1 During the term of this Agreement, ECL will not, directly or indirectly, through anysubsidiaries, Affiliates, Representative or otherwise, solicit, further approach to orentertain any offer or approach from, enter into or continue negotiations with or in anymanner encourage, discuss, accept or consider any proposal of any other person (otherthan PFS) relating to the alliance of the Target Business in Thailand, in whole or in part,whether through purchase, merger, consolidation, share exchange or other businesscombination.