PORTIONS OF
THIS EXHIBIT MARKED “[* * *]” HAVE BEEN OMITTED
PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT PURSUANT TO RULE
24b-2 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, AND
THE OMITTED PORTIONS HAVE BEEN FILED SEPARATELY IN PAPER FORM WITH
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
PLANTEX USA, INC.
2 University Place, Suite 305
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Sirion
3110 Cherry Palm Drive, Suite 340
Tampa, FL 33619
Attn: Barry Butler
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Re:
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Proposed
Development and Supply Agreement between Sirion Therapeutics, Inc.
(“Sirion”) and Plantex USA, Inc. (“
Plantex ”) for Diflurprednate
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Plantex and
Sirion, each a “party”, intend to pursue a business
arrangement on substantially the binding terms set forth in the
term sheet attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “
Term Sheet ”). Capitalized terms used and not
otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them
in the Term Sheet.
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1.
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Each party will keep the contents,
terms and existence of this letter and the Term Sheet, as well as
information received from the other party (the “disclosing
party”) relating to the API, including, without limitation,
technical information, know-how, scientific information, formulae,
manufacturing data and procedures, marketing information and
strategies, sales and financial data (collectively, the disclosing
party’s “ Confidential Information ”), in
complete confidence and will not, without the prior written consent
of the other party, use or exploit, in whole or in part, any
Confidential Information other than as contemplated herein or
disclose any Confidential Information to any person not otherwise
contemplated herein; provided , however that (a) each
party may disclose Confidential Information to its affiliates and
third-party manufacturers and their respective officers and
employees and to their respective legal, accounting, tax,
regulatory and other professional advisors whose knowledge of such
Confidential Information, in the reasonable opinion of the
disclosing party, is necessary for assessing and/or implementing
the transactions contemplated hereby; (b) each party will use
reasonable efforts to ensure that each person to whom any
Confidential Information is disclosed pursuant to clause
(a) above adheres to the terms of this undertaking as if he,
she or it were a party hereto; and (c) either party may
disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by law but
shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide adequate prior
notice to the other party to seek a protective order or other
relief to prevent such disclosure. These obligations of
confidentiality will terminate [* * *] from the expiration or
termination of the Term Sheet or the Definitive Agreement, as
applicable.
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Plantex USA,
Inc.
July 20, 2006
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2.
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Sirion and Plantex acknowledge and
agree that the parties will be bound by the terms of this letter
and the attached Term Sheet during the Term Sheet Term (as defined
in the Term Sheet). Upon its due execution and delivery the
Definitive Agreement shall supercede this letter and the Term
Sheet.
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3.
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The
terms and conditions of this letter and the Term Sheet shall
prevail to the extent that any terms and conditions of
Sirion’s purchase orders or Plantex’s invoices are
inconsistent with this letter and the Term Sheet. No additional
term or condition set forth in any purchase order will be binding
upon Plantex unless agreed to in writing by Plantex.
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4.
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This letter and the Term Sheet shall
be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of New York applicable to agreements made and to be performed
entirely within such State. This letter and the Term Sheet may not
be assigned or delegated by any party without the prior written
consent of the other party, and any purported assignment or
delegation without such consent shall be null and void.
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If this letter and
the Term Sheet accurately reflect our agreement, please so indicate
by signing a duplicate of this letter in the space provided below
and returning a copy to us, whereupon this letter and the Term
Sheet shall, subject to paragraph no. 2 above, be a valid and
binding agreement between us.
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Plantex USA,
Inc.
July 20, 2006
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We look forward to
working with you on this proposed transaction.
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Very truly
yours,
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PLANTEX USA,
INC.
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By:
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/s/ George
Svokos
Name: George
Svokos
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Title:
President
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Agreed and
accepted this of 20 th day of July 2006:
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THERAPEUTICS,
INC.
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/s/ Barry
Butler
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Name: Barry
Butler
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Title:
President and CEO
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CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT — FOR
DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY
Plantex USA, Inc.
(“Plantex”)
and
Sirion (“Sirion”)
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Effective
Date;
Term Sheet Term
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July 11,
2006.
Plantex and Sirion shall be bound by the provisions of this Term
Sheet during the term (the “ Term Sheet Term ”)
beginning on the Term Sheet Date (as defined be
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