UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K/A
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the
month of September 2014
Commission
File Number: 000-28508
Flamel Technologies, S.A.
(Translation
of registrant’s name into English)
Parc Club du Moulin à Vent
33 avenue du Dr. Georges Levy
69693 Vénissieux Cedex France
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____
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information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-____________
Filing of Exhibits
Flamel Technologies, S.A. (the “Company”) is filing
this amendment No. 1 (this “Amendment No. 1”) to its Report on Form 6-K filed September 15, 2014 (the “Original
Report”) for the sole purpose of amending and re-filing Exhibits 10.1, 10.5 and 10.6. The Company sought confidential treatment
under Rule 24b-2 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for portions of Exhibits 10.1, 10.5 and 10.6
filed thereto and, following correspondence with the Staff of the Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance, is re-filing
Exhibits 10.1, 10.5 and 10.6 with less information redacted. Exhibits 10.1, 10.5 and 10.6 filed herewith supersede in their entirety
Exhibits 10.1, 10.5 and 10.6 filed with the Original Report. Except for the revised Exhibits 10.1, 10.5 and 10.6, this Amendment
No. 1 does not amend any other information set forth in the Original Report. This Amendment No. 1 does not reflect events occurring
after the filing of the Original Report and, other than the filing of new versions of Exhibits 10.1, 10.5 and 10.6, does not modify
or update the disclosure in the Original Report in anyway.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. |
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Description |
10.1* |
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License Agreement, dated March 26, 2003, by and between Flamel Technologies, S.A. and SB Pharmco Puerto Rico Inc. (the “2003 License Agreement”) |
10.5* |
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License Agreement, dated November 24, 2004, by and between by and between Flamel Technologies, S.A. and SB Pharmco Puerto Rico Inc. |
10.6* |
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Supply Agreement for Commercial Supply, dated September 30, 2011, by and between Flamel Technologies, S.A. and SmithKline Beecham (Cork) Limited |
| * | Confidential treatment has been requested for the redacted portions of this agreement. A complete
copy of the agreement, including the redacted portions, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 14, 2014 |
FLAMEL TECHNOLOGIES, S.A. |
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By: |
/s/ Michael S. Anderson |
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Name: Michael S. Anderson |
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Title: Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 10.1
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
[***] – THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
LICENSE AGREEMENT
dated March 26, 2003
by and between
Flamel Technologies, S.A.
and
SB Pharmco Puerto Rico Inc.
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
[***] – THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
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DEFINITIONS | |
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LICENSE GRANTS | |
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PAYMENTS | |
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DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIALIZATION AND SUPPLY | |
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | |
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES | |
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CONFIDENTIALITY AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION | |
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INDEMNIFICATION | |
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TERM AND TERMINATION | |
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MISCELLANEOUS | |
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SCHEDULE 1.14 | |
FLAMEL PATENT RIGHTS | |
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FLAMEL WORK PLAN | |
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Existing Studies and Delivery of Clinical
Supplies of Small Particle Micropump | |
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Key Supply Terms | |
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Exceptions To Representations And Warranties | |
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Press Release | |
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Flamel Insurance | |
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
[***] – THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
LICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated March
26, 2003 is made by and between SB Pharmco Puerto Rico, Inc., a GlaxoSmithKline company organized and existing under the laws
of the territory of Puerto Rico, with its principal place of business at Road 172, KM 9.1/Bo. Certenejas, Cidra, Puerto Rico 00639
(hereinafter, "GSK") and Flamel Technologies, S.A., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of France,
with its principal place of business at Parc Club du Moulin a Vent, 33 Avenue du Docteur Georges Levy 69693 Venissieux Cedex,
France, (hereinafter, "Flamel") (each a "Party" and collectively, the "Parties").
R E C I T A L S
WHEREAS, Flamel has developed certain
proprietary technology related to Flamel Micropump Technology (as defined below);
WHEREAS, GSK and Flamel have undertaken
a feasibility study (the "Feasibility Agreement" as defined below) to develop a Formulation (as defined below) by applying
the Flamel Micropump Technology to Carvedilol (as defined below and referred to in the Feasibility Agreement the "Molecule");
WHEREAS, Flamel is the owner of
all right, title and interest in, or otherwise controls, certain Flamel Patent Rights (as defined below) and Flamel Know-How (as
defined below) relating to the use of the Flamel Micropump Technology;
WHEREAS, GSK desires to obtain from
Flamel an exclusive license under the Flamel Patent Rights and Flamel Know-How to discover, develop, make, have made, use, market,
offer to sell, sell and import the Product (as defined below); and
WHEREAS, Flamel desires to grant
to GSK, an exclusive license throughout the world under this Agreement to discover, develop, make, have made, use, market, sell,
offer to sell and import the Product throughout the world under the aforesaid Flamel Patent Rights and Flamel Know-How.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration
of the mutual covenants set forth in this Agreement, GSK and Flamel hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE
1
DEFINITIONS
1.1. "Affiliate"
means any legal entity (such as a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company) that directly or indirectly Controls,
is Controlled by or is under common Control with a Party to this Agreement. For the purposes of this definition, the term "Control"
means: (i) beneficial ownership of at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting securities of a corporation or other business organization
with voting securities (or such lesser percentage required under local jurisdiction); (ii) a fifty percent (50%) or greater interest
in the net assets or profits of a partnership or other business organization without voting securities; or (iii) the ability to
direct the affairs of any such entity.
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
[***] – THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
1.2. "Calendar
Quarter" means a three (3) month period ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31.
1.3. "Carvedilol"
means (1-(9H-carbazol-4-yloxy)-[[2-2(2-methoxyphenoxy)ethyl] amino]-2-propanol), the compound that is known by the generic name
of Carvedilol and including all racemates, chelates, complexes, enantiomers, diastereoisomers, salts, bases, esters, hydrates,
solvates, polymorphs, crystal forms, crystal habits, prodrugs, isotopic or radiolabeled equivalents, metabolites, or the like,
thereof and all mixtures and any of the foregoing, and compositions comprising Carvedilol.
1.4. "Confidential
Information" means (i) any proprietary or confidential information or material in tangible form disclosed by a Party
hereunder that is marked as "Confidential" at the time it is delivered to the receiving Party, and/or (ii) proprietary
or confidential information disclosed orally hereunder that is identified as confidential or proprietary when disclosed and such
disclosure of confidential information is confirmed in writing within a reasonable period of time thereafter by the disclosing
Party.
1.5. "Control,"
"Controls," "Controlled," or "Controlling" means (except
with respect to "Affiliate" as defined in Section 1.1) possession of the ability to grant the licenses or sublicenses
as provided herein without violating the terms of any license agreement or other arrangement with any Third Party, or any government
regulation or statute.
1.6. "Commercially
Reasonable Efforts" means efforts and resources comparable to those used by GSK and its Affiliates for a compound
or product with similar market or commercialization prospects at a similar stage in its product life cycle, taking into account
the stage and risk of development or commercialization of Product, the cost-effectiveness of efforts or resources while optimizing
profitability, the competitiveness of alternative compounds or products that are or are expected to be in the marketplace, the
scope and duration of patent rights or other proprietary rights related to Product, the profitability of Product and alternative
products and other relevant commercial factors.
1.7. "Cost
Of Goods Sold" or "COGS" means Flamel's fully allocated cost of manufacturing, comprising
all direct costs (including but not limited to, labor, materials, energy, utilities, quality control or other costs incurred directly
in the manufacturing of Product that is the active pharmaceutical ingredient thereof) and indirect costs (including but not limited
to administrative labor costs, manufacturing facility and equipment maintenance, relevant insurance, and depreciation of manufacturing
equipment and manufacturing facilities) specifically allocable to the production and delivery of Product to GSK; such calculation
being based upon accepted contract manufacturing industry standards or generally accepted accounting principles.
1.8. "EMEA"
means the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products or any successor agency thereof performing similar functions.
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
[***] – THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
1.9. "Effective
Date" means the date on which this Agreement is executed.
1.10. "FDA"
means the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or any successor agency thereof
performing similar functions.
1.11. "Feasibility
Agreement" means the Feasibility Study Agreement dated April 8, 2002 between SmithKline Beecham Corporation d/b/a
GlaxoSmithKline and Flamel Technologies, S.A., as amended.
1.12. "First
Commercial Sale" means the first sale of Product to a Third Party by GSK or its Affiliate(s) or sublicensee(s) in
a country in the Territory.
1.13. "Flamel
Micropump Technology" means a multiple-dose system containing a large number of microparticles that may be contained
in capsule, tablet, orally dispersible, sachet or suspension formulations. It is expected that the microparticles are released
in the stomach and pass into the small intestine, where each microparticle operates as a miniature delivery system, releasing
the drug at a controlled rate and over an extended period of time.
1.14. "Flamel
Patent Rights" means: (i) all patents and patent applications in existence as of the Effective Date or during the
Term of this Agreement claiming generically or specifically a product or process using the Flamel Micropump Technology; and (ii)
any divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, reissues, reexaminations, patents of additions, extensions or other governmental
actions that extend any of the subject matter of the patent applications or patents in clause (i) above, and any substitutions,
confirmations, registrations or revalidations of any of the foregoing, in each case that is owned or Controlled, in whole or part,
by license, assignment or otherwise by Flamel as of the Effective Date, or during the Term of the Agreement, to the extent Flamel
has the right to license or sublicense such Flamel Patent Rights, and subject to any limitations of any such license or sublicense.
The current list of patent applications and patents encompassed within Flamel Patent Rights is set forth in Schedule 1.14, which
shall be updated by Flamel on a semi-annual basis during the Term of the Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, Flamel Patent
Rights shall include Flamel-Owned Inventions (as defined in Section 5.1.3).
1.15. "Flamel
Know-How" means all ideas, non-public inventions, data, instructions, processes, procedures, formulas, expert opinions
and information, including, without limitation, biological, chemical, toxicological, pharmacological, physical and analytical,
formulation, clinical, analytical, stability, safety, manufacturing and quality control data and information, in each case, that
are necessary or useful for the development, testing, use, manufacture or sale of the Formulation or Product and that is in the
possession of and owned or Controlled by Flamel as of the Effective Date or during the Term of this Agreement. Flamel Know-How
shall include Flamel-Owned Inventions (as defined in Section 5.1.3), but only to the extent that such are not included in Flamel
Patent Rights. Flamel Know-How shall be Confidential Information of Flamel as defined in Section 1.4.
1.16. "Formulation"
means any formulation of Carvedilol developed under the Feasibility Agreement.
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
[***] – THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
1.17. "Full-Time
Equivalent" or "FTE" means the effort equivalent to one (1) full-time employee of Flamel
working on a specific project or task assigned by GSK under this Agreement, who is qualified to perform such work, based on a
total of one thousand, eight hundred and eighty (1,880) hours of work per year, as further explained in Section 3.8 hereof.
1.18. "Licensed
Technology" means Flamel Know-How and Flamel Patent Rights.
1.19. "Joint
Development Committee" means the Joint Development Committee described in Section 4.5.
1.20. "Major
Market" means any one of the following countries: the United Kingdom; France, Spain; Germany; Italy; Japan; or the
United States.
1.21. "Marketing
Authorization Application" or "MAA" means a Marketing Authorization Application submitted
to the EMEA for the purpose of obtaining European Commission approval or any other applications for Registration based on mutual
recognition procedure by the Committee for Proprietary Medicinal Products ("CPMP") for the marketing of a Product for
the countries located within the EU.
1.22. "Marketing
Approval" means the approval of an NDA in the US, the approval of an MAA in the EU, or any corresponding approvals
in any other countries of the Territory, including any pricing and reimbursement approvals in any country of the Territory where
such approvals are required for commercially reasonable launch of a Product in such country.
1.23. "New
Drug Application" or "NDA" means a means a New Drug Application submitted to the FDA to obtain
FDA approval for the marketing of a Product in the United States.
1.24. "Net
Sales" means the actual invoiced gross sales of Product to Third Parties by GSK, its Affiliates or sublicensees,
as recorded by the selling party in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals, less the following to the extent
included in the calculation of invoiced sales:
| (i) | credited allowances
to such Third Party customers for spoiled, damaged, rejected, recalled, outdated and
returned Products and for reasonable retroactive price reductions; |
| (ii) | freight, transportation,
warehousing, storage, postage and insurance invoiced to such Third Party; |
| (iii) | the amounts of
trade and cash discounts actually allowed, to the extent such trade and cash discounts
are specifically allowed on account of the purchase of such Product; |
| (iv) | sales taxes, excise
taxes, use taxes and import/export duties actually due or incurred in connection with
the sales of the Product to any Third Party; |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
[***] – THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
| (v) | reasonable allowances,
adjustments, reimbursements, discounts, chargebacks and rebates granted to Third Parties,
including, but not limited to, rebates given to health care organizations or other Third
Parties, whether during the actual royalty period or not; |
| (vi) | any bona fide payment
made by GSK to government agencies with respect to sales of Product in order to be allowed
to tender the sale of the Product in a given country in the Territory, and any bona fide
payment made by GSK to any Third Parties for assistance provided to GSK in this process;
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| (vii) | actual chargeoffs
for bad debt. |
Sales or transfers of Product among GSK, an Affiliate and/or
a sublicensee shall be excluded from the computation of Net Sales, and no royalties will be payable on such sales.
1.25. "Product"
means any presentation or presentations of Carvedilol that incorporate the Licensed Technology, alone or in combination with other
therapeutically active compounds, for the therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of diseases and conditions in humans in any dosage
or strength.
1.26. "Term"
means the term of this Agreement as set forth in Section 9.1.1.
1.27. "Territory"
[***] provided that, should this Agreement expire as to any country or territory pursuant to Section 9.1, or should GSK terminate
this Agreement as to any country or territory pursuant to Section 9.4, such country or territory shall no longer be considered
within the Territory. As used in this Agreement, "country" shall refer to country or territory, as appropriate.
1.28. "Third
Party(ies)" means any party(ies) other than Flamel, GSK, or an Affiliate of either of them.
1.29. "Valid
Claim" means either: (i) a claim of an issued or unexpired patent within Flamel Patent Rights that has not been held
unenforceable, unpatentable or invalid by a governmental agency or a court of competent jurisdiction in any unappealable or unappealed
decision within the time allowed for appeal, and that has not been admitted to be unenforceable, unpatentable or invalid through
abandonment, reissue, disclaimer or otherwise, or (ii) a claim of a pending patent application within Flamel Patent Rights that
has not been abandoned or finally rejected by Flamel without the possibility of appeal or refiling, such that the claim at issue
has been under examination for less than three (3) years; provided, however, that such three (3) year time limit shall not apply
if Flamel has exercised diligence in pursuing such pending patent application.
1.30. "Work
Plan" means the plan, as described in Sections 4.3 and 4.5, and as forth in Schedule 1.30 to this Agreement, attached
hereto and incorporated herein.
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
[***] – THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
ARTICLE
2
LICENSE GRANTS
2.1. Statement
of Ownership. The Parties agree that GSK owns the Formulation; provided, however, that such ownership shall not be construed
to grant GSK any ownership rights to the Licensed Technology.
2.2. License
Grant from Flamel to GSK. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Flamel hereby grants to GSK an exclusive
license, even as to Flamel, with the right to grant sublicenses, under Licensed Technology, to make, have made, use, sell, offer
for sale and import the Product in the Territory. Subject to the provisions of Article 3 hereof, such right shall expressly include
the right to sublicense all aspects of the development, manufacture and commercialization of the Product without further consent
or approval of Flamel.
2.3. Exclusivity
Covenant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Flamel agrees that Flamel will not develop or grant rights
of any kind to any Third Party under the Licensed Technology related to Carvedilol.
ARTICLE
3
PAYMENTS
3.1. Initial
Fee to Flamel. In partial consideration for the license to Licensed Technology granted to GSK under Section 2.1 of this
Agreement, GSK shall pay to [***] on or before March 31, 2003.
3.2. Milestone
Payments to Flamel. In partial consideration for the license to Licensed Technology granted to GSK under Section 2.1 of
this Agreement, GSK shall pay Flamel the following amounts following the first achievement by Flamel, GSK, its Affiliates or sublicensees,
as applicable, as the case may be, of each of the following milestone events with respect to the Product ("Milestones"):
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
[***] – THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
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provided that:
| (i) | No Milestone shall be paid more than one time; |
| (ii) | Payment shall not be owed for a Milestone Event that
is not achieved; |
| (iii) | The occurrence of all events leading to Milestones shall
be determined by criteria reasonably established by GSK and provided in writing by. GSK to Flamel; |
| (iv) | Milestone payments shall be payable by GSK to Flamel
within forty-five (45) business days after achievement of the Milestone; and |
| (v) | Milestone payments shall be payable when achieved, regardless
of the order in which they are achieved. |
3.3. Royalties.
(a) Royalty
Rate. In partial consideration of the license and rights granted under Section 2.1, GSK shall pay royalties to Flamel
on Net Sales of all Products covered by a Valid Claim equal to (i) [***] of annual Net Sales of such Products up to and including
[***], (ii) [***] on annual Net Sales of such Products in excess of [***] and up to and including [***], and (iii) [***] on annual
Net Sales of such Products in excess of [***].
Example: In the event Net Sales of the Product equal [***],
GSK shall pay a royalty [***], calculated as follows: [***] multiplied by [***], plus [***] multiplied by [***], plus [***] multiplied
by [***].
(b) Payment
of Royalties. Payment of royalties shall be made [***] days after the end of each Calendar Quarter on all Net
Sales of the Product in the preceding quarter ("Quarterly Payment"). Each Quarterly Payment shall be accompanied by
a report detailing the total Net Sales of the Product by country in the Territory for the preceding Calendar Quarter, GSK shall
include in the Quarterly Payment for the fourth Calendar Quarter of each calendar year any additional royalties owed for Net Sales
in the calendar year to which the last Calendar Quarter relates, based on the annual Net Sales. On or before the end of the first
Calendar Quarter following any calendar year, GSK shall reconcile the actual royalties paid to Flamel during the prior calendar
year against the amount of royalties that should have been paid to Flamel during that calendar year. In the event that GSK has
overpaid the royalties due Flamel, GSK shall be entitled to deduct such overpayment from the royalties determined to be due for
the first Calendar Quarter of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the overpayment was made or, if no royalties
are due for the first calendar year, in any subsequent Calendar Quarter in which royalties are due to Flamel. The Net Sales calculation
includes estimated sales adjustments for Medicare/Medicaid and Managed Care Rebates and chargebacks. Upon verification of actual
sales adjustments, actual Net Sales will be reconciled against the estimated Net Sales. Any necessary adjustments, whether in
the form of a credit or a debit, will be reflected in the next quarterly report due Flamel.
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
[***] – THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
3.4. Royalties
on Net Sales Where No Valid Claim of Flamel Patent Rights Exists. In the event that no royalty on certain Net Sales is
paid under Section 3.3 because no Valid Claim exists in a country, as further consideration for the licenses granted to GSK under
Section 2.2 of this Agreement, GSK shall pay to Flamel [***] of the otherwise applicable royalty rate set forth in Section
3.3 on such Net Sales in such country.
3.5. Single
Royalty; Non-Royalty Sales. No royalty shall be payable under Section 3.3.1 above with respect to sales of the Product
among GSK, its Affiliates and sublicensees for resale to a Third Party. In no event shall more than one such royalty be due Flamel
hereunder with respect to the sale of Product, even if such Product is covered by more than one Valid Claim.
3.6. Compulsory
Licenses. Should a compulsory license be granted by Flamel to a Third Party under the applicable laws of any country in
the Territory with respect to Product under the Licensed Technology licensed hereunder to GSK, the royalty rate payable hereunder
for sales of Products in such country will be adjusted to match any lower royalty rate granted to such Third Party for such country,
with respect to the sales of such Products, and during such periods, for which such Third Parties sell under the compulsory license
material quantities of articles that compete with the Products then marketed and sold by GSK in that country comprising the Product
identical to the compound contained in such articles.
3.7. Third
Party Fees or Royalties.
(a) Flamel
shall be fully responsible for obtaining a Third Party license and for the payment of any additional royalties, license fees,
milestones and any and all other payments due to Third Parties where:
| (i) | the use, development, manufacture, marketing, selling
or importing of Product under Licensed Technology is deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to infringe a claim of a patent(s)
owned or controlled by a Third Party in any given country of the Territory and Flamel or GSK licenses such patent(s) in settlement
of such claims; and |
| (ii) | both Parties agree, or it is determined by outside counsel
approved by both Parties, that it is necessary for Flamel to take a license to a Third Party and to pay royalties or other fees
to such Third Party to obtain a license to practice any Third Party's rights in order to manufacture, use, commercialize or develop
a Product under the Licensed Technology in any given country of the Territory. |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
[***] – THE CONFIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED
SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
(b) If
GSK and Flamel together have a reasonable belief that a Third Party may assert a claim or right against GSK or Flamel with respect
to the Licensed Technology that may result in an infringement claim being brought or asserted by such Third Party with respect
to the Licensed Technology, then in such event, GSK may, or may request Flamel to, obtain a license or other settlement with such
Third Party, and if GSK obtains such a license, GSK may offset the costs of such royalties or settlement amounts against payments
otherwise due Flamel. If Flamel obtains such a license, Flamel will bear all costs associated with such license. If GSK alone
has a reasonable belief that a Third Party may assert a claim or right against GSK or Flamel with respect to the Licensed Technology
that may result in an infringement claim being brought or asserted by such Third Party with respect to the Licensed Technology,
but Flamel does not share such belief, GSK may still obtain a license or other settlement with such Third Party at GSK's sole
expense and GSK shall be entitled to submit the matter to arbitration. If the arbitrator determines that the manufacture, use,
commercialization or development of Product under the Licensed Technology impinges upon the intellectual property rights of any
Third Party such that it is necessary for Flamel and/or GSK to pay royalties or other fees to such Third Party to obtain a license
to practice any Third Party's rights in order to manufacture, use, commercialize or develop a Product under the Licensed Technology
in any given country of the Territory, then GSK shall be entitled to offset one hundred percent (100%) of the costs of associated
with such license or settlement against payments otherwise due Flamel. For the avoidance of doubt, if GSK seeks a license to the
Third Party technology that is solely a gastro-retentive technology, then the costs of such license will be borne solely by GSK.
3.8. Flamel
FTE Payments. As consideration for work conducted by Flamel FTE's as authorized by GSK, GSK shall pay Flamel per year
per Flamel FTE at a rate of [***] per hour, which rate shall increase each calendar year upon the anniversary date of the Effective
Date by a factor to be agreed between the Parties as reasonably reflecting the prevailing rate of inflation in France in the previous
calendar year but no greater than [***], and shall reimburse Flamel for all GSK pre-approved out-of-pocket costs and
expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable travel and hotel costs) as authorized by GSK. GSK shall make payment to Flamel
on a quarterly basis for work conducted by Flamel and authorized by GSK within [***] days of receipt of an invoice from
Flamel. Each invoice shall describe in detail the work performed by Flamel FTE's and a breakdown of hours of work performed, as
is customary for the industry and the type of work being performed. All FTE's shall be deemed employees of Flamel and Flamel shall
be responsible for paying all FTE's salaries, benefits, and payroll (or similar) taxes. It is understood that Flamel shall keep
weekly records of the FTE costs which shall be sufficient for purposes of this Agreement.
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3.9. Right
to Offset. The Parties agree that in the event that any payment obligation on the part of Flamel to GSK under the terms
of this Agreement is not made by Flamel when such payment is due, then in such event and as long as such amount remains unpaid,
GSK shall be entitled to offset such unpaid amount against any amounts which may otherwise be due to Flamel from GSK. In the event
that GSK is required to pay a license payment in the form of a lump sum payment or an ongoing royalty stream to a Third Party
as part of a settlement of a patent infringement claim, suit or proceeding relating to the license granted under Section 2.2 of
this Agreement, or in the event that there has been an error in the calculation of 14TE costs or Cost of Goods Sold resulting
in an overpayment by GSK to Flamel for such FTE's or Product, GSK shall be entitled to offset such payment(s), or overpayment,
as the case may be, from the royalties due Flamel under this Agreement.
3.10. Currencies.
Payments under this Agreement shall be made in United States Dollars. Revenues and expenses for each country shall be converted
into United States Dollars using the applicable exchange rate for converting such local currency to the United States Dollar in
accordance with the exchange rates reasonably used by GSK in producing its financial accounts at the time.
3.11. Manner
of Payment. All sums due to Flamel under this Agreement shall be payable in US dollars by wire transfer in immediately
available funds to the designated account below in accordance with the following wire instructions, or such other account and
instructions as may from time to time be designated in writing by an officer of Flamel:
Bank: |
Citibank F.S.B. |
ABA Number: |
254070116 |
Account Name: |
Flamel Technologies, S.A. |
Account Number: |
6678 8404 |
GSK shall use its reasonable efforts to
notify Flamel as to the date and amount of any such wire transfer to Flamel at least two (2) business days prior to such transfer.
3.12. Tax
Withholding. GSK may withhold taxes in the event that revenue authorities in any country require the withholding of taxes
on amounts paid hereunder to Flame. GSK will deduct such taxes from such payment and will be paid by GSK to the proper taxing
authority on behalf of Flamel. GSK will procure a tax receipt or provide such other proof of payment for any such withholding
evidencing payment of such taxes, which will be forwarded to Flamel. GSK agrees to assist Flamel in claiming exemption from such
deductions or withholdings under any applicable double taxation or similar agreement or treaty.
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3.13. Financial
Records and Audits.
(a) Flamel's
Right to Audit. Flamel, at its own cost, through an independent auditor reasonably acceptable to GSK, may inspect and audit
the records of GSK pertaining to the sale of Product and any estimated or actual royalties due to Flamel under Section 3.3.
GSK shall provide such auditors with access to the records during reasonable business hours. Such access need not be given to
any such set of records more often than once each calendar year, or more than three (3) years after the date of any report to
be audited, and the auditors shall report to Flamel only the amount of royalty due, based on good faith estimates of Net
Sales. Flamel shall provide GSK with written notice of its election to inspect and audit the records related to the royalty
due hereunder not less than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed date of review of GSK's records by Flamel's auditors. GSK
shall maintain sufficient records to permit the inspection and auditing permitted hereunder for three (3) years after the
date of each respective reporting period. GSK shall prepare its records and reports according to the generally accepted
accounting principles of the United Kingdom. The auditor's review shall be limited to determining whether a good faith
estimate was used in the royalty calculation, and shall not be based upon whether such estimate was, in fact subsequently
determined to be less than the actual Net Sales. Should the auditor find any underpayment of royalties paid as a result of
such quarterly estimates not being conducted in good faith, GSK shall promptly pay Flamel the amount of such underpayment,
plus interest at the rate of [***] per month or portion thereof on the amount of any underpayment from the date payment was
due, and shall reimburse Flamel for the cost of the audit should such underpayment equal or exceed [***] of royalties paid
during the time period audited. Should the auditor find any underpayment of royalties based upon the reconciled annual Net
Sales, GSK shall promptly pay Flamel the amount of such underpayment, plus interest at the rate of [***] per month or portion
thereof on the amount of any underpayment from the date payment was due, and shall reimburse Flamel for the cost of the audit
should such underpayment equal or exceed [***] of royalties paid during the time period audited.
(b) GSK's
Right to Audit. GSK, at its own cost, through an independent auditor reasonably acceptable to Flamel, may inspect and
audit the records of Flamel pertaining to 1i and manufacturing costs, including the calculation of Cost of Goods Sold. Flamel
shall provide such auditors with access to the records during reasonable business hours. Such access need not be given to any
such set of records more often than once each calendar year, or more than three (3) years after the Effective Date, and the auditors
shall report to GSK only as to whether an error was made in the calculation of FIE costs or Cost of Goods Sold. GSK shall provide
FLAMEL with written notice of its election to inspect and audit the records related to FTE costs and the Cost of Goods Sold calculation
not less than thirty (30) days prior to the proposed date of review of Flamel's records by GSK's auditors. Flamel shall maintain
sufficient records to permit the inspection and auditing permitted hereunder for three (3) years after the Effective Date. Should
the auditor find any error, GSK shall be entitled to offset such overpayment in accordance with Section 3.9.
ARTICLE
4
DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIALIZATION AND SUPPLY
4.1. Responsibility
for Product Development and Commercialization by GSK. GSK shall undertake and resource all development of Product in the
Territory so long as it retains full rights thereto under this Agreement, and shall bear all costs it incurs in conducting such
development, including, without limitation, expenses incurred in conducting clinical trials. GSK shall be responsible, at its
sole expense on a country-by-country basis, for the commercialization and distribution of the Product in the Territory so long
as GSK retains rights, on a country-by-country basis, thereto under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the first two sentences of
this Section 4.1, GSK has the sole discretion, using its reasonable business judgment, to decide whether to develop or commercialize
Product in any country in the Territory.
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4.2. Flamel
Technology Transfer. Within fifteen (15) days of GSK's request, Flamel shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to
promptly transfer, or cause to be transferred to GSK, a copy of Flamel Know-How relating to Flamel Micropump Technology, the Formulation
and the Product, to enable GSK to develop, manufacture and commercialize Product, at GSK's expense. Such technology shall include,
at a minimum, the information set forth in Schedule 1.30 to this Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
4.3. Flamel
Assistance. From time to time, GSK may request Flamel's assistance in the development and commercialization, of the Formulation
or Product and Flamel shall perform such work as is reasonably requested by GSK in a written statement of work that shall include
an estimate of the costs of such work and authorized in writing by the JDC. GSK will compensate Flamel for such authorized work
performed in accordance with such statement of work pursuant to Section 3.8.
4.4. Development
and Filing by GSK. GSK shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to file an NDA for a Product in the United States in
a timely manner, consistent with the development plan for the Product and taking into consideration the regulatory and commercial
climate and scientific and clinical requirements for the development of the Product. GSK shall keep Flamel apprised of its timings
for such filing and all progress via the JDC set forth in Section 4.5, including reasons for any changes to such filings. From
time to time, GSK may request Flamel's assistance in the preparation of the NDA and/or the MAA, and Flamel shall perform such
work as is reasonably requested by GSK. GSK will compensate Flamel for such work pursuant to Section 3.8.
4.5. Joint
Development Committee. Promptly after the Effective Date, the Parties shall establish a Joint Development Committee ("JDC").
The JDC shall be chaired by GSK and GSK shall be responsible for the issuance of all meeting minutes. The JDC shall have the responsibility
to oversee, review, coordinate and expedite the transfer of technology and the development of Product and the progress of work
being conducted under the Work Plan, and to update the Work Plan from time to time. The JDC shall be comprised of three (3) GSK
representatives and three (3) Flamel representatives. The JDC shall meet quarterly, or as more or less often as otherwise agreed
by the Parties, at such locations as the Parties agree. Any decision that cannot be made unanimously by the JDC shall be discussed
by the appropriate representatives of the Parties; provided that, in the event of continued disagreement, or otherwise, GSK shall
make all final decisions regarding the conduct and progress of the development and commercialization of Product.
4.6. Completion
of Existing Studies initiated by Flamel prior the Effective Date. The Parties acknowledge that Flamel is conducting additional
studies with respect to the Flamel Micropump Technology and Carvedilol. These studies are listed in Schedule 4.6. Flamel agrees
to complete these studies pursuant to the terms of the Feasibility Agreement and will provide such necessary quantities and doses
of clinical trial materials as listed on Schedule 4.6 of the "small particle micropump" to GSK.
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4.7. Supply.
Within ninety (90) days after the Effective Date, the Parties shall negotiate the terms of supply for Phase II clinical supply
of Product, and, if in GSK's reasonable judgement, GSK requires Flamel to supply a portion or all of GSK's requirements of the
Formulation or Product for Phase III and/or commercial supply, the Parties will negotiate the terms of such supply in a definitive
agreement (the "Supply Agreement"). The Supply Agreement will contain terms and conditions as are customary on the pharmaceutical
industry and shall include, but not be limited to terms covering the quality, specifications, yield, quantity, payment, batch
failure, change control, regulatory obligations and audits, audit rights for GSK consistent with rights granted herein, information
related to manufacture of Product and the Formulation, QA release, testing and shipping requirements. All supply of Product for
Phase II or Phase III clinical studies shall be at a price equal to [***]. All supply of Product for commercial sale shall be
at a price equal to [***]. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and irrespective of the audit provisions contained in the Supply Agreement,
GSK shall be entitled to conduct an audit of Flamel's manufacturing facilities prior to the implementation of the Supply Agreement
for the purpose of ascertaining the commercial readiness of Flamel to manufacture Product. Such audit shall occur upon advance
reasonable notice, in writing, delivered at least five (5) days' prior such audit and no more than once per annum.
ARTICLE
5
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
5.1. Ownership
of Inventions.
5.1.1. Inventions
under the Feasibility Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, all inventions owned by GSK under the
Feasibility Agreement shall continue to be the exclusive property of GSK, and all inventions owned by Flamel under the Feasibility
Agreement shall continue to be the exclusive property of Flamel.
5.1.2. GSK
Ownership. Flamel shall promptly disclose to GSK any inventions or improvements made or conceived by Flamel, or any person
under Flamel's supervision, either alone or jointly in the course of or as a result of the work under the Feasibility Agreement,
or hereunder that pertain to Carvedilol, the Formulation and/or Product (the "GSK-Owned Inventions). All inventions resulting
from the Feasibility Agreement or hereunder that relate to Carvedilol, the Formulation and/or Product shall be owned by GSK irrespective
of whether the inventor is an employee of Flamel or GSK or whether there are joint inventors, some of whom are employees of Flamel
and some of whom are employees of GSK. GSK shall have the right to file patent applications on any such GSK-Owned Inventions and
shall receive the cooperation of the employees of Flamel in preparing such patent applications.
5.1.3. Flamel
Ownership. GSK shall promptly disclose to Flamel any inventions or improvements that pertain solely to the Flamel Micropump
Technology made or conceived by GSK, or any person under GSK's supervision, either alone or jointly in the course of or as a result
of work under the Feasibility Agreement or hereunder, or as a result of information supplied hereunder that pertain to the Flamel
Micropump Technology (the "Flamel-Owned Inventions"). All inventions resulting from the Feasibility Agreement or hereunder
relating solely to the Flamel Micropump Technology shall be owned by Flamel irrespective of whether the inventor is an employee
of Flamel or GSK or whether there are joint inventors, some whom are employees of Flamel and some of whom are employees of GSK.
Flamel shall have the right to file patent applications on any such Flamel-Owned Inventions and shall receive the cooperation
of the employees of GSK in preparing such patent applications.
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5.2. Disclosure
of Flamel Patent Rights. Flamel warrants and represents that it has disclosed, or promptly after the Effective Date hereof,
will disclose to GSK the complete texts of all Flamel Patent Rights including all patent applications filed by Flamel as of the
Effective Date that relate or may reasonably relate to the Formulation and/or Product. Flamel warrants and represents that it
has disclosed all information received as of the Effective Date concerning the institution or possible institution of any interference,
opposition, re-examination, reissue, revocation, nullification or any official proceeding involving a Flamel Patent Right anywhere
in the Territory. Flamel further warrants and represents that it will disclose to GSK the complete texts of all Flamel Patent
Rights, including all patent applications filed by Flamel after the Effective Date that relate, or may reasonably relate to the
Formulation and/or the Product as well as all information received after the Effective Date concerning the institution or possible
institution of any interference, opposition, re-examination, reissue, revocation, nullification or any official proceeding involving
a Flamel. Patent Right anywhere in the Territory. GSK shall have the right to review all such pending applications to the extent
that they may have a material impact on the Product and other proceedings and make recommendations to Flamel concerning them and
their conduct. Flamel agrees to keep GSK promptly and fully informed of the course of patent prosecution or other proceedings
by means that include providing GSK with copies of substantive communications, search reports and Third Party observations submitted
to or received from patent offices throughout the Territory. GSK shall provide such patent consultation to Flamel at no cost to
Flamel and shall treat all information disclosed to it under this Section as confidential and subject to the provisions of this
Agreement.
5.3. Filing,
Prosecution, Maintenance. Each Party shall promptly notify the other on at least a quarterly basis, upon the making, conceiving
or reducing to practice of any intellectual property, invention or discovery referred to in Section 5.1. With respect to any such
invention:
(a) GSK
shall have the first right, using in-house or outside legal counsel selected at GSK's sole discretion, to prepare, file, prosecute,
maintain and extend patent applications and patents concerning all such GSK Owned Inventions in countries of GSK's choice throughout
the Territory, for which GSK shall bear the costs relating to such activities which occur at GSK's request or direction. GSK shall
solicit Flamel's advice and review of the nature and text of any such patent applications to the extent such are related to the
Flamel Micropump Technology and important prosecution matters related thereto in reasonably sufficient time prior to filing thereof,
and GSK shall take into account Flamel's reasonable comments related thereto.
(b) Flamel
shall have the first right, using in-house or outside legal counsel selected at Flamel's sole discretion, to prepare, file, prosecute,
maintain and extend patent applications and patents concerning all such Flamel Owned Inventions in countries of Flamel's choice
throughout the Territory, for which Flamel shall bear the costs. Flamel shall solicit GSK's advice and review of the nature and
text of such patent applications to the extent such are related to the Product or the Formulation and important prosecution matters
related thereto in reasonably sufficient time prior to filing thereof, and Flamel shall take into account GSK's reasonable comments
related thereto.
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(c) If
Flamel, prior or subsequent to filing patent applications on any Flamel Patent Rights that are owned in whole by Flamel and are
necessary or reasonably related to the Formulation and/or the Product and Flamel elects not to file, prosecute or maintain such
patent applications or ensuing patents or claims encompassed by such patent applications or ensuing patents in any country of
the Territory, Flamel shall give GSK notice thereof within a reasonable period prior to allowing such patent applications or patents
or such claims encompassed by such patent applications or patents to lapse or become abandoned or unenforceable, and GSK shall
thereafter have the right, at its sole expense and for Flamel's benefit, to prepare, file, prosecute and maintain patent applications
and patents or divisional applications related to such claims encompassed by such patent applications or patents concerning all
such inventions and discoveries in countries of its choice throughout the world.
(d) Each
of Flamel and GSK shall hold all information it presently knows or acquires under this Section that is related to all such patents
and patent applications as confidential and subject to the provisions of Article 7 of this Agreement.
(e) Each
Party shall cooperate with the other as reasonably requested to effect the provisions of this Section 5.3.
5.4. Flamel
Patent Rights. In the event that a Party learns that any Flamel Patent Rights necessary for the development, manufacture,
use and/or sale of a Product are infringed or misappropriated by activities by a Third Party in any country in the Territory relating
to Product, or are subject to a declaratory judgment action arising from such infringement in such country, such Party shall promptly
notify the other Party hereto. GSK shall have the initial right (but not the obligation) to enforce such Flamel Patent Rights,
or defend any declaratory judgment action with respect thereto, at its expense, and to use Flamel's name in connection therewith;
provided that such use without Flamel's written consent may only occur where required by law for GSK to bring such action. In
the event that GSK fails to initiate a suit to enforce such Flamel Patent Rights against such a Third Party in any jurisdiction
in the Territory within ninety (90) days after notification of such infringement, Flamel may initiate such suit in the name of
the Flamel with regard to the applicable Flamel Patent Rights against such infringement, at the expense of Flamel, and to use
GSK's name in connection therewith. The Party involved in any such claim, suit or proceeding (the "Enforcing Party"),
shall keep the other Party hereto reasonably informed of the progress of any such claim, suit or proceeding. Flamel and GSK shall
recover their respective actual out-of-pocket expenses, or equitable proportions thereof, associated with any litigation or settlement
thereof from any recovery made by any Party. Any excess amount shall be distributed between the Enforcing Party and the other
party in the ratio equivalent to the profit GSK derives from Product in the Territory relative to the royalty Flamel derives from
Product in the Territory, with the Enforcing Party receiving the larger proportion of the excess amount.
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5.5. Infringement
Claims. If the manufacture, sale or use of Product in the Territory pursuant to this Agreement results in any claim, suit
or proceeding alleging patent infringement against Flamel or GSK, such Party shall promptly notify the other Party hereto. If
GSK is not named as a Party in such a claim, suit or proceeding, GSK may, at its own expense and through counsel of its own choice,
seek leave to intervene in such claim, suit or proceeding. Flamel agrees not to oppose such intervention. If GSK, and not Flamel,
is named as a Party to such claim, suit or proceeding, GSK shall have the right to control the defense and settlement of such
claim, suit or proceeding, at its own expense, using counsel of its own choice, however Flamel, at its own expense and through
counsel of its own choice, may seek to intervene if the claim, suit or proceeding relates to the commercialization of the Product,
and in such event, GSK agrees not to oppose such intervention. If GSK is named as a Party and Flamel shall, at any time, tender
its defense to GSK, then GSK shall defend Flamel in such claim, suit or proceeding, at GSK's own expense and through counsel of
its own choice, and GSK shall control the defense and settlement of any such claim, suit or proceeding; provided, GSK shall not
enter into any agreement which (i) extends or purports to exercise GSK's rights under Licensed Technology beyond the rights granted
pursuant to this Agreement, (ii) makes any admission regarding (a) wrongdoing on the part of Flamel, or (b) the invalidity, unenforceability
or absence of infringement of any Flamel Patent Rights, without the prior written consent of Flamel, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. The Parties shall cooperate with each other in connection with any such claim, suit or proceeding and shall
keep each other reasonably informed of all material developments in connection with any such claim, suit or proceeding. Nothing
in this Section 5.5 shall limit or modify the provisions of Article 8, which may apply to such infringement claims as discussed
herein.
5.6. Litigation
Activities Update. The Parties shall keep one another informed of the status and of their respective activities regarding
any litigation or settlement thereof concerning Product; provided however that no settlement or consent judgment or other voluntary
final disposition of any suit defended or action brought by a Party pursuant to this Article 5 may be entered into without the
written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
5.7. Trademarks.
GSK, its Affiliates, and its sublicensees shall have the right to market Product under their own labels, tradenames, and trademark(s)
(collectively, the "GSK Marks") and GSK shall solely own such trademarks, labels and tradenames. GSK shall be responsible
for the selection of all GSK Marks that it employs in connection with Product in the Territory and shall own and control such
GSK Marks and retain ownership upon termination or expiration of this Agreement. GSK shall be responsible for filing, registering
and maintaining any GSK Marks throughout the Territory.
ARTICLE
6
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
6.1. Flamel
Representations and Warranties. As of the Effective Date, Flamel represents and warrants to GSK that:
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(a) Flamel
has full Control of the Licensed Technology to grant the rights and licenses granted under Section 2.2, and that Flamel otherwise
has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement;
(b) there
are no existing or threatened actions, suits or claims pending against Flame' with respect to the Licensed Technology;
(c) there
are no existing or threatened actions, suits or claims pending against Flamel with respect to Flamel's right to enter into and
perform Flamel's obligations under this Agreement;
(d) Flamel
has not granted, nor will Flamel grant during the Term of this Agreement, any right, license or interest in or to the Licensed
Technology that is in conflict with the rights or licenses granted under this Agreement, nor as of the Effective Date, has Flamel
encumbered any Flamel Know-How and/or Flamel Patent Rights;
(e) to
the best of Flamel's knowledge, there is nothing in any Third Party agreement Flamel has entered into that in any way will limit
Flamel's ability to perform all of the obligations undertaken by Flamel hereunder, and that Flamel will not enter into any agreement
after the Effective Date under which Flamel would incur any such limitations;
(f) Flamel
has no knowledge from which Flamel concludes that the Flamel Patent Rights are invalid or that their exercise would infringe patent
rights of Third Parties;
(g) Flamel
has no knowledge from which Flamel concludes that the use of Flamel Know-How by GSK as contemplated by this Agreement would constitute
a misappropriation of a Third Party's trade secrets;
(h) Flamel
has not intentionally omitted to furnish GSK with any information requested by GSK, nor intentionally concealed from GSK, any
information in its possession concerning the Licensed Technology or Product, or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,
that would be material to GSK's decision to enter into this Agreement and to undertake the commitments and obligations set forth
herein;
(i) Flamel
has not intentionally concealed from GSK the existence of any data or information concerning the Licensed Technology or the Product
that suggests that there may exist quality, toxicity, safety and/or efficacy concerns that may materially impair the utility and/or
safety of Product, or anticipated components thereof; and
(j) to
the best of Flamel's knowledge, Flamel has obtained, and will continue to obtain, the assignment of all interests and all rights
of any and all Third Parties (including employees) which enable Flamel to grant the license under Section 2.2.
6.2. GSK
Representations and Warranties. GSK represents and warrants to Flamel that, as of the Effective Date:
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(a) GSK
has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement;
(b) there
are no existing or threatened actions, suits or claims pending against GSK with respect to GSK's right to enter into and perform
GSK's obligations under this Agreement, other than as set forth on Schedule 6.2 hereto;
(c) to
the best of GSK's knowledge, there is nothing in any Third Party agreement GSK has entered into, other than as set forth on Schedule
6.2 hereto, that, in any way, will limit GSK's ability to perform all of the obligations undertaken by GSK hereunder; and
(d) GSK
has not omitted to furnish Flamel with, nor intentionally concealed from Flamel, any information in its possession concerning
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, which would be material to Flames decision to enter into this Agreement and to
undertake the commitments and obligations set forth herein.
6.3. Disclaimer
of Warranties. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR MANDATED BY APPLICABLE LAW (WITHOUT THE RIGHT
TO WAIVE OR DISCLAIM), NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ANY TECHNOLOGY, GOODS,
SERVICES, RIGHTS, OR OTHER SUBJECT MA ITE,R OF THIS AGREEMENT AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS
OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
ARTICLE
7
CONFIDENTIALITY AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION
7.1. Confidential
Information. Except as expressly provided herein, the Parties agree that, for the Term of this Agreement and for five
(5) years thereafter, the receiving Party shall keep completely confidential and shall not publish or otherwise disclose and shall
not use for any purpose except for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement any Confidential Information furnished to it by
the disclosing Party hereto pursuant to this Agreement, except that to the extent that it can be established by the receiving
Party by competent proof that such Confidential Information:
| (i) | was already known to the receiving Party, other than
under an obligation of confidentiality, at the time of disclosure; |
| (ii) | was generally available to the public or otherwise part
of the public domain at the time of its disclosure to the receiving Party; |
| (iii) | became generally available to the public or otherwise
part of the public domain after its disclosure and other than through any act or omission of the receiving Party in breach of
this Agreement; |
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| (iv) | was independently developed by the receiving Party without
reference to any information or materials disclosed by the disclosing Party; or |
| (v) | was subsequently disclosed to the receiving Party by
a person other than a Party without breach of any legal obligation to the disclosing Party. |
7.2. Permitted
Disclosures. Each Party hereto may disclose the other's Confidential Information to the extent such disclosure is reasonably
necessary in connection with the conduct of the development activities to be conducted hereunder, in filing or prosecuting patent
applications, prosecuting or defending litigation, complying with applicable governmental regulations or otherwise submitting
information to tax or other governmental authorities, conducting clinical trials, or making a permitted sublicense or otherwise
exercising its rights hereunder, provided that if a Party is required to make any such disclosure of another Party's Confidential
Information, other than pursuant to a confidentiality agreement, it will give reasonable advance notice to the latter Party of
such disclosure and, save to the extent inappropriate in the case of patent applications, will use its best efforts to secure
confidential treatment of such information prior to its disclosure (whether through protective orders or otherwise).
7.3. Public
Announcements. No public announcement or any other disclosure, including under a Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement,
to Third Parties concerning the existence of, terms, or subject matter or termination of this Agreement shall be made, either
directly or indirectly, by any Party to this Agreement, except as may be legally required or as may be required for recording
purposes, without first obtaining the written approval of the other Party and agreement upon the nature and text of such announcement
or disclosure; provided, however, that in the case of disclosures made by Flamel to a bona fide financial analyst for modeling
and valuation purposes under a confidentiality agreement, Flamel shall provide GSK advance written notice of such disclosure (as
set forth below), but shall not be obligated to obtain GSK's consent. The Party desiring to make any such public announcement
or other disclosure (including those which are legally required or may be required for recording purposes) shall inform the other
Party of the proposed announcement or disclosure in reasonably sufficient time prior to public release, which shall be at least
five (5) business days prior to release of such proposed announcement or disclosure, and shall provide the other Party with a
written copy thereof, in order to allow such other Party to comment upon such announcement or disclosure. Each Party agrees that
it shall cooperate fully with the other with respect to all disclosures regarding this Agreement to the Securities Exchange Commission
and any other governmental or regulatory agencies, including requests for confidential treatment of proprietary information of
either Party included in any such disclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties shall agree upon a press release to announce
the execution of this Agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Schedule 7.3. Thereafter, Flamel and GSK may each
disclose to Third Parties the information contained in such press release without the need for further approval by the other.
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SEPARATELY WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
7.4. Third
Party Publications. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent GSK from disclosing any information received from Flamel
hereunder: (i) to a Third Party contract manufacturer of GSK, subject to the consent of Flamel, such consent not to be unreasonably
withheld; or (ii) to an Affiliate, sublicensee, distributor, Third Party research or clinical contractor, of GSK, without the
consent of Flamel, provided, that in all cases of disclosure under clause (i) or (ii) above, the party to whom such disclosure
is made shall have undertaken a similar obligation of confidentiality with respect to the Confidential Information. Neither Party
shall submit for written or oral publication any manuscript, abstract or the like which includes data or other information pertaining
to Product or Formulation without first obtaining the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, and shall be given or refused no later than thirty (30) days from the date of receipt by the reviewing Party.
7.5. Bankruptcy.
All Confidential Information disclosed by one Party to the other shall remain the intellectual property of the disclosing Party.
In the event that a court or other legal or administrative tribunal, directly or through an appointed master, trustee or receiver,
assumes partial or complete control over the assets of a Party to this Agreement based on the insolvency or bankruptcy of such
Party, the bankrupt or insolvent Party shall promptly notify the court or other tribunal (i) that Confidential Information received
from the other Party under this Agreement remains the property of the other Party, and (ii) of the confidentiality obligations
under this Agreement. In addition, the bankrupt or insolvent party shall, to the extent permitted by law, take all steps necessary
or desirable to maintain the confidentiality of the other party's Confidential Information and to ensure that the court, other
tribunal or appointee maintains such information in confidence in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE
8
INDEMNIFICATION
8.1. Indemnification
of GSK. Flamel shall indemnify and hold harmless GSK and its Affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees,
agents and counsel, and the successors and assigns of the foregoing (the "GSK Indemnitees"), from and against any and
all liabilities, damages, losses, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' and professional fees and other expenses
of litigation and/or arbitration) resulting from a claim, suit or proceeding brought by a Third Party against a GSK Indemnitee,
arising from or occurring as a result of: (i) the infringement of a Third Party's patent rights, trademarks or other intellectual
property rights by reason the grant of an exclusive license to GSK, or the manufacture by GSK, an Affiliate, or a Third Party,
or the use, sale, offer to sell, or importation by GSK in the Territory, in accordance with Article 2 of this Agreement; or (ii)
the development and/or manufacture of Product by Flamel or its Affiliates or sublicensees; or (iii) Flamel's material breach of
any representation or warranty set forth in Section 6.1.1, except, in each case, to the extent caused by the negligence or willful
misconduct of GSK or to the extent that GSK is obligated to indemnify Flamel under Section 8.2 below.
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8.2. Indemnification
of Flamel. GSK and its Affiliates shall indemnify and hold harmless Flamel and its Affiliates and their respective directors,
officers, employees, agents and counsel and the successors and assigns of the foregoing (the "Flamel Indemnitees"), from
and against any and all liabilities, damages, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' and professional fees and other
expenses of litigation and/or arbitration) resulting from a claim, suit or proceeding brought by a Third Party against a Flamel
Indemnitee or a sublicensee, arising from or occurring as a result of: (i) the development, manufacture, marketing and/or commercialization
of Product by GSK or its Affiliates or sublicensee; or (iii) GSK's material breach of any representation or warranty set forth
in Section 6.1.2 except, in each case, to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Flamel or to the extent
that Flamel is obligated to indemnify GSK under Section 8.1.
8.3. Procedure.
A Party (the "Indemnitee") that intends to claim indemnification under this Article 8 shall promptly notify the other
Party (the "Indemnitor") in writing of any loss, claim, damage, liability or action in respect of which the Indemnitee
or any of its Affiliates, sublicensees or their directors, officers, employees, agents or counsel intend to claim such indemnification,
and the Indemnitor shall have the right to participate in, and, to the extent the Indemnitor so desires, to assume the defense
thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the Parties. The indemnity agreement in this Article 9 shall not apply to amounts
paid in settlement of any loss, claim, damage, liability or action if such settlement is made without the consent of the Indemnitor,
which consent shall not be withheld unreasonably. The failure to deliver written notice to the Indemnitor within a reasonable time
after the commencement of any such action, if prejudicial to its ability to defend such action, shall relieve such Indemnitor of
any liability to the Indemnitee under this Article 8. At the Indemnitor's request, the Indemnitee under this Article 8, and its
employees and agents, shall cooperate fully with the Indemnitor and its legal representatives in the investigation and defense
of any action, claim or liability covered by this indemnification and provide full information with respect thereto.
8.4. Insurance
Provisions. Immediately upon the first administration of Product to a human in the Territory by GSK, its Affiliates or
its sublicensees, and for a period of five (5) years after the expiration of this Agreement or the earlier termination thereof,
Flamel shall obtain and/or maintain, respectively, at its sole cost and expense, product liability insurance in amounts set forth
on Schedule 8.4. Such product liability insurance shall insure against all liability, including personal injury, physical injury,
or property damage arising out of the manufacture, sale, distribution, or marketing of Product in the Territory attributable to
Flamel. Flamel shall provide written proof of the existence of such insurance to GSK upon request. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Flamel may satisfy its obligations under this Section 8.4 through self-insurance to the same extent.
8.5. Consequential
Damages. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR THEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, TREBLE
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THIS LIMITATION SHALL
NOT LIMIT THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION OF SUCH PARTY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 8.1 AND 8.2 OF THIS ARTICLE 8 FOR SUCH
DAMAGES CLAIMED BY A THIRD PARTY AND NOTHING IN THIS SECTION 8.5 IS INTENDED TO LIMIT GSK'S PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS EXPRESSLY REQUIRED
UNDER ARTICLE 3.
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ARTICLE
9
TERM
AND TERMINATION
9.1. Term
and Termination by GSK.
9.1.1. Term.
This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and unless otherwise terminated pursuant to Section 9.2, 9.3 or
9.4, shall continue in full force and effect on a country by country basis until the later of: (1) ten (10) years from the
date of the First Commercial Sale of Product in such country, or (2) the expiration of the last to expire Flamel Patent Right
in such country.
9.1.2. Royalty
Expiration. Upon expiration of GSK's royalty obligations under Section 9.1.1, GSK shall have a fully paid up, royalty free,
perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide license, with the right to sublicense and GSK shall be free to make, have made,
use and sell Product and to use Flamel Know-How in the Territory, without further royalty payments or any other remuneration to
Flamel.
9.2. Termination
for Material Breach. Either Party may terminate this Agreement in the event the other Party has materially breached or
defaulted in the performance of any of its obligations hereunder, and if such default is not corrected within [***] days
after receiving written notice from the other Party with respect to such default, such other Party shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement by giving written notice to the Party in default, provided the notice of termination is given within one (1) year
of when the Party giving notice knew of the default and prior to correction of the default; provided that the time period for providing
such notice of termination shall be extended for so long as the Parties are engaged in good faith negotiations to resolve the situation.
9.3. Termination
for Insolvency; Retention of License. If voluntary or involuntary proceedings by or against a Party are instituted in bankruptcy
under any insolvency law, or a receiver or custodian is appointed for such Party, or proceedings are instituted by or against such
Party for corporate reorganization or the dissolution of such Party, which proceedings, if involuntary, shall not have been dismissed
within sixty (60) days after the date of filing, or if such Party makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or substantially
all of the assets of such Party are seized or attached and not released within sixty (60) days thereafter, the other Party may
immediately terminate this Agreement effective upon notice of such termination. Notwithstanding the bankruptcy of a Party, or the
impairment of performance by a Party of its obligations under this Agreement as a result of bankruptcy or insolvency of such Party,
and subject to such Party's rights to terminate this Agreement for reasons other than bankruptcy or insolvency as expressly provided
in this Agreement, the other Party shall be entitled to retain the licenses under the terms and conditions granted herein.
9.4. Termination
for Convenience by GSK. GSK may terminate this Agreement in its sole discretion for any reason on a country-by-country
basis, or in its entirety, by giving Flamel at least ninety (90) days written notice thereof at any time.
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9.5. General
Effect of Termination.
9.5.1. Accrued
Obligations. Termination of this Agreement for any reason shall not release any Party hereto from any liability that, at
the time of such termination, has already accrued to the other Party or that is attributable to a period prior to such termination,
nor preclude either Party from pursuing any rights and remedies it may have hereunder or at law or in equity that have accrued
or are based upon any event occurring prior to such termination.
9.5.2. Return
of Materials. Upon any termination of this Agreement, GSK and Flamel shall promptly return to the other Party all materials
and tangible Confidential Information received from the other Party (except one copy of which may be retained by legal counsel
for archival purposes).
9.5.3. Stock
on Hand. In the event this Agreement is terminated for any reason after commencement of commercial sales of Product by
GSK and/or its Affiliates and sublicensees, GSK and its Affiliates and sublicensees shall have the right to sell or otherwise dispose
of the stock of any Products then on hand for a period of six (6) months after the date of termination, subject to Article 3 and
the other applicable terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, royalty obligations.
9.5.4. Licenses.
In the event of termination by GSK pursuant to Section 9.4 or termination by Flamel under Section 9.2 due to GSK's material breach,
the licenses granted to GSK under Section 2.1 shall terminate. In the event of termination by GSK pursuant to Section 9.2 due to
Flamel's material breach, all licenses granted by Flamel to GSK under Section 2.1 shall survive and continue in full force, and
GSK shall be obligated to continue to make payments under Article 3 to Flamel to the extent GSK continues to develop, use, market,
sell or import Product in the Territory.
9.5.5. Survival
of Section 2.3. In the event of termination by GSK pursuant to Section 9.2, 9.3, or 9.4, the provisions of Section 2.3
shall survive and continue in full force.
9.6. Bankruptcy
Provisions. All rights and distribution rights granted under or pursuant to the Agreement by Flamel to GSK are, and shall
otherwise be deemed to be, for purposes of Section 365(n) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, licenses of rights to "intellectual
property" as defined under Section 101(52) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Parties agree that GSK, as licensee of such rights
under this Agreement, shall retain and may fully exercise all of its rights and elections under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, subject
to performance by GSK of its preexisting obligations under the Agreement. The Parties further agree that, in the event of the commencement
of a bankruptcy proceeding by or against Flamel under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, GSK shall be entitled to a complete duplicate of
(or complete access to, as appropriate) any such intellectual property and all embodiments of such intellectual property, and same,
if not already in its possession, shall be promptly delivered to GSK (a) upon any such commencement of a bankruptcy proceeding
upon written request therefore by GSK, unless Flamel elects to continue to perform all of its obligations under this Agreement,
or (b) if not delivered under (a) above, upon the rejection of this Agreement by or on behalf of Flamel upon written request therefore
by GSK, provided, however, that upon Flamel's (or its successor's) written notification to GSK that it is again willing and able
to perform all of its obligations under this Agreement, Flamel shall promptly return all such tangible materials to GSK, but only
to the extent that Flamel does not require continued access to such materials to enable GSK to perform its obligations under this
Agreement.
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9.7. Survival.
Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 (all to the extent owed or unpaid); 5.5 (with respect to infringements that occur during
the Term); 5.6 (as applied to any matters surviving under Section 5.5), 3.12, and 3.13 (for the time period provided therein);
and Sections 2.1, 2.3, 5.1, 5.7 and Articles 1, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement
for any reason. In addition, any other provision required to interpret and enforce the Parties' rights and obligations under this
Agreement shall also survive, but only to the extent required for the observation and performance of the aforementioned surviving
portions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE
10
MISCELLANEOUS
10.1. Governing
Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in the United States, and its form, execution, validity, construction
and effect shall be determined in accordance with, and any dispute arising from the performance or breach hereof shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without reference to conflicts of laws principles.
10.2. Waiver.
Neither Party may waive or release any of its rights or interests in this Agreement except in writing. The failure of either Party
to assert a right hereunder or to insist upon compliance with any term or condition of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver
of that right or excuse a similar subsequent failure to perform any such term or condition. No waiver by either Party of any condition
or term in any one or more instances shall be construed as a further or continuing waiver of such condition or term or of another
condition or term
10.3. Assignment.
This Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the written consent of the other party, except that either Party
may assign this Agreement, without such consent, to (i) an Affiliate of such Party; or (ii) an entity that acquires all or substantially
all of the business or assets of such Party to which this Agreement pertains, (whether by merger, reorganization, acquisition,
sale, or otherwise) and agrees in writing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The terms and conditions of
this Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the permitted successors and assigns of the Parties. Nothing in
this Section 10.3 shall be construed to prevent GSK from sublicensing its rights to develop, manufacture or commercialize Product
under this Agreement.
10.4. Notices.
Any notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or sent by international
express delivery service, registered or certified air mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by facsimile (confirmed
by prepaid registered or certified air mail letter or by international express delivery mail) (e.g., FedEx)), and shall be deemed
to have been properly served to the addressee upon receipt of such written communication, to the following addresses of the Parties,
or such other address as may be specified in writing to the other Parties hereto:
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if to GSK: |
GlaxoSmithKline
709 Swedeland Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Attention: Senior Vice President,
Business
Development
Telephone: 610-270-5397
Telecopy: 610-270-5962 |
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GlaxoSmithKline
Corporate Legal Department
2301 Renaissance Blvd.
Mail Code RN0220
King of Prussia, PA 19406-2772
Attention: Senior Vice President
and Assistant
General Counsel - R&D Legal
Operations
Telephone: 610-787-3626
Telecopy: 610-787-7084 |
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if to Flamel: |
Flamel Technologies, S.A.
Parc Club du Moulin a Vent
33 Avenue du Docteur Georges Levy
69693 Venissieux Cedex
France
Attention: Dr. Gerard Soula
President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 334 7278 3434
Telecopy: 334 7278 3435 |
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Flamel Technologies, S.A.
2121 K Street, Suite 650
Washington, D.C. 20037
Attention: Stephen H. Willard
Chief Financial Officer and General
Counsel
Telephone: 202-862-8400
Telecopy: 202-862-3933 |
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10.5. Force
Majeure. Neither Party shall be liable to the other for failure or delay in the performance of any of its obligations under
this Agreement for the time and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by earthquake, riot, civil commotion, terrorism,
war, hostilities between nations, governmental law, order or regulation, embargo, action by the government or any agency thereof,
act of God, storm, fire, accident, labor dispute or strike, sabotage, explosion or other similar or different contingencies, in
each case, beyond the reasonable control of the respective Party. The Party affected by force majeure shall provide the other Party
with full particulars thereof as soon as it becomes aware of the same (including its best estimate of the likely extent and duration
of the interference with its activities), and will use its best endeavors to overcome the difficulties created thereby and to resume
performance of its obligations as soon as practicable. If the performance of any obligation under this Agreement is delayed owing
to a force majeure for any continuous period of more than six (6) months, the Parties hereto shall consult with respect to an equitable
solution including the possible termination of this Agreement.
10.6. Independent
Contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended implicitly, or is to be construed, to constitute GSK or Flame'
as partners or joint venturers in the legal sense. No Party hereto shall have any express or implied right or authority to assume
or create any obligations on behalf of or in the name of any other Party or to bind any other Party to any contract, agreement
or undertaking with any Third Party.
10.7. Other
Obligations. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement or as separately agreed upon in writing between Flamel and
GSK, each Party shall bear its own costs incurred in connection with the implementation of the obligations under this Agreement.
10.8. Severability.
If any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement are in conflict with any applicable statute or rule of law, then such terms
or provisions shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that they may conflict therewith and shall be deemed to be modified to
conform with such statute or rule of law. In the event that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are materially altered as
a result of the above, the Parties will renegotiate the terms and conditions of this Agreement to resolve any inequities.
10.9. Further
Assurances. At any time or from time to time on and after the date of this Agreement, either Party shall at the request
of the other Party (i) deliver to the requesting Party such records, data or other documents consistent with the provisions of
this Agreement, (ii) execute, and deliver or cause to be delivered, all such consents, documents or further instruments of assignment,
transfer or license, and (iii) take or cause to be taken all such actions, as the requesting Party may reasonably deem necessary
or desirable in order for the requesting Party to obtain the full benefits of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated
hereby.
10.10. Entire
Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement, both written and oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof,
and supersedes and terminates all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, whether written or oral, between GSK and
Flamel with respect to such subject matter, excluding the Feasibility Agreement. The Exhibits and Schedules to this Agreement,
and the terms and conditions incorporated in such Exhibits and Schedules will be deemed integral parts of this Agreement and all
references in this Agreement to this Agreement encompass such Exhibits and schedules and the terms and conditions incorporated
in such Exhibits and Schedules. No terms or provisions of this Agreement shall be varied or modified by any prior or subsequent
statement, conduct or act of either of the Parties, except that the Parties may amend this Agreement by written instruments specifically
referring to and executed in the same manner as this Agreement. To the extent that there is any inconsistency between this Agreement
and the Feasibility Agreement, this Agreement shall govern, except to the extent that this Agreement grants rights greater than
those granted under the Feasibility Agreement, in which case the Feasibility Agreement shall control.
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10.11. Headings.
The captions to the Articles and Sections hereof are not a part of this Agreement, but are included merely for convenience of reference
only and shall not affect its meaning or interpretation.
10.12. Rules
of Construction.
10.12.1. Joint
Draftsmanship. The Agreement will be construed as if both parties drafted the Agreement jointly, and will not be construed
against either party as principal drafter.
10.12.2. Time
References. Unless otherwise provided, all references to months, quarters or years are references to calendar months, calendar
quarters or calendar years.
10.12.3. Laws.
Any reference to any federal, national, state, local or foreign statute or law will be deemed to also refer to all rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise.
10.12.4. English
Language. The English language version of this Agreement will control and any translations of this Agreement will be for
convenience purposes only for the Party making such translation and do not embody any agreement between the Parties.
10.13. No
Third Party Beneficiaries. All rights, benefits and remedies under this Agreement are solely intended for the benefit of
Flamel and GSK, and no Third Party will have any rights whatsoever to (i) enforce any obligation contained in this Agreement, (ii)
seek a benefit or remedy for any breach of this Agreement, or (iii) take any other action relating to this Agreement under any
legal theory, including but not limited to, actions in contract, tort (including but not limited to negligence, gross negligence
and strict liability), or as a defense, setoff or counterclaim to any action or claim brought or made by the Parties.
10.14. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have
caused this License Agreement to be duly executed by their authorized representatives as of the Effective Date.
FLAMEL TECHNOLOGIES, S.A. |
SB PHARMCO PUERTO RICO, INC. |
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Gèrard Soula |
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Jean-Pierre Garnier |
Title: |
President and CEO |
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SCHEDULE 1.14
FLAMEL PATENT RIGHTS
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SCHEDULE
1.30
FLAMEL WORK PLAN
TECHNICAL PROJECT
PHASE 2 / Development - Scale-up
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The goal of this project is to achieve a modified release formulation
of Carvedilol (MR) permitting to optimize its efficacy.
FLAMEL has developed two (2) once a day controlled release systems
that are tested in a phase I clinical study :
| - | the first one, using FLAMEL's Micropump I technology, must continuously release the active during five (5) to ten (10) hours, |
| - | the second one, using FLAMEL's Micropump 11 technology, must display a lag time of one (1) to two (2) hours and then release
the Carvedilol during five (5) to (8) hours. |
One of the formulations tested should display the targeted releasing
profile.
The main objectives of this project for 2003 are the following:
| - | to develop an industrial manufacturing process for the selected modified release system, |
| - | to produce batches of Micropump I or Micropump II for the strength range clinical study planned for June 2003, |
| - | to produce the clinical batches with the industrial manufacturing equipment , at the appropriate batch size, for the phase
ill clinical study planned for January 2004, |
| - | to carry out a large scale manufacture (qualification) campaign of selected formulations in conjunction with the preparation
of Phase al clinical trial supplies to allow GSK to initiate an official stability program for registration, |
| - | to manufacture of phase Di clinical trial supplies will be addressed in the Supply Agreement referenced in Section 4.7 of the
Agreement. |
| 3. | FLAMEL TECHNOLOGIES PROPOSAL |
In 2002, under the terms of the Feasibility Agreement, FLAMEL
adapted its Micropump I and II technology to Carvedilol. Initially, Carvedilol free base was used. Subsequently, the Carvedilol
phosphate salt was preferred to be tested in a phase I clinical study.
The results of the phase I clinical study will identify a formulation
that can be selected for additional clinical and other studies to more fully characterize the pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic
and pharmaceutical behaviors of the chosen formulation.
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In 2003, FLAMEL will conduct additional formulation, development
and optimization work in parallel to the phase II clinical studies in order to determine the suitability of the chosen formulation
for possible use in phase III clinical studies.
| 4. | PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND DEFINITIONS |
The specifications of the product corresponding to the formulation
chosen will be defined by GSK in collaboration with FLAMEL.
GSK will supply the documentation necessary for the development
work.
GSK will supply the Carvedilol phosphate and free base necessary
for the development program.
FLAMEL will optimize and validate a manufacturing process to
produce a Carvedilol MR formulation at commercial scale.
FLAMEL will develop and validate analytical methodologies to
support the selected formulations.
The work program is built around several key issues and predefined
dates that imply the list of actions given below:
| - | choice of the technology and the formulation by mid April 2003; |
| - | completion of manufacturing of the additional phase I clinical batches by May 2003; |
| - | commencement of additional phase II clinical study by June 2003; |
| - | commencement of large-scale manufacture (qualification) campaign for the clinical phase III study supplies on sixty (60) kg
batches by July 2003; |
| - | delivery of the selected Micropump formulation for manufacture of the phase al clinical batches, including transfer of blending
and encapsulation processes and analytical methods, by September 2003; |
| - | GO/NO-GO decision on the formulation by November 2003; |
| - | commencement of the phase III clinical study by January 2004. |
The following program describes
the actions to be performed by FLAMEL:
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| 5.1 | Laboratory Development. |
The main objective of this work is to supply the information
necessary for an NDA and to establish the basic performance characteristics of the formulation and process.
| 1. | Choice of the excipients. |
| 2. | Microcapsules optimization. |
| 3. | Optimization of the final formulation according to the dosage defined. |
| 4. | Definition of the lots necessary for the in vivo / in vitro (3 profiles) correlation. |
| 5. | Screening the dissolution test parameters to prove their suitability to the releasing profile tested (ICH guidelines). |
| 6. | Support to the process development and scale-up. |
| 7. | Complementary testing on pilot and industrial batches. |
| 5.2 | Process Development and Pilot Scale-Up. |
The objective is to optimize the manufacturing process
at the pilot scale (20 kg/batch) in terms of product quality, performance and yield, to be able to facilitate the scale-up of the
process to the industrial equipment.
| 1. | Process optimization: microcapsules manufacturing (20 kg/batch) |
| - | Carvedilol phosphate yield optimization |
| - | Strength of the deposited layer of active Spray-coating |
| - | Process parameters optimization |
| - | Microcapsules characterization |
| - | Active ingredient (A.I.) content. |
| - | SEM characterization of the layer 1 Coating % |
| - | Microcapsules distribution size |
| - | Physical properties (density , flowing) |
| - | Consistency of release rates |
| 2. | Capsule filling optimization process |
| - | Microcapsules lubrication with Mg St, |
| - | Capsule filling Characterizations |
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This Section 5.3 will form the basis of the Supply
Agreement and will be superceded by the Supply Agreement. The objective is to precisely define the industrial manufacturing equipment
needed, to install it and to optimize the different manufacturing stages to achieve the batch size needed for the clinical phase
III batches; provided, however, that FLAMEL shall not be entitled to purchase new equipment at the expense of GSK without the prior
written consent of GSK. Moreover, the optimized process will permit to achieve a qualification campaign by July 2003 and to start
the ICH stabilities for the NDA.
| 1. | Precise definition of the industrial manufacturing equipment. |
| - | Definition and installation of the technical options on the industrial equipment |
| 2. | Microcapsules Process scale-up and optimization. (60 - 120 kg/batch) |
| - | Suspension of A.I. optimization |
| - | Microcapsules characterization. |
| - | Blending with Mg Stearate and characterizations |
| 4. | Process validation and manufacturing of 3 Q-batches |
| - | Microcapsules process validation on 3 Q-batches (60 — 120 kg / batch) |
| - | Blending validation : Mg Stearate |
| - | Capsule filling validation |
| - | Starting ICH stabilities |
| 5.4 | Analytical Development |
This Section 5.4 will form the basis of the Supply
Agreement and will be superceded by the Supply Agreement.
| 2. | Accelerated stabilities on development batches |
| 3. | Testing of development and scale-up batches
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| 4. | Full testing on the pilot Q-batches according to the validation protocol |
| 5. | Testing of the initial industrial scale-up batches. |
| 6. | Transfer the analytical methodologies to GSK |
| 6. | CLINICAL BATCHES MANUFACTURING |
The manufacturing of clinical batches not discussed
herein will be discussed between the parties and will be the subject of a separate workplan.
| 7. | QUANTITY OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT NECESSARY |
The quantity of Carvedilol phosphate necessary for
this project is estimated to about one hundred (100) kg. Half of that amount will be used for the lab and pilot program and the
rest for the initial industrial scale-up work. The quantities necessary for the clinical batches will be estimated according to
the specific needs. FLAMEL will also supply Carvedilol free base, depending on the formulation selected. The quantities of the
Carvedilol free base will be agreed upon between the parties as appropriate.
The development program presented in this document
commences January 2003 and ends December 2003.
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SCHEDULE 4.6
Existing Studies and
Delivery of Clinical Supplies of Small Particle Micropump
| 1. | Blending studies of Carvedilol Immediate Release and Carvedilol Controlled Release pellets to support manufacture of phase
11 clinical supplies of Micropump 11 as discussed in the GSK/Flamel meeting in Lyon, France on February 3 and 4, 2003. |
| 2. | Completion of additional development work and manufacture of clinical supplies to be used in phase I studies on the small size
Carvedilol microcapsules as discussed in the GSKJF1amel meeting in Lyon, France on February 3 and 4, 2003. |
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SCHEDULE
4.7
Key
Supply Terms
Volumes and Commitments
| · | GSK will provide both a three (3) year high level forecast and a fifteen (15) month forecast, the latter being updated at a
minimum every six (6) months, with monthly updates to the three (3) months fixed by GSK firm order. These forecasts are not commitments
and are for information purposes only; commitments shall be made by GSK firm order. |
| · | FLAMEL shall ensure it and its GSK approved suppliers have adequate capacity at all times to fulfill [***]
of GSK's firm order(s) within the agreed lead in period. |
| · | [***] with the option for GSK to renew in one year increments unless in case of
breach or insolvency |
| 4. | Notice of Termination and Supply |
| · | In the event of termination, FLAMEL or GSK, as the case may be, shall provide at
least [***] notice and FLAMEL shall supply all forecasted Product through the end of the
notice of termination period; provided, however, and notwithstanding the foregoing, that
in the event of termination by FLAMEL, FLAMEL will continue to supply GSK per the terms
of the Supply Agreement until technology transfer from FLAMEL to GSK has been completed
and GSK have in place a robust supply alternative to FLAMEL. |
| B | Launch stock & commercial supply |
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| · | FLAMEL and GSK shall agree on action plans and continuous improvement targets. [***] |
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| 7. | Alternative Sources of Materials |
| · | In the event that GSK identifies alternative source(s) of supply for constituent elements of the product of equivalent quality
from a Third Party on more favorable terms, then FLAMEL shall purchase such materials as GSK shall direct, provided that such materials
can be used in accordance with this Agreement. |
| · | The manufacturing facility, GSK approved suppliers, materials, specifications, processes, storage facilities and transport
utilized by FLAMEL shall be approved in advance by GSK and shall not be modified without GSK's prior approval. |
| · | No capital expenditures will be made by FLAMEL to support the development or manufacture of Product without GSK's prior, written
approval. |
| · | The manufacturing facility, processes, storage facility and transport will comply with all relevant and applicable standards,
including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs41), as defined by the US FDA's Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 210,
211, and 820, as applicable, and to permit FDA (or other regulatory agency) inspections of any facilities in which GSK products
are produced. |
| · | FLAMEL shall ensure excipients and all other materials used in the manufacturing meet the agreed specifications. |
| · | Following delivery of GSK active and prior to its use in manufacture, FLAMEL shall conduct identity tests and all other tests
required to determine compliance with the corresponding specification. |
| 10. | Supply Chain Optimization |
| · | FLAMEL and GSK will work together to identify, develop and implement the optimum robust supply chain for manufacture and supply. |
| · | GSK shall have the right to undertake all inspections, tests and batch sampling. |
| · | GSK and FLAMEL will agree on the specifications for batch yield along with an acceptable range for batches manufactured by
FLAMEL. FLAMEL will be liable all costs, including the cost of Carvedilol, for batches that do not meet the yield criteria. |
| · | GSK shall pay for good in-specification batches only, delivered in accordance with the requirements of the GSK firm order and
terms of the Supply Agreement. |
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| 14. | Contingency Stock Holding |
| · | FLAMEL shall maintain a contingency stock holding at levels agreed with GSK, sufficient to ensure continuous supply of product
to GSK |
| · | GSK shall have the right to reject product that does not comply in quantity or quality with the GSK firm order and the Agreement. |
| · | Title shall transfer to GSK upon receipt and acceptance by GSK. The transfer of title shall not release FLAMEL from any of
its rights and responsibilities under this agreement. |
| · | GSK shall pay FLAMEL within [***] |
| 18. | Key Performance Indicators |
| · | GSK and FLAMEL shall agree performance indicators to measure supply requirements. |
| · | GSK and FLAMEL shall agree upon insurance provisions that adequately protect the other party against the risk related to the
first party's performance under the Agreement. |
| · | FLAMEL shall not at any time assign or sub-contract any of its rights, or obligations whatsoever in this Agreement to any third
party |
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SCHEDULE 6.2
Exceptions To Representations And
Warranties
| 1. | COREG® US AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CORPORATION, SMITHKLINE BEECHAM PLC AND HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LTD., DATED
AUGUST 30, 2000 WHEREBY ROCHE HAS GRANTED GSK RIGHTS TO CARVEDILOL IN THE US AND CANADA AND GSK HAS THE OBLIGATION TO OFFER ROCHE
A SUBLICENSE TO THE PRODUCT FOR THE ROCHE TERRITORY. |
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SCHEDULE 7.3
Press Release
GlaxoSmithKline and Flamel Technologies
Announce License Agreement
LONDON, England and LYON, France March 28, 2003 GlaxoSmithKline
(LSE and NYSE:GSK - news) and Flamel Technologies S.A. (NASDAQ:FLML - news) announced today that they
have entered into an agreement whereby Flamel has licensed its controlled-release Micropump® technology to GlaxoSmithKline
(`GSK') to develop a new formulation for an undisclosed existing product. Flamel will receive an upfront payment of $2M and additional
milestone payments upon achievement of certain events, and royalties on sales of the product. Based on the continued successful
development and commercialisation of this formulation, GSK and Flamel estimate that payments to Flamel could range up to $45 million
by the end of the first year following launch, of which $25M is attributable to the product reaching certain milestones. Flamel
may also participate in the manufacture of product. Additional terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
Gerard Sonia, PhD., president and chief executive officer of
Flamel, said "We are very excited about this new development agreement with GSK. We are confident of the potential of Micropump
technology for these large, and still growing, markets. This additional agreement further demonstrates the interest of major worldwide
pharmaceutical companies in our versatile technology platforms. Moreover, this is our second license agreement with GSK within
the past nine months, based on Micropump technology. It confirms the common interest of the two companies to work together. I am
very pleased and proud to see GSK, one of the world's premier pharmaceutical companies, expand its relationship with Flamel."
Lawson Macartney, DVM., PhD., FRCPath, Head of the Cardiovascular,
Metabolic and Urology Therapeutic Areas, GSK, added, "This collaboration will help us to maintain our leadership in product
research and development. We are eager to develop with Flamel leading technologies within our therapeutic areas with the objective
of providing the next generation of medicines."
GlaxoSmithKline - one of the world's leading research-based
pharmaceutical and healthcare companies - is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel
better and live longer.
Flamel Technologies, S.A. is a biopharmaceutical company principally
engaged in the development of two unique polymer-based delivery technologies for medical applications. Flamers Micropump® technology
is a controlled release and taste-masking technology for the oral administration of small molecule drugs. Flamel's Medusa®
nano-particulate technology is designed to deliver therapeutic proteins. Flamel's expertise in polymer science has also been instrumental
in the development of a photochromic eyeglass lens product now marketed by Corning Inc.
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This document contains a number of matters, particularly as
related to the status of various research projects and technology platforms, that constitute forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The presentation reflects the current view of management with
respect to future events and is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contemplated in such forward-looking statements. These risks include risks that products in the development stage may not achieve
scientific objectives or milestones or meet stringent regulatory requirements, uncertainties regarding market acceptance of products
in development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and the risks associated with Flamel's reliance on outside parties
and key strategic alliances. These and other risks are described more fully in Flamel's Annual Report on the Securities and Exchange
Commission Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2000. Flamel assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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SCHEDULE 8.4
Flamel Insurance
Exhibit 10.5
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LICENSE AGREEMENT
PREAMBLE
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"),
dated as of the 24th day of November, 2004 (the "Effective Date"), is made by and between SB Pharmco
Puerto Rico, Inc., a GlaxoSmithKline company organized and existing under the laws of the territory of Puerto Rico, with its principal
place of business at Road 172, KM 9.1/Bo. Certenejas, Cidra, Puerto Rico 00639 ("GSK") and Flamel Technologies,
S.A., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of France, with its principal place of business at Parc Club du Moulin
a Vent, 33 Avenue du Docteur Georges Levy 69693 Venissieux Cedex, France, ("Flamel"). GSK and Flamel are sometimes
collectively referred to in this Agreement as the "Parties" and separately as a "Party".
WHEREAS, GSK and Flamel are parties to a
License Agreement dated March 26, 2003 (the "License Agreement");
WHEREAS, GSK and Flamel have agreed with
respect to the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights (as hereinafter defined) and the Micropump Technology Patent Rights (as hereinafter
defined) only, that notwithstanding the provisions in Section 5.1 of the License Agreement, the Parties will be joint owners of
the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights and the Micropump Technology Patent Rights;
WHEREAS, GSK desires to obtain from Flamel
an irrevocable, royalty-free, exclusive license to Flamel's rights under the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights, and Flamel desires to
grant GSK an irrevocable, royalty-free, exclusive license to Flamel's rights under the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights, as provided
herein; and
WHEREAS, Flamel desires to obtain from GSK
an irrevocable, royalty-free, exclusive license to GSK's rights under the Micropump Technology Patent Rights, and GSK desires to
grant Flamel an irrevocable, royalty-free, exclusive license to GSK's rights under the Micropump Technology Patent Rights, as provided
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the
mutual covenants set forth in this Agreement, GSK and Flamel hereby agree as follows:
Article I. Definitions.
Section 1.1 As
used herein, the following capitalized terms will have the meanings set forth below when used in this Agreement, and all terms
defined in the singular will have the same meanings when used in the plural (and vice versa), unless otherwise specified:
"Affiliate" means any legal
entity (such as a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company) that directly or indirectly Controls, is Controlled by
or is under common Control with a Party to this Agreement. For the purposes of this definition, the term "Control" means:
(i) beneficial ownership of at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting securities of a corporation or other business organization
with voting securities (or such lesser percentage required under local jurisdiction); (ii) a fifty percent (50%) or greater interest
in the net assets or profits of a partnership or other business organization without voting securities; or (iii) the ability to
direct the affairs of any such entity.
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"Carvedilol MR Patent Rights"
means (i) the patent application filed by GSK on November 24, 2004, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and
any patents issuing thereon; (ii) any divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, reissues, reexaminations, patents of additions,
extensions or other governmental actions that extend any of the subject matter of any of the foregoing referenced in (i); (iii)
any substitutions, confirmations, registrations or revalidations of any of the foregoing; and (iv) any foreign equivalents of any
of the foregoing, including, without limitation any PCTs.
"Confidential Information"
means (i) any proprietary or confidential information or material in tangible form disclosed by a Party hereunder that is marked
as "Confidential" at the time it is delivered to the receiving Party, and/or (ii) proprietary or confidential information
disclosed orally hereunder that is identified as confidential or proprietary when disclosed and such disclosure of confidential
information is confirmed in writing within a reasonable period of time thereafter by the disclosing Party.
"Control," "Controls,"
"Controlled," or "Controlling" means (except with respect to the definition of "Affiliate")
possession of the ability to grant the licenses or sublicenses as provided herein without violating the terms of any license agreement
or other arrangement with any Third Party, or any government regulation or statute.
"Dispute" will have the meaning
set forth in Section 7.1(i).
"Dispute Notice" will have
the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(i).
"Effective Date" will have
the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
"Flamel" will have the meaning
set forth in the Preamble.
"Flamel Patent Assignment"
means the assignment agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein.
"GSK" will have the meaning
set forth in the Preamble.
"GSK Patent Assignment" means
the assignment agreement attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein.
"License Agreement" will
have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
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"Micropump Technology Patent Rights"
means (i) the patent application filed by Flamel on November 24, 2004, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit D and
any patents issuing thereon; (ii) any divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, reissues, reexaminations, patents of additions,
extensions or other governmental actions that extend any of the subject matter of any of the foregoing referenced in (i); (iii)
any substitutions, confirmations, registrations or revalidations of any of the foregoing; and (iv) any foreign equivalents of any
of the foregoing, including, without limitation any PCTs. Flamel will provide GSK with a certified English translation of the patent
application attached at Exhibit D within thirty (30) calendar days of the Effective Date.
"Party(ies)" will have the
meaning set forth in the Preamble.
"PTO" means the United States
Patent and Trademark Office and any successor entity thereto.
"Term" will have the meaning
set forth in Section 6.1.
"Territory" means [***]
"Third Party(ies)" means
any party(ies) other than Flamel, GSK, or an Affiliate of either of them.
"U.S." or "United
States" means the fifty (50) states of the United States of America and the District of Columbia.
Section 1.2 The
word "including" or any variation thereof means "including without limitation" and the word "including"
or any variation thereof will not be construed to limit any general statement which it follows to the specific or similar items
or matters immediately following it.
Article II. License
Grants and Assignment.
Section 2.1 Flamel
License Grant. Flamel hereby grants to GSK an exclusive (even as to Flamel), royalty-free license, with the right to grant
sublicenses, under all of Flamel's rights, title and interest in and to the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights in the Territory.
Section 2.2 GSK
License Grant. Subject to Section 3.3, GSK hereby grants to Flamel an exclusive (even as to GSK), royalty-free license, with
the right to grant sublicenses, under all of GSK's rights, title and interest in and to the Micropump Technology Patents in the
Territory.
Section 2.3 Irrevocable
Licenses. The licenses granted under Sections 2.1, 2.2 and 3.3 will be irrevocable for any reason, including termination of
this Agreement.
Section 2.4 Assignment
of Flamel.
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
(i) Subject
to Section 2.4(ii) below, at any time during the Term after a patent included within Carvedilol MR Patent Rights has issued in
a country in the Territory, GSK will have the right, but not the obligation, to send a written request to Flamel that Flamel execute
the Flamel Patent Assignment for such patent. Flamel agrees that it will, within ten (10) business days after its receipt of a
written request from GSK, execute and deliver to GSK at no cost to GSK, any and all documents provided by GSK to effectuate the
assignment of all ofFlamel's ownership interests in such patent, including, without limitation, the Flamel Patent Assignment for
such patent, which documents GSK may file with the appropriate national and international patent and other intellectual property
authorities. Flamel acknowledges and agrees that GSK will be entitled to injunctive relief in the event that Flamel breaches this
Section 2.4(i).
(ii) Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in Section 2.4(i) above, GSK will have the right to request that Flamel execute a Flamel Patent Assignment
for any Carvedilol MR Patent Rights in a country and any other documents at any time during the Term if, as provided in Section
7.8, GSK reasonably deems it necessary or desirable to effectuate the assignment of all of Flamel's ownership interest the Carvedilol
MR Patent Rights in such country in order for GSK to obtain the full benefits of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated
hereby. Flamel agrees that it will, within ten (10) business days after its receipt of a written request from GSK, execute and
deliver to GSK at no cost to GSK, any and all documents provided by GSK (including without limitation the Flamel Patent Assignment)
to effectuate the assignment of all of Flamel's ownership interests the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights in such country. Flamel acknowledges
and agrees that GSK will be entitled to injunctive relief in the event that Flamel breaches this Section 2.4(ii).
(iii) GSK
will be responsible for all fees and costs associated with filing the Flamel Patent Assignment with the PTO and the other national
and international patent and other intellectual property authorities in the Territory.
(iv) Flamel
will cooperate with and reasonably assist GSK in relation to GSK's registration of any assignment of a patent in the Territory
as provided in this Section 2.4 with the PTO and with other patent offices in the Territory.
Section 2.5 Assignment
of GSK.
(i) Subject
to Section 2.5(ii) and Section 3.3 below, at any time during the Term after a patent included within Micropump Technology Patent
Rights has issued in a country in the Territory, Flamel will have the right, but not the obligation, to send a written request
to GSK that GSK execute the GSK Patent Assignment for such patent. GSK agrees that it will, within ten (10) business days after
its receipt of a written request from Flamel, execute and deliver to Flamel at no cost to Flamel, any and all documents provided
by Flamel to effectuate the assignment of all of GSK's ownership interests in such patent, including, without limitation, the GSK
Patent Assignment for such patent, which documents Flamel may file with the appropriate national and international patent and other
intellectual property authorities. GSK acknowledges and agrees that Flamel will be entitled to injunctive relief in the event that
GSK breaches this Section 2.5(i).
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
(ii) Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in Section 2.5(i) above but subject to Section 3.3, Flamel will have the right to request that GSK execute
a GSK Patent Assignment for any Micropump Technology Patent Rights in a country and any other documents at any time during the
Term if, as provided in Section 7.8, Flamel reasonably deems it necessary or desirable to effectuate the assignment of all of GSK's
ownership interest the Micropump Technology Patent Rights in such country in order for Flamel to obtain the full benefits of this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. GSK agrees that it will, within ten (10) business days after its receipt of
a written request from Flamel, execute and deliver to Flamel at no cost to Flamel, any and all documents provided by Flamel (including
without limitation the GSK Patent Assignment) to effectuate the assignment of all of GSK's ownership interests the Micropump Technology
Patent Rights in such country. GSK acknowledges and agrees that Flamel will be entitled to injunctive relief in the event that
Flamel breaches this Section 2.5(ii).
(iii) Flamel
will be responsible for all fees and costs associated with filing the GSK Patent Assignment with the PTO and the other national
and international patent and other intellectual property authorities in the Territory.
(iv) GSK
will cooperate with and reasonably assist Flamel in relation to Flamel's registration of any assignment of a patent in the Territory
as provided in this Section 2.5 with the PTO and with other patent offices in the Territory.
Article III. Intellectual
Property.
Section 3.1 Filing,
Prosecution, Maintenance.
(i) GSK
will have the sole right, using in-house or outside legal counsel selected at GSK's sole discretion, to prepare, file, prosecute,
maintain and extend the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights in countries of GSK's choice throughout the Territory, for which GSK will bear
the costs relating to such activities which occur at GSK's request or direction. GSK will solicit Flamel's advice and review of
important prosecution matters related thereto in reasonably sufficient time prior to filing thereof, and GSK will take into account
Flamel's reasonable comments related thereto.
(ii) Subject
to Section 3.3, Flamel will have the sole right, using in-house or outside legal counsel selected at Flamel's sole discretion,
to prepare, file, prosecute, maintain and extend the Micropump Technology Patent Rights in countries of Flamel's choice throughout
the Territory, for which Flamel shall bear the costs. Flamel will solicit GSK's advice and review of important prosecution matters
related thereto in reasonably sufficient time prior to filing thereof, and Flame' will take into account GSK's reasonable comments
related thereto.
(iii) Each
of Flamel and GSK will hold all information it presently knows or acquires under this Section that is related to all such patents
and patent applications as confidential and subject to the provisions of Article V of this Agreement.
(iv) Each
Party will cooperate with the other as reasonably requested to effect the provisions of this Section 3.1.
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
Section 3.2 Control
of Infringement Proceedings.
(i) GSK
will have the sole right, but not the obligation, to bring, at its sole discretion and at its own expense, an infringement action
against any Third Party relating to the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights, and to use Flamel's name in connection therewith. GSK will
have full control over its conduct of such infringement action, including settlement and discontinuance thereof.
(ii) Subject
to Section 3.3, Flamel will have the sole right, but not the obligation, to bring, at its sole discretion and its own expense and
to use GSK's name in connection therewith, an infringement action against any Third Party relating to the Micropump Technology
Patent Rights, and to use GSK's name in connection therewith. Flamel will have full control over its conduct of such infringement
action, including settlement and discontinuance thereof.
Section 3.3 Flamel
Patent Rights. For the avoidance of doubt, (i) Flamel represents and warrants that the Micropump Technology Patent Rights will
not include any claims that cover Carvedilol (as hereinafter defined) and/or any formulation thereof; and (ii) notwithstanding
the foregoing but subject in all respects to the License Agreement, to the extent GSK determines in good faith that the Micropump
Technology Patent Rights could be interpreted to include a claim that covers Carvedilol and/or any formulation thereof, Flamel
hereby agrees that during the Term, GSK will have a perpetual, exclusive (even as to Flamel), royalty-free license, with the right
to grant sublicenses, under all of Flamel's rights, title and interest in and to the Micropump Technology Patent Rights with respect
to any claims that cover Carvedilol and/or any formulation thereof. For the purposes of this Section 3.3,"Carvedilol"
means (1-(9H-carbazol-4-yloxy)-[[2-2(2-methoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino]-2-propanol), the compound that is known by the generic name
of Carvedilol and including all racemates, chelates, complexes, enantiomers, diastereoisomers, anhydrous forms, salts, bases, esters,
hydrates, solvates, polymorphs, crystal forms, crystal habits, prodrugs, isotopic or radiolabeled equivalents, metabolites, or
the like, thereof and all mixtures and any of the foregoing, and compositions comprising Carvedilol.
Article IV. Re
presentations and Warranties.
Section 4.1 Flamel
Representations and Warranties. As of the Effective Date, Flamel represents and warrants to GSK that:
(i) Flamel
is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the law of the jurisdiction of its incorporation,
and has the corporate power to grant the licenses and perform its obligations under this Agreement;
(ii) this
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Flamel, is a legal and valid obligation binding upon Flamel and enforceable against
Flamel in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable insolvency and other laws affecting
creditors' rights generally or by the availability of equitable remedies;
(iii) Flamel
has full Control over its rights, title and interest in and to the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights and Micropump Technology Patent
Rights in order for Flamel to grant the licenses under Section 2.1 and Section 3.3, respectively, and Flamel otherwise has the
full right and authority to enter into this Agreement;
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
(iv) there
are no existing or threatened actions, suits or claims pending against Flamel with respect to Flamel's right and ability to enter
into and perform its obligations under this Agreement;
(v) Flamel
has not granted, nor will Flamel grant during the Term, any right, license or interest in or to Flamel's rights, title and interest
in and to the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights that is in conflict with the rights or licenses granted to GSK under Section 2.1 and
Section 3.3;
(vi) Flamel
has not encumbered its rights, title and interest in and to the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights, and Flamel will not encumber its rights,
title and interest in and to the Carvedilol MR Patent Rights with liens, mortgages, security interests or otherwise after the Effective
Date; and
(vii) to
the best of Flamel's knowledge, there is nothing in any Third Party agreement that Flamel has entered into that in any way will
limit Flamel's ability to enter into this Agreement and to perform all of the obligations undertaken by Flamel hereunder, and that
Flamel will not enter into any such agreement with a Third Party after the Effective Date under which Flamel mould incur any such
limitations.
Section 4.2 GSK
Representations and Warranties. As of the Effective Date, GSK represents and warrants to Flamel that:
(i) GSK
is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the law of the jurisdiction of its incorporation,
and has the corporate power to grant the licenses and perform its obligations under this Agreement;
(ii) this
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by GSK, is a legal and valid obligation binding upon GSK and enforceable against
GSK in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable insolvency and other laws affecting
creditors' rights generally or by the availability of equitable remedies;
(iii) GSK
has full Control over its rights, title and interest in and to the Micropump Technology Patent Rights in order for GSK to grant
the license under Section 2.2, and GSK otherwise has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement;
(iv) there
are no existing or threatened actions, suits or claims pending against GSK with respect to GSK's right and ability to enter into
and perform its obligations under this Agreement;
(v) GSK
has not granted, nor will GSK grant during the Term, any right, license or interest in or to GSK's rights, title and interest in
and to the Micropump Technology Patent Rights that is in conflict with the rights or licenses granted to Flamel under Section 2.2;
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
(vi) GSK
has not encumbered its rights, title and interest in and to the Micropump Technology Patent Rights, and GSK will not encumber its
rights, title and interest in and to the Micropump Technology Patent Rights with liens, mortgages, security interests or otherwise
after the Effective Date; and
(vii) to
the best of GSK's knowledge, there is nothing in any Third Party agreement that GSK has entered into that in any way will limit
GSK's ability to enter into this Agreement and to perform all of the obligations undertaken by GSK hereunder, and that GSK will
not enter into any such agreement with a Third Party after the Effective Date under which GSK would incur any such limitations.
Section 4.3 Disclaimer
of Warranties. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR MANDATED BY APPLICABLE LAW (WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO
WAIVE OR DISCLAIM), NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ANY TECHNOLOGY, GOODS, SERVICES,
RIGHTS, OR OTHER SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
Article
V. Confidentiality.
Section 5.1 Confidential
Information. Except as expressly provided herein, the Parties agree that, during the Term and for a period of five (5) years
thereafter, the receiving Party will keep completely confidential and will not publish or otherwise disclose and shall not use
for any purpose except for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement any Confidential Information furnished to it by the disclosing
Party hereto pursuant to this Agreement, except that to the extent that it can be established by the receiving Party by competent
proof that such Confidential Information:
(i) was
already known to the receiving Party, other than under an obligation of confidentiality, at the time of disclosure;
(ii) was
generally available to the public or otherwise part of the public domain at the time of its disclosure to the receiving Party;
(iii) became
generally available to the public or otherwise part of the public domain after its disclosure and other than through any act or
omission of the receiving Party in breach of this Agreement;
(iv) was
independently developed by the receiving Party without reference to any information or materials disclosed by the disclosing Party;
or
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WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
(v) was
subsequently disclosed to the receiving Party by a person other than a Party without breach of any legal obligation to the disclosing
Party.
Section 5.2 Permitted
Disclosures. Each Party hereto may disclose the other's Confidential Information to the extent such disclosure is reasonably
necessary in connection with the conduct of the development activities to be conducted hereunder, in filing or prosecuting patent
applications, prosecuting or defending litigation, complying with applicable governmental regulations or otherwise submitting information
to tax or other governmental authorities, conducting clinical trials, or making a permitted sublicense or otherwise exercising
its rights hereunder, provided that if a Party is required to make any such disclosure of another Party's Confidential Information,
other than pursuant to a confidentiality agreement, it will give reasonable advance notice to the latter Party of suchdisclosure
and, save to the extent inappropriate in the case of patent applications, will use its best efforts to secure confidential treatment
of such information prior to its disclosure (whether through protective orders or otherwise).
Section 5.3 Public
Announcements. No public announcement or any other disclosure, including under a confidentiality agreement, to Third Parties
concerning the existence of, terms, or subject matter or termination of this Agreement will be made, either directly or indirectly,
by any Party to this Agreement, except as may be legally required or as may be required for recording purposes, without first obtaining
the written approval of the other Party and agreement upon the nature and text of such announcement or disclosure; provided, however,
that in the case of disclosures made by Flamel to a bona fide financial analyst for modeling and valuation purposes under a confidentiality
agreement, Flamel will provide GSK advance written notice of such disclosure (as set forth below), but will not be obligated to
obtain GSK's consent. The Party desiring to make any such public announcement or other disclosure (including those which are legally
required or may be required for recording purposes) will inform the other Party of the proposed announcement or disclosure in reasonably
sufficient time prior to public release, which will be at least five (5) business days prior to release of such proposed announcement
or disclosure, and will provide the other Party with a written copy thereof, in order to allow such other Party to comment upon
such announcement or disclosure. Each Party agrees that it will cooperate fully with the other with respect to all disclosures
regarding this Agreement to the Securities Exchange Commission and any other governmental or regulatory agencies, including requests
for confidential treatment of proprietary information of either Party included in any such disclosure.
Section 5.4 Third
Party Publications. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent GSK from disclosing any information received from Flamel hereunder:
(i) to a Third Party contract manufacturer of GSK, subject to the consent of Flamel, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld;
or (ii) to an Affiliate, sublicensee, distributor, Third Party research or clinical contractor, of GSK, without the consent of
Flamel, provided, that in all cases of disclosure under clause (i) or (ii) above, the Third Party to whom such disclosure is made
shall have undertaken a similar obligation of confidentiality with respect to the Confidential Information.
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
Section 5.5 Bankruptcy.
All Confidential Information disclosed by one Party to the other will remain the intellectual property of the disclosing Party.
In the event that a court or other legal or administrative tribunal, directly or through an appointed master, trustee or receiver,
assumes partial or complete control over the assets of a Party to this Agreement based on the insolvency or bankruptcy of such
Party, the bankrupt or insolvent Party will promptly notify the court or other tribunal (i) that Confidential Information received
from the other Party under this Agreement remains the property of the other Party, and (ii) of the confidentiality obligations
under this Agreement. In addition, the bankrupt or insolvent party will, to the extent permitted by law, take all steps necessary
or desirable to maintain the confidentiality of the other party's Confidential Information and to ensure that the court, other
tribunal or appointee maintains such information in confidence in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Article VI. Term
and Termination.
Section 6.1 The
term of this Agreement (the "Term") will commence on the Effective Date and, unless earlier terminated as provided
in Section 6.3 or Section 6.4, will continue in perpetuity.
Section 6.2 Notwithstanding
the bankruptcy of a Party, or the impairment of performance by a Party of its obligations under this Agreement as a result of bankruptcy
or insolvency of such Party, and subject to such Party's rights to terminate this Agreement for reasons other than bankruptcy or
insolvency as expressly provided in this Agreement, the other Party shall be entitled to retain the licenses under the terms and
conditions granted herein.
Section 6.3 Subject
to Section 2.3, this Agreement may be terminated at any time during the Term upon the mutual written agreement of the Parties.
Section 6.4 Subject
to Section 2.3, either Party may terminate this Agreement in the event the other Party has materially breached or defaulted in
the performance of any of its obligations hereunder, and if such default is not corrected within [***] calendar days after
receiving written notice from the other Party with respect to such default, such other Party shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement by giving written notice to the Party in default, provided the notice of termination is given within one (1) year
of when the Party giving notice knew of the default and prior to correction of the default.
Section 6.5 Article
V will survive termination of this Agreement by the Parties as provided in Section 6.3 and 6.4. In addition, any other provision
required to interpret and enforce the Parties' rights and obligations under this Agreement will also survive such termination of
the Agreement, but only to the extent required for the observation and performance of the aforementioned surviving portions of
this Agreement.
Article VII. Miscellaneous
Provisions.
Section 7.1 Dispute
Resolution; Governing Law.
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(i) If
a dispute or controversy regarding any right or obligation under this Agreement arises between the Parties which they are unable
to resolve, (a "Dispute"), each of the Parties will, within a reasonable amount of time after any such Dispute
arises but in no event not more than thirty (30) business days after such Dispute arises (or in the event that there is a cure
period as provided in Section 6.4, within thirty (30) business days after the expiration of the applicable cure period), be entitled
to submit to the other Party written notice of such Dispute, with such notice setting forth in reasonable detail the nature of
the dispute (the "Dispute Notice"). For a period of thirty (30) business days after the date of the receiving
Party's receipt of the Dispute Notice, the Parties will seek to resolve such Dispute by good faith negotiation between representatives
of the Parties, subject to Section 2.3. If at the end of such thirty (30) business day period the Dispute remains unresolved, such
Dispute will be presented to the President of United States Pharmaceuticals business of GlaxoSmithKline or his designee and the
CEO of Flamel or his designee, for resolution of such Dispute by good faith negotiations, subject to Section 2.3. If at the end
of a subsequent thirty (30) business day period the Dispute remains unresolved, the Parties may only seek relief for such Dispute
by referring such Dispute to arbitration under the rules of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), subject to Sections 2.3, 6.4
and 7.1(ii) The arbitration will be conducted by a panel of three (3) arbitrators, selected in accordance with ICC rules, and any
such arbitration will be conducted in the English language and take place in New York, New York. The decision of such arbitration
panel will be final and binding upon the Parties. The Parties agree that any pecuniary damages which may be awarded by such arbitration
panel will be limited, in the case of GSK, to lost Net Sales (as defined in the License Agreement) and, in the case of Flamel,
to lost royalties pursuant to Section 3.3 of the License Agreement. This provisions of this Section7.1 will not restrict in any
way the Parties' rights to seek preliminary injunctive or other equitable relief from any court having jurisdiction.
(ii) Subject
to Section 2.3, this Agreement will be deemed to have been made in the United States, and its form, execution, validity, construction
and effect will be determined in accordance with, and any Dispute will be governed by and construed in accordance with, the laws
of the State of New York, without reference to conflicts of laws principles.
Section 7.2 Waiver.
Neither Party may waive or release any of its rights or interests in this Agreement except in writing. The failure of either Party
to assert a right hereunder or to insist upon compliance with any term or condition of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver
of that right or excuse a similar subsequent failure to perform any such term or condition. No waiver by either Party of any condition
or term in any one or more instances will be construed as a further or continuing waiver of such condition or term or of another
condition or term
Section 7.3 Assignment.
This Agreement shall not be assignable by either Party without the written consent of the other Party, except that either Party
may assign this Agreement, without such consent, to (i) an Affiliate of such Party; or (ii) an entity that acquires all or substantially
all of the business or assets of such Party to which this Agreement pertains, (whether by merger, reorganization, acquisition,
sale, or otherwise) and agrees in writing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The terms and conditions of
this Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the permitted successors and assigns of the Parties.
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Section 7.4 Notices.
Any notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or sent by international
express delivery service, registered or certified air mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by facsimile (confirmed
by prepaid registered or certified air mail letter or by international express delivery mail) (e.g., FedEx)), and shall be deemed
to have been properly served to the addressee upon receipt of such written communication, to the following addresses of the Parties,
or such other address as may be specified in writing to the other Parties hereto:
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GlaxoSmithKline |
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King of Prussia, PA 19406-2772 |
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Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel – R&D Legal Operations |
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610-787-3626 |
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Flamel Technologies, S.A. |
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Section 7.5 Independent
Contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended implicitly, or is to be construed, to constitute GSK or Flamel
as partners or joint venturers in the legal sense. No Party hereto will have any express or implied right or authority to assume
or create any obligations on behalf of or in the name of any other Party or to bind any other Party to any contract, agreement
or undertaking with any Third Party.
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Section 7.6 Other
Obligations. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement or as separately agreed upon in writing between Flamel and GSK,
each Party will bear its own costs incurred in connection with the implementation of the obligations under this Agreement.
Section 7.7 Severability.
If any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement are in conflict with any applicable statute or rule of law, then such terms
or provisions will be deemed inoperative to the extent that they may conflict therewith and will be deemed to be modified to conform
with such statute or rule of law. In the event that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are materially altered as a result
of the above, the Parties will renegotiate the terms and conditions of this Agreement to resolve any inequities.
Section 7.8 Further
Assurances. At any time or from time to time on and after the date of this Agreement, either Party will at the request of the
other Party (i) deliver to the requesting Party such records, data or other documents consistent with the provisions of this Agreement,
(ii) execute, and deliver or cause to be delivered, all such consents, documents or further instruments of assignment, transfer
or license, and (iii) take or cause to be taken all such actions, as the requesting Party may reasonably deem necessary or desirable
in order for the requesting Party to obtain the full benefits of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 7.9 Entire
Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement, both written and oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof,
and supersedes and terminates all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, whether written or oral, between GSK and
Flamel with respect to such subject matter. No terms or provisions of this Agreement will be varied or modified by any prior or
subsequent statement, conduct or act of either of the Parties, except that the Parties may amend this Agreement by written instruments
specifically referring to and executed in the same manner as this Agreement. To the extent that there is any inconsistency between
this Agreement and the License Agreement, this Agreement will govern.
Section 7.10 Headings.
The captions to the Articles and Sections hereof are not a part of this Agreement, but are included merely for convenience of reference
only and will not affect its meaning or interpretation.
Section 7.11 Rules
of Construction.
(i) The
Agreement will be construed as if both parties drafted the Agreement jointly, and will not be construed against either party as
principal drafter.
(ii) Unless
otherwise provided, all references to months, quarters or years are references to calendar months, calendar quarters or calendar
years.
(iii) Any
reference to any federal, national, state, local or foreign statute or law will be deemed to also refer to all rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise.
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(iv) The
English language version of this Agreement will control and any translations of this Agreement will be for convenience purposes
only for the Party making such translation and do not embody any agreement between the Parties.
Section 7.12 No
Third Party Beneficiaries. All rights, benefits and remedies under this Agreement are solely intended for the benefit of Flamel
and GSK, and no Third Party will have any rights whatsoever to (i) enforce any obligation contained in this Agreement, (ii) seek
a benefit or remedy for any breach of this Agreement, or (iii) take any other action relating to this Agreement under any legal
theory, including but not limited to, actions in contract, tort (including but not limited to negligence, gross negligence and
strict liability), or as a defense, setoff or counterclaim to any action or claim brought or made by the Parties.
Section 7.13 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together
will constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile signatures will be binding on the Parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have
caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their authorized representatives as of the Effective Date.
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SUPPLY
AGREEMENT
FOR
COMMERCIAL
SUPPLY
BY
AND BETWEEN
SMITHKLINE
BEECHAM (CORK) LIMITED
AND
FLAMEL
TECHNOLOGIES S.A.
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DEFINITIONS |
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FLAMEL’S OBLIGATIONS |
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PLACING OF ORDERS |
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SUPPLY AND STORAGE OF GSK API, MATERIALS AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS |
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FORECASTS; MANUFACTURING CAPACITY |
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ARRANGEMENT OF ALTERNATIVE SUPPLY |
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PASSING OF TITLE AND RISK IN THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT |
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PRICE OF THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS |
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INVOICE AND PAYMENT |
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FAILURE TO SUPPLY |
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QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE |
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SUPPLY AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS |
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THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT LICENSE |
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MANUFACTURE OF THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT |
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QUALIFIED PERSONS |
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QUALITY ASSURANCE |
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MANUFACTURING SITE UTILIZATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT |
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REGULATORY, COMPLIANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL |
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS |
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CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT RECALL |
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DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTS |
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CONFIDENTIALITY |
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RECORDS RETENTION |
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FORCE-MAJEURE |
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INSPECTION |
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ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY AUDIT OF FLAMEL |
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COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS |
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HAZARDS |
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
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ETHICAL STANDARDS AND HUMAN RIGHTS |
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INDEMNIFICATION |
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INSURANCE |
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TERM; TERMINATION; REMEDIES |
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CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION |
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WAIVER |
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NOTICE |
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SURVIVAL OF RIGHTS DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS |
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RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES |
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ASSIGNMENT |
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SUB-CONTRACTORS |
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ENTIRE AGREEMENT |
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AMENDMENTS |
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SEVERABILITY |
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COUNTERPARTS |
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RELEASE OF CLAIMS |
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THIRD PARTY RIGHTS |
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GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION |
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LIST OF SCHEDULES |
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SCHEDULES
Schedule
A - Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
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SUPPLY
AGREEMENT
This Supply Agreement
for Commercial Supply (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 30 day of September 2011 (the “Signing
Date”), to be effective January 1, 2011 (the “Effective Date”), by and between SmithKline Beecham
(Cork) Limited, a company organized under the laws of the country of Ireland with a place of business at Curraghbinny, Carrigaline,
Country Cork, Ireland, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates (“GSK”), and Flamel Technologies S.A., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of France, with its principal place of business at Parc Club du Moulin a Vent, 33 Avenue
du Docteur Georges Levy 69693 Venissleux Cedex, France (“Flamel”) (each a “Party” and collectively,
the “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Flamel
and GSK have entered into a License Agreement (as defined below) by which GSK has licensed certain proprietary rights from Flamel
related to the Flamel Micropump Technology (as defined below);
WHEREAS, Flamel
has the facilities and the ability to manufacture and supply to GSK promotional samples supplies and commercial supplies of Intermediate
Product;
WHEREAS, Flamel
wishes to sell to GSK and its Affiliates such promotional sample supplies and commercial supplies of Intermediate Product;
WHEREAS, it
is intended that orders for Intermediate Product to be supplied by Flamel shall be placed by GSK and its Affiliates and that Flamel
shall supply GSK or its Affiliates as appropriate with, and invoice them for, the same on the terms of and subject to the conditions
in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE,
in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises and undertakings contained herein, the Parties, intending to be legally
bound, do hereby agree as follows:
“Affiliate”
shall mean any legal entity (such as a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company) that Controls, is Controlled by,
or is under common Control with a Party to this Agreement. For the purposes of this definition, the term “Control”
means (i) beneficial ownership of at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting securities of a corporation or other business organization
with voting securities (or such lesser percentage which is the maximum allowed by a foreign corporation in a particular jurisdiction);
(ii) a fifty percent (50%) or greater interest in the net assets or profits of a partnership or other business organization without
voting securities; or (iii) the ability to direct the affairs of any such entity.
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EXECUTION VERSION
“Agreement”
means this Commercial Supply Agreement together with all its schedules (the “Schedules”).
“API” means
the active pharmaceutical ingredient, Carvedilol, which is used in the manufacture of the Intermediate Product.
“Batch” means
the total Intermediate Product obtained from one Manufacturing run, including purification.
“Batch Record”
means a record in form and substance satisfactory to GSK signed by a Qualified Person pursuant to Section 15.2.
“Carvedilol”
means (1-(9H-carbazol-4-yloxy)-[(2-2(2-methoxyphenoxy)ethyljamino]-2-propanol), the compound that is known by the generic name
of Carvedilol and including all racemates, chelates, complexes, enantiomers, diastereoisomers, salts, bases, esters, hydrates,
solvates, polymorphs, crystal forms, crystal habits, prodrugs, isotopic or radiolabeled equivalents, metabolites, ‘or the
like, thereof and all mixtures and any of the foregoing, and compositions comprising Carvedilol.
“Certificate of Analysis”
means a document identified as such and provided by Flamel to GSK that (i) sets forth the analytical test results for a specified
lot of Intermediate Products shipped to GSK hereunder, (ii) is in conformance with each applicable Drug Application and (iii) states
whether such Intermediate Products are manufactured in accordance with the Specifications and cGMP’s.
“Current Good Manufacturing
Practices” or “cGMPs” means all applicable standards relating to manufacturing practices for fine
chemicals, intermediates bulk products or finished pharmaceutical products. For purposes of this Agreement, cGMPs shall mean the
principles: (1) detailed in the U.S. Current Good Manufacturing Practices, 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, The Rules Governing Medicinal
Products in the European Community, Volume IV Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products, and the US Pharmacopoeia and
National Formulary, as each may be amended from time to time; (ii) promulgated by any Governmental Body having jurisdiction over
the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, in the form of laws or regulations; (iii) promulgated by any Governmental Body having
jurisdiction over the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, in the form of guidance documents (including but not limited to advisory
opinions, compliance policy guides and guidelines) which guidance documents are being implemented within the pharmaceutical manufacturing
industry for such products; or (iv) which Flamel knows or reasonably should have known to be current and shown to be feasible on
a commercially reasonable basis and valuable in ensuring drug quality within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry for such
products, in each case as in effect at the Effective Date and as amended, promulgated or accepted from time to time during the
term of this Agreement.
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EXECUTION VERSION
“Confidential Information”
means (i) any proprietary or confidential information or material in tangible form disclosed hereunder that is marked as “Confidential”
at the time it is delivered to the receiving Party, and/or (ii) proprietary or confidential information disclosed orally hereunder
that is identified as confidential or proprietary when disclosed and such disclosure of confidential information is confirmed in
writing within a reasonable period of time thereafter by the disclosing Party.
“Delivery Terms”
means Ex Works Manufacturing Site (Incoterms 2000).”Drug Application” means any New Drug Application filed with the
United States Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), any Abbreviated New Drug Application filed with the FDA,
any Supplemental New Drug Application filed with the FDA, any product license or any equivalent drug application or similar pharmaceutical
product approval administered by any foreign Governmental Body, or extension or renewal of any of the foregoing.
“Firm Order”
has the meaning set out in Section 5.1.
“Flamel Micropump Technology”
means a multiple-dose system containing a large number of microparticles that may be contained in capsule, tablet, orally dispersible,
sachet or suspension formulations. It is expected that the microparticles are released in the stomach and pass into the small intestine,
where each microparticle operates as a miniature delivery system, releasing the drug at a controlled rate and over an extended
period of time.
“Forecast”
has the meaning set out in Section 5.1.
“Force Majeure”
means in relation to either Party, any circumstances beyond the reasonable control of that Party (including without limitation
earthquakes, riots, civil commotions, terrorism, war, hostilities between nations, governmental laws, orders, or regulations, embargoes,
actions by the government or any agency thereof, acts of God, storms, fires, accidents, labor disputes or strikes, sabotage, explosions
or other similar or different contingencies).
“Generic Equivalent
Product” means a pharmaceutical product that has received FDA approval for marketing in the Territory and is directly
substitutable for the Product, including any product that is specified under an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA).
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EXECUTION VERSION
“Good Condition”
means fit for intended purpose, of satisfactory quality, not damaged and capable of any agreed standard of performance.
“Governmental Body”
means any nation or government, any state, province, or other political subdivision thereof, or any entity with legal authority
to exercise executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions or pertaining to government.
“Improvements”
means any new or improved process, technique, method, formula, invention or know-how relating to the Manufacture of Intermediate
Product.
“Intellectual Property”
means patents, trademarks, service marks, design rights (whether registerable or otherwise), including applications for any of
the foregoing, copyright, rights in know-how, trade or business names and other similar rights or forms of protection of a similar
nature or having equivalent or similar effect to any of these which may subsist anywhere in the world whether registerable or not.
“Intermediate Product”
means any bulk presentation or presentations of Product before encapsulation and final packaging.”Intermediate Product License”
means each and every product license, marketing authorization or any other authorization(s) (as the case may be) as well as the
applications therefore relating to the marketing, sale and/or distribution of the Intermediate Product.
“Key Performance Indicators”
or “KPI’s” are those indicators set forth in Schedule A hereto to evaluate the production and supply of
Intermediate Product under this Agreement which are used merely as benchmarks to evaluate such production and supply of Intermediate
Product and for discussion criteria as to ways Flamel may improve such production and supply.
“License Agreement”
shall mean the License Agreement entered into by and between the Parties dated March 26, 2003.
“Level One Maximum
Capacity” means a maximum of [***] Batches per calendar year, “Level Two Maximum Capacity” means a
maximum of [***] Batches per calendar year.
“Manufacture”
means the planning, purchasing, manufacture, processing, compounding, storage, filing, packaging, labelling, testing, sample retention,
stability testing, release and shipment of Intermediate Product and such other matters as may be prescribed for each Intermediate
Product by GSK.
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EXECUTION VERSION
“Manufacturing License”
means all licenses necessary for or in connection with the Manufacture of the Intermediate Product at the Manufacturing Site(s).
“Manufacturing Site”
means the manufacturing facility of Flamel at Pessac, France or such other manufacturing facility of Flamel (or of any duly authorized
sub-contractor under Article 37 of this Agreement) as shall have been approved in writing by GSK.
“Materials”
means the raw materials and components used in the Manufacture of the Intermediate Products.
“Minimum monthly Fees”
has the meaning set out in Section 9.3.
“Nominated Contract
Manufacturer” means such of GSK’s and its Affiliates’ contract manufacturers as shall from time to time be
nominated by GSK as being persons to whom supplies of Intermediate Product shall be made pursuant to this Agreement.
“Order” has
the meaning set out in Section 3.1.
“Product”
means any presentation or presentations of Carvedilol that incorporate the Flamel Micropump Technology, alone or in combination
with other therapeutically active compounds, for the therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of diseases and conditions in humans
in any dosage or strength.
“Qualified Person”
means the person named in this Agreement or any replacement notified by Flamel and agreed by GSK.
“Reduction Notice”
has the meaning set out in Section 5.9.
“Regulator”
means any relevant authority which regulates any aspect of the Manufacture of the Intermediate Product and/or the sale or marketing
of any product of which an Intermediate Product forms part.
“Reserve Supply”
has the meaning set out in Section 10.3.
“Specifications”
means the preliminary specifications for the Intermediate Product as set forth in the Quality Agreement, as such specifications
may be amended from time to time in accordance with Section 2.3.
“Supply Price”
has the meaning set out in Section 8.1.
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EXECUTION VERSION
“Technical Change Procedure”
means the procedure for changing the manner in which Flamel Manufactures Intermediate Product.
“Term” has
the meaning set out in Article 29 hereof.
“Territory”
shall have the meaning set forth in the License Agreement.
“Third Party Suppliers”
means any such third party suppliers as may be notified to Flamel by GSK and such other supplier(s) of Materials as may be approved
by GSK from time to time.
| 2.1 | In accordance with the terms of this Agreement, Flame! shall Manufacture, carry out quality control,
package and supply GSK’s, and GSK’s Nominated Contract Manufacturer’s operating on behalf of GSK, requirements
for the Intermediate Product as ordered from time to time by the same in accordance with Article 5. |
| 2.2 | Flamel shall Manufacture the Intermediate Product at the Manufacturing Site in accordance with
Good Manufacturing Practice, the Specifications, the Technical Agreement, the Manufacturing License and all laws and regulations
relevant to the Manufacture of the Intermediate Product, including not only the country of Manufacture but also, where any of the
Intermediate Product is to be supplied to another country, the applicable laws and regulations in such country as reasonably directed
by GSK. Without prejudice to the foregoing, Flamel shall not change any Manufacturing Site in which the Intermediate Product is
Manufactured, or the Materials, process or plant used in the Manufacture of the Intermediate Products without first obtaining written
consent from GSK (or where the Intermediate Product in question are to be supplied to one of GSK’s Affiliates, that Affiliate)
to such change. |
| 2.3 | All of the Intermediate Product supplied by Flamel shall comply with the Specifications and be
in Good Condition. The Specifications may, subject to the laws and regulations in force in the relevant territory, only be changed
by agreement in writing. Flamel shall not unreasonably withhold its agreement to any change in the Specifications requested by
GSK. Any amendment to the Specifications shall be subject to the same rules regarding confidentiality as expressed herein. |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 3.1 | GSK (and, if relevant, GSK’s Nominated Contract Manufacturers) shall place orders for Intermediate
Product by submitting an electronic order to Flamel via GSK’s External Supply Chain System (“ESC Collaborate”)
or in any other written or electronic form, setting out the type and quantity of Intermediate Product required and the date for
delivery (an “Order”). Flamel shall supply GSK with details of the anticipated lead times between placing an Order
and delivery of Intermediate Product and Flamel shall keep GSK informed of its progress. |
| 3.2 | Time shall be of the essence in relation to the performance of any and all of Flannel’s obligations
pursuant to this Agreement. |
| 4. | SUPPLY AND STORAGE OF GSK API, MATERIALS AND INTERMEDIATE
PRODUCTS |
| 4.1 | Flamel undertakes with GSK not to use any GSK API supplied by GSK or any Affiliate of GSK to
Flamel for any purpose whatsoever other than the Manufacture of Intermediate Products for GSK and that until such time as the
GSK API has been incorporated into the process of Manufacture of the Intermediate Products, the GSK API will remain the
property of GSK or any relevant Affiliate of GSK. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4.1, or in Clauses
12 and 13 of Schedule 4.7 to the License Agreement, if any commercial batches are rejected, Flamel will not be liable for any
API loss related to such batches provided, however, that such API loss is not attributable to the negligence of Flamel.
Flamel shall use commercially reasonable endeavours to Manufacture Product in accordance with the agreed minimum annual yield
limits [***]; provided, however, that in the event Flamel fails to meet such minimum annual yield limits during any calendar
quarter, the Parties shall meet to discuss and agree any necessary modifications to the minimum annual yield limits. |
| 4.2 | Flamel will report yields of Intermediate Product on a bi-annual basis in writing to GSK. |
| 4.3 | Ordering of GSK API and Materials: |
| 4.3.1 | Flamel shall be solely responsible for ordering the relevant quantities of API and Materials by
reference to the forecasts provided by GSK in accordance with Article 5. |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 4.3.2 | Flamel shall not obtain any supplies of API from any third party except GSK or its Affiliates,
unless mutually agreed upon between the Parties. Subject to Section 4.1 above, the cost of API shall be revised annually and GSK
will allow Flamel to benefit from any cost reduction. |
| 4.3.3 | Any Materials required by Flamel to Manufacture Intermediate Product shall be purchased in accordance
with the Technical Agreement. Any purchases from a Third Party Supplier shall be on Flannel’s own behalf and not as an agent
for GSK and Flamel shall be fully responsible for all purchases from such Third Party Supplier. |
| 4.4 | Storage of GSK API, Materials and intermediate Products: |
| 4.4.1 | Flamel shall at all times store and warehouse all API , Materials and Intermediate Products manufactured
by Flamel pursuant to this Agreement in premises that are secure, clean, compliant with the Manufacturing License and otherwise
acceptable to GSK. Flamel shall operate a warehousing system that identifies all API and Intermediate Products according to type
and status. |
| 4.4.2 | With regard to any API supplied by GSK or its Affiliates and any Intermediate Products, title to
which shall in accordance with the terms of this Agreement have passed to GSK or any Affiliates of GSK, Flamel shall ensure that
the containers of all such API and any such Intermediate Products are clearly identified to the effect that they are owned by GSK
or any relevant Affiliates of GSK or for use only for GSK and its Affiliates (as the case may be). |
| 5. | FORECASTS; MANUFACTURING CAPACITY |
| 5.1 | GSK shall provide Flamel with a rolling [***] month forecast for commercial supply
of Intermediate Product (the “Forecast”), which shall be updated quarterly. The Intermediate Product detailed in
the first [***] months of each Forecast will constitute the firm order (“Firm Order”). |
| 5.2 | The amount of Intermediate Product set forth in the Firm Order with regard to any particular month
shall not be less than [***], nor more than [***] of the amount of Intermediate
Product last forecasted for such particular month. The required delivery or shipment date for each such Firm Order will be specified
in the Forecast. |
| 5.3 | Flamel shall respond to each Firm Order received from GSK within five (5) business days of receipt
of the updated Firm Order within ESC Collaborate. The response shall include confirmation of the delivery dates and quantity as
set out in the Firm Order. |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 5.4 | Flamel shall satisfy GSK’s and its Affiliates’ requirements in respect of Intermediate
Product pertaining to each and every Firm Order confirmed by Flamel pursuant to Section 5.3 above and shall use reasonable best
endeavours to satisfy any changes in quantity, delivery phasing or dates requested by GSK in respect of such a Firm Order or any
additional order, subject to its other manufacturing requirements. In the event that Flamel becomes aware that any Firm Order previously
confirmed in accordance with this Section 5.4 will not be satisfied, then Flamel shall inform GSK as soon as reasonably practicable
and in any event within one (1) business day. This shall be without prejudice to GSK’s rights under this Agreement in respect
of failure to meet Firm Orders. |
| 5.5 | It is understood that, subject to the requirements of Section 5.2 hereof, the remaining [***]
of the Forecast constitutes an estimate of the future Intermediate Product requirement of GSK and its Affiliates and does not
comprise any minimum purchase requirement or any binding commitment by GSK or its Affiliates to purchase such
Intermediate Product. |
| 5.6 | Flamel shall ensure that Flannel and Flamel’s GSK-approved suppliers have adequate capacity
at all times to fulfill [***] of GSK’s Firm Orders within the agreed lead time, to be negotiated
in good faith on a case-by-case basis between the Parties. in the event that Flamel is approaching the Level One Maximum Capacity
or the Level Two Maximum Capacity and is unable to comply with the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence, then Flamel
shall notify GSK immediately of such situation and the Parties shall meet to discuss in good faith the situation and negotiate
alternatives. |
| 5.7 | No capital expenditures shall be made by Flame! to support the development or manufacture of Intermediate
Product without GSK’s prior written approval where GSK will fund the expenditure (not unreasonably withheld and delayed).
Where capital expenditure shall be made by Flannel to support the development of Intermediate Product which is funded solely by
Flamel, Flamel shall notify GSK of this expenditure for GSK accounting purposes. |
| 5.8 | During the Term of this Agreement, the maximum amount of Product which may be ordered by GSK in
any calendar year beginning from 1st January, 2012 is estimated to be no more than the Level One Maximum Capacity. In
case of higher demand, the Parties shall meet to discuss in good faith the situation and shall agree any necessary modifications
thereto. Notwithstanding the above, the Parties hereby agree that during the first quarter of 2012 Flamel shall Manufacture up
to [***] batches in excess of the Level One Maximum Capacity amount. |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 5.9 | Commencing on October 1, 2012, and quarterly thereafter, GSK may, however, notify Flamel in writing,
with three (3) months prior notice, a reduction of the maximum capacity to the Level Two Maximum Capacity (a “Reduction
Notice”); provided, however, that in the event that GSK shall require an increase from Level Two Maximum Capacity to
Level One Maximum Capacity, the Parties shall meet to discuss in good faith the terms and conditions of such request. For the avoidance
of any doubt, in the event that the Parties agree to increase the capacity from the Level Two Maximum Capacity to the Level One
Maximum Capacity, the payment terms set forth in Section 9.3 above shall apply; provided, however, that Section 5.8 shall apply
in the event GSK requires any capacity in excess of the Level One Maximum Capacity. |
| 6. | ARRANGEMENT OF ALTERNATIVE SUPPLY |
If Flamel is unable to supply
the Intermediate Product in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, Flamel shall use its best endeavours to source the same
quantity and quality of Intermediate Product from a Third Party Supplier. Flamel shall notify GSK of the identity of the Third
Party Supplier and the nature of the Intermediate Product available, (as soon as reasonably possible) prior to the delivery date,
and GSK at its sole discretion, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, shall elect whether to authorize the use of Third Party
Supplier by Flamel.
| 7. | PASSING OF TITLE AND RISK IN THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT |
| 7.1 | The title and risk in the Intermediate Product shall remain with Flamel until delivered to the
carrier selected by GSK at Flamel’s Manufacturing Site, at which point title and risk shall pass to GSK. |
| 7.2 | Neither payment by nor passage of title or risk in the intermediate Product to GSK shall be deemed
to constitute acceptance of the Intermediate Product. |
| 8. | PRICE OF THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS |
| 8.1 | Throughout the Term of this Agreement, the prices for the Intermediate Product shall [***] (the
“Supply Price”). For the avoidance of doubt, all batches of the intermediate Product already delivered and invoiced
to GSK since January 1, 2011 shall be paid at the Supply Price set out above. |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 8.2 | If GSK is able to obtain Intermediate Product of equivalent quality from a Third Party Supplier
at a price lower than the prices otherwise payable in accordance with this Agreement, GSK shall so notify Flamel in writing and
if so requested by Flamel shall procure that details of the lower price, and verification that such lower price applies to a similar
commercial package to that supplied under this Agreement, are provided to Flamel by a mutually acceptable independent Third Party
Supplier upon the condition that the identity of the Third Party Supplier is not disclosed to Flamel. With six (6) weeks of Flamel’s
receipt of such information, Flamel shall use its commercially reasonable endeavors to meet the lower price of the Third Party
Supplier; provided, however, that if Flamel does not for any reason wish to, or cannot, meet the lower price for substantially
the same quantity of Intermediate Product within that time GSK may exercise its termination right set forth in Section 33.1(b)
below. |
| 8.3 | Flamel undertakes to submit to GSK within a period of fourteen (14) days of the end of each month
or of the termination of this Agreement or such other intervals as may be agreed between the Parties such reports as GSK may require
from time to time. Such reports shall include in respect of such month or part thereof or other time period as agreed between the
Parties statements of: |
| (a) | the quantity of Materials and API used by Flamel in the Manufacture of Intermediate Product; |
| (b) | the quantity of the Intermediate Product Manufactured by Flamel for GSK and GSK’s Nominated
Contract Manufacturers (as appropriate); |
| (c) | the quantity of the Intermediate Product delivered to GSK and GSK’s Nominated Contract Manufacturers
(as appropriate), by Flamel and received in Good Condition and in saleable form; and, |
| (d) | the stock of Intermediate Product broken down by work in process and passed finished Intermediate
Product. |
| 9.1 | Upon shipment of Intermediate Product, Flamel shall invoice GSK or GSK’s Nominated Contract
Manufacturer (as appropriate, depending on who placed the order for the relevant Intermediate Products) for the quantity of Intermediate
Product shipped. Intermediate Product shall be invoiced at the Supply Price, as detailed in Section 8.1 above. |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 9.2 | In consideration of this Agreement, taking into account the accommodations necessary to be made
by Flannel as a result of GSK’s anticipated fluctuations in demand during 2011 and 2012, GSK shall also pay to Flamel the
following one time additional payments: |
| (a) | A payment of [***] no later than September 25, 2011; and, |
| (b) | A payment of a further [***] to be paid ten (10) business days after execution of this Agreement,
upon invoice by Flamel. |
| 9.3 | Notwithstanding the quantity of Intermediate Product, if any, ordered by GSK pursuant to this Agreement,
during the Term of this Agreement, GSK shall pay to Flamel “Minimum [***] Fees” to maintain either the Level One
Maximum Capacity, or the Level Two Maximum Capacity, as applicable, as follows: |
| (a) | From September 2011 until December 31, 2013, [***], except as may be modified as provided in subsection
(c) below by receipt of a Reduction Notice no earlier than January 1, 2013, for Level One Maximum Capacity during such period; |
| (b) | From January 1, 2014 until the end of the Term, [***], except as may be modified as provided in
subsection (d) below by receipt of a Reduction Notice, no earlier than January 1, 2013, for Level One Maximum Capacity during such
period; |
| (c) | After January 1, 2013, if GSK has given a proper Reduction Notice pursuant to Section 5.9,
the Minimum [***] Fees due after the effectiveness of the Reduction Notice shall be [***] for Level Two Maximum Capacity
during such period; and, |
| (d) | After January 1, 2014, if GSK has given a proper Reduction Notice pursuant to Section 5.9,
the Minimum [***] Fees due after the effectiveness of the Reduction Notice shall be [***] for Level Two Maximum Capacity
during such period; and, |
| (e) | All amounts paid [***] pursuant to Section 8.1 shall be fully creditable against the Minimum
[***] Fees. If the total amount paid under Section 8.1 for the Intermediate Product supply exceeds the Minimum [***] Fees
for a given [***], then the Minimum [***] Fees for such [***] shall not be due from GSK. Conversely, if the total
amount paid under Section 8.1 for the Intermediate Product supply is lower than the Minimum [***] Fees for a given [***],
then Flamel shall submit an invoice to GSK equal to the complement payment to reach the amount of the applicable Minimum
[***] Fees, in addition to the Section 8.1 payment. For example, in 2012 if the total paid for the Intermediate Product
supply in any [***] was [***] under Section 8.1, then the Minimum [***] Fees for that [***] would be [***]. |
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| (f) | The minimum capacity charge will be reconciled quarterly, to allow for aggregation and equal
disbursement of the number of batches supplied to GSK over a [***] period of time. Following such reconciliation, GSK shall
pay the difference between the amount paid for the number of batches supplied in each [***] and the Minimum [***] Fee due in
accordance with Section 9.3 above. For the avoidance of doubt, if after the reconciliation it is determined that the
Supply Price multiplied by the number of batches supplied to GSK per [***] exceeds the Minimum [***] Fee for the applicable
[***], GSK shall not make be liable for any Minimum [***] Fee in such quarter. |
| 9.4 | Each invoice issued by Flamel hereunder shall specify: |
| (a) | FPA (Firm Planed Arrival), customer order reference or purchase order reference; |
| (b) | Local item code and description as per the packing list; |
| (c) | Invoice number and date; |
| (d) | Supplier name and address; |
| (e) | Supplier VAT reg. Number; |
| (f) | Buyer (Trading Partner) name and address (including country); |
| (g) | Consignee (Ship to) name and address (including country); |
| (i) | Any direct pass through charges (e.g., freight and insurance charges on a shipment bases); and, |
| (j) | Any Free of Charge products (quantity, item code, batch no). |
| 9.5 | Unless otherwise stated in the Order, payment shall be [***] following receipt of the
relevant invoice bearing the applicable Order number from Flame!. GSK reserves the right to set off any sums in respect of
which Flamel may be in default to GSK. |
| 9.6 | Supply Prices are and any other amounts shall be as stated and include delivery and packing taxes
and duties but are exclusive of VAT and customs duties. GSK shall only be obliged to pay to Flamel the rate of VAT chargeable in
respect of the supply of Intermediate Product upon presentation of a valid VAT invoice. Flamel will supply Intermediate Product
in accordance with the Delivery Terms. |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 10.1 | Without prejudice to Flamel’s obligations under this Agreement in the event that Flamel is
unable to fulfill its supply obligations under this Agreement, whether it be due to a disruption in the Manufacture of the Intermediate
Product at the Manufacturing Site, at periods of peak demand or otherwise, Flamel shall at its own expense use its best endeavours
to procure access to capacity at alternative manufacturing plants. Flamel will obtain all necessary approvals and consents therefore
at Flamel’s cost. Flamel shall use commercially reasonable efforts to comply with all KPI’s, as set forth on Schedule
A. If any changes to these KPI’s are proposed by GSK, they will be reasonably agreed between GSK and Flamel. The mere failure
to reach a KPI not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement; provided however, that the Parties shall meet to determine the cause
of such failure and shall work toward resolution in good faith. |
| 10.2 | GSK or, if relevant, GSK’s Nominated Contract Manufacturer shall notify Flamel as soon as
possible if there is an incomplete delivery in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. If Flamel is notified by telephone
or in person, then such notification shall be confirmed by GSK or GSK’s Nominated Contract Manufacturer (as appropriate)
in writing. Flamel shall then be obliged to rectify the incomplete consignment promptly. |
| 10.3 | Flamel shall at all times maintain a contingency Materials inventory equivalent to [***]
supply of Materials (“Reserve Supply”), subject to GSK’s obligation to provide Flamel with API. |
| 10.4 | If Flamel is unable, or anticipates that it will be unable, to supply the Intermediate Product
in accordance with any Order placed in accordance with Article 3 from its current production or normal stocks of Materials, Flamel
shall, as soon as it becomes aware of the fact, and in any event not less than fourteen (14) days before the delivery due date,
given written notice to GSK of the reasons for the shortfall and will make up the shortfall, if possible, from the Reserve Supply. |
| 11. | QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE |
| 11.1 | Flamel shall, prior to their use for Manufacture, analyze or cause to be analyzed against the relevant
Specification(s) each delivery of Materials and if in Flamel’s opinion such analysis reveals that any delivery of Materials
is defective by reference to such Specification, Flamel shall promptly notify GSK or the relevant supplier (as the case may be). |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 11.2 | If Flamel considers that a delivery of Materials which has been supplied by any supplier is defective,
Flamel shall reject such delivery, and shall procure that substitute Materials complying with the Specification are promptly supplied
by the relevant supplier in substitution. |
| 11.3 | GSK shall have the right exercisable within a reasonable time after delivery to reject the Intermediate
Product or any part thereof if any such Intermediate Product does not conform in quality with any stipulations in this Agreement
or the specific order. |
| 11.4 | In the event of an Intermediate Product rejection: |
| (a) | GSK shall notify Flamel in writing; |
| (b) | that is attributable to the negligence or willful misconduct of Flamel, the payment obligation
in relation to any such delivery shall be suspended forthwith pending resolution of the dispute in accordance with this Section; |
| (c) | the Parties shall immediately endeavor to agree whether or not the delivery in question complies
with the Specification; and, |
| (d) | Flamel shall be entitled at all reasonable times to inspect and/or analyze the delivery in question. |
| 11.5 | The Parties shall use their best endeavours to resolve any dispute that may arise pursuant to this
Section but if the Parties fail to agree, within thirty (30) days of being notified pursuant to Section 11.4 (a), whether any delivery
of Intermediate Product supplied by Flamel to GSK is defective or may be rejected for any other reason set out in Section 11.3,
the dispute shall be determined by the independent laboratory and the decision of the independent laboratory shall be final and
binding on the Parties. The independent laboratory shall act as an expert and not as an arbitrator and (unless the independent
laboratory otherwise determines) its fees shall be borne by the Party against whom the independent laboratory’s decision
is given. |
| 11.6 | If Flamel agrees or the independent laboratory finds that any delivery of the Intermediate Product
has not complied with the relevant specification or may be rejected in accordance with this Section 11.6, without prejudice to
any other rights that GSK may have against Flamel: |
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| (a) | Flamel may elect either to promptly collect at its own expense any rejected Intermediate Product
from wheresoever GSK may direct or to reimburse GSK for any costs incurred in its disposal of the rejected Intermediate Product; |
| (b) | Flamel shall in addition promptly reimburse GSK in respect of any cost including but not limited
to manufacturing, packaging, freight, clearance, duty and storage charges incurred by GSK in respect of the defective delivery;
and, |
| (c) | GSK shall initially give Flamel the opportunity to replace rejected Intermediate Product with the
Intermediate Product that complies with the requirements of this Agreement such that Flame] shall supply a replacement delivery
to GSK as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event so as to arrive at the specified delivery address. |
| 11.7 | If a delivery of the Intermediate Product is found by the independent laboratory to comply with
the Specification therefore, GSK shall pay for such consignment in accordance with the payment provisions contained in this Agreement. |
| 11.8 | Flamel shall, at GSK’s discretion, as soon as reasonably practicable replace Intermediate
Product, or refund to GSK the purchase costs of all Intermediate Product that is or becomes defective where such defects are not
the result of GSK’s actions and occur under proper usage and are due to faulty design, and/or Manufacture, Flamel’s
erroneous instructions as to use date, or inadequate or faulty Materials (other than Carvedilol) or workmanship, or any breach
of Flamel’s warranties. |
| 12. | SUPPLY AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS |
| 12.1 | Flamel shall be solely responsible for ordering the relevant quantities of Materials and for the
timely delivery of such Materials. Flame! shall purchase and use only Materials and procedures in the Manufacture of the Intermediate
Product which comply with the requirements of the Intermediate Product License and with Good Manufacturing Practice and otherwise
are fit for purpose. Flame! shall not obtain any supplies of Materials from any party except a supplier reasonably agreed by GSK,
Any such purchase from a supplier shall be on Flamers own behalf and not as an agent for GSK and Flamel hereby agrees to indemnify
GSK against any claims which a supplier may make against GSK in respect of any such purchase, |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 12.2 | Flamel shall at all times store and warehouse all Materials and Intermediate Product Manufactured
by Flamel pursuant to this Agreement in premises that are secure, clean, compliant with the Manufacturing License and otherwise
acceptable to GSK. Flamel shall operate a warehousing system that identifies all Intermediate Product according to type and status. |
| 12.3 | Within thirty (30} days of the Effective Date, Flamel shall adopt a risk mitigation program that
will secure the supply of Materials. |
| 13. | THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT LICENSE |
| 13.1 | Flamel undertakes with GSK to observe and comply with all requirements from time to time of the
Intermediate Product License and any amendments or additions thereto in so far as they apply to the Manufacture of intermediate
Product hereunder and have been disclosed by GSK to Flame!. |
| 13.2 | GSK undertakes to inform Flamel of any amendments or additions to the Intermediate Product License
that are relevant to the performance by Flamel of its obligations under this Agreement at which time the Agreement shall be amended
in accordance with the Technical Change Procedure and the amendments or additions implemented by Flamel in the Manufacture of the
intermediate Product to the extent required. |
| 13.3 | GSK shall be responsible for the registration of the Intermediate Product with all relevant authorities
and Flamel shall provide such assistance, at GSK’s cost, as GSK may reasonably request in connection therewith. |
| 14. | MANUFACTURE OF THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT |
| 14.1 | Flamel shall at its own cost obtain and throughout the term of this Agreement maintain all necessary
Manufacturing Licenses and perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with the Manufacturing Licenses and all applicable laws
and legislation in the country in which the Manufacturing Site is situated. Flamel shall supply a copy of each such Manufacturing
License to GSK free of charge on request. |
| 14.2 | All personnel employed by Flame! in the Manufacture of the Intermediate Product shall be suitably
trained, experienced and competent for their respective functions with particular reference to performing their assigned duties
in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Flamel shall keep written records of the training provided to such employees, copies
of which shall be made available to GSK on request. Flamel covenants with GSK not at any time during the Term of this Agreement
to carry out any other activities that prejudice the quality, safety or efficacy of the Intermediate Product. |
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| 15.1 | Flamel shall at all times: |
| (a) | employ a Qualified Person in accordance with Directive 2001/83/EC who shall be responsible for
confirming by his/her signature on the appropriate Batch Record that each batch of the Intermediate Product conforms with the requirements
of the Intermediate Product License and the Specification(s) therefore and is Manufactured in accordance with this Agreement and
Good Manufacturing Practice; |
| (b) | promptly notify GSK in writing of any change in the identity of the Qualified Person and person
or persons responsible for quality assurance in respect of the Intermediate Product; and, |
| (c) | immediately following completion of the Manufacture of each batch of the Intermediate Product supply
to GSK or any party nominated by GSK a Batch Record and a Certificate of Analysis duly signed by the Qualified Person. |
| 15.2 | The Qualified Person shall be responsible for the release of each batch of the Intermediate Product
after the Batch Record and Certificate of Analysis (which shall be signed by the Qualified Person) for each batch of the Intermediate
Product has been produced. |
| 16.1 | Flamel shall supply to GSK or GSK’s Nominated Contract Manufacturers a Certificate of Analysis
or similar document for each batch of Intermediate Product supplied to GSK or GSK’s Nominated Contract Manufacturer (as appropriate). |
| 16.2 | Flamel shall ensure that quality assurance tests agreed by the Parties from time to time are adopted
and that representative samples of the Intermediate Product are taken, analyzed and retained in accordance with such terms as may
be agreed between the Parties. |
| 16.3 | Further, Flamel shall ensure that testing methodology and testing reference standards comply with
Good Manufacturing Practice. |
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| 16.4 | Flamel shall institute and maintain process controls during the Manufacture of the Intermediate
Product to ensure continuity of good quality in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice. Further, Flamel shall maintain full
records of such tests which shall upon request be made available to GSK or its nominees together with retained in-process samples,
in the event of a complaint or query arising in respect of the Intermediate Product. Such records and samples shall be retained
by Flamel in accordance with Section 2.2 of the Technical Agreement. |
| 16.5 | Flamel must report any adverse trends to GSK that arise during the testing of the Intermediate
Product. |
| 17. | MANUFACTURING SITE UTILIZATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT |
| 17.1 | During the Term, Flamel shall use its best endeavours, in the ordinary course of its business,
to increase utilization at the Manufacturing Site beyond GSK volume and any cost recovery shall be allocated to a reduction in
the Minimum Monthly Fee. |
| 17.2 | Both Parties will continue to work together on improvement of supply and cost of the Intermediate
Product and will equally share resulting benefits out of those improvements. |
| 18. | REGULATORY, COMPLIANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL |
| 18.1 | Flamel shall promptly and at its own expense provide to each and every Regulator all such documents
and information as may be required by such Regulator with respect to the Manufacture, storage and testing of the Intermediate Product
and shall allow inspections of the Manufacturing Site and any other relevant sites and premises as may be requested by such Regulator
the findings of which inspections shall promptly be made known in writing to GSK. |
| 18.2 | If any Regulator requires any changes to be made with respect to the Manufacture of the Intermediate
Product or disposal of effluent relating to such Manufacture, Flamel shall immediately notify GSK and send it copies of any relevant
documents delivered to it by the said Regulator within seven (7) days of receipt and will use its reasonable endeavours to defer
implementation of any such changes until such time as GSK has been able, in accordance with the Technical Change Procedure, to
make any such changes to its Intermediate Product License as may be necessary to accommodate any such changes as may be required
by the Regulator. |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 18.3 | Flamel shall respond in an effective and timely manner to any questions of a regulatory nature
relating to the Intermediate Product or its Manufacture raised either by GSK, its Affiliates, sub-licensees or distributors or
by a Regulator. |
| 19. | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS |
All Intellectual Property Rights
of each Party shall be governed by the License Agreement dated March 26, 2003 by and between the Parties, including the indemnification
rights provided hereunder for infringement of such Intellectual Property Rights.
| 20. | CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT RECALL |
| 20.1 | Flamel shall ensure that adequate manufacturing, shipping, and analytical records are kept and
made available to GSK in order to assess the quality and destination of the Intermediate Product in the event of a Intermediate
Product complaint or suspected defect |
| 20.2 | In the event that GSK requires access to any records Flamel shall facilitate immediate access to
such records. |
| 20.3 | Flamel shall use its commercially reasonable efforts notify GSK’s Supply and Quality Managers
immediately by telephone and in writing promptly upon becoming aware of any issue likely to result in a product recall including
but not limited to: |
| (a) | where any Intermediate Product or its labeling may have been mistaken for or applied to another
Intermediate Product; or |
| (b) | where any Intermediate Product may be affected by bacteriological or other contamination, significant
chemical, physical or other change or deterioration or stability failures; or |
| (c) | where any Intermediate Product is the subject of a complaint by a third party or customer; or |
| (d) | where any Intermediate Product may not comply with the Specifications. |
| 20.4 | If any of the circumstances described in Section 20.3 arise whether notified to GSK or not, Flamel
shall take at GSK’s request and at Flamel’s cost, all such acts as GSK may reasonably direct and if GSK deems that
a Product recall is required, the recall strategy shall be developed by GSK and fully followed by Flamel including with strict
regard to timing requirements. All costs of such recall shall be borne by Flamel in the event that the need for the recall is necessitated
by a failure on the part of Flamel to comply with all its obligations under this Agreement solely through negligence on the part
of Flamel. |
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| 20.5 | Complaints in respect of the Intermediate Product will be handled pursuant to Section 27 of the
Technical Agreement. |
| 20.6 | If GSK deems that recall of a product containing Intermediate Product is required, the recall strategy
will be developed by GSK and followed by Flamel including strict regard to timing requirements. All costs of such recall shall
be borne by Flame! in the event that the need for the recall is necessitated by a failure on the part of Flamel to comply with
all its obligations under this Agreement, solely through negligence on the part of Flamel. |
| 21. | DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTS |
| (a) | complete the documentation relative to the Manufacture of each batch of the Intermediate Product
in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice and any other reasonable requirements of GSK and shall retain such documentation
in accordance with Section 9 of the Technical Agreement; |
| (b) | supply to GSK one (1) completed copy of the Certificate of Analysis relating to the Intermediate
Product which is the subject of any Batch Record at the time that such Intermediate Product is delivered; |
| (c) | permit GSK access to all Manufacturing, regulatory and quality control records in respect of the
Intermediate Product and the Materials used in their Manufacture; |
| (d) | supply to GSK a report for the validation batches for each batch of Intermediate Product Manufactured
summarizing, but not limited to, the analytical results for each batch Manufactured, the stability results, details of any batch
failures, process deviations and any out of specification results as provided for in this Agreement; and |
| (e) | complete and lodge with the appropriate authorities where required all documentation relating to
the export of intermediate Product where delivery involves export from the country of Manufacture. |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 22.1 | Except as expressly provided herein, the Parties agree that, for the Term of this Agreement
and for [***] years thereafter, the receiving Party shall keep completely confidential and shall not publish or otherwise
disclose and shall not use for any purpose except for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement any Confidential
Information furnished to it by the disclosing Party hereto pursuant to this Agreement, except that to the extent that it can
be established by the receiving Party by competent proof that such Confidential Information: |
| (a) | was already known to the receiving Party, other than under an obligation of confidentiality, at
the time of disclosure; |
| (b) | was generally available to the public or otherwise part of the public domain at the time of its
disclosure to the receiving Party; |
| (c) | became generally available to the public or otherwise part of the public domain after its disclosure
and other than through any act or omission of the receiving Party in breach of this Agreement; |
| (d) | was independently developed by the receiving Party without reference to any information or materials
disclosed by the disclosing Party; or |
| (e) | was subsequently disclosed to the receiving Party by a person other than a Party without breach
of any legal obligation to the disclosing Party. |
| 22.2 | Each Party hereto may disclose the other’s Confidential Information to the extent such disclosure
is reasonably necessary in connection with the conduct of the development activities to be conducted hereunder, in filing or prosecuting
patent applications, prosecuting or defending litigation, complying with applicable governmental regulations or otherwise submitting
information to tax or other governmental authorities, conducting clinical trials, or making a permitted sublicense or otherwise
exercising its rights hereunder, provided that if a Party is required to make any such disclosure of another Party’s Confidential
Information, other than pursuant to a confidentiality agreement, it will give reasonable advance notice to the latter Party of
such disclosure and, save to the extent inappropriate in the case of patent applications, will use its best efforts to secure confidential
treatment of such information prior to its disclosure (whether through protective orders or otherwise). |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
| 22.3 | No public announcement or any other disclosure, including under a Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement,
to Third Parties concerning the existence of, terms, or subject matter or termination of this Agreement shall be made, either directly
or indirectly, by any Party to this Agreement, except as may be legally required or as may be required for recording purposes,
without first obtaining the written approval of the other Party and agreement upon the nature and text of such announcement or
disclosure; provided, however that in the case of disclosures made by Flamel to a bona fide financial analyst for modeling and
valuation purposes under a confidentiality agreement, Flamel shall provide GSK advance written notice of such disclosure (as set
forth below), but shall not be obligated to obtain GSK’s consent. The Party desiring to make any such public announcement
or other disclosure (including those which are legally required or may be required for recording purposes) shall inform the other
Party of the proposed announcement or disclosure in reasonably sufficient time prior to public release, which shall be at least
five (5) business days prior to release of such proposed announcement or disclosure, and shall provide the other Party with a written
copy thereof, in order to allow such other Party to comment upon such announcement or disclosure. Each Party agrees that it shall
cooperate fully with the other with respect to all disclosures regarding this Agreement to the Securities Exchange Commission and
any other governmental or regulatory agencies, including requests for confidential treatment of proprietary information of either
Party included in any such disclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, within one (1) day of the Signing Date, Flamel shall be permitted
to issue a press release, to announce the execution of this Agreement and certain of its terms, such as its duration and general
terms; provided, however, that GSK shall have the right to review such press release prior to its issuance. |
| 22.4 | Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent GSK from disclosing any information received from
Flame! hereunder: (i) to a Third Party contract manufacturer of GSK, subject to the consent of Flamel, such consent not to be unreasonably
withheld; or (ii) to an Affiliate, sublicensee, distributor, Third Party research or clinical contractor, of GSK, without the consent
of Flamel, provided, that in all cases of disclosure under clause (i) or (ii) above, the party to whom such disclosure is made
shall have undertaken a similar obligation of confidentiality with respect to the Confidential Information, Neither Party shall
submit for written or oral publication any manuscript, abstract or the like which includes data or other information pertaining
to Product or Intermediate Product without first obtaining the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not
be unreasonably withheld, and shall be given or refused no later than thirty (30) days from the date of receipt by the reviewing
Party. |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
| 22.5 | All Confidential Information disclosed by one Party to the other shall remain the intellectual
property of the disclosing Party. In the event that a court or other legal or administrative tribunal, directly or through an appointed
master, trustee or receiver, assumes partial or complete control over the assets of a Party to this Agreement based on the insolvency
or bankruptcy of such Party, the bankrupt or insolvent Party shall promptly notify the court or other tribunal (1) that Confidential
Information received from the other Party under this Agreement remains the property of the other Party, and (ii) of the confidentiality
obligations under this Agreement. In addition, the bankrupt or insolvent Party shall, to the extent permitted by law, take all
steps necessary or desirable to maintain the confidentiality of the other Party’s Confidential Information and to ensure
that the court, other tribunal or appointee maintains such information in confidence in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. |
| 22.6 | Flamel shall maintain reasonable security policies at Flamel, to protect the integrity of all Confidential
Information and all Intermediate Product at Flamel’s facilities, which policies shall be no less stringent than those policies
that Flamel has in place to protect the integrity of its own Confidential Information and its own products. |
During the Term of this Agreement
and, thereafter, in accordance with any applicable records retention period(s) identified in Schedule C, Flamel shall keep complete
and systematic written records of all documentation relating to the manufacture of Intermediate Products by Flamel under this Agreement.
Such records shall include any operational documentation pertaining to Flamel’s supply of Intermediate Products under this
Agreement, including records relevant to any costs or expenses incurred by Flamel on behalf of GSK, any financial records, procedures
(including records for compliance with federal, state and local law) and such other documentation pertaining to Flamel’s
supply of Intermediate Products under this Agreement. All financial records shall be kept in sufficient detail to permit accurate
determination of all figures necessary for verification of payment obligations set forth in Sections 8.1 and 9.3 of this Agreement.
Flamel shall preserve all such records in accordance with the records retention period(s) specified in Schedule C; provided, however,
that in the event a specific retention period is not specified for the particular record, Flamel shall preserve such records for
the greater of (a) [***] years, or (b) such other period agreed upon in writing by the Parties.
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
| 24.1 | If any Force Majeure occurs in relation to either Party which affects or may affect the performance
of any of its obligations under this Agreement, it shall notify the other Party forthwith as to the nature and extent of the circumstances
in question. |
| 24.2 | Neither Party shall be deemed to be in breach of this Agreement, or shall be otherwise liable to
the other Party, by reason only of any delay in performance, or the nonperformance of any of its obligations hereunder, to the
extent that the delay or nonperformance is due to any Force Majeure of which it has duly notified the other Party, and the time
for performance of that obligation shall be extended accordingly. |
| 24.3 | If the performance by either Party of any of its obligations under this Agreement is prevented
or delayed by Force Majeure for a continuous period in excess of five (5) working days, the Parties shall enter into bona fide
discussions with a view to alleviating its effects, or to agreeing upon such alternative arrangements as may be fair and reasonable
in the circumstances. |
| 24.4 | If the performance by either Party of any of its obligations under this Agreement is prevented
or delayed by Force Majeure for [***] or more, consecutively or cumulatively, in anyone year, then the other Party shall
in its discretion have the right to terminate the Agreement forthwith upon written notice. |
| 24.5 | Notwithstanding the foregoing, GSK may, by notice in writing to Flamel, cancel any deliveries that
in GSK’s reasonable opinion cannot be made within a reasonable time after the due date without incurring any additional liability
on the part of GSK. |
| 25.1 | Subject to Flamel’s obligation to inspect the Intermediate Product prior to the release of
such Intermediate Product and without prejudice to Flamel’s obligations under this Agreement, GSK and any third party it
appoints on its behalf shall have the right to inspect and carry out any tests, including batch sampling, it wishes at GSK’s
expense on all Intermediate Product at Flamel’s works and the works of any sub-contractors at all reasonable times to ensure
Intermediate Product compliance with Specifications and Flamel’s compliance with the terms of this Agreement and cGMP. Flamel
will provide any or all necessary Certificates of Analysis. |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
| 25.2 | Any inspections, checking, tests, approval or acceptance given on behalf of GSK by its servants
or agents in relation to the Intermediate Product shall not relieve Flamel from its obligations assumed under this Agreement. |
| 25.3 | Flamel shall and shall procure that its sub-contractors shall grant a right of reasonable access
to GSK and any third party it appoints in order to inspect and test the Intermediate Products. |
| 26. | ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY AUDIT OF FLAMEL |
GSK shall have the right to conduct,
or to nominate a third party to conduct on GSK’s behalf, an environmental, health and safety audit of Flamel to ensure that
Flamel complies with the GSK’s Environmental Health and Safety (“EHS”) Requirements for Contract Manufacturers,
which are set forth in Schedule B attached hereto and made a part hereof.
| 27. | COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND REGULATIONS |
| 27.1 | Flamel must ensure that the Intermediate Product and the delivery thereof comply with the Agreement
and any standards specifically stated on it, all relevant statutes, regulations, other legal requirements and applicable guidelines,
including without limitation those relevant to the regulation of medicinal products, health, safety, welfare, production, storing,
handling and delivery of the Intermediate Product pertaining to the stated country for use of the Intermediate Product. Flamel
shall provide evidence of compliance with such legal requirements, for example, permits, inspection reports, Certificates of Analysis,
etc. promptly on request and within a reasonable time frame in any event. |
| 27.2 | Flamel shall use its best endeavours to ensure that its sub-contractors comply with Section |
| 27.3 | Flannel shall use its best endeavours to comply with all reasonable requests of GSK to minimize
GSK’s compliance costs in respect of applicable health, safety, environmental and producer responsibility obligations. |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
Flamel will inform and keep GSK
informed of all hazards, regulations and guidance (statutory or otherwise) which Flamel knows or believes to be associated with
the use, handling, storage labelling, transport, treatment and disposal of the Intermediate Product and Flamel will ensure that
relevant consignments are safe, packaged, labeled so as to prevent any health risk to persons, property or the environment and
properly marked with the appropriate internationally recognized danger symbols and that prominent hazard warnings appear in English
(and/or any other language specified by GSK) on all packages and documents.
| 29. | REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
| 29.1 | Flamel represents and warrants that: |
| (a) | Flamel is a validly existing corporation in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of
its incorporation; the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Flame! (where applicable) has been duly authorized
by all requisite corporate action; this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Flamel, enforceable against
Flamel in accordance with the terms hereof, subject to the effect of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, moratorium
and other similar laws affecting the rights and remedies of creditors generally and the effect of general principles of equity,
whether applied by a court of law or equity; and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Flamel will not violate
or conflict with any other agreement or instrument to which Flamel is a party. |
| (b) | To fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, Flamel has allocated and will allocate equipment,
production lines, staffing, physical space and other resources sufficient to manufacture the quantities of Intermediate Products
required by GSK pursuant to this Agreement. |
| (c) | Flamel has not used, in any capacity associated with or related to the manufacture of the Intermediate
Products, the services of any persons who have been, or are in the process of being, debarred under 21 U.S.C. § 335a(a) or
(b) or any comparable Regulatory Act. Furthermore, neither Flamel nor any of its officers, employees, or consultants has been convicted
of an offense under (i) either a federal or state law that is cited in 21 U.S.C. § 335(a) as a ground for debarment, denial
of approval, or suspension, or (ii) any other law cited in any comparable Regulatory Act as a ground for debarment, denial of approval
or suspension. |
| (d) | Flamel has all consents necessary or desirable in performance of its obligations hereunder and
the manufacture of the Intermediate Products for commercial sale in the Territory. |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
| (e) | Flamel will not market the Products produced under this Agreement and will not sell the Products
produced under this Agreement except for sales to GSK permitted by this Agreement. |
| (f) | The manufacture, generation, processing, packaging, distribution, transport, treatment, storage,
disposal and other handling of any Materials or Intermediate Products by Flamel until delivery to a carrier or freight forwarder
shall (i) be in accordance with and conform to the Specifications, cGMPs and GSK Global Quality Policies and Guidelines; (ii) be
in accordance with and conform to any applicable standards specified by the United States Pharmacopeia and Pharmacopeia Forum and
the European Pharmacopeia and Pharmacopeia! Forum, and (iii) otherwise conform to any provisions of the regulatory acts not reflected
in cGMPs, GSK’s EHS Requirements and, subject to reliance on GSK’s representations and warranties in Section29.1(b),
(c), (d) and (e) above, all laws. The Intermediate Products will strictly comply with the Specifications, shall be free from defects
in materials and workmanship and shall not be adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of applicable Regulatory Acts or the
United States Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT DO NOT APPLY
TO PRODUCTS TO THE EXTENT THAT, AFTER SHIPMENT BY FLAMEL, OCCURRENCES AFFECTING OR ALTERING THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS AFTER THEY
ARE DELIVERED TO THE CARRIER, OR ACTIONS TAKEN OR FAILED TO BE TAKEN AFTER THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS WERE SHIPPED, THE PRODUCTS
FAIL TO CONFORM TO SPECIFICATIONS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 29.1, FLAMEL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT
OF THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF ANY THIRD PARTY. |
| (g) | During the Term of this Agreement, Flame] shall maintain the Manufacturing Site, all personal property,
equipment, machinery, systems, intangibles, Intellectual Property Rights (as defined in the License Agreement dated March 26, 2003)
in use at the Manufacturing Site in the ordinary course of business, and free of material defects, except for defects attributable
to wear and tear consistent with the age and usage of such assets, and except for such defects as do not and will not, in the aggregate,
materially impair the ability to use such assets in connection with the manufacture, generation, processing, packaging, distribution,
transport, treatment, storage, disposal or other handling of any Materials or Intermediate Products. |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
| (h) | Flamel shall not pledge or otherwise transfer, without GSK’s prior written consent, Materials
or any work-in-process or finished goods inventory of Intermediate Products, other than to GSK or a GSK Affiliate as expressly
provided in this Agreement. |
| (i) | Flamel shall maintain reasonable security policies at the Manufacturing Site to protect the integrity
of the Intermediate Products and all other GSK assets, tangible and intangible, at the Manufacturing Site. |
| (j) | Flamel may be a participant in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) initiative
sponsored by the United States Customs Service (Customs), and Customs has certified Flamel as a C-TPAT member. in the event that
Flame! is not currently a participant in C-TPAT, it shall maintain similar security procedures with respect to the supply chain
associated with the Products. |
| (k) | The manufacture, generation, processing, distribution, transport, treatment, storage, disposal
and other handling of any API by Flamel shall (i) be in accordance with and conform to the API specifications and cGMPs; and (ii)
be in accordance with and conform to any standards specified by the United States Pharmacopeia and Pharmacopeia Forum and the European
Pharmacopeia and Pharmacopeial Forum applicable to such API. The API shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship and
shall not be adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of applicable Regulatory Acts or the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act. |
| (l) | Flamel represents and warrants that to the extent it relies upon materials of foreign origin in
its performance of the services or supply of the goods or materials hereunder, Flamel has accurately identified, to the best of
its knowledge, the ultimate source of such services, goods or materials, including, but not limited to, information relating to
its downstream Flamel’s and subcontractors. |
| 30. | ETHICAL STANDARDS AND HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 30.1 | Unless otherwise required or prohibited by law, Flamel warrants, to the best of its knowledge and
belief, that in relation to its performance of this Agreement: |
| (a) | it does not employ engage or otherwise use any child labour in circumstances such that the tasks
performed by any such child labour could reasonably be foreseen to cause either physical or emotional impairment to the development
of such child; |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
| (b) | it does not use forced labour in any form (prison, indentured, bonded or otherwise) and its employees
are not required to lodge papers or deposits on starting work; |
| (c) | it provides a safe and healthy workplace, presenting no immediate hazards to its employees. Any
housing provided by Flamel to its employees is safe for habitation. Flamel provides access to clean water, food, and emergency
healthcare to its employees in the event of accidents or incidents at the Flamel’s workplace; |
| (d) | it does not discriminate against any employees on any ground (including race, religion, disability
or gender); |
| (e) | it does not engage in or support the use of corporal punishment, mental, physical, sexual or verbal
abuse and does not use cruel or abusive disciplinary practices in the workplace; |
| (f) | it pays each employee at least the minimum wage, or a fair representation of the prevailing industry
wage, (whichever is the higher) and provides each employee with all legally mandated benefits; |
| (g) | it complies with the laws on working hours and employment rights in the countries in which it operates; |
| (h) | it is respectful of its employees right to join and form independent trade unions and freedom of
association; and |
| (i) | it complies with the GSK Anti-Bribery and Corruption Requirements set out in Schedule D. |
| (1) | Flamel is responsible for controlling its own supply chain and shall encourage compliance with
ethical standards and human rights by any subsequent Flamel of goods and services that are used by Flamel when performing its obligations
under this Agreement. |
| (2) | Flamel shall ensure that it has ethical and human rights policies and an appropriate complaints
procedure to deal with any breaches of such policies. In the case of any complaints, Flamel shall report the alleged complaint
and proposed remedy to GSK. |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
| (3) | GSK reserves the right upon reasonable notice (unless inspection is for cause, in which case no
notice shall be necessary) to enter upon Flamel’s premises to monitor compliance with the provisions of this Section 30,
and Flamel shall, subject to compliance with Applicable Laws, provide to GSK any relevant documents requested by GSK in relation
thereto. |
| 31.1 | Flamel shall indemnify GSK and hold GSK harmless from and against any and all liability for death,
illness or injury to any third party or for loss or damage to any third party’s property and against all claims, demands,
proceedings and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly therefrom and arising out of any act or default on the part of
Flame!, its employees, agents or sub-contractors in the performance of or in compliance with any of their obligations under this
Agreement, including without limitation any and all loss in relation to defective Intermediate Products, and any liability arising
under any relevant product liability legislation which may apply from time to time due to faulty Intermediate Product, provided
that such damage is not due to any negligence on the part of GSK. |
| 31.2 | GSK shall indemnify Flamel and hold Flamel harmless from and against any and all liability for
death, illness or injury to any third party or for loss or damage to any third party’s property and against all claims, demands,
proceedings and causes of action resulting directly or indirectly therefrom and arising out of any act or default on the part of
GSK, its employees, agents or sub-contractors in the performance of or in compliance with any of their obligations under this Agreement,
including without limitation any and all loss in relation to defective API and/or Intermediate Product supplied to GSK by Flamel
under this Agreement, and any liability arising under any relevant product liability legislation which may apply from time to time
due to faulty API and/or Intermediate Product supplied to GSK by Flamel under this Agreement; provided, however, that such faulty
API and/or Intermediate Product supplied to GSK by Flamel under this Agreement is not due to improper handling or storage of such
API or Intermediate Product, or due to any negligence on the part of Hamel. |
| 31.3 | In the event that either Party receives a claim or demand in respect of a matter which is the subject
of an indemnity under this Article 31 it shall give the other Party notice thereof as soon as reasonably practicable and shall
permit the other Party to assist in the defense thereof at the other Party’s expense. The Parties shall co-operate in such
defense by providing reasonable access to evidence available to them and each shall be entitled to participate in the other’s
defense to the extent that in its judgment it may be prejudiced thereby. |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
| 31.4 | IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR THEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
PUNITIVE, TREBLE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT
THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT LIMIT THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION OF SUCH PARTY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 31.2 AND 31.3 OF
THIS ARTICLE 31 FOR SUCH DAMAGES CLAIMED BY A THIRD PARTY AND NOTHING IN THIS SECTION 31.4 IS INTENDED TO LIMIT GSK’S PAYMENT
OBLIGATIONS EXPRESSLY REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 8.1 AND ARTICLE 9. |
Flamel shall maintain at its
own cost full and sufficient third party, product liability, public and product recall insurance to cover its actual and potential
liabilities hereunder within limits reasonably acceptable to GSK and grant GSK the right to inspect the policy which Flamel obtains
in support of the indemnity provided by Flame! to GSK.
| 33. | TERM; TERMINATION; REMEDIES |
| (a) | This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and will continue in force for the
longer of (i) five (5) years after the Effective Date, or (ii)
three (3) years after market entry of a Generic Equivalent Product in the United
States, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Article 33 (collectively, the “Term”). |
| (b) | No earlier than January 1, 2013, GSK may, in its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement with
or without cause by giving six (6) months written notice to Flamel. |
| (c) | In the event that Flamel terminates this Agreement, the Party terminating this Agreement shall
provide thirty (30) months written notice prior to the expiration of the Term; provided, however, that in such event, Flamel shall
supply all forecasted Intermediate Product until the later of: (i) the end of the notice of termination period; and (ii) (A) until
the technology transfer from Flamel to GSK has been completed and (B) GSK shall have a robust supply alternative to Flamel in place. |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
| 33.2 | Either Party may terminate this Agreement by giving [***] written notice to the other Party
if the other Party is in material breach of any term of this Agreement and fails to cure that breach within such [***]
period. |
| 33.3 | Termination of this Agreement shall not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties that accrued
prior to the effective date of termination. |
| 33.4 | If voluntary or involuntary proceeding by or against a Party are instituted in bankruptcy under
any insolvency law, or a receiver or custodian is appointed for such Party, or proceedings are instituted by or against such Party
for corporate reorganization or the dissolution of such Party, which proceedings, if involuntary, shall not have been dismissed
within sixty (60) days after the date of filing, or if such Party makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or substantially
all of the assets of such Party are seized or attached and not released within sixty (60) days thereafter, the other Party may
immediately terminate this Agreement effective upon receipt of notice of such termination. |
| 33.5 | If GSK ceases to use the Intermediate Product for a significant technical or regulatory reason
(and a significant technical or regulatory reason for these purposes is agreed to include, without limitation, any adverse technical
or regulatory impact for GSK that is or may be attributable in whole or in significant part to the use by GSK of the Intermediate
Product) GSK may terminate this Agreement immediately by notice; provided, however, that GSK shall notify Flamel immediately upon
learning of such technical or regulatory impact, and, as appropriate, work together with Flamel to remedy such impact. |
| 33.6 | GSK may terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 24.4. |
| 33.7 | If GSK, for any reason, shall terminate this Agreement, GSK shall reimburse Flamel for any inventory
of finished Intermediate Product manufactured by Flamel, as well as for any raw material purchased by Flamel for the production
of the Intermediate Product; subject, however, to Flamel’s obligation to mitigate its damages by using its commercially reasonable
efforts to use such raw materials for other purposes, cancel all outstanding and cancellable orders for such raw materials, and
return any and all returnable raw materials to the Third Party Supplier. In such event, Flamel shall, at GSK’s option, shall
either return all such materials to GSK when paid for or dispose of them as Flamel sees fit upon payment. |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
| 34. | CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION |
| 34.1 | On termination of the Agreement Flamel shall, not later than seven (7) days after GSK’s request
but at GSK’s cost: |
| (a) | deliver to GSK (or as GSK shall direct) all quantities of the conforming Intermediate Product and
API in its possession; |
| (b) | return to GSK all other documents provided to Flamel by GSK; |
| (c) | ensure that all copies of GSK’s Confidential Information, know-how and/or any information
of a technical nature relating to the Intermediate Product and the Manufacture of the Intermediate Product or of a confidential
nature and supplied by GSK to Flamel will be returned to GSK or destroyed by Flamel at GSK’s option; and |
| (d) | deliver title to the Equipment, listed in the Side Agreement entered into by the Parties, dated
December 3, 2004, and as amended in the Letter Agreement dated July 28, 2006, as provided by the provisions of Section 3 of the
Side Agreement, to Flamel. |
| 34.2 | Termination of the Agreement shall be without prejudice to the continuation in force of Articles
1, 5, 9 (sections 5 and 9 each with respect to activities up to the date of termination) 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27,
29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 45. Furthermore, Flamel agrees to provide GSK with ail reasonable support with respect to any investigation
required by GSK or any Regulator with respect to Manufacture of the Intermediate Product carried out prior to such termination
or withdrawal even after such termination or withdrawal provided that Flamel’s reasonable costs in providing such assistance
shall be at GSK’s cost. |
No waiver or forbearance by a
Party in enforcing any of its rights under this Agreement shall prejudice or affect the ability of that Party to enforce such rights
or any of its other rights at any time in the future. No waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by Party granting
the waiver. For the avoidance of doubt, it is agreed that a waiver of a right on one occasion shall not constitute a waiver of
the same right in the future.
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EXECUTION VERSION
In addition to the other specific
procedures for notification required herein, all notices, demands, requests and other communications made hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be given either by personal delivery, by nationally recognized overnight courier (with charges prepaid), by electronic
transmission (provided such transmission shall include information from which it can be determined that it was authorized by a
Party hereto and the receipt of such transmission is confirmed by telephone) or by facsimile transmission (with telephone confirmation),
and shall be deemed to have been given or made: (i) if personally delivered, on the day of such delivery; (ii) if sent by overnight
courier, on the day following the date deposited with such overnight courier service; (iii) if sent by electronic transmission,
on the date transmitted on such electronic medium; or (iv) if by facsimile transmission, on the date transmitted to receiving facsimile
machine and confirmed by telephone, in each case pending the designation of another address, addressed as follows:
If to GSK:
GlaxoSmithKline
GSK House
Great West Road
Brentford, Middlesex
TW89GS
United Kingdom
Attention: Director, Solid Dose External Supply
Telephone: +44 2080474835
Telecopy: +44 20804721 86
with copy to:
GlaxoSmith Kline
Legal Operations — GMS
Five Moore Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Attention: VP and Associate General Counsel, Legal
Operations - GMS
Telephone: +1 919 483 2444
Telecopy: +1 919 483 2881
If to Flamel:
Flamel Technologies, S.A.
11, Avenue Gustave-Eiffel
33608 Pessac Cedex
France
Attention: Director of Manufacturing Facility
Telephone: +33 557 260 770
Telecopy: +33 556 367 659
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
With copy to: Rafael Jorda, Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer (jorda@flamel.com)
with copy to:
Flamel Technologies, S.A.
Parc Club du Moulin a Vent
33 Avenue du Docteur Georges Lèvy
69693 Venissieux
France
Fax: +33 472 783 446
Attention: Stephen Willard, Chief Executive Officer
With copy to: Alliance Management (alliance@flamel.com)
| 37. | SURVIVAL OF RIGHTS DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS |
Termination or expiry of this
Agreement shall not release either Party hereto from any liability or right of action which at the time of termination has already
accrued to either Party hereto or which may thereafter accrue in respect of any act or omission prior to such termination. Such
rights shall include but not be limited to the recovery of any monies due hereunder.
| 38. | RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES |
In the exercise of its obligations
and in respect of its rights and entitlements hereunder or in respect hereof, Flamel is and shall in all respects be treated as
an independent contractor of GSK. Neither Party shall be deemed to be a co-venturer or partner of the other. Neither Party is an
employee or a legal representative of the other Party for any purpose. Neither Party shall have the authority to enter into any
contracts in the name of or on behalf of the other Party.
| 39.1 | Flamel’s rights and obligations under this Agreement may not be assigned in whole or in part
to any third party without the prior written consent of GSK (acting in its sole discretion} and any such consent shall not be deemed
to relieve Flamel of any of its obligations and liability to GSK pursuant to this Agreement. |
| 39.2 | GSK shall be entitled at any time by notice in writing to Flamel to assign the whole or any part
of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any Affiliate or to any successor in title to the whole or part of that part
of GSK’s business which relates to the Intermediate Product. |
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EXECUTION VERSION
| 39.3 | Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, if another entity acquires all or a
substantial part of the assets or shares of a Party or merges with a Party hereto, both Parties agree, if appropriate, to re-negotiate
the terms of this Agreement. If the Parties are unable to reach subsequent agreement, the Agreement shall terminate forthwith upon
notice by the other Party. |
Flamel shall not, without the
prior written consent of GSK, which shall not unreasonably be withheld, appoint any sub-contractor or any person or persons to
carry out its obligations under this Agreement. In the event that Flamel appoints a sub-contractor or other person to perform its
obligations it shall remain liable to GSK for the performance of all its obligations and shall ensure that any such sub-contractor
or other person reads and understands the implications of this Agreement.
| 41.1 | This Agreement, including the Schedules hereto and any other document identified herein, represents
the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all
prior and contemporaneous agreements an understandings between the Parties with respect to such subject matter, which are hereby
expressly terminated. |
| 41.2 | The Parties acknowledge that they have expended substantial effort in preparing this Agreement
and attempting to describe, in the Schedules hereto, as thoroughly and precisely as possible, Specifications, Intermediate Products,
and other information. However, despite these efforts, the Parties acknowledge the possibility of involuntary o inadvertent omissions
from the Schedules. The Parties will agree in writing to the changes to be made to the Schedules to add these inadvertent or involuntary
omissions and any such written agreement executed by the Parties shall serve as an amendment to this Agreement. |
Any amendment, modification or
supplement of or to any provision of this Agreement, including the Schedules hereto, shall be effective only in writing and signed
by a duly authorized officer of suitable title of all Parties hereto. The Parties hereto waive the right to amend the provisions
of this Article 42 orally.
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EXECUTION VERSION
Each Section of this Agreement
is a distinct and severable Section and if any Section is deemed illegal, void or unenforceable, the validity, legality, or enforceability
of any other Section or portion of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.
This Agreement may be executed
in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the
same instrument.
| 45.1 | For purposes of this Agreement, “Claims” shall mean any and all claims, actions, rights,
causes of action, demands, liabilities, debts, contracts, agreements, assignments, assumptions, obligations, losses, and damages
of every kind and nature, whether separate, joint, individual, or class claims, counterclaims, cross-claims, third-party claims,
or claims for indemnity or contribution, whether asserted or unasserted, anticipated or unanticipated, accrued or unaccrued, direct
or indirect, fixed or contingent, known or unknown, under federal, state, or common law or any other law or regulation, at law
or in equity, which Flamel did have, may have, or could claim to have against GSK relating to: GSK’s submission of the CASPER
abstract for publication in August 2007; the securities/shareholder litigation currently pending against Flamel; and/or GSK’s
decision not to assert its patents against any of the current or future generics who have filed or will file paragraph iv certifications
that reference GSK patents listed in the Orange Book. |
| 45.2 | As part of the consideration for the execution of this Agreement, and the obligations and agreements
of GSK set forth hereunder, Flame!, on its own behalf and on behalf of its principals, affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders,
partners (limited and general), employees, agents, representatives, counsel, predecessors, successors, assigns, insurers, parents,
subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, custodians, heirs, executors, trustees, and administrators, hereby releases, remises, quitclaims,
and forever discharges GSK and its principals, affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, partners (limited and general), employees,
agents, representatives, counsel, predecessors, successors, assigns, insurers, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, custodians,
heirs, executors, trustees, and administrators, from all Claims from the beginning of the world through the date of this Agreement.
This release does not include and specifically excludes all obligations that either GSK or Flamel has under this Agreement. |
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
No person who is not a party
to this Agreement shall have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of this Agreement.
| 47. | GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION |
This Agreement shall be deemed
to have been made in the United States of America (USA), and its form, execution, validity, construction and effect shall be determined
in accordance with, and any dispute arising from the performance or breach hereof shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the State of New York (USA), without reference to conflicts of laws principles.
Schedule A Key Performance Indicators
Schedule B EHS Requirements for Contract Manufacturers
Schedule C Records Retention
Schedule D GSK
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Requirements
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the Parties have caused this Supply Agreement for Commercial Supply to be duly executed by their authorized representatives as
of the Effective Date.
FLAMEL TECHNOLOGIES S.A. |
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
Schedule A
Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
A – Quality
Measure |
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Calculation |
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Proposed
target |
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To be reported
by: |
Batches Non Right
First Time |
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Number of batches not released first time (rejected, re-worked or re-processed) ÷ total number of batches produced, reported as percentage |
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As agreed between the two parties. |
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Flamel |
Number of recalls |
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Number of Product recalls or Withdrawals |
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GSK |
Complaints |
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Number of customer complaints |
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GSK |
Overdue Audit
CAPAS |
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Number of audit CAPAS not closed by the agreed
due date in the month of reporting |
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GSK |
Overdue PPR |
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Number of Periodic Product Review not delivered
by the date on the agreed schedule |
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GSK |
B - Customer Service
Measure |
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Calculation |
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Proposed
target |
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To be reported
by: |
Perfect Order Fill -
Secondary 3rd Party
Supplier |
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Number of customer orders for which all items on the order are filled within +/- 10% and to within minus 3, and plus 0 days of the last agreed due date ÷ Total number of orders due to be delivered |
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As agreed between the two parties. |
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Flamel |
Stock Out Index |
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% of days Out of Stock |
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GSK |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
Schedule B
EHS Requirements for Contract Manufacturers
EHS Management |
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comply with all applicable Environment Health and Safety (EHS) laws, regulations and codes of practice; |
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demonstrate EHS leadership and commitment and establish a management system for making EHS integral to the management of the site’s business; |
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ensure that there is senior management responsibility for EHS; |
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ensure that the site has adequate EHS and employee health advisory resources to enable the effective assessment and control of EHS risks and impacts; |
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ensure that EHS risks are identified and assessed, that appropriate measures are in place to manage those risks and that resources are commensurate with level of risk; |
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ensure that employees receive adequate training and information and are competent to manage EHS risks within their areas of responsibility; |
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provide processes to enable effective communication and liaison with personnel on EHS matters; |
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collect, analyse and communicate agreed EHS performance data to GSK; |
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ensure that ENS adverse events, including health effects, are investigated so that actions can be taken to prevent recurrence. Report to GSK all confirmed or suspected adverse health effects or adverse events that result in: |
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assess the performance of individual EHS programmes and the overall EHS framework to identify opportunities for improvement; |
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allow GSK to conduct EHS audits relating to the manufacture, process, storage and disposal of materials and processes related to GSK products on mutually agreed dates at appropriate intervals; |
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provide a prompt response to GSK EHS Audit Reports; |
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establish and maintain good terms with regulators, neighbours and other stakeholders. |
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Loss Prevention |
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Contract manufacturers and key Suppliers shall: |
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protect physical assets from loss, damage or prolonged incapacity that might interrupt business- critical activities or seriously affect GSK business; |
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provide plans and capabilities in line with the risks to minimise the disruption arising from major fires and other catastrophic events; |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
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minimise the impact of emergencies on people, the environment and the business; |
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provide resources and capabilities to respond to foreseeable emergencies; |
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minimise the risks of explosions, fires and large-scale releases of hazardous materials arising from chemical processes, bulk storage facilities or utilities; |
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prevent fires from starting and minimise the EHS and loss impacts of any fire that does occur; |
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provide adequate measures to detect fires and ensure the safety of life; |
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minimise the risks to people, property and the environment from adverse events involving flammable liquids and gases and combustible dusts; |
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ensure that buildings, building services and work equipment are maintained in good condition and that the control measures selected through risk assessment are implemented and provide adequate control of EHS risks; |
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inspect work areas and supervise work activities to ensure control measures are effective; |
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ensure that the EHS implications of new, and changes to existing processes, facilities and equipment are identified, evaluated and addressed. Achieve appropriate standards suggested by GSK via technical and risk management reviews. |
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ensure that risk assessments and controls identify and protect the most susceptible subgroup within the population of workers who are likely to work with it (e.g., pregnant women if cytotoxics are present, asthmatics if respiratory irritants are present); |
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carry out health surveillance to: |
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ensure that individuals are fit for work under requirements
of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Quality Assurance (QA);
identify and manage appropriately and effectively any individual
health factors that may affect people’s ability to work safely;
detect and report the most likely health effects that could
be caused by exposure to a given hazard; |
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protect the reproductive health of employees from workplace risks; |
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optimise tasks, equipment and the work environment to meet the physical capabilities of each individual and reduce ergonomically related disorders; |
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provide first aid and emergency medical assistance appropriate to the risks. |
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Environmental Risks |
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Contract manufacturers and key Suppliers shall: |
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ensure that wastes, including rejected or returned products declared as wastes, are managed from the point of generation to the point of final disposal in a safe and responsible manner; |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
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select waste disposal options that represent the best feasible environmental option; |
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manage returned and rejected goods to minimise EHS and product security risks and where applicable enable the safe return of GSK products; |
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manage site operations in a way that minimises the resources used and the waste generated; |
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ensure that any adverse environmental impacts or nuisances associated with air emissions are eliminated or minimised; |
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ensure that water is used’ efficiently and that wastewater is treated and discharged in a way that minimises adverse impacts to the receiving environment; |
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take all prudent measures to prevent contamination of soil and groundwater and address known areas of contamination; |
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ensure that effective measures to prevent and contain spillages and fire-water are in place; |
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minimise, and ultimately eliminate, the use of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) and their release to the environment. |
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Hazardous Activities |
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Contract manufacturers and key Suppliers shall: |
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store and transfer materials securely so that EHS risks are minimised; |
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prevent EHS adverse events associated with the operation, cleaning, maintenance and repair of work equipment and systems; |
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ensure the appropriate selection, use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); |
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ensure that EHS risks are minimised during potentially high-risk activities including construction, maintenance, cleaning and engineering tasks by implementing a permit-to-work system; |
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minimise the risks of injuries, damage to property or environmental incidents arising from the use of vehicles and other transport equipment on sites; |
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ensure that materials are transported and supplied to the recipient in a way that minimises risks to persons, property and the environment. |
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Hazardous Agents |
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Contract manufacturers and key Suppliers shall: |
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ensure that the EHS hazards of materials stored, handled, produced or transported by the site are identified and communicated to all affected persons; |
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ensure that occupational and environmental exposure limits or hazard categories are used in risk assessments and in the selection of control measures; |
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ensure risks of exposure to GSK substances are controlled to below GSK Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs); |
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prevent injury, illness and environmental impact arising from the use, storage and handling of chemical agents; |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
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prevent employees from becoming sensitised to materials in the workplace and minimise the adverse effects on any employees who do become sensitised; |
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control exposures to biological agents and prevent the uncontrolled release of such agents into the environment; |
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control exposures to ionising radiation and prevent the uncontrolled release of radioactive materials into the environment; |
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minimise the risks associated with the installation, use and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment; |
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minimise the risk of noise-related adverse effects on personnel and on the local community. |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
Schedule C
Records Retention
Record |
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Retention Period |
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Batch Related Records, including all records of laboratory testing, environmental monitoring, production, cleaning and sanitisation, calibration, equipment maintenance, equipment logbooks, process control deviations, out of specification (OOS), complaints, recalls, or other investigations. |
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Raw material records, including documentation related to active materials, starting materials, intermediates, excipients and packaging components including all laboratory records, deviations, OOS or other investigations. |
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Master Copies of Operating Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures |
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Training Records, Job Descriptions and Organisation Charts |
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Validation Documents, including Validation Master Plans, validation protocols, validation reports and validation batch records), method validation, specifications |
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Facility Plans, Drawings and Qualification Reports |
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Product Specifications (Every Version) |
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Audit Schedules |
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[***] |
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Audit Reports |
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[***] |
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Change Control Documentation (Product Specific) |
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Change Control Documentation (Not Product Specific) |
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Periodic Product Review Reports |
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Contract Personnel and Consultant Records, i.e. Curriculum vitae and any associated documentation. |
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
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Computer System Documentation — Manufacturing Applications/Systems |
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[***] |
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
Schedule D
GSK Anti-Bribery and Corruption Requirements
The GSK Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
(POL-GSK-007) requires compliance with the highest ethical standards and all anti-corruption laws applicable in the countries in
which GSK (whether through a third party or otherwise) conducts business. POL-GSK-007 requires all GSK employees and any third
party acting for or on behalf of GSK to ensure that all dealings with third parties, both in the private and government sectors,
are carried out in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations and with the standards of integrity required for all GSK business.
GSK values integrity and transparency and has zero tolerance for corrupt activities of any kind, whether committed by GSK employees,
officers, or third-parties acting for or on behalf of the GSK.
It is a material term of this Agreement
that Supplier (i.e. Flamel for the purpose of this Agreement) shall comply with the following:
1. Supplier
shall comply fully at all times with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to applicable anti-corruption
laws, of the territory in which Supplier conducts business with GSK.
2. Supplier
agrees that it has not, and covenants and that it will not, in connection with the performance of this Agreement, directly or indirectly,
promise, authorise, ratify or offer to make or make any “payments” of “anything of value” (as defined in
the glossary section below) to any individual (or at the request of any individual) including a “government official”
(as defined in the glossary section below) for the improper purpose of influencing or inducing or as a reward for any act, omission
or decision to secure an improper advantage or to improperly assist the Supplier or GSK in obtaining or retaining business.
3. Supplier
agrees that it has not, and covenants and that it will not, in connection with the performance of this Agreement, directly or indirectly,
promise, authorise, ratify or offer to make or make any “facilitating payments” (as defined in the glossary section)
to any individual (or at the request of any individual) including a “government official” (as defined in the glossary
section).
GLOSSARY
The terms defined herein should be construed
broadly to give effect to the letter and spirit of POL-GSK-007.
Anything of Value: this
term includes cash or cash equivalents, gifts, services, employment offers, loans, travel expenses, entertainment, political contributions,
charitable donations, subsidies, per diem payments, sponsorships, honoraria or provision of any other asset, even if nominal in
value.
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
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OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN REDACTED IS MARKEED WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”). THE OMITTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY
WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
EXECUTION VERSION
Facilitating Payments:
otherwise known as “greasing payments” shall mean a payment to an individual to secure or expedite the performance
of a routine government action by government officials.
Government Official shall
mean: (i) Any officer or employee of a government or any department, agency or instrument of a government; (ii) Any person acting
in an official capacity for or on behalf of a government or any department, agency, or instrument of a government; (iii) Any officer
or employee of a company or business owned in whole or part by a government; (iv) Any officer or employee of a public international
organisation such as the World Bank or United Nations; (v) Any officer or employee of a political party or any person acting in
an official capacity on behalf of a political party; and/or (vi) Any candidate for political office.
Payments: this term
refers to and includes any direct or indirect offers to pay, promises to pay, authorisations of or payments of anything of value.
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