Contract analysis

1. Scope of Engagement Meridian shall perform the following services in connection with the above-referenced matter: (a) Invoice Reconciliation. Meridian shall conduct an independent, invoice-by-invoice comparison and reconciliation of all 9,843 freight invoices submitted by Ridgeway to CPS during the twenty-six-month period from February 2019 through March 2021. This reconciliation shall include a detailed compariso

2. Materials Calderwood & Harkness LLP will provide the following materials to Meridian to support the engagement described in Section 1 above: • The MTSA, including all exhibits and amendments thereto, with particular reference to Exhibit B (Rate Schedule) and Exhibit C (Fuel Surcharge Formula); • All Ridgeway invoices for the relevant period (9,843 invoices, in electronic format); • CPS payment records and accounts

3. Privilege and Confidentiality All communications between Meridian and Calderwood & Harkness LLP, and all work product generated by Meridian in connection with this engagement, are made in anticipation of litigation and at the direction of counsel. As such, these communications and work product are intended to be subject to the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine to the fullest extent permitted

4. Fees Meridian's professional fees for this engagement shall be billed at the following hourly rates: Meridian shall submit invoices on a monthly basis to Calderwood & Harkness LLP at the address set forth in the letterhead above, or to such other address or email as may be designated by this firm. Each invoice shall include a reasonably detailed description of the services performed, the professional(s) performing

5. Independence Meridian hereby represents and confirms the following: (a) Meridian has no financial interest, direct or indirect, in the outcome of the above-referenced litigation, and Meridian's compensation for this engagement is not contingent upon or otherwise tied to the result of the litigation or the amount of damages recovered or awarded. (b) Meridian has no prior or existing relationship with Ridgeway Freig