I guess we'll never know if there was any such clause in the Exclusivity Agreement. But it wouldn't really be in anyone's interests to have such a binding clause, as it would be quite limiting.
Having a one-time-only clause would concentrate minds though. If the counterparty knew that they would only get one chance of the action, they would have to be very, very sure about ending the agreemen /walking away.
The payment for Exclusivity would have made up for the lack of competition during the Exclusivity, though, from BPC's point of view.
Having an exit strategy is good practice BEFORE the event. This helps to avoid making emotional decisions, and possible mistakes. It helps avoid making sudden decisions that you might regret.
I've had an exit strategy for YEARS, and update it according to any changes in personal or financial circumstances. .
SHARES IN ISSUE: 1,572,719,096 + Simon Potter's 63,567,276 accrued shares + 68,850,000 share options upon deal/drill. TOTAL 1,705,136,372 All figures approx. DYOR. E&OE.
"You hear I am going to Cabinet today to discuss another project that I know will work, so I ain’t talking nonsense today,” the prime minister said....
“Oban is not on the radar this morning. We are dealing with other issues this morning,” the prime minister said before heading a cabinet meeting.
I woder if the 'another project' and the 'other issues' the PM refers to, are anything to do with BPC....
Do these trials not have fixed terms and end dates? Otherwise the client would just carry on receiving a free service, in return for, say, regular feedback ??