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EX-10.1 STOCKHOLDER VOTING AGREEMENT

Voting Agreement

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Title: EX-10.1 STOCKHOLDER VOTING AGREEMENT
Governing Law: Delaware     Date: 11/6/2006
Industry: Printing and Publishing     Law Firm: Pepper Hamilton LLP    

EX-10.1 STOCKHOLDER VOTING AGREEMENT, Parties: navteq corp , navteq holdings b.v , navteq holdings delaware  inc , traffic.com  inc
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STOCKHOLDER VOTING AGREEMENT

This STOCKHOLDER VOTING AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into as of November 6, 2006 by and among NAVTEQ Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “ Parent ”), NAVTEQ Holdings B.V., a corporation organized under the laws of The Netherlands (“ BV Sub ”), NAVTEQ Holdings Delaware, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (“ Merger Sub ”), Traffic.com, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), and the person whose name appears on the signature page hereto as a Stockholder (the “ Stockholder ”) of the Company.  Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein, and defined in the Merger Agreement (as defined below), shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Merger Agreement.

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WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, the Company, Parent, BV Sub and Merger Sub are entering into an Agreement and Plan of Merger of even date herewith (the “ Merger Agreement ”), pursuant to which the parties thereto have agreed, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, to the Merger;

WHEREAS, the Stockholder is the beneficial owner of such number of shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share (the “ Company Common Stock ”), set forth on the signature page hereto, and options, warrants or other rights to acquire such number of shares of Company Common Stock as set forth on the signature page hereto; and

WHEREAS, as a material inducement and a condition to Parent, BV Sub and Merger Sub entering into the Merger Agreement, Parent has requested that the Stockholder agree, and the Stockholder has agreed (in the Stockholder’s capacity as such), for the benefit of Parent, BV Sub and Merger Sub, to enter into this Agreement to facilitate the consummation of the Merger;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein, as well as other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged and accepted, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Parent, BV Sub, Merger Sub and the Stockholder hereby agree as follows:

1.             Certain Definitions .  For purposes of this Agreement:

Expiration Date ” shall mean the earlier to occur of (a) such date and time as the Merger Agreement shall have been validly terminated pursuant to its terms, (b) the Effective Time, or (c) the occurrence of a Material Adverse Amendment.

Material Adverse Amendment ” means an amendment to the Merger Agreement that (i) materially and adversely affects the Stockholder and (ii) is approved by the Company’s Board of

 



Directors notwithstanding the fact that in such vote the Stockholder’s nominee on the Company’s Board of Directors voted against such amendment.

Shares ” means (a) all equity securities of the Company (including all shares of Company Common Stock, and all options, warrants and other rights to acquire shares of Company Common Stock) beneficially owned by the Stockholder as of the date of this Agreement and (b) all additional equity securities of the Company (including all additional options, warrants and other rights to acquire shares of Company Common Stock) of which Stockholder acquires beneficial ownership during the period commencing with the execution and delivery of this Agreement until the Expiration Date.

Voting Period ” means the period commencing on the date of this Agreement and continuing until the Expiration Date.

2.             Representations and Warranties of Stockholder .  The Stockholder represents and warrants to Parent, BV Sub and Merger Sub as follows:

(a)           The Stockholder is the beneficial owner (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, provided, however, that for the purposes of this Agreement, such term shall include any Shares that may be acquired more than sixty (60) days from the date hereof) of all of the Shares.  The Stockholder has sole voting power and the sole power of disposition with respect to all of the Shares, with no limitations, qualifications or restrictions on such rights (subject to applicable federal securities laws and the terms of this Agreement).  Such Shares constitute all of the Shares beneficially owned by the Stockholder.  The Shares are held by the Stockholder, or by a nominee or custodian for the benefit of the Stockholder, free and clear of all mortgages, claims, charges, liens, security interests, pledges, options, proxies, voting trusts or agreements (“ Encumbrances ”), except for any such Encumbrances arising hereunder and Encumbrances applicable to all securityholders alike, such as the restrictions upon resale imposed by the Securities Act.

(b)           The Stockholder has the legal capacity, power and authority, as applicable, to enter into and perform all of the Stockholder’s obligations under this Agreement.  This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by the Stockholder and constitutes (assuming due execution and delivery of this Agreement by Parent, BV Sub and Merger Sub) a valid and binding agreement of the Stockholder, enforceable against the Stockholder in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that its enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles.  The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Stockholder will not violate any agreement or court order to which the Stockholder is a party or is subject, including, without limitation, any voting agreement or voting trust, except for any of the foregoing as would not impair the Stockholder’s ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material respect.

(c)           Except for any applicable filings under the Exchange Act, no filing with, and no permit, authorization, consent or approval of, any Governmental Authority or any other Person is

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required to be made or obtained by the Stockholder for the execution of this Agreement by the Stockholder, compliance by the Stockholder with the provisions hereof or performance of the Stockholder’s obligations hereunder.

(d)           If the Stockholder is married and the Shares constitute community property, this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by, and constitutes a valid and binding agreement of, the Stockholder’s spouse, enforceable against such person in accordance with its terms.

(e)           The Stockholder understands and acknowledges that Parent is entering into, and causing BV Sub and Merger Sub to enter into, the Merger Agreement in reliance upon the Stockholder’s concurrent execution and delivery of this Agreement, including Parent’s reliance on the Stockholder’s representations and warranties contained herein.

3.             Representations and Warranties of the Company .  The Company hereby represents and warrants to Parent, BV Sub and Merger Sub as follows:

(a)           The Company has the corporate power and authority to enter into and perform all of its obligations under this Agreement.  This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that its enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles.

(b)           Except for filings under the Exchange Act, no filing with, and no permit, authorization, consent or approval of, any Governmental Authority is necessary for the execution of this Agreement by the Company, compliance by the Company with the provisions hereof or performance of its obligations hereunder.

4.             Representations and Warranties of Parent, BV Sub and Merger Sub .  Parent and Merger Sub hereby represent and warrant to the Stockholder as follows:

(a)           Parent, BV Sub and Merger Sub have the corporate power and authority to enter into and perform all of their respective obligations under this Agreement.  This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Parent, BV Sub and Merger Sub and constitutes a valid and binding agreement of each of them, enforceable against them in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that its enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles.

(b)           Except for filings under the Exchange Act, no filing with, and no permit, authorization, consent or approval of, any Governmental Authority is necessary for the execution of this Agreement by Parent, BV Sub or Merger Sub, compliance by Parent, BV Sub and Merger Sub with the provisions hereof or performance of their obligations hereunder.

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5.             Voting Agreement .

(a)           The Stockholder hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that, during the Voting Period, the Stockholder shall (i) appear (in person or by proxy) at any meeting (whether annual or special and whether or not an adjourned or postponed meeting) of the holders of Company Common Stock, properly called, or otherwise cause the Shares then beneficially owned by the Stockholder to be counted as present thereat for purposes of establishing a quorum, and (ii) vote or provide a written consent with respect to all Shares (or will cause all Shares to be voted, or cause a written consent to be provided with respect to all Shares) (A) in favor of adoption and approval of the Merger Agreement and approval of the Merger, not including any Material Adverse Amendment, (B) against any action, proposal, transaction or agreement that would result, or could reasonably be expected to result, in any material respect in a breach of any covenant, representation or warranty or any other obligation or agreement of the Company contained in the Merger Agreement, and (C) against any proposal made in opposition to, or in competition with, consummation of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, including any Acquisition Proposal.  In all other matters, the Shares shall be voted by and in the manner determined by the Stockholder.

(b)           Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if the Stockholder is a director or officer of the Company, it is expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement shall not limit or restrict any actions taken by the Stockholder in his or her capacity as a director or officer of the Company either (i) pursuant to Applicable Law or (ii) in exercising the Company’s rights or fulfilling the Company’s obligations under the Merger Agreement (to the extent permitted or required by the Merger Agreement).

6.             Grant of Irrevocable Proxy .  Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Stockholder has delivered to Parent a proxy in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “ Proxy ”) with respect to the Shares.  Such Proxy shall be irrevocable to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law and shall terminate upon the termination of this Agreement.

7.             No Solicitation .  The Stockholder shall, and shall cause its affiliates that it controls and its and its control affiliates’ respective directors, officers, employees, investment bankers, attorneys, financial and other advisors or other representatives not to, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, initiate, knowingly encourage, or induce the making, submission or announcement of, an Acquisition Proposal, (ii) furnish to any Person (other than Parent, BV Sub, Merger Sub or any designees of Parent, BV Sub or Merger Sub) any non-public information relating to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or afford access to the business, properties, assets, books or records of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to any Person (other than Parent, BV Sub, Merger Sub or any designees of Parent, BV Sub or Merger Sub), or take any other action intended to assist or facilitate any inquiries or the making of any proposal that constitutes or could reasonably be expected to lead to an Acquisition Proposal, (iii) participate or engage in discussions or negotiations with any Person with respect to an Acquisition Proposal (other than to notify such Person as to the existence of this provision), (iv) approve, endorse or recommend an Acquisition Proposal, (v) enter into any letter of intent, memorandum of understanding or other agreement, contract or arrangement contemplating or otherwise relating to an Acquisition Transaction, or (vi) terminate, amend or waive any rights under any “standstill” or other similar

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agreement between the Stockholder and any Person (other than Parent).  The Stockholder shall immediately cease any and all existing activities, discussions or negotiations with any persons (other than Parent and its affiliates and representatives) conducted heretofore with respect to any Acquisition Proposal.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Stockholder acknowledges and hereby agrees that any violation of the restrictions set forth in this Section 7 by the Stockholder or any representatives of the Stockholder shall be deemed to be a breach of this Section 7 by the Stockholder.  The Stockholder shall not enter into any letter of intent or similar document or any agreement contemplating or otherwise relating to an Acquisition Proposal unless and until this Agreement is terminated pursuant to its terms.

8.              No Transfers During Voting Period.   The Stockholder agrees that during the Voting Period, except as expressly contemplated by the terms of this Agreement, such Stockholder shall not, directly or indirectly,  (i) sell, transfer, tender, pledge, encumber, assign or otherwise dispose of (including by merger, testamentary disposition, interspousal disposition pursuant to spousal domestic relations proceedings or otherwise, or otherwise by operation of law) (collectively, “ Transfer ”) any of the Shares, or enter into any contract, option or other agreement to Transfer any of the Shares, or otherwise cause or permit the Transfer of any Shares, (ii) grant any proxies or powers of attorney or enter into any voting trust or other similar agreements or arrangements with respect to any Shares; (iii) request that the Company register the Transfer of any certificate or uncertificated interest representing any of the Shares, or (iv) take any action that would have the effect of preventing, impeding, interfering with or adversely affecting its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.  The Stockholder hereby agrees that, in order to ensure compliance with the restrictions referred to herein, the Company may issue appropriate “stop transfer” instructions to its transfer agent in respect of the Shares.  Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the Stockholder may surrender shares in connection with “cashless” or net exercise provisions of Company Options or Warrants to the extent necessary to effect exercises thereof (including the payment of any taxes required to be withheld and paid with respect to such exercises).

9 .             Acquisition of Additional Shares .

(a)           At all times during the period commencing with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and continuing until the Expiration Date, the Stockholder shall promptly notify Parent of the number of any additional shares of Company Common Stock and the number and type of any other voting securities of the Company acquired by the Stockholder, if any, after the date hereof.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement shall obligate the Stockholder to exercise any option, warrant or other right to acquire Shares.

(b)           In the event of a stock dividend or distribution, or any change in the Shares by reason of any stock dividend or distribution, split-up, recapitalization, combination, exchange of shares or the like, the term “Shares” shall be deemed to refer to and include the Shares as well as all such stock dividends and distributions and any securities into which or for which any or all of the Shares may be changed or exchanged or which are received in such transaction.

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10.           No Ownership Interest .  Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to vest in Parent any direct or indirect ownership or incidence of ownership of or with respect to any Shares.  Except as provided in this Agreement, all rights, ownership and economic benefits relating to the Shares shall remain vested in and belong to the Stockholder.

11.           Disclosure .  The Stockholder hereby agrees to permit Parent to publish and disclose in the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus (including all documents and schedules filed with the SEC), and in any press release or other disclos


 
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