) throughout the world (“ International Licensees ”): (i) Avon International shall use good faith efforts to provide advance written notice to Avon NA of the identity of each intended International Licensee; (ii) Avon International shall be responsible for compliance by such International Licensee with the provisions of Section 3.01(a) to the same extent as Avon International’s own compliance therewith; (iii) Avon International shall expressly exclude from any license of Existing Non-North America IP to such International Licensee the use of Existing Non-North America IP in products or services sold, offered for sale, leased or otherwise transferred or disposed of in the North America Region; and (iv) Avon International shall include a provision in any agreement with any distributor, representative, or reseller expressly prohibiting such distributor, representative, or reseller from selling, offering for sale, leasing or otherwise transferring or disposing of any product or services in the North America Region. Notwithstanding any license, Avon International shall remain liable for the fulfillment of all its obligations under this Agreement as it would in the absence of such license.

SECTION 2.04. Sales Outside North America or International Region .

(a) Avon NA shall use reasonable efforts to monitor, detect and prevent (i) any direct or indirect export, sale, offer for sale, lease or other transfer or disposition of any product of Avon NA outside of the North America Region (including any substantial distribution of such products by any Independent Sales Representative of Avon NA to family members or other personal acquaintances residing outside of the North America Region), and (ii) recruitment by any Independent Sales Representative of Avon NA of any Independent Sales Representative located outside of the North America Region. In the event Avon NA or any of its permitted sublicensees discovers any actual or suspected occurrence of any of the activities described in clauses (i) and (ii) herein, Avon NA agrees to promptly notify Avon International in writing and cooperate with Avon International in taking all reasonable measures necessary to prevent and address any such occurrence that has, or is suspected to have, taken place.

(b) Upon request from Avon NA or upon Avon International discovering any actual or suspected occurrence of any of the activities listed in (i) or (ii) below, Avon International agrees to cooperate with Avon NA in taking all reasonable measures necessary to prevent and address any of the following occurrences that have or are suspected to have taken place: (i) any direct or indirect export, sale, offer for sale, lease or other transfer or disposition of any product or service of Avon International or International Licensees in the North America Region (including any substantial distribution of such products by any Independent Sales Representative of Avon International to family members or other personal acquaintances residing outside of the International Region), and (ii) recruitment by any Independent Sales Representative of Avon International of any Independent Sales Representative located in the North America Region.

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, on-selling by Independent Sales Representatives from the North America Region to the International Region, or from the International Region to the North America Region, shall be considered unlicensed activity under this Agreement, to the extent such on-selling is not an accepted business practice

 

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of Avon International as of the Closing or within the six-month period immediately prior to Closing. The Parties hereby agree that the sole remedy available to a Party adversely affected by any occurrence of on-selling described in the immediately preceding sentence shall be a direct claim against the Independent Sales Representative. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section 2.04(c) shall be interpreted to limit the scope of the each Party’s obligations under Section 2.04(a) and Section 2.04(b), as applicable.

SECTION 2.05. Third-Party IP Rights . With respect to any IP Rights that would be included in the Licensed IP Rights licensed to either Licensee under this Agreement but for the fact that Licensor cannot grant the requisite rights to Licensee thereunder without incurring liability to or a duty to provide consideration to a third Person: (i) a true and complete list of all such material IP Rights included in the Existing North America IP (other than rights expressly retained by Avon International under Section 5.01) are disclosed in Schedule G to this Agreement, provided that, with respect to rights in software, inclusion of such material rights in Schedule G is limited to Avon International’s knowledge thereof; and (ii) Licensor and Licensee shall cooperate with one another and use reasonable best efforts in attempting to obtain any consent or approval required from such third Person for such IP Rights to be included in the Licensed IP Rights (which in the case of Licensor shall include the obligation to pay applicable third parties (at Licensor’s expense) any non-material amounts that are reasonably necessary to be paid in order to obtain such consent); provided that Licensor receives the prior consent of Licensee (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) prior to making any such payment), provided further that granting a license to such IP Rights under the Transition Services Agreement shall satisfy the requirements of this Section 2.05(ii). If such third Person’s consent or approval is obtained, then the subject IP Rights shall be deemed included in the Licensed IP Rights granted to Licensee under the relevant provisions of this Agreement or under the relevant provisions of the Transition Services Agreement, in each case, as applicable, from the date of such consent or approval (subject to any terms and conditions applicable to such IP Rights under any agreements with such third Person disclosed to Licensee).

SECTION 2.06. Ownership . As between the Parties, all right, title and interest in and to the Existing North America IP, Trademark Extensions and New International IP are and shall remain the exclusive property of Avon International and its Subsidiaries, and all right, title and interest in and to the New North America IP are and shall remain the exclusive property of Avon NA and its Subsidiaries, in each case subject only to the licenses expressly set forth in this Agreement. Except for the rights and licenses expressly set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement does not, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, grant (i) to Avon NA or any other person any right, title or interest in or to any IP Rights of Avon International, or (ii) to Avon International or any other person any right, title or interest in or to any IP Rights of Avon NA.

SECTION 2.07. Non-Assertion . Avon International and its Subsidiaries shall not assert against Avon NA or any of its Subsidiaries or any Protected Entity any claims of infringement, misappropriation or dilution: (a) of any Trade Secrets, Formulas or Patents Owned or Controlled by Avon International or its Subsidiaries not used in the conduct of the North America Business on or prior to the Effective Date (the “ Unused Technology ”) arising out of the use of Unused Technology by Avon NA, any of its Subsidiaries or any Protected Entity in the

 

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North America Region, in connection with the conduct of the North America Business; or (b) Trademarks owned by Avon International or its Subsidiaries not used in the conduct of the North America Business on or prior to the Effective Date (the “ Unused Trademarks ”); in the International Region solely to the extent required for manufacturing, packaging, labeling or exporting to the North America Region products manufactured in the International Region, or Unused Technology in connection with the research, development, manufacture and export of North America Products for ultimate marketing and sale in the North America Region. For the avoidance of doubt, the non-assertion described herein shall not apply with respect to the marketing, selling or other distribution to consumers of any product or service in the International Region. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the covenant in this Section 2.07 made by Avon International and its Subsidiaries in this Agreement attaches in rem to, and runs with, the Unused Technology and Unused Trademarks, and any subsequent purchaser of any of the Unused Technology or Unused Trademarks shall remain subject to such covenant. If Avon International or any of its Subsidiaries assigns, transfers, or conveys any of the Unused Technology or Unused Trademarks to any Person after the Effective Date, Avon International or its applicable Subsidiary shall use good faith efforts to include a clause in the corresponding assignment agreement with such Person that such Person is acquiring the applicable Unused Technology or Unused Trademarks subject to the covenant.

SECTION 2.08. Separately Licensed IP

(a) Avon International hereby grants on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries to Avon NA and its Subsidiaries the perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, exclusive, sublicensable, (in each case subject to any restrictions in accordance with the terms of any existing agreements between or among Avon International or its Subsidiaries and any third Person), royalty-free, fully paid-up license to use in the North America Region, solely for the conduct of the Avon NA Business, all of the IP Rights Owned or Controlled by Avon International or its Subsidiaries in or to any image stored in the Catalox Database, solely to the extent Avon International or its applicable Subsidiary can license such Intellectual Property Rights to Avon NA without incurring liability to or a duty to provide consideration to any third Person (the “ Catalox License ”). Promptly upon Closing, Avon International shall deliver to Avon NA a true and complete copy of the Catalox Database including all images stored in the Catalox Database.

(b) Avon International hereby grants a perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, exclusive, sublicensable (in each case subject to any restrictions in accordance with the terms of any existing agreements between or among Avon International or its Subsidiaries and any third Person), royalty-free, fully paid-up license to use in the North America Region, solely for the conduct of the Avon NA Business, all of the IP Rights Owned or Controlled by Avon International or its Subsidiaries in each of the images stored in the Envoy Database as of the Effective Date (the “ Existing Envoy Images ”) and uploaded to the Envoy Database by Avon International after the Effective Date and marked as available to Avon NA (the “ Avon International New Envoy Images ”), provided that Avon NA shall not use any of the Existing Envoy Images or Avon International New Envoy Images in a manner inconsistent with the metadata in the Envoy Database for each such image (the “ Envoy NA Image License ”).

 

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(c) Avon NA shall indemnify and hold harmless the Avon International Indemnified Parties (as defined in Section 9.02), and defend such Avon International Indemnified Parties, from and against all Losses arising out of or resulting from any Claim by any third Person against such Avon International Indemnified Parties related to (i) Avon NA’s use of any Existing Envoy Image or Avon International New Envoy Image, except where such Losses are the direct result of Avon International providing inaccurate Envoy Database metadata with respect to the usage rights to such Existing Envoy Image or Avon International New Envoy Image, (ii) Avon International’s use of any image uploaded to the Envoy Database by Avon NA after the Effective Date and marked as available to Avon International (the “ Avon NA New Envoy Images ”), solely to the extent such Losses are the direct result of Avon NA providing inaccurate Envoy Database metadata with respect to the usage rights to such Avon NA New Envoy Image, and (iii) Avon NA’s use of software or other IP Rights (excluding IP Rights in Existing Envoy Images or Avon International New Envoy Images) in connection with the use of the Envoy Database. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in clauses (i) or (ii) of this Section 2.08(c), to the extent the inaccurate Envoy Database metadata referenced therein is apparent on its face to be so inaccurate as to provide reasonable notice to an observer of its inaccuracy, the existence of such metadata in the Envoy Database shall expressly not be deemed as either Party “providing inaccurate Envoy Database metadata” solely as such phrase appears in clauses (i) or (ii) of this Section 2.08(c).

(d) Avon International shall indemnify and hold harmless the Avon NA Indemnified Parties (as defined in Section 9.03), and defend such Avon NA Indemnified Parties, from and against all Losses arising out of or resulting from any Claim by any third Person against such Avon NA Indemnified Parties related to (i) Avon International’s use of any Avon NA New Envoy Image, except where such Losses are the direct result of Avon NA providing inaccurate Envoy Database metadata with respect to the usage rights to such Avon NA New Envoy Image, and (ii) Avon NA’s use of any Existing Envoy Image or Avon International New Envoy Image, solely to the extent such Losses are the direct result of Avon International providing inaccurate Envoy Database metadata with respect to the usage rights to such Existing Envoy Image or Avon International New Envoy Image. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in clauses (i) or (ii) of this Section 2.08(d), to the extent the inaccurate Envoy Database metadata referenced therein is apparent on its face to be so inaccurate as to provide reasonable notice to an observer of its inaccuracy, the existence of such metadata in the Envoy Database shall be expressly not be deemed as either Party “providing inaccurate Envoy Database metadata” solely as such phrase appears in clauses (i) or (ii) of this Section 2.08(d).

(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Avon International and its Subsidiaries (i) shall not be required by this Agreement to renew or secure any rights in the North America Region to any images stored in or uploaded to the Envoy Database, whether existing now or in the future, and (ii) hereby expressly disclaim any representations or warranties as to Avon NA’s ability to exploit (including the rights to reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, license or otherwise use) any IP Right granted to Avon NA pursuant to the Catalox License or the Envoy NA Image License or any other IP Right in any image stored in the Catalox Database or Envoy Database.

 

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SECTION 2.09. Delivery . Avon International shall deliver to Avon NA, (a)(i) on the Effective Date, to the extent not in the possession of Avon NA upon Closing and not accessible to and usable by Avon NA, in an electronic format reasonably acceptable to Avon NA, a copy of each Formula used by the North America Business at any point from 2011 through the Effective Date, all Formula-Related Information reasonably associated with such Formulas, and all other regulatory, claims, and testing data reasonably related to such Formulas, (a)(ii) after the Effective Date, and to the extent reasonably accessible to Avon International, upon reasonably timed requests of Avon NA, in an electronic format reasonably acceptable to Avon NA, a copy of each Formula used by the North America Business at any point from 2005 through 2010, all Formula-Related Information reasonably associated with such Formulas, and all other regulatory, claims, and testing data reasonably related to such Formulas, and to the extent not reasonably accessible, to Avon International, Avon International and Avon NA will use good faith efforts to achieve a work-around reasonably acceptable to both Parties, including by allowing Avon NA to insert personnel or a designee at Avon International to collect such information, and (a)(iii) after the Effective Date, upon reasonably timed requests of Avon NA and to the extent within Avon International’s reasonable possession, custody or control, in a format reasonably acceptable to Avon NA or the closest available format in which Avon International has stored such Formula-Related Information, a copy of each Formula used by the North America Business before 2005, all Formula-Related Information reasonably associated with such Formulas, and all other regulatory, claims, and testing data reasonably related to such Formulas; and (b) on the Effective Date, a full copy of the source code, object code, and any associated documentation (including developer notes) of any software included in the Licensed IP Rights or otherwise necessary to access or use the Formulas, in each case solely to the extent such source code, object code, or associated documentation (i) is necessary to access or use the Formulas and is available to Avon International (or would be available to Avon International upon using commercially reasonable efforts to obtain it) or (ii) is available to Avon International and can be delivered to Avon NA without requiring Avon International to incur liability to or a duty to provide consideration to any third Person.

ARTICLE III

Trademark Use and Quality Standards

SECTION 3.01. Quality Standards.

(a) Each Licensee and all permitted sublicensees shall only use a Trademark (or a Trademark Extension derivative thereof or confusingly similar thereto) included in the Licensed IP Rights in connection with products or services that (i) are developed, produced, manufactured, packaged, labeled, sourced, marketed, licensed, distributed, sold and maintained in material compliance with established Applicable Law, (ii) if marketed under any of the Specified Quality Brands, meet or exceed the Licensed IP Quality Standards for the product(s) or service(s) associated with such Trademark and (iii) if marketed under any other Trademark included in the Licensed IP, are materially consistent with the active ingredients and chemical composition identified in the Licensed IP Quality Standards for the product(s) or service(s) associated with such Trademark but not with regard to color or fragrance except where a change in color or fragrance would have a significant and adverse effect on the product’s marketability or on such Trademark.

 

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(b) Licensor may amend the Licensed IP Quality Standards from time to time in its reasonable discretion based solely on: (i) the need to comply with Applicable Law, (ii) a good faith concern about an environmental, health or safety risk, or (iii) good faith determination that amended standards will significantly improve the competitiveness of the applicable products or services, by providing reasonable advance written notice to Licensee; provided that (x) such Licensed IP Quality Standards and any amendments thereto shall be consistent with and no more onerous than the quality standards applicable to Licensor or any of its Affiliates with respect to its and their own use of the corresponding Trademarks in the North America Region or International Region, as applicable, (y) Licensor provides to Licensee reasonable assistance and reasonably detailed information as required to effect a reformulation of the applicable product to which the amended Licensed IP Quality Standards relate, and (z) solely if Licensor amends the Licensed IP Quality Standards as permitted under 3.01(b)(iii), Licensee may, at its sole option, comply with the Licensed IP Quality Standards as amended or with the Licensed IP Quality Standards without such amendments.

(c) Licensee may amend the Licensed IP Quality Standards:

(i) in the event that Licensee’s compliance with Section 3.01(a)(i) or Licensee’s reasonable need to address concerns relating to an environmental, health or safety risk (irrespective of whether an enacted or pending Applicable Law addresses such risk) would necessarily result in non-compliance with the Licensed IP Quality Standards described in Section 3.01(a)(ii) or Section 3.01(a)(iii) (such event, a “ Quality Compliance Conflict ”), solely to the extent necessary to resolve the Quality Compliance Conflict, provided that Licensee shall promptly provide written notice of such amendment to Licensor;

(ii) in the event that, with respect to a given product sold under any of the Specified Quality Brands, Licensee reasonably demonstrates to Licensor Licensee’s ability to manufacture or have manufactured a product that is substantially equivalent in visual appearance, texture and fragrance to the product sold under such Trademark and is in material compliance with established Applicable Law, provided that Licensee provides advance written notice of such change to Licensor.

(d) Without limiting any obligation under the R&D License, (i) each Party shall promptly notify the other Party of any actual, pending or reasonably foreseeable changes in Applicable Law in the North America Region, or potential environmental, health or safety risks, of which it becomes aware that relate to the production, manufacture, packaging, labelling, sourcing, marketing, licensing, distribution, sale or maintenance of products or services using any of the Formulas included in the Licensed IP Rights; and (ii) the Parties shall reasonably cooperate and coordinate with respect to identifying and mitigating any legal exposure or potential business interruption relating to such changes or such risks.

 

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SECTION 3.02. Samples.

(a) Upon Licensor’s reasonable request, Licensee shall submit to Licensor, at no cost or expense to Licensor, samples of any products, packages, labels, specifications or commercial materials containing any product claim used by Licensee or its permitted sublicensees, that (i) use, reproduce or display the Trademarks or Trademark Extensions included in the Licensed IP Rights and (ii) have not been manufactured by or for Licensor or its Affiliates (including Avon Products or its Subsidiaries prior to the Effective Date) or previously provided in substantially identical form or design (“ Samples ”). If Licensor reasonably determines that any Sample (A) does not materially comply with established Applicable Law, (B) does not, to the extent corresponding to a product or service marketed under a Specified Quality Brand, comply with the Licensed IP Quality Standards applicable to such Sample or (C) is not, if marketed under any other Trademark included in the Existing North America IP, generally consistent with the active ingredients, chemical compositions and, solely where a change in color and fragrance would have a significant and adverse effect on the products marketability, color and fragrance identified in the Licensed IP Quality Standards for the product(s) or service(s) associated with such Trademark, Licensor shall promptly provide written notice of such non-compliance to Licensee, including a reasonably detailed explanation of Licensor’s objections with respect to the relevant Sample, all Quality Review Materials regarding the Sample used to determine non-compliance with the Licensed IP Quality Standards or Applicable Law and any proposed changes or modifications that Licensor would suggest be made for Licensee or its designee to achieve compliance or material compliance, as applicable, with the Licensed IP Quality Standards or Applicable Law (such notice and related information, a “ Quality Objection Notice ”). Any such Quality Objection Notice shall be delivered to Licensee no later than ten (10) Business Days from Licensor’s receipt of the Samples, provided that if Licensor becomes aware that it will require additional time to complete such evaluation, Licensor may request (no later than five (5) Business Days subsequent to receipt of such Samples) a reasonable extension of time to complete such evaluation, which, solely to the extent Licensor has taken all commercially reasonable measures toward completing its evaluation of the Samples, Licensee shall not unreasonably deny. If Licensor fails to provide a Quality Objection Notice within ten (10) Business Days from Licensor’s receipt of the Samples (or such later time as approved by Licensee), Licensee shall be deemed to have complied with the applicable Licensed IP Quality Standards or Applicable Law with respect to such Samples, subject to any determination of non-compliance by a Governmental Entity of competent jurisdiction or a change to Applicable Law that reasonably would result in such Sample not being in compliance therewith. Upon receipt of a Quality Objection Notice, Licensee shall use reasonable efforts to implement corrective measures to cure the material non-compliance therein and Licensee may at its election resubmit such corrected Sample, except as otherwise agreed by the Parties in accordance with Section 3.02(c). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article III, in the event Licensee is not in compliance with any Licensed IP Quality Standards applicable to a product or service, and Licensee ceases to use, reproduce or display a Trademark or Trademark Extension included in the Licensed IP Rights in connection with the products, packages, labels, specifications and commercial materials containing any product claim corresponding to such product, then Licensee shall not be deemed in breach of any provision herein directly related to non-compliance with Licensed IP Quality Standards.

 

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(b) Upon determination by a Governmental Entity of competent jurisdiction that, with regard to the development, production, manufacture, packaging, labeling, sourcing, marketing, licensing, distribution, sale and maintenance of a product or service in connection with a Trademark or Trademark Extension included in the Licensed IP Rights, (i) Licensee is not in material compliance with established Applicable Law or (ii) in the event such Trademark directly corresponds to a Specified Quality Brand, Licensee is not in compliance with the Licensed IP Quality Standards applicable to such product or service (except to the extent such non-compliance is caused by Avon International or its Subsidiaries), then in each case Licensee agrees to, and agrees to cause its permitted sublicensees to, promptly cease using, reproducing and displaying the applicable Trademarks or Trademark Extensions in connection with the products, packages, labels, specifications and commercial materials containing any product claim corresponding to the applicable noncompliant Sample, until such time as a revised Sample thereof has been reasonably approved by Licensor as compliant with the Licensed IP Quality Standards or Applicable Law (or determined by a Governmental Entity of competent jurisdiction to be in compliance with Applicable Law, if earlier). For the purposes of this Section 3.02(b), the Parties recognize and hereby agree that any non-compliance by Licensee as described in clauses (i) or (ii) herein shall be deemed to give rise to a presumption of irreparable harm to Licensor.

(c) If Licensee reasonably does not agree that any Sample does not comply with the Licensed IP Quality Standards applicable to such Sample or with Applicable Law, or Licensor reasonably does not agree that, within ten (10) Business Days after Licensor’s receipt of the corrected Sample from Licensee, Licensee’s corrective measures have cured any such non-compliance, Licensee or Licensor, as applicable, may escalate the issue to be resolved between executives of Licensor and Licensee of suitable authority. If the executives of Licensee and Licensor do not resolve the issue within twenty (20) Business Days after such escalation, each Party retains all other rights and remedies available to it under this Agreement.

SECTION 3.03. Trademark Use Guidelines .

(a) Each of Avon International and Avon NA shall (and each shall ensure that its permitted sublicensees shall) use, reproduce and display the Avon Corporate Logo and the Avon Brand Logo in material compliance with the Licensed Trademark Use Guidelines set forth on Schedule I. Upon receiving written notice from Licensor that any use by Licensee (or its permitted sublicensee) of a Trademark included in the Licensed IP Rights is not in material compliance with the Trademark Use Guidelines and a reasonably detailed explanation of the material non-compliance, Licensee shall use reasonable efforts to promptly implement corrective measures to cure the material non-compliance identified therein.

(b) In the event Licensor amends the Licensed Trademark Use Guidelines, Avon NA shall (and shall ensure that its permitted sublicensees shall) either use, reproduce and display the Avon Corporate Logo and the Avon Brand Logo in material compliance (i) solely with the amended Licensed Trademark Use Guidelines or (ii) solely with Licensed Trademark Use Guidelines set forth on Schedule I.

(c) Avon International agrees to consider in good faith requests by Avon NA to modify or replace the Avon Corporate Logo or the Avon Brand Logo, provided that Avon International shall not be required to consider more than one proposal in any six (6) month period, and provided further that any such request can be approved or denied by Avon International in its sole discretion.

 

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SECTION 3.04. Non-Degradation .

(a) Each Licensee agrees that in connection with all uses by Licensee or permitted sublicensees of the Trademarks or Trademark Extensions included in the Licensed IP Rights, and all products and services offered in connection therewith, Licensee and any permitted sublicensee: (i) shall not make any statements that are misleading as to the quality of the products or services, or that cause confusion with the business or identity of a Person (provided that the use by Licensee and its permitted sublicensees of the Trademarks or Trademark Extensions included in the Licensed IP Rights within the scope of the licenses granted pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to cause confusion as to the business or identity of any Person), (ii) shall be in compliance with all Judgments, (iii) shall not enter into any agreement that conflicts with, results in any breach of, or constitutes a default under, the terms and conditions of this Agreement, (iv) shall not do, omit to do, or permit to be done, any act that will invalidate any registration of any Trademark, Trademark Extension or other associated IP Rights included in the Licensed IP Rights, (v) shall not do any act that will cause substantial damage to a Specified Quality Brand, provided (A) any Licensee or sublicensee shall not be deemed to have caused substantial damage to a Specified Quality Brand by exercising its rights under this Agreement, (B) the occurrence of an ordinary adverse event in the conduct of the Licensee’s or sublicensee’s business or an act outside the reasonable control of Licensee or sublicensee cannot be the basis for an allegation of substantial damage under this Section 3.04, (C) upon learning of any act that will cause substantial damage to a Specified Quality Brand, Licensor shall promptly give notice to the Licensee or sublicensee, (D) such Licensee or sublicensee shall have a reasonable period of time to remedy such act before Licensor seeks to enforce any rights under this Agreement in connection with the act that violates Section 3.04 but without limiting Licensor’s rights to enforce under this Agreement should that same violate another section of this Agreement, and (E) the burden to prove substantial damage to a Specified Quality Brand under this Section 3.04 is on the Licensor and must be met by clear and convincing evidence, (vi) shall not file applications to register any Trademarks or design patent registrations that consist in whole or in part of, or are confusingly similar to, the Trademarks or Trademark Extensions included in the Licensed IP Rights, or assist any Person in doing the same, and (vii) shall not contest, challenge, or otherwise take any action adverse to Licensor’s ownership of or rights in and to the Trademarks or Trademark Extensions included in the Licensed IP Rights, or assist any Person in doing the same.

(b) In the event that Avon NA notifies Avon International that an International Licensee, with respect to any Trademark included in the Existing Non-North America IP, has engaged in conduct that would result in a breach of Section 3.04(a) were such conduct engaged in by Avon International with respect to any Trademark included in the International IP Rights, Avon International agrees to cooperate with Avon NA in taking commercially reasonable measures necessary to prevent and address such conduct.

 

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(c) Each Licensee shall perform periodic inspections, at reasonable intervals, for products and services offered and/or performed by any permitted sublicensee licensed under any Trademarks or Other IP Rights included in the Licensed IP Rights to ensure compliance with this Article III, provided, however , that such periodic inspections will not be required for (i) any product that has been manufactured at its present manufacturing facility or (ii) any service that has been made commercially available, in each case of (i) and (ii) for at least three (3) consecutive months.

(d) Each Licensee agrees that any and all goodwill that accrues based on any and all uses of Trademarks or Trademark Extensions included in the Licensed IP Rights, or by operation of law or otherwise, shall accrue solely for the benefit of Licensor, and Licensee shall be deemed and hereby irrevocably assigns such goodwill to Licensor without any further action by either Party. For the avoidance of doubt, “goodwill” as used in this Section 3.04(d) does not include lists of customers or Independent Sales Representatives or related data.

(e) Conduct of the Business . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, and except to the extent prohibited by Applicable Law, Avon NA may continue any past business practice of the North America Business without liability or recourse under this Agreement.

ARTICLE IV

Royalties; Minor Improvements; Audit Rights

SECTION 4.01. Information on New Products . After the Effective Date, to the extent either Party is interested in obtaining a license to a commercially available New International Product or New North America Product, as applicable, the other Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide (subject the confidentiality obligations set forth in Article VIII) any information reasonably requested by the requesting Party in respect thereof to enable the requesting Party to evaluate whether to request a license under Section 4.02 (to the extent such information is in the providing Party’s possession and can be disclosed without incurring liability to any third Person or violating any Applicable Law or Judgment).

SECTION 4.02. Request to Make New License Rights Effective .

(a) If either Party, after obtaining information regarding any New International Product or New North America Product pursuant to Section 4.01, wishes to make effective its rights in respect thereof under the licenses granted in Sections 2.01 or 2.02, as applicable, it shall make such request in writing to the other Party, and such licenses shall be effective upon the date the other Party receives such request. From the date such request is received by the Licensor as to a particular New International Product or New North America Product (a “ Request Date ”), the notifying Party shall be entitled to exercise its rights under Section 2.01 or 2.02 with respect to the New International IP or New North America IP related to such product, as applicable, and shall be obligated to pay royalties for use of the same as provided in Section 4.03; provided , however, that all rights, entitlements and obligations of the Parties, solely to the extent related to the making of or compliance with any request pursuant to Section 4.01, Section 4.02(a), Section 4.02(b) or Section 4.04 shall immediately terminate upon a change of control of either Party.

 

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(b) Within a commercially reasonable time following the Request Date, the other Party shall provide to the notifying Party the material information in its possession (to the extent such information can be disclosed without incurring liability to any third Person or violating any Applicable Law or Judgment) reasonably pertaining to the New International Product or New North America Product as applicable, including formulation, branding and packaging information.

(c) Without limiting Section 3.01(d), the other Party will have no obligation to undertake any research, development or any other effort in support of the notifying Party to commercialize, reformulate or otherwise use the New International or New North America IP licensed pursuant to this Section 4.02.

SECTION 4.03. Royalties .

(a) In consideration of the rights and licenses granted by Avon International to Avon NA under Sections 2.01(a)(ii) and 2.01(c)(ii), Avon NA shall pay to Avon Products, a royalty of four per cent (4%) of the invoiced price of the total sales realized by Avon NA (or an Affiliate, agent or sublicensee thereof, as appropriate) of each Avon NA Covered Product sold on or after the associated Request Date, less Excluded Costs.

(b) In consideration of the rights and licenses granted by Avon NA to Avon International under Section 2.02, Avon International shall pay to Avon NA a royalty of four per cent (4%) of the invoiced price of the total sales realized by Avon International (or an Affiliate, agent or sublicensee thereof, as appropriate) of each Avon International Covered Product sold on or after the associated Request Date, less Excluded Costs.

(c) The royalties owed under Section 4.03(a) and 4.03(b) (each a “ Royalty Fee ”) shall be paid within sixty (60) days after the end of each quarter of the calendar year, and each Party shall submit a royalty report to the other Party which sets forth the details of the calculation of the Royalty Fee owed by such Party (the “ Royalty Paying Party ”) for such quarter, together with a payment to the other Party (the “ Royalty Receiving Party ”) for the Royalty Fee due with respect to such quarter, to be paid in U.S. dollars (or, if necessitated by legal or tax concerns, other reasonable currency) in immediately available funds to the bank account of the Royalty Receiving Party designated by the Royalty Receiving Party in writing. For purposes of determining the Royalty Fee due and payable in U.S. dollars (or other reasonable currency), the exchange rate shall be determined at the date on which the Royalty Fee is remitted by the Royalty Paying Party.

(d) If any products on which royalties are due under this Section 4.03 are subsequently returned to a Royalty Paying Party (or an Affiliate, agent or sublicensee thereof, as appropriate) and refunded after the Royalty Fee payment in respect of such sales has been made to the Royalty Receiving Party, the relevant proportion of the Royalty Fee will be deducted from the next Royalty Fee due to the Royalty Receiving Party, and the details of the same will be provided by the Royalty Paying Party in its next royalty report.

 

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SECTION 4.04. Minor Improvements . For the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither Avon NA nor Avon International shall be obligated to pay a royalty with respect to any modifications or improvements based on, using or derived from any Other IP Rights included in the Existing North America IP, except for such modifications or improvements that result in a material alteration of an Existing North America Product or a Formula associated therewith (such as the replacement of the principal active ingredient(s) that are material for product functionality and marketing claims, or a noticeable alteration of product appearance and fragrance) (such modifications and improvements on which no royalties are owed, “ Minor Improvements ”). Avon NA hereby grants on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries to Avon International a license to all such Minor Improvements of Avon NA and its Subsidiaries on the same terms and conditions applicable to the license grant to Avon International in Section 2.02 (other than the obligation to pay royalties), and Avon International hereby grants on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries to Avon NA a license to all such Minor Improvements of Avon International and its Subsidiaries on the same terms and conditions applicable to the license grants to Avon NA in Sections 2.01(a)(ii) and 2.01(c)(ii) (other than the obligation to pay royalties).

SECTION 4.05. Taxes . The consideration and payment set forth in Section 4.03 shall be paid without deduction of any taxes levied against such consideration and payment imposed by any applicable tax authority; provided , however , that each Party is responsible for its own income taxes, corporate taxes and applicable franchise taxes. The Parties further acknowledge and agree that no withholding tax obligation should apply with respect to the payments to be made to either Party hereunder, provided that each Party cooperates with the other Party in providing and completing in a timely manner, in a form acceptable to the applicable tax authorities, all forms that must be filed with such tax authorities in order to avoid withholding obligations.

SECTION 4.06. Late Payments . In the event payments due under this Agreement are not received by a Royalty Receiving Party by the due date, the Royalty Paying Party shall pay to Royalty Receiving Party interest on the overdue payment from the date such payment was due to the date of actual payment at a rate of 1.5% per month, or if lower, the maximum amount permitted under Applicable Law.

SECTION 4.07. Non-Payment . If a Royalty Paying Party commits any breach or default with respect to its royalty obligations under Section 4.03 and fails to remedy such breach or default (including payment of all accrued interest on late payments) within six (6) months after written notice thereof by the Royalty Receiving Party, the royalty rate and late payment interest rate applicable to the Royalty Paying Party under this Article IV shall immediately increase to eight per cent (8%) and three per cent (3%) respectively, for the duration of the period until the Royalty Paying Party fully remedies its breach or default. If the Royalty Paying Party does not remedy such breach or default within one (1) year after written notice thereof by the Royalty Receiving Party, the Royalty Paying Party and its permitted sublicensees shall be prohibited from using, reproducing, and displaying the applicable Trademarks or any associated Other IP Rights licensed to the Royalty Paying Party under the New International IP or New North America IP, as appropriate, and such licenses granted hereunder to the Royalty Paying Party to use, reproduce or display such Trademarks or associated Other IP Rights shall be suspended until the Royalty Paying Party fully remedies its breach or default.

 

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SECTION 4.08. Audit Rights .

(a) Each Party shall, during the Term and for so long thereafter as any royalties under this Agreement have been incurred but are unpaid, keep and maintain books and records in accordance with its standard accounting procedures to verify the applicable Royalty Fees owed during the Term as may be reasonably required to confirm the royalties payable under this Agreement.

(b) Each Party shall have the right during such period, on ten (10) Business Days advance written notice and not more than once in any twelve (12) month period, to have an independent accounting firm that is mutually selected by both Parties (the “ Auditor ”) examine such books and records of the Royalty Paying Party during such Party’s normal business hours solely to verify the accuracy of the royalty reports and the amount of royalties made by the Royalty Paying Party hereunder after any period covered by the previous audit. The Auditor may not be paid on a contingency or other basis related to the outcome of the audit, and shall execute a confidentiality agreement with the Royalty Paying Party in a form reasonably acceptable to the Royalty Paying Party that prohibits the Auditor from disclosing or using information obtained in connection with the audit (other than the disclosure to the Royalty Receiving Party of the amount of any underpayment or overpayment). Any such audit shall be conducted during the normal business hours of the Royalty Paying Party, in such a manner as not to interfere with the normal business activities of the Royalty Paying Party, and shall be at the Royalty Receiving Party’s expense; provided, however, if such audit reveals an underpayment of more than ten percent (10%) during the audited period, the Royalty Paying Party shall pay all reasonable costs of the audit. Prompt adjustment shall be made to correct for any underpayment, or overpayment revealed by any such audit.

(c) Upon reasonable belief that the other Party has breached any term or condition of this Agreement, each Party shall further have the right to audit the other Party’s implementation and use of the IP Rights licensed to such other Party under this Agreement to ensure the audited Party’s compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement (except for compliance with royalty payment obligations, audit rights with respect to which are set forth in 4.08(a)-(b)). Such audits shall be scheduled at the request of the auditing Party in consultation with the audited Party (but no more than once per year by each Party). Any such audit shall be conducted during the normal business hours of audited Party, in such a manner as not to interfere with the normal business activities of audited Party, and shall be at the auditing Party’s expense. Upon the auditing Party’s reasonable request, the audited Party shall cooperate with the auditing Party to perform such audits of the audited Party or its permitted sublicensees, and enforce the auditing Party’s and any permitted sublicensees’ obligations under this Agreement and any sublicenses granted hereunder. In the event that, upon completion of any audit pursuant to this Section 4.08(c), the audited Party is found not to have breached any term or condition of this Agreement, the auditing Party shall not be permitted to exercise the audit rights provided in this Section 4.08(c) for a period of two (2) years following completion of such audit.

 

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ARTICLE V

Reserved Rights

SECTION 5.01. Avon International Retained Rights . With respect to the licenses granted in Section 2.01, Avon NA acknowledges that Avon International and its Subsidiaries retain a non-exclusive, perpetual, fully paid-up, royalty-free, sublicensable right to use any Existing North America IP, any Trademark Extensions and New International IP in the North America Region: (a) in connection with the business name and Corporate Identity of Avon International and its Subsidiaries, (b) in connection with the development and manufacturing of products solely for sale to consumers in the International Region, (c) through written license agreements subject to Avon NA’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, to enable and support the activities of the Avon Products Foundation, Inc. (including pursuant to the Sponsorship Agreement between Avon International and Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, dated September 11, 2015), including “Avon 39” Walk and the manufacturing and sale of “Avon 39” Walk-associated non-beauty “cause” merchandise, sublicenses in connection with corporate sponsorships and partnerships (including co-venture arrangements) and charitable partnerships (including with educational and health organizations), in each case under clause (c), consistent with the Avon Products Foundation, Inc.’s stated charitable purpose as in effect at the Closing, solely to the extent all such activities are conducted exclusively on a non-profit basis for the exclusive benefit of the Avon Products Foundation, Inc., solely consistent with past practice prior to Closing and upon Avon NA’s prior written consent to any use of a materially different nature from any use in the three (3) year period prior to the Effective Date, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, provided that Avon NA shall not be obligated to take or permit any action that would substantially expand the scope of the retained right described in Section 5.01(c) or extend such rights to third Persons that, in Avon NA’s reasonable judgment, would adversely affect the Avon NA Business.

SECTION 5.02. Avon NA Retained Rights . With respect to the licenses granted in Section 2.02, Avon International acknowledges that Avon NA and its Subsidiaries retain a non-exclusive, perpetual, fully paid-up, royalty-free, sublicensable right to use any New North America IP in the International Region in connection with the business name and Corporate Identity of Avon NA and its Subsidiaries and the development and manufacturing of products solely for sale to consumers in the North America Region.

SECTION 5.03. Pre-Existing Licenses . The licenses granted by Avon International and Avon NA in Sections 2.01 and 2.02, respectively, are subject to any pre-existing licenses, settlement agreements, coexistence agreements, covenants not to sue and arrangements having a substantially similar effect to a coexistence agreement or covenant not to sue granted to third parties under such IP Rights prior to the Effective Date or Request Date, as applicable (the “ Pre-Existing Licenses ”). A true and complete list of each of the material Pre-Existing Licenses is listed on Schedule H. Without the prior written consent of Avon NA, Avon International shall not amend or renew any agreement relating to any such pre-existing rights and licenses in the North America Region in a fashion that would materially impair Avon NA’s rights under the licenses granted to Avon NA pursuant to Section 2.01.

 

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SECTION 5.04. Rights Reserved . Except for the rights and licenses explicitly granted by each Licensor under this Agreement, this Agreement does not grant to Licensee or any other Person any right, title or interest in or to any IP Rights of Licensor, by implication, estoppel or otherwise. All rights, titles and interests not specifically and expressly granted by each Licensor hereunder are hereby reserved.

ARTICLE VI

Additional Covenants

SECTION 6.01. Restricted Business . Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, while this Agreement remains in effect, neither Avon NA, Avon International, nor their respective Subsidiaries shall conduct or operate any Restricted Business without the other Party’s prior written consent.

ARTICLE VII

Prosecution, Maintenance and Enforcement

SECTION 7.01. Cooperation . Licensee agrees to reasonably cooperate with Licensor’s preparation and filing of any applications, renewals or other documentation necessary or useful to protect Licensor’s ownership of the Licensed IP Rights (at Licensor’s expense, unless expressly provided otherwise in this Article VII). Each Party agrees to promptly notify in writing the other Party (including the relevant details known to the notifying Party) of any (i) discovered or suspected infringement or misappropriation by any Person of any of the IP Rights licensed under this Agreement in the North America Region (or, solely with respect to Avon NA, such infringement or misappropriation in the International Region of which Avon NA becomes aware) or (ii) actual or threatened challenge by any Person concerning the validity, registration or ownership any of the Licensed IP Rights.

SECTION 7.02. Filing and Maintenance of Registered IP Rights.

(a) Existing North America IP.

(i) Except as expressly set forth below, each of Avon Products, AIO and IPCO shall have the sole and exclusive right and option to determine whether to file, prosecute or maintain the Registered Existing North America IP owned by each of Avon Products, AIO and IPCO, respectively. Subject to Section 7.02(c), Avon NA agrees to reimburse Avon International for fifty percent (50%) of all direct, out-of pocket costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) related to the filing, prosecution or maintenance of any Registered Existing North America IP filed with a Governmental Entity in the North America Region. Avon NA shall have the right to request either Avon Products or IPCO to file any reasonable applications for: (A) registration of unregistered Existing North America IP with the appropriate Governmental Entity in the North America Region, and (B) any Trademarks including Trademark Extensions in the North America Region necessary to provide Trademark protection for brand extensions to the Licensed IP that are proposed by Avon NA, which requests each of Avon Products and IPCO shall use its respective commercially reasonable efforts to accomplish.

 

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(ii) Avon International shall provide to Avon NA reasonable notice of any material developments with respect to the filing, prosecution or maintenance of any Registered Existing North America IP filed with a Governmental Entity in the North America Region, and Avon NA shall have the right to provide recommendations in respect thereof to Avon International for consideration (in Avon International’s sole discretion).

(iii) Avon International shall further use good faith efforts to provide reasonable advance notice of any decision to not prosecute or maintain, or to abandon or allow to lapse, any item of Registered Existing North America IP filed with a Governmental Entity in the North America Region, and Avon NA may elect by providing written notification within fifteen (15) Business Days thereof to prosecute or otherwise maintain such item of Registered Existing North America IP at Avon NA’s sole expense. Upon Avon NA making such election and agreeing to pay any costs for such item of Registered Existing North America IP, (A) Avon International shall promptly thereafter transfer to Avon NA the control of the prosecution and maintenance of such item of Registered Existing North America IP, and assign all right, title and interest thereto to Avon NA, (B) Avon International shall cooperate with Avon NA, at Avon NA’s sole cost and expense, in executing any documents or taking any other actions reasonably necessary to perfect such assignment, and (C) Avon NA shall grant and hereby grants to Avon International a license to any item of Registered Existing North America IP assigned to Avon NA under this Section 7.02(a)(iii) on the same terms and conditions applicable to the license grant to Avon International in Section 2.02 (other than the obligation to pay royalties).

(iv) Avon International shall pay all direct, out-of pocket costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) related to the filing, prosecution or maintenance of any Registered Existing North America IP filed with a Governmental Entity in the North America Region, which costs and expenses are due prior to the Effective Date including all renewal documents, declarations of use, affidavits of use, and annuities. Avon International shall obtain and record with the relevant Governmental Entity in the North America Region inventor assignment agreements, intellectual property assignment agreements, and other agreements and documentation necessary for one of Avon Products, AIO, or IPCO to be recorded as the owner of record with the relevant Governmental Entity for each item of Registered Existing North America IP as of the Effective Date. Avon NA shall have no obligation to reimburse Avon International for any costs or expenses associated with Avon International’s obligations under this Section 7.02(a)(iv).

(b)  New International IP and New North America IP.

(i) Except as expressly set forth below, Avon International and Avon NA shall each have the sole and exclusive right and option, as applicable, to determine whether to file, prosecute or maintain any registrations or applications for registration of any New International IP or New North America IP, respectively, at their own expense.

 

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(ii) Subject to Section 7.02(c), Avon NA agrees to reimburse Avon International for fifty percent (50%) of all direct, out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) related to the filing, prosecution or maintenance of all Registered New International IP filed with a Governmental Entity in the North America Region, no later than sixty (60) days after request by Avon International for reimbursement. Avon NA shall have the right to request Avon International to file any reasonable applications for registration of unregistered New International IP (for which Avon NA’s license has become effective as provided in Section 4.02) with any appropriate Governmental Entity in the North America Region, which request Avon International shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to accomplish, and, in which case, Avon NA agrees to reimburse Avon International for all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) related to such filing, prosecution or maintenance.

(iii) Subject to Section 7.02(c), Avon International agrees to reimburse Avon NA for fifty percent (50%) of all direct, out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) related to the filing, prosecution or maintenance of all Registered New North America IP filed with a Governmental Entity in the International Region, no later than sixty (60) days after request by Avon NA for reimbursement. Avon International shall have the right to request Avon NA to file any reasonable applications for registration of unregistered New North America IP (for which Avon International’s license has become effective as provided in Section 4.02) with any appropriate Governmental Entity in the International Region, which request Avon NA shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to accomplish, and, in which case, Avon International agrees to reimburse Avon NA for all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) related to such filing, prosecution or maintenance.

(iv) Avon International and Avon NA shall each provide reasonable advance notice to the other of any decision to abandon or allow to lapse any item of Registered New International IP filed with a Governmental Entity in the North America Region or Registered New North America IP filed with a Governmental Entity in the International Region, respectively, and the Party receiving such notice (the “ Electing Party ”) may elect by providing written notification within fifteen (15) Business Days thereof to prosecute or otherwise maintain such item of Registered New International IP or Registered New North America IP at its own sole expense. Upon the Electing Party making such election and agreeing to pay any costs for such item of Registered New International IP or Registered New North America IP, (A) the other Party shall promptly thereafter transfer to the Electing Party the control of the prosecution and maintenance of such item of Registered New International IP or Registered New North America IP, and assign all right, title and interest thereto to the Electing Party, (B) the other Party shall cooperate with the Electing Party, at the Electing Party’s sole cost and expense, in executing any documents and taking any other actions reasonably necessary to perfect such assignment, and (C) the Electing Party shall grant and hereby grants to the other Party a license to any item of Registered New International IP or Registered New North America IP assigned

 

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to the Electing Party under this Section 7.02(b)(iv) on the same terms and conditions applicable to the license grant to the assigning Party in Sections 2.01(a)(ii) and 2.01(c)(ii) (with respect to Avon NA) or Section 2.02 (with respect to Avon International) (in each case, other than the obligation to pay royalties).

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article VII, in no event shall Avon NA be required to reimburse Avon International for more than $350,000 in a single calendar year (but, starting on the third anniversary of the Closing, adjusted each calendar year in accordance with the Consumer Price Index) for direct, out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by Avon International in such year that are related to the filing, prosecution or maintenance of any Licensed IP Rights filed with any Governmental Entity, provided that such costs and expenses arising out of any request for registration of Licensed IP Rights made by Avon NA shall not be counted toward the $350,000 threshold described herein.

SECTION 7.03. Enforcement.

(a) Existing North America IP . Avon NA shall have the first right, but not the obligation, to take enforcement action against any third Person in respect of any infringement, misappropriation or other unlawful use of any Existing North America IP or any Trademark Extension, at Avon NA’s sole expense and for Avon NA’s sole benefit, to the extent such infringement, misappropriation or unlawful use is primarily to the North America Region (with Avon International having step-in rights as provided in Section 7.03(c)); provided that Avon NA shall notify and reasonably cooperate with Avon International with respect to the assertion of Claims related to IP Rights against any Restricted Person. Avon International shall have the first right, but not the obligation, to take enforcement action against any third Person in respect of any infringement, misappropriation, or other unlawful use of any Existing North America IP or any Trademark Extension, at Avon International’s sole expense and for Avon International’s sole benefit, to the extent such infringement, misappropriation or unlawful use is not primarily related to the North America Region (with Avon NA having step-in rights as provided in Section 7.03(c), provided that Avon NA shall reasonably cooperate with Avon International with respect to the assertion of Claims related to IP Rights against any Restricted Person), provided that Avon International shall notify and reasonably cooperate with Avon NA with respect to the assertion of Claims related to IP Rights against any Restricted Person.

(b) New International IP and New North America IP.

(i) Avon NA shall have the first right, but not the obligation, to take enforcement action against any third Person in respect of any infringement, misappropriation or other unlawful use of any New International IP, at Avon NA’s sole expense and for Avon NA’s sole benefit, to the extent Avon NA’s license to such New International IP has become effective as provided in Section 4.02 and to the extent such infringement, misappropriation or unlawful use is primarily limited to the North America Region (with Avon International having step-in rights as provided in Section 7.03(c), provided that Avon NA shall reasonably cooperate with Avon International with respect to the assertion of Claims related to IP Rights against any Restricted Person). Avon

 

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International shall have the first right, but not the obligation, to take enforcement action against any third Person in respect of any infringement, misappropriation, or other unlawful use of any New International IP, at Avon International’s sole expense and for Avon International’s sole benefit, to the extent such infringement, misappropriation or unlawful use is not primarily related to the North America Region (with Avon NA having step-in rights as provided in Section 7.03(c) solely to the extent Avon NA’s license to such New International IP has become effective as provided in Section 4.02, provided that Avon NA shall reasonably cooperate with Avon International with respect to the assertion of Claims related to IP Rights against any Restricted Person). Avon International shall have the sole right, but not the obligation, to take enforcement action against any third Person in respect of any infringement, misappropriation, or other unlawful use of any New International IP, at Avon International’s sole expense and for Avon International’s sole benefit, to the extent such infringement, misappropriation or unlawful use is solely limited to the International Region.

(ii) Avon International shall have the first right, but not the obligation, to take enforcement action against any third Person in respect of any infringement, misappropriation or other unlawful use of any New North America IP, at Avon International’s sole expense and for Avon International’s sole benefit, to the extent Avon International’s license to such New North America IP has become effective as provided in Section 4.02 and such infringement, misappropriation, or unlawful use is solely limited to the International Region (with Avon NA having step-in rights as provided in Section 7.03(c)). Avon NA shall have the sole right, but not the obligation, to take enforcement action against any third Person in respect of any infringement, misappropriation, or other unlawful use of any New North America IP, at Avon NA’s sole expense and for Avon NA’s sole benefit, to the extent such infringement, misappropriation or unlawful use is solely limited to the North America Region.

(c) Step-in Rights . If, upon receiving notice of infringement or misappropriation of Existing North America IP or Trademark Extensions in accordance with Section 7.03(a) or upon receiving notice of infringement or misappropriation of New International IP or New North America IP in accordance with Section 7.03(b), the Party with the first right to take enforcement action under Section 7.03(a) or under Section 7.03(b) does not provide notice to the other Party within a reasonable time that it intends to exercise its right to take enforcement action, and within such reasonable time take such action, then the other Party may then take enforcement action in its own name and at its sole expense in respect of such infringement or misappropriation.

(d) Cooperation and Assistance.

(i) The other Party shall reasonably cooperate with and provide assistance to the Party taking any enforcement action in accordance with this Section 7.03 (an “ Enforcing Party ”), at the Enforcing Party’s expense (including reimbursement for reasonable attorneys’ fees), which shall include being joined as a necessary or indispensable party to any proceeding. The Enforcing Party will be solely responsible for the costs of such enforcement action and will retain all recoveries and awards in

 

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connection therewith, provided that the Enforcing Party shall not settle any such enforcement action in a manner that adversely affects the rights of the other Party under the IP Rights licensed to it under this Agreement or otherwise without such other Party’s prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

(ii) Except as otherwise provided in Sections 9.02, 9.03, and 9.04, below, each Party shall reasonably cooperate with and provide assistance to the other Party in respect of any proceedings or Claims brought or threatened against any Licensed IP Rights owned by such other Party, at such other Party’s sole expense (except with respect to any Registered Existing North America IP filed with a Governmental Entity in the North America Region, in respect of which all costs and expenses shall be borne by Avon NA).

SECTION 7.04. Social Media Cooperation . The Parties shall work together and reasonably cooperate with one another in efforts to prevent or mitigate any damage to the Avon brand and the Parties’ respective businesses on social media platforms.

ARTICLE VIII

Confidentiality

SECTION 8.01. Confidentiality . Each Party acknowledges that in connection with this Agreement it may gain access to Confidential Information of the other Party. Each Receiving Party shall, in perpetuity: (i) not use the Confidential Information other than as necessary to exercise its rights and perform its obligations under this Agreement or, subject to its non-disclosure obligation, to operate its respective business, and (ii) maintain the Confidential Information in strict confidence and, subject to Section 8.02, not disclose the Confidential Information without the Disclosing Party’s prior written consent, provided, however, that the Receiving Party may disclose the Confidential Information as permitted in this Article VIII.

SECTION 8.02. Disclosure . The Receiving Party may disclose the Confidential Information to any of its Subsidiaries, shareholders, Personnel, representatives and finance providers, and to permitted sublicensees (collectively, “ Recipients ”) to the extent that disclosure is necessary for the purposes of this Agreement or in connection with a contemplated or actual merger, business combination or other change of control transaction permitted under the LLC Agreement, provided that the Receiving Party ensures that any such Recipient is informed in writing of the confidentiality requirements under this Agreement (which notification shall include a copy of the terms of this Article VIII) and further that such Recipient is itself bound by a written nondisclosure agreement that is at least as restrictive as the one set forth in this Article VIII; provided , further that a Receiving Party (i) in the case of disclosure to any sublicensee, shall not disclose to such sublicensee any Confidential Information relating to (A) any financial terms of this Agreement found in Article IV or (B) the list of Restricted Persons, and (ii) in the case of disclosure to any Recipient that is not a sublicensee, shall redact such Confidential Information from any disclosure to such Recipient unless strictly necessary for the purposes of this Agreement or financing or selling its business. The Receiving Party shall be

 

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responsible for ensuring each Recipient’s compliance with, and shall be liable for any breach by a Recipient of, this Article VIII. Each Recipient shall be required by the Receiving Party to use reasonable care, at least as protective as the efforts it uses for its own confidential information, to safeguard the Confidential Information from use or disclosure other than as permitted hereby.

SECTION 8.03. Legal Orders . Any disclosure by the Receiving Party or a Recipient of any Confidential Information pursuant to Applicable Law or a valid order issued by a court or Governmental Entity of competent jurisdiction (a “ Legal Order ”) shall be subject to the terms of this Section 8.03. Prior to making any such disclosure, the Receiving Party or Recipient shall provide the Disclosing Party with (a) prompt written notice of such requirement so that the Disclosing Party may seek a protective order or other remedy, and (b) reasonable assistance in opposing such disclosure or seeking a protective order or other limitations on disclosure. If, after providing such notice and assistance as required herein, the Receiving Party or Recipient remains subject to a Legal Order to disclose any Confidential Information, the Receiving Party or Recipient (or its representatives or other Persons to whom such Legal Order is directed) shall disclose no more than that portion of the Confidential Information which such Legal Order specifically requires the Receiving Party or Recipient to disclose, and upon the Disclosing Party’s request shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain assurances from the applicable court or Governmental Entity that such Confidential Information will be afforded confidential treatment.

SECTION 8.04. Exclusions . For the avoidance of doubt, this Article VIII is not intended to restrict in any respect either Party’s use of its own Confidential Information (including, with respect to Avon International, any Confidential Information relating to the North America Business in existence prior to the Effective Date, other than Confidential Information transferred to Avon NA pursuant to the Separation and Investment Agreement.)

SECTION 8.05. Formulas . The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the Formulas licensed under this Agreement and all non-public information, material, documentation and data contained in or used in connection with manufacturing, processing or testing such Formulas (collectively, “ Formula-Related Information ”) are of a highly confidential nature and each Party shall, and shall ensure that its sublicensees shall, take all reasonably necessary steps to protect the confidentiality of and maintain the Formulas licensed to such Party under this Agreement and the Formula-Related Information, including (a) binding such Party’s (and its permitted sublicensees’) Personnel, contractors, partners and other Persons having access to the Formula-Related Information through such Party with confidentiality obligations, (b) requiring such Party’s (and its permitted sublicensees’) Personnel, contractors, partners and other Persons having access to the Formula-Related Information through such Party to comply with such confidentiality obligations, (c) restricting access to the Formula-Related Information to those Persons that are bound by confidentiality obligations, and (d) implementing reasonably sufficient physical, technological and other security measures to maintain the secrecy of the Formula-Related Information.

 

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ARTICLE IX

Warranties and Indemnities

SECTION 9.01. Warranties .

(a) Mutual Warranties . Each Party hereby represents and warrants to the other Party that (i) such first Party has the requisite authority and power, and has taken all requisite actions, to execute and perform this Agreement, (ii) this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such first Party, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms. and (iii) this Agreement does not conflict in any material respect with any agreement or rights of any Person.

(b) Avon International Warranties . Avon International hereby represents and warrants to Avon NA that:

(i) Schedules A, B, C and D contain a true and complete list as of the Effective Date (specifying the jurisdiction, the owner(s) thereof, and the registration or application number if applicable) of all Registered Existing North America IP, provided that with respect to Copyrights included in the Registered Existing North America IP, inclusion of such Copyrights on Schedule D is limited to Avon International’s knowledge thereof upon review of the U.S. Copyright Office’s electronic records available over the Internet;

(ii) As of the Closing Date, Avon International owns all right, title and interest in and to, or has a valid right to license pursuant to an agreement disclosed, to the extent such agreement is material, on Schedule A, B, C or D, the NA Licensed IP Rights, without any Liens (other than Liens or title defects that are not material in amount or do not materially detract from the value of or materially impair Avon NA’s use of the NA Licensed IP Rights affected by such Lien or title defect) and solely with regard to any material registered NA Licensed IP Rights owned by Avon International, such ownership is sole and exclusive to Avon International;

(iii) Except as set forth on Schedule 9.01(b)(iii), there are no Claims pending or, to Avon International’s knowledge and within the past three years, threatened in writing contesting the validity, use, ownership, registrability or enforceability of any of the NA Licensed IP Rights, except for such threatened claims that have been resolved as of the Effective Date and, solely with regard to threatened claims, except as, individually or in the aggregate, are not and would not reasonably be expected to be material to the North America Business, taken as a whole;

(iv) All of the Trademarks included in the NA Licensed IP Rights are subsisting and, to Avon International’s knowledge (A) such Trademarks are valid and enforceable and (B) the Other IP Rights included in the NA Licensed IP Rights are valid and enforceable, and all renewals and maintenance fees in respect of the Registered Existing North America IP which were due prior to the Effective Date have been duly paid;

 

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(v) To Avon International’s knowledge, Avon International has not engaged in (or omitted to perform) any act, the result of which would reasonably be expected to invalidate or render unenforceable any of the NA Licensed IP Rights (for the avoidance of doubt, the Parties acknowledge that nothing in this Section 9.01(b) shall be interpreted as a warranty or representation that Avon International has not, or a covenant that Avon International will not continue to, engage in such acts of portfolio pruning in the ordinary course of business);

(vi) (A) Since January 1, 2014, Avon International and its Subsidiaries have required that all Persons (including current and former employees, contractors and consultants of Avon International or any of its Subsidiaries) who have participated in the creation, invention, modification, improvement or development of NA Licensed Rights owned by Avon International or any of its Subsidiaries have executed and delivered to Avon International or one of its Subsidiaries a valid and enforceable agreement, or have a duty by operation of law, obliging such Person to assign to Avon International or its applicable Subsidiary any such NA Licensed IP Rights arising out of such Person’s employment by, engagement by or contract with Avon International or any of its Subsidiaries and (B) all Persons (including current and former employees, contractors and consultants of Avon International or any of its Subsidiaries) who have created or invented any material NA Licensed Right owned by Avon International or any of its Subsidiaries have assigned, or had at the time of such creation or invention a duty by operation of law to assign, to Avon International or its applicable Subsidiary such NA Licensed IP Right;

(vii) There are no Judgments applicable to the NA Licensed IP Rights;

(viii) The grant of licenses by Avon International and its Subsidiaries to Avon NA to Existing North America IP and Trademark Extensions under this Agreement will not require Avon International or its Subsidiaries, or Avon NA or its Subsidiaries, to incur liability to or a duty to provide consideration to any third Person; and

(ix) To Avon International’s knowledge, the Licensed IP Quality Standards are being met in all material respects by the North America Business as of the Effective Date, and immediately after giving effect to the Separation and Investment Agreement and the Transaction Documents, the Avon NA Business will be capable of meeting such Licensed IP Quality Standards.

SECTION 9.02. Indemnity by Avon NA . Avon NA shall indemnify and hold harmless Avon International, its Affiliates. equity holders, and each of their Personnel (collectively, “Av on International Indemnified Parties ”) and defend such Avon International Indemnified Party, from and against all Losses arising out of or resulting from Claims by any third Person against such Avon International Indemnified Party arising out of any material breach by Avon NA of any of its representations or warranties set forth in this Article IX and Article VI (all such Claims, together with all Claims that are the subject of the indemnity by Avon NA in Section 2.08(c), hereafter referred to as “ Avon International Indemnified Claims ”).

 

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SECTION 9.03. Indemnity by Avon International . Avon International shall indemnify and hold harmless Avon NA, its Affiliates and each of their Personnel (collectively, “ Avon NA Indemnified Parties ”) and defend such Avon NA Indemnified Party, from and against all Losses arising out of or resulting from Claims by any third Person against such Avon NA Indemnified Party arising out of (i) any material breach by Avon International of any of its representations or warranties set forth in this Article IX or of the covenants set forth in Article VI, (ii) Avon International’s exercise of the licenses granted under this Agreement to Avon International or (iii) the operation by Avon International of the Avon International Business from and after the Effective Date, including any product liability Claims or Claims for infringement or misappropriation of any IP Rights (all such Claims, together with all Claims that are the subject of the indemnity by Avon International in Section 2.08(d), hereafter referred to as “ Avon NA Indemnified Claims ”).

SECTION 9.04. Indemnification Procedures .

(a) Each Avon NA Indemnified Party or Avon International Indemnified Party (each, an “ Indemnified Party ”) shall promptly notify the other Party (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) of any Avon NA Indemnified Claims or Avon International Indemnified Claims, as applicable (each, an “ Indemnified Claim ”) for indemnification pursuant to this Article IX. Failure to give prompt notice shall not reduce the Indemnifying Party’s duties of, and Indemnified Parties’ rights to, indemnification hereunder, unless, and only to the extent that, the Indemnifying Party is actually and materially prejudiced thereby (except that the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by an Indemnified Party during the period in which the Indemnified Party failed to give notice).

(b) Upon receiving notice of an Indemnified Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate in the defense thereof and, if it so chooses, to assume the defense thereof with counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party and not reasonably objected to by the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party assumes such defense, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in defense thereof and to employ counsel not reasonably objected to by the Indemnifying Party, at the Indemnified Party’s sole cost and expense, separate from the counsel employed by the Indemnifying Party, it being understood that the Indemnifying Party shall control such defense. The Indemnified Party agrees, at the Indemnifying Party’s sole cost and expense, to cooperate in the defense of any Indemnified Claim, to provide information and assistance as may be reasonably necessary for the Indemnifying Party to defend such Indemnified Claim, and use reasonable efforts to make employees available on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation.

(c) The Indemnifying Party may pay, settle or compromise an Indemnified Claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless such settlement, payment or compromise includes or results in a financial obligation or other restriction on, or admission of fault of the Indemnified Party (including any restriction on any right or license granted to the Indemnified Party under this Agreement) or does not include a full release of the Indemnified Party with respect to the subject matter of such Claim, in each which case, the Indemnified Party’s written consent is required in order for the Indemnifying Party to pay, settle or compromise such Indemnified Claim, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

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(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to assume the defense of any Indemnified Claim (and shall be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel incurred by the Indemnified Party in defending such Claim) if the Indemnified Claim seeks an order, injunction or other equitable relief or relief for other than money damages against the Indemnified Party that the Indemnified Party reasonably determines, after conferring with its outside counsel, cannot be separated from any related claim for money damages. If such equitable relief or other relief portion of the Indemnified Claim can be so separated from that for money damages, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to assume the defense of the portion relating to money damages.

(e) Each Party shall cooperate with the other with respect to resolving any Claim or liability with respect to which one Party is obligated to indemnify another Party hereunder or any Affiliate thereof, including by using commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate or resolve any such Claim or liability. In the event that a Party seeking indemnification shall fail to make such commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate or resolve any Claim or liability, then notwithstanding anything else to the contrary contained herein, the Party against whom indemnification is being sought shall not be required to indemnify any Person for any Losses that could reasonably be expected to have been avoided if the Party seeking indemnification had made such efforts.

SECTION 9.05. Disclaimer .

(a) OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE IX OR ANY OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENT, EACH PARTY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL MATTERS AND THINGS PERTAINING TO IT, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY ARISE FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AND EXCEPT IN CONNECTION WITH OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTIONS 2.08(c), SECTION 2.08(d), 9.02 OR 9.03, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY SPECULATIVE, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE, DAMAGES, ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT OR PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THIS WAIVER APPLIES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE, AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OR CAUSE OF ACTION UPON WHICH THE DAMAGES MIGHT BE BASED. HOWEVER, THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT REVOKE OR MODIFY ANY WARRANTY OR INDEMNITY CONTAINED IN ANY OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENT OR OTHER AGREEMENT.

(b) NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE WAIVERS AND INDEMNITIES IN THIS ARTICLE IX DO NOT APPLY TO LOSS OR LIABILITY DIRECTLY CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTY OR ANY OF ITS PERSONNEL, OR BY FRAUD, AND THE LIMITATIONS ON DAMAGES (INCLUDING THE LIMITATION SET FORTH IN

 

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SECTION 9.05(a)) DO NOT APPLY TO ANY LOSS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE INDEMNIFYING PARTY, OR BY FRAUD. FURTHER, A PARTY HAS NO DUTY TO INDEMNIFY AN INDEMNIFIED PARTY AGAINST CLAIMS BY THE INDEMNIFIED PARTY’S PERSONNEL.

ARTICLE X

Term

SECTION 10.01. Term. This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date, and the rights and licenses granted hereunder shall continue in full force and effect in perpetuity (the “ Term ”). The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that this Agreement (i) is neither of indefinite duration nor terminable at will, (ii) is irrevocable and perpetual, and (iii) cannot be terminated, even for material breach.

ARTICLE XI

General Provisions

SECTION 11.01. Further Assurances. Each Party shall, and shall cause its respective Affiliates to, upon the reasonable request of the other Party, promptly execute such documents (including the execution and delivery of affidavits, declarations, oaths, samples, exhibits, specimens, assignments, powers of attorney and other documentation) and, at the requesting Party’s expense, take such further actions as may be necessary to give full effect to the terms of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

SECTION 11.02. Security Interests. Neither Party shall grant a Lien on, in or with respect to, any IP Rights Owned or Controlled by the other Party, or record any such Lien against any application or registration in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or similar Governmental Entity with respect to any IP Rights Owned or Controlled by the other Party. Each Party acknowledges that each Licensee shall be permitted to grant a Lien on this Agreement, on its respective license to IP Rights under this Agreement, and on its tangible products licensed pursuant to this Agreement in connection with a financing transaction so long as any such Lien expressly prohibits the Person in whose favor such Lien is granted from licensing, sub-licensing, assigning, transferring, leasing or otherwise granting rights to or disposing of any such IP Rights in any manner that the Licensee itself could not under this Agreement. In connection with such grant by Licensee, Licensor shall enter into any agreement reasonably requested by the financer and consistent with Licensee’s right to grant such Lien.

SECTION 11.03. Force Majeure. Neither Party shall have any liability on account of any loss, damage or delay occasioned or caused by strikes, riots, fires, insurrection, war, flood, earthquake, storm or other extreme adverse weather conditions, embargoes, any acts of God or of the public enemy, governmental order, whether or not valid, or other non-economic causes, in each case beyond the control of the Party and only to the extent that such causes make performance without loss, damage or delay impossible; provided, however, that the obligations of the Party set forth herein shall be restored and considered in full force and effect upon the disappearance, removal, termination, revocation, or abandonment of the force majeure so affecting such obligations.

 

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SECTION 11.04. Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is or becomes invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced because of any Applicable Law or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of the Agreement is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party hereto. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the Parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the Agreement be given the effect originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

SECTION 11.05. Notices. All notices, requests, permissions, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or sent by facsimile or email or sent, postage prepaid, by registered, certified or express mail or overnight courier service and shall be deemed given when so delivered by hand, by facsimile (which is confirmed), by email (which is confirmed) or if mailed, three days after mailing (one Business Day in the case of express mail or overnight courier service) to the Parties at the following addresses or facsimiles or emails (or at such other address or facsimile or email for a Party as shall be specified by like notice):

 

  If from Avon NA to Avon International:
  Avon Products, Inc.
  One Avon Place
  Suffern, NY 10901
  Attention:    Joan McGillycuddy, Chief IP Counsel
  Facsimile:    (845) 369-2114
  Email:    joan.mcgillycuddy@avon.com
  with a copy to (which copy alone shall not constitute notice):
 

Avon Products, Inc.

777 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10017-1307

  Attention:    General Counsel
  Email:    jeff.benjamin@avon.com
  and   
  Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
  Worldwide Plaza
  825 Eighth Avenue
  New York, NY 10019
  Attention:    Scott A. Barshay, Esq.
     Jonathan L. Davis, Esq.
  Facsimile:    (212) 474-3700
  Email:    sbarshay@cravath.com
     jdavis@cravath.com

 

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  If from Avon International to Avon NA:
 

New Avon LLC

777 Third Avenue

  New York, NY 10017
  Attention:    Karen Leu, General Counsel
  Facsimile:    (646) 829-1072
  Email:    karen.leu@avon.com
  with a copy to (which copy alone shall not constitute notice):
  Kirkland & Ellis LLP
  601 Lexington Avenue
  New York, NY 10022
  Attention:    Douglas Ryder, Esq.
     Kevin Morris, Esq.
  Facsimile:    (212) 446-6460
  Email:    Douglas.Ryder@kirkland.com
     Kevin.Morris@kirkland.com

SECTION 11.06. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including all schedules attached hereto which are incorporated herein by reference) constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, representations and warranties, both written and oral, between the Parties, with respect to the subject matter hereof.

SECTION 11.07. Governing Law; Specific Enforcement; Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial.

(a) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made and to be performed entirely within such state, without regard to the conflicts of law principles of such state.

(b) Except as provided in Section 3.02(c), the Parties shall attempt to resolve any dispute arising under this Agreement in good faith utilizing in the first instance each party’s manager with primary responsibility for this Agreement. If such managers cannot resolve the dispute, then each party shall escalate such dispute to (i) in the case of Avon NA, its CEO and (ii) in the case of Avon International, its Chief Scientific Officer, in each case who shall be available to speak with (including by telephone) his or her counterpart upon reasonable notice and at a reasonable time.

(c) The Parties hereto acknowledge and agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the Parties hereto shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches or

 

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threatened breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in any court of competent jurisdiction, in each case without proof of damages or otherwise (and each Party hereto hereby waives any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection with such remedy), this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. The Parties hereto agree not to assert that a remedy of specific enforcement is unenforceable, invalid, contrary to law or inequitable for any reason, nor to assert that a remedy of monetary damages would provide an adequate remedy.

(d) Each of the Parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, for the purposes of any action or other proceeding arising out of this Agreement and the rights and obligations arising hereunder, and irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in any such court, and further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or claim in any such court that any such action or proceeding has been brought in an inconvenient forum. Each Party hereto agrees that service of any process, summons, notice or document by registered mail to such Party’s respective address set forth in Section 11.05 shall be effective service of process for any such action or proceeding.

(e) EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION, CLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY HERETO (i) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTION, CLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (ii) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 11.07.

SECTION 11.08. Amendments; Waivers. This Agreement may be amended or waived if, and only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing and signed by the Party against whom such amendment or waiver shall be enforced. The failure of any Party hereto to exercise any right, power or remedy provided under this Agreement or otherwise available in respect hereof at law or in equity, or to insist upon compliance by any other Party hereto with its obligations hereunder, shall not constitute a waiver by such Party of its right to exercise any such other right, power or remedy or to demand such compliance.

SECTION 11.09. Assignment; Successors and Assigns. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder nor any of the NA Licensed IP nor the economic interest in any of the NA Licensed IP (each, an “ Assignable Asset ”) may be assigned by either Party hereto (whether by operation of Applicable Law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing:

 

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(a) either Party but not IPCO (the “ Assigning Party ”) shall, upon prior written notice to the other Party, be permitted to assign any of its Assignable Assets without the prior written consent of the other Party to the successor in interest to the assets of the Assigning Party in any merger, business combination or other change of control transaction of the Assigning Party (in the case of Avon NA, solely to the extent such merger, business combination or other change of control transaction is not prohibited under the LLC Agreement),

(b) Avon NA shall, upon prior written notice to the other Party, be permitted to assign any of its Assignable Assets without the prior written consent of the other Party to any of Avon NA’s Subsidiaries, provided that in the event of any such assignment, the Assigning Party will remain liable for all of its obligations under this Agreement,

(c) Avon International but not IPCO shall, upon prior written notice to the other Party, be permitted to assign any of its Assignable Assets to any of Avon International’s Subsidiaries without the prior written consent of Avon NA, provided that if such assignment would reasonably be expected to diminish or interfere with Avon NA’s rights pursuant to this Agreement, then Avon International shall obtain Avon NA’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and provided further that in the event of any such assignment, Avon International will remain liable for all of its obligations under this Agreement, and

(d) Avon NA shall, upon prior written notice to Avon International, be permitted to assign any portion (but in no event all) of its rights, interests and obligations hereunder to any assignee (other than any Restricted Person) in connection with any sale of a product or service line by Avon NA to such assignee; provided that Avon NA shall in no event exercise its rights under this Section 11.09(d) more than two (2) times (with no more than a single assignee for each of the two (2) permitted assignments under this Section 11.09(d)) while this Agreement remains in effect. Any assignment or attempted assignment, sale, transfer, delegation or disposal of this Agreement, or any rights or obligations under this Agreement, not in compliance with this Section 11.09 shall be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal successors, permitted assigns and legal representatives.

SECTION 11.10. Rights in Bankruptcy.

(a) All rights and licenses granted to Avon NA and Avon International under or pursuant to this Agreement are, and will otherwise be deemed to be, for purposes of the Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended from time to time (the “ Bankruptcy Code ”), licenses of rights to “intellectual property” as defined under Section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Parties agree that Avon NA and Avon International will retain and may fully exercise all of their respective rights and elections as licensees of intellectual property under the Bankruptcy Code. The Parties further agree and acknowledge that enforcement by Avon NA or Avon International of any of their respective rights under Section 365(n) of the Bankruptcy Code in connection with this Agreement shall not violate the automatic stay of Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code and waive any right to object on such basis. If Avon International or Avon NA commence a case under the Bankruptcy Code after the Effective Date or otherwise become the subject of a case

 

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under the Bankruptcy Code commenced after the Effective Date, voluntarily or involuntarily (such Party, a “ Filing Party ”), in addition to and not in lieu of any other right or remedy the other Party (the “ Non-Filing Party ”) may have under this Agreement or Section 365(n) of the Bankruptcy Code, the Non-Filing Party shall have the right to obtain, and the Filing Party or any trustee for the Filing Party or its assets shall, at the Non-Filing Party’s written request to the Filing Party, deliver a copy of all embodiments held by the Filing Party of any IP Rights licensed to the Non-Filing Party under or pursuant to this Agreement, including such embodiments necessary for the Non-Filing Party to exercise its rights hereunder. In addition, the Filing Party shall take all steps reasonably requested by the Non-Filing Party to perfect, exercise and enforce its rights hereunder, including filings in the U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or other similar Governmental Entity, and under the Uniform Commercial Code.

(b) To the extent any license of rights under or pursuant to this Agreement does not constitute a license to “intellectual property” as defined under Section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code, each of Avon NA and Avon International in its position of Licensor hereby acknowledges and agrees that: (i) this Agreement is a material inducement to Licensee paying Licensor the Closing Payment pursuant to the Separation and Investment Agreement and Licensee relying on this Agreement in connection with its business and investment planning; (ii) this Agreement gives Licensor sufficient control over the quality of the products sold by the Licensee; (iii) this Agreement is not an executory contract and does not contain any material, ongoing obligations on Licensee relevant to the standard governing executor contracts; (iv) the Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that in the event Licensee were to lose its rights in and to the Trademarks included in the Licensed IP Rights, irreparable damage would occur to Licensee for which monetary damages alone could not provide sufficient remedy to Licensee; accordingly, Licensor (and any debtor-in-possession or trustee of the business of Licensor) cannot and shall not attempt to reject this Agreement pursuant to Section 365 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or any foreign equivalent; and (v) in the event Licensor (or any debtor-in-possession or trustee of the business of Licensor) does seek to reject this Agreement and in the event such relief is granted, (a) the rejection shall be treated merely as breach of the contract and not its avoidance, rescission, or termination, (b) the rejection does not terminate Licensee’s right to use such license and has no effect upon the contract’s continued existence, (c) Licensee may elect rights under Section 365(n) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or any foreign equivalent, and (d) Licensee shall be entitled to seek other equitable treatment relating to such rejection.

SECTION 11.11. Migration . Subject solely to Section 11.09, Avon International shall retain the right, upon advance written notice to Avon NA, to transfer the economic interest in any of its Intellectual Property to an Affiliate as part of a tax-advantaged asset migration.

SECTION 11.12. Interpretation . When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Article or Section, such reference shall be to an Article or Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include”, “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”.

 

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The words “hereof”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The words “date hereof” shall refer to the date of this Agreement. The word “or” shall not be exclusive. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and shall not simply mean “if”. All references to “$” mean the lawful currency of the United States of America. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term. Except as specifically stated herein, any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented, including (in the case of agreements or instruments) by waiver or consent and (in the case of statutes) by succession of comparable successor statutes and references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein. Except as otherwise specified herein, references to a Person are also to its permitted successors and assigns. Each of the Parties hereto has participated in the drafting and negotiation of this Agreement. If an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement must be construed as if it is drafted by all the Parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

SECTION 11.13. Counterparts and Facsimile. This Agreement may be executed in two or more identical counterparts (including by facsimile or electronic transmission), each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each Party hereto and delivered (by facsimile, electronic transmission or otherwise) to the other Party.

SECTION 11.14. Independent Contractors. The relationship between the Parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the Parties, and neither Party shall have authority to contract for or bind the other Party in any manner whatsoever.

SECTION 11.15. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Except as expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, this Agreement is for the sole benefit of the Parties hereto and their permitted assigns and nothing expressed or referred to in this Agreement will be construed to give any Person, other than the Parties to this Agreement and such permitted assigns, any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or with respect to this Agreement or any provision of this Agreement, whether as third party beneficiary or otherwise.

SECTION 11.16. Costs and Expenses. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement, each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses incurred in relation to the negotiation, preparation, execution, and performance of this Agreement.

 

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SECTION 11.17. Parent Guaranty. Avon Products hereby guarantees irrevocably, absolutely and unconditionally and as a primary obligation (and not as surety only) to Avon NA (the “ Guaranteed Party ”) all obligations of Avon International contained in this Agreement (the “ Guaranteed Obligations ”). If Avon International fails or refuses to pay or perform any such Guaranteed Obligations, then Avon Products shall, without any right to notice or demand whatsoever, immediately pay, perform or cause AIO or IPCO to perform such Guaranteed Obligations, as applicable. Avon Products hereby expressly waives (to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law) diligence, presentment, demand of payment, protest and, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, all notices whatsoever (except for notices required to be provided to Avon International pursuant to this Agreement), and any requirement that any party to this Agreement exhaust any right, power or remedy or proceed against Avon International under this Agreement. The obligations of Avon Products hereunder shall be continuing, absolute and unconditional and such obligations shall be binding upon Avon Products, its successors and assigns and inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the Guaranteed Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the parties hereto as of the date first written above.

 

AVON PRODUCTS, INC.,
By:   /s/ James S. Scully
 

Name:

Title:

 

James S. Scully

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer


AVON INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS, INC.,
    By:   /s/ Ginny Edwards
 

Name: Ginny Edwards

Title: Secretary


NEW AVON LLC,
  By:  

/s/ Steve Bosson

   

Name: Steve Bosson

Title:   Manager


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this letter agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the parties hereto as of the date first written above.

 

AVON INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS, INC.,

 

as sole member of Avon NA IP LLC

/s/ Ginny Edwards

Name: Ginny Edwards

Title:   Secretary


Schedule A:

Existing North America Trademarks

 

Trademark

 

Owner

 

Jurisdiction

 

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Application
Date

 

Registration
Number

 

Registration
Date

 

Class

(AVON) FOUR “A” DEVICE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1695889   29-Sep-14       14, 18, 25
(Device Only)   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85776891   12-Nov-12   4837117   20-Oct-15   25
126 CHAMBERS STREET   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1713486   2-Feb-15       3
126 CHAMBERS STREET   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86521229   2-Feb-15       3
3D RESCUE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1506063   1-Dec-10   TMA812,292   21-Nov-11   3
4 A LOGO (Device Only)   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85776860   12-Nov-12   4672248   13-Jan-15   18
4 A LOGO (DEVICE)   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85776839   12-Nov-12   4672247   13-Jan-15   14
50’S GLAM   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1369824   30-Oct-07   TMA755913   22-Dec-09   3
A V O N   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75703776   12-May-99   3469979   22-Jul-08   35
AVON BASICS   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   TMA533127   11-Aug-97   0853053   21-Sep-00   3
A.M. BODY LIPO 24   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1406996   12-Aug-08   TMA750934   22-Oct-09   3
ABSOLUTE EVEN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1568189   12-Mar-12   TMA846,896   22-Mar-13   3
ABSOLUTE EVEN   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85574167   20-Mar-12   4365581   9-Jul-13   3
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1012271   19-Apr-99   TMA561430   7-May-02  
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   76225190   16-Mar-01   2623893   24-Sep-02   3
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES 360 NOURISH WITH MOROCCAN ARGAN OIL   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1737722   16-Jul-15       3
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES COLOR PROTECTION   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1452462   21-Sep-09   TMA771973   14-Jul-10  
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES DAILY RESULTS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1452461   21-Sep-09   TMA771974   14-Jul-10  


Trademark

 

Owner

 

Jurisdiction

 

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Application
Date

 

Registration
Number

 

Registration
Date

 

Class

ADVANCE TECHNIQUES DAMAGE REPAIR   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1452463   21-Sep-09   TMA780870   27-Oct-10  
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES INTENSE REPAIR   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1307419   29-Jun-06   TMA699804   30-Oct-07  
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES PROFESSIONAL HAIR CARE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1234370   20-Oct-04   TMA668426   21-Jul-06  
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES PROFESSIONAL HAIR CARE FOR MEN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1237336   16-Nov-04   TMA668445   21-Jul-06  
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES PROFESSIONAL HAIR CARE STYLING   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1271256   8-Sep-05   TMA682,931   5-Mar-07   3
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES PROFESSIONAL HAIR COLOR   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1530893   8-Jun-11   TMA825,142   30-May-12   3
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES RECONSTRUCTION 7   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1656856   18-Dec-13   TMA885,304   5-Sep-14   3
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES SALON HAIR CARE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1159019   19-Nov-02   TMA638945   3-May-05  
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES ULTIMATE VOLUME COLLAGEN COMPLEX   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1,625,929   9-May-13       3
ADVANCE TECHNIQUES VOLUME   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1452470   21-Sep-09   TMA778947   4-Oct-10  
ADVANCED ALL-IN-ONE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1047230   21-Feb-00   TMA574814   30-Jan-03  
ADVANCED ALL-IN-ONE MAX   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1181920   2-Jul-03   TMA642896   23-Jun-05  
ADVANCED MIRA-CUTICLE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1041074   29-Dec-99   TMA553017   26-Oct-01  
AERO VOLUME   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1617063   6-Mar-13   TMA879,061   29-May-14   3
AERO VOLUME   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85868315   6-Mar-13   4544628   3-Jun-14   3
A-F 33   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1551808   14-Nov-11   TMA846,889   22-Mar-13   3
A-F 33   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85471458   14-Nov-11   4247262   20-Nov-12   3


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A-F 33 COMPLEX   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1685686   17-Jul-14       3
AGELESS RESULTS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1247698   18-Feb-05   TMA668333   20-Jul-06  
AGELESS RESULTS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77205851   14-Jun-07   3378320   5-Feb-08   3
ALL DAY COMFORT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1169553   5-Mar-03   TMA651,151   24-Oct-05  
AMAZONIAN TREASURES   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1712912   28-Jan-15       3
ANEW   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0844099   2-May-97   TMA511786   13-May-99  
ANEW   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1249130   2-Mar-05   TMA659355   20-Feb-06   5
ANEW   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   74705178   24-Jul-95   1982608   25-Jun-96   3
ANEW   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78382300   11-Mar-04   2936317   29-Mar-05   5
ANEW   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78382318   11-Mar-04   3373763   22-Jan-08   3
ANEW AHA   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1744372   2-Sep-15       3
ANEW ALTERNATIVE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1251899   24-Mar-05   TMA658295   7-Feb-06  
ANEW BEAUTY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1274182   30-Sep-05   TMA724178   23-Sep-08   3
ANEW CLEAN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1703421   19-Nov-14       3
ANEW CLEANSE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1353517   27-Jun-07   TMA733720   2-Feb-09   3
ANEW CLINICAL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1165190   21-Jan-03   TMA643813   7-Jul-05  
ANEW CLINICAL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1306905   27-Jun-06   TMA682,728   1-Mar-07  
ANEW CLINICAL   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78205424   21-Jan-03   3016088   15-Nov-05   3
ANEW CLINICAL CROW’S FEET CORRECTOR   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1394330   6-May-08   TMA737919   9-Apr-09  
ANEW CLINICAL LASER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1231709   27-Sep-04   TMA652,949   18-Nov-05   3
ANEW CLINICAL LINE ERASER WITH RETINOL   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1735847   6-Jul-15       3


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ANEW CLINICAL RESURFACING EXPERT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1519846   18-Mar-11   TMA823,336   3-May-12   3
ANEW ESSENTIAL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1711158   16-Jan-15       3
ANEW GENICS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85299962   20-Apr-11   4155488   5-Jun-12   3
ANEW GENICS and Design   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1523905   15-Apr-11   TMA822,615   20-Apr-12   3
ANEW MEN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1697930   14-Oct-14       3
ANEW PLATINUM   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1443404   2-Jul-09   TMA802,314   18-Jul-11   3
ANEW REJUVENATE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1359211   9-Jul-07   TMA717,302   23-Jun-08   3
ANEW REJUVENATE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77251112   9-Aug-07   3525279   28-Oct-08   3
ANEW REJUVENATE DAY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1359641   14-Aug-07   TMA719648   29-Jul-08   3
ANEW REJUVENATE NIGHT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1359640   14-Aug-07   TMA737922   9-Apr-09   3
ANEW REVERSALIST COMPLETE RENEWAL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1,599,528   24-Oct-12   TMA918,178   23-Oct-15   3
ANEW REVERSALIST COMPLETE RENEWAL DAY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1640140   20-Aug-13       3
ANEW REVERSALIST COMPLETE RENEWAL NIGHT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1640141   20-Aug-13       3
ANEW SOLAR ADVANCE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85117271   27-Aug-10   4050488   1-Nov-11   3
ANEW SUN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1483026   31-May-10   TMA799,633   9-Jun-11   3
ANEW ULTIMATE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1103050   18-May-01   TMA612144   4-Jun-04  
ANEW ULTIMATE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78063121   11-May-01   2718121   20-May-03   3
ANEW ULTIMATE 7S   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85393063   9-Aug-11   4246969   20-Nov-12   3
ANEW ULTIMATE 7S & Design   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1539158   10-Aug-11   TMA829,827   13-Aug-12   3


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ANEW ULTIMATE 7S DAY & DESIGN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1539159   10-Aug-11   TMA831,522   7-Sep-12   3
ANEW ULTIMATE 7S NIGHT & DESIGN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1539163   10-Aug-11   TMA829,836   13-Aug-12   3
ANEW ULTIMATE DAY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1222682   6-Jul-04   TMA642465   20-Jun-05  
ANEW ULTIMATE DAY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78446104   6-Jul-04   3030676   13-Dec-05   3
ANEW ULTIMATE DAY MULTI-PERFORMANCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1681585   19-Jun-14       3
ANEW ULTIMATE MULTI-PERFORMANCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1681596   17-Jun-14       3
ANEW ULTIMATE NIGHT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1222684   6-Jul-04   TMA642793   22-Jun-05  
ANEW ULTIMATE NIGHT   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78446105   6-Jul-04   3038462   3-Jan-06   3
ANEW ULTIMATE NIGHT MULTI-PERFORMANCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1681587   17-Jun-14       3
ANEW ULTIMATE SUPREME   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1605717   7-Dec-12       3
ANEW ULTIMATE SUPREME   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86305463   10-Jun-14       3
ANEW ULTIMATE SUPREME ADVANCED PERFORMANCE CREME   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1700899   3-Nov-14       3
ANEW VITALE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1654506   3-Dec-13       3
ANEW VITALE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86305062   10-Jun-14   4787163   4-Aug-15   3
ANEW VITALE VITA TONE COMPLEX   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1677610   20-May-14       3
ANEW VITAMIN C   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1744364   2-Sep-15       3
ARIZONA HOT SANDS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1262875   28-Jun-05   TMA682699   1-Mar-07  
AROMADISIAC   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1440989   10-Jun-09   TMA774866   18-Aug-10   3
AROMADISIAC   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77495451   10-Jun-08   3835662   17-Aug-10   3
ASTONISHING LENGTHS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1095361   13-Mar-01   TMA586253   30-Jul-03  


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AUTO FOCUS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1095364   13-Mar-01   TMA602355   17-Feb-04  
AVC10   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75426702   30-Jan-98   2222831   9-Feb-99   3
AVON   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0158869   30-Aug-32   TMDA56439   11-Feb-33   1
AVON   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0350664   25-Feb-72   TMA201535   30-Aug-74  
AVON   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0350665   25-Feb-72   TMA193191   3-Aug-73  
AVON   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0368204   20-Sep-73   TMA209880   3-Oct-75  
AVON   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0498447   7-Feb-83   TMA296122   12-Oct-84  
AVON   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   187795   23-Aug-45   UCA21072   23-Aug-45   14, 21
AVON   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   372656   20-Feb-1974   TMA206151   27-Mar-1975   16, 21
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   71695678   3-Oct-55   0633318   21-Aug-56   3
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   72036947   10-Sep-57   0674387   24-Feb-59   5
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   72036948   10-Sep-57   0692928   9-Feb-60   3
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   72036949   10-Sep-57   0663255   17-Jun-58   3
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   72389361   16-Apr-71   0932585   18-Apr-72  
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   72390477   28-Apr-71   0926035   21-Dec-71   35
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73150176   28-Nov-77   1122624   24-Jul-79   3, 5
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73223463   16-Jul-79   1194685   4-May-82   14
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73691207   22-Oct-87   1488521   17-May-88   21
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73691208   22-Oct-87   1491306   7-Jun-88   28
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73761314   1-Nov-88   1540022   23-May-89   4
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73761316   1-Nov-88   1555418   12-Sep-89   3


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AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73761332   1-Nov-88   1538820   16-May-89   3
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75118006   12-Jun-96   2052798   15-Apr-97   25
AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86314953   19-Jun-14       18
“AVON”   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0187795   23-Aug-45   UCA21072   23-Aug-45  
AVON AQUA CLEAN SHOWER GEL   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0515619   23-Jan-84   TMA308944   6-Dec-85  
AVON AROMATHERAPY   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1016409   25-May-99   TMA561728   10-May-02  
AVON ATTRACTION   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1683374   2-Jul-14       3
AVON ATTRACTION   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86325211   1-Jul-14   4882432   5-Jan-2016   3
AVON ATTRACTION FOR HER   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1726823   5-May-15       3
AVON ATTRACTION FOR HIM   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1726824   5-May-15       3
AVON BODY   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0879156   26-May-98   TMA546779   19-Jun-01  
AVON BODY BEAUTY   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0473142   24-Jul-81   TMA279325   6-May-83  
AVON CALLING   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0382748   7-Feb-75   TMA212251   20-Feb-76  
AVON CARE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1461053   1-Dec-09   TMA801,769   8-Jul-11   3
AVON CARE 3 IN 1   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1498852   7-Oct-10   TMA861,676   1-Oct-13   3
AVON CARE FAMILY   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1517565   3-Mar-11   TMA818,483   27-Feb-12   3
AVON CARE SOOTHING CREAM   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1498853   7-Oct-10   TMA806,863   15-Sep-11   3
AVON CLASSICS COLLECTION   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1753200   3-Nov-2015       3
AVON CUSTOMER CONNECT   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85363217   5-Jul-11   4289738   12-Feb-13   35
AVON DESIGN   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0331606   1-Apr-70   TMA175337   2-Apr-71  
AVON DESIGN   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0528463   17-Sep-84   TMA381397   15-Mar-91  


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AVON ELEMENTS   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1609318   10-Jan-13   TMA878,879   28-May-14   3
AVON ELEMENTS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85799716   11-Dec-12   4476071   28-Jan-14   3
AVON ELEMENTS MOISTURE BOOST NIGHT   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1627488   21-May-13   TMA885,621   11-Sep-14   3
AVON ELEMENTS MOISTURIZING CREAM CLEANSER   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1609315   10-Jan-13   TMA878,877   28-May-14   3
AVON ELEMENTS NOURISHING CLEANSING MILK   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1631815   19-Jun-13       3
AVON ELEMENTS PURIFYING GEL CLEANSER   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1609312   10-Jan-13   TMA878,881   28-May-14   3
AVON ELEMENTS REFINING SCRUB & MASK   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1642680   9-Sep-13       3
AVON ELEMENTS REFRESHING CLEANSING WIPES   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1609316   10-Jan-13   TMA878,878   28-May-14   3
AVON ELEMENTS SKIN REVITALIZE NIGHT   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1627487   21-May-13   TMA885,620   11-Sep-14   3
AVON ELEMENTS YOUTH RESTORING NIGHT   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1627483   21-May-13   TMA885,605   11-Sep-14   3
AVON EXPLORATION   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1617067   06-Mar-13   TMA878870   28-May-14   3
AVON EXPLORATION   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85868273   6-Mar-13   4649794   2-Dec-14   3
AVON EXPRESSIONS   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1242754   6-Jan-05   TMA705037   18-Jan-08  
AVON EXPRESSIONS   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1258996   26-May-05   TMA743820   21-Jul-09  
AVON EYE PERFECTOR   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0564813   20-Jun-86   TMA357218   16-Jun-89  
AVON FLAME FOUNDATION   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1029545   20-Sep-99   TMA562641   28-May-02  


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AVON FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN, CANADA   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1458394   9-Nov-09   TMA850,728   13-May-13  
AVON GEL FINISH NAIL ENAMEL   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   INSTRUCTED- WTG. FOR PARTICULAR S (Pending)           3
AVON HAT BOX TEDDIES   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1105251   8-Jun-01   TMA588187   26-Aug-03  
AVON HEALTHY MAKEUP   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1464958   7-Jan-10   TMA778944   4-Oct-10   3
AVON HEALTHY REMEDIES   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1149385   14-Aug-02   TMA625930   18-Nov-04  
AVON HEALTHY REMEDIES TOTAL BODY & design   Avon Canada, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1206258   12-Feb-2004   TMA639419   10-May-2005   3
AVON HOME   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1259000   26-May-05   TMA739865   11-May-09  
AVON HOME FRAGRANCE COLLECTION   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1161382   10-Dec-02   TMA625440   15-Nov-04  
AVON I © My Pet Animal Cheri De Mon ©   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1354884   9-Jul-07   TMA758481   1-Feb-10  
AVON INSTINCT   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1637970   2-Aug-13       2, 3
AVON INSTINCT   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86027032   2-Aug-13   4594262   26-Aug-14   3
AVON JEWELRY EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1308854   12-Jul-06   TMA704969   18-Jan-08   14
AVON KEEP CLEAR   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0416836   24-Oct-77   TMA238118   7-Dec-79  
AVON LA COMPAGNIE POUR LES FEMMES   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1127280   11-Jan-02   TMA714,795   21-May-08  
AVON LIFE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1748755   2-Oct-15       3
AVON LIFE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86775664   1-Oct-15       3
AVON LIVING   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1743651   27-Aug-15       35
AVON LIVING   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86738894   27-Aug-15       35


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AVON LONGEST LASHES EVER   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1350099   4-Jun-07   TMA713,770   7-May-08   3
AVON LUCK   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1638508   7-Aug-13       3
AVON LUCK   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86031660   7-Aug-13   4717251   7-Apr-15   3
AVON MMM…CANDY!   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1723152   10-Apr-15       3
AVON MMM…CANDY!   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86592567   9-Apr-15       3
AVON MOISTURE SHIELD   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1137047   16-Apr-02   TMA581056   8-May-03  
AVON MOISTURE THERAPY   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0492924   4-Oct-82   TMA289654   6-Apr-84  
AVON MOISTURE THERAPY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73687024   28-Sep-87   1492828   21-Jun-88   3
AVON MOISTURE THERAPY CALMING RELIEF   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1540160   18-Aug-11   TMA822,941   26-Apr-12   3
AVON MOISTURE THERAPY DAILY SKIN DEFENSE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1540162   18-Aug-11   TMA822,942   26-Apr-12   3
AVON MOISTURE THERAPY INTENSIVE HEALING & REPAIR   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1537878   1-Aug-11   TMA822,936   26-Apr-12   3
AVON MUSK STORM   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1730962   2-Jun-15       3
AVON MUSK STORM   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86630097   14-May-15       3
AVON NATURALS   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0434098   29-Dec-78   TMA249590   15-Aug-80  
AVON NATURALS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   76618066   28-Oct-04   3089185   9-May-06   3
AVON NATURALS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78936964   25-Jul-06   3187478   19-Dec-06   3
AVON NATURALS ANTIBACTERIAL   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1164481   14-Jan-03   TMA639943   16-May-05  


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AVON NATURALS KIDS   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1522660   7-Apr-11   TMA822,862   25-Apr-12   3
AVON NUTRAEFFECTS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86691420   13-Jul-15       5
AVON NUTRAEFFECTS   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1737142   13-Jul-15       5
AVON PASSION   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1643676   16-Sep-13   TMA903,728   14-May-15   3
AVON PASSION   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86061861   11-Sep-13   4594343   26-Aug-14   3
AVON PAVIELLE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0492921   4-Oct-82   TMA305747   9-Aug-85  
AVON PEARLS & LACE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0501047   29-Mar-83   TMA315696   27-Jun-86  
AVON PRIMA   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86808212   3-Nov-15       3
AVON PRIMA   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1753199   3-Nov-15       3
AVON RENEWABLE COLOUR LIPSTICK   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0654415   29-Mar-90   TMA388356   30-Aug-91  
AVON SENSES   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1226692   11-Aug-04   TMA651,371   25-Oct-05  
AVON SENSES BODY CARE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1732038   9-Jun-15       3
AVON SKIN CARE LABORATORIES   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0876062   22-Apr-98   TMA517175   28-Sep-99  
AVON SMILE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1174257   22-Apr-03   TMA639554   11-May-05  
AVON SOLUTIONS   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1130371   12-Feb-02   TMA581167   9-May-03  
AVON SOLUTIONS COMPLETELY CLEAN   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1325796   27-Nov-06   TMA706017   29-Jan-08   3
AVON SOLUTIONS MAXIMUM MOISTURE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1267809   9-Aug-05   TMA687997   18-May-07   3
AVON STYLE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1022168   14-Jul-99   TMA553086   29-Oct-01  
AVON SUN   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0881239   16-Jun-98   TMA557497   7-Feb-02  

AVON SUPERMAGNIFY

 

Avon Canada Inc.

 

Canada

 

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  1448426  

17-Aug-09

 

TMA778950

 

4-Oct-10

  3
AVON THE COMPANY FOR WOMEN & DESIGN   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1024210   30-Jul-99   TMA668728   26-Jul-06  

AVON TRUE

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

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  1730954  

2-Jun-15

      3


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AVON TRUE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86648370   2-Jun-15       3
AVON TRUE color and Design   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1752583   29-Oct-15       3
AVON WOMEN OF INSPIRATION AWARDS   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1154050   2-Oct-02   TMA616515   10-Aug-04  
BAISER D’ADIEU AU CANCER DU SEIN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1122710   26-Nov-01   TMA625740   17-Nov-04  
BE…TEMPTING   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1304900   9-Jun-06   TMA694606   22-Aug-07   3
BEAUTIFUL MORNING   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1112668   20-Aug-01   TMA616158   3-Aug-04  
BEAUTIFUL PROMISES KEPT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1768017   16-Feb-16       35
BEAUTIFUL PROMISES KEPT   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86782172   8-Oct-15       35
BEAUTIFULLY BRIGHT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1184819   1-Aug-03   TMA642614   21-Jun-05  
BERRY GRAND   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1368604   23-Oct-07   TMA778946   4-Oct-10   3
BEYOND COLOR   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1038910   10-Dec-99   TMA553213   1-Nov-01  
BEYOND COLOR   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   74708819   31-Jul-95   2049866   1-Apr-97   3
BEYOND COLOR LIP RECOVERY CREAM   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1228957   1-Sep-04   TMA652,477   8-Nov-05  
BIG & DARING   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1636982   26-Jul-13       3
BIG & DARING   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86019461   25-Jul-13   4717220   7-Apr-15   3
BIG & FALSE EFFECT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1663814   13-Feb-14       3
BIG & FALSE EFFECT   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86193095   13-Feb-14       3
BIG & FALSE LASH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1676956   14-May-14   TMA927836   1-Feb-2016   3
BIG & FALSE LASH   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86322371   27-Jun-14   4882427   5-Jan-2016   3
BIG & MULTIPLIED   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1721301   27-Mar-15       3
BIG & MULTIPLIED   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86578441   27-Mar-15       3


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BIO 6   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1137045   16-Apr-02   TMA638644   28-Apr-05  
BIOSEED COMPLEX   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1235193   27-Oct-04   TMA653638   25-Nov-05  
BLACK SUEDE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0462806   11-Dec-80   TMA280318   10-Jun-83  
BLACK SUEDE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73224632   24-Jul-79   1150754   14-Apr-81   3
BLACK SUEDE LEATHER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1408857   28-Aug-08   TMA804,854   19-Aug-11   3
BLISSFULLY NOURISHING   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1712500   26-Jan-15       3
BLUE RUSH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1226687   11-Aug-04   TMA661199   22-Mar-06  
BODY ILLUSIONS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1528215   18-May-11   TMA890,744   25-Nov-14   25
BODY ILLUSIONS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85330618   26-May-11   4246804   20-Nov-12   25
BOHISTA   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1298018   18-Apr-06   689443   8-Jun-07  
BOHYLUROX   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1231897   28-Sep-04   TMA650902   20-Oct-2005   3
BOTANISOURCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1047231   21-Feb-00   TMA574813   30-Jan-2003   3
BUG GUARD   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75102151   10-May-96   2100341   23-Sep-97   5
BUG GUARD PLUS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1449196   24-Aug-09   TMA829,769   10-Aug-12  
BUST SCULPT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1216720   13-May-04   TMA689014   5-Jun-07  
CANDID   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0392495   11-Dec-75   TMA218608   28-Jan-77  
CARE DEEPLY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0357296   25-Sep-72   TMA198966   10-May-74  
CARE DEEPLY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   76345810   7-Dec-01   2615287   3-Sep-02   3
CÉLÈBRE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1041070   29-Dec-99   TMA561498   7-May-02  
CELLU-SCULPT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1147822   29-Jul-02   TMA640406   25-May-05  
CELLU-SCULPT BODY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1185696   7-Aug-03   TMA642890   23-Jun-05  
CELLU-SCULPT LEG PERFECTOR   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1229891   10-Sep-04   TMA651,103   21-Oct-05  
CHIC IN BLACK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1403507   16-Jul-08   TMA753771   24-Nov-09   3
CHIC IN BLACK   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77669431   12-Feb-09   3658037   21-Jul-09   3


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CHIC IN WHITE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1403516   16-Jul-08   TMA766549   12-May-10   3
CHIC IN WHITE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77669439   12-Feb-09   3796926   1-Jun-10   3
CHINESE CHARACTERS DESIGN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1143118   10-Jun-02   TMA625306   12-Nov-04  
CLEAR SKIN   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0428279   4-Aug-78   TMA248634   25-Jul-80  
CLEARING TREND   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168194   21-Feb-03   669313   4-Aug-06  
CLEARSKIN   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1410361   11-Sep-08   TMA756,315   4-Jan-10   3
CLEARSKIN   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   74515428   22-Apr-94   1975701   28-May-96   5
CLEARSKIN   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   74687583   12-Jun-95   1976573   28-May-96   3
CLEARSKIN BLACKHEAD ELIMINATING   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1438055   13-May-09   TMA767,910   27-May-10   3
CLEARSKIN BLEMISH CLEARING   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1438057   13-May-09   TMA767,545   20-May-10   3
CLEARSKIN PORE PENETRATING   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1438060   13-May-09   TMA786517   5-Jan-11   3
CLEARSKIN PROFESSIONAL   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1373011   21-Nov-07   TMA734299   11-Feb-09   3
COLOR TREND   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0882579   29-Jun-98   TMA563859   20-Jun-02  
COLOR TREND   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75337165   7-Aug-97   2265523   27-Jul-99   3
COOL CONFIDENCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0552001   4-Nov-85   TMA327405   8-May-87  
COTILLION   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0166759   20-Aug-35   UCA5130   20-Aug-35  
CRYSTAL AURA   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1281960   5-Dec-05   TMA727365   29-Oct-08   3
CRYSTAL SHIMMER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168246   21-Feb-03   TMA669035   31-Jul-06  
C-THRU   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77568955   12-Sep-08   3704308   3-Nov-2009   3
C-THRU-U   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168172   20-Feb-03   669257   3-Aug-06  


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CUCINA DONNA   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1654963   5-Dec-13       21
CUCINA DONNA   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86134615   4-Dec-13       21
CURL GODDESS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1225211   28-Jul-04   TMA668948   28-Jul-06  
CURL GODDESS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78457921   28-Jul-04   3094185   16-May-06   3
CURL-ASCIOUS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1085774   18-Dec-00   TMA600221   22-Jan-04  
CUSHION WALK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1221978   28-Jun-04   TMA691456   6-Jul-07  
CUSHION WALK   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78441590   25-Jun-04   3094100   16-May-06   25
DAILY RESULTS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1155017   11-Oct-02   TMA638616   28-Apr-05  
DARING CURVES   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1231209   21-Sep-04   TMA651,209   21-Oct-05  
DARING DEFINITION   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1258353   20-May-05   TMA716812   18-Jun-08   3
DAY FORCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0881240   16-Jun-98   TMA547963   11-Jul-01  
DERMA-3X TECHNOLOGY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1174255   22-Apr-03   TMA642851   23-Jun-05  
DERMA-FULL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1445804   23-Jul-09   TMA770244   21-Jun-10   3
DERMA-REFINE TECHNOLOGY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1265256   18-Jul-05   TMA682609   28-Feb-07  
DERMASHADE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1308697   11-Jul-06   TMA743244   10-Jul-09  
DEW KISS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1154794   9-Oct-02   TMA638239   25-Apr-05  
DEW KISS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   76420696   14-Jun-02   2713293   6-May-03   3
DIAMONEX   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1038171   6-Dec-99   TMA571346   27-Nov-02  
DREAMLIFE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1110758   30-Jul-01   TMA616471   9-Aug-04  
DREAMLIFE BOUQUET   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1216718   13-May-04   TMA651,022   20-Oct-05  
DRIVEN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1295961   30-Mar-06   TMA736008   10-Mar-09  
DRIVEN   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78498273   12-Oct-04   3319613   23-Oct-2007  
DRIVEN BLACK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1333079   29-Jan-07   TMA756266   31-Dec-09  


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ELECTRIFY ME   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1375533   11-Dec-07   TMA786808   10-Jan-11   3
ELECTRIFY ME   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77351966   14-Dec-07   3758164   9-Mar-10   3
ELECTRO-LIGHTS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168238   21-Feb-03   TMA668151   18-Jul-06  
ETERNAL MAGIC   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1410171   10-Sep-08   TMA770849   29-Jun-10   3
ETERNAL MAGIC   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77567513   11-Sep-08   3873954   9-Nov-10   3
ETERNAL MAGIC ENCHANTED   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1499461   13-Oct-10   TMA810,714   1-Nov-11   3
EXPLORATION   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1617067   6-Mar-13   TMA878,870   28-May-14   3
EXTRALASTING   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1484129   8-Jun-10   TMA799,107   1-Jun-11   3
EXTRALASTING   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85054709   4-Jun-10   3907636   18-Jan-11   3
EYE BE GOOD   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1213274   14-Apr-04   669711   11-Aug-06  
EYE PERFECTOR   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73604489   16-Jun-86   1449166   28-Jul-87   3
FAR AWAY BELLA SUNSET   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1650949   6-Nov-13       3
FAR AWAY INFINITY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86592517   9-Apr-15       3
FARAWAY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0750551   29-Mar-94   TMA474742   15-Apr-97  
FARAWAY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   74508521   4-Apr-94   1986071   9-Jul-96   3
FARAWAY EXOTIC   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1491203   5-Aug-10   TMA855952   23-Jul-13   3
FEELIN’ FRESH   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0849601   4-Jul-97   TMA505956   29-Dec-98  
FEELIN’ FRESH   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0849602   4-Jul-97   TMA505957   29-Dec-98  
FEELIN’ FRESH   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73326070   31-Aug-81   1224783   25-Jan-83   3
FEELIN’ FRESH AND Device   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1012785   22-Apr-99   TMA545548   24-May-01  
FIBER FULL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1768004   16-Feb-16       3
FIBER FULL   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86918521   24-Feb-16       3


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FIRE ME UP   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1361400   28-Aug-07   TMA755974   23-Dec-09   3
FLAVOR SAVERS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1161189   9-Dec-02   TMA625167   10-Nov-04  
FLEXI-SHIELD   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1103052   18-May-01   TMA586418   1-Aug-03  
FLIP FOR IT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1316660   15-Sep-06   TMA747538   14-Sep-09  
FLOR VIOLETA   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1,583,387   22-Jun-12   TMA906174   11-June-2015   3
FLORAL PRINTS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1198510   4-Dec-03   TMA640446   25-May-05  
FLORAL PRINTS LAVENDER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1248802   28-Feb-05   TMA683856   16-Mar-07  
FONDATION AVON POUR LES FEMMES, CANADA   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1458395   9-Nov-09   TMA850,730   13-Jun-13  
FOOT WORKS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1032247   13-Oct-99   TMA569302   22-Oct-02  
FOOT WORKS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75407077   17-Dec-97   2293987   23-Nov-99   3
FOOTWORKS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1032247(01)   29-Jan-03   TMA569302   22-Jun-05  
FOOTWORKS BEAUTIFUL & DESIGN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1530720   7-Jun-11   TMA826,334   14-Jun-12   3
FOOTWORKS HEALTHY & DESIGN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1530721   7-Jun-11   TMA826,333   14-Jun-12   3
FOR GOODNESS FACE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1362208   4-Sep-07   TMA719190   24-Jul-08   3
FRESH & SMOOTH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1147961   30-Jul-02   TMA638392   27-Apr-05  
FRESH & SMOOTH   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78147565   25-Jul-02   2830800   6-Apr-04   3
FRESH & SMOOTH MOISTURIZING +MEADOWFOAM   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1550296   2-Nov-11   TMA888,448   21-Oct-14   3
FRESH & SMOOTH SENSITIVE SKIN +MEADOWFOAM   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1550297   2-Nov-11   TMA888,449   21-Oct-14   3
FRESH KISS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1153610   27-Sep-02   TMA668271   19-Jul-06   3
friktion   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1016410   25-May-99   TMA560834   25-Apr-02  


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friktion   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1138634   30-Apr-02   TMA625281   10-Nov-04  
GLAZEWEAR   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1016432   26-May-99   TMA553227   1-Nov-01  
GLAZEWEAR   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75671832   31-Mar-99   2384206   5-Sep-00   3
GLAZEWEAR DAZZLERS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1186519   13-Aug-03   TMA625270   10-Nov-04  
GLAZEWEAR INTENSE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1424172   12-Jan-09   TMA817,611   14-Feb-12   3
GLAZEWEAR SHINE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1424175   12-Jan-09   TMA817,599   14-Feb-12   3
GLAZEWEAR SPARKLE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1424173   12-Jan-09   TMA817,598   14-Feb-12   3
GLEAMSTICK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1290219   16-Feb-06   TMA682,849   5-Mar-07  
GLIMMERSTICKS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1002666   21-Jan-99   TMA531738   24-Aug-00  
GLIMMERSTICKS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   74513761   18-Apr-94   1881791   7-Mar-95   3
GLIMMERSTICKS DIAMONDS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1433163   1-Apr-09   TMA820990   28-Mar-12   3
GLOSSBLOSSOM   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1193680   22-Oct-03   TMA667606   13-Jul-06  
GLOW BABY GLOW   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168210   21-Feb-03   TMA667875   17-Jul-06  
GO WITH THE GRAIN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1362215   4-Sep-07   TMA755076   10-Dec-09   3
GODDESS BY AVON   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1194943   31-Oct-03   TMA643932   8-Jul-05  
GOLD MESH TECHNOLOGY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1224225   20-Jul-04   TMA651,450   26-Oct-05  
GOOD GLOWING   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168211   21-Feb-03   TMA667866   17-Jul-06  
GOOD GLOWING   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78214965   14-Feb-03   3018439   22-Nov-05   3
HAIKU   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1141970   31-May-02   TMA625187   10-Nov-04  
HAIKU   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75839924   5-Nov-99   2698122   18-Mar-03   3
HAIKU   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   76416499   31-May-02   2720999   3-Jun-03   3
HAIKU AWAKENINGS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1142578   11-Jun-02   TMA625341   12-Nov-04  
HELLO TOMORROW   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1308693   11-Jul-06   TMA689938   15-Jun-07  


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HELLO TOMORROW   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78926562   11-Jul-06   3332761   6-Nov-07   35
HERE’S MY HEART   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0258177   2-Aug-60   TMA121130   10-Feb-61  
HOOK UP   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168244   21-Feb-03   TMA668152   18-Jul-06  
HOOK UP   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78215125   14-Feb-03   3340778   20-Nov-07   3
HYDROFIRMING BIO 6   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1138164   25-Apr-02   TMA633203   18-Feb-05  
I MARK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168216   21-Feb-03   TMA667906   17-Jul-06  
I MARK   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78214972   14-Feb-03   2990289   30-Aug-05   3
I USE AVON & DESIGN   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1634453   9-Jul-13   TMA913,138   4-Sep-15   35
ICE SHEERS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77666450   9-Feb-09   3838687   24-Aug-10   3
IDEAL FLAWLESS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85124648   8-Sep-10   4053928   8-Nov-11   3
IDEAL FLAWLESS INVISIBLE COVERAGE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1495856   14-Sep-10   TMA855,182   20-Aug-13   3
IDEAL SHADE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1349436   30-May-07   TMA755075   10-Dec-09   3
ILLUMINATING RADIANCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1070348   10-Aug-00   TMA568565   4-Oct-02  
IMARI   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0529209   1-Oct-84   TMA335529   24-Dec-87  
IMARI   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73499898   17-Sep-84   1339942   11-Jun-85   3
IMARI BLOSSOM   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1552106   15-Nov-11   TMA853,807   20-Jun-13   3
IMARI ELIXIR   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1670745   1-Apr-14       3
IMARI ELIXIR   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86237536   31-Mar-14   4863892   1-Dec-2015   3
I’MPERFECT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1201297   9-Dec-03   TMA639323   6-May-2005   3
INCANDESSENCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1059456   18-May-00   TMA559664   25-Mar-02  
INCREDIBLE FINISH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1059450   18-May-00   TMA569233   22-Oct-02  
INDIVIDUAL BLUE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1081718   6-Nov-00   TMA596686   5-Dec-03  


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INFINITE LIFT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1623457   18-Apr-13   TMA883,496   6-Aug-14   3
INFINITE LIFT   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85907774   18-Apr-13   4539931   27-May-14   3
INFINITE MOMENT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1528611   20-May-11   TMA825,839   7-Jun-12   3
INFINITE MOMENT   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85330078   25-May-11   4144189   15-May-12   3
IRRESISTIBLY SEXY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85492596   12-Dec-11   4343360   28-May-13   3
JET FEMME   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1384365   21-Feb-08   TMA744909   7-Aug-09   3
JET HOMME   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1384364   21-Feb-08   TMA744531   4-Aug-09   3
JUST PLAY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1392753   24-Apr-08   TMA743616   16-Jul-09   3
KARMALA   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1235696   1-Nov-04   TMA684528   23-Mar-07  
KISS DRY GOODBYE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1362210   4-Sep-07   TMA719182   24-Jul-08   3
KISS GOODBYE TO BREAST CANCER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1122709   26-Nov-01   TMA625571   16-Nov-04  
KISS GOODBYE TO BREAST CANCER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1145370   5-Jul-02   TMA625749   17-Nov-04  
KISS RESIST   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1221940   28-Jun-04   TMA651,221   24-Oct-05  
KISS THERAPY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1184274   25-Jul-03   TMA667955   17-Jul-06  
KISSINK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1198484   4-Dec-03   TMA678816   2-Jan-07  
KISSINK   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78334995   2-Dec-03   2979631   26-Jul-05   3
LA COMPAGNIE POUR LES FEMMES   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1127279   11-Jan-02   TMA714281   13-May-08  
LASH DESIGNER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1137042   16-Apr-02   TMA625464   16-Nov-04  
LAUGH OFTEN   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85060326   11-Jun-10   4003695   26-Jul-11   3
LET’S TALK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1041643   6-Jan-00   TMA565242   25-Jul-02  
LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   74525322   16-May-94   1975306   21-May-96   42
LIFT & TUCK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1238421   24-Nov-04   TMA659852   1-Mar-06  


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LIGHTEN UP PLUS   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1104210   30-May-01   TMA654038   30-Nov-05  
LIIV BOTANICALS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1349437   30-May-07   TMA755080   10-Dec-2009   3
LIP MARK-IT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168219   21-Feb-03   669240   3-Aug-06  
LITTLE BLACK DRESS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1059452   18-May-00   TMA571241   25-Nov-02  
LITTLE BLACK DRESS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86181527   31-Jan-14       3
LITTLE BLOSSOM   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1084643   7-Dec-00   TMA572780   23-Dec-02  
LITTLE LACE DRESS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1721267   27-Mar-15       3
LITTLE LACE DRESS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86577712   26-Mar-15       3
LIVE WITHOUT REGRETS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85060333   11-Jun-10   4099739   14-Feb-12   3
LOTUS SHIELD   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1478787   28-Apr-10   TMA796113   26-Apr-11   3
LOTUS SHIELD   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85022904   26-Apr-10   3895632   21-Dec-10   3
LOVE TO THE FULLEST   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85060360   11-Jun-10   4003696   26-Jul-11   3
LUMINOSITY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0885155   24-Jul-98   TMA548914   30-Jul-01  
LUMINOSITY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75509486   26-Jun-98   2350822   16-May-00   3
MAGIX   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77344697   5-Dec-07   3555031   30-Dec-08   3
MAGIX and Design   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1374938   6-Dec-07   TMA730425   9-Dec-08   3
MAKE ME WONDER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1368880   24-Oct-07   TMA756058   29-Dec-09   3
MARK   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85505413   29-Dec-11   4256479   11-Dec-12   14
MARK   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85505458   29-Dec-11   4256480   11-Dec-12   3
MARK   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85505472   29-Dec-11   4256481   11-Dec-12   18
MARK   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85505495   29-Dec-11   4197643   28-Aug-12   5


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MARK, SET, SHINE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168221   21-Feb-03   669312   4-Aug-06  
MARK. & Design   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   INSTRUCTED- WTG. FOR PARTICULAR S           3
MARK. & Design   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85/505486   29-Dec-2011   4252873   4-Dec-2012   25
MARK. & Design   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85/505520   29-Dec-11   4256483   11-Dec-2012   35
MARK. & Design   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85/505536   29-Dec-11   4201461   4-Sep-2012   21
MARK. SELF SANCTUARY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77711407   10-Apr-09   3701535   27-Oct-09   3
MARK.AVON   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1153098   24-Sep-02   TMA685636   5-Apr-07  
MARK.AVON   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78166023   19-Sep-02   3046726   17-Jan-06   35
MARK.THE BOLD   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1768015   16-Feb-16       3,14, 18,25
MARK.THE BOLD   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86918222   24-Feb-16       3
MARK.CELEBRATE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1601630   8-Nov-12   TMA864,352   5-Nov-13   3
MARK.CELEBRATE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77886082   4-Dec-09   3901824   4-Jan-11   3
MARK.CHEEK MAGNET   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1768005   16-Feb-16       3
MARK.CHEEK MAGNET   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86918263   24-Feb-16       3
MARK. DESIGN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1759003   10-Dec-15       3
MARK.EARTH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1371232   8-Nov-07   TMA756,629   7-Jan-10   3
MARK.EYE CONTACT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1768007   16-Feb-16       3
MARK.EYE CONTACT   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86918317   24-Feb-16       3
MARK.GLOW TOGETHER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1768009   16-Feb-16       3
MARK.GLOW TOGETHER   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86918297   24-Feb-16       3


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MARK.JEWEL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1325295   22-Nov-06   TMA734,582   17-Feb-09  
MARK.JEWEL   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77052818   29-Nov-06   3445832   10-Jun-08   3
MARK.NUDE MATTE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1768011   16-Feb-16       3
MARK.NUDE MATTE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   86918339   24-Feb-16       3
MARK.PURE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1335618   15-Feb-07   TMA756,624   7-Jan-10   3
MARK.REBEL ROSE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1378166   7-Jan-08   TMA756167   30-Dec-09  
MATTE-NIFICENT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168224   21-Feb-03   TMA669045   31-Jul-06  
MATTE-NIFICENT   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78215047   14-Feb-03   3002557   27-Sep-05   3
MEADOW DEW   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77549481   18-Aug-08   3677666   1-Sep-09   3
MEET MARK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1153093   24-Sep-02   TMA675107   17-Oct-06  
MEET MARK   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78166138   20-Sep-02   2972813   19-Jul-05   35
MEGA EFFECTS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1667134   10-Mar-14   TMA902,982   6-May-15   3
MEGA EFFECTS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86110542   5-Nov-13   4533711   20-May-14   3
MEGA EFFECTS 5D   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1617066   6-Mar-2013       3
MEGA VOLUME   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1290908   22-Feb-06   TMA698729   17-Oct-07  
MEMORABLE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1059457   18-May-00   TMA582744   29-May-03  
MESMERIZE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0701873   30-Mar-92   TMA442464   5-May-95  
MESMERIZE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1239972   8-Dec-04   TMA659290   17-Feb-06  
MESMERIZE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   74185140   15-Jul-91   1749185   26-Jan-93   3
MESMERIZE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75764649   29-Jul-99   2905393   30-Nov-04   3
MESMERIZE FOR MEN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1213943   20-Apr-04   TMA635139   14-Mar-05  
MINI MARK-IT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1350100   4-Jun-07   TMA755973   23-Dec-09   3


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MIRROR SHINE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1117036   3-Oct-01   TMA623188   21-Oct-04  
MIRROR SHINE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77657163   27-Jan-09   3845971   7-Sep-10   3
MIST OPPORTUNITY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1362206   4-Sep-07   TMA726,292   17-Oct-08   3
MOISTURE 24   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1099064   12-Apr-01   TMA586364   31-Jul-03  
MOISTURE REPLENISH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1501415   27-Oct-10   TMA873,103   11-Mar-14   3
MOISTURE THERAPY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   74168185   20-May-91   1680036   24-Mar-92   3
MOISTURE THERAPY DERMA RESTORING   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1639063   12-Aug-13       3
MOISTURE THERAPY DERMA SOOTHING   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1,664,236   18-Feb-14       3
MOMMY TILLIA   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77959246   15-Mar-10   4026789   13-Sep-11   3
MOMMY TILLIA   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77959271   15-Mar-10   4026790   13-Sep-11   5
MRS. ALBEE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0837497   25-Feb-97   TMA521898   20-Jan-00  
MUSK FIRE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1475923   7-Apr-10   TMA845,571   8-Mar-13   3
MUSK MARINE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1475921   7-Apr-10   TMA799,648   9-Jun-11   3
MUSK WOOD   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1475924   7-Apr-10   TMA846,573   19-Mar-13   3
MY LIP MIRACLE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1235538   29-Oct-04   TMA648140   15-Sep-05  
NAIL EXPERTS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1110108   24-Jul-01   TMA578545   31-Mar-03  
NAIL EXPERTS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   76186426   26-Dec-00   2620101   17-Sep-02   3
NAILWEAR   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1106027   18-Jun-01   TMA585408   16-Jul-03  
NAILWEAR DAZZLERS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1186518   13-Aug-03   TMA639311   6-May-05  
NATURAL MATCH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1137043   16-Apr-02   TMA625423   15-Nov-04  
NEED A SHRINK?   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1362209   4-Sep-07   TMA719183   24-Jul-08   3
NIGHT DEW   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1225203   28-Jul-04   TMA643123   28-Jun-05  
NIGHT FORCE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0863945   11-Dec-97   TMA539037   28-Dec-00  


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NIGHT MAGIC   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0564816   20-Jun-86   TMA333915   6-Nov-87  
NIGHT MAGIC   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73590488   28-Mar-86   1432638   17-Mar-87   3
NURTURA   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0434101   29-Dec-78   TMA249592   15-Aug-80  
NURTURA   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   72371329   22-Sep-70   0925969   21-Dec-71  
NUTRALUSH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1059459   18-May-00   TMA565886   15-Aug-02  
ODYSSEY   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0466593   10-Mar-81   TMA268366   23-Apr-82  
ODYSSEY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   71672442   30-Aug-54   0611883   6-Sep-55  
ODYSSEY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   73724887   27-Apr-88   1515090   6-Dec-88   3
ON DUTY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0314308   26-Jun-68   TMA168142   13-Mar-70  
ON DUTY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78838499   16-Mar-06   3187386   19-Dec-06   3
ON DUTY 24   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0386614   9-Jun-75   TMA214671   9-Jul-76  
ON DUTY 24   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   76559208   12-Nov-03   2903040   16-Nov-04   3
ON DUTY 24 HOURS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1316012   11-Sep-06   TMA748,003   17-Sep-09  
ON THE EDGE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168227   21-Feb-03   TMA668153   18-Jul-06  
ON THE EDGE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   78215055   14-Feb-03   3002558   27-Sep-05   3
OUTSPOKEN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1466115   18-Jan-10   TMA790736   15-Feb-11   3
OUTSPOKEN   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77814357   27-Aug-09   3881179   23-Nov-10   3
OUTSPOKEN INTENSE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1500242   19-Oct-10   TMA862,868   18-Oct-13   3
OUTSPOKEN PARTY!   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1678037   22-May-14       3
PARADIGM   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1131430   21-Feb-02   TMA625455   16-Nov-04  
PAXILLIUM TECHNOLOGY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77942871   23-Feb-10   4060652   22-Nov-11   3
PERCEIVE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1700431   30-Oct-14       3


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PERCEIVE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75316567   30-Jun-97   2400424   31-Oct-00   3
PERFECT STRENGTH   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85158740   22-Oct-10   4218449   2-Oct-12   3
PERFECT WEAR   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   74515426   22-Apr-94   1886868   4-Apr-95   3
PERFECT WEAR   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75577502   27-Oct-98   2288011   19-Oct-99   3
PERFECT WEAR EXTRALASTING   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1270385   30-Aug-05   TMA686729   27-Apr-07   3
PERFECTLY PURIFYING   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1712501   26-Jan-15       3
PERSIAN WOOD   Avon Canada, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0236903   1-Aug-56   TMA106139   22-Mar-57  
PERSONAL MATCH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1202979   8-Jan-14   1202979   6-May-05   3
PINK SUEDE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1117043   3-Oct-01   TMA623392   25-Oct-04  
PLANET SPA   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1139002   2-May-02   TMA638218   25-Apr-05  
PLANET SPA   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86214683   7-Mar-14   4,725,139   21-Apr-15   3
PORE-FECTION   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1084642   7-Dec-00   TMA602279   16-Feb-04  
POSITIVITY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1057706   5-May-00   TMA560931   26-Apr-02  
PRO EXTREME   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1223287   13-Jul-04   TMA642885   23-Jun-05  
PRO SPORT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1223289   13-Jul-04   TMA642646   21-Jun-05  
PROSPECT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1148257   2-Aug-02   TMA625016   9-Nov-04  
PRO-TO-GO   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1353077   25-Jun-07   TMA724936   1-Oct-08   3
PROVIBE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1224227   20-Jul-04   TMA652,853   16-Nov-05  
PUR BLANCA   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1038914   10-Dec-99   TMA571298   26-Nov-02  
PUR BLANCA   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   75839922   5-Nov-99   2550701   19-Mar-02   3
PUR BLANCA   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77546737   14-Aug-08   3815114   6-Jul-10   3
PUR BLANCA BLOSSOM   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1406661   8-Aug-08   TMA770800   28-Jun-10   3
QUICK PEN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1095367   13-Mar-01   TMA602354   17-Feb-04  


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R.P.M.   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1188772   10-Sep-03   TMA639049   4-May-05  
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of America

  Registered   78297956   9-Sep-03   2990429   30-Aug-05   3
RADIANT SILVER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1155015   11-Oct-02   TMA639016   3-May-05  
RARE GOLD   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0777022   6-Mar-95   TMA491623   19-Mar-98  
RARE GOLD   Avon Products, Inc.  

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  Registered   74622005   17-Jan-95   1987685   16-Jul-96   3
RARE PEARLS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1066563   11-Jul-00   TMA586327   31-Jul-03  
RARE PEARLS   Avon Products, Inc.  

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of America

  Registered   76056643   25-May-00   2628960   1-Oct-02   3
RARE RUBIES   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0863947   11-Dec-97   TMA539130   4-Jan-01  
REFRESHING BLUE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1730947   2-Jun-15       3
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  Pending   86648573   2-Jun-15       3
RELIEF EFFORT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1446715   31-Jul-09   TMA778951   4-Oct-10   3
REPAIRSHIELD   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   85117289   27-Aug-10   4061198   22-Nov-11   3
RETINEX PLUMPING COMPLEX   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1184820   1-Aug-03   TMA659027   15-Feb-06  
RETROACTIVE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1059458   18-May-00   TMA560330   17-Apr-02  
RETROACTIVE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1133534   13-Mar-02   TMA633207   18-Feb-05  
REVERSALIST   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1422312   18-Dec-08   TMA764,551   20-Apr-10   3
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of America

  Registered   77635816   18-Dec-08   3800463   8-Jun-10   3
REVERSALIST DAY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1449706   27-Aug-09   TMA786,862   10-Jan-11   3
REVERSALIST NIGHT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1449708   27-Aug-09   TMA786,867   10-Jan-11   3
SALON STRAIGHT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1290916   22-Feb-06   TMA684148   20-Mar-07  
SAVED BY THE GEL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1759011   10-Dec-15       3
SCANDA-LASH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1168240   21-Feb-03   TMA668154   18-Jul-06  
SCANDA-LASH   Avon Products, Inc.  

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of America

  Registered   78215089   14-Feb-03   2990290   30-Aug-05   3


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Class

SCENTINI   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77877167   20-Nov-09   4091476   24-Jan-12   3
SECRETS OF INDIA   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1184280   25-Jul-03   TMA638295   26-Apr-05  
SEE THINGS CLEARLY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1362205   4-Sep-07   TMA756059   29-Dec-09   3
SELF SANCTUARY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1186517   13-Aug-03   TMA667946   17-Jul-06  
SELF SANCTUARY SPA SEA WATER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1237334   16-Nov-04   TMA668145   18-Jul-06  
SELF SANCTUARY SPA THERMAL WATER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1290907   22-Feb-06   TMA684673   27-Mar-07  
SENSUAL EMBRACE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1106361   21-Jun-01   TMA616242   4-Aug-04  
SENSUALITY BY LIIV BOTANICALS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1351409   13-Jun-07   TMA776586   8-Sep-10   3
SHEER NOURISHMENT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1099345   19-Apr-01   TMA609728   7-May-04  
SHINE ATTRACT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1530155   2-Jun-11   TMA824,347   17-May-12   3
SHINE ATTRACT   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   85330680   26-May-11   4191728   14-Aug-12   3
SHINE DIVINE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1139005   2-May-02   TMA625305   12-Nov-04  
SIGNATURE SILK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1406662   8-Aug-08   TMA755074   10-Dec-09   3
SIGNATURE SILK   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77546726   14-Aug-08   3710021   10-Nov-09   3

SIGNATURE

COLLECTION and design

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Pending   1758973   10-Dec-15       18, 25

SIGNATURE WEEKEND

and design

  Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1758990   10-Dec-15       18, 25

SILICONE GLOVE

 

Avon Canada Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  0262224  

7-Apr-61

 

TMA128542

 

26-Oct-62

 

SILICONE GLOVE

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77871997   13-Nov-09   3810753   29-Jun-10   3

SIMPLE ELEMENTS

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1407226  

14-Aug-08

 

TMA754370

 

2-Dec-09

  3

SIMPLE ELEMENTS

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77546731   14-Aug-08   3782005   27-Apr-10   3

SIMPLY BECAUSE

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1458396  

9-Nov-09

 

TMA802,944

 

26-Jul-11

  3

SIMPLY BECAUSE

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77865939   5-Nov-09   3982202   21-Jun-11   3


Trademark

 

Owner

 

Jurisdiction

 

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Application
Date

 

Registration
Number

 

Registration
Date

 

Class

SIMPLY COMPLETE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1152467   17-Sep-02   TMA638904   3-May-05  

SKIN SO SOFT AROMA

THERAPY CALMING

  Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1609319   10-Jan-13   TMA885,591   11-Sep-14   3
SKIN SO SOFT AROMA+THERAPY ENERGIZING   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1609323   10-Jan-13   TMA882,108   14-Jul-14   3
SKIN SO SOFT MINERAL GEMS GLAMOROUS GOLD & DESIGN   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1438325   15-May-09   TMA775596   26-Aug-10   3

SKIN SO SOFT MINERAL GEMS LUMINOUS

PEARLS & DESIGN

  Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1438320   15-May-09   TMA775597   26-Aug-10   3

SKIN SO SOFT SUPREME

NOURISHMENT

  Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1753005   2-Nov-15       3
SKINDISIAC +PASSIONFRUIT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1,567,562   9-Mar-12   TMA898,442   11-Mar-15   3
SKIN-SO-SOFT   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0258043   22-Jul-60   TMA121666   24-Mar-61  
SKIN-SO-SOFT   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   72158130   29-Nov-62   0780479   17-Nov-64   3

SKIN-SO-SOFT

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   74286231   19-Jun-92   1748065   26-Jan-93   3

SKIN-SO-SOFT

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   75543607   27-Aug-98   2267373   3-Aug-99   3

SKIN-SO-SOFT

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   75545042   27-Aug-98   2272317   24-Aug-99   5

SKIN-SO-SOFT

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   75545043   27-Aug-98   2318318   15-Feb-00   3

SLEEPTHERAPY

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1083369  

24-Nov-00

 

TMA597883

 

17-Dec-03

 

SMARTREPAIR

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1603133  

20-Nov-12

 

TMA875,614

 

14-Apr-14

  3

SMOOTH MINERALS

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1407934  

20-Aug-08

 

TMA750935

 

22-Oct-09

  3

SMOOTH MINERALS

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77550551   19-Aug-08   3710041   10-Nov-09   3

SNAP TO IT

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1299266  

26-Apr-06

 

TMA700372

 

6-Nov-07

 


Trademark

 

Owner

 

Jurisdiction

 

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Application
Date

 

Registration
Number

 

Registration
Date

 

Class

SNAP TO IT   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   78868984   25-Apr-06   3332517   6-Nov-07   3
SOCIAL BEAUTY   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   78166141   20-Sep-02   3002511   27-Sep-05   35
SOFT MUSK   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0479044   1-Dec-81   TMA286145   23-Dec-83  
SOFT MUSK   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   73328697   18-Sep-81   1232450   29-Mar-83   3
SOFT & SENSUAL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1007420   5-Mar-99   TMA559583   21-Mar-02   3, 8
SOLE SUPPORT   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   86259001   22-Apr-14   4767040   7-Jul-15   3
SOLUTIONS AM AGELESS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1421269   10-Dec-08   TMA759,676   16-Feb-10   3
SOLUTIONS AM TOTAL RADIANCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1421272   10-Dec-08   TMA759,668   16-Feb-10   3
SOLUTIONS CLEANSE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1447840   11-Aug-09   TMA778934   4-Oct-10   3
SOLUTIONS NECK + CHEST PERFECTOR   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1465140   8-Jan-10   TMA779,139   6-Oct-10   3
SOLUTIONS PM AGELESS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1421266   10-Dec-08   TMA759,667   16-Feb-10   3
SOLUTIONS PM TOTAL RADIANCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1421273   10-Dec-08   TMA759,669   16-Feb-10   3
SOLUTIONS VIBES   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1468733   8-Feb-10   TMA786115   30-Dec-10   3
SOMEWHERE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0262069   29-Mar-61   TMA123350   25-Aug-61  

SPEAK OUT AGAINST

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

AVON FOUNDATIO

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   76649985   8-Nov-05   3514530   14-Oct-08   36

SPECTRACOLOR

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77653211   21-Jan-09   3791050   18-May-10   3

STEP INTO SEXY

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1456504  

23-Oct-09

 

TMA825,824

 

7-Jun-12

  3

STEP INTO SEXY

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77856135   23-Oct-09   4080531   3-Jan-12   3

SUMMER WHITE

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1222008  

28-Jun-04

 

TMA651,340

 

25-Oct-05

 

SUN SEEKERS

 

Avon Canada Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  337575  

3-Nov-70

 

TMA178836

 

8-Oct-71

  3

SUPER DRAMA

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1524876  

26-Apr-11

 

TMA874,270

 

26-Mar-14

  3


Trademark

 

Owner

 

Jurisdiction

 

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Application
Date

 

Registration
Number

 

Registration
Date

 

Class

SUPER DRAMA   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   85301146   21-Apr-11   4250791   27-Nov-12   3
SUPER SHAPE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1287529   26-Jan-06   TMA710946   3-Apr-08  
SUPERCURLACIOUS   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77676079   23-Feb-09   3769011   30-Mar-10   3
SUPEREXTEND   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1415439   22-Oct-08   TMA801,151   30-Jun-11   3
SUPEREXTEND and Design   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77916726   21-Jan-10   3955608   3-May-11   3
SUPEREXTEND EXTREME   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1508492   20-Dec-10   TMA867,183   11-Dec-13   3

SUPEREXTEND EYE

ACCENTS MASCARA

  Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1500554   21-Oct-10   TMA809698   20-Oct-11   4
SUPERFULL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1289019   7-Feb-06   TMA700370   6-Nov-07  
SUPERFULL   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   78808151   6-Feb-06   3862167   12-Oct-10   3
SUPERSHOCK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1345332   27-Apr-07   TMA755029   10-Dec-09   3
SUPERSHOCK   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77166663   26-Apr-07   3481656   5-Aug-08   3

SUPREME

NOURISHMENT

  Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1,656,224   13-Dec-13       3

SUPREME

NOURISHMENT

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   86143243   13-Dec-13   4660926   23-Dec-14   3
SURREAL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1225866   4-Aug-04   TMA661518   28-Mar-06  
SWEET FINISH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1139003   2-May-02   TMA633292   21-Feb-05  
SWEET HONESTY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0357305   25-Sep-72   TMA198723   11-Apr-74  

SWEET HONESTY

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   74431987   3-Sep-93   1867915   20-Dec-94   3

TENACILS

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1116841  

2-Oct-01

 

TMA603050

 

24-Feb-04

 

THAT’S DEEP

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1362204  

4-Sep-07

  724162  

23-Sep-08

  3

THE COMPANY FOR

WOMEN

 

Avon Canada Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1084627  

6-Dec-00

 

TMA683670

 

14-Mar-07

 

THE COMPANY FOR

WOMEN

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   75590121   17-Nov-98   2625444   24-Sep-02   35


Trademark

 

Owner

 

Jurisdiction

 

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Application
Date

 

Registration
Number

 

Registration
Date

 

Class

THE MORE OF US WHO WALK THE MORE OF US SURVIVE   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   85743441   2-Oct-12   4467523   14-Jan-14   35, 36
THERMAFIRM   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1276846   24-Oct-05   TMA675203   18-Oct-06  
THERMAFIRM   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   78740650   26-Oct-05   3295251   18-Sep-07   3
TIME OF YOUR LIFE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1084155   30-Nov-00   TMA597536   15-Dec-03  
TIMELESS   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0384557   7-Apr-75   TMA213015   26-Mar-76  
TIMELESS   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   73724891   27-Apr-88   1514261   29-Nov-88   3
TINY TILLIA   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77959041   15-Mar-10   4029512   20-Sep-11   3
TINY TILLIA   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77959182   15-Mar-10   4026787   13-Sep-11   5
TINY TILLIA   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77959207   15-Mar-10   4026788   13-Sep-11   25
TINY TILLIA   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   78928806   13-Jul-06   3348476   4-Dec-07   3
TODAY TOMORROW ALWAYS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1190378   25-Sep-03   TMA651,122   21-Oct-05  
TODAY TOMORROW ALWAYS   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   76633431   16-Mar-05   3846851   14-Sep-10   3
TODAY TOMORROW ALWAYS FOREVER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1492556   17-Aug-10   TMA824,148   15-May-12   3
TOPAZE   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   166764   20-Aug-35   UCA05132   20-Aug-35  
TOTALLY KISSABLE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1573723   18-Apr-12   TMA845,058   1-Mar-13   3
TOTALLY KISSABLE   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   85598497   16-Apr-12   4505975   1-Apr-14   3

TRANQUIL MOMENTS

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  0554697  

24-Dec-85

 

TMA339740

 

29-Apr-88

 

TRI-ELASTINEX

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Pending

  1639775  

16-Aug-13

      3
TRIPLE SONIC TECHNOLOGY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1289313   9-Feb-06   TMA682,822   5-Mar-07  
TRIPLE SONIC TECHNOLOGY   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   78810691   9-Feb-06   3304368   2-Oct-07   3


Trademark

 

Owner

 

Jurisdiction

 

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Application
Date

 

Registration
Number

 

Registration
Date

 

Class

TRM3   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1086628   22-Dec-00   TMA599581   15-Jan-04  
TRUE FORCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1424318   13-Jan-09   TMA814,744   29-Dec-11   3
TRUE FORCE   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   77649032   14-Jan-09   3832642   10-Aug-10   3
TRUE GLOW   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1312078   8-Aug-06   TMA715915   4-Jun-08   3
TRUE PORE-FECTION   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1195823   12-Nov-03   TMA642183   16-Jun-05  
ULTIMAT-E   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1146148   11-Jul-02   TMA638987   3-May-05  
ULTIMATE FUSION COMPLEX   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1122985   28-Nov-01   TMA627944   8-Dec-04  
ULTRA COLOR ABSOLUTE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1618890   19-Mar-13   TMA879,062   29-May-14   3
ULTRA COLOR INDULGENCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1672187   10-Apr-14   TMA917,654   20-Oct-15   3
ULTRA COLOR RICH BRILLIANCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1536419   20-Jul-11   TMA840,053   14-Jan-13   3
ULTRA COLOR RICH BRILLIANCE   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   85375708   20-Jul-11   4242986   13-Nov-12   3
ULTRA GLAZEWEAR ABSOLUTE LIPGLOSS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1621561   8-Apr-13       3
ULTRA SEXY   Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   86001797   3-Jul-13   4582979   12-Aug-14   3
ULTRA SEXY HEART   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Pending   1730949   2-Jun-15      

ULTRA SEXY HEART

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Pending   86648717   2-Jun-15      

ULTRA SEXY LACE

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1590953  

21-Aug-12

 

TMA860,584

 

18-Sep-13

  3

ULTRA SEXY LACE

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   85709616   22-Aug-12   4475819   28-Jan-14   3

ULTRA SEXY PINK

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Pending

  1652621  

19-Nov-13

      3

ULTRA SEXY PINK

  Avon Products, Inc.  

United States

of America

  Registered   86129570   26-Nov-13   4761098   23-Jun-15   3
UN TEMPS NOUVEAU (HELLO TOMORROW)   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1339454   15-Mar-07     4-Mar-08  

UNPLUGGED

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

Canada

 

Registered

  1176322  

7-Apr-05

 

TMA638,746

 

29-Apr-05

 


Trademark

 

Owner

 

Jurisdiction

 

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Application
Date

 

Registration
Number

 

Registration
Date

 

Class

UNPLUGGED   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1546589   5-Oct-11   TMA886,342   22-Sep-14   3
UNPLUGGED   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   85439396   5-Oct-11       3
UNSCRIPTED   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1385254   28-Feb-08   TMA737625   7-Apr-09   3
UNSCRIPTED   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77409551   29-Feb-08   3706133   3-Nov-09   3
UNTOUCHABLE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1534465   6-Jul-11   TMA880,256   17-Jun-14   3
UNTOUCHABLE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85363843   6-Jul-11   4407524   24-Sep-13   3
UNTOUCHABLE STRENGTH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1636765   25-Jul-13       3
UNTOUCHABLE STRENGTH   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86023537   30-Jul-13   4717230   7-Apr-15   3
UOMO 1886 & DESIGN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1041072   29-Dec-99   TMA571254   26-Nov-02  
URBAN FLOWERS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1418796   19-Nov-08   TMA768991   8-Jun-10   3
URBAN FLOWERS   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77618789   20-Nov-08   3758859   9-Mar-10   3
VISUAL PERFECTION   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1219368   7-Jun-04   TMA683953   16-Mar-07  
VITA MOIST   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1059467   18-May-00   TMA582285   23-May-03  
VITA-MOIST   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   72063921   9-Dec-58   0695807   5-Apr-60  
VITADVANCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1162169   17-Dec-02   TMA624071   29-Oct-04   5
VITALITY BY LIIV BOTANICALS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1351540   13-Jun-07   TMA756163   30-Dec-09   3
WEEKEND   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   0426119   14-Jun-78   TMA250381   12-Sep-80  
WHITE GRAPE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1141001   21-May-02   TMA640467   25-May-05  
WILD COUNTRY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   0299375   1-Sep-66   TMA150644   5-May-67  
WILD COUNTRY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   72248959   27-Jun-66   0833473   8-Aug-67  
WILD COUNTRY FOR HER   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1153613   27-Sep-02   TMA624946   8-Nov-04  
WILD COUNTRY OUTBACK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1106924   27-Jun-01   TMA616260   4-Aug-04  


Trademark

 

Owner

 

Jurisdiction

 

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Application
Date

 

Registration
Number

 

Registration
Date

 

Class

WINDSCAPE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1421951   16-Dec-08   TMA802,897   25-Jul-11   3
WINDSCAPE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77621303   25-Nov-08   3796755   1-Jun-10   3
WINGED OUT   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1,668,003   14-Mar-13       3
WINGED OUT   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86221101   14-Mar-14   4749820   2-Jun-15   3
WINK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1177685   21-May-03   TMA639079   4-May-05  
WINKINK   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1297949   18-Apr-06   TMA684668   27-Mar-07  
WINTERSOFT   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77166050   26-Apr-07   3359367   25-Dec-07   3
WINTERSOFT WITH HYDROSEAL COMPLEX and design   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1310117   21-Jul-06   TMA741527   05-Jun-2009   3
WISH OF HAPPINESS   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1347285   14-May-07   TMA768978   8-Jun-10   3
WISH OF HOPE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1375532   11-Dec-07   TMA786094   30-Dec-10   3
WISH OF HOPE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   77351964   14-Dec-07   3726086   15-Dec-09   3
WISH OF LOVE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1347280   14-May-07   TMA768971   8-Jun-10   3
WISH OF PEACE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1347283   15-May-07   TMA768970   8-Jun-10   3
WOMEN OF EARTH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   850941   16-Jul-97   TMA531718   24-Aug-00   3
WOMEN OF INSPIRATION   Avon Canada Inc.   Canada   Registered   1154020   1-Oct-02   TMA605363   16-Mar-04  
X-SERIES   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1512701   26-Jan-11   TMA868728   10-Jan-2014   3
X-SERIES FLASH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1527806   13-May-11   TMA876599   28-Apr-14   3
X-SERIES FORCE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1637966   2-Aug-13       3
X-SERIES QUAKE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1527808   13-May-11   TMA876600   28-Apr-14   3
X-SERIES RECHARGE   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85792790   3-Dec-12   4580937   5-Aug-14   3
X-SERIES RECHARGE   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1604778   3-Dec-12   TMA869868   24-Jan-14   3
X-SERIES RUSH   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1527804   13-May-11   TMA876598   28-Apr-14   3


Trademark

 

Owner

 

Jurisdiction

 

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Application
Date

 

Registration
Number

 

Registration
Date

 

Class

YESSAMIN   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1117044   3-Oct-01   TMA586290   31-Jul-03  
YOU MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   1655353   9-Dec-13       35
YOU MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   86196583   18-Feb-14   4683833   10-Feb-15   35
YOUTHGEN TECHNOLOGY   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Registered   1526216   4-May-11   TMA822,622   20-Apr-12   3
YOUTHGEN TECHNOLOGY   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Registered   85311876   4-May-11   4184159   31-Jul-12   3


Schedule B:

Existing North America Domain Names

126chambersstreet.ca

126chambersstreet.us

advancetechniques.us

anew.us

avon.com

avon.us

avoncalling.us

avoncollectibles.us

avoncosmetics.us

avon-cosmetics.us

avongirl.us

avonhome.us

avonlady.us

avonleadershipmastercard.us

avonleadershipvisa.us

avonmark.us

avonpersonalbeauty.us

avon-products.us

avontest.us

avon-usocares.us

avonwellness.us

avonwoman.us

babytillia.us

beautyforapurpose.us

blacksuede.us

clearskin.us

derekjeterbyavon.com

derekjeterdriven.com

derek-jeter-driven.com

extralasting.us

footworks.us

imari.us

insideavon.com

markavon.us

meetmark.us

myavon.us

skinsosoft.us

skin-so-soft.us

thecompanyforwomen.us

timeless.ca

timeless.us

tinytillia.us

wildcountry.ca

wrinklediagnosis.us

xn-labeaupourlabont-htbk.ca


Schedule C:

Existing North America Patents

 

Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

Composition and Method for Under Eye Skin Lightening   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/602,004   15-Feb-1996   5,643,587
Oxa Diacids and Related Compounds for Treating Skin Conditions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/636,540   25-Apr-1996   5,834,513
Lip Treatment Containing Live Yeast Cell Derivatives   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/705,779   30-Aug-1996   5,776,441
Multiple Layered Article Having a Bright Copper Layer   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/733,865   18-Oct-1996   5,792,565
Oxa Diacids and Related Compounds for Treating Skin Conditions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,251,146   25-Apr-1997   2,251,746
Oxa Diacids and Related Compounds for Treating Skin Conditions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/850,333   02-May-1997   5,932,229
Nail Bleach   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/954,837   21-Oct-1997   5,888,483
Supersaturated Ascorbic Acid Solutions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/982,821   2-Dec-1997   6,020,367
Wear Resistant Cosmetics   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,284,628   12-Mar-1998   2,284,628
Wear Resistant Cosmetics   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/162,052   28-Sep-1998   6,083,516


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

Cosmetic Composition for Imparting Wear Resistance and Shine   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/465,474   16-Dec-1999   6,303,105
Cosmetic Composition Containing Fluorosilane Coated Particulates   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Opposition   09/467,442   20-Dec-1999   6,315,990 C1
Cosmetic Composition Containing Fluorosilane Coated Particulates   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/467,442   20-Dec-1999   6,315,990
Extended Duration Insect Repellent Composition and Method of Application to the Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/724,160   28-Nov-2000   6,719,959
Improved Corrosion Resistant Aerosol Cosmetic Formulations   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/741490   19-Dec-2000   6,913,711
Extended Duration Insect Repellent Composition and Method of Application to the Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/203,839   27-Nov-2001   7,150,878
Lightening Compositions And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/319,781   13-Dec-2002   7,014,844
Non-Foaming Hair Care Composition for Cleansing and Conditioning   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/320,305   16-Dec-2002   7,087,559

si-RNA-Mediated Gene Silencing

Technology To Inhibit Tyrosinase

And Reduce Pigmentation

  Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/738,413   17-Dec-2003   7,504,385
Segmented Composition And a Method And a System for Making Same   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/124,502   6-May-2005   7,208,168
Cosmetic Compositions Having Extracts of Amomum Melegueta(aka Grains of Paradise) and Methods of Treating Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,541,936   10-Jun-2006   2541936


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

Cosmetic Compositions Having

Extracts of Amomum

Melegueta(aka Grains of Paradise)

and Methods of Treating Skin

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

United States of America

 

Granted

 

11/880,201

 

23-Jul-2007

 

7,842,316

           
           
           

Hair And Scalp Composition With

A Crosslinked Silicone Elastomer

And Method Of Using Same

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

United States of America

 

Granted

 

11/862,689

 

27-Sep-2007

 

7,491,382

           
           
Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/326,182   14-Oct-2008   D603093

si-RNA-Mediated Gene Silencing

Technology To Inhibit Tyrosinase

And Reduce Pigmentation

 

Avon Products, Inc.

 

United States of America

 

Granted

 

12/361,576

 

29-Jan-2009

 

8,119,791

           
           
Capless Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/514,506   12-May-2009   8,303,204
Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/345,783   22-Oct-2009   D625992
Topical Compositions Comprising Non-Proteogenic Amino Acids and Methods of Treating Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,707,768   2-Jun-2010   2,707,768
Cosmetic Compositions For Imparting Superhydrophobic Films   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,707,942   3-Jun-2010   2,707,942
Cosmetic Compositions For Imparting Superhydrophobic Films   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12/747,430   10-Jun-2010  
Topical Compositions Comprising Non-Proteogenic Amino Acids and Methods of Treating Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/747,272   10-Jun-2010   8,168,212
Use of Tiliacora Triandra in Cosmetics and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/813,732   11-Jun-2010   9,084,744


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

Use of Tiliacora Triandra in Cosmetics and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/827,001   30-Jun-2010   8,771,758
Stabilized Wax Composition and Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12/839,692   20-Jul-2010  
Cosmetic Compositions For Imparting Superhydrophobic Films   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,717,017   27-Aug-2010  
Cosmetic Compositions For Imparting Superhydrophobic Films   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12/920,506   1-Sep-2010  
Topical Lightening Composition and Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/975,415   22-Dec-2010   8,329,149
Method of Treating Skin with microRNA Modulators   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/979,695   28-Dec-2010   8,455,518
Use of Glutamide Stabilizers   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/979,539   28-Dec-2010   8,591,871
Partially Extendable Hair Brush   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/152,324   3-Jun-2011   9,055,804
Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/152,324   3-Jun-2011   9,055,804
Partially Extendable Hair Brush   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/152,379   3-Jun-2011   8,920,058
Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/152,379   3-Jun-2011   8,920,058


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

Collagen and Elastin Stimulating Compositions and Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/216,626   24-Aug-2011  
Cosmetic Use of Substituted Amino Heterocylic Carbamoyl Analogs and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/217,870   25-Aug-2011   8,686,013
Cosmetic Liquid Extractor Comprising Nonionic Polymers   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/222,370   31-Aug-2011   8,673,279
Method for Enhancing the Growth and Fullness of Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/231,329   13-Sep-2011   8,568,797
Compositions and Methods for Stimulating Collagen Synthesis in the Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/279,605   24-Oct-2011  
Cosmetic Use of N-Heteroarylbisamide Analogs and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/285,458   31-Oct-2011   9,044,408
Hair Care Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/311,685   6-Dec-2011   8,592,376
Wash Resistant Compositions Containing Aminosilicone   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/313,463   7-Dec-2011   8,597,670
Modulation of Thymosin Beta-4 in Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/324,150   13-Dec-2011   8,632,827
Use of Starfruit Extract as a CPT-1 Modulator and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   61/604,870   29-Feb-2012  
Transfer Resistant Cosmetic   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/395,330   9-Mar-2012   9,050,474


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

Sol-Gel Compositions and Cosmetic Methods of Use Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/463,154   3-May-2012  
Self-Leveling Cosmetic   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,781,033   15-May-2012  
Dickkopf-1 Expression Modulating Compositions and Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/599,631   30-Aug-2012   9,023,327
Capless Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/632,619   1-Oct-2012   8,690,465
Use of Tiliacora Triandra in Cosmetics and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,799,083   9-Nov-2012  
Use of Adipose Septa Protein Modulators and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/710,536   11-Dec-2012  
Modulation of Thymosin Beta-4 in Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/710,585   11-Dec-2012   8,709,507
Methods and Compositions to Impart Memory Effects onto Biosurfaces   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/711,713   12-Dec-2012  
Enhanced Substantivity of Cosmetic Ingredients on Keratinous Substrate   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/717,920   18-Dec-2012  
Collagen Stimulators and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/721,509   20-Dec-2012   8,865,700
Collagen Stimulators and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/721,491   20-Dec-2012   8,901,122


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

PLOD-2 Stimulators and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/721,758   20-Dec-2012  
PLOD-2 Modulators and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/721,687   20-Dec-2012  
Use of Melicope Extracts to Improve Conditions Caused by Excess Lipids   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/808,280   4-Jan-2013  
Modulation of Thymosin Beta-4 in Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/735,659   7-Jan-2013  
PLOD-2 Stimulators and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,803,591   22-Jan-2013  
Medemia Nobilis Extracts and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,803,590   22-Jan-2013  
Callistephus Chinensis Extracts and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/813,336   30-Jan-2013  
Hoya Carnosa Extracts and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/814,422   5-Feb-2013  
Serissa Japonica Extracts and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/814,383   5-Feb-2013   8,999,403
Stephanotis Jasminoides Extracts and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/814,672   6-Feb-2013   9,186,316
Use of CPT-1 Modulators and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/777,288   26-Feb-2013  
Hoya Carnosa Extracts and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/793,177   11-Mar-2013   8,865,231


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

Serissa Japonica Extracts and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/793,109   11-Mar-2013   9,034,396
Method of Treating Skin with microRNA Modulators   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,817,395   8-May-2013  
Method of Treating Skin with microRNA Modulators   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/905,708   30-May-2013   8,865,740
Use of Glutamide Stabilizers   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,822,325   19-Jun-2013  
Method for Enhancing the Growth and Fullness of Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/036,455   25-Sep-2013  
Method of Improving Aging Appearance of Skin by Modulation of WIPI-1   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/055,037   16-Oct-2013  
Wash Resistant Compositions Containing Aminosilicone   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/058,638   21-Oct-2013  
Use of Glutamide Stabilizers   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/059,881   22-Oct-2013  
Hair Care Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   14/064,260   28-Oct-2013   9,017,651
Use of Nesprin-2 Expression Modulators and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/066,862   30-Oct-2013  
Modulation of Thymosin Beta-4 in Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   14/100,514   9-Dec-2013   9,114,089
Cosmetic Liquid Extractor Comprising Nonionic Polymers   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/167,211   29-Jan-2014  


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

Method for Enhancing the Growth and Fullness of Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,844,142   4-Feb-2014  
Cosmetic Use of Substituted Amino Heterocylic Carbamoyl Analogs and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   14/174,455   6-Feb-2014   9,056,842
Hair Care Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,852,663   16-Apr-2014   2,852,663
Compositions and Methods for Treating Damaged Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/354,827   28-Apr-2014  
Modulation of Thymosin Beta-4 in Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,854,979   7-May-2014  
Wash Resistant Compositions Containing Aminosilicone   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,854,801   7-May-2014  
Laponite Clay in Color Cosmetics and Personal Care Products   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/282,311   20-May-2014  
Laponite Clay in Cosmetic and Personal Care Products   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/282,392   20-May-2014  
Methods and Compositions to Impart Memory Effects onto Biosurfaces   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,856,556   21-May-2014  
Use of Tiliacora Triandra in Cosmetics and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/284,869   22-May-2014  
Use of Starfruit Extract as a CPT-1 Modulator and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/372,651   16-Jul-2014  
Use of CPT-1 Modulators and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,863,710   1-Aug-2014  
Use of Starfruit Extract as a CPT-1 Modulator and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,863,591   1-Aug-2014  


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

Antidesma bunius Extracts and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/379,544   19-Aug-2014  
A Topical Lightening Composition and Methods of Use Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/379,520   19-Aug-2014  
Melanin Binding Agents for Targeted Topical Delivery   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/379,795   20-Aug-2014  
Functional Dynamic Cosmetic Package   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/488,776   17-Sep-2014  
Collagen Stimulators and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/521,972   23-Oct-2014  
Topical Compositions and Methods of Use Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/529,383   31-Oct-2014  
Cosmetic Use of Salicylic Acid Derivatives   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/408,114   15-Dec-2014  
Cosmetic Use of Salicylic Acid Derivatives   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/408,645   17-Dec-2014  
Cosmetic Use of Salicylic Acid Derivatives   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/408,676   17-Dec-2014  
Cosmetic Use of Salicylic Acid Derivatives   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/408,735   17-Dec-2014  
Topical Compositions and Methods for Skin Lightening   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/408,809   17-Dec-2014  


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

Dickkopf-1 Expression Modulating Compositions and Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,877,084   17-Dec-2014  
Topical Compositions and Methods for Skin Lightening   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/409,607   19-Dec-2014  
Cosmetic Compositions for Improving The Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/409,506   19-Dec-2014  
Tyrosinase Inhibitors   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/412,032   30-Dec-2014  
Tyrosinase Inhibitors   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/586,856   30-Dec-2014  
Tyrosinase Inhibitors   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/412,185   30-Dec-2014  
Tyrosinase Inhibitors   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/586,883   30-Dec-2014  
Tyrosinase Inhibitors   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/412,194   30-Dec-2014  
Methods and Compositions to Impart Memory Effects onto Biosurfaces   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/627,600   20-Feb-2015  
Method of Improving Aging Appearance of Skin by Modulation of WIPI-1   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/661,061   18-Mar-2015  
Method of Improving Aging Appearance of Skin by Modulation of WIPI-1   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,886,506   26-Mar-2015  


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

CGRP Compositions and Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/669,545   26-Mar-2015  
Ergonomic Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,888,672   17-Apr-2015  
Cosmetic Use of N-Heteroarylbisamide Analogs and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/700,661   30-Apr-2015  
Topical Lightening Composition and Methods of Use Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/722,427   27-May-2015  
Peptides and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/742,060   17-Jun-2015  
Modulation of Thymosin Beta-4 in Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/745,542   22-Jun-2015  
Screening Method for Identifying Active Agents   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/800,847   16-Jul-2015  
System and Method for Measuring Skin Firmness   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/804,822   21-Jul-2015  
A Topical Lightening Composition and Methods of Use Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,899,611   26-Jul-2015  
Basella alba Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/763,710   27-Jul-2015  
Compositions and Methods for Treating Damaged Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,899,426   27-Jul-2015  
Phyllanthus acidus Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/763,992   28-Jul-2015  


Title

 

Owner

 

Country

 

Application

Status

 

Application
Number

 

Filing

Date

 

Patent

Number

Glochidium wallichianum Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/764,379   29-Jul-2015  
Calotropis gigantea Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/764,330   29-Jul-2015  
Allamanda cathartica Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/764,258   29-Jul-2015  
Sesbania aculeata Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/764,191   29-Jul-2015  
Vernonia cinerea Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/764,791   30-Jul-2015  
Plumeria acuminata Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/764,620   30-Jul-2015  
Peptides and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/766,006   5-Aug-2015  
Eurya groffii Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/766,886   10-Aug-2015  
Hedyotis hedyotidea Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/766,843   10-Aug-2015  
Tetracera asiatica Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/766,799   10-Aug-2015  
Compositions Containing Peptides and Method of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/767,451   12-Aug-2015  


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Compositions Containing Peptides and Method of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/767,805   13-Aug-2015  
Abutilon indicum Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/767,609   13-Aug-2015  
Sargassum muticum Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/767,638   13-Aug-2015  
Gracilaria textorii Extracts And Methods Of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/767,705   13-Aug-2015  
Genetic Assay for Skin Pigmentation   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/843,279   2-Sep-2015  
Peptides and Their Use in the Treatment of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/844,095   3-Sep-2015  
Paxillin Stimulating Compositions and Cosmetic Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/675,891   01-Apr-2015  
Volumizing Mascara Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/675,818   01-Apr-2015  
Cosmetic Compositions for Imparting Superhydrophobic Films   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12/920,506   01-Sep-2010  
Oxa Acids and Related Compounds for Treating Skin Conditions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,256,582   02-Jun-1997   2,256,582
Oxa Acids and Related Compounds for Treating Skin Conditions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/863,502   02-Jun-1997   6,069,169
Gel-Based Lipstick Having Improved Rheology   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,671,363   02-Jun-2009   2,671,363


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Dispensing Mechanism Assembly   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/287,464   02-Nov-2011   8,545,121
Powder Cosmetic Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/949,240   03-Dec-2007   9,050,259
Cosmetic Compositions for Imparting Superhydrophobic Films   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,707,942   03-Jun-2010   2,707,942
Container   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   132047   03-Sep-2009   132047
Multi-Unit Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,677,298   04-Aug-2009   2,677,298
Cosmetic Uses of Modified Stressed Yeast Extracts and Related Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/850,193   04-Aug-2010   8,575,106
Nail Strips Having a Crosslinked Polymer Top Coat   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/884,996   04-Dec-2008   8,586,164
Cosmetic Compositions Having Improved Transfer Resistance   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,687,901   04-Dec-2009  
Methods and Compositions for Preventing or Reducing Frizzy Appearance of Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/560,602   04-Dec-2014  
Oxa Acids and Related Compounds for Treating Skin Conditions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/658,089   04-Jun-1996   5,847,003
Method Of Treating Skin Conditions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,397,183   04-Sep-2002   2,397,183
Paxillin Stimulating Compositions and Cosmetic Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/602,557   04-Sep-2012   9,066,896
Clear or Translucent Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/080,034   05-Apr-2011  


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Cosmetic Compositions Having Improved Transfer Resistance   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/543,004   05-Jul-2012  
Self-Leveling Cosmetic   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/513,980   05-Jun-2012  
Brush for Applying a Cosmetic Product   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,601,255   05-Nov-2001   2,601,255
Skin Treatment Using a New Retinoid   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/288,603   05-Nov-2002   7,074,420
Method for Improving Color Retention in Artificially Colored Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12/940,805   05-Nov-2010  
Cosmetic Compositions Having Improved Transfer Resistance   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/810,559   06-Jun-2007   8,277,791
Brush for Applying a Cosmetic Product   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/124,484   06-May-2005   1,909,043
Topical Lightening Compositions and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,411,222   06-Nov-2002   2,411,222
Container   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   137430   06-Oct-2010   137430
Ergonomic Mascara Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,739,839   07-Apr-2011  
Method Of Treating Skin Conditions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/521,442   07-Mar-2000   7,736,661
Ergonomic Mascara Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/062,592   07-Mar-2011  


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Face Mask   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/317,803   07-May-2008   D608500
Press-On Cosmetic Applicator System   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/290,616   07-Nov-2011   8,864,398
Gel-Based Lipstick Having Improved Rheology   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   14/047,480   07-Oct-2013   9,205,039
Post-Application Expanding Cosmetic Composition And Method Employing Same   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/502,061   08-Apr-2005   7,837,985
Method for Lengthening Keratin Fibers   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/634,658   08-Dec-2006   8,821,846
Shaper   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/562,870   08-Dec-2014  
Nanoparticle Compositions Providing Enhanced Color for Cosmetic Formulations   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/970,882   08-Jan-2008   9,056,053
Gel Technology Suitable for Use in Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Allowed   2,708,543   08-Jun-2010  
Coupling Emulsions for Use With Ultrasound Devices   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/514,794   08-Jun-2012  
Oxa Acids and Related Compounds for Treating Skin Conditions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/566,556   08-May-2000   6,333,356
Cosmetic Composition with Encapsulated Pigments and a Method for Using   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,629,233   08-May-2008   2,629,233


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Multi-Unit Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/169,933   09-Jul-2008   8,662,776
Ascorbyl - Phosphoryl - Cholesterol (AVC-10)   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/853,271   09-May-1997   5,951,990
Cosmetic Compositions Containing Smectite Gels   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/853,992   09-May-1997   5,882,662
Ascorbyl - Phosphoryl - Cholesterol (AVC-10)   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/189,368   09-Nov-1998   6,162,450
Skin Treatment Using a New Retinoid   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/039,745   09-Nov-2001   6,641,824
Compositions and Methods for Stimulation MAGP-1 to Improve the Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,799,223   09-Nov-2012  
Cosmetic Compact with Pivoting Tray   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12556100   09-Sep-2009  
Compositions and Methods for Stimulation MAGP-1 to Improve the Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/848,443   09-Sep-2015  
Composition and Method for Under Eye Skin Lightening   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/631,815   10-Apr-1996   5,676,956
Topical Compositions Containing Desthiobiotin and its Derivatives and a Method of Treating Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/747,364   10-Jun-2010   8,450,353
Cosmetic Compositions for Imparting Superhydrophobic Films   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12/747,430   10-Jun-2010  


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Gel Technology Suitable for Use in Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12/747,469   10-Jun-2010  
Applicator Brush   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,300,665   10-Mar-2000   2,300,665
Stable Ascorbic Acid Preparation for Topical Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/150,806   10-Sep-1998   6,299,889
Shaper   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Allowed   2,680,749   10-Sep-2009  
Ascorbyl - Phosphoryl - Cholesterol (AVC-10)   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   08/837,282   11-Apr-1997   5,866,147
Non-Pressurized Post-Application Expanding Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,502,048   11-Apr-2005   2,502,048
Methods and Compositions for Preventing or Reducing Frizzy Appearance of Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,777,378   11-Apr-2012  
Methods and Compositions for Preventing or Reducing Frizzy Appearance of Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,777,375   11-Apr-2012  
Multistep Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   11/953,915   11-Dec-2007  
Optical Blurring Pigment Composition Suitable for Use in Cosmetics   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,709,097   11-Jun-2010  
Cosmetic Container for Lipstick   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/259638   11-May-2006   D542978
Cosmetic Compact   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/286,583   11-May-2007   D564133


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Self Emulsified Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/294,562   11-Nov-2011   8,580,238
Self Emulsified Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/294,665   11-Nov-2011   9,066,862
Cosmetic Compositions of Reactively Blended Copolymers   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/294,562   11-Nov-2011   8,580,238
Cosmetic Compositions of Reactively Blended Copolymers   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/294,665   11-Nov-2011   9,066,862
Compositions Containing A Vitamin C Component and Pigment   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/659,223   11-Sep-2000   6,576,248
Compositions Containing Peptides with Non-Natural Amino Acids and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,642,191   12-Aug-2008  
Applicator Brush   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/267,959   12-Mar-1999   6,016,815
Cosmetic Adhesive Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,811,296   12-Mar-2013  
Biofunctional Anchored Extended-Wear Cosmetics   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,811,274   12-Mar-2013  
Compositions for Imparting Superhydrophobicity   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/945,003   12-Nov-2010   9,005,591
Cosmetic Compositions and Methods for Using Same to Improve the Aesthetic Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/584,136   13-Aug-2012   8,808,765


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Cosmetic Composition with Encapsulated Pigments and a Method for Using   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/301,421   13-Dec-2005   8,277,785
Paxillin Stimulating Compositions and Cosmetic Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/966,098   13-Dec-2010   8,394,427
Multi-Unit Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/818,027   13-Jun-2007   8,579,529
Compositions and Methods for Stimulation MAGP-1 to Improve the Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/158,947   13-Jun-2011   9,132,294
Compositions Having a Plurality of Discrete Emulsions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/129,184   13-May-2011   8,613,911
Wear Resistant Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/461,447   14-Dec-1999   6,309,629
Photostable Sunscreen Compositions And Methods of Stabilizing   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/020,642   14-Dec-2001   6,440,402
Multi-Unit Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,728,080   14-Dec-2010   2,728,080
Long-Lasting Easy Wash-Off Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/325,670   14-Dec-2011   8,771,656
Long Wearing Powder-Based Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,821,938   14-Jun-2013  
Long-Lasting Easy Wash-Off Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/826,724   14-Mar-2013  
Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,848,866   14-Mar-2014  


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Long Wearing Powder-Based Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/295,299   14-Nov-2011  
Gel Technology Suitable for Use in Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/882,540   14-Oct-2015  
Oxa Acids and Related Compounds for Treating Skin Conditions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/152,574   14-Sep-1998   6,071,962
Use of Eclipta Prostrata and other PPAR-Gamma Inhibitors in Cosmetics and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,793,423   14-Sep-2012   2,793,423
Cosmetic Powder Compositions for Delivering Actives   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/379,175   15-Aug-2014  
Stabilized Glycerin-in-Oil Emulsions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/968,356   15-Dec-2010   8,302,774
False Eyelash Holder   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/408,067   15-Dec-2014  
Transparent Topical Cosmetic Gel Having Colored Fibers and Method of Using   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/891,843   15-Jul-2004   7,682,621
Cosmetic Use of N-Substituted Sulfonyloxybenzylamines and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/331,638   15-Jul-2014  
Clear or Translucent Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,784,733   15-Jun-2012  
Compositions for Imparting Superhydrophobicity   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,721,225   15-Nov-2010  
Compositions for Imparting Superhydrophobicity   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,724,392   15-Nov-2010  


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Compositions for Imparting Superhydrophobicity   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/992,729   15-Nov-2010   8,999,307
Web Community Pre-Population Method and System   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/857,064   16-Aug-2010   8,868,651
Mascara Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/970,441   16-Dec-2010   8,128,918
Shaving Preparation and Method for Shaving   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,633,384   16-Jun-2008   2,633,384
Method and Composition for Reducing Appearance of Wrinkles   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,588,131   16-May-2007   2,588,131
Compositions and Methods of Their Use for Improving the Condition and Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,588,128   16-May-2007   2,588,128
Applicator Brush   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/441,355   16-Nov-1999   6,450,177
Hair Care Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/448,564   17-Apr-2012   8,980,237
Nail Enamel Composition Having Fluorosilane Coated Particulates   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/465,606   17-Dec-1999   6,471,950
Use of Active Extracts To Lighten Skin, Lips, Hair And/Or Nails   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/321,706   17-Dec-2002   7,189,419
Glycerin-in-Oil Emulsion   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/108,835   17-Dec-2013  
Compositions for Keratin Fibers   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/408,855   17-Dec-2014  


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Multi-Unit Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,875,082   17-Dec-2014  
Multi-Unit Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,875,023   17-Dec-2014  
Cosmetic Compact with Pivoting Tray   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,681,202   17-Sep-2009   2,681,202
Cosmetic Formulation Incorporating a UV-Triggered Self-Healing Material   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/379,398   18-Aug-2014  
Long-Wearing Transfer Resistant Film-Forming Ingredient   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/409/009   18-Dec-2014  
Multi-layer Cosmetic Films   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/408,985   18-Dec-2014  
Cosmetic Uses of Modified Stressed Yeast Extracts and Related Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,768,653   18-Jan-2012  
Ergonomic Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/144,684   18-Jan-2013  
Colored Cosmetic Compositions with Pearlescent and Color Pigment Blends   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/622,299   18-Jul-2003   7,628,998
Novel Hair Treatment Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/097,932   18-Jun-2008   8,846,016
Paxillin Stimulating Compositions and Cosmetic Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,784,895   18-Jun-2012  
Cosmetic Compositions Comprising Fibrous Pigments   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,784,863   18-Jun-2012  
Clear or Translucent Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,785,977   18-Jun-2012  


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Multiphase Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/743,079   18-Jun-2015  
Use of Thermoplastic Elastomers in a Composition and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,633,619   18-May-2008   2,633,619
Powder Cosmetic Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,706,107   18-May-2010   2,706,107
Styrene Maleic Anhydride Polymers in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/133,851   19-Dec-2013  
Biofunctional Anchored Extended-Wear Cosmetics   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/817,570   19-Feb-2013  
Colored Cosmetic Compositions with Pearlescent and Color Pigment Blends   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,493,332   19-Jan-2005   2,493,332
Compositions Containing Peptides with Non-Natural Amino Acids and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/158,188   19-Jun-2008   8,551,956
Modulation of Dynein in Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,822,328   19-Jun-2013  
Extended Release Fragrance Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/547,439   19-Nov-2014  
Non-Pressurized Post-Application Expanding Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/532,361   20-Apr-2005   7,846,424
Mascara Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/644,321   20-Aug-2003   7,431,919
Cosmetic Compositions and Methods for Using Same to Improve the Aesthetic Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/141,383**   20-Dec-2000   6,562,321


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High Gloss Gel-Based Lipstick   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/642,348   20-Dec-2006   7,989,002
Gel-Based Lipstick Having Improved Rheology   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/642,403   20-Dec-2006   8,580,283
Cosmetic Applicator and Method of Making   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,693,598   20-Jan-2010  
Novel Hair Treatment Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,634,685   20-Jun-2008   2,634,685
Container   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/328,193   20-Nov-2008   D640569
Novel Hair Treatment Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/314,889   21-Dec-2005   8,815,224
Use of Thermoplastic Elastomers in a Composition and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/314,634   21-Dec-2005   7,750,073
Cosmetic Composition Containing Novel Fractal Particle Based Gels Having Improved Optical Properties   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/643,573   21-Dec-2006   8,603,505
Cosmetic Composition Containing Novel Fractal Particle-Based Gels   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Allowed   11/643,583   21-Dec-2006  
Cosmetic Powder Bead Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/974,688   21-Dec-2010   8,658,187
Skin Care Composition that Mediates Cell to Cell Communication   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/040,534   21-Jan-2005   7,960,437
Cosmetic Use of 1-Aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-Piperazine Carboxamides and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/164,873   21-Jun-2011   8,207,171


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Cosmetic Use of 1-Aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-Piperazine Carboxamides and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/164,915   21-Jun-2011   8,168,640
Color Cosmetic with High Coverage and Naturalness   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/497,439   21-Mar-2012  
Optical Blurring Pigment Composition Suitable for Use in Cosmetics   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12/744,061   21-May-2010  
Long-Lasting Easy Wash-Off Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,856,564   21-May-2014  
Oxa Acids and Related Compounds for Treating Skin Conditions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/957,923   21-Sep-2001   6,534,543
Mascara Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,561,127   21-Sep-2006   2,561,127
Cosmetic Use of N-Substituted Sulfonyloxybenzylamines and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,794,129   21-Sep-2012  
The Use of Plant Extracts to Prevent and/or Reduce the Signs of Subjective Discomfort and/or Irritation in the Topical Application of Cosmetic Products   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/021,024   22-Dec-2004   8,221,766
Use of Natural Plant Extracts in Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/021,047   22-Dec-2004   7,618,662
Use of Alisma Orientale Plant Extracts in Cosmetics and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/021,023   22-Dec-2004   7,410,658


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Compositions and Methods of Their Use for Improving the Condition and Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/021,073   22-Dec-2004   7,514,092
Cosmetic Compositions Comprising Fibrous Pigments   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12/645,067   22-Dec-2009  
Printable Nail Strips   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/337,515   22-Jul-2014  
Use Of Purslane To Treat Facial Wrinkles   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,485,403   22-Jun-2004   2,485,403
Topical Compositions Containing CIS-6-Nonenol and its Derivatives and Methods for Treating Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/165,876   22-Jun-2011   8,128,914
Topical Compositions Containing Melicope Hayesii and a Method of Treating Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,748,312   22-Jun-2011  
Cosmetic Package   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   156815   22-May-2014   156815
Cosmetic Package   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   156816   22-May-2014   156816
Long-Lasting Easy Wash-Off Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,885,484   22-May-2014  
Long-Lasting Easy Wash-Off Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/284,757   22-May-2014  
Hair Care Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Allowed   2,722,399   22-Oct-2010  
Method and Composition for Reducing Appearance of Wrinkles   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/789,017   23-Apr-2007   9,149,665
Cosmetic Package   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   150810   23-Apr-2013   150810    


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Cosmetic Package   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   150809   23-Apr-2013   150809
Topical Compositions Containing CIS-6-Nonenol and its Derivatives and Methods for Treating Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/342,197   23-Dec-2008   7,993,629
Cosmetic Use of 1-Aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-Piperazine Carboxamides and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/645,622   23-Dec-2009   7,993,663
A Block Copolymer and Ester-Terminated Polyesteramide Composition and Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/645,919   23-Dec-2009   8,545,860
Anhydrous Mascara Compositions with Enhanced Depth of Color and Flexibility   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/410,770   23-Dec-2014  
Shaper   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/442,417   23-Mar-2009   8,939,667
Cosmetic Compositions and Methods for Using Same to Improve the Aesthetic Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,429,935   23-May-2003   2,429,935
Ergonomic Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/658,397   23-Oct-2012  
Ergonomic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/435,321   23-Oct-2012   D700439
Ergonomic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   29/435,327   23-Oct-2012  
Ergonomic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/435,330   23-Oct-2012   D704,450


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Ergonomic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/435,337   23-Oct-2012   D725,914
Ergonomic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/435,340   23-Oct-2012   D731,797
Ergonomic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/435,348   23-Oct-2012   D726,012
Ergonomic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/435,353   23-Oct-2012   D708064
Sunscreen Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   14/260,775   24-Apr-2014   9,173,830
Self Emulsified Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/695,487   24-Apr-2015  
Cosmetic Compositions of Reactively Blended Copolymers   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/695,487   24-Apr-2015  
Anhydrous Mascara Compositions with Enhanced Depth of Color and Flexibility   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/411,175   24-Dec-2014  
Compositions Containing Titanate Silicone Networks   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/411,119   24-Dec-2014  
Compositions Containing Titanate Silicone Networks   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/411,147   24-Dec-2014  
A Water Based Clear Sunscreen and Insect Repellent Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,661,626   24-Feb-2009   2,661,626
Web Community Pre-Population Method and System   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,806,518   24-Jan-2013  


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Compositions Having a Plurality of Discrete Emulsions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/061,940   24-Oct-2013  
Container for Personal Care   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/467,801   24-Sep-2013   D716147
Container for Personal Care   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/467,821   24-Sep-2013   D743,261
Container for Personal Care   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/467,826   24-Sep-2013   D719,450
Container for Personal Care   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   14/034,728   24-Sep-2013   9,079,696
A Water Based Clear Sunscreen and Insect Repellent Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/510,304   25-Aug-2006   7,744,911
Shaper   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,883,021   25-Feb-2015  
Methods for Improving the Aesthetic Appearance of Skin (Mangostin)   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,471,657   25-Jun-2004   2,471,657
Post-Application Expanding Cosmetic Composition And Method Employing Same   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,471,165   25-Jun-2004   2,471,165
High Gloss Gel-Based Lipstick   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,670,529   25-May-2009   2,670,529
Use of Eclipta Prostrata and other PPAR-Gamma Inhibitors in Cosmetics and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/115,395   25-May-2011   8,802,167
Coupling Emulsions for Use With Ultrasound Devices   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,781,904   25-May-2012  


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Cosmetic Package   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   29/435,540   25-Oct-2012   D694,019
Topical Compositions Containing CIS-6-Nonenol and its Derivatives and Methods for Treating Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,741,671   26-Apr-2011  
Method for Improving Color Retention in Artificially Colored Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,809,688   26-Feb-2013  
Cosmetic Sampler Sheet   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,809,680   26-Feb-2013  
Matte Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/632,093   26-Feb-2015  
Cosmetic Container for Lipstick   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   117568   26-Sep-2006   117568
Cosmetic Compositions for Imparting Superhydrophobic Films   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,717,017   27-Aug-2010  
Post-Application Expanding Cosmetic Composition And Method Employing Same   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/331,069   27-Dec-2002   7,837,984
Cosmetic Films   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,809,885   27-Feb-2013  
Cosmetic Use of 1-Aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-Piperazine Carboxamides and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,750,145   27-Jun-2011  
Methods and Compositions for Preventing or Reducing Frizzy Appearance of Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/912,859   27-Oct-2010   8,932,569
Methods and Compositions for Preventing or Reducing Frizzy Appearance of Hair   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12/912,816   27-Oct-2010  


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Extended Release Fragrance Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   14/165,687   28-Jan-2014   8,921,303
Long-Wearing Glossy Lipcolor   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,899,608   28-Jul-2015  
Aerosol Insect Repellent Composition Having Low VOC Content and Method of Applying Same to the Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/724,313   28-Nov-2000   6,969,521
Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/283,921   28-Oct-2011   8,448,650
Multi-Unit Cosmetic Applicator   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   14/064,514   28-Oct-2013   8,950,963
Compositions and Methods of Their Use for Improving the Condition and Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/647,648   29-Dec-2006   7,642,062
Cosmetic Use of 1-Aroyl-N-(2-oxo-3-piperidinyl)-2-Piperazine Carboxamides and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/344,868   29-Dec-2008   7,994,175
Topical Compositions Containing Melicope Hayesii and a Method of Treating Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/344,787   29-Dec-2008   7,592,024
Cosmetic Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/980,815   29-Dec-2010   8,802,063
Photostable Sunscreen Compositions And Methods of Stabilizing   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/093,217   29-Mar-2005   7,186,404
Cosmetic Composition Containing Novel Fractal Particle Based Gels Having Improved Optical Properties   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Allowed   2,671,277   29-May-2009  


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Cosmetic Composition Containing Novel Fractal Particle-Based Gels   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Allowed   2,671,245   29-May-2009  
Cosmetic Powder Bead Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,782,368   29-May-2012  
Modulation of Dynein in Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/305,779   29-Nov-2011  
Transparent Topical Cosmetic Gel Having Colored Fibers and Method of Using   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,561,783   29-Sep-2006   2,561,783
Hair Care Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/112,447   30-Apr-2008   8,178,080
Stable Ascorbic Acid Preparation for Topical Use   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,309,195   30-Aug-1999   2,309,195
Methods for Improving the Aesthetic Appearance of Skin (Mangostin)   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/026,198   30-Dec-2004   7,825,157
Long Wearing Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/323,711   30-Dec-2005   8,377,425
Long Wear Color Cosmetic Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   13/361,041   30-Jan-2012   8,808,673
Ascorbyl - Phosphoryl - Cholesterol (AVC-10)   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/126,191   30-Jul-1998   5,922,335
Cosmetic Use of N-Substituted Sulfonyloxybenzylamines and Related Compounds   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/826,864   30-Jun-2010   8,815,265
Cosmetic Compositions and Methods for Using Same to Improve the Aesthetic Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/319,661   30-Jun-2014  


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Color Cosmetic with High Coverage and Naturalness   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,776,338   30-Mar-2012  
Stabilized Glycerin-in-Oil Emulsions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,776,337   30-Mar-2012  
A Block Copolymer and Ester-Terminated Polyesteramide Composition and Uses Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,776,311   30-Mar-2012  
Compositions Having a Plurality of Discrete Emulsions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Published   2,745,143   30-May-2011  
Long-Wearing Glossy Lipcolor   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   14/361,765   30-May-2014  
Cosmetic Adhesive Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   13/301,121   30-Nov-2011  
Sunscreen Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/870,279   30-Sep-2015  
Cosmetic Compositions and Methods for Using Same to Improve the Aesthetic Appearance of Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,477,748   31-Aug-2004   2,477,748
Topical Lightening Compositions and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   11/215,814   31-Aug-2005   1,544,351
Compositions And Methods Of Delivery For The Treatment Of Wrinkles, Fine Lines And Hyperhidrosis   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/334,887   31-Dec-2002   6,866,856
Use Of Purslane To Treat Facial Wrinkles   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/334,886   31-Dec-2002   7,060,303
Cosmetic Applicator and Method of Making   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,695,219   31-Jul-2008   2,695,219


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Cosmetic Applicator and Method of Making   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Published   12/222,037   31-Jul-2008  
Cosmetic Applicator and Method of Making   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   12/183,136   31-Jul-2008   9,113,692
Skin Treatment Using a New Retinoid   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,411,058   31-Oct-2002   2,411,058
Use of CPT-1 Modulators and Compositions Thereof   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Unfiled   TBD-con of 13/777,2888    
Gel Technology Suitable for Use in Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Unfiled   TBD-DIV of 2,708,543    
Shaving Preparation and Method for Shaving   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/955,232   1-Dec-2015  
Cosmetic Composition Containing Novel Fractal Particle-Based Gels   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/933,188   5-Nov-2015  
Gel-Based Lipstick Having Improved Rheology   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/931,386   3-Nov-2015  
Methods for Treating Skin   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   62/128,647   5-Mar-2015  
Matte Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/718,529   21-May-2015  
Volumizing Mascara Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/675,818   1-Apr-2015  
Compositions of Melicope Elleryana   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   14/335,467   18-Jul-2014  


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Compositions and Methods for Enhancing Eyelashes   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Pending   12/895,936   1-Oct-2010  
Anhydrous Insect Repellent Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   10/343,385   2-Jun-2003   7,037,515
Cosmetic Composition and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/461,448   14-Dec-1999   6,521,668
Insect Repellent Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/045,088   20-Mar-1998   6,355,264
Wear Resistant Cosmetic Compositions   Avon Products, Inc.   United States of America   Granted   09/461,447   14-Dec-1999   6,309,629
Cosmetic Liquid Extractor Comprising Nonionic Polymers   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   2,843,721   2-Jul-2012  
Clear or Translucent Composition   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   2,784,733   4-Oct-2010  
Compositions and Methods for Enhancing Eyelashes   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   2,778,346   1-Oct-2010  
Compositions for Imparting Superhydrophobicity   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   2,724,392   14-Apr-2009   2,724,392
Composition and Method for Dry Application of Mascara   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Granted   2,705,756   17-Nov-2008   2,705,756
Compositions Containing Peptides with Non-Natural Amino Acids and Methods of Use   Avon Products, Inc.   Canada   Pending   2,642,197   28-Feb-2007  


Schedule D

Existing North America Copyrights

 

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Date

  

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Creation

Artwork of Hawaiian characters.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VAu001020444    9-Apr-10    2009
Artwork of three characters.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VAu001020445    9-Apr-10    2008
Austin elephant       Avon Products, Inc.    VA 1 718 495    15-Apr-10    9-Apr-10
[Avon American fashion thimble (1890)]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000148811    21-Mar-84    approx. 1981
[Avon American fashion thimble (1900)]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000148812    21-Mar-84    approx. 1981
[Avon American fashion thimble (1923)]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000148809    21-Mar-84    approx. 1981
[Avon American fashion thimble (1927)]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000148806    21-Mar-84    approx. 1982
[Avon American fashion thimble (1928)]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000148807    21-Mar-84    approx. 1982
[Avon American fashion thimble (1938)]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000148808    21-Mar-84    approx. 1982
[Avon American fashion thimble (1942)]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000148810    21-Mar-84    approx. 1982
Avon (Beauty) : 30 sec. / composer, Garry Bell.    Music    Avon Products, Inc.    PAu000753224    19-Aug-85    1985
Avon—Face of the eighties : 45 [sec.]    Music    Avon Products, Inc.    PAu000586087    19-Dec-83    1983
Avon gave me a new world of friends.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000018385    21-Dec-78    1978
Avon/Ideals present The Active woman’s cookbook : great tasting, time saving, money saving recipes!.    Text    Ideals Publishing Corporation & Avon Products, Inc.    TX0000657273    23-Mar-81    1980
Avon leadership representative guidelines : a guide to building and developing your unit.    Text    Avon Products, Inc.    TX0003365241    28-Jul-91    1991
Avon leadership representative guidelines : reference material.    Text    Avon Products, Inc.    TX0003360311    27-Jul-92    1991
Avon leadership success training : building and developing your unit.    Motion Picture    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000522903    27-Jul-92    1991
Avon—looking good.    Music    Avon Products, Inc.    PAu000081908    2-Feb-79    1978
[Avon. Making the holiday season just right for you]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000038584    23-Nov-79    1979
Avon representative manual for success.    Kit    © · on text, recording; Avon Products, Inc.    SR0000143643    27-Jul-92    1991


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Number

  

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Date

  

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Creation

Avon—“Special woman.”    Music    Avon Products, Inc.    PAu000231789    11-Sep-80    1980
Avon. The biggest collection of colors for black women.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000009824    28-Jul-78    1978
Avon. The biggest collection of colors for black women.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000012160    10-Aug-78    1978
Avon. The biggest collection of foundation and colors that are just right for you.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000030306    30-Jul-79    1978
Avon. The biggest collection of foundation and colors that are just right for you.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000046834    7-Jun-79    1979
Avon, the smartest opportunity in town!    Motion Picture    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000522900    27-Jul-92    1991
Avon, the world’s leading entrepreneurial company.    Text    Avon Products, Inc.    TX0003367275    29-Jul-92    1991
The Best winter fun guide / Avon Products, Inc.    Text    Meredith Corporation    TX0000742651    14-Nov-80    1980
Bird and Dog / by Tiffany Lerman, Michael Matthews.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000757366    20-Aug-10   
Blueberry the Pig.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469214    4-Oct-99    1999
[Bullhead]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000038219    7-Dec-79    1978
[Butterfly]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000038220    7-Dec-79    1978
Candy Poodle    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA00017184489    15-Apr-10    2009
Cheesecake the Mouse.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469199    4-Oct-99    1999
Chester style guide collection 2003-2005    Recorded Document       VA 1-356-451    23-Sep-05    2005
Chloe Mouse.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718249    15-Apr-10    2005
Chrysanthemum porcelain ginger jar.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000209273    18-Dec-85    1983
Clara the Cow.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469203    4-Oct-99    1999
Color never looked so good : Avon.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000032038    13-Jun-79    1979
Drawing of Bird and Dog Characters.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VAu001028040    18-May-10    2005
David the Penguin    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu 1 020 445    9-Apr-10   
Dilly Pig    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA 1 718 512    15-Apr-10   
Duncan Dog    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA 1 718 503    15-Apr-06   
Egyptian style bracelet.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000821027    15-Oct-96   

1993


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Number

  

Registration

Date

  

Date of

Creation

The Exceptional manager : prepared for Avon Products, Inc. / prepared by The Forum Corporation.    Text    The Forum Corporation of North America    TX0001244265    15-Sep-83    1973
Feathers the Bird.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469196    4-Oct-99    1999
Fine Home by Avon       Avon Products, Inc.    53883    22-Aug-06    NOTE: PR design registration
Gary Reindeer.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VAu001020470    9-Apr-10    2005
Geese spoons with stand.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000226651    3-Jul-86    1985
Gill the Goldfish.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469215    4-Oct-99    1999
Gumdrop the Koala.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000475085    4-Oct-99    1999
Hilda the Hippo.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469195    4-Oct-99    1999
Indy the Sheep    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA 1 718 507    15-Apr-10   
Jac Jac Cat.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001725660    21-Jun-10    2005
Jewelry in the nature of a pin with gingerbread man design.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000010999    31-Jul-78    1972
Jordy Bug.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001725661    21-Jun-10    2005
June Bug.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469200    4-Oct-99    1999
Katie Koala    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA 1-718-510    15-Apr-10   
Liiv Brand Book and Style Guidelines.    Text    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: Assignment.    TXu001605228    29-May-09    2006
Liiv Layout Tutorial.    Text    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: Assignment.    TXu001605224    29-May-09    2006
Little Blueberry.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469205    4-Oct-99    1999
Little Cheesecake.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469210    4-Oct-99    1999
Little Clara.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469202    4-Oct-99    1999
Little Feathers.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469208    4-Oct-99    1999
Little Gill.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469206    4-Oct-99    1999
Little Gumdrop.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469194    4-Oct-99    1999
Little Hilda.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469209    4-Oct-99    1999
Little June Bug.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469211    4-Oct-99    1999


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Claimant

  

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Number

  

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Date

  

Date of

Creation

Little MacDougal.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469204    4-Oct-99    1999
Little Paddles.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469212    4-Oct-99    1999
Little Purrdy.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469201    4-Oct-99    1999
Little Rembrandt.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469207    4-Oct-99    1999
Live in it, laugh in it, love in it, Tempo.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000020179    23-Oct-78    1978
Looking good.    Motion Picture    Avon Products    PA0000055504    7-Nov-79    1979
Looking good, feeling beautiful : the Avon book of beauty / art direction & design by John Staiano ; photos. by Charles Tracy ; [ill. by David Croland].    Text    Avon Products, Inc.    TX0000719845    18-May-81    1980
MacDougal the Scottie dog    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469213    4-Oct-99    1999
Most colors / produced by UniWorld Group, Inc.    Motion Picture    Avon Products, Inc.    PA0000015809    8-Jun-78    1978
[Mother’s Day bangle bracelet]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000751557    21-May-96    1995
Mother’s love ceramic planter.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000055852    13-Feb-84    1983
[No title on deposit.]    Text    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: Assignment.    TXu001605231    29-May-09    2005
Oscar (Oki) Owl    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA 1-718-485    15-Apr-10   
Paddles the Duck.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469198    4-Oct-99    1999
Pavielle : TV, 29 sec.    Music    Avon Products, Inc.    PAu000538172    22-Aug-83    1983
Pavielle : TV, 44 sec.    Music    Avon Products, Inc.    PAu000538167    22-Aug-83    1983
Purrdy the Lion.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000475084    4-Oct-99    1999
Rembrandt the Bear.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu000469197    4-Oct-99    1999
[Rope pin]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000698347    25-Jan-95    1988
Rorsie Lion.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718263    15-Apr-10    2005
[Selling Avon is a beautiful experience (Jeanette Fabio)]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000035770    14-Sep-78    1978
[Sunny Bunny]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000150008    6-Apr-84    1981
TC Frog.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718260    15-Apr-10    2008
Trace Frog    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA 1 718 514    15-Apr-10   
Thanks, America.    Music    Avon Products, Inc.    PAu000129103    13-Aug-79    1978


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[Thanks America for making us number one]    Visual Material    Avon Products    VA0000035771    14-Sep-78    1979
Tiny Tilla – 18 characters    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VAu 1-020-440    9-Apr-2010   
Tiny Tilla Signature Berry Blossom Hair Detangler.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718489    15-Apr-10    2008
Tiny Tillia - 18 Characters - 2010.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VAu001020440    9-Apr-10    2010
Tiny Tillia Bath Book.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718519    15-Apr-10    2005
The Tiny Tillia Bedtime Book.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VAu001045701    15-Apr-10    2009
Tiny Tillia Cherry Blossom Hair Detangler.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718507    15-Apr-10    2005
Tiny Tillia Citrus Sorbet Bubble Bath.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718506    15-Apr-10    2005
Tiny Tillia Colds & Stuffy Noses Bath Powder.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718510    15-Apr-10    2005
Tiny Tillia Cucumber Mango Head to Toe Foamy Wash.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718512    15-Apr-10    2005
Tiny Tillia Lavender Chamomile All Over Moisture Spray.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718503    15-Apr-10    2005
The Tiny Tillia Munch Book.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VAu001044824    15-Apr-10    2009
The Tiny Tillia Playtime Book.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VAu001044821    15-Apr-10    2009
Tiny Tillia Sleepytime Bath Powder.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718485    15-Apr-10    2005
Tiny Tillia Sun Stick SPF30.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718514    15-Apr-10    2005
Tiny Tillia Tea Tree Lime Hand Sanitizing Gel.    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc., Transfer: By written agreement.    VA0001718495    15-Apr-10    2005
[Tomahawk]    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA0000038218    7-Dec-79    1978
TT Cow    Visual Material    Avon Products, Inc.    VA 1 718 506    15-Apr-10   


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The Undeniable fragrance case : National Black MBA Association 13th annual national conference & exposition.    Text    Avon Products, Inc.    TX0003232361    31-Jan-92    1991
We’re gonna make you feel beautiful : 10-24-80 : vocal / arr. Gerald Alters    Music    Avon Products, Inc.    PAu000283517    2-Apr-81   

1981