Future Synthes Affiliate

Future Synthes Affiliate. Means any person or entity who, as of the date hereof, is not an Affiliate of Synthes but who, during the Term, becomes an Affiliate of Synthes as a result of the acquisition of more than 50% of the stock of Synthes or any Affiliate of Synthes (including, without limitation, by way of a merger, exchange, tender offer or any other type of business combination) or substantially all of the assets of Synthes or any Affiliate of Synthes.