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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS B-2
SECTION 1.1 General B-2
SECTION 1.2 References; Interpretation B-5
ARTICLE II. DISTRIBUTION AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS; CERTAIN COVENANTS B-6
SECTION 2.1 The Distribution and Other Transactions B-6
SECTION 2.2 Declaration Date; Further Assurances B-9
SECTION 2.3 Representations and Warranties B-9
SECTION 2.4 Certain Post-Distribution Transactions B-11
SECTION 2.5 Certain Limitations on Actions by Harcourt General B-12
SECTION 2.6 Right of First Offer B-13
SECTION 2.7 Smith Family B-14
ARTICLE III. INDEMNIFICATION B-15
SECTION 3.1 Indemnification by Neiman Marcus B-15
SECTION 3.2 Indemnification by Harcourt General B-15
SECTION 3.3 Procedures for Indemnification B-15
SECTION 3.4 Indemnification Payments B-16
ARTICLE IV. COVENANTS B-17
SECTION 4.1 Access to Information B-17
SECTION 4.2 Confidentiality B-17
SECTION 4.3 Retention of Records B-17
SECTION 4.4 Litigation Cooperation B-17
SECTION 4.5 Other Matters B-18
SECTION 4.6 No Solicitation B-18
SECTION 4.7 Registration Rights Agreement B-18
SECTION 4.8 Disclosure of Indemnification Obligations B-18
ARTICLE V. MISCELLANEOUS B-19
SECTION 5.1 Complete Agreement; Construction B-19
SECTION 5.2 Counterparts B-19
SECTION 5.3 Survival of Agreements B-19
SECTION 5.4 Expenses B-19
SECTION 5.5 Notices B-19
SECTION 5.6 Waivers B-20
SECTION 5.7 Amendments B-20
SECTION 5.8 Assignment B-20
SECTION 5.9 Successors and Assigns B-20
SECTION 5.10 Termination B-20
SECTION 5.11 Subsidiaries B-20
SECTION 5.12 Third Party Beneficiaries B-21
SECTION 5.13 Title and Headings B-21
SECTION 5.14 Exhibits and Schedules B-21
SECTION 5.15 GOVERNING LAW B-21
SECTION 5.16 Consent to Jurisdiction B-21
SECTION 5.17 Severability B-21
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