In consideration for the agreements and covenants of Buyer set forth in this Agreement, as of and following the Closing Date, the Company and each Seller, on behalf of themselves and, to the extent permitted by Law, each of their respective Affiliates (collectively in the singular, each a “ Releasing Party ” and in the plural, the “ Releasing Parties ”) hereby knowingly, voluntarily and unconditionally releases, forever discharges, and covenants not to sue Buyer and its predecessors, successors, parents, Subsidiaries and other Affiliates, and any of their respective current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, or representatives from and for any and all claims, causes of action, demands, suits, debts, obligations, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) of every kind or nature whatsoever, known or unknown, actual or potential, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or contingent, a Releasing Party has or may have, now or in the future, arising out of, relating to, or resulting from any act of commission or omission, errors, negligence, strict liability, breach of contract, tort, violations of Law, matter or cause whatsoever from the beginning of time to the Closing Date (collectively, the “ Released Claims ”); provided , however , that such release will not cover any claims against Buyer arising after the Closing Date under this Agreement, or any Ancillary Transaction Document.