UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 5, 2009 (June 1, 2009)
HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-32225
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20-0833098
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(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
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100 Crescent Court,
Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas
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75201-6915
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(Address of principal
executive offices)
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(Zip code)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code:
(214) 871-3555
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
LLC Interest Purchase Agreement
On June 1, 2009, Holly Corporation (
Holly
), a subsidiary of Holly, and a subsidiary of Holly
Energy Partners, L.P., an affiliate of Holly (the
Partnership,
and together with Holly, the
Parties
), entered into and simultaneously closed an LLC Interest Purchase Agreement (the
Purchase Agreement
) for the Partnership to acquire all of the issued and outstanding membership
interests of Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C. (the
Company
) from Holly for a purchase price of $34.2
million (the
Acquisition
). The Company owns a newly constructed 16 feedstock pipeline (the
16
Pipeline
) currently running 65 miles from Hollys crude oil distillation and vacuum distillation
facilities in Lovington, New Mexico to Hollys petroleum refinery in Artesia, New Mexico. The
Partnership financed the Acquisition by borrowing under its existing revolving credit agreement.
Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Holly, the Partnership, and certain of their
respective subsidiaries entered into (i) an amended and restated intermediate pipelines agreement
and (ii) an amended and restated omnibus agreement. In addition, the Company granted Holly a
second mortgage on the 16 Pipeline to secure the Partnerships performance under the restated
intermediate pipelines agreement. Holly controls the general partner of the Partnership and owns
an approximate 41% interest in the Partnership, including the general partner interest.
The description of the Purchase Agreement herein is qualified by reference to the copy of the
Purchase Agreement, including exhibits, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this report, which is incorporated
by reference into this report in its entirety.
Amended and Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement
On June 1, 2009 in connection with the closing of the Acquisition, the Parties entered into an
amended and restated intermediate pipelines agreement (the
Intermediate Pipelines Agreement
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The Intermediate Pipelines Agreement amends and restates the 15-year Pipelines Agreement dated July
8, 2005, among the Parties that was previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnerships Annual
Report on Form 10-K. The Intermediate Pipelines Agreement terminates on June 1, 2024.
The Intermediate Pipelines Agreement may be extended by the mutual agreement of the Parties,
provided that the Party desiring to extend the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement provides the other
Party with at least 12 months written notice of its request to extend the Intermediate Pipelines
Agreement. In the event the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement is terminated without renewal, Holly
will have a limited right of first refusal for one year following such termination to enter into a
new pipelines agreement with the Partnership on commercial terms that substantially match the terms
offered to the Partnership by a third-party. Holly will also have a right of first refusal to
purchase the Intermediate Product Pipelines (as defined in the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement)
should the Partnership decide to sell them in the future.
Under the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement, Holly agrees to transport on the Intermediate
Product Pipelines 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) of intermediate products that, at the agreed tariff
rates, will result in minimum revenues to the Partnership of approximately $5.2 million per
calendar quarter. This minimum commitment will increase each year at a rate equal to 75% of the
percentage change in the producer price index, but will not decrease as a result of a decrease in
the producer price index. For all barrels shipped in excess of 100,000 bpd, the tariff Holly will
pay per barrel will be reduced from the full base tariff of $0.5664 per barrel to $0.2981 per
barrel, except that for any non-Holly owned barrels shipped on the Intermediate Product Pipelines
the full base tariff will be due. The full base tariff will be adjusted each year at a rate equal
to 75% of the percentage change in the producer price index. Such
adjustment may result in an increase or decrease in the full base tariff. Hollys minimum
revenue commitment will apply only to the Intermediate Product Pipelines, and Holly will not be
able to spread its minimum revenue commitment among pipeline assets the Partnership already owns or
subsequently acquires. If Holly fails to meet its minimum revenue commitment in any quarter, it
will be required to pay the Partnership in cash the amount of any shortfall by the last day of the
month following the end of the quarter. A shortfall payment would be applied as a credit in the
following four quarters after Hollys minimum obligations are met.
At Hollys request, the Partnership will be required to use its commercially reasonable
efforts to transport on the Intermediate Product Pipelines each month during the term of the
Intermediate Pipelines Agreement up to 100,000 bpd, subject to the Partnerships common carrier
duty to pro-ration capacity, where applicable.
If new laws or regulations are enacted that require the Partnership to make substantial and
unanticipated capital expenditures with regard to the Intermediate Product Pipelines, the
Partnership will have the right to amend the tariff rates to recover its costs of complying with
these new laws or regulations (including a reasonable rate of return). The Parties will be required
to negotiate in good faith to mitigate the economic costs associated with any such new laws and to
determine the amount of the new tariff rate.
Either Party may temporarily suspend its obligations under the Intermediate Pipelines
Agreement during the occurrence of an event that is outside its control and renders its performance
impossible for at least 30 days. An event with a duration of longer than one year will allow either
of the Parties to terminate the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement.
Pursuant to the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement, Holly will not challenge, or cause others to
challenge or assist others in challenging, the Partnerships tariff rates for the term of the
agreement. At the termination of the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement, Holly will be free to
challenge, or to cause others to challenge or assist others in challenging, the Partnerships
tariff rates.
During the term of the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement, the Partnership will not reverse the
direction of the Intermediate Product Pipelines or connect any other pipelines to the Intermediate
Product Pipelines without Hollys consent. Holly has the right to reverse the direction of the
Intermediate Product Pipelines, so long as it reimburses the Partnership for the additional costs
and expenses the Partnership incurs as a result of changing the direction of the Intermediate
Product Pipelines and pays a flow reversal rate of $0.5664 per barrel for any product shipped in a
reversed direction on the Intermediate Product Pipelines. Such flow reversal rates will be adjusted
each year at a rate equal to 75% of the percentage change in the producer price index.
Hollys obligations under the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement will not terminate if Holly and
its affiliates no longer own the Partnerships general partner. The Intermediate Pipelines
Agreement may be assigned to a third party with the prior written consent of the non-assigning
Party, provided such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. The Parties may also assign the
Intermediate Pipelines Agreement to an affiliate or a third party lender or debt holder without the
prior written consent of the non-assigning Party.
The description of the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement herein is qualified by reference to
the copy of the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this report, which is
incorporated by reference into this report in its entirety.
Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement
On June 1, 2009 in connection with the closing of the Acquisition, the Parties entered into an
amended and restated omnibus agreement (the
Restated Omnibus Agreement
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Agreement amends and restates the Omnibus Agreement dated July 13, 2004, among the Parties that was
previously filed as an exhibit to the Partnerships Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Restated
Omnibus Agreement addresses, among other things, the following matters:
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the Partnerships obligation to pay Holly an annual administrative fee, currently in
the amount of $2.3 million, for the provision by Holly of certain general and
administrative services;
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Hollys and its affiliates agreement not to compete with the Partnership under certain
circumstances and the Partnerships right to notice of, and right of first offer to
purchase, certain logistics assets constructed by Holly or acquired as part of an
acquisition by Holly of refining assets;
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an indemnity by Holly for certain potential environmental liabilities;
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the Partnerships obligation to indemnify Holly for environmental liabilities related
to the Partnerships assets existing on the date of the Partnerships initial public
offering to the extent Holly is not required to indemnify the Partnership; and
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Hollys right of first refusal to purchase the Partnerships assets that serve Hollys
refineries.
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Under the Restated Omnibus Agreement the Partnership pays Holly an annual administrative fee,
currently in the amount of $2.3 million, for the provision of various general and administrative
services for the Partnerships benefit. The Partnerships general partner, with the approval and
consent of its Conflicts Committee, may agree to increases in the administrative fee in connection
with expansions of the Partnerships operations through the acquisition or construction of new
assets or businesses.
The $2.3 million fee includes expenses incurred by Holly and its affiliates to perform
centralized corporate functions, such as legal, treasury, information technology and other
corporate services, including the administration of employee benefit plans. The fee does not
include salaries of pipeline and terminal personnel or other employees of the general partner of
the Partnerships general partner or the cost of their employee benefits, such as 401(k), pension,
and health insurance benefits, which are separately charged to the Partnership by Holly. The
Partnership also reimburses Holly and its affiliates for direct general and administrative expenses
they incur on our behalf.
Holly and its affiliates have agreed, for so long as Holly controls the Partnerships general
partner, not to engage in, whether by acquisition or otherwise, the business of owning and/or
operating crude oil pipelines or terminals, refined products pipelines or terminals, intermediate
product pipelines or terminals, truck racks or crude oil gathering systems in the continental
United States. This restriction will not apply to:
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any business operated by Holly or any of its affiliates at the time of the closing of
the Partnerships initial public offering;
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any business conducted by Holly with the approval of the Partnerships Conflicts
Committee;
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any business or asset that Holly or any of its affiliates acquires or constructs that
has a fair market value or construction cost of less than $5.0 million; and
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any business or asset that Holly or any of its affiliates acquires or constructs that
has a fair market value or construction cost of $5.0 million or more if the Partnership has
been offered the opportunity to purchase the business or asset at fair market value, and
has declined to do so with the concurrence of our Conflicts Committee.
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The limitations on the ability of Holly and its affiliates to compete with the Partnership may
be terminated by Holly upon a change of control of Holly.
Under the Restated Omnibus Agreement, Holly has agreed to indemnify the Partnership up to
certain aggregate amounts for any environmental noncompliance and remediation liabilities
associated with assets transferred to the Partnership and occurring or existing prior to the date
of such transfers. The transfers that are covered by the agreement include the refined products
pipelines, terminals and tanks transferred by Hollys subsidiaries in connection with the
Partnerships initial public offering in July 2004, the intermediate pipelines transferred by
Hollys subsidiaries to the Partnership in July 2005, and the crude pipelines and tankage assets
transferred by Hollys subsidiaries to the Partnership in 2008. The Restated Omnibus Agreement
provides environmental indemnification of up to $15.0 million for the assets transferred to the
Partnership, other than the crude pipelines and tankage assets transferred to the Partnership in
2008, plus an additional $2.5 million for the intermediate pipelines acquired in July 2005. Except
as described below, Hollys indemnification obligations described above shall remain in effect for
an asset for ten years following the date of transfer of such asset to the Partnership. The
Restated Omnibus Agreement also provides an additional $7.5 million of indemnification through 2023
for environmental noncompliance and remediation liabilities specific to the crude pipelines and
tankage assets transferred to the Partnership in 2008. Hollys indemnification obligations
described above do not apply to the 16 Pipeline owned by the Company.
The Restated Omnibus Agreement provides that the Partnership will indemnify Holly and its
affiliates against environmental liabilities relating to the Partnerships assets to the extent
Holly is not required to indemnify the Partnership.
The Restated Omnibus Agreement also contains the terms under which Holly has a right of first
refusal to purchase the Partnerships assets that serve Hollys refineries. Before the Partnership
enters into any contract to sell pipeline, terminal and tankage assets serving Hollys refineries,
the Partnership must give written notice of the terms of such proposed sale to Holly. The notice
must set forth the name of the third party purchaser, the assets to be sold, the purchase price and
all other material terms and conditions of the offer. To the extent the third party offer consists
of consideration other than cash (or in addition to cash), the purchase price shall be deemed equal
to the amount of any such cash plus the fair market value of such non-cash consideration,
determined as set forth in the Restated Omnibus Agreement. Holly will then have the sole and
exclusive option for a period of thirty days following receipt of the notice, to elect to purchase
the subject assets on the terms specified in the notice.
The description of the Restated Omnibus Agreement herein is qualified by reference to the copy
of the Restated Omnibus Agreement, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to this report, which is incorporated by
reference into this report in its entirety.
Mortgage and Deed of Trust
On June 1, 2009 in connection with the closing of the Acquisition, the Company entered into a
mortgage and deed of trust (the
Mortgage
) for the benefit of Holly. The Mortgage grants Holly a
second priority lien on the 16 Pipeline to secure the Partnerships performance under the
Intermediate Pipelines Agreement. In the event that the Company defaults on its obligations under
the Mortgage, Holly
has the right to take possession of and/or operate the 16 Pipeline and to appoint a receiver
for the 16 Pipeline. Events of default under the Mortgage include (i) the failure of the Company
to perform its obligations under the Mortgage, (ii) the Partnerships failure to perform specified
obligations under the Intermediate Pipelines Agreement and (iii) certain bankruptcy-related events.
The Partnership also agreed to protect the lien status of the Mortgage and not to further encumber
the 16 Pipeline except for certain customary permitted encumbrances, which include liens in favor
of the Partnerships senior lenders.
The description of the Mortgage herein is qualified by reference to the copy of the Mortgage,
filed as Exhibit 10.4 to this report, which is incorporated by reference into this report in its
entirety.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety is a copy of a
press release issued by Holly and the Partnership on June 1, 2009, announcing the sale by Holly of
the 16 Pipeline to the Partnership.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this
report on Form 8-K pursuant to Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be filed
for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (
Exchange Act
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otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, unless the Partnership specifically
incorporates it by reference in a document filed under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of
1933. By filing this report on Form 8-K and furnishing the information pursuant to Item 7.01, the
Partnership makes no admission as to the materiality of any information in this report furnished
pursuant to Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, or that any such information includes material
investor information that is not otherwise publicly available.
The information furnished in this report on Form 8-K pursuant to Item 7.01, including the
information contained in Exhibit 99.1, is summary information that is intended to be considered in
the context of the Partnerships Securities and Exchange Commission (
SEC
) filings and other
public announcements that the Partnership may make, by press release or otherwise, from time to
time. The Partnership disclaims any current intention to revise or update the information
furnished in this report on Form 8-K pursuant to Item 7.01, including the information contained in
Exhibit 99.1, although the Partnership may do so from time to time as its management believes is
warranted. Any such updating may be made through the furnishing or filing of other reports or
documents with the SEC, through press releases or through other public disclosure.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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10.1
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LLC Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2009,
by and among Holly Corporation, Navajo Pipeline Co., L.P.
and Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P.
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10.2
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Amended and Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement, dated
as of June 1, 2009, by and among Holly Corporation, Navajo
Refining Company, L.L.C., Holly Energy Partners, L.P., Holly
Energy Partners Operating, L.P., HEP Pipeline, L.L.C.,
Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C., HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P.,
Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C. and HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C.
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10.3
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Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement, dated as of June 1,
2009, by and among Holly Corporation, Navajo Pipeline Co.,
L.P., Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., HEP Logistics
Holdings, L.P., Holly Energy Partners, L.P., HEP Logistics
GP, L.L.C. and Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P.
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10.4
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Mortgage, Line of Credit Mortgage and Deed of Trust, dated
June 1, 2009, by Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C. for the benefit
of Holly Corporation.
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99.1
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Joint Press Release of Holly Corporation and Holly Energy
Partners, L.P. issued June 1, 2009.*
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Furnished pursuant to Regulation FD.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
By: HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P.,
its General Partner
By: Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,
its General Partner
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By:
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/s/ Bruce R. Shaw
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Bruce R. Shaw
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Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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Date: June 5, 2009
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Exhibit Title
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10.1
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LLC Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2009,
by and among Holly Corporation, Navajo Pipeline Co., L.P.
and Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P.
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10.2
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Amended and Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement, dated
as of June 1, 2009, by and among Holly Corporation, Navajo
Refining Company, L.L.C., Holly Energy Partners, L.P., Holly
Energy Partners Operating, L.P., HEP Pipeline, L.L.C.,
Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C., HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P.,
Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C. and HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C.
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10.3
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Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement, dated as of June 1,
2009, by and among Holly Corporation, Navajo Pipeline Co.,
L.P., Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., HEP Logistics
Holdings, L.P., Holly Energy Partners, L.P., HEP Logistics
GP, L.L.C. and Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P.
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10.4
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Mortgage, Line of Credit Mortgage and Deed of Trust, dated
June 1, 2009, by Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C. for the benefit
of Holly Corporation.
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99.1
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Joint Press Release of Holly Corporation and Holly Energy
Partners, L.P. issued June 1, 2009.*
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Furnished pursuant to Regulation FD.
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Exhibit 10.1
LLC INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
by and among
HOLLY CORPORATION,
NAVAJO PIPELINE CO., L.P.
as Seller,
and
HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS OPERATING, L.P.
as Buyer
Dated as of June 1, 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I
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DEFINED TERMS
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1.1
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Defined Terms
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ARTICLE II
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PURCHASE OF LLC INTERESTS
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2.1
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Transfer of LLC Interests
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2.2
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Consideration
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ARTICLE III
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CLOSING
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3.1
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Closing
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3.2
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Deliveries by the Seller
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3.3
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Deliveries by the Buyer
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3.4
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Closing Costs; Transfer Taxes and Fees
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ARTICLE IV
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLER
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4.1
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Organization
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4.2
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Authorization
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4.3
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Company Status
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4.4
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No Conflicts or Violations; No Consents or Approvals Required
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4.5
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Absence of Litigation
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4.6
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Title to LLC Interests; Capitalization
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4.7
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No Undisclosed Liabilities
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4.8
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No Employees
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Taxes
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4.10
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Brokers and Finders
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4.11
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Condition of 16 Pipeline
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4.12
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Title to Assets
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4.13
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Banking Relationships
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WAIVERS AND DISCLAIMERS
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ARTICLE V
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BUYER
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5.1
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Organization
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5.2
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Authorization
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5.3
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No Conflicts or Violations; No Consents or Approvals Required
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Absence of Litigation
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5.5
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Brokers and Finders
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ARTICLE VI
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF HOLLY
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Organization
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Authorization
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No Conflicts or Violations; No Consents or Approvals Required
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Absence of Litigation
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Brokers and Finders
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ARTICLE VII
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COVENANTS
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7.1
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Cooperation
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Additional Agreements
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ARTICLE VIII
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ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
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8.1
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Further Assurances
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ARTICLE IX
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INDEMNIFICATION
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9.1
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Indemnification of Buyer and Seller
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9.2
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Defense of Third-Party Claims
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9.3
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Direct Claims
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9.4
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Limitations
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9.5
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Tax Related Adjustments
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ARTICLE X
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MISCELLANEOUS
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Parties in Interest
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Assignment of Agreement
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Captions
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Counterparts
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ARTICLE XII
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INTERPRETATION
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Exhibits:
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Exhibit A
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Assignment
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Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement
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Restated Omnibus Agreement
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Exhibit D
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Mortgages and Deeds of Trust
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Schedules:
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Schedule 4.3(a)
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Company Foreign Qualifications
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Schedule 4.4(a)
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Seller No Conflicts or Violations
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Schedule 4.4(b)
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Company No Conflicts or Violations
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Schedule 4.5
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Seller Litigation
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Title to LLC Interests
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Title to Assets
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Banking Relationships
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LLC INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS LLC INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
(this
Agreement
) dated as of June 1, 2009, is made and
entered into by and among Holly Corporation, a Delaware corporation (
Holly
), Navajo Pipeline Co.,
L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (
Navajo Pipeline
or, the
Seller
), and Holly Energy
Partners Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the
Operating Partnership
or, the
Buyer
). The above-named entities are sometimes referred to in this Agreement each as a Party
and collectively as the Parties.
WHEREAS
, Navajo Pipeline is the sole member of Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
liability company (the
Company
);
WHEREAS
, the Company is the owner of a newly constructed 16 pipeline (the
16 Pipeline
)
currently running 65 miles from Hollys crude oil distillation and vacuum distillation facilities
in Lovington, New Mexico to Hollys petroleum refinery in Artesia, New Mexico;
WHEREAS
, the Operating Partnership wishes to purchase all of the issued and outstanding
membership interests of the Company (the
LLC Interests
) and thereby acquire the 16 Pipeline; and
WHEREAS
, the Parties wish to amend certain provisions of the Omnibus Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE
, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants set forth herein
and in the Omnibus Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby
agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1
Defined Terms
. Unless the context expressly requires otherwise, the respective
terms defined in this
Section 1.1
shall, when used in this Agreement, have the respective
meanings herein specified, with each such definition to be equally applicable both to the singular
and the plural forms of the term so defined.
16 Pipeline
shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
Action
shall mean any claim, action, suit, investigation, inquiry, proceeding, condemnation
or audit by or before any court or other Governmental Entity or any arbitration proceeding.
affiliate
means, with respect to a specified person, any other person controlling,
controlled by or under common control with that first person. As used in this definition, the term
control includes (i) with respect to any person having voting securities or the equivalent and
elected directors, managers or persons performing similar functions, the ownership of or power
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to vote, directly or indirectly, voting securities or the equivalent representing 50% or more of the
power to vote in the election of directors, managers or persons performing similar functions, (ii)
ownership of 50% or more of the equity or equivalent interest in any person and (iii) the ability
to direct the business and affairs of any person by acting as a general partner, manager or
otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of this Agreement, the Seller, on the one
hand, and the Buyer, on the other hand, shall not be considered affiliates of each other.
Agreement
shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
Ancillary Documents
means, collectively, the Buyer Ancillary Documents and the Seller
Ancillary Documents.
Assignment
shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.2(a)
.
business day
means any day on which banks are open for business in Texas, other than
Saturday or Sunday.
Buyer
shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
Buyer Ancillary Documents
means each agreement, document, instrument or certificate to be
delivered by the Buyer, or its affiliates, at the Closing pursuant to
Section 3.3
hereof
and each other document or Contract entered into by the Buyer, or its affiliates, in connection
with this Agreement or the Closing.
Buyer Consents
shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 5.3
.
Buyer Indemnified Costs
means (a) any and all damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands,
charges, suits, penalties, costs, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys
fees and expenses incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that
any of the Buyer Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of or relate to (i) any breach of a
representation, warranty or covenant of Seller under this Agreement, or (ii) any obligations or
duties of the Company under any Contract relating to the original planned construction of the 16
Pipeline, as such Contract is in effect as of the Effective Time (including any change orders
agreed to by the parties to such Contracts prior to the Effective Time, whether or not such change
order has properly been documented as of the Effective Time) (collectively, the
Construction
Contracts
) (including, without limitation, the Companys payment obligations under such
Construction Contracts and the cost to complete construction of the 16 Pipeline as set forth in
such Construction Contracts), and (b) any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands,
assessments, judgments, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, incident
to any of the foregoing. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, Buyer
Indemnified Costs shall exclude (i) any and all punitive, exemplary or special damages and (ii) any
and all damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and
expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees and expenses incurred in
investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that any of the Buyer Indemnified
Parties incurs and that arise out of or relate to any matter that is covered
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by a warranty under a Construction Contract (including, without limitation, defects in the construction
of the 16 Pipeline which are covered by a warranty under a Construction Contract).
Buyer Indemnified Parties
means Buyer and each officer, director, partner, manager,
employee, consultant, stockholder, and affiliate of Buyer, including, without limitation, the
Company.
Closing
shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.1
.
Closing Date
shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.1
.
Company
shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
Company Consents
shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 4.4(b)
.
Consents
means all notices to, authorizations, consents, Orders or approvals of, or
registrations, declarations or filings with, or expiration of waiting periods imposed by, any
Governmental Entity, and any notices to, consents or approvals of any other third party, in each
case that are required by applicable Law or by Contract in order to consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents.
Contract
means any written or oral contract, agreement, indenture, instrument, note, bond,
loan, lease, mortgage, franchise, license agreement, purchase order, binding bid or offer, binding
term sheet or letter of intent or memorandum, commitment, letter of credit or any other legally
binding arrangement, including any amendments or modifications thereof and waivers relating
thereto.
Credit Facility
means the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 27, 2007
and as amended from time to time, between the Operating Partnership, as borrower, Union Bank of
California, as administrative agent, issuing bank and sole lead arranger, Bank of America, N.A., as
syndication agent, Guaranty Bank, as documentation agent and certain other lenders identified
therein.
Effective Time
shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.1
.
Encumbrance
means any mortgage, pledge, charge, hypothecation, claim, easement, right of
purchase, security interest, deed of trust, conditional sales agreement, encumbrance, interest,
option, lien, right of first refusal, right of way, defect in title, encroachments or other
restriction, whether or not imposed by operation of Law, any voting trust or voting agreement,
stockholder agreement or proxy.
Governmental Entity
means any Federal, state, local or foreign court or governmental agency,
authority or instrumentality or regulatory body.
Holly
shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
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Holly Consents
shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 6.3
.
Indemnified Costs
means the Buyer Indemnified Costs and the Seller Indemnified Costs, as
applicable.
Indemnified Party
means the Buyer Indemnified Parties and the Seller Indemnified Parties.
Indemnifying Party
has the meaning set forth in
Section 9.2
.
knowledge
and any variations thereof or words to the same effect shall mean (i) with respect
to Holly, actual knowledge after reasonable inquiry of the following persons: David L. Lamp and
George J. Damiris; (ii) with respect to the Seller, actual knowledge after reasonable inquiry of
the following persons: David L. Lamp and George J. Damiris; and (iii) with respect to the Buyer,
actual knowledge after reasonable inquiry of the following persons: David G. Blair and Mark
Cunningham .
Laws
means all statutes, laws, rules, regulations, Orders, ordinances, writs, injunctions,
judgments and decrees of all Governmental Entities.
LLC Interests
shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
Material Adverse Effect
means any adverse change, circumstance, effect or condition in or
relating to the assets, financial condition, results of operations, or business of any person that
materially affects the business of such person or that materially impedes the ability of any person
to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, other than any change, circumstance, effect or
condition in the refining or pipelines industries generally (including any change in the prices of
crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, feedstocks or refined products or other hydrocarbon
products, industry margins or any regulatory changes or changes in Law) or in United States or
global economic conditions or financial markets in general. Any determination as to whether any
change, circumstance, effect or condition has a Material Adverse Effect shall be made only after
taking into account all effective insurance coverages and effective third-party indemnifications
with respect to such change, circumstance, effect or condition.
Mortgages and Deeds of Trust
shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 3.3(e)
.
Navajo Pipeline
shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
Omnibus Agreement
means that certain agreement entered into and effective as of July 13,
2004 and as amended on July 6, 2005 and February 29, 2008, by and among Holly, Navajo Pipeline,
Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, the Partnership, the
Operating Partnership, HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and HEP
Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and as amended and restated as of the
Closing Date.
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Operating Partnership
shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
Order
means any order, writ, injunction, decree, compliance or consent order or decree,
settlement agreement, schedule and similar binding legal agreement issued by or entered into with a
Governmental Entity.
Partnership
means Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.
Party
and
Parties
shall have the meanings set forth in the preamble.
Permits
means all material permits, licenses, variances, exemptions, Orders, franchises and
approvals of all Governmental Entities necessary for the lawful ownership and operation of the
Companys business, including the 16 Pipeline.
Permitted Encumbrances
means (i) statutory liens for current taxes or assessments not yet
due or delinquent or the validity of which are being contested in good faith by appropriate
proceedings; (ii) mechanics, carriers, workers, repairmens, landlords and other similar liens
imposed by law arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business with respect to charges not
yet due and payable; and (iii) such other encumbrances, if any, which were not incurred in
connection with the borrowing of money or the advance of credit and which do not materially detract
from the value of or interfere with the present use, or any use presently anticipated by the
Company, of the property subject thereto or affected thereby, and including without limitation
capital leases.
person
means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company,
trust, joint venture, Governmental Entity or other entity.
Purchase Price
shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2.2(a)
.
Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement
shall have the meaning set forth in
Section
3.2(c)
.
Seller
shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
Seller Ancillary Documents
shall mean each agreement, document, instrument or certificate to
be delivered by the Seller, or its affiliates, at the Closing pursuant to
Section 3.2
hereof and each other document or Contract entered into by the Seller, or its affiliates, in
connection with this Agreement or the Closing.
Seller Consents
has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.4(a)
.
Seller Indemnified Costs
means (a) any and all damages, losses, claims, liabilities,
demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable
attorneys fees and expenses incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or
proceeding) that any of the Seller Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of or relate to any
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breach of a representation, warranty or covenant of Buyer under this Agreement, and (b) any and
all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, assessments, judgments, costs, and expenses,
including reasonable legal fees and expenses, incident to any of the foregoing. Notwithstanding
anything in the foregoing to the contrary, Seller Indemnified Costs shall exclude any and all
punitive, exemplary or special damages.
Seller Indemnified Parties
means Seller and each officer, director, partner, manager,
employee, consultant, stockholder, and affiliate of Seller, including, without limitation, Holly.
third-party action
has the meaning set forth in
Section 9.2
.
ARTICLE II
PURCHASE OF LLC INTERESTS
2.1
Transfer of LLC Interests
. Subject to all of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Navajo Pipeline hereby sells, transfers and conveys to the Operating Partnership, and
the Operating Partnership hereby purchases and acquires from Navajo Pipeline, the LLC Interests,
free and clear of all Encumbrances.
2.2
Consideration
.
(a) The aggregate consideration to be paid by the Operating Partnership for the LLC Interests
shall be $34,200,000 (the
Purchase Price
).
(b) The Purchase Price shall be paid at the Closing by wire transfer of immediately available
funds to the accounts specified by Navajo Pipeline.
ARTICLE III
CLOSING
3.1
Closing
. The closing of the transactions contemplated hereby (the
Closing
)
shall take place simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement. The date of the Closing is
referred to herein as the
Closing Date
and the Closing is deemed to be effective as of 12:01
a.m., Dallas, Texas time, on the Closing Date (the
Effective Time
).
3.2
Deliveries by the Seller
. At the Closing, the Seller shall deliver, or cause to
be delivered, to the Buyer the following:
(a) A counterpart to the assignment of limited liability company interests substantially in
the form of
Exhibit A
attached hereto (the
Assignment
), duly executed by Navajo Pipeline.
(b) The original minute books, company books and membership registers for the Company.
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(c) A counterpart of the amended and restated intermediate pipelines agreement substantially
in the form of
Exhibit B
attached hereto (the
Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement
),
duly executed by Holly and each applicable subsidiary of Holly (excluding subsidiaries of the
Partnership).
(d) A counterpart of the amended and restated omnibus agreement substantially in the form of
Exhibit C
attached hereto (the
Restated Omnibus Agreement
), duly executed by Holly and
each applicable subsidiary of Holly (excluding subsidiaries of the Partnership).
(e) Evidence in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Buyer of each Seller
Consent, each Company Consent and each Holly Consent.
(f) Evidence in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Buyer of the release and
termination of all Encumbrances on the LLC Interests and on the assets and properties of the
Company.
(g) To the extent applicable, assignment documents, duly executed by the Seller, assigning
each of the Permits held by the Seller which are assignable by the Seller to the Buyer in
accordance with applicable Law.
3.3
Deliveries by the Buyer
. At the Closing, the Buyer shall deliver, or cause to be
delivered, to the Seller the following:
(a) The Purchase Price as provided in
Section 2.2(b)
.
(b) A counterpart to the Assignment, duly executed by the Operating Partnership.
(c) A counterpart of the Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement, duly executed by the
Partnership and each applicable subsidiary of the Partnership.
(d) A counterpart of the Restated Omnibus Agreement, duly executed by the Partnership and each
applicable subsidiary of the Partnership.
(e) Each of the mortgages and deeds of trust substantially in the form of
Exhibit D
attached hereto (the
Mortgages and Deeds of Trust
), duly executed by the Buyer.
(f) Evidence in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Seller of each Buyer
Consent.
3.4
Closing Costs; Transfer Taxes and Fees
.
(a)
Allocation of Costs
. The Buyer shall pay the cost of all sales, transfer and use
taxes arising out of the transfer of the LLC Interests and all costs and expenses (including
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recording fees and real estate transfer taxes and real estate transfer stamps) incurred in
connection with obtaining or recording title to the Companys assets.
(b)
Reimbursement.
If the Buyer, on the one hand, or the Seller, on the other hand,
pays any tax agreed to be borne by the other Party under this Agreement, such other Party shall
promptly reimburse the paying Party for the amounts so paid. If any Party receives any tax refund
or credit applicable to a tax paid by another Party hereunder, the receiving Party shall promptly
pay such amounts to the Party entitled thereto.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLER
The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the Buyer that as of the date of this Agreement:
4.1
Organization
. Seller is an entity duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the Laws of its state of organization.
4.2
Authorization
. Seller has full partnership power and authority to execute,
deliver, and perform this Agreement and any Seller Ancillary Documents to which it is a party. The
execution, delivery, and performance by the Seller of this Agreement and the Seller Ancillary
Documents and the consummation by the Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby,
have been duly authorized by all necessary partnership action of the Seller. This Agreement has
been duly executed and delivered by the Seller and constitutes, and each such Seller Ancillary
Document executed or to be executed by the Seller has been, or when executed will be, duly executed
and delivered by the Seller and constitutes, or when executed and delivered will constitute, a
valid and legally binding obligation of the Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with their
terms, except to the extent that such enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or other similar Laws affecting
creditors rights and remedies generally and (ii) equitable principles which may limit the
availability of certain equitable remedies (such as specific performance) in certain instances.
4.3
Company Status
.
(a) The Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Delaware and (i) has all requisite limited liability company power and authority to own,
operate, use or lease its properties and assets and to carry on its business as it is now being
conducted, and (ii) is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each of the
jurisdictions in which the ownership, operation or leasing of its properties and assets and the
conduct of its business requires it to be so qualified, licensed or authorized, except, in the case
of clause (ii), where the failure to have such power and authority or to be so qualified, licensed
or authorized would not, individually or in the aggregate, be reasonably likely to cause a Material
Adverse Effect.
Seller Disclosure Schedule 4.3(a)
lists all jurisdictions in which the
Company is qualified to do business.
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(b) The Company does not, directly or indirectly, own any interest in any corporation,
partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, joint venture or other business
association or entity, foreign or domestic.
(c) The Company has not engaged in any business other than the construction of the 16
Pipeline. The Company has no assets except the 16 Pipeline and the associated rights and
obligations under the Construction Contracts.
(d) The Company has made available to the Buyer a copy of the certificate of formation and
limited liability company agreement of the Company, each copy being complete and correct and in
full force and effect on the date hereof, and no amendment or modification of such documents has
been filed, recorded or is pending or contemplated. The Company is not in violation of any
provision of its certificate of formation or limited liability company agreement.
4.4
No Conflicts or Violations; No Consents or Approvals Required
.
(a) Except as set forth in
Seller Disclosure Schedule 4.4(a)
, the execution, delivery
and performance by the Seller of this Agreement and the other Seller Ancillary Documents to which
it is a party does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby
will not, (i) violate, conflict with, or result in any breach of any provision of the Sellers
organizational documents or (ii) subject to obtaining the Consents or making the registrations,
declarations or filings set forth in the next sentence, violate in any material respect any
applicable Law or material contract binding upon the Seller. No Consent of any Governmental Entity
or any other person is required for the Seller in connection with the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and the Seller Ancillary Documents to which the Seller is a party or
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except as set forth in
Seller Disclosure Schedule 4.4(a)
(collectively, the
Seller Consents
).
(b) Except as set forth in
Seller Disclosure Schedule 4.4(b)
, the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Seller Ancillary Documents will not, (i)
violate, conflict with, or result in any breach of any provision of the Companys organizational
documents or (ii) subject to obtaining the Consents or making the registrations, declarations or
filings set forth in the next sentence, violate in any material respect any applicable Law or
material contract binding upon the Company. No Consent of any Governmental Entity or any other
person is required for the Company in connection with the performance of this Agreement and the
Seller Ancillary Documents or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby,
except as set forth in
Seller Disclosure Schedule 4.4(b)
(collectively, the
Company
Consents
).
4.5
Absence of Litigation
. Except as set forth in
Seller Disclosure Schedule
4.5
, there is no Action pending or, to the knowledge of the Seller, threatened against (i) the
Company or the Companys assets or (ii) the Seller or any of its affiliates relating to the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents or which, if adversely
determined, would reasonably be expected to materially impair the ability of the Seller to perform its
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obligations and agreements under this Agreement or the Seller Ancillary Documents and to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
4.6
Title to LLC Interests; Capitalization
.
(a) Except as set forth in
Seller Disclosure Schedule 4.6(a)
, Seller is the record
owner of and has good and valid title to the LLC Interests, free and clear of all Encumbrances, and
sole and unrestricted voting power and power of disposition with respect to all of such LLC
Interests. Except for any claims arising under this Agreement and any other agreement entered into
by the Seller in connection with this Agreement, the Seller and its affiliates have no claims of
any kind against the Company, or any of its officers, managers, directors or employees. The LLC
Interests have been duly authorized and validly issued in accordance with applicable Laws and the
limited liability company agreement of the Company and are fully paid (to the extent required by
the limited liability company agreement of the Company) and nonassessable (except to the extent
such nonassessability may be affected by Sections 18-607 and 18-804 of DLLCA).
(b) There are no options or rights to purchase or acquire, or agreements, arrangements,
commitments or understandings relating to, any of the LLC Interests or the 16 Pipeline except
pursuant to this Agreement and the Omnibus Agreement. There are no (i) authorized or outstanding
securities of or equity interests in the Company of any kind other than the LLC Interests, (ii)
there are no outstanding options, warrants, subscriptions, puts, calls or other rights, agreements,
arrangements or commitments (preemptive, contingent or otherwise) obligating Seller or the Company
to offer, issue, sell, redeem, repurchase, otherwise acquire or transfer, pledge or encumber any
securities of equity interest in the Company; and (iii) there are no outstanding securities or
obligations of any kind of any of the Company that are convertible into or exercisable or
exchangeable for any equity interest in the Company.
(c) Upon payment of the Purchase Price, the Buyer will have the entire record and beneficial
ownership of the LLC Interests, free and clear of all Encumbrances.
4.7
No Undisclosed Liabilities
.
The Company has no indebtedness or liability (whether
absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) of any nature other than its obligations under the
Construction Contracts and the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement referred to on
Seller
Disclosure Schedule 4.13
(the
Guarantee Agreement
). The Company and its assets will be
released from the Companys obligations under the Guarantee Agreement and the related loan
documents following the Closing and delivery of certain documents to the agent for the lenders
under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement referred to on
Seller Disclosure
Schedule 4.13
.
The Company is not currently in material breach of its obligations under the
Construction Contracts.
4.8
No Employees
.
The Company does not now have and has never had any employees.
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4.9
Taxes
.
The Company has filed, on or before the applicable due date (including any
extensions thereof), all material tax returns that it was required to file, and all such tax
returns were accurate, correct, and complete in all material respects. All taxes due and owing by
the Company have been paid in full or are being properly contested. The Company is, and at all
time since its formation has been, disregarded as an entity separate from the Seller for U.S.
federal income tax purposes, and no election has been filed on or before the Closing Date that
would change such classification on or after the Closing Date.
4.10
Brokers and Finders
. No investment banker, broker, finder, financial advisor or
other intermediary has been retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of the Seller who is
entitled to receive from the Buyer any fee or commission in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
4.11
Condition of 16 Pipeline
. To the Sellers knowledge, the 16 Pipeline is in
good operating condition and repair (normal wear and tear excepted), is free from material defects
(patent and latent), is suitable for the purposes for which it is currently used and is not in need
of material maintenance or repairs except for ordinary routine maintenance and repairs.
4.12
Title to Assets
. Except as disclosed in
Seller Disclosure Schedule 4.12
,
the Company owns, leases or has the legal right to use all the properties and assets used by the
Company in the operation of its business, in each case subject to no Encumbrances, except
Permitted Encumbrances. The Companys assets consist of the 16 Pipeline and the associated rights
and obligations under the Construction Contracts relating to the construction of the 16 Pipeline.
Except as disclosed in
Seller Disclosure Schedule 4.12
, the Company owns the 16 Pipeline
free and clear of all Encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances.
4.13
Banking Relationships
.
Seller Disclosure Schedule 4.13
sets forth a
complete and accurate list of all accounts, including checking accounts, cash contribution
accounts, safe deposit boxes, borrowing arrangements and certificates of deposit that the Company
has with any banks, savings and loan associations or other financial institutions, indicating in
each case account numbers, if applicable, and the person or persons authorized to act or sign on
behalf of the Company in respect of the foregoing. No person holds any power of attorney or
similar authority from the Company with respect to such accounts.
4.14
WAIVERS AND DISCLAIMERS
. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN
THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES AND OTHER COVENANTS AND
AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE PARTIES IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS AND THE OMNIBUS
AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES HERETO ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT NONE OF THE PARTIES HAS MADE, DOES NOT
MAKE, AND EACH SUCH PARTY SPECIFICALLY NEGATES AND DISCLAIMS, ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES,
PROMISES, COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS OR GUARANTIES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, ORAL OR
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WRITTEN, PAST OR PRESENT, REGARDING (I) THE VALUE, NATURE, QUALITY OR
CONDITION OF THE 16 PIPELINE INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WATER, SOIL, GEOLOGY OR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE 16 PIPELINE GENERALLY, INCLUDING THE PRESENCE OR LACK OF HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES OR OTHER MATTERS ON THE 16 PIPELINE AND RELATED RIGHTS-OF-WAY, (II) THE INCOME TO BE
DERIVED FROM THE 16 PIPELINE, (III) THE SUITABILITY OF THE 16 PIPELINE FOR ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES
AND USES THAT MAY BE CONDUCTED THEREON, (IV) THE COMPLIANCE OF OR BY THE 16 PIPELINE OR ITS
OPERATION WITH ANY LAWS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY ZONING, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,
POLLUTION OR LAND USE LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDERS OR REQUIREMENTS), OR (V) THE HABITABILITY,
MERCHANTABILITY, MARKETABILITY, PROFITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE 16
PIPELINE. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR THE OMNIBUS
AGREEMENT, NONE OF THE PARTIES IS LIABLE OR BOUND IN ANY MANNER BY ANY VERBAL OR WRITTEN
STATEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS OR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE LLC INTERESTS, THE COMPANY OR THE 16
PIPELINE FURNISHED BY ANY AGENT, EMPLOYEE, SERVANT OR THIRD PARTY. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED
IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR THE OMNIBUS AGREEMENT, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF THE
COMPANY AND ITS ASSETS SHALL BE
MADE IN AN AS IS, WHERE IS CONDITION WITH ALL FAULTS, AND THE COMPANY AND ITS ASSETS ARE
TRANSFERRED AND CONVEYED SUBJECT TO ALL OF THE MATTERS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION. THIS SECTION
SHALL SURVIVE THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF THE LLC INTERESTS OR THE TERMINATION OF THIS
AGREEMENT. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION HAVE BEEN NEGOTIATED BY THE PARTIES AFTER DUE
CONSIDERATION AND ARE INTENDED TO BE A COMPLETE EXCLUSION AND NEGATION OF ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE LLC INTERESTS, THE COMPANY
OR THE 16 PIPELINE THAT MAY ARISE PURSUANT TO ANY LAW NOW OR HEREAFTER IN EFFECT, OR OTHERWISE,
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS OR THE OMNIBUS AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BUYER
The Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Holly and the Seller that as of the date of this
Agreement:
5.1
Organization
. The Buyer is an entity duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the Laws of its state of organization.
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5.2
Authorization
. The Buyer has full partnership power and authority to execute,
deliver, and perform this Agreement and any Buyer Ancillary Documents to which it is a party. The
execution, delivery, and performance by the Buyer of this Agreement and the Buyer Ancillary
Documents and the consummation by the Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby,
have been duly authorized by all necessary partnership action of the Buyer. This Agreement has
been duly executed and delivered by the Buyer and constitutes, and each such Buyer Ancillary
Document executed or to be executed the Buyer has been, or when executed will be, duly executed and
delivered by the Buyer and constitutes, or when executed and delivered will constitute, a valid and
legally binding obligation of the Buyer, enforceable against it in accordance with their terms,
except to the extent that such enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or other similar Laws affecting
creditors rights and remedies generally and (ii) equitable principles which may limit the
availability of certain equitable remedies (such as specific performance) in certain instances.
5.3
No Conflicts or Violations; No Consents or Approvals Required
. Except as set
forth in
Buyer Disclosure Schedule 5.3
, the execution, delivery and performance by the
Buyer of this Agreement and the Buyer Ancillary Documents to which it is a party does not, and
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not, (i) violate, conflict
with, or result in any breach of any provisions of the Buyers organizational documents or (ii)
subject to obtaining the Consents or making the registrations, declarations or filings set forth in
the next sentence, violate any applicable Law or material contract binding upon the Buyer. No
Consent of any Governmental Entity or any other person is required for the Buyer in connection with
the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Buyer Ancillary Documents
to which the Buyer is a party or the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby and thereby, except as set forth in
Buyer Disclosure Schedule 5.3
(collectively,
the
Buyer Consents
).
5.4
Absence of Litigation
. Except as set forth in
Buyer Disclosure Schedule
5.4
, there is no Action pending or, to the knowledge of the Buyer, threatened against the Buyer
or any of its affiliates relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the
Ancillary Documents or which, if adversely determined, would reasonably be expected to materially
impair the ability of the Buyer to perform its obligations and agreements under this Agreement or
the Buyer Ancillary Documents and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
5.5
Brokers and Finders
. No investment banker, broker, finder, financial advisor or
other intermediary has been retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of the Buyer who is
entitled to receive from the Seller any fee or commission in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
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ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF HOLLY
Holly hereby represents and warrants to Buyer and Seller that as of the date of this
Agreement:
6.1
Organization
. Holly is an entity duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the Laws of its state of organization.
6.2
Authorization
. Holly has full corporate power and authority to execute, deliver,
and perform this Agreement and any Ancillary Documents to which it is a party. The execution,
delivery, and performance by Holly of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents and the
consummation by Holly of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action of Holly. This Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by Holly and constitutes, and each such Ancillary Document executed or to be executed by
Holly has been, or when executed will be, duly executed and delivered by Holly and constitutes, or
when executed and delivered will constitute, a valid and legally binding obligation of Holly,
enforceable against it in accordance with their terms, except to the extent that such
enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium,
fraudulent conveyance or other similar Laws affecting creditors rights and remedies generally and
(ii) equitable principles which may limit the availability of certain equitable remedies (such as
specific performance) in certain instances.
6.3
No Conflicts or Violations; No Consents or Approvals Required
. Except as set
forth in
Holly Disclosure Schedule 6.3
, the execution, delivery and performance by Holly of
this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents to which it is a party does not, and consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not, (i) violate, conflict with, or result in any
breach of any provisions of Hollys organizational documents or (ii) subject to obtaining the
Consents or making the registrations, declarations or filings set forth in the next sentence,
violate any applicable Law or material contract binding upon Holly. No Consent of any Governmental
Entity or any other person is required for Holly in connection with the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and the other Ancillary Documents to which t Holly is a party or
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, except as set forth in
Holly Disclosure Schedule 6.3
(collectively, the
Holly Consents
).
6.4
Absence of Litigation
. Except as set forth in
Holly Disclosure Schedule
6.4
, there is no Action pending or, to the knowledge of Holly, threatened against Holly or any
of its affiliates relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or which, if
adversely determined, would reasonably be expected to materially impair the ability of Holly to
perform its obligations and agreements under this Agreement or the Ancillary Documents to which it
is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
6.5
Brokers and Finders
. No investment banker, broker, finder, financial advisor or
other intermediary has been retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of Holly who is entitled
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to receive from the Buyer any fee or commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement.
ARTICLE VII
COVENANTS
7.1
Cooperation
. The Seller shall cooperate with the Buyer and assist the Buyer in
identifying all licenses, authorizations, permissions or Permits necessary for the Companys
operations from and after the Closing Date and, where permissible, transfer existing Permits to the
Buyer, or, where not permissible, assist the Buyer in obtaining new Permits at no cost, fee or
liability to the Seller.
7.2
Additional Agreements
. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the
Ancillary Documents and the Omnibus Agreement, each of the Parties shall use its commercially
reasonable efforts to do, or cause to be taken all action and to do, or cause to be done, all
things necessary, proper, or advisable under applicable Laws to consummate and make effective the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. If at any time after the Closing Date any further
action is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement, the Parties and their
duly authorized representatives shall use commercially reasonable efforts to take all such action.
ARTICLE VIII
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
8.1
Further Assurances
. After the Closing, each Party shall take such further
actions, including obtaining consents to assignment from third parties, and execute such further
documents as may be necessary or reasonably requested by the other Parties in order to effectuate
the intent of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents and to provide such other Parties with the
intended benefits of this Agreement and the Ancillary Documents.
ARTICLE IX
INDEMNIFICATION
9.1
Indemnification of Buyer and Seller
. From and after the Closing and subject to
the provisions of this
Article IX
, (i) Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
Buyer Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Buyer Indemnified Costs and (ii) Buyer agrees
to indemnify and hold harmless the Seller Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Seller
Indemnified Costs.
9.2
Defense of Third-Party Claims
. An Indemnified Party shall give prompt written
notice to Seller or Buyer, as applicable (the
Indemnifying Party
), of the commencement or
assertion of any action, proceeding, demand, or claim by a third party (collectively, a
third-party action
) in respect of which such Indemnified Party seeks indemnification
hereunder. Any failure so to notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying
Party from any liability that it, he, or she may have to such Indemnified Party under this
Article IX
unless the
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failure to give such notice materially and adversely prejudices the
Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to assume control of the defense
of, settle, or otherwise dispose of such third-party action on such terms as it deems appropriate;
provided
,
however
, that:
(a) The Indemnified Party shall be entitled, at its own expense, to participate in the defense
of such third-party action (
provided
,
however
, that the Indemnifying Party shall
pay the attorneys fees of the Indemnified Party if (i) the employment of separate counsel shall
have been authorized in writing by any the Indemnifying Party in connection with the defense of
such third-party action, (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not have employed counsel reasonably
satisfactory to the Indemnified Party to have charge of such third-party action, (iii) the
Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there may be defenses available to such
Indemnified Party that are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying
Party, or (iv) the Indemnified Partys counsel shall have advised the Indemnified Party in writing,
with a copy delivered to the Indemnifying Party, that there is a material conflict of interest that
could violate applicable standards of professional conduct to have common counsel);
(b) The Indemnifying Party shall obtain the prior written approval of the Indemnified Party
before entering into or making any settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of the
validity of such third-party action or any liability in respect thereof if, pursuant to or as a
result of such settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment, injunctive or other equitable
relief would be imposed against the Indemnified Party or if, in the opinion of the Indemnified
Party, such settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment could have a material adverse
effect on its business;
(c) The Indemnifying Party shall not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any
settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or
plaintiff to each Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect of such third-party
action; and
(d) The Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to control (but shall be entitled to
participate at its own expense in the defense of), and the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to
have sole control over, the defense or settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of any
third-party action (i) as to which the Indemnifying Party fails to assume the defense within a
reasonable length of time or (ii) to the extent the third-party action seeks an order, injunction,
or other equitable relief against the Indemnified Party which, if successful, would materially
adversely affect the business, operations, assets, or financial condition of the Indemnified Party;
provided
,
however
, that the Indemnified Party shall make no settlement,
compromise, admission, or acknowledgment that would give rise to liability on the part of any
Indemnifying Party without the prior written consent of such Indemnifying Party.
The parties hereto shall extend reasonable cooperation in connection with the defense of any
third-party action pursuant to this
Article IX
and, in connection therewith, shall furnish
such records, information, and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings,
hearings, trials, and appeals as may be reasonably requested.
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9.3
Direct Claims
. In any case in which an Indemnified Party seeks indemnification
hereunder which is not subject to
Section 9.2
because no third-party action is involved,
the Indemnified Party shall notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of any Indemnified Costs which
such Indemnified Party claims are subject to indemnification under the terms hereof. Subject to
the limitations set forth in
Section 9.4(a)
, the failure of the Indemnified Party to
exercise promptness in such notification shall not amount to a waiver of such claim unless the
resulting delay materially prejudices the position of the Indemnifying Party with respect to such
claim.
9.4
Limitations
. The following provisions of this
Section 9.4
shall limit the
indemnification obligations hereunder:
(a)
Limitation as to Time
. The Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any
Indemnified Costs pursuant to this
Article IX
unless a written claim for indemnification in
accordance with
Section 9.2
or
Section 9.3
is given by the Indemnified Party to the
Indemnifying Party with respect thereto on or before 5:00 p.m., Dallas, Texas time, on the second
anniversary of the Closing Date.
(b)
Sole and Exclusive Remedy
. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that, after the
Closing Date, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Buyers
and the other Buyer Indemnified Parties and the Sellers and the other Seller Indemnified Parties
sole and exclusive remedy with respect to the Indemnified Costs shall be in accordance with, and
limited by, the provisions set forth in this
Article IX
. The Parties further acknowledge
and agree that the foregoing is not the remedy for and does not limit the Parties remedies for
matters covered by the indemnification provisions contained in the Omnibus Agreement.
9.5
Tax Related Adjustments
. Seller and Buyer agree that any payment of Indemnified
Costs made hereunder will be treated by the parties on their tax returns as an adjustment to the
Purchase Price.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
10.1
Expenses
. Except as provided in
Section 3.4
of this Agreement, or as
provided in the Ancillary Documents or the Omnibus Agreement, all costs and expenses incurred by
the Parties in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be
borne solely and entirely by the Party which has incurred such expense.
10.2
Notices
.
(a) Any notice or other communication given under this Agreement or the Omnibus Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be (i) delivered personally, (ii) sent by documented overnight
delivery service, (iii) sent by facsimile transmission, or (iv) sent by first class mail, postage
prepaid (certified or registered mail, return receipt requested). Such notice shall be deemed to
have been duly given (w) on the date of the delivery, if delivered personally,
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(x) on the business day after dispatch by documented overnight delivery service, if sent in
such manner, (y) on the date of facsimile transmission, if so transmitted on a business day during
normal business hours, otherwise on the next business day, or (z) on the fifth business day after
sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, if sent in such manner. Notices or other communications
shall be directed to the following addresses:
Notices to Holly:
Holly Corporation
100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201-6927
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile No.: (214) 871-3523
Notices to the Seller:
Navajo Pipeline Co., L.P.
100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201-6927
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile No.: (214) 871-3523
Notices to the Buyer:
Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P.
c/o Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201-6927
Attention: Conflicts Committee
Facsimile No.: (214) 871-3523
with copies to:
David G. Blair
100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201-6927
Facsimile No.: (214) 871-3441
(b) Any Party may at any time change its address for service from time to time by giving
notice to the other Parties in accordance with this
Section 10.2
.
10.3
Severability
. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid,
illegal, or incapable of being enforced under applicable Law, or public policy, all other
conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so
long as the
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economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated herein are not affected in any
manner adverse to any Party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision of this
Agreement is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced, the Parties shall negotiate in good
faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as
possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated herein are
consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.
10.4
Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial
. This Agreement shall be subject to and
governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, excluding any conflicts-of-law rule or principle
that might refer the construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the laws of another state.
Each Party hereby submits to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in the State of
Texas and to venue in Dallas, Texas. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL
RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
10.5
Parties in Interest
. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure solely to
the benefit of each Party hereto and their successors and permitted assigns, and nothing in this
Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any other person any rights or remedies
of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.
10.6
Assignment of Agreement
. At any time, the Parties may make a collateral
assignment of their rights under this Agreement to any of their bona fide lenders or debt holders,
or a trustee or a representative for any of them, and the non-assigning Parties shall execute
an acknowledgment of such collateral assignment in such form as may from time to time be reasonably
requested;
provided
,
however
, that unless written notice is given to the non-assigning Parties that
any such collateral assignment has been foreclosed upon, such non-assigning Parties shall be
entitled to deal exclusively with Holly, the Buyer or the Seller, as the case may be, as to any
matters arising under this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents or the Omnibus Agreement (other than
for delivery of notices required by any such collateral assignment). Except as otherwise provided
in this
Section 10.6
, neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests, or
obligations hereunder may be assigned by any Party without the prior written consent of the other
Parties hereto.
10.7
Captions
. The captions in this Agreement are for purposes of reference only and
shall not limit or otherwise affect the interpretation hereof.
10.8
Counterparts
. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
10.9
Director and Officer Liability
. The directors, managers, officers, partners and
stockholders of Holly, the Buyer, the Seller and their respective affiliates shall not have any
personal liability or obligation arising under this Agreement (including any claims that another
party may assert) other than as an assignee of this Agreement or pursuant to a written guarantee.
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10.10
Integration
. This Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and the Omnibus Agreement
supersede any previous understandings or agreements among the Parties, whether oral or written,
with respect to their subject matter. This Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and the Omnibus
Agreement contain the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof
and thereof. No understanding, representation, promise or agreement, whether oral or written, is
intended to be or shall be included in or form part of this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents or
the Omnibus Agreement unless it is contained in a written amendment hereto or thereto and executed
by the Parties hereto or thereto after the date of this Agreement, the Ancillary Documents or the
Omnibus Agreement.
10.11
Effect of Agreement
. The Parties ratify and confirm that except as otherwise
expressly provided herein, in the event this Agreement conflicts in any way with the Omnibus
Agreement, the terms and provisions of the Omnibus Agreement shall control.
10.12
Amendment; Waiver
. This Agreement may be amended only in a writing signed by
all parties hereto. Any waiver of rights hereunder must be set forth in writing. A waiver of any
breach or failure to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement shall not in any way
affect, limit or waive any partys rights at any time to enforce strict compliance thereafter with
every term or condition of this Agreement.
11.13
Survival of Representations and Warranties
. The representations and warranties
set forth in this Agreement shall survive the Closing until 5:00 p.m., Dallas, Texas time on, on
the anniversary of the Closing Date, except that the representations and warranties contained in
Sections 4.1
(Organization),
4.2
(Authorization),
4.6
(Title to LLC
Interests; Capitalization),
4.9
(Taxes),
4.14
(Waivers and Disclaimers),
5.1
(Organization),
5.2
(Authorization),
6.1
(Organization), and
6.2
(Authorization) shall survive until the expiration of the applicable statute of
limitations; provided, however, that any representation and warranty that is the subject of a claim
for indemnification hereunder which claim was timely made pursuant to
Section 9.4(a)
shall
survive with respect to such claim until such claim is finally paid or adjudicated.
ARTICLE XI
GUARANTEE
11.1
Payment and Performance Guaranty
. Holly unconditionally, absolutely, continually
and irrevocably guarantees, as principal and not as surety, to Buyer the punctual and complete
payment in full when due of all Buyer Indemnified Costs by the Indemnifying Party under the
Agreement (collectively, the
Payment Obligations
). Holly agrees that Buyer shall be entitled to
enforce directly against Holly any of the Payment Obligations.
11.2
Guaranty Absolute
. Holly hereby guarantees that the Payment Obligations will be
paid strictly in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. The obligations of Holly under this
Agreement constitute a present and continuing guaranty of payment, and not of collection or
collectibility. The liability of Holly under this Agreement shall be absolute, unconditional,
present, continuing and irrevocable irrespective of:
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(a) any assignment or other transfer of the Agreement or any of the rights thereunder
of the Buyer;
(b) any amendment, waiver, renewal, extension or release of or any consent to or
departure from or other action or inaction related to the Agreement;
(c) any acceptance by Buyer of partial payment or performance from the Indemnifying
Party;
(d) any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, composition, adjustment,
dissolution, liquidation or other like proceeding relating to the Indemnifying Party, or any
action taken with respect to the Agreements by any trustee or receiver, or by any court, in
any such proceeding;
(e) any absence of any notice to, or knowledge of, Holly, of the existence or
occurrence of any of the matters or events set forth in the foregoing subsections (a)
through (d); or
(f) any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a defense available to, or
a discharge of, a guarantor.
The obligations of Holly hereunder shall not be subject to any reduction, limitation,
impairment or termination for any reason, including any claim of waiver, release, surrender,
alteration or compromise, and shall not be subject to any defense or setoff, counterclaim,
recoupment or termination whatsoever by reason of the invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of
the Payment Obligations or otherwise.
11.3
Waiver
. Holly hereby waives promptness, diligence, all setoffs, presentments,
protests and notice of acceptance and any other notice relating to any of the Payment Obligations
and any requirement for Buyer to protect, secure, perfect or insure any security interest or lien
or any property subject thereto or exhaust any right or take any action against the Indemnifying
Party, any other entity or any collateral.
11.4
Subrogation Waiver
. Holly agrees that it shall not have any rights (direct or
indirect) of subrogation, contribution, reimbursement, indemnification or other rights of payment
or recovery from the Indemnifying Party for any payments made by Holly under this
Article
XI
until all Payment Obligations have been indefeasibly paid, and Holly hereby irrevocably
waives and releases, absolutely and unconditionally, any such rights of subrogation, contribution,
reimbursement, indemnification and other rights of payment or recovery it may now have or hereafter
acquire against the Indemnifying Party until all Payment Obligations have been indefeasibly paid.
11.5
Reinstatement
. The obligations of Holly under this
Article XI
shall
continue to be effective or shall be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of
any of the Payment Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be returned to the Indemnifying Party
or any
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other entity, upon the insolvency, bankruptcy, arrangement, adjustment, composition,
liquidation or reorganization of the Indemnifying Party or such other entity, or for any other
reason, all as though such payment had not been made.
11.6
Continuing Guaranty
. This
Article XI
is a continuing guaranty and shall
(i) remain in full force and effect until the first to occur of the indefeasible payment in full of
all of the Payment Obligations, (ii) be binding upon Holly, its successors and assigns and (iii)
inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Buyer and its successors, transferees and assigns.
11.7
No Duty to Pursue Others
. It shall not be necessary for Buyer (and Holly hereby
waives any rights which Holly may have to require Buyer), in order to enforce such payment by
Holly, first to (i) institute suit or exhaust its remedies against the Indemnifying Party or others
liable on the Payment Obligations or any other person, (ii) enforce Buyers rights against any
other guarantors of the Payment Obligations, (iii) join the Indemnifying Party or any others liable
on the Payment Obligations in any action seeking to enforce this
Article XI
, (iv) exhaust
any remedies available to Buyer against any security which shall ever have been given to secure the
Payment Obligations, or (v) resort to any other means of obtaining payment of the Payment
Obligations.
ARTICLE XII
INTERPRETATION
12.1
Interpretation
. It is expressly agreed that this Agreement shall not be
construed against any Party, and no consideration shall be given or presumption made, on the basis
of who drafted this Agreement or any particular provision hereof or who supplied the form of
Agreement. Each Party agrees that this Agreement has been purposefully drawn and correctly
reflects its understanding of the transaction that this Agreement contemplates. In construing this
Agreement:
(a) examples shall not be construed to limit, expressly or by implication, the matter they
illustrate;
(b) the word includes and its derivatives means includes, but is not limited to and
corresponding derivative expressions;
(c) a defined term has its defined meaning throughout this Agreement and each Exhibit, Annex
or Schedule to this Agreement, regardless of whether it appears before or after the place where it
is defined;
(d) each Exhibit, Annex and Schedule to this Agreement is a part of this Agreement, but if
there is any conflict or inconsistency between the main body of this
Agreement and any Exhibit, Annex or Schedule, the provisions of the main body of this
Agreement shall prevail;
(e) the term cost includes expense and the term expense includes cost;
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(f) the headings and titles herein are for convenience only and shall have no significance in
the interpretation hereof;
(g) the inclusion of a matter on a Schedule in relation to a representation or warranty shall
not be deemed an indication that such matter necessarily would, or may, breach such representation
or warranty absent its inclusion on such Schedule;
(h) any reference to a statute, regulation or Law shall include any amendment thereof or any
successor thereto and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder;
(i) currency amounts referenced herein, unless otherwise specified, are in U.S. Dollars;
(j) unless the context otherwise requires, all references to time shall mean time in Dallas,
Texas;
(k) whenever this Agreement refers to a number of days, such number shall refer to calendar
days unless business days are specified; and
(l) if a term is defined as one part of speech (such as a noun), it shall have a corresponding
meaning when used as another part of speech (such as a verb).
12.2
References, Gender, Number
. All references in this Agreement to an Article,
Section, subsection, Exhibit or Schedule shall be to an Article, Section, subsection,
Exhibit or Schedule of this Agreement, unless the context requires otherwise. Unless the context
clearly requires otherwise, the words this Agreement, hereof, hereunder, herein, hereby,
or words of similar import shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to a particular
Article, Section, subsection, clause or other subdivision hereof. Cross references in this
Agreement to a subsection or a clause within a Section may be made by reference to the number or
other subdivision reference of such subsection or clause preceded by the word Section. Whenever
the context requires, the words used herein shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter
gender, and the singular and the plural.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF
, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth
above.
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HOLLY CORPORATION
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SELLER:
NAVAJO PIPELINE CO., L.P.
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NAVAJO PIPELINE GP, L.L.C.
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Holly Corporation
Navajo Pipeline Co., L.P.
Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P.
LLC Interest Purchase Agreement
EXHIBIT A
Form of Assignment
ASSIGNMENT OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTERESTS
This Assignment of Limited Liability Company Interests (
Assignment
) is effective as
of 12:01 a.m., Dallas, Texas time, on June 1, 2009 (the
Effective Time
), by and between
Navajo Pipeline Co., L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (
Seller
), and Holly Energy
Partners Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (
Buyer
). Buyer and Seller
are referred to collectively herein as the
Parties
.
RECITALS
Reference is made to that certain LLC Interest Purchase Agreement dated June 1, 2009, among
Holly Corporation, Seller and Buyer wherein Seller has agreed to assign all of the membership
interests in Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (the
Company
), in accordance with the terms of such LLC Interest Purchase Agreement (such
agreement, as the same may be amended, the
Purchase Agreement
).
This Assignment is delivered by Seller pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
ASSIGNMENT
Now, therefore, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Subject to the representations, warranties and covenants of the parties contained in the
Purchase Agreement, Seller hereby assigns to Buyer all of the limited liability company interests
in the Company, and any income, distributions, or other value associated therewith or deriving
therefrom on and after the Effective Time (collectively, the
Membership Interests
).
2. Subject to the representations, warranties and covenants of the parties contained in the
Purchase Agreement, Buyer hereby assumes, from and after the Effective Time, all obligations and
liabilities of Seller with respect to the Membership Interests arising from and after the Effective
Time.
3. Seller hereby agrees to promptly execute and deliver any corrective assignments and other
legal documents or notification reasonably requested by Buyer to give effect to the intent of this
Assignment.
4. Seller hereby acknowledges and agrees that, as a result of this Assignment, it no longer
has any limited liability company interest or equity interest in the Company, and it resigns as a
member of the Company effective as of the Effective Time.
5. This Assignment shall be binding upon the Parties and their respective successors and
assigns.
6. This Assignment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of
the State of Delaware.
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7. This Assignment is subject to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, and in
the event of any conflict between the terms of this Assignment and the terms of the Purchase
Agreement, the terms of the Purchase Agreement shall control.
8. This Assignment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Assignment is executed as of this ___ day of June, 2009, but shall be
effective as of the Effective Time.
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EXHIBIT B
Form of Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Holly Energy Partners, L.P.s Current Report on
Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2009.)
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EXHIBIT C
Form of Restated Omnibus Agreement
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Holly Energy Partners, L.P.s Current Report on
Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2009.)
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EXHIBIT D
Form of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Holly Energy Partners, L.P.s Current
Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2009.)
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DISCLOSURE SCHEDULES
TO LLC INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Each Disclosure Schedule attached to the LLC Interest Purchase Agreement (the
Agreement
) is
qualified in its entirety by reference to the specific provisions of the Agreement to which such
Disclosure Schedule is attached, and is not intended to constitute, and shall not be construed as
constituting, representations or warranties except as and to the extent provided in the Agreement.
Matters referred to in each Disclosure Schedule are not necessarily limited to matters required by
the Agreement to be reflected in such Disclosure Schedule. Such additional matters are set forth
for informational purposes only and do not necessarily include other matters of a similar nature.
The inclusion of such matters in any Disclosure Schedules does not constitute an admission of
materiality by any party to the Agreement.
A disclosure made by any party to the Agreement in any Disclosure Schedule that is sufficient on
its face to reasonably inform another party to the Agreement of information required to be
disclosed in another Disclosure Schedule in order to avoid a misrepresentation thereunder shall be
deemed, for all purposes of the Agreement, to have been made with respect to such other Disclosure
Schedule.
Headings have been inserted for convenience of reference only and shall to no extent have the
effect of amending or changing the express description of the sections as set forth in the
Agreement. All capitalized terms in any Disclosure Schedule that are defined in the Agreement that
are not otherwise defined in such Disclosure Schedule shall have the meanings assigned to them in
the Agreement.
SCHEDULE 4.3(a)
Company Foreign Qualifications
New Mexico
Schedule 4.3(a) - 1
SCHEDULE 4.4(a)
Seller No Conflicts or Violations
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SCHEDULE 4.4(b)
Company No Conflicts or Violations
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Schedule 4.4(b) - 1
SCHEDULE 4.5
Seller Litigation
None.
Schedule 4.5 - 1
SCHEDULE 4.6(a)
Title to LLC Interests
None.
Schedule 4.6(a) - 1
SCHEDULE 4.12
Title to Assets
The Company is a party to the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated July 1, 2004, among Holly
Corporation and certain of its Subsidiaries in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as administrative
agent, pursuant to which the Company guarantees indebtedness under the Second Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement dated as of April 7, 2009, among Holly Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., as
administrative agent, swing line lender and L/C issuer, UBS Loan Finance LLC and U.S. Bank National
Association, as co-documentation agents, Union Bank of California, N.A. and Compass Bank, as
syndication agents, and certain other lenders from time to time party thereto. The Company and its
assets will be released from the foregoing obligations promptly following the Closing.
Schedule 4.12 - 1
SCHEDULE 4.13
Banking Relationships
The Company is a party to the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated July 1, 2004, among Holly
Corporation and certain of its Subsidiaries in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as administrative
agent, pursuant to which the Company guarantees indebtedness under the Second Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement dated as of April 7, 2009, among Holly Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., as
administrative agent, swing line lender and L/C issuer, UBS Loan Finance LLC and U.S. Bank National
Association, as co-documentation agents, Union Bank of California, N.A. and Compass Bank, as
syndication agents, and certain other lenders from time to time party thereto.
Schedule 4.13 - 1
SCHEDULE 5.3
Buyer No Conflicts or Violations
None.
Schedule 5.3 - 1
SCHEDULE 5.4
Buyer Litigation
None.
Schedule 5.4 - 1
SCHEDULE 6.3
Holly No Conflicts or Violations
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SCHEDULE 6.4
Holly Litigation
None.
Schedule 6.4 - 1
Exhibit 10.2
AMENDED AND RESTATED
INTERMEDIATE PIPELINES AGREEMENT
This Amended and Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement (this
Agreement
) is dated
as of June 1, 2009, by and among Holly Corporation, a Delaware corporation (
Holly
),
Navajo Refining Company, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (formerly Navajo Refining
Company, L.P.) (
Navajo Refining
and, together with Holly, the
Holly Entities
),
Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the
Partnership
), Holly
Energy Partners-Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the
Operating
Partnership
), HEP Pipeline, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (
HEP
Pipeline
), Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company
(
Lovington-Artesia
), HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the
General Partner
), Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company
(
Holly GP
), and HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (
OLP
GP
and, together with the Partnership, the Operating Partnership, HEP Pipeline,
Lovington-Artesia, the General Partner and Holly GP, the
Partnership Entities
), and
amends and restates in its entirety the Pipelines Agreement dated July 8, 2005 (the
Original
Pipelines Agreement
), among the Holly Entities and the Partnership Entities other than
Lovington-Artesia. Each of the Holly Entities and the Partnership Entities are individually
referred to herein as a
Party
and collectively as the
Parties
.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Pursuant to that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of July 6, 2005 (the
2005 Purchase Agreement
) by and among Holly, Navajo Refining, Navajo Pipeline Co., L.P.
(
Navajo Pipeline
), the Partnership, the Operating Partnership and HEP Pipeline, Navajo
Pipeline and Navajo Refining transferred and conveyed to HEP Pipeline, and HEP Pipeline acquired,
certain of the Intermediate Product Pipelines which historically were utilized by the Holly
Entities to transport Intermediate Products;
WHEREAS, in connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the 2005 Purchase
Agreement the Parties entered into the Original Pipelines Agreement pursuant to which the Holly
Entities continued to transport Intermediate Products in the Intermediate Product Pipelines and the
Partnership provides transportation services to the Holly Entities;
WHEREAS, Lovington-Artesia is the owner of a newly constructed 16 pipeline (the
16
Pipeline
) currently running 65 miles from Hollys crude oil distillation and vacuum
distillation facilities in Lovington, New Mexico to Hollys petroleum refinery in Artesia, New
Mexico;
WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain LLC Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of June 1, 2009
(the
2009 Purchase Agreement
) by and among Holly, Navajo Pipeline and the Operating
Partnership, Navajo Pipeline has agreed to transfer and convey to the Operating Partnership, and
the Operating Partnership has agreed to acquire, all of the membership interests of
Lovington-Artesia, and thereby acquire the 16 Pipeline;
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Holly Entities and the Partnership Entities desire to
amend and restate the Original Pipelines Agreement to, among other things, include the 16
Pipeline.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and obligations contained herein, the
Parties hereby agree as follows:
Section 1.
Definitions
Capitalized terms used throughout this Agreement and not otherwise defined herein shall have
the meanings set forth below.
16 Pipeline
has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
2005 Purchase Agreement
has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
2009 Purchase Agreement
has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Additives
has the meaning set forth in
Section 2(d)
.
Affiliate
means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or
indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, is controlled by or is under common control
with, the Person in question, excluding, in the case of Holly, the Partnership Entities.
Agreement
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
Applicable Law
means any applicable statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule,
judgment, rule of law, order, decree, permit, approval, concession, grant, franchise, license,
agreement, requirement, or other governmental restriction or any similar form of decision of, or
any provision or condition of any permit, license or other operating authorization issued under any
of the foregoing by, or any determination by any Governmental Authority having or asserting
jurisdiction over the matter or matters in question, whether now or hereafter in effect and in each
case as amended (including, without limitation, all of the terms and provisions of the common law
of such Governmental Authority), as interpreted and enforced at the time in question.
Arbitrable Dispute
means any and all disputes, Claims, controversies and other
matters in question between any of the Partnership Entities, on the one hand, and any of the Holly
Entities, on the other hand, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the alleged breach
hereof, or in any way relating to the subject matter of this Agreement regardless of whether (a)
allegedly extra-contractual in nature, (b) sounding in contract, tort or otherwise, (c) provided
for by Applicable Law or otherwise or (d) seeking damages or any other relief, whether at law, in
equity or otherwise.
Artesia Refinery
means the refining facilities owned by Navajo Refining in Artesia,
New Mexico.
bpd
means barrels per day.
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Claim
means any existing or threatened future claim, demand, suit, action,
investigation, proceeding, governmental action or cause of action of any kind or character (in each
case, whether civil, criminal, investigative or administrative), known or unknown, under any
theory, including those based on theories of contract, tort, statutory liability, strict liability,
employer liability, premises liability, products liability, breach of warranty or malpractice.
Claimant
has the meaning set forth in
Section 11(f)
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Conflicts Committee
means the Conflicts Committee of Holly Logistic Services,
L.L.C., as general partner of HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., the sole general partner of the
Partnership.
Contract Quarter
means a three-month period that commences on July 1, October 1,
January 1, or April 1, and ends on September 30, December 31, March 31 or June 30, respectively,
except that the initial Contract Quarter commenced on July 8, 2005.
Contract Year
means a year that commences on July 1 and ends on the last day of
June, except that the initial Contract Year commenced on July 8, 2005.
Control
(including with correlative meaning, the term controlled by) means, as
used with respect to any Person, the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or
cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of
voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
Controlled Affiliates
means with respect to any Person, any other Person that
directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries is controlled by such Person, excluding
in the case of Holly, the Partnership Entities.
Deficiency Notice
has the meaning set forth in
Section 9(a)
.
Deficiency Payment
has the meaning set forth in
Section 9(a)
.
Effective Date
means July 8, 2005.
Force Majeure
means acts of God, strikes, lockouts or other industrial disturbances,
acts of the public enemy, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, storms, floods, washouts, arrests,
the order of any court or Governmental Authority having jurisdiction while the same is in force and
effect, civil disturbances, explosions, breakage, accident to machinery, storage tanks or lines of
pipe, inability to obtain or unavoidable delay in obtaining material or equipment, and any other
causes whether of the kind herein enumerated or otherwise not reasonably within the control of the
Party claiming suspension and which by the exercise of due diligence such Party is unable to
prevent or overcome. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, inability of a
Party to make payments when due, be profitable or to secure funds, arrange bank loans or other
financing, obtain credit or have adequate capacity or production (other than for reasons of Force
Majeure) shall not be regarded as events of Force Majeure.
General Partner
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
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Governmental Authority
means any federal, state, local or foreign government or any
provincial, departmental or other political subdivision thereof, or any entity, body or authority
exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory, administrative or other governmental
functions or any court, department, commission, board, bureau, agency, instrumentality or
administrative body of any of the foregoing.
HEP Pipeline
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
Holly
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
Holly Entities
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
Holly GP
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
Incentive Tariff
has the meaning set forth in
Section 2(b)(ii)
.
Intermediate Products
means crude oil, gas oil, diesel, kerosene, casinghead,
naphtha, normal butane and isobutane, all of which should be characteristically equal to like
products that have been transported on the Intermediate Product Pipelines after January 1, 2003.
Intermediate Product Pipelines
means the pipelines described on
Exhibit A
attached hereto.
Lovington-Artesia
has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Lovington Refinery
means the crude oil distillation and vacuum distillation
facilities owned by Navajo Refining near Lovington, New Mexico.
Minimum Revenue Commitment
has the meaning set forth in
Section 2(a)(i)
.
Navajo Pipeline
has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Navajo Refining
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
OLP GP
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
Omnibus Agreement
means the Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement, dated as of June
1, 2009, among Holly, the Partnership, the Operating Partnership, the General Partner, Holly GP,
OLP GP and Navajo Pipeline, as amended.
Operating Partnership
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
Original Pipelines Agreement
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this
Agreement.
Parties
or
Party
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this
Agreement.
Partnership
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
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Partnership Entities
has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
PPI
has the meaning set forth in
Section 2(a)(ii)
.
Person
means an individual or a corporation, limited liability company, partnership,
joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization, association, government agency or political
subdivision thereof or other entity.
Prime Rate
means the prime rate per annum announced by Union Bank of California,
N.A., or if Union Bank of California, N.A. no longer announces a prime rate for any reason, the
prime rate per annum announced by the largest U.S. bank measured by deposits from time to time as
its base rate on corporate loans, automatically fluctuating upward or downward with each
announcement of such prime rate.
Refineries
means, collectively, the Artesia Refinery and the Lovington Refinery.
Refund
has the meaning set forth in
Section 9(c)
.
Respondent
has the meaning set forth in
Section 11(f)
.
Term
has the meaning set forth in
Section 6
.
Section 2.
Agreement to Use Services Relating to Pipelines
.
This Agreement sets forth a commercial arrangement consistent with historical operational
practices between the Holly Entities and the Partnership Entities as well as the objectives of the
Parties. The Parties intend to be strictly bound by the terms set forth in this Agreement, which
set forth the Minimum Revenue Commitment on the part of the Holly Entities and require the
Partnership Entities to provide certain transportation services to the Holly Entities. The
principal objective of the Partnership Entities is for the Holly Entities to meet or exceed the
Minimum Revenue Commitment. The principal objective of the Holly Entities is for the Partnership
Entities to provide services to the Holly Entities in a manner that enables the Holly Entities to
operate their assets in a manner at least as favorably as their historical practice when the Holly
Entities were the owners of the Intermediate Product Pipelines.
(a)
Minimum Revenue Commitment
. During the Term and subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, the Holly Entities agree as follows:
(i) Subject to
Section 3
, during the Term the Holly Entities will transport on
the Intermediate Product Pipelines an amount of Intermediate Products in the aggregate that
will produce revenue to the Partnership Entities in an amount at least equal to $2,956,500
per Contract Quarter as such amount may be revised pursuant to
Section 2(a)(ii)
and
Schedule I
attached hereto (the
Minimum Revenue Commitment
).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Effective Date is any date other than
the first day of a calendar quarter, then the Minimum Revenue Commitment for the initial
Contract Quarter shall be prorated based upon the number of days actually in such calendar
quarter and the initial Contract Quarter.
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(ii) The Minimum Revenue Commitment shall be adjusted on July 1 of each Contract Year
commencing July 1, 2010, by an amount equal to 75% of the upper change in the annual change
rounded to four decimal places of the Producers Price Index-Commodities-Finished Goods,
(PPI), et al. (
PPI
), produced by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureaus of Labor
Statistics. The series ID is WPUSOP3000 as of December 31, 2007 located at
http://www.bls.gov/data/
. The change factor shall be calculated as follows: annual PPI
index (most current year)
less
annual PPI index (most current year minus 1)
divided
by annual PPI index (most current year minus 1). An example for year 2006
change is: [PPI (2005) PPI (2004)] / PPI (2004) or (155.7 148.5) / 148.5 or .0485 or
4.85%. If the PPI index change is negative in a given year then the annual change will be
deemed to be zero. If the above index is no longer published, the Holly Entities and the
Partnership Entities shall negotiate in good faith to agree on a new index that gives
comparable protection against inflation, and the same method of adjustment for increases in
the new index shall be used to calculate increases in the Minimum Revenue Commitment. If
the Holly Entities and the Partnership Entities are unable to agree, a new index will be
determined by binding arbitration in accordance with
Section 11(f)
, and the same
method of adjustment for increases in the new index shall be used to calculate increases in
the Minimum Revenue Commitment. To evidence the parties agreement to each adjusted Minimum
Revenue Commitment, Holly (on behalf of the Holly Entities) and Holly GP (on behalf of the
Partnership Entities) shall execute an amended, modified, revised or updated
Schedule
I
and attach it to this Agreement. Such amended, modified, revised or updated
Schedule I
shall be sequentially numbered (e.g.
Schedule I-1
,
Schedule
I-2
, etc.), dated and appended as an additional schedule to this Agreement and shall
replace the prior version of
Schedule I
in its entirety, except as specified
therein.
(iii) If the Holly Entities are unable for a period in excess of thirty (30)
consecutive days to transport on the Intermediate Product Pipelines the volumes of
Intermediate Products required to meet the Minimum Revenue Commitment as a result of the
Partnership Entities operational difficulties, prorationing, or inability to provide the
100,000 bpd capacity, then upon written notice by the Holly Entities to the Partnership
Entities, the Minimum Revenue Commitment will be reduced for such period of time by an
amount equal to: (1) the volume of Intermediate Products that the Holly Entities are unable
to transport on the Intermediate Product Pipelines as a result of the Partnership Entities
operational difficulties, prorationing or inability to provide the 100,000 bpd capacity
multiplied by (2) the applicable tariffs. This
Section 2(a)(iii)
shall not apply in
the event HEP gives notice of a Force Majeure event in accordance with
Section 3
, in
which case the Holly Entities Minimum Revenue Commitment shall be suspended in accordance
with and as provided in
Section 3
.
(b)
Tariffs
.
(i) The tariff rates, and the rules and regulations applicable to intrastate service on
the Intermediate Product Pipelines shall be as set forth in
Exhibit B
attached
hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, as such exhibit may be amended from
time-to-time in accordance with this Agreement. The non-incentive tariff rate as of June 1,
2009 of 0.5664 shall be adjusted on July 1 of each Contract Year commencing July 1, 2010, by
an amount equal to 75% of the percentage change, if any, rounded to four
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decimal places of the PPI calculated in accordance with the method set forth in
Section 2(a)(ii)
;
provided
,
however
, that if the PPI index change is
negative in a given year, then the non-incentive tariff rate shall be decreased by an amount
equal to 75% of such percentage change. If the PPI is no longer published, the Holly
Entities and the Partnership Entities shall negotiate in good faith to agree on a new index
that gives comparable protection against inflation or deflation, and the same method of
adjustment for increases or decreases in the new index shall be used to calculate increases
or decreases in the non-incentive tariff rates. If the Holly Entities and the Partnership
Entities are unable to agree, a new index will be determined by binding arbitration in
accordance with
Section 11(f)
, and the same method of adjustment for increases or
decreases in the new index shall be used to calculate increases or decreases in the
non-incentive tariff rates. To evidence the parties agreement to each adjusted tariff rate,
Holly (on behalf of the Holly Entities) and Holly GP (on behalf of the Partnership Entities)
shall execute an amended, modified, revised or updated
Exhibit B
and attach it to
this Agreement. Such amended, modified, revised or updated
Exhibit B
shall be
sequentially numbered (e.g.
Exhibit B-1
,
Exhibit B-2
, etc.), dated and
appended as an additional exhibit to this Agreement and shall replace the prior version of
Exhibit B
in its entirety, except as specified therein.
(ii) Holly shall pay the Partnership an incentive tariff (the
Incentive
Tariff
) equal to $0.2981 per barrel, as of June 1, 2009, for barrels shipped in excess
of 100,000 bpd;
provided
, that the Partnership will receive its full base tariff of
$0.5664 per barrel escalated annually at PPI for any and all non-Holly-owned barrels shipped
on the Intermediate Product Pipelines. The Incentive Tariff shall be adjusted on July 1 of
each Contract Year, commencing July 1, 2010, as provided in
Section 2(b)(i)
.
(c)
Obligations of the Partnership Entities
. During the Term and subject to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement, including
Section 11(c)
, the Partnership Entities agree
to own or lease, operate and maintain the assets necessary to accept the deliveries from the Holly
Entities and to provide the services required under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the preceding
sentence, subject to
Section 11(c)
of this Agreement and Article V of the Omnibus
Agreement, the Partnership Entities are free to sell any of their assets, including assets that
provide services under this Agreement, and the Partnership or any of the Partnership Entities are
free to merge with another entity (whether or not the Partnership or any of the Partnership
Entities is the surviving entity in such merger) and are free to sell all of their assets or all of
their equity to another entity at any time. At the request of the Holly Entities, and subject in
each case to any applicable common carrier proration duties, the Partnership Entities agree to use
commercially reasonable efforts to transport by pipeline for the Holly Entities each month during
the Term 100,000 bpd of Intermediate Products on the Intermediate Product Pipelines. To the extent
that the Holly Entities are entitled to an exception under
Section 3
to their obligations
under
Section 2(a)
, the corresponding obligations of the Partnership Entities under this
Section 2(c)
will be proportionately reduced.
(d)
Pour Point Depressant and Additives
. The Partnership Entities shall add pour
point depressant to the Intermediate Products as may be requested by the Holly Entities or as may
be otherwise required to move certain Intermediate Products in the quantities necessary to meet the
Holly Entities schedule. The Holly Entities agree to reimburse the Partnership Entities
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for the cost of adding pour point depressant to those certain Intermediate Products. All fuel
additives, dyes and other additives (
Additives
) requested to be added to the Holly
Entities Intermediate Products will be provided by the Holly Entities at no cost to the
Partnership Entities or, if the Partnership Entities provide Additives, then the Holly Entities
agree to promptly reimburse the Partnership Entities for the costs of the Additives. The
Partnership Entities will use commercially reasonable efforts to limit the use of pour point
depressant and Additives to the Intermediate Products to the amounts requested by the Holly
Entities.
(e)
Taxes
. The Holly Entities will pay all taxes, import duties, license fees and
other charges by any Governmental Authority levied on or with respect to the Intermediate Products
delivered by the Holly Entities for transportation by the Partnership Entities in the Intermediate
Product Pipelines including, but not limited to, any New Mexico gross receipts and compensating
(use) taxes. The Holly Entities will reimburse the Partnership Entities for the New Mexico gross
receipts tax, but not income tax, levied on or with respect to the transportation services provided
by the Partnership Entities to the Holly Entities under this Agreement. Should any Party be
required to pay or collect any taxes, duties, charges and or assessments pursuant to any federal,
state, county or municipal law or authority now in effect or hereafter to become effective which
are payable by the any other Party pursuant to this
Section 2(e)
the proper Party shall
promptly reimburse the other Party therefor.
(f)
Timing of Payments
. The Holly Entities will make payments to the Partnership
Entities by wire transfer of immediately available funds on a monthly basis during the Term with
respect to services rendered by the Partnership Entities under this Agreement in the prior month.
Payments not received by the Partnership Entities on or prior to the applicable payment date will
accrue interest at the Prime Rate from the applicable payment date until paid.
(g)
Pipeline Direction
. Without Hollys prior written consent, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld, the Partnership Entities will not reverse the direction of any Intermediate
Product Pipeline or connect any other pipeline to the Intermediate Product Pipelines;
provided
, however, that the Partnership Entities may take any necessary emergency action to
prevent or remedy a release of Intermediate Products from an Intermediate Product Pipeline without
obtaining the consent required by this
Section 2(g)
. The Holly Entities shall have the
right to reverse the direction of any Intermediate Product Pipelines so long as the Holly Entities
agree to reimburse the Partnership Entities for the additional costs and expenses incurred by the
Partnership Entities as a result of changing the direction of any Intermediate Products on the
Intermediate Product Pipelines (both to reverse and re-reverse), and (ii) to pay the flow reversal
rates as set forth on
Exhibit B
, as it may be amended from time-to-time in accordance with
this Agreement. The tariff rates applicable to any such flow reversal shall be as set forth on
Exhibit B
and shall be adjusted each year as provided in
Section 2(a)(ii)
.
(h)
Notification of Utilization
. When requested by the Partnership Entities, Holly
will provide to the Partnership Entities written notification of Hollys reasonable good faith
estimate of its anticipated future utilization of the Intermediate Product Pipelines of the
Partnership Entities.
(i)
Scheduling of Product Movements
. The Partnership Entities will use their
reasonable commercial efforts to schedule Intermediate Products movements and accept
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deliveries of Intermediate Products hereunder in a manner that is consistent with the
historical dealings between the Parties, as such dealings may change from time to time.
(j)
Increases in Pipeline Tariff Rates
. If new Applicable Laws are enacted that
require the Partnership Entities to make substantial and unanticipated capital expenditures with
respect to the Intermediate Product Pipelines, the Partnership Entities may amend the tariff rates
in order to recover the Partnership Entities cost of complying with these Applicable Laws
(including a reasonable return). The Holly Entities and the Partnership Entities shall use their
reasonable commercial efforts to comply with these Applicable Laws, and shall negotiate in good
faith to mitigate the impact of these Applicable Laws and to determine the amount of the new tariff
rates. If the Holly Entities and the Partnership Entities are unable to agree on the amount of the
new tariff rates that the Partnership Entities will charge, such tariff rates will be determined by
binding arbitration in accordance with
Section 11(f)
.
Exhibit B
or any other
applicable exhibit or schedule to this Agreement will be updated, amended or revised, as
applicable, in accordance with this Agreement to reflect any changes in tariff rates agreed to in
accordance with this
Section 2(j)
.
Section 3.
Exceptions to Obligations
Force Majeure
. In the event that any Party is rendered unable, wholly or in part, by
a Force Majeure event from performing its obligations under this Agreement for a period of more
than 30 days, then upon the delivery of notice and full particulars of the Force Majeure event in
writing within a reasonable time after the occurrence of the Force Majeure event relied on, the
obligations of the Parties, so far as they are affected by the Force Majeure event, shall be
suspended for the duration of any inability so caused. Any suspension of the obligations of the
Parties as a result of this
Section 3
shall extend the Term. The Holly Entities will be
required to pay any amounts accrued and due under this Agreement at the time of the Force Majeure
event. The cause of the Force Majeure event shall so far as possible be remedied with all
reasonable dispatch, except that no Party shall be compelled to resolve any strikes, lockouts or
other industrial disputes other than as it shall determine to be in its best interests. In the
event a Force Majeure event prevents the Partnership Entities or the Holly Entities from performing
their respective obligations under this Agreement for a period of more than one year, this
Agreement may be terminated by the Partnership Entities or the Holly Entities. Nothing in this
Section 3
shall alter the liability of the Partnership Entities as set forth in the rules
and regulations tariffs for the Intermediate Product Pipelines attached hereto as
Exhibit
B
.
Section 4.
Agreement to Remain Shipper
With respect to any Intermediate Products that are produced at a Refinery and transported in
any Intermediate Product Pipeline, the Holly Entities agree that they will continue their
historical commercial practice of owning such Intermediate Products from such point as such
Intermediate Products leave the Refinery until at least such point as they will not be further
transported in an Intermediate Product Pipeline and to continue acting in the capacity of the
shipper of any such Intermediate Products for their own account at all times that such Intermediate
Products are in an Intermediate Product Pipeline.
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Section 5.
Agreement Not to Challenge Tariffs
The Holly Entities agree to any tariff rate changes for the Intermediate Product Pipelines
determined in accordance with this Agreement. The Holly Entities agree (a) not to challenge, nor
to cause their Controlled Affiliates to challenge, nor to encourage or recommend to any other
Person that it challenge, or voluntarily assist in any way any other Person in challenging, in any
forum, intrastate tariffs (including joint tariffs) of the Partnership Entities that the
Partnership Entities have filed or may file containing rates, rules or regulations that are in
effect at any time during the Term and regulate the transportation of Intermediate Products, and
(b) not to protest or file a complaint, nor cause their Controlled Affiliates to protest or file a
complaint, nor encourage or recommend to any other Person that it protest or file a complaint, or
voluntarily assist in any way any other Person in protesting or filing a complaint, with respect to
regulatory filings that the Partnership Entities have made or may make at any time during the Term
to change intrastate tariffs (including joint tariffs) for transportation of Intermediate Products
in each case so long as such tariffs, regulatory filings or rates changed do not conflict with the
terms of this Agreement.
Section 6.
Effectiveness and Term
This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date, and shall terminate at 12:01 a.m.
Dallas, Texas, time on June 1, 2024, unless extended by written mutual agreement of the Parties
hereto or as set forth in Section 7 (the
Term
);
provided
,
however
, that
Section 5
shall survive the termination of this Agreement; and
provided
, further,
that the Parties agree and acknowledge that the 16 Pipeline was added as an Intermediate Product
Pipeline under this Agreement as of the closing date of the 2009 Purchase Agreement. The Party
desiring to extend this Agreement pursuant to this
Section 6
shall provide prior written
notice to the other Party of its desire to so extend this Agreement; such written notice shall be
provided not more than twenty-four (24) months and not less than the later of twelve (12) months
prior to the date of termination or ten (10) days after receipt of a written request from the other
party (which request may be delivered no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to the date of
termination) to provide any such notice or lose such right. The Holly Entities shall deliver
written notice to the Partnership Entities, not more than twenty-four (24) months prior to the date
of termination and not less than the later of twelve (12) months prior to the date of termination
or ten (10) days after receipt of a written request from the Partnership Entities (which request
may be delivered no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to the date of termination) to provide
such notice or lose such right, notifying the Partnership Entities as to whether the Holly Entities
desire to extend this Agreement beyond the date of termination.
Section 7.
Right to Enter into a New Agreement
(a) In the event that the Holly Entities provide prior written notice to the Partnership
Entities of the desire of the Holly Entities to extend this Agreement by written mutual agreement
of the Parties, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to extend this Agreement by written
mutual agreement, but, if such negotiations fail to produce a written mutual agreement for
extension by a date six months prior to the termination date, then the Partnership Entities shall
have the right to negotiate to enter into one or more pipeline agreements with one or more third
parties to begin after the date of termination, provided that until the end of one year following
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termination without renewal of this Agreement, the Holly Entities will have the right to enter
into a new pipelines agreement with the Partnership Entities on commercial terms that substantially
match the terms upon which the Partnership Entities propose to enter into an agreement with a third
party for similar services with respect to all or a material portion of the Intermediate Product
Pipelines. In such circumstances, the Partnership Entities shall give the Holly Entities
forty-five (45) days prior written notice of any proposed new pipelines agreement with a third
party, and such notice shall inform the Holly Entities of the fee schedules, tariffs, duration and
any other terms of the proposed third party agreement and the Holly Entities shall have forty-five
(45) days following receipt of such notice to agree to the terms specified in the notice or the
Holly Entities shall lose the rights specified by this
Section 7(a)
with respect to the
assets that are the subject of such notice.
(b) In the event that the Holly Entities fail to provide prior written notice to the
Partnership Entities of the desire of the Holly Entities to extend this Agreement by written mutual
agreement of the Parties pursuant to
Section 6
, the Partnership Entities shall have the
right, during the period from the date of the Holly Entities failure to provide written notice
pursuant to
Section 6
to the date of termination of this Agreement, to negotiate to enter
into a new pipelines agreement with a third party, provided however that at any time during the
twelve (12) months prior to the expiration of the Term, the Holly Entities will have the right to
enter into a new pipelines agreement with the Partnership Entities on commercial terms that
substantially match the terms upon which the Partnership Entities propose to enter into an
agreement with a third party for similar services with respect to all or a material portion of the
Intermediate Product Pipelines. In such circumstances, the Partnership Entities shall give the
Holly Entities forty-five (45) days prior written notice of any proposed new pipelines agreement
with a third party, and such notice shall inform the Holly Entities of the fee schedules, tariffs,
duration and any other terms of the proposed third party agreement and the Holly Entities shall
have forty-five (45) days following receipt of such notice to agree to the terms specified in the
notice or the Holly Entities shall lose the rights specified by this
Section 7(b)
with
respect to the assets that are the subject of such notice.
Section 8.
Notices
All notices or requests or consents provided for by, or permitted to be given pursuant to,
this Agreement must be in writing and must be given by depositing same in the United States mail,
addressed to the Person to be notified, postpaid, and registered or certified with return receipt
requested or by delivering such notice in person or by telecopier or telegram to such Party.
Notice given by personal delivery or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt. Notice given by
telegram or telecopier shall be effective upon actual receipt if received during the recipients
normal business hours or at the beginning of the recipients next business day after receipt if not
received during the recipients normal business hours. All notices to be sent to a Party pursuant
to this Agreement shall be sent to or made at the address set forth below or at such other address
as such Party may stipulate to the other Parties in the manner provided in this Section 8:
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if to the Holly Entities
:
Holly Corporation
100 Crescent Court
Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: David L. Lamp
Facsimile: 214-615-9379
if to the Partnership Entities
:
Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
100 Crescent Court
Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: David G. Blair
Facsimile: 214-871-3441
Section 9.
Deficiency Payments
(a) As soon as practicable following the end of each Contract Quarter under this Agreement,
the Partnership Entities shall deliver to the Holly Entities a written notice (the
Deficiency
Notice
) detailing any failure of the Holly Entities to meet their obligations under
Section 2(a)(i)
; provided that the Holly Entities obligations pursuant to the Minimum
Revenue Commitment shall be assessed on a quarterly basis for the purposes of this
Section
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. The Deficiency Notice shall (i) specify in reasonable detail the nature of any deficiency
and (ii) specify the approximate dollar amount that the Partnership Entities believe would have
been paid by the Holly Entities to the Partnership Entities if the Holly Entities had complied with
their respective obligations pursuant to
Section 2(a)(i)
(the
Deficiency
Payment
). The Holly Entities shall pay the Deficiency Payment to the Partnership Entities
upon the later of: (A) ten (10) days after their receipt of the Deficiency Notice and (B) thirty
(30) days following the end of the related Contract Quarter.
(b) If the Holly Entities disagree with the Deficiency Notice, then, following the payment of
the Deficiency Payment to the Partnership Entities, a senior officer of Holly (on behalf of the
Holly Entities) and a senior officer of Holly GP (on behalf of the Partnership Entities) shall meet
or communicate by telephone at a mutually acceptable time and place, and thereafter as often as
they reasonably deem necessary and shall negotiate in good faith to attempt to resolve any
differences that they may have with respect to matters specified in the Deficiency Notice. During
the 30-day period following the payment of the Deficiency Payment, the Holly Entities shall have
access to the working papers of the Partnership Entities relating to the Deficiency Notice. If
such differences are not resolved within thirty (30) days following the payment of the Deficiency
Payment, the Holly Entities and the Partnership Entities shall, within forty-five (45) days
following the payment of the Deficiency Payment, submit any and all matters which remain in dispute
and which were properly included in the Deficiency Notice to arbitration in accordance with
Section 11(f)
.
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(c) If it is finally determined pursuant to this
Section 9
that the Holly Entities are
not required to make any or all of the Deficiency Payment (the
Refund
), the Partnership
Entities shall promptly pay to the Holly Entities the Refund, together with interest thereon at the
Prime Rate, in immediately available funds.
(d) Deficiency Payments will be credited against any payments owed by the Holly Entities in
the following four Contract Quarters in excess of the Minimum Revenue Commitments established by
this Agreement for such Contract Quarters;
provided
,
however
, that the Holly
Entities will not receive credit for any Deficiency Payment in any of the following four Contract
Quarters until it has met the Minimum Revenue Commitment in the succeeding Contract Quarter.
Section 10.
Right of First Refusal
The Parties acknowledge the right of first
refusal of the Holly Entities with respect to the Intermediate Product Pipelines provided in the
Omnibus Agreement.
Section 11.
Miscellaneous
(a)
Intention as to Refineries
. The Holly Entities represent to the Partnership
Entities that, as of the date of this Agreement, they are not considering a shut down of any of the
Refineries or any changes to any of the Refineries that would have a material adverse effect on the
operation of any of the Refineries.
(b)
Amendments and Waivers
. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be
valid unless it is in writing and signed by the Parties and, in the case of any amendment or
modification adverse to the Partnership Entities, approved by the Conflicts Committee. No waiver
of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by the Party
against whom the waiver is sought to be enforced, and, in the case of any waiver by the Partnership
Entities, approved by the Conflicts Committee. Except to the extent adverse to the Partnership
Entities (in which case the approval of the Conflicts Committee shall also be required), any of the
exhibits or schedules to this Agreement may be amended, modified, revised or updated by the Parties
if each of Holly (on behalf of the Holly Entities) and Holly GP (on behalf of the Partnership
Entities) execute an amended, modified, revised or updated exhibit or schedule, as applicable, and
attach it to this Agreement. Such amended, modified, revised or updated exhibits or schedules
shall be sequentially numbered (e.g. Exhibit A-1, Exhibit A-2, etc.), dated and appended as an
additional exhibit or schedule to this Agreement and shall replace the prior exhibit or schedule,
as applicable, in its entirety, except as specified therein. No failure or delay in exercising any
right hereunder, and no course of conduct, shall operate as a waiver of any provision of this
Agreement. No single or partial exercise of a right hereunder shall preclude further or complete
exercise of that right or any other right hereunder.
(c)
Successors and Assigns
. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall
be binding upon, the Holly Entities, the Partnership Entities and their respective successors and
permitted assigns. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or obligations hereunder shall be
assigned without the prior written consent of Holly (in the case of any assignment by the
Partnership Entities) or the Conflicts Committee (in the case of any assignment by the Holly
Entities), in each case, such consent is not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed;
provided
,
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however
, that (i) the Partnership Entities may make such an assignment (including a
partial pro rata assignment) to an Affiliate of the Partnership Entities without Hollys consent,
(ii) the Holly Entities may make such an assignment (including a pro rata partial assignment) to an
Affiliate of the Holly Entities without the consent of the Conflicts Committee, (iii) the Holly
Entities may make a collateral assignment of their rights and obligations hereunder and/or grant a
security interest in all or a portion of the Intermediate Product Pipelines to any bona fide third
party lender or debt holder, or trustee or representative for any of them, and (iv) the Partnership
Entities may make a collateral assignment of their rights hereunder and/or grant a security
interest in all or a portion of the Intermediate Product Pipelines to a bona fide third party
lender or debt holder, or trustee or representative for any of them, if such third party lender,
debt holder or trustee shall have executed and delivered to the Holly Entities a non-disturbance
agreement in such form as is reasonably satisfactory to the Holly Entities and the Holly Entities
execute an acknowledgement of such collateral assignment in such form as may from time to time be
reasonably requested. Any attempt to make an assignment otherwise than as permitted by the
foregoing shall be null and void. The Parties agree to require their respective successors, if
any, to expressly assume, in a form of agreement acceptable to the other Parties, their obligations
under this Agreement.
(d)
Severability
. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or
unenforceable by a court or regulatory body of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
(e)
Choice of Law
. This Agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the
State of Texas, excluding any conflicts-of-law rule or principle that might refer the construction
or interpretation of this Agreement to the laws of another state.
(f)
Arbitration Provision
. Any and all Arbitrable Disputes must be resolved through
the use of binding arbitration using three arbitrators, in accordance with the Commercial
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, as supplemented to the extent necessary
to determine any procedural appeal questions by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United
States Code). If there is any inconsistency between this
Section 11(f)
and the Commercial
Arbitration Rules or the Federal Arbitration Act, the terms of this
Section 11(f)
will
control the rights and obligations of the Parties. Arbitration must be initiated within the time
limits set forth in this Agreement, or if no such limits apply, then within a reasonable time or
the time period allowed by the applicable statute of limitations. Arbitration may be initiated by
a Party (
Claimant
) serving written notice on the other Party (
Respondent
) that
the Claimant elects to refer the Arbitrable Dispute to binding arbitration. Claimants notice
initiating binding arbitration must identify the arbitrator Claimant has appointed. The Respondent
shall respond to Claimant within thirty (30) days after receipt of Claimants notice, identifying
the arbitrator Respondent has appointed. If the Respondent fails for any reason to name an
arbitrator within the 30-day period, Claimant shall petition the American Arbitration Association
for appointment of an arbitrator for Respondents account. The two arbitrators so chosen shall
select a third arbitrator within thirty (30) days after the second arbitrator has been appointed.
The Claimant will pay the compensation and expenses of the arbitrator named by it, and the
Respondent will pay the compensation and expenses of the arbitrator named by or for it. The costs
of petitioning for the appointment of an arbitrator, if any, shall be paid by Respondent. The
Claimant and Respondent will each pay one-half of the compensation and expenses of the third
arbitrator. All
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arbitrators must (i) be neutral parties who have never been officers, directors or employees
of any of the Holly Entities, the Partnership Entities or any of their Affiliates and (ii) have not
less than seven (7) years experience in the energy industry. The hearing will be conducted in
Dallas, Texas and commence within thirty (30) days after the selection of the third arbitrator.
The Holly Entities, the Partnership Entities and the arbitrators shall proceed diligently and in
good faith in order that the award may be made as promptly as possible. Except as provided in the
Federal Arbitration Act, the decision of the arbitrators will be binding on and non-appealable by
the Parties hereto. The arbitrators shall have no right to grant or award indirect, consequential,
punitive or exemplary damages of any kind.
(g)
Rights of Limited Partners
. The provisions of this Agreement are enforceable
solely by the Parties, and no limited partner of the Partnership shall have the right, separate and
apart from the Partnership, to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to compel any Party to
comply with the terms of this Agreement.
(h)
Further Assurances
. In connection with this Agreement and all transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, each signatory Party hereto agrees to execute and deliver such
additional documents and instruments and to perform such additional acts as may be necessary or
appropriate to effectuate, carry out and perform all of the terms, provisions and conditions of
this Agreement and all such transactions.
(i)
Headings
. Headings of the Sections of this Agreement are for convenience of the
parties only and shall be given no substantive or interpretative effect whatsoever. All references
in this Agreement to Sections are to Sections of this Agreement unless otherwise stated.
[Remainder of page intentionally left blank. Signature pages follow.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above.
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HOLLY CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ David L. Lamp
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David L. Lamp,
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President
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NAVAJO REFINING COMPANY, L.L.C.
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/s/ David L. Lamp
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David L. Lamp,
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Executive Vice President
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HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
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By:
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HEP LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, L.P.,
its general partner
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HOLLY LOGISTIC SERVICES, L.L.C.,
its general partner
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/s/ David G. Blair
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David G. Blair,
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Senior Vice President
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HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS-OPERATING, L.P.
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By:
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HEP LOGISTICS GP, L.L.C.,
its general partner
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/s/ David G. Blair
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David G. Blair,
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Senior Vice President
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[Signature Page 1 of 3 to the Amended and Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement]
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HEP PIPELINE, L.L.C.
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HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS OPERATING, L.P.,
its sole member
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HEP LOGISTICS GP, LLC,
its general partner
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David G. Blair,
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Senior Vice President
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LOVINGTON-ARTESIA, L.L.C.
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HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS OPERATING, L.P.,
its sole member
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HEP LOGISTICS GP, LLC,
its general partner
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Senior Vice President
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HEP LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, L.P.
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HOLLY LOGISTIC SERVICES, L.L.C.,
its general partner
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David G. Blair,
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Senior Vice President
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HOLLY LOGISTIC SERVICES, L.L.C.
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[Signature Page 2 of 3 to the Amended and Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement]
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HEP LOGISTICS GP, L.L.C.
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[Signature Page 3 of 3 to the Amended and Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement]
SCHEDULE I
MINIMUM REVENUE COMMITMENT
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Minimum Revenue Commitment
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Contract Year
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per Contract Quarter
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July 8, 2005
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$2,956,500
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July 1, 2006
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$3,099,846
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July 1, 2007
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$3,193,418
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July 1, 2008
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$3,316,853
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June 1, 2009
(1)
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$5,168,400
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July 1, 2009
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$5,168,400
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The Minimum Revenue Commitment per Contract
Quarter is a number agreed to by the Parties in connection
with the amendment and restatement to the Original Pipelines
Agreement and does not represent a mere PPI adjustment from
the Minimum Revenue Commitment per Contract Quarter for the
July 1, 2008 Contract Year.
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Schedule I-1
EXHIBIT A
INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT PIPELINES
Intermediate Product Pipelines
means (i) approximately 65 miles of 8 feedstock pipeline and 10
feedstock pipeline, each of which begins at the inlet flange of the delivery manifold motor
operated valves at the Lovington Refinery, near Lovington, New Mexico and ends at the outlet flange
of the turbine meter at the Artesia Refinery in Artesia, New Mexico, along with any and all
connection facilities, including the Enterprise/MAPL connection, field booster pump stations, spare
parts, pipes, valves, motors and miscellaneous equipment directly associated with the 8 inch and
10 feedstock pipelines and (ii) approximately 65 miles of 16 feedstock pipeline which begins at
the inlet flange of the delivery manifold motor operated valves at the Lovington Refinery, near
Lovington, New Mexico and ends at the downstream flange of the motor operated valve header that is
immediately downstream of the positive displacement meter at the Artesia Refinery in Artesia, New
Mexico, along with can booster pump at Lovington, mainline booster pumps at Lovington, spare parts,
pipes, valves, motors, and miscellaneous equipment directly associated with the 16 inch feedstock
pipeline.
A-1
EXHIBIT B
Attached to and made
Part of the Amended and Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement,
dated June 1, 2009
RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
TABLE OF RATES
RATES IN CENTS PER BARREL OF 42 UNITED STATES GALLONS
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ORIGIN
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RATE
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CARRIERS RECEIVING POINT
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DESTINATION
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RATE
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Beeson Station and
Lovington, New Mexico
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Artesia, New Mexico
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0.5664
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Non-Incentive
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0.2981
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Incentive
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Barnsdal Station
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Lovington, New Mexico
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0.5664
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Flow Reversal
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Artesia, New Mexico
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Lovington, New Mexico
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0.5664
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Flow Reversal
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INCENTIVE RATE TERMS:
See Section 2(b)(ii) of the Agreement for the Incentive Rate terms.
NON-INCENTIVE RATE TERMS:
See Section 2(b)(i) of the Agreement for the Non-Incentive Rate terms.
FLOW REVERSAL RATE TERMS:
See Section 2(g) of the Agreement for additional Flow Reversal terms.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Company will receive Intermediate Products for interstate transportation only to established
delivery stations on its own lines, and lines of connecting pipeline companies, on the following
conditions:
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Item No.
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Subject
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Application
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5
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Definitions
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As used in these rules and regulations, the following terms have the following meanings:
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Barrels means 42 United States gallons at sixty degrees (60
°
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Carrier means Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P.
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Company means Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P.
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Consignee means the party to whom a Shipper has ordered the delivery of Intermediate
Products.
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Intermediate Products means crude oil, gas oil, diesel, kerosene, casinghead,
naphtha, normal butane and isobutane, all of which should be characteristically equal
to like products that have been transported on the Intermediate Product Pipelines after
January 1, 2003.
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Nomination means an offer by a Shipper to Carrier of a stated quantity of
Intermediate Products for transportation from origin to specified destination.
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Shipment means a volume of Intermediate Products offered to and accepted by Carrier
for transportation.
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Shipper means the party who contracts with the Carrier for transportation of
Intermediate Products under the terms of this tariff.
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Transmix means the mixture that occurs in normal pipeline operations between
non-compatible Intermediate Products.
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Specifications
and
Acceptance
of
Product
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Intermediate Products will be accepted for transportation at such time as Intermediate
Products of same quality and specifications are currently being transported from
receiving point to destination. Prior to acceptance of Intermediate Products for
transportation the Company may require from the Shipper a certificate setting forth, in
detail, the specifications of each shipment of Intermediate Products. Carrier may also
make such tests as it deems necessary.
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All additives and inhibitors to be included in Shippers Intermediate Products must
first be approved by the Carrier before such Intermediate Products will be accepted for
transportation. If Intermediate Products tendered by Shipper do not contain corrosion
inhibitor compound which is satisfactory to Carrier, then Carrier may, at Shippers
expense, inject corrosion inhibitor compound in the Intermediate Products to be
transported, and Shipper and Consignee will accept delivery of shipments at destination
containing portions of the corrosion inhibitor compound.
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Intermediate Products will be accepted for transportation when Shipper has made
necessary arrangements (a) to provide facilities to tender such Intermediate Products
and deliver same at Carriers receiving manifold at the origin at pumping rates and
pressures as required by Carrier, and (b) to provide facilities at the destination to
receive the Intermediate Products tendered for transportation at flow rates and
pressures as required by Carrier.
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Carrier may require Shipper to supply adequate buffer material when necessary for
quality control purposes to maintain segregation of Shipments of Intermediate Products.
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Shipments-
Nominations and
Minimum
Tender
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Shipper will be required to schedule its Intermediate Products for delivery into
Carriers receiving tanks or suction manifold at the origin to meet the cycle within
which Carrier schedules the Intermediate Products to move. Intermediate Products shall
be available for shipment 24 hours before the scheduled date for movement into the
Carriers pipeline system. Shipper shall deliver Intermediate Products to Carrier at a
pressure no greater than 256 psig and at a flowing pressure of at least 100 psig, at a
temperature of no greater than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Item No.
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Application
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Mixing with
Other
Refined
Petroleum
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Carrier will endeavor to deliver substantially the same Intermediate Products as
received from Shipper to the extent permitted by Carriers facilities. However, all
shipments will be accepted for transportation only on condition that it shall be
subject to such changes in gravity or quality while in transit as may result from the
mixture with other Intermediate Products in the pipelines.
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Carrier will allocate all Transmix to Shipper. Shipper must accept delivery of
Transmix from Carrier no later than 5 days after notification that Transmix is
available for distribution to Shipper. Shipper will have sole responsibility for the
disposition of its Transmix.
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Refined
Petroleum
Products
to be Free
from Liens
and
Charges
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Company shall have the right to decline to receive any Intermediate Products which may
be involved in litigation or the title of which may be in dispute, and it may require
of the Shipper satisfactory evidence of his perfect and unencumbered title or
satisfactory indemnity bond to protect Company.
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Commodity
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Company is engaged in the transportation of Intermediate Products exclusively and
therefore will not accept any other commodity for transportation.
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Liability
of
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Carrier shall not be liable for loss of Intermediate Products in its custody, damage
thereto, or delay caused by fire, storm, flood, epidemics, Acts of God, riots,
insurrection, rebellion, war, act of the public enemy, quarantine, nuclear or atomic
explosion, strikes, picketing, or other labor stoppages, whether of Carriers employees
or other, the authority of law, requisition or necessity of Government of the United
States in time of war, default of Shipper or Shippers Consignee or any other cause not
due to the sole negligence of Carrier, whether similar or dissimilar to the cause
herein enumerated. In the event of such loss, Shipper shall bear the loss.
Transportation charges will be assessed only on the quantity delivered net of volume
corrections as set forth in Item No. 45 herein.
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Gauging,
Testing,
and
Volume
Corrections
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Shipments tendered to Carrier for transportation shall be tested by a representative of
Carrier, and gauged or measured by automatic equipment approved by Carrier or by other
methods acceptable in the industry, at locations designated by Carrier. The Shipper
shall have the privilege of being present or represented at the gauging and testing.
Quantities will be computed from correctly compiled tank tables or by Carrier approved
meters. Corrections will be made for temperature from observed degrees Fahrenheit to
sixty degrees (60
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Shipper shall bear the actual product losses for shrinkage and evaporation incident to
pipeline transportation up to a maximum of twenty-five hundredths (0.25) of a percent.
Carrier shall offset such product losses with any product gains and shall determine the
net product losses on a calendar quarterly basis.
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Line Fill
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Either prior to or after the acceptance of Shipments for transportation through
Carriers pipeline system, Carrier may, upon reasonable notice, require each Shipper to
provide a pro rata part of the volume of Intermediate Products necessary for pipeline
fill. Intermediate Products provided by a Shipper for this purpose may be withdrawn
from the system only with the prior approval of Carrier or after reasonable notice of
such Shippers intention.
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Claims,
Suits,
Time
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As a condition precedent to recovery, claims must be filed in writing with Carrier
within nine (9) months after delivery of the property, or in case of failure to make
delivery, then within nine (9) months after a reasonable time for delivery has elapsed;
and suits shall be instituted against Carrier only within two (2) years and one (1) day
from the day when notice in writing is given by Carrier to the claimant that Carrier
has disallowed the claim or any part or parts thereof specified in the notice. Where
claims are not filed or suits are not instituted thereon in accordance with the
foregoing provisions, Carrier shall not be liable, and such claims will not be paid.
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Exhibit 10.3
EXECUTION VERSION
AMENDED AND RESTATED OMNIBUS AGREEMENT
among
HOLLY CORPORATION
NAVAJO PIPELINE CO., L.P.
HOLLY LOGISTIC SERVICES, L.L.C.
HEP LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, L.P.
HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
HEP LOGISTICS GP, L.L.C.
and
HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS OPERATING, L.P.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Article I
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Definitions
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1.1
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Definitions
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Article II
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Business Opportunities
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Restricted Businesses
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Permitted Exceptions
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Procedures
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Scope of Prohibition
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Enforcement
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Article III
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Indemnification
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Environmental Indemnification
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Limitations Regarding Environmental Indemnification
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Right of Way Indemnification
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Additional Indemnification
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Article IV
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General and Administrative Expenses
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Article V
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Right of First Refusal
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Article VI
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Miscellaneous
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Choice of Law
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Arbitration Provision
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Notice
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Entire Agreement
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Termination of Article II
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Assignment
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Severability
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Further Assurances
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6.11
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Rights of Limited Partners
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6.13
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UNEV Option Agreement
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AMENDED AND RESTATED
OMNIBUS AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED OMNIBUS AGREEMENT is being entered into on June 1, 2009 (the
Agreement
), by and among Holly Corporation, a Delaware corporation (
Holly
),
Navajo Pipeline Co., L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (
Navajo Pipeline
), Holly
Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (
Holly GP
), HEP Logistics
Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the
General Partner
), Holly Energy
Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the
Partnership
), HEP Logistics GP,
L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (the
OLP GP
), and Holly Energy Partners
Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the
Operating Partnership
), and amends
and restates in its entirety the Omnibus Agreement entered into on July 13, 2004 (as amended, the
Original Omnibus Agreement
) among such parties. The above-named entities are sometimes
referred to in this Agreement each as a
Party
and collectively as the
Parties
.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into the Original Omnibus Agreement to evidence their agreement,
as more fully set forth in
Article II
, with respect to those business opportunities that the Holly
Entities (as defined herein) and Holly GP would not engage in during the term of the Original
Omnibus Agreement unless the Partnership declined to engage in any such business opportunity for
its own account;
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into the Original Omnibus Agreement to evidence their agreement,
as more fully set forth in
Article III
, with respect to certain indemnification obligations of the
Parties to each other;
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into the Original Omnibus Agreement to evidence their agreement,
as more fully set forth in
Article IV
, with respect to the amount to be paid by the Partnership for
the general and administrative services to be performed by Holly and its Affiliates (as defined
herein) for and on behalf of the Partnership Group (as defined herein);
WHEREAS, the Parties entered into the Original Omnibus Agreement to evidence their agreement,
as more fully set forth in
Article V
, with respect to Hollys right of first refusal relating to
the Assets (as defined herein);
WHEREAS, in connection with that certain LLC Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of June 1,
2009, by and among Holly, Navajo Pipeline and the Operating Partnership, pursuant to which Navajo
Pipeline has agreed to transfer and convey to the Operating Partnership, and the Operating
Partnership has agreed to acquire, all of the limited liability company interests of
Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C., the entity that owns the 16 Lovington/Artesia Intermediate Pipeline (as
defined herein), the Parties desire to amend and restate the Original Omnibus Agreement in its
entirety as follows:
In consideration of the premises and the covenants, conditions, and agreements contained
herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I
Definitions
1.1
Definitions
.
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the respective meanings set forth
below:
8 and 10 Lovington/Artesia Intermediate Pipelines
means the 8-inch pipeline
running from Lovington, New Mexico to Artesia, New Mexico and the 10-inch pipeline running from
Lovington, New Mexico to Artesia, New Mexico, each owned by Navajo Pipeline.
16 Lovington/Artesia Intermediate Pipeline
means the 16-inch pipeline running from
Lovington, New Mexico to Artesia, New Mexico, owned by Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
2004 Product Pipelines, Terminal and Related Assets
means the assets transferred
under the July 13, 2004 Contribution, Conveyance and Assumption Agreement at the time of the
Partnerships initial public offering.
2008 Crude Pipelines, Tanks and Related Assets
has the meaning given to such term in
the Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated February 25, 2008, by and among Holly, Navajo Pipeline,
Woods Cross Refining Company, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, and Navajo Refining
Company, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as the seller parties, and the Partnership,
the Operating Partnership, HEP Woods Cross, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, and HEP
Pipeline, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, as the buyer parties.
Acquisition Proposal
is defined in
Section 5.2(a)
.
Administrative Fee
is defined in
Section 4.1(a)
.
Affiliate
is defined in the Partnership Agreement.
Agreement
is defined in the introduction to this Agreement.
Applicable Law
means any applicable statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule,
judgment, rule of law, order, decree, permit, approval, concession, grant, franchise, license,
agreement, requirement, or other governmental restriction or any similar form of decision of, or
any provision or condition of any permit, license or other operating authorization issued under any
of the foregoing by, or any determination by any Governmental Authority having or asserting
jurisdiction over the matter or matters in question, whether now or hereafter in effect and in each
case as amended (including, without limitation, all of the terms and provisions of the common law
of such Governmental Authority), as interpreted and enforced at the time in question.
Arbitrable Dispute
means any and all disputes, Claims, controversies and other
matters in question between any of the Partnership Entities, on the one hand, and any of the Holly
Entities, on the other hand, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the alleged breach
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hereof, or in any way relating to the subject matter of this Agreement regardless of whether
(a) allegedly extra-contractual in nature, (b) sounding in contract, tort or otherwise, (c)
provided for by Applicable Law or otherwise or (d) seeking damages or any other relief, whether at
law, in equity or otherwise.
Assets
means all of the following assets conveyed, contributed, or otherwise
transferred by the Holly Entities to the Partnership Group: (i) the 2004 Product Pipelines,
Terminal and Related Assets, (ii) the 8 and 10 Lovington/Artesia Intermediate Pipelines, (iii)
the 2008 Crude Pipelines, Tanks and Related Assets, and (iv) the 16 Lovington/Artesia Intermediate
Pipeline.
Change of Control
means, with respect to any Person (the
Applicable
Person
), any of the following events: (a) any sale, lease, exchange, or other transfer (in one
transaction or a series of related transactions) of all or substantially all of the Applicable
Persons assets to any other Person unless immediately following such sale, lease, exchange, or
other transfer such assets are owned, directly or indirectly, by the Applicable Person; (b) the
consolidation or merger of the Applicable Person with or into another Person pursuant to a
transaction in which the outstanding Voting Securities of the Applicable Person are changed into or
exchanged for cash, securities, or other property, other than any such transaction where (i) the
outstanding Voting Securities of the Applicable Person are changed into or exchanged for Voting
Securities of the surviving Person or its parent and (ii) the holders of the Voting Securities of
the Applicable Person immediately prior to such transaction own, directly or indirectly, not less
than a majority of the Voting Securities of the surviving Person or its parent immediately after
such transaction; and (c) a person or group (within the meaning of Sections 13(d) or 14(d)(2)
of the Exchange Act) (in the case of Holly, other than a group consisting of some of all of the
current control persons of Holly), being or becoming the beneficial owner (as defined in Rules
13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act) of more than 50% of all of the then outstanding Voting
Securities of the Applicable Person, except in a merger or consolidation that would not constitute
a Change of Control under clause (b) above.
Claim
means any existing or threatened future claim, demand, suit, action,
investigation, proceeding, governmental action or cause of action of any kind or character (in each
case, whether civil, criminal, investigative or administrative), known or unknown, under any
theory, including those based on theories of contract, tort, statutory liability, strict liability,
employer liability, premises liability, products liability, breach of warranty or malpractice.
Claimant
is defined in
Section 6.2
.
Closing Date
means the date of the closing of the Partnerships initial public
offering of Common Units. For purposes of
Article III
, Closing Date shall mean (i) with respect to
the 8 and 10 Lovington/Artesia Intermediate Pipelines, the closing date of the purchase of the 8
and 10 Lovington/Artesia Intermediate Pipelines by a Partnership Group Member, (ii) with respect
to the 2008 Crude Pipelines, Tanks and Related Assets, the effective date of the purchase of the
2008 Crude Pipelines, Tanks and Related Assets by a Partnership Group Member, and (iii) with
respect to the 16 Lovington/Artesia Intermediate Pipeline, the effective date of the purchase of
all of the limited liability company interests of Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
liability company, by a Partnership Group Member.
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Common Units
is defined in the Partnership Agreement.
Conflicts Committee
is defined in the Partnership Agreement.
Contribution Agreement
means that certain Contribution, Conveyance and Assumption
Agreement, dated as of July 13, 2004, among Holly, Navajo Pipeline, Holly GP, the General Partner,
the Partnership, the OLP GP, the Operating Partnership and certain other parties, together with the
additional conveyance documents and instruments contemplated or referenced thereunder.
control
means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or
cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through ownership of voting
securities, by contract, or otherwise.
Covered Environmental Losses
is defined in
Section 3.1
.
Disposition Notice
is defined in
Section 5.2(a)
.
Environmental Laws
means all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, rules,
regulations, orders, and ordinances, now or hereafter in effect, relating to protection of the
environment including, without limitation, the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act, the Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act, the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the
Toxic Substances Control Act, the Oil Pollution Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act, and other environmental conservation and protection laws, each as
amended from time to time.
Exchange Act
means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
First ROFR Acceptance Deadline
is defined in
Section 5.2(a)
.
General Partner
is defined in the introduction to this Agreement.
Governmental Authority
means any federal, state, local or foreign government or any
provincial, departmental or other political subdivision thereof, or any entity, body or authority
exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory, administrative or other governmental
functions or any court, department, commission, board, bureau, agency, instrumentality or
administrative body of any of the foregoing.
Hazardous Substance
means (a) any substance that is designated, defined, or
classified as a hazardous waste, hazardous material, pollutant, contaminant, or toxic or hazardous
substance, or that is otherwise regulated under any Environmental Law, including, without
limitation, any hazardous substance as defined under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act, and (b) petroleum, crude oil, gasoline, natural gas, fuel oil,
motor oil, waste oil, diesel fuel, jet fuel, and other refined petroleum hydrocarbons.
Holly
is defined in the introduction to this Agreement.
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Holly Entities
means Holly and any Person controlled, directly or indirectly, by
Holly other than the Partnership Entities; and
Holly Entity
means any of the Holly
Entities.
Indemnified Party
means the Partnership Group or Holly, as the case may be, in their
capacity as the parties entitled to indemnification in accordance with
Article III
.
Indemnifying Party
means either the Partnership Group or Holly, as the case may be,
in their capacity as the parties from whom indemnification may be required in accordance with
Article III
.
Initial Tank Inspection
is defined in
Section 3.1(c)
.
Initial Tank Inspection Period
is defined in
Section 3.1(c)
.
Limited Partner
is defined in the Partnership Agreement.
Navajo Pipeline
is defined in the introduction to this Agreement.
Offer
is defined in
Section 2.3(b)(i)
.
Offer Price
is defined in
Section 5.2(a)
.
OLP GP
is defined in the introduction to this Agreement.
Operating Partnership
is defined in the introduction to this Agreement.
Original Omnibus Agreement
is defined in the introduction to this Agreement.
Partnership
is defined in the introduction to this Agreement.
Partnership Agreement
means the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited
Partnership of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., dated July 13, 2004, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to
the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Holly Energy Partners, L.P.,
dated February 28, 2005, as amended by Amendment No. 2 to the First Amended and Restated Agreement
of Limited Partnership of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., dated July 6, 2005, as amended by Amendment
No. 3 to the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Holly Energy Partners,
L.P., dated April 11, 2008, as such agreement is in effect on the date of this Agreement. No
amendment or modification to the Partnership Agreement subsequent to the date of this Agreement
shall be given effect for the purposes of this Agreement unless consented to by each of the
Parties.
Partnership Entities
means Holly GP, the General Partner and each member of the
Partnership Group.
Partnership Entity
means any of the Partnership Entities.
Partnership Group
means the Partnership, the OLP GP, the Operating Partnership and
any Subsidiary of any such Person, treated as a single consolidated entity.
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Partnership Group Member
means any member of the Partnership Group.
Party
and
Parties
are defined in the introduction to this Agreement.
Person
means an individual or a corporation, limited liability company, partnership,
joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization association, government agency or political
subdivision thereof or other entity.
Proposed Transferee
is defined in
Section 5.2(a)
.
Prudent Industry Practice
means such practices, methods, acts, techniques, and
standards as are in effect at the time in question that are consistent with (a) the standards
generally followed by the United States pipeline and terminalling industries or (b) such higher
standards as may be applied or followed by the Holly Entities in the performance of similar tasks
or projects, or by the Partnership Entities in the performance of similar tasks or projects.
Respondent
is defined in
Section 6.2
.
Restricted Businesses
is defined in
Section 2.1
.
Retained Assets
means the pipelines, terminals and other assets and investments
owned by any of the Holly Entities on the date of the Contribution Agreement that were not
conveyed, contributed or otherwise transferred to the Partnership Group pursuant to the
Contribution Agreement or otherwise.
ROFR Acceptance Deadline
means the First ROFR Acceptance Deadline or the Second ROFR
Acceptance Deadline, as applicable.
Sale Assets
is defined in
Section 5.2(a)
.
Second ROFR Acceptance Deadline
is defined in
Section 5.2(a)
.
Subject Assets
is defined in
Section 2.2(c)
.
Subsidiary
means, with respect to any Person, (a) a corporation of which more than
50% of the voting power of shares entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to
vote in the election of directors or other governing body of such corporation is owned, directly or
indirectly, at the date of determination, by such Person, by one or more Subsidiaries of such
Person or a combination thereof, (b) a partnership (whether general or limited) in which such
Person or a Subsidiary of such Person is, at the date of determination, a general or limited
partner of such partnership, but only if more than 50% of the partnership interests of such
partnership (considering all of the partnership interests of the partnership as a single class) is
owned, directly or indirectly, at the date of determination, by such Person, by one or more
Subsidiaries of such Person, or a combination thereof, or (c) any other Person (other than a
corporation or a partnership) in which such Person, one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, or a
combination thereof, directly or indirectly, at the date of determination, has (i) at least a
majority ownership interest or (ii) the power to elect or direct the election of a majority of the
directors or other governing body of such Person.
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Toxic Tort
means a claim or cause of action arising from personal injury or property
damage incurred by the plaintiff that is alleged to have been caused by exposure to, or
contamination by, Hazardous Substances that have been released into the environment by or as a
result of the actions or omissions of the defendant.
Transfer
including the correlative terms
Transferring
or
Transferred
means any direct or indirect transfer, assignment, sale, gift, pledge,
hypothecation or other encumbrance, or any other disposition (whether voluntary, involuntary or by
operation of law) of the Assets.
Transferred Tanks
is defined in
Section 3.1(a)(iii)
.
Units
is defined in the Partnership Agreement.
Voting Securities
means securities of any class of a Person entitling the holders
thereof to vote on a regular basis in the election of members of the board of directors or other
governing body of such Person.
ARTICLE II
Business Opportunities
2.1
Restricted Businesses
. For so long as a Holly Entity controls the Partnership, and except
as permitted by
Section 2.2
, Holly GP and each of the Holly Entities shall be prohibited from
engaging in or acquiring or investing in any business having assets engaged in the following
businesses (the
Restricted Businesses
): the ownership and/or operation of crude oil
pipelines or terminals, intermediate product pipelines or terminals, refined products pipelines or
terminals, truck racks or crude oil gathering systems in the continental United States.
2.2
Permitted Exceptions
. Notwithstanding any provision of
Section 2.1
to the contrary,
Holly GP and the Holly Entities may engage in the following activities under the following
circumstances:
(a) the ownership and/or operation of any of the Retained Assets (including replacements of
the Retained Assets);
(b) any Restricted Business conducted by a Holly Entity or Holly GP with the approval of the
Conflicts Committee;
(c) the ownership and/or operation of any asset or group of related assets used in the
activities described in
Section 2.1
that are acquired or constructed by a Holly Entity or
Holly GP after the Closing Date (the
Subject Assets
) if, in the case of an acquisition,
the fair market value of the Subject Assets (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors
of Holly), or, in the case of construction, the estimated construction cost of the Subject Assets
(as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of Holly), is less than $5 million at the
time of such acquisition or completion of construction, as the case may be;
(d) the ownership and/or operation of any Subject Assets acquired by a Holly Entity or Holly
GP after the Closing Date with a fair market value (as determined in good faith by the Board of
Directors of Holly) equal to or greater than $5 million at the time of the
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acquisition;
provided
, the Partnership has been offered the opportunity to purchase
the Subject Assets in accordance with
Section 2.3
and the Partnership (with the concurrence
of the Conflicts Committee) has elected not to purchase the Subject Assets; and
(e) the ownership and/or operation of any Subject Assets constructed by a Holly Entity or
Holly GP after the Closing Date with a construction cost (as determined in good faith by the Board
of Directors of Holly) equal to or greater than $5 million at the time of completion of
construction that the Partnership has been offered the opportunity to purchase in accordance with
Section 2.3
and the Partnership (with the concurrence of the Conflicts Committee) has elected
not to purchase.
2.3
Procedures
.
(a) In the event that Holly GP or a Holly Entity becomes aware of an opportunity to acquire
Subject Assets with a fair market value (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of
Holly) equal to or greater than $5 million, then subject to
Section 2.3(b)
, then as soon as
practicable, Holly GP or such Holly Entity shall notify the General Partner of such opportunity and
deliver to the General Partner, or provide the General Partner access to, all information prepared
by or on behalf of, or material information submitted or delivered to, Holly GP or such Holly
Entity relating to such potential transaction. As soon as practicable, but in any event within 30
days after receipt of such notification and information, the General Partner, on behalf of the
Partnership, shall notify Holly GP or the Holly Entity that either (i) the General Partner, on
behalf of the Partnership, has elected, with the concurrence of the Conflicts Committee, not to
cause a Partnership Group Member to pursue the opportunity to purchase the Subject Assets, or (ii)
the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, has elected (with the concurrence of the
Conflicts Committee) to cause a Partnership Group Member to pursue the opportunity to purchase the
Subject Assets. If, at any time, the General Partner abandons such opportunity with the approval
of the Conflicts Committee (as evidenced in writing by the General Partner following the request of
Holly GP or the Holly Entity), Holly GP or the Holly Entity under this
Section 2.3(a)
may
pursue such opportunity. Any Subject Assets which are permitted to be acquired by Holly GP or a
Holly Entity must be so acquired (i) within 12 months of the later to occur of (A) the date that
Holly GP or the Holly Entity becomes able to pursue such acquisition in accordance with the
provisions of this
Section 2.3(a)
, and (B) the date upon which all required governmental
approvals to consummate such acquisition have been obtained, and (ii) on terms not materially more
favorable to Holly GP or the Holly Entity than were offered to the Partnership. If either of these
conditions are not satisfied, the opportunity must be reoffered to the Partnership in accordance
with this
Section 2.3(a)
.
(b) Notwithstanding
Section 2.3(a)
, in the event that (i) Holly GP or a Holly Entity
becomes aware of an opportunity to make an acquisition that includes both Subject Assets and assets
that are not Subject Assets and the Subject Assets have a fair market value (as determined in good
faith by the Board of Directors of Holly) equal to or greater than $5 million but comprise less
than half of the fair market value (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of Holly)
of the total assets being considered for acquisition or (ii) Holly GP or a Holly Entity desires to
construct Subject Assets with an estimated construction cost (as determined in good faith by the
Board of Directors of Holly) equal to or greater than $5 million, then Holly GP or the
Holly Entity may make such acquisition without first offering the opportunity to the
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Partnership or may construct such Subject Assets as long as it complies with the following
procedures:
(i) Within 90 days after the consummation of the acquisition or the completion of construction
by Holly GP or a Holly Entity of the Subject Assets, as the case may be, Holly GP or the Holly
Entity shall notify the General Partner in writing of such acquisition or construction and offer
the Partnership Group the opportunity to purchase such Subject Assets in accordance with this
Section 2.3(b)
(the
Offer
). The Offer shall set forth the terms relating to the
purchase of the Subject Assets and, if Holly GP or any Holly Entity desires to utilize the Subject
Assets, the Offer will also include the commercially reasonable terms on which the Partnership
Group will provide services to Holly GP or the Holly Entity to enable Holly GP or the Holly Entity
to utilize the Subject Assets. As soon as practicable, but in any event within 30 days after
receipt of such written notification, the General Partner shall notify Holly GP or the Holly Entity
in writing that either (x) the General Partner has elected, with the concurrence of the Conflicts
Committee, not to cause a Partnership Group Member to purchase the Subject Assets, in which event
Holly GP or the Holly Entity shall be forever free to continue to own or operate such Subject
Assets, or (y) the General Partner has elected (with the concurrence of the Conflicts Committee) to
cause a Partnership Group Member to purchase the Subject Assets, in which event the following
procedures shall apply.
(ii) If Holly GP or the Holly Entity and the General Partner (with the concurrence of the
Conflicts Committee) within 60 days after receipt by the General Partner of the Offer are able to
agree on the fair market value of the Subject Assets that are subject to the Offer and the other
terms of the Offer including, without limitation, the terms, if any, on which the Partnership Group
will provide services to Holly GP or the Holly Entity to enable it to utilize the Subject Assets, a
Partnership Group Member shall purchase the Subject Assets for the agreed upon fair market value as
soon as commercially practicable after such agreement has been reached and, if applicable, enter
into an agreement with Holly GP or the Holly Entity to provide services in a manner consistent with
the Offer.
(iii) If Holly GP or the Holly Entity and the General Partner are unable to agree within 60
days after receipt by the General Partner of the Offer on the fair market value of the Subject
Assets that are subject to the Offer or the other terms of the Offer including, if applicable, the
terms on which the Partnership Group will provide services to Holly GP or the Holly Entity to
enable it to utilize the Subject Assets, Holly GP or the Holly Entity and the General Partner will
engage a mutually agreed upon investment banking firm to determine the fair market value of the
Subject Assets and/or the other terms on which the Partnership Group and Holly GP or the Holly
Entity are unable to agree. Such investment banking firm will determine the fair market value of
the Subject Assets and/or the other terms on which the Partnership Group and Holly GP or the Holly
Entity are unable to agree within 30 days of its engagement and furnish Holly GP or the Holly
Entity and the General Partner its determination. The fees of the investment banking firm will be
split equally between Holly GP or the Holly Entity and the Partnership Group. Once the investment
banking firm has submitted its determination of the fair market value of the Subject Assets and/or
the other terms on which the Partnership Group and Holly GP or the Holly Entity are unable to
agree, the General Partner will have the right, but not the obligation, subject to the approval of
the Conflicts Committee, to cause a Partnership Group Member to purchase the Subject Assets
pursuant to the Offer as
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modified by the determination of the investment banking firm. The Partnership Group will
provide written notice of its decision to Holly GP or the Holly Entity within 30 days after the
investment banking firm has submitted its determination. Failure to provide such notice within
such 30-day period shall be deemed to constitute a decision not to purchase the Subject Assets. If
the General Partner elects to cause a Partnership Group Member to purchase the Subject Assets, then
the Partnership Group Member shall purchase the Subject Assets pursuant to the Offer as modified by
the determination of the investment banking firm as soon as commercially practicable after such
determination and, if applicable, enter into an agreement with Holly GP or the Holly Entity to
provide services in a manner consistent with the Offer, as modified by the determination of the
investment banking firm, if applicable.
2.4
Scope of Prohibition
. Except as provided in this
Article II
and the Partnership Agreement,
Holly GP and each Holly Entity shall be free to engage in any business activity, including those
that may be in direct competition with any Partnership Group Member.
2.5
Enforcement
. Holly GP and the Holly Entities agree and acknowledge that the Partnership
Group does not have an adequate remedy at law for the breach by Holly GP and the Holly Entities of
the covenants and agreements set forth in this
Article II
, and that any breach by Holly GP or the
Holly Entities of the covenants and agreements set forth in this
Article II
would result in
irreparable injury to the Partnership Group. Holly GP and the Holly Entities further agree and
acknowledge that any Partnership Group Member may, in addition to the other remedies which may be
available to the Partnership Group, file a suit in equity to enjoin Holly GP and the Holly Entities
from such breach, and consent to the issuance of injunctive relief under this Agreement.
ARTICLE III
Indemnification
3.1
Environmental Indemnification
.
(a) Subject to
Section 3.2
, Holly shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
Partnership Group for a period of 10 years after the Closing Date or, solely with respect to the
2008 Crude Pipelines, Tanks and Related Assets, 15 years after the Closing Date, as applicable,
from and against environmental and Toxic Tort losses (including, without limitation, economic
losses, diminution in value suffered by third parties, and lost profits), damages, injuries
(including, without limitation, personal injury and death), liabilities, claims, demands, causes of
action, judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including, without
limitation, court costs and reasonable attorneys and experts fees) of any and every kind or
character, known or unknown, fixed or contingent, suffered or incurred by the Partnership Group or
any third party by reason of or arising out of:
(i) any violation or correction of violation of Environmental Laws associated with the
ownership or operation of the Assets, or
(ii) any event or condition associated with ownership or operation of the Assets (including,
without limitation, the presence of Hazardous Substances on, under, about or migrating to or from
the Assets or the disposal or release of Hazardous Substances generated
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by operation of the Assets
at non-Asset locations) including, without limitation, (A) the cost and
expense of any investigation, assessment, evaluation, monitoring, containment, cleanup,
repair, restoration, remediation, or other corrective action required or necessary under
Environmental Laws, (B) the cost or expense of the preparation and implementation of any closure,
remedial, corrective action, or other plans required or necessary under Environmental Laws, and (C)
the cost and expense for any environmental or Toxic Tort pre-trial, trial, or appellate legal or
litigation support work;
but only to the extent that such violation complained of under
Section 3.1(a)(i)
or such events
or conditions included under
Section 3.1(a)(ii)
occurred before the Closing Date (collectively,
Covered Environmental Losses
); or
(iii) the operation or ownership of any assets not transferred under this Agreement, including
but not limited to underground pipelines retained by the Seller Parties which serve the refineries
in Lovington, New Mexico, Artesia, New Mexico and Woods Cross, Utah or the tanks that are part of
the 2008 Crude Pipelines, Tanks and Related Assets (the
Transferred Tanks
).
(b) To the extent that a good faith claim by the Partnership Group for indemnification under
Section 3.1(a)(ii)
or
Section 3.1(a)(iii)
arises from events or conditions at the Transferred Tanks
or the soil immediately underneath the Transferred Tanks or the Transferred Tanks secondary
containment, and the Holly Entities refuse to provide such indemnification, then the burden of
proof shall be on the Holly Entities to demonstrate that the events or conditions giving rise to
the claim arose after the Closing Date.
(c) The Holly Entities shall, during the period that commences on the Closing Date and ends
five (5) years thereafter (the
Initial Tank Inspection Period
), reimburse the Partnership
Group for the actual costs associated with the first regularly scheduled API 653 inspection (the
Initial Tank Inspections
) and the costs associated with the replacement of the tank
mixers on each of the Transferred Tanks after the Closing Date and any repairs required to be made
to the Transferred Tanks as a result of any discovery made during the Initial Tank Inspections;
provided
,
however
, that (i) the Holly Entities shall not reimburse the Partnership
Group with respect to the relocated crude oil Tank 437 in the Artesia refinery complex and the new
crude oil tank to replace crude oil Tank 439 in the Artesia refinery complex more particularly
described in the definition of 2008 Crude Pipelines, Tanks and Related Assets, and (ii) upon
expiration of the Initial Tank Inspection Period, all of the obligations of the Holly Entities
pursuant to this
Section 3.1(c)
shall terminate, except that the Initial Tank Inspection Period
shall be extended if, and only to the extent that (A) inaccessibility of the Transferred Tanks
during the Initial Tank Inspection Period caused the delay of an Initial Tank Inspection originally
scheduled to be preformed during the Initial Tank Inspection Period, and (B) the Holly Entities
received notice from the Partnership Group regarding such delay at the time it occurred.
(d) The Partnership Group shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Holly Entities from
and against environmental and Toxic Tort losses (including, without limitation, economic losses,
diminution in value suffered by third parties, and lost profits), damages, injuries (including,
without limitation, personal injury and death), liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action,
judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses
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(including, without limitation, court
costs and reasonable attorneys and experts fees) of any and
every kind or character, known or unknown, fixed or contingent, suffered or incurred by the
Holly Entities or any third party by reason of or arising out of:
(i) any violation or correction of violation of Environmental Laws associated with the
ownership or operation of the Assets, or
(ii) any event or condition associated with ownership or operation of the Assets (including,
but not limited to, the presence of Hazardous Substances on, under, about or migrating to or from
the Assets or the disposal or release of Hazardous Substances generated by operation of the Assets
at non-Asset locations) including, without limitation, (A) the cost and expense of any
investigation, assessment, evaluation, monitoring, containment, cleanup, repair, restoration,
remediation, or other corrective action required or necessary under Environmental Laws, (B) the
cost or expense of the preparation and implementation of any closure, remedial, corrective action,
or other plans required or necessary under Environmental Laws, and (C) the cost and expense for any
environmental or Toxic Tort pre-trial, trial, or appellate legal or litigation support work;
and regardless of whether such violation complained of under
Section 3.1(d)(i)
or such events or
conditions included under
Section 3.1(d)(ii)
occurred before or after the Closing Date, except to
the extent that any of the foregoing are Covered Environmental Losses for which the Partnership
Group is entitled to indemnification from Holly under this
Article III
; provided, however, that
nothing stated above shall make the Partnership Group responsible for any post-Closing Date actions
or omissions by the Holly Entities.
(e) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, as used in
Section 3.1(a)
the definition of Assets shall not include the 16 Lovington/Artesia Intermediate Pipeline.
3.2
Limitations Regarding Environmental Indemnification
. The aggregate liability of Holly in
respect of all Covered Environmental Losses under
Section 3.1(a)
shall not exceed (1) with
respect to Assets other than the 2008 Crude Pipelines, Tanks and Related Assets, $15.0 million plus
an additional $2.5 million in the case of Covered Environmental Losses related to the 8 and 10
Lovington/Artesia Intermediate Pipelines (for clarity, the first $15,000,000 million limit would
apply to Covered Environmental Losses associated with the 8 and 10 Lovington/Artesia Intermediate
Pipelines and the 2004 Product Pipelines, Terminal and Related Assets, while the limit between
$15,000,000 and $17,500,00 would apply only to Covered Environmental Losses associated with the 8
and 10 Lovington/Artesia Intermediate Pipelines) and (2) $7.5 million in the case of Covered
Environmental Losses related to the 2008 Crude Pipelines, Tanks and Related Assets. Holly will not
have any obligation under
Section 3.1
with respect to any Assets until the Covered
Environmental Losses of the Partnership Group exceed $200,000.
3.3
Right of Way Indemnification
. Holly shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
Partnership Group from and against any losses, damages, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of
action, judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including, without
limitation, court costs and reasonable attorneys and experts fees) of any and every kind or
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character, known or unknown, fixed or contingent, suffered or incurred by the Partnership Group
by reason of or arising out of (a) the failure of the applicable Partnership Group Member to
be the owner of such valid and indefeasible easement rights or fee ownership interests in and to
the lands on which any pipeline or related pump station, tank farm or equipment conveyed or
contributed or otherwise Transferred (including by way of a Transfer of the ownership interest of a
Person or by operation of law) to the applicable Partnership Group Member on the Closing Date is
located as of the Closing Date; (b) the failure of the applicable Partnership Group Member to have
the consents, licenses and permits necessary to allow any such pipeline referred to in clause (a)
of this
Section 3.3
to cross the roads, waterways, railroads and other areas upon which any
such pipeline is located as of the Closing Date; and (c) the cost of curing any condition set forth
in clause (a) or (b) above that does not allow any Asset to be operated in accordance with Prudent
Industry Practice, to the extent that Holly is notified in writing of any of the foregoing within
10 years after the Closing Date or, solely with respect to the 2008 Crude Pipelines, Tanks and
Related Assets, 15 years after the Closing Date, as applicable.
3.4
Additional Indemnification
.
(a) In addition to and not in limitation of the indemnification provided under
Section
3.1(a)
and
Section 3.3
, Holly shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Partnership Group
from and against any losses, damages, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, judgments,
settlements, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including, without limitation, court costs and
reasonable attorneys and experts fees) of any and every kind or character, known or unknown,
fixed or contingent, suffered or incurred by the Partnership Group by reason of or arising out of
(i) events and conditions associated with the operation of the Assets and occurring before the
Closing Date (other than Covered Environmental Losses which are provided for under
Section
3.1
and
Section 3.2
) to the extent that Holly is notified in writing of any of the
foregoing within five years after the Closing Date, (ii) all legal actions pending against the
Holly Entities on July 13, 2004, (iii) the completion of remediation projects at the Partnerships
El Paso, Albuquerque and Mountain Home terminals that were ongoing or scheduled as of July 13,
2004, (iv) events and conditions associated with the Retained Assets and whether occurring before
or after the Closing Date, and (iv) all federal, state and local tax liabilities attributable to
the operation or ownership of the Assets prior to the Closing Date, including any such tax
liabilities of the Holly Entities that may result from the consummation of the formation
transactions for the Partnership Group and the General Partner.
(b) In addition to and not in limitation of the indemnification provided under
Section
3.1(b)
or the Partnership Agreement, the Partnership Group shall indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the Holly Entities from and against any losses, damages, liabilities, claims, demands,
causes of action, judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, costs, and expenses (including, without
limitation, court costs and reasonable attorneys and experts fees) of any and every kind or
character, known or unknown, fixed or contingent, suffered or incurred by the Holly Entities by
reason of or arising out of events and conditions associated with the operation of the Assets and
occurring on or after the Closing Date (other than Covered Environmental Losses which are provided
for under
Section 3.1
), unless such indemnification would not be permitted under the
Partnership Agreement by reason of one of the provisos contained in
Section 7.7(a)
of the
Partnership Agreement.
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3.5
Indemnification Procedures
.
(a) The Indemnified Party agrees that promptly after it becomes aware of facts giving rise to
a claim for indemnification under this
Article III
, it will provide notice thereof in writing to the
Indemnifying Party, specifying the nature of and specific basis for such claim.
(b) The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to control all aspects of the defense of (and
any counterclaims with respect to) any claims brought against the Indemnified Party that are
covered by the indemnification under this
Article III
, including, without limitation, the selection
of counsel, determination of whether to appeal any decision of any court and the settling of any
such matter or any issues relating thereto;
provided
,
however
, that no such
settlement shall be entered into without the consent of the Indemnified Party (with the concurrence
of the Conflicts Committee in the case of the Partnership Group) unless it includes a full release
of the Indemnified Party from such matter or issues, as the case may be.
(c) The Indemnified Party agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party, with respect
to all aspects of the defense of any claims covered by the indemnification under this
Article III
,
including, without limitation, the prompt furnishing to the Indemnifying Party of any
correspondence or other notice relating thereto that the Indemnified Party may receive, permitting
the name of the Indemnified Party to be utilized in connection with such defense, the making
available to the Indemnifying Party of any files, records or other information of the Indemnified
Party that the Indemnifying Party considers relevant to such defense and the making available to
the Indemnifying Party of any employees of the Indemnified Party;
provided
,
however
, that in connection therewith the Indemnifying Party agrees to use reasonable
efforts to minimize the impact thereof on the operations of the Indemnified Party and further
agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all files, records, and other information furnished by
the Indemnified Party pursuant to this
Section 3.5
. In no event shall the obligation of the
Indemnified Party to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party as set forth in the immediately
preceding sentence be construed as imposing upon the Indemnified Party an obligation to hire and
pay for counsel in connection with the defense of any claims covered by the indemnification set
forth in this
Article III
;
provided
,
however
, that the Indemnified Party may, at its
own option, cost and expense, hire and pay for counsel in connection with any such defense. The
Indemnifying Party agrees to keep any such counsel hired by the Indemnified Party informed as to
the status of any such defense, but the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to retain sole
control over such defense.
(d) In determining the amount of any loss, cost, damage or expense for which the Indemnified
Party is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, the gross amount of the indemnification
will be reduced by (i) any insurance proceeds realized by the Indemnified Party, and such
correlative insurance benefit shall be net of any incremental insurance premiums that become due
and payable by the Indemnified Party as a result of such claim and (ii) all amounts recovered by
the Indemnified Party under contractual indemnities from third Persons.
(e) The date on which notification of a claim for indemnification is received by the
Indemnifying Party shall determine whether such claim is timely made.
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ARTICLE IV
General and Administrative Expenses
4.1
General
(a) The Partnership will pay Holly an administrative fee (the
Administrative Fee
) in
the amount set forth on
Schedule I
to this Agreement, payable in equal quarterly
installments, for the provision by Holly and its Affiliates for the Partnership Groups benefit of
all the general and administrative services that Holly and its Affiliates have traditionally
provided in connection with the Assets including, without limitation, the general and
administrative services listed on
Schedule I
to this Agreement. The General Partner, with
the approval and consent of the Conflicts Committee, may agree on behalf of the Partnership to
increases in the Administrative Fee in connection with expansions of the operations of the
Partnership Group through the acquisition or construction of new assets or businesses.
(b) At the end of each year, the Partnership will have the right to submit to Holly a proposal
to reduce the amount of the Administrative Fee for that year if the Partnership believes, in good
faith, that the general and administrative services performed by Holly and its Affiliates for the
benefit of the Partnership Group for the year in question do not justify payment of the full
Administrative Fee for that year. If the Partnership submits such a proposal to Holly, Holly
agrees that it will negotiate in good faith with the Partnership to determine if the Administrative
Fee for that year should be reduced and, if so, by how much.
(c) The Administrative Fee shall not include and the Partnership Group shall reimburse Holly
and its Affiliates for:
(i) salaries of employees of Holly GP, to the extent, but only to the extent, such employees
perform services for the Partnership Group;
(ii) the cost of employee benefits relating to employees of Holly GP, such as 401(k), pension,
and health insurance benefits, to the extent, but only to the extent, such employees perform
services for the Partnership Group; and
(iii) all sales, use, excise, value added or similar taxes, if any, that may be applicable
from time to time in respect of the services provided by the Holly and its Affiliates to the
Partnership pursuant to
Section 4.1(a)
.
(d) Either Holly, on the one hand, or the Partnership, on the other hand, may terminate this
Article IV
, by providing the other with written notice of its election to do so at least one
calendar year prior to the proposed date of termination.
ARTICLE V
Right of First Refusal
5.1
Holly Right of First Refusal
.
(a) The Partnership Group hereby grants to Holly a right of first refusal on any proposed
Transfer (other than a grant of a security interest to a bona fide third-party lender
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or a Transfer
to another Partnership Group Member) of the Assets that serve the Holly Entities refineries.
(b) The Parties acknowledge that all potential Transfers of Sale Assets pursuant to this
Article V
are subject to obtaining any and all required written consents of governmental
authorities and other third parties and to the terms of all existing agreements in respect of
the Sale Assets.
5.2
Procedures
.
(a) If a Partnership Group Member proposes to Transfer any of the Assets that serve the Holly
Entities refineries to any Person pursuant to a bona fide third-party offer (an
Acquisition
Proposal
), then the Partnership shall promptly give written notice (a
Disposition
Notice
) thereof to Holly. The Disposition Notice shall set forth the following information in
respect of the proposed Transfer: the name and address of the prospective acquiror (the
Proposed Transferee
), the Assets subject to the Acquisition Proposal (the
Sale
Assets
), the purchase price offered by such Proposed Transferee (the
Offer Price
),
reasonable detail concerning any non-cash portion of the proposed consideration, if any, to allow
Holly to reasonably determine the fair market value of such non-cash consideration, the Partnership
Groups estimate of the fair market value of any non-cash consideration and all other material
terms and conditions of the Acquisition Proposal that are then known to the Partnership Group. To
the extent the Proposed Transferees offer consists of consideration other than cash (or in
addition to cash) the Offer Price shall be deemed equal to the amount of any such cash plus the
fair market value of such non-cash consideration. In the event Holly and the Partnership Group
agree as to the fair market value of any non-cash consideration, Holly will provide written notice
of its decision regarding the exercise of its right of first refusal to purchase the Sale Assets
within 30 days of its receipt of the Disposition Notice (the
First ROFR Acceptance
Deadline
). Failure to provide such notice within such 30-day period shall be deemed to
constitute a decision not to purchase the Sale Assets. In the event (i) Hollys determination of
the fair market value of any non-cash consideration described in the Disposition Notice (to be
determined by Holly within 30 days of receipt of such Disposition Notice) is less than the fair
market value of such consideration as determined by the Partnership Group in the Disposition Notice
and (ii) Holly and the Partnership Group are unable to mutually agree upon the fair market value of
such non-cash consideration within 30 days after Holly notifies the Partnership Group of its
determination thereof, the Partnership Group and Holly shall engage a mutually-agreed-upon
investment banking firm to determine the fair market value of the non-cash consideration. Such
investment banking firm shall be instructed to return its decision within 30 days after all
material information is submitted thereto, which decision shall be final. The fees of the
investment banking firm will be split equally between Holly and the Partnership Group. Holly will
provide written notice of its decision regarding the exercise of its right of first refusal to
purchase the Sale Assets to the Partnership Group within 30 days after the investment banking firm
has submitted its determination (the
Second ROFR Acceptance Deadline
). Failure to provide
such notice within such 30-day period shall be deemed to constitute a decision by Holly not to
purchase the Sale Assets. If Holly fails to exercise a right during any applicable period set forth
in this
Section 5.2(a)
, Holly shall be deemed to have waived its rights with respect to such
proposed disposition of the Sale Assets, but not with respect to any future offer of Assets.
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(b) If Holly chooses to exercise its right of first refusal to purchase the Sale Assets under
Section 5.2(a)
, Holly and the Partnership Group shall enter into a purchase and sale agreement
for the Sale Assets which shall include the following terms:
(i) Holly will agree to deliver cash for the Offer Price (unless Holly and the Partnership
Group agree that consideration will be paid by means of an interest-bearing promissory note or
equity securities of Holly);
(ii) the Partnership Group will represent that it has good and indefeasible title to the Sale
Assets, subject to all recorded and unrecorded matters and all physical conditions and other
matters in existence on the closing date for the purchase of the Sale Assets, plus any other such
matters as Holly may approve, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld. If Holly desires to
obtain any title insurance with respect to the Sale Assets, the full cost and expense of obtaining
the same (including but not limited to the cost of title examination, document duplication and
policy premium) shall be borne by Holly;
(iii) the Partnership Group will grant to Holly the right, exercisable at Hollys risk and
expense, to make such surveys, tests and inspections of the Sale Assets as Holly may deem
desirable, so long as such surveys, tests or inspections do not damage the Sale Assets or interfere
with the activities of the Partnership Group thereon and so long as Holly has furnished the
Partnership Group with evidence that adequate liability insurance is in full force and effect;
(iv) Holly will have the right to terminate its obligation to purchase the Sale Assets under
this
Article V
if the results of any searches, surveys, tests or inspections conducted pursuant to
Section 5.2(b)(ii)
or
Section 5.2(b)(iii)
above are, in the reasonable opinion of Holly,
unsatisfactory;
(v) the closing date for the purchase of the Sale Assets shall, unless otherwise agreed to by
Holly and the Partnership Group, occur no later than 90 days following receipt by the Partnership
Group of written notice by Holly of its intention to exercise its option to purchase the Sale
Assets pursuant to
Section 5.2(a)
;
(vi) the Partnership Group shall execute, have acknowledged and deliver to Holly a special
warranty deed, assignment of easement, or comparable document, as appropriate, in the applicable
jurisdiction, on the closing date for the purchase of the Sale Assets constituting real property
interests conveying the Sale Assets unto Holly free and clear of all encumbrances created by the
Partnership Group other than those set forth in
Section 5.2(b)(ii)
above;
(vii) the sale of any Sale Assets shall be made on an as is, where is and with all
faults basis, and the instruments conveying such Sale Assets shall contain appropriate
disclaimers; and
(viii) neither the Partnership Group nor Holly shall have any obligation to sell or buy the
Sale Assets if any of the material consents referred to in
Section 5.1(b)
have not been
obtained.
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(c) Holly and the Partnership Group shall cooperate in good faith in obtaining all necessary
governmental and other third Person approvals, waivers and consents required for the closing. Any
such closing shall be delayed, to the extent required, until the third Business Day following the
expiration of any required waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act
of 1976, as amended;
provided
,
however
, that such delay shall not
exceed 60 days and, if governmental approvals and waiting periods shall not have been obtained
or expired, as the case may be, by such 60th day, then Holly shall be deemed to have waived its
right of first refusal with respect to the Sale Assets described in the Disposition Notice and
thereafter neither Holly nor the Partnership shall have any further
obligation under this
Article V
with respect to such Sale Assets unless such Sale Assets again become subject to this
Article V
pursuant to
Section 5.2(d)
.
(d) If the Transfer to the Proposed Transferee is not consummated in accordance with the terms
of the Acquisition Proposal within the later of (A) 180 days after the later of the applicable ROFR
Acceptance Deadline, and (B) 10 days after the satisfaction of all governmental approval or filing
requirements, if any, the Acquisition Proposal shall be deemed to lapse, and the Partnership or
member of the Partnership Group may not Transfer any of the Sale Assets described in the
Disposition Notice without complying again with the provisions of this
Article V
if and to the
extent then applicable.
ARTICLE VI
Miscellaneous
6.1
Choice of Law
. This Agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State
of Texas, excluding any conflicts-of-law rule or principle that might refer the construction or
interpretation of this Agreement to the laws of another state.
6.2
Arbitration Provision
. Any and all Arbitrable Disputes must be resolved through the use
of binding arbitration using three arbitrators, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules
of the American Arbitration Association, as supplemented to the extent necessary to determine any
procedural appeal questions by the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code). If
there is any inconsistency between this Section and the Commercial Arbitration Rules or the Federal
Arbitration Act, the terms of this Section will control the rights and obligations of the parties.
Arbitration must be initiated within the time limits set forth in this Agreement, or if no such
limits apply, then within a reasonable time or the time period allowed by the applicable statute of
limitations. Arbitration may be initiated by a party (
Claimant
) serving written notice
on the other party (
Respondent
) that the Claimant elects to refer the Arbitrable Dispute
to binding arbitration. Claimants notice initiating binding arbitration must identify the
arbitrator Claimant has appointed. The Respondent shall respond to Claimant within 30 days after
receipt of Claimants notice, identifying the arbitrator Respondent has appointed. If the
Respondent fails for any reason to name an arbitrator within the 30 day period, Claimant shall
petition the American Arbitration Association for appointment of an arbitrator for Respondents
account. The two arbitrators so chosen shall select a third arbitrator within 30 days after the
second arbitrator has been appointed. The Claimant will pay the compensation and expenses of the
arbitrator named by it, and the Respondent will pay the compensation and expenses of the arbitrator
named by or for it. The costs of petitioning for the appointment of an arbitrator, if any, shall
be paid by Respondent. The Claimant and Respondent will each pay one-
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half of the compensation and
expenses of the third arbitrator. All arbitrators must (i) be neutral parties who have never been
officers, directors or employees of any of the Holly Entities, the Partnership Entities or any of
their affiliates and (ii) have not less than seven years experience in the energy industry. The
hearing will be conducted in Dallas, Texas and commence within 30 days after the selection of the
third arbitrator. The Holly Entities, the Partnership Entities and the
arbitrators shall proceed diligently and in good faith in order that the award may be made as
promptly as possible. Except as provided in the Federal Arbitration Act, the decision of the
arbitrators will be binding on and non-appealable by the parties hereto. The arbitrators shall
have no right to grant or award indirect, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages of any kind.
6.3
Notice
. All notices or requests or consents provided for by, or permitted to be given
pursuant to, this Agreement must be in writing and must be given by depositing same in the United
States mail, addressed to the Person to be notified, postpaid, and registered or certified with
return receipt requested or by delivering such notice in person or by telecopier or telegram to
such Party. Notice given by personal delivery or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt.
Notice given by telegram or telecopier shall be effective upon actual receipt if received during
the recipients normal business hours or at the beginning of the recipients next business day
after receipt if not received during the recipients normal business hours. All notices to be sent
to a Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent to or made at the address set forth below or at
such other address as such Party may stipulate to the other Parties in the manner provided in this
Section 6.3
.
if to the Holly Entities:
Holly Corporation
100 Crescent Court
Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attention: President
Fax: 214-615-9379
with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
Denise McWatters
General Counsel
Holly Corporation
100 Crescent Court
Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Fax: 214-242-5063
if to the Partnership Entities:
Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
c/o Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,
100 Crescent Court
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Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attention: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Fax: (214) 615-9371
6.4
Entire Agreement
. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties relating
to the matters contained herein, superseding all prior contracts or agreements, whether oral or
written, relating to the matters contained herein.
6.5
Termination of Article II
. The provisions of
Article II
of this Agreement may be
terminated by Holly upon a Change of Control of Holly.
6.6
Amendment or Modification
. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid
unless it is in writing and signed by the parties hereto and, in the case of any amendment or
modification adverse to the Partnership Group, approved by the Conflicts Committee of Holly GP
.
No
waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by the
party against whom the waiver is sought to be enforced, and, in the case of any waiver by the
Partnership Entities, approved by the Conflicts Committee of Holly GP. Except to the extent
adverse to the Partnership Group (in which case the approval of the Conflicts Committee of Holly GP
shall also be required), any of the exhibits or schedules to this Agreement may be amended,
modified, revised or updated by the parties hereto if each of Holly (on behalf of the Holly
Entities) and Holly GP (on behalf of the Partnership Entities) execute an amended, modified,
revised or updated exhibit or schedule, as applicable, and attach it to this Agreement. Such
amended, modified, revised or updated exhibits or schedules shall be sequentially numbered (e.g.
Exhibit A-1, Exhibit A-2, etc.), dated and appended as an additional exhibit or schedule to this
Agreement and shall replace the prior exhibit or schedule, as applicable, in its entirety, except
as specified therein. No failure or delay in exercising any right hereunder, and no course of
conduct, shall operate as a waiver of any provision of this Agreement. No single or partial
exercise of a right hereunder shall preclude further or complete exercise of that right or any
other right hereunder.
6.7
Assignment
. No Party shall have the right to assign any of its rights or obligations
under this Agreement without the consent of the other Parties hereto.
6.8
Counterparts
. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same
effect as if all signatory parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be
construed together and shall constitute one and the same instrument.
6.9
Severability
. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable
by a court or regulatory body of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
6.10
Further Assurances
. In connection with this Agreement and all transactions contemplated
by this Agreement, each signatory party hereto agrees to execute and deliver such additional
documents and instruments and to perform such additional acts as may be necessary or appropriate to
effectuate, carry out and perform all of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement and
all such transactions.
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6.11
Rights of Limited Partners
. The provisions of this Agreement are enforceable solely by
the Parties to this Agreement, and no Limited Partner of the Partnership shall have the right,
separate and apart from the Partnership, to enforce any provision of this Agreement or to compel
any Party to this Agreement to comply with the terms of this Agreement.
6.12
Headings
. Headings of the Sections of this Agreement are for convenience of the parties
only and shall be given no substantive or interpretative effect whatsoever. All references in this
Agreement to Sections are to Sections of this Agreement unless otherwise stated.
6.13
UNEV Option Agreement
. The Parties acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding anything
in this Agreement to the contrary, the terms and provisions of the Option Agreement, dated January
31, 2008, among Holly, Holly UNEV Pipeline Company, Navajo Pipeline, Holly GP, the General Partner,
the Partnership, OLP GP and the Operating Partnership remain in full force and effect.
[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on, and effective as of, the
Closing Date.
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HOLLY CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ David L. Lamp
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David L. Lamp
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President
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NAVAJO PIPELINE CO., L.P.
By: Navajo Pipeline GP, L.L.C.,
its General Partner
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By:
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/s/ Bruce R. Shaw
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Bruce R. Shaw
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Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
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HOLLY LOGISTIC SERVICES, L.L.C.
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By:
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/s/ Bruce R. Shaw
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Bruce R. Shaw
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Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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HEP LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, L.P.
By: Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,
its General Partner
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By:
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/s/ Bruce R. Shaw
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Bruce R. Shaw
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Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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[Signature Page 1 of 2 to Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement]
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HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.
By: HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P.,
its General Partner
By: Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C.,
its General Partner
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By:
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/s/ David G. Blair
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David G. Blair
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Senior Vice President
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HEP LOGISTICS GP, L.L.C.
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By:
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/s/ David G. Blair
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David G. Blair
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Senior Vice President
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HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS OPERATING, L.P.
By: HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C.,
its General Partner
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By:
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/s/ David G. Blair
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David G. Blair
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Senior Vice President
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[Signature Page 2 of 2 to Amended and Restated Omnibus Agreement]
SCHEDULE I
Administrative Fee
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Amount of Annual Administrative Fee
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Years beginning July 13, 2004 through
June 30, 2007
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$
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2,000,000
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Years beginning July 1, 2007 through
February 29, 2008
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$
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2,100,000
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Years beginning March 1, 2008
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$
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2,300,000
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General and Administrative Services
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(1)
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executive services
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(2)
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finance, including treasury, and administration services
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(3)
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information technology services
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(4)
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legal services
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(5)
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health, safety and environmental services
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(6)
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human resources services
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Schedule I-1
Exhibit 10.4
PREPARED BY AND WHEN
RECORDED RETURN TO:
Holly Corporation
100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201-6927
Attn: General Counsel
MORTGAGE, LINE OF CREDIT MORTGAGE AND DEED OF TRUST
(WITH SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FINANCING STATEMENT)
BY
LOVINGTON-ARTESIA, L.L.C.,
A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,
AS GRANTOR
TO
JOHN N. PATTERSON,
AS TRUSTEE
FOR THE BENEFIT OF
HOLLY CORPORATION,
A DELAWARE CORPORATION
AS BENEFICIARY
DATED EFFECTIVE AS OF JUNE 1, 2009
THIS INSTRUMENT GRANTS A SECURITY INTEREST BY A TRANSMITTING UTILITY.
THIS INSTRUMENT COVERS GOODS THAT ARE OR ARE TO BECOME FIXTURES ON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED
HEREIN AND IS TO BE FILED FOR RECORD IN THE RECORDS WHERE MORTGAGES ON REAL ESTATE ARE RECORDED.
ADDITIONALLY, THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE APPROPRIATELY INDEXED, NOT ONLY AS A MORTGAGE, BUT ALSO AS
A FINANCING STATEMENT COVERING GOODS THAT ARE OR ARE TO BECOME FIXTURES ON THE REAL PROPERTY
DESCRIBED HEREIN. THE MAILING ADDRESSES OF THE GRANTOR (DEBTOR) AND BENEFICIARY (BENEFICIARY) ARE
SET FORTH IN THIS INSTRUMENT.
MORTGAGE, LINE OF CREDIT MORTGAGE AND DEED OF TRUST
(WITH SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FINANCING STATEMENT)
This MORTGAGE, LINE OF CREDIT MORTGAGE AND DEED OF TRUST (WITH SECURITY AGREEMENT AND
FINANCING STATEMENT) (hereinafter referred to as this
Deed of Trust
), is entered into
effective as of the 1st day of June, 2009, by LOVINGTON-ARTESIA, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
liability company (hereinafter referred to as
Grantor
), a subsidiary of Holly Energy
Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (
HEP
), whose address for notice hereunder
is at 100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas 75201-6927, Attention: General Counsel,
facsimile number (214) 871-3523, to John N. Patterson, Trustee (hereinafter referred to in such
capacity as
Trustee
), whose address is PO Box 9570, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504, for the
benefit of the herein below defined Beneficiary.
WITNESSETH
:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
1.1
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Definitions
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As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
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(a)
Affiliate
: With respect to a specified Person, any other Person controlling,
controlled by or under common control with that first Person. As used in this definition,
the term control includes (i) with respect to any Person having voting shares or the
equivalent and elected directors, managers or Persons performing similar functions, the
ownership of or power to vote, directly or indirectly, shares or the equivalent representing
more than 50% of the power to vote in the election of directors, managers or Persons
performing similar functions, (ii) ownership of more than 50% of the equity or equivalent
interest in any Person and (iii) the ability to direct the business and affairs of any
Person by acting as a general partner, manager or otherwise.
(b)
Beneficiary
: Holly Corporation, a Delaware corporation whose address for notice
hereunder is 100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas 75201-6927, Attention: General
Counsel.
(c)
Contracts
: The Pipeline Contracts.
(d)
Deed of Trust
: Shall have the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph
hereof.
(e)
Easements
: The Pipeline Easements.
(f)
Event of Default
: Any happening or occurrence described in Article 7 of this
Deed of Trust.
(g)
Fixtures
: All materials, supplies, equipment, apparatus and other items now or
hereafter acquired by Grantor and now or hereafter attached to, installed in or used in
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connection with (temporarily or permanently) the Real Property or the Pipelines, together
with all accessions, replacements, betterments and substitutions for any of the foregoing
and the proceeds thereof.
(h)
Governmental Entity
: Any court, governmental department, commission, council,
board, bureau, agency or other judicial, administrative, regulatory, legislative or other
instrumentality of the United States of America or any foreign country, or any state,
county, municipality or local governmental body or political subdivision or any such other
foreign country.
(i)
Grantor
: The above defined Grantor, whether one or more, and any and all
subsequent owners of the Mortgaged Property or any part thereof.
(j)
Impositions
: All real estate and personal property taxes; water, gas, sewer,
electricity and other utility rates and charges; charges for any easement, license or
agreement maintained for the benefit of the Mortgaged Property; and all other taxes, charges
and assessments and any interest, costs or penalties with respect thereto, general and
special, ordinary and extraordinary, foreseen and unforeseen, of any kind and nature
whatsoever which at any time prior to or after the execution hereof may be assessed, levied
or imposed upon the Mortgaged Property or the ownership, use, occupancy or enjoyment
thereof.
(k)
Improvements
: The Pipeline Improvements.
(l)
Leases
: Any and all leases, subleases, licenses, concessions or other
agreements (written or verbal, now or hereafter in effect) which grant a possessory interest
in and to, or the right to use, the Mortgaged Property, and all other agreements, such as
utility contracts, maintenance agreements and service contracts, which in any way relate to
the use, occupancy, operation, maintenance, enjoyment or ownership of the Mortgaged
Property, save and except any and all leases, subleases or other agreements pursuant to
which Grantor is granted a possessory interest in the Real Property.
(m)
Legal Requirements
: (i) Any and all laws, statutes, codes, rules, regulations,
ordinances, judgments, orders, writs, decrees, requirements or determinations of any
Governmental Entity, and (ii) to the extent not covered by clause (i) immediately above, any
and all requirements of permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, concessions,
franchises or other approvals granted by any Governmental Entity.
(n)
Mortgaged Property
: The Pipeline Assets, together with:
(i) all rights, privileges, tenements, hereditaments, rights-of-way, easements,
appendages and appurtenances in anywise appertaining thereto, and all right, title
and interest of Grantor in and to any streets, ways, alleys, strips or gores of land
adjoining the Real Property or any part thereof; and
(ii) all betterments, additions, alterations, appurtenances, substitutions,
replacements and revisions thereof and thereto and all reversions and remainders
therein; and
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(iii) all other property and rights of Grantor of every kind and character to the
extent specifically relating to and used or to be used solely in connection with the
foregoing property, and all proceeds and products of any of the foregoing.
As used in this Deed of Trust, the term
Mortgaged Property
shall be expressly
defined as meaning all or, where the context permits or requires, any portion of the above,
and all or, where the context permits or requires, any interest therein. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary herein, in no event shall the term
Mortgaged Property
include any Product owned by third parties that may be shipped through or stored at or in
any of the Mortgaged Property.
(o)
Obligations
: Shall have the meaning given such term in Section 2.1.
(p)
Permits
: The Pipeline Permits.
(q)
Permitted Encumbrances
: Any of the following matters:
(i) any (A) inchoate liens, security interests or similar charges constituting or
securing the payment of expenses which were incurred incidental to the ownership and
operation of the Pipelines (collectively, the
Operations
) or the
operation, storage, transportation, shipment, handling, repair, construction,
improvement or maintenance of the Mortgaged Property, and (B) materialmans,
mechanics, repairmans, employees, contractors, operators, warehousemens, barge
or ship owners and carriers liens or other similar liens, security interests or
charges for liquidated amounts arising in the ordinary course of business incidental
to the conduct of the Operations or the ownership and operation of the Mortgaged
Property, securing amounts the payment of which is not delinquent and that will be
paid in the ordinary course of business or, if delinquent, that are being contested
in good faith with any action or proceeding to foreclose or attach any of the
Mortgaged Property on account thereof properly stayed; (ii) any liens or security
interests for Taxes not yet delinquent or, if delinquent, that are being contested
in good faith in the ordinary course of business with any action or proceeding to
foreclose or attach any of the Mortgaged Property on account thereof properly
stayed; (iii) any liens or security interests reserved in leases, rights of way or
other real property interests for rental or for compliance with the terms of such
leases, rights of way or other real property interests, provided payment of the debt
secured is not delinquent or, if delinquent, is being contested in good faith in the
ordinary course of business with any action or proceeding to foreclose or attach any
of the Mortgaged Property on account thereof properly stayed; (iv) all prior
reservations of minerals in and under or that may be produced from any of the lands
constituting part of the Mortgaged Property or on which any part of the Mortgaged
Property is located; (v) all liens (other than liens for borrowed money), security
interests, charges, easements, restrictive covenants, encumbrances, contracts,
instruments, obligations, discrepancies, conflicts, shortages in area or boundary
lines, encroachments or protrusions, or overlapping of improvements, defects,
irregularities and other matters affecting or encumbering title to the Mortgaged
Property which individually or in the
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aggregate are not such as to unreasonably or materially interfere with or prevent
any material operations conducted on the Mortgaged Property; (vi) rights reserved to
or vested in any Governmental Entity to control or regulate any of the Mortgaged
Property or the Operations and all Legal Requirements of such authorities, including
any building or zoning ordinances and all environmental laws; (vii) any contract,
easement, instrument, lien, security instrument, permit, amendment, extension or
other matter entered into by a party in accordance with the terms of the Purchase
Agreement (as defined in the Pipelines Agreement) or in compliance with the
approvals or directives of the other party made pursuant to such Purchase Agreement;
(viii) all Post-Closing Consents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement); (ix)
defects in the early chain of the title consisting of the mere failure to recite
marital status in a document or omissions of successions of heirship proceedings,
unless such failure or omission results in another Persons superior claim of title
to the Pipeline Easements or relevant portion thereof; (x) any assertion of a defect
based on a lack of a survey with respect to the Pipelines; (xi) any title defect
affecting (or the termination or expiration of) any easement, right of way,
leasehold interest or fee interest affecting property over which the Pipelines pass
which has been replaced prior to the date of this Deed of Trust by an easement,
right of way, leasehold interest or fee interest covering substantially the same
land or the portion thereof used by Beneficiary or its Affiliates; and (xii) all
Senior Liens.
(r)
Person
: An individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability
company, an association, a trust, or any other entity or organization, including, without
limitation, any Governmental Entity.
(s)
Personalty
: The Pipeline Equipment, and all other personal property (other than
the Fixtures) and intangible assets of any kind or character as defined in and subject to
the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 Secured Transactions, as the same
is codified and in effect in New Mexico, which are now or hereafter located or to be located
upon, within or about the Real Property, or which are or may be used in or related to the
planning, development, financing or operation of the Mortgaged Property, together with all
accessories, replacements and substitutions thereto or therefor and the proceeds thereof.
(t)
Pipeline Assets
: All of the following assets, properties and rights, whether
real, personal or mixed, which are owned or held for use by Grantor solely in connection
with the ownership or operation of those certain pipelines described on
Exhibit G
(the
Pipelines
):
(i) All parcels of fee simple real property now or hereafter owned by Grantor on
which any part of the Pipelines are located including, without limitation, the
property held in fee by Grantor described on
Exhibit A
, if any
(collectively, the
Pipeline Fee Land
);
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(ii) All leases of real property now or hereafter entered into or acquired by
Grantor on which all or a part of the Pipelines are located, including, without
limitation, the leases described on
Exhibit B
, if any (the
Pipeline
Leases
);
(iii) All easements, rights-of-way, property use agreements, line rights and real
property licenses (including right-of-way permits from railroads and road crossing
permits or other right-of-way permits from Governmental Entities) required to
operate the Pipelines now or hereafter entered into or acquired by Grantor,
including, without limitation, the easements, rights-of-way, property use
agreements, line rights and real property licenses described on
Exhibit C
(the
Pipeline Easements
);
(iv) All structures, fixtures and appurtenances (A) located on the Pipeline Fee
Land, (B) located on the land subject to the Pipeline Leases, or (C) located within
the Pipeline Easements, and now or hereafter owned by Grantor, including, without
limitation, any buildings, pipelines, pumping facilities, refinery tanks, crude oil
tanks and crude oil pipeline tanks described on
Exhibit D
(collectively, the
Pipeline Improvements
);
(v) To the extent same do not constitute Pipeline Improvements, any and all
fittings, cathodic protection ground beds, rectifiers, other cathodic or electric
protection devices, tanks, machinery, engines, pipes, pipelines, valves, valve
boxes, connections, gates, scraper trap extenders, telecommunication facilities and
equipment (including microwave and other transmission towers), lines, wires,
computer hardware, fixed or mobile machinery and equipment, vehicle refueling tanks,
pumps, heating and non-pipeline pumping stations, fittings, tools, furniture and
metering equipment now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor (the
Pipeline
Equipment
);
(vi) The contracts, agreements, leases and other legally binding rights and
obligations of Grantor described on
Exhibit E
, if any, but excluding those
contracts and agreements constituting Pipeline Leases and Pipeline Easements (the
Pipeline Contracts
);
(vii) Intellectual property rights and related computer software;
(viii) All permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, registrations, orders,
waivers, variances and approvals now or hereafter granted by any Governmental Entity
to Grantor or its predecessors in interest pertaining solely to the ownership or
operation of the Pipelines, including, without limitation, those permits, licenses,
certificates, authorizations, registrations, orders, waivers, variances and
approvals described on
Exhibit C
, in each case to the extent the same are
assignable (the
Pipeline Permits
); and
(ix) All records and documents now or hereafter acquired by Grantor relating solely
to the ownership, condition or operation of the Pipeline Assets (the
Pipeline
Records
).
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(u)
Pipeline Contracts
: Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (vi) of the
definition of Pipeline Assets.
(v)
Pipeline Easements
: Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (iii) of the
definition of Pipeline Assets.
(w)
Pipeline Equipment
: Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (v) of the
definition of Pipeline Assets.
(x)
Pipeline Fee Land
: Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (i) of the
definition of Pipeline Assets.
(y)
Pipeline Improvements
: Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (iv) of
the definition of Pipeline Assets.
(z)
Pipeline Leases
: Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (ii) of the
definition of Pipeline Assets.
(aa)
Pipeline Permits
: Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (viii) of the
definition of Pipeline Assets.
(bb)
Pipeline Real Property
: Collectively, the Pipeline Fee Land, the Pipeline
Leases, the Pipeline Improvements and the Pipeline Easements.
(cc)
Pipeline Records
: Shall have the meaning set forth in subsection (ix) of the
definition of Pipeline Assets.
(dd)
Pipelines
: Shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of the
definition of Pipeline Assets.
(ee)
Pipelines Agreement
: That certain Amended and Restated Intermediate Pipelines
Agreement dated as of June 1, 2009, by and among Beneficiary, Navajo Refining Company,
L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, HEP, Holly Energy PartnersOperating, L.P., a
Delaware limited partnership, HEP Pipeline, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company,
Grantor, HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Holly Logistic
Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, and HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a
Delaware limited liability company.
(ff)
Product
: Crude oil, gas oil, diesel, kerosene, casinghead, naphtha, normal
butane and isobutane transported through the Pipelines.
(gg)
Purchase Agreement
: That certain LLC Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of
June 1, 2009, by and between Navajo Pipeline Co., L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and
Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.
(hh)
Real Property
: The Pipeline Real Property.
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(ii)
Security Documents
: This Deed of Trust and any and all other documents now or
hereafter executed by Grantor or any other Person to evidence or secure the performance of
the Obligations.
(jj)
Senior Bank Liens
: Collectively, (i) each lien and security interest in all or
any portion of the Mortgaged Property heretofor or hereafter granted by Grantor or its
Affiliates under the Senior Credit Agreement, and (ii) each lien and security interest in
all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property hereafter granted by any Person who acquires an
interest in all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property securing senior debt of such
Person.
(kk)
Senior Credit Agreement
: That certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
dated as of August 27, 2007 (as extended, amended, supplemented, restated, replaced or
refinanced in whole or in part, from time to time) among Holly Energy Partners Operating,
L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, the banks party thereto from time to time, and Union
Bank, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent (or any assignee of or successor to such
administrative agent).
(ll)
Senior Lien
: Collectively, the Senior Bank Liens and each other lien and
security interest as to which the lien and security interest granted pursuant to this Deed
of Trust shall be subordinated thereto pursuant to the terms of a Subordination,
Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement in substantially the form of Attachment 1 hereto
executed by the Beneficiary and the holder of such lien and security interest and recorded
in the Official Public Records of Real Property of Lea County, New Mexico or Eddy County,
New Mexico, as applicable.
(mm)
Taxes
: Any and all federal, state, local, foreign and other net income, gross
income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, transfer, franchise, profits, license,
leases, service, service use, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp,
occupation, premium, property, windfall profits, customs, duties or other taxes, fees, or
assessments.
ARTICLE 2
GRANT
2.1
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Grant
. To secure and enforce the prompt performance and compliance by the
Partnership Entities (as defined in the Pipelines Agreement) of all obligations set forth for
such Persons in Section 2(f), Section 7, and Section 11(b) of the Pipelines Agreement, plus
all claims (as such term is defined in the Bankruptcy Code) of or damages owed to the
Beneficiary against the Partnership Entities and/or the Mortgaged Property resulting from any
rejection of the Pipelines Agreement by any such Person in any bankruptcy or insolvency
proceeding involving any Partnership Entity, and any reasonable costs and expenses (including,
but not limited to, attorneys and experts fees and court costs) incurred by Beneficiary in
enforcing and exercising its rights hereunder (collectively, the
Obligations
),
Grantor has GRANTED, BARGAINED, SOLD and CONVEYED, and by these presents does GRANT, BARGAIN,
SELL and CONVEY, unto Trustee the
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Mortgaged Property,
subject, however, to the Permitted Encumbrances
, TO HAVE AND TO
HOLD the Mortgaged Property unto Trustee, forever, and Grantor does hereby bind itself, its
successors and assigns to WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the title to the Mortgaged Property
unto Trustee against every Person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any
part thereof other than against any holder of any Senior Lien; provided, however, that this
grant shall terminate upon the full performance and discharge of all of the Obligations and
in accordance with the other terms set forth herein.
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2.2
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Maximum Secured Indebtedness
. THE OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY PROPERTY
LOCATED IN NEW MEXICO SHALL NOT AT ANY ONE TIME EXCEED THE AGGREGATE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
$45,000,000, WHICH SHALL CONSTITUTE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT AT ANY TIME SECURED HEREBY.
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ARTICLE 3
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
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Grantor hereby unconditionally warrants and represents to Beneficiary as follows:
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3.1
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Organization and Power
. Grantor (a) is a limited liability company duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, and has
complied with all conditions prerequisite to its doing business in the State of New Mexico and
(b) has all requisite power and all governmental certificates of authority, licenses, permits,
qualifications and documentation to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its
business as now being, and as proposed to be, conducted.
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3.2
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Validity of Security Documents
. The execution, delivery and performance by Grantor
of the Security Documents (a) are within Grantors powers and have been duly authorized by
Grantors Manager or other necessary parties, and all other requisite action for such
authorization has been taken; (b) have received all (if any) requisite prior governmental
approval in order to be legally binding and enforceable in accordance with the terms thereof;
and (c) will not violate, be in conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with due
notice or lapse of time, or both) a default under, any Legal Requirement or result in the
creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of
Grantors property or assets, except as contemplated by the provisions of the Security
Documents. The Security Documents constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of
Grantor and others obligated under the terms of the Security Documents, in accordance with
their respective terms.
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3.3
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Lien of this Instrument
. Subject to the Senior Liens, this Deed of Trust constitutes
a valid and subsisting mortgage and deed of trust lien on the Real Property and the Fixtures
and a valid, subsisting security interest in and to, and a valid assignment of, the Personalty
and Leases, all in accordance with the terms hereof.
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3.4
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Litigation
. There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending, or to the knowledge
of Grantor threatened, against or affecting the Grantor as a result of or in connection with
Grantors entering into this Deed of Trust, or involving the validity or enforceability of
this Deed of Trust or the priority of the liens and security interests created by the Security
Documents, and no event has occurred (including specifically Grantors execution of the
Security Documents) which will violate, be in conflict with, result in the breach of, or
constitute (with due notice or lapse of time, or both) a default under, any Legal Requirement
or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature
whatsoever upon any of Grantors property other than the liens and security interests created
by the Security Documents.
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ARTICLE 4
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF GRANTOR
Grantor hereby unconditionally covenants and agrees with Beneficiary that, except for the
Permitted Encumbrances, Grantor will protect the lien and security interest status of this Deed of
Trust and except for the Permitted Encumbrances, will not, without the prior written consent of
Beneficiary, place, or permit to be placed, or otherwise mortgage, hypothecate or encumber the
Mortgaged Property with, any other lien or security interest of any nature whatsoever (statutory,
constitutional or contractual) regardless of whether same is allegedly or expressly inferior to the
lien and security interest created by this Deed of Trust, and, if any such lien or security
interest is asserted against the Mortgaged Property, Grantor will promptly, at its own cost and
expense, (a) pay the underlying claim in full or take such other action so as to cause same to be
released and (b) within five days from the date such lien or security interest is so asserted, give
Beneficiary notice of such lien or security interest. Such notice shall specify who is asserting
such lien or security interest and shall detail the origin and nature of the underlying claim
giving rise to such asserted lien or security interest.
ARTICLE 5
NEGATIVE COVENANTS OF GRANTOR
Grantor hereby covenants and agrees with Beneficiary that, until the full performance and
discharge of all of the Obligations, Grantor will not, without the prior written consent of
Beneficiary, create, place or permit to be created or placed, or through any act or failure to act,
acquiesce in the placing of, or allow to remain, any mortgage, pledge, lien (statutory,
constitutional or contractual), security interest, encumbrance or charge on, or conditional sale or
other title retention agreement, regardless of whether same are expressly subordinate to the liens
of the Security Documents, with respect to, the Mortgaged Property, other than the Permitted
Encumbrances.
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ARTICLE 6
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS OF BENEFICIARY
By its acceptance hereof, Beneficiary recognizes that (a) Grantor is obligated or may
hereafter become obligated to any of the Credit Parties (as defined in the SNDA [defined below]) in
connection with the Senior Credit Agreement, and (b) Grantor and any future owner of the Mortgaged
Property may incur additional indebtedness or become otherwise obligated to one or more banks,
insurance companies, investment banks or other financial institutions regularly engaged in
commercial lending and/or bonds, debentures, notes and similar instruments evidencing obligations
that may be secured by liens or security interests on some or all of Grantors property, including
the Mortgaged Property (the holder of such liens or security interests being a
Secured
Lender
). To the extent that any such Secured Lender notifies Beneficiary of Secured Lenders
desire to subordinate the lien and security interest held by Beneficiary pursuant to this Deed of
Trust, Beneficiary, by its acceptance hereof, will agree to effect such subordination by promptly
executing, in one or more counterparts, a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement
in substantially the form of Attachment 1 hereto (the
SNDA
). The subordination of this
Deed of Trust shall (i) not be effective unless and until the SNDA has been executed by the Secured
Lender, and (ii) be subject to compliance by the Secured Lender with its obligations under Section
3 and Section 4 of the SNDA. Any Secured Lender who is a party to an SNDA and who is in compliance
with its obligations under Section 3 and Section 4 of such SNDA is hereinafter referred to as a
Lienholder
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ARTICLE 7
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
The term
Event of Default
, as used in the Security Documents, shall mean the
occurrence or happening, at any time and from time to time, of any one or more of the following.
7.1
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Breach of Deed of Trust
. (a) Grantor shall (i) fail to perform or observe, in any
material respect, any covenant, condition or agreement of this Deed of Trust to be performed
or observed by Grantor, or (ii) breach any warranty or representation made by Grantor in this
Deed of Trust, and such failure or breach shall continue unremedied for a period of thirty
(30) days after receipt of written notice thereof to the Grantor from the Beneficiary;
provided, however, that in the event such failure or breach cannot be reasonably cured within
such thirty (30) day period and Grantor has diligently proceeded (and continues to proceed) to
cure such breach, Grantor shall have an additional sixty (60) days to cure such failure or
breach, or (b) HEP shall fail to perform all of the Obligations in full and on or before the
dates same are to be performed (after giving effect to any applicable grace and cure periods).
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Voluntary Bankruptcy
. Grantor shall (a) voluntarily be adjudicated a bankrupt or
insolvent, (b) procure, permit or suffer the voluntary or involuntary appointment of a
receiver, trustee or liquidator for itself or for all or any substantial portion of its
property, (c) file any petition seeking a discharge, rearrangement, or reorganization of its
debts pursuant to the bankruptcy laws or any other debtor relief laws of the United States or
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any state or any other competent jurisdiction, or (d) make a general assignment for the
benefit of its creditors.
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7.3
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Involuntary Bankruptcy
. If (a) a petition is filed against Grantor seeking to
rearrange, reorganize or extinguish its debts under the provisions of any bankruptcy or other
debtor relief law of the United States or any state or other competent jurisdiction, and such
petition is not dismissed or withdrawn within sixty (60) days after its filing, or (b) a court
of competent jurisdiction enters an order, judgment or decree appointing, without the consent
of Grantor a receiver or trustee for it, or for all or any part of its property, and such
order, judgment, or decree is not dismissed, withdrawn or reversed within sixty (60) days
after the date of entry of such order, judgment or decree.
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Rejection of Pipelines Agreement
. A rejection, by or on behalf of Grantor or any
other Partnership Entity (as defined in the Pipelines Agreement), of the Pipelines Agreement
in bankruptcy.
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ARTICLE 8
REMEDIES
8.1
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Remedies
. Subject, in each case, to the rights of any Lienholder arising under or
pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of the SNDA, and provided no
material default by the Holly Entities (as defined in the Pipelines Agreement) has occurred
and is continuing, if an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, Beneficiary may, at
Beneficiarys election and by or through Trustee or otherwise, exercise any or all of the
following rights, remedies and recourses:
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(a)
Entry Upon Mortgaged Property
. Enter upon the Mortgaged Property and take
exclusive possession thereof and of all books, records and accounts relating thereto. If
Grantor remains in possession of all or any part of the Mortgaged Property after an Event of
Default and without Beneficiarys prior written consent thereto, Beneficiary may invoke any
and all legal remedies to dispossess Grantor, including specifically one or more actions for
forcible entry and detainer, trespass to try title and writ of restitution. Nothing
contained in the foregoing sentence shall, however, be construed to impose any greater
obligation or any prerequisites to acquiring possession of the Mortgaged Property after an
Event of Default than would have existed in the absence of such sentence.
(b)
Operation of Mortgaged Property
. Hold, lease, manage, operate or otherwise use
or permit the use of the Mortgaged Property, either itself or by other Persons, firms or
entities, in such manner, for such time and upon such other terms as Beneficiary may deem to
be prudent and reasonable under the circumstances (making such repairs, alterations,
additions and improvements thereto and taking any and all other action with reference
thereto, from time to time, as Beneficiary shall deem necessary or desirable), and apply all
amounts collected by Trustee or Beneficiary in connection therewith in accordance with the
provisions of Section 8.8.
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(c)
Trustee or Receiver
. Prior to, upon or at any time after, commencement of any
legal proceedings hereunder, make application to a court of competent jurisdiction as a
matter of strict right and without notice to Grantor or regard to the adequacy of the
Mortgaged Property for the satisfaction of the Obligations for appointment of a receiver of
the Mortgaged Property, and Grantor does hereby irrevocably consent to such appointment.
Any such receiver shall have all the usual powers and duties of receivers in similar cases,
including the full power to rent, maintain and otherwise operate the Mortgaged Property upon
such terms as may be approved by the court.
(d)
Other
. Exercise any and all other rights, remedies and recourses granted under
this Deed of Trust.
8.2
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Remedies Cumulative, Concurrent and Nonexclusive
. Beneficiary shall have all rights,
remedies and recourses granted in the Pipelines Agreement and, subject to the rights of any
Lienholder arising under or pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of the
SNDA, the Deed of Trust and same (a) shall be cumulative and concurrent; (b) may be pursued
separately, successively or concurrently against Grantor or others obligated under this Deed
of Trust, or against the Mortgaged Property, or against any one or more of them, at the sole
discretion of Beneficiary; (c) may be exercised as often as occasion therefor shall arise, it
being agreed by Grantor that the exercise or failure to exercise any of same shall in no event
be construed as a waiver or release thereof or of any other right, remedy or recourse; and (d)
are intended to be, and shall be, nonexclusive.
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8.3
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Obligations
. Neither Grantor, any other Partnership Entity (as defined in the
Pipelines Agreement) nor any other Person hereafter obligated for performance or fulfillment
of all or any of the Obligations shall be relieved of such obligation by reason of (a) the
failure of Trustee to comply with any request of Grantor or any other Person to enforce any
provisions of this Deed of Trust; (b) the release, regardless of consideration, of the
Mortgaged Property or the addition of any other property to the Mortgaged Property; (c) any
agreement or stipulation between any subsequent owner of the Mortgaged Property and
Beneficiary extending, renewing, rearranging or in any other way modifying the terms of the
Security Documents without first having obtained the consent of, given notice to or paid any
consideration to Grantor or such other Person, and in such event Grantor and all such other
Persons shall continue to be liable to make payment according to the terms of any such
extension or modification agreement unless expressly released and discharged in writing by
Beneficiary; or (d) by any other act or occurrence save and except the complete fulfillment of
all of the Obligations.
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8.4
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Release of and Resort to Collateral
. Beneficiary may release, regardless of
consideration, any part of the Mortgaged Property without, as to the remainder, in any way
impairing, affecting, subordinating or releasing the lien or security interest created in or
evidenced by this Deed of Trust or their stature as a lien and security interest in and to the
Mortgaged Property.
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8.5
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Waiver of Redemption, Notice and Marshalling of Assets
. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, Grantor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives and releases (a)
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all benefits that might accrue to Grantor by virtue of any present or future law exempting
the Mortgaged Property from attachment, levy or sale on execution or providing for any
appraisement, valuation, stay of execution, exemption from civil process, redemption or
extension of time for payment; (b) all notices of any Event of Default or of Trustees
election to exercise or his actual exercise of any right, remedy or recourse provided for
under this Deed of Trust; and (c) any right to a marshalling of assets or a sale in inverse
order of alienation.
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8.6
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Limitation on New Mexico Redemption
. Pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 39-5-19 (1965),
the redemption period after foreclosure sale for any Mortgaged Property situated in or
otherwise subject to the laws of the State of New Mexico shall be limited to one (1) month.
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8.7
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Discontinuance of Proceedings
. In case Beneficiary shall have proceeded to invoke
any right, remedy or recourse permitted under this Deed of Trust and shall thereafter elect to
discontinue or abandon same for any reason, Beneficiary shall have the unqualified right so to
do and, in such an event, Grantor and Beneficiary shall be restored to their former positions
with respect to the Obligations, the Security Documents, the Mortgaged Property and otherwise,
and the rights, remedies, recourses and powers of Beneficiary shall continue as if same had
never been invoked.
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8.8
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Application of Proceeds
. Subject, in each case, to applicable law and the rights of
any Lienholder arising under or pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of
the SNDA (including, without limitation, the right to receive payments otherwise due to HEP
under the terms of the Pipelines Agreement), the proceeds and other amounts generated by the
holding, operating or other use of, the Mortgaged Property shall be applied by Trustee or
Beneficiary (or the receiver, if one is appointed) to the extent that funds are so available
therefrom in the following orders of priority:
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(a)
first, to the payment of the costs and expenses of taking possession of the Mortgaged
Property and of holding, using, leasing, repairing and improving the same, including without
limitation (i) trustees and receivers fees, (ii) court costs, (iii) attorneys and
accountants fees, and (iv) the payment of any and all Impositions, liens, security
interests or other rights, titles or interests equal or superior to the lien and security
interest of this Deed of Trust (except those to which the Mortgaged Property has been sold
subject to and without in any way implying Beneficiarys prior consent to the creation
thereof);
(b)
second, to the payment of all amounts which may be due to Beneficiary with respect to
the Obligations;
(c)
third, to the extent permitted by law, funds are available therefor out of the proceeds
generated by the holding, operating or other use of the Mortgaged Property and known by
Beneficiary, to the payment of any indebtedness or obligation secured by a subordinate deed
of trust on or security interest in the Mortgaged Property; and
(d)
fourth, to Grantor.
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8.9
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INDEMNITY
. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION TAKEN BY TRUSTEE AND/OR BENEFICIARY
PURSUANT TO THIS DEED OF TRUST, TRUSTEE AND/OR BENEFICIARY AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, PARTNERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, ATTORNEYS,
ACCOUNTANTS AND EXPERTS (COLLECTIVELY THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
LOSS SUSTAINED BY GRANTOR RESULTING FROM (i) AN ASSERTION THAT TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR
INDEMNIFIED PARTY HAS RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE OPERATIONS OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY CLAIMED BY
THIRD PERSONS OR (ii) ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR INDEMNIFIED PARTY IN
ADMINISTERING, MANAGING, OPERATING OR CONTROLLING THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY, INCLUDING IN EITHER
CASE SUCH LOSS WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR AN
INDEMNIFIED PARTY OR WHICH MAY RESULT FROM STRICT LIABILITY, WHETHER UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR
OTHERWISE, UNLESS SUCH LOSS IS CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR BAD FAITH
OF TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY NOR SHALL TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY AND/OR ANY
INDEMNIFIED PARTY BE OBLIGATED TO PERFORM OR DISCHARGE ANY OBLIGATION, DUTY OR LIABILITY OF
GRANTOR. GRANTOR SHALL AND DOES HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY AND EACH OF
THEIR RESPECTIVE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FOR, AND TO HOLD THEM HARMLESS FROM, ANY AND ALL LOSSES
WHICH MAY OR MIGHT BE INCURRED BY TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR INDEMNIFIED PARTY BY REASON OF THIS
DEED OF TRUST OR THE EXERCISE OF RIGHTS OR REMEDIES HEREUNDER, INCLUDING SUCH LOSSES WHICH MAY
RESULT FROM THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR AN INDEMNIFIED PARTY OR WHICH
MAY RESULT FROM STRICT LIABILITY, WHETHER UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR OTHERWISE, UNLESS SUCH LOSS
IS CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR BAD FAITH OF TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY OR
INDEMNIFIED PARTY. SHOULD TRUSTEE, BENEFICIARY AND/OR ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY MAKE ANY
EXPENDITURE ON ACCOUNT OF ANY SUCH LOSSES, THE AMOUNT THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
COSTS, EXPENSES AND REASONABLE ATTORNEYS FEES, SHALL BE A DEMAND OBLIGATION (WHICH OBLIGATION
GRANTOR HEREBY EXPRESSLY PROMISES TO PAY) OWING BY GRANTOR TO TRUSTEE AND/OR BENEFICIARY AND
SHALL BEAR INTEREST FROM THE DATE EXPENDED UNTIL PAID AT THE HIGHEST RATE ALLOWED BY LAW,
SHALL BE A PART OF THE OBLIGATIONS AND SHALL BE SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST. THE
LIABILITIES OF GRANTOR AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 8.9 SHALL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OF THIS
DEED OF TRUST.
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8.10
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Limitations on Indemnifications
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(a)
To the extent, if at all, but only to the extent, that NMSA 1978, Section 56-7-1 (1971),
as amended from time to time, is applicable to this Deed of Trust or any indemnification
agreements herein, any agreement to indemnify any indemnitee given in this Deed of Trust,
regardless of whether such agreement to indemnify makes reference to this or any other
limitation provision, will not extend to liability, claims, damages, losses or expenses,
including attorneys fees, arising out of (i) the preparation or approval of maps, drawings,
opinions, reports, surveys, change orders, designs or specifications by such indemnitee, or
the agents or employees of such indemnitee, or (ii) the giving of or the failure to give
directions or instructions by such indemnitee, or the agents or employees of such
indemnitee, where such giving or failure to give directions or instructions is the primary
cause of bodily injury to persons or damage to property.
(b)
To the extent, if at all, but only to the extent, that NMSA 1978, Section 56-7-2 (1999),
as amended from time to time, is applicable to this Deed of Trust or any indemnification
agreements herein, or agreement to indemnify any indemnitee given in this Deed of Trust,
regardless of whether such undertaking or agreement to indemnify makes reference to this or
any other limitation provision, this Deed of Trust does not purport to indemnify such
indemnitee against loss or liability for damages arising from: (i) the sole or concurrent
negligence of such indemnitee or the agents or employees of such indemnitee; (ii) the sole
or concurrent negligence of an independent contractor who is directly responsible to such
indemnitee; or (iii) an accident that occurs in operations carried on at the direction or
under the supervision of such indemnitee, an employee or representative of such indemnitee
or in accordance with methods and means specified by such indemnitee or the employees or
representatives of such indemnitee.
ARTICLE 9
SECURITY AGREEMENT
9.1
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Security Interest
. This Deed of Trust shall be construed as a deed of trust on real
property and it shall (subject to the Senior Liens) also constitute and serve as a Security
Agreement on personal property within the meaning of, and shall constitute a security
interest under, the Uniform Commercial Code (as the same is codified and in effect in New
Mexico) with respect to the Personalty, Fixtures and Leases. To this end, Grantor has
GRANTED, BARGAINED, CONVEYED, ASSIGNED, TRANSFERRED, AND SET OVER, and by these presents does
GRANT, BARGAIN, CONVEY, ASSIGN, TRANSFER AND SET OVER, unto Trustee and unto Beneficiary, a
security interest in all of Grantors right, title and interest in, to and under the
Personalty, Fixtures and Leases to secure the full and timely performance and discharge of the
Obligations, subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances.
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9.2
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Financing Statements
. Grantor hereby authorizes Beneficiary to file such Financing
Statements, and Grantor hereby agrees to execute and deliver such further assurances as
Beneficiary may, from time to time, consider reasonably necessary to create, perfect and
preserve Beneficiarys security interest herein granted and Beneficiary may cause such
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statements and assurances to be recorded and filed, at such times and places as may be
required or permitted by law to so create, perfect and preserve such security interest.
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9.3
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Uniform Commercial Code Remedies
. Subject, in each case, to the rights of any
Lienholder under or pursuant to the Senior Liens, and the terms and provisions of the SNDA and
this Deed of Trust, Beneficiary and/or Trustee shall have all the rights, remedies and
recourses (other than auction and sale rights) with respect to the Personalty, Fixtures and
Leases afforded to it by the aforesaid Uniform Commercial Code (as the same is codified and in
effect in New Mexico) in addition to, and not in limitation of, the other rights, remedies and
recourses afforded by this Deed of Trust.
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9.4
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No Obligation of Trustee or Beneficiary
. The assignment and security interest herein
granted shall not be deemed or construed to constitute Trustee or Beneficiary as a trustee in
possession of the Mortgaged Property, to obligate Trustee or Beneficiary to lease the
Mortgaged Property or attempt to do same, or to take any action, incur any expense or perform
or discharge any obligation, duty or liability whatsoever.
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9.5
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Fixture Filing
. This Deed of Trust shall constitute a fixture filing for all
purposes of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, as codified and in effect in New Mexico.
All or part of the Mortgaged Property are or are to become fixtures; information concerning
the security interest herein granted may be obtained at the addresses set forth on the first
page hereof. The address of the Secured Party (Beneficiary) is the address set forth in
Section 1.1(b) and the address of the Debtor (Grantor) is the address set forth in the opening
paragraph of this Deed of Trust.
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9.6
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Satisfaction and Release
. If (a) all Obligations secured hereby shall be paid,
performed and satisfied in full, (b) the Mortgaged Property (or any portion thereof, in which
case the provisions of clauses (i) through (iv) below shall be applicable only to such
portion) shall be sold, consigned, conveyed or transferred in accordance with the provisions
of the Pipelines Agreement, and/or (c) the Pipelines Agreement shall be terminated, cancelled
or otherwise expire, and the Obligations of the Partnership Entities (as defined in the
Pipelines Agreement) set forth in Section 2(f) of the Pipelines Agreement shall no longer be
applicable, and/or (d) at any time Grantors or HEPs (in the event Grantor does not have a
stand-alone credit rating) senior unsecured debt has an Investment Grade Rating (as
hereinafter defined) from both Moodys Investors Service, Inc. (
Moodys
) and
Standard & Poors Ratings Group (
S&P
) (or any successor to the rating business of
either thereof), then (i) this Deed of Trust shall be null and void, (ii) the liens and
security interests created by this Deed of Trust shall be released as promptly as practicable,
(iii) the Mortgaged Property shall revert to Grantor (or the transferee in the case of clause
(b) above) free and clear of the liens and security interests created by this Deed of Trust,
and (iv) Beneficiary and Trustee (as applicable) shall execute and deliver, or cause to be
executed and delivered, instruments of satisfaction and release that are reasonably requested
by Grantor. Otherwise, this Deed of Trust shall remain and continue in full force and effect.
As used in this Section 9.6, the term Investment Grade Rating shall mean a rating equal to
or higher than Baa3 (or the equivalent) by Moodys, or BBB- (or the equivalent) by S&P.
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ARTICLE 10
CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE
10.1
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No Required Action
. Trustee shall not be required to take any action toward the
execution and enforcement of the trust hereby created or to institute, appear in or defend any
action, suit or other proceeding in connection therewith where in his opinion such action will
be likely to involve him in expense or liability, unless requested so to do by a written
instrument signed by Beneficiary and, if Trustee so requests, unless Trustee is tendered
security and indemnity satisfactory to him against any and all costs, expense and liabilities
arising therefrom. Trustee shall not be responsible for the execution, acknowledgment or
validity of the Security Documents, or for the proper authorization thereof, or for the
sufficiency of the lien and security interest purported to be created hereby, and makes no
representation in respect thereof or in respect of the rights, remedies and recourses of
Beneficiary.
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10.2
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Certain Rights
. With the approval of Beneficiary, Trustee shall have the right to
take any and all of the following actions: (a) to select, employ and advise with counsel (who
may be, but need not be, counsel for Beneficiary) upon any matters arising hereunder,
including the preparation, execution and interpretation of the Security Documents, and shall
be fully protected in relying as to legal matters on the advice of counsel; (b) to execute any
of the trusts and powers hereof and to perform any duty hereunder either directly or through
his agents or attorneys; (c) to select and employ, in and about the execution of his duties
hereunder, suitable accountants, engineers and other experts, agents and attorneys-in-fact,
either corporate or individual, not regularly in the employ of Trustee, and Trustee shall not
be answerable for any act, default or misconduct of any such accountant, engineer or other
expert, agent or attorney-in-fact, if selected with reasonable care, or for any error of
judgment or act done by Trustee in good faith, or be otherwise responsible or accountable
under any circumstances whatsoever, except for Trustees gross negligence or bad faith; and
(d) to take any and all other lawful action as Beneficiary may instruct Trustee to take to
protect or enforce Beneficiarys rights hereunder. Trustee shall not be personally liable in
case of entry by him, or anyone entering by virtue of the powers herein granted him, upon the
Mortgaged Property for debts contracted or liability or damages incurred in the management or
operation of the Mortgaged Property. Trustee shall have the right to rely on any instrument,
document or signature authorizing or supporting any action taken or proposed to be taken by
him hereunder, believed by him in good faith to be genuine. Trustee shall be entitled to
reimbursement for expenses incurred by him in the performance of his duties hereunder and to
reasonable compensation for such of his services hereunder as shall be rendered. Grantor
will, from time to time, pay the compensation due to Trustee hereunder and reimburse Trustee
for, and save him harmless against, any and all liability and expenses which may be incurred
by him in the performance of his duties.
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10.3
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Retention of Moneys
. All moneys received by Trustee shall, until used or applied as
herein provided, be held in trust for the purposes for which they were received, but need not
be segregated in any manner from any other moneys (except to the extent required by
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law) and Trustee shall be under no liability for interest on any moneys received by him
hereunder.
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10.4
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Successor Trustees
. Trustee may resign by the giving of notice of such resignation
in writing to Beneficiary. If Trustee shall die, resign or become disqualified from acting in
the execution of this trust, or shall fail or refuse to execute the same when requested by
Beneficiary so to do, or if, for any reason, Beneficiary shall prefer to appoint a substitute
trustee to act instead of the aforenamed Trustee, Beneficiary shall have full power to appoint
a substitute trustee and, if preferred, several substitute trustees in succession who shall
succeed to all the estates, properties, rights, powers and duties of the aforenamed Trustee.
Such appointment may be executed by any authorized agent of Beneficiary, and if such
Beneficiary be a corporation and such appointment be executed in its behalf by any officer of
such corporation, such appointment shall be conclusively presumed to be executed with
authority and shall be valid and sufficient without proof of any action by the Board of
Directors or any superior officer of the corporation. Grantor hereby ratifies and confirms
any and all acts which the aforenamed Trustee, or his successor or successors in this trust,
shall do lawfully by virtue hereof.
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10.5
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Perfection of Appointment
. Should any deed, conveyance or instrument of any nature
be required from Grantor by any successor Trustee to more fully and certainly vest in and
confirm to such new Trustee such estates, rights, powers and duties, then, upon request by
such Trustee, any and all such deeds, conveyances and instruments shall be made, executed,
acknowledged and delivered and shall be caused to be recorded and/or filed by Grantor.
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10.6
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Succession Instruments
. Any new Trustee appointed pursuant to any of the provisions
hereof shall, without any further act, deed or conveyance, become vested with all the estates,
properties, rights, powers and trusts of its or his predecessor in the rights hereunder with
like effect as if originally named as Trustee herein; but nevertheless, upon the written
request of Beneficiary or of the successor Trustee, the Trustee ceasing to act shall execute
and deliver an instrument transferring to such successor Trustee, upon the trusts herein
expressed, all the estates, properties, rights, powers and trusts of the Trustee so ceasing to
act, and shall duly assign, transfer and deliver any of the property and moneys held by such
Trustee to the successor Trustee so appointed in its or his place.
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10.7
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No Representation by Trustee
. By accepting or approving anything required to be
observed, performed or fulfilled or to be given to Trustee or Beneficiary pursuant to the
Security Documents, including but not limited to, any officers certificate, balance sheet,
statement of profit and loss or other financial statement, survey, appraisal or insurance
policy, neither Trustee nor Beneficiary shall be deemed to have warranted, consented to, or
affirmed the sufficiency, legality, effectiveness or legal effect of the same, or of any term,
provision or condition thereof, and such acceptance or approval thereof shall not be or
constitute any warranty, consent or affirmation with respect thereto by Trustee or
Beneficiary.
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ARTICLE 11
MISCELLANEOUS
11.1
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Performance at Grantors Expense
. The cost and expense of performing or complying
with any and all of the Obligations shall be borne solely by Grantor and/or the other
Partnership Entities to the extent provided in the Pipelines Agreement.
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11.2
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Survival of Obligations
. Each and all of the Obligations shall survive the execution
and delivery of the Security Documents and shall continue in full force and effect until the
Obligations have been performed and discharged in full.
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11.3
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Further Assurances
. Grantor, upon the request of Trustee or Beneficiary, will
execute, acknowledge, deliver and record and/or file such further instruments and do such
further acts as may be necessary, desirable or proper to carry out more effectively the
purpose of the Security Documents and to subject to the liens and security interests thereof
any property intended by the terms thereof to be covered thereby, including specifically but
without limitation, any renewals, additions, substitutions, replacements, betterments or
appurtenances to the then Mortgaged Property.
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11.4
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Recording and Filing
. Grantor will cause the Security Documents and all amendments
and supplements thereto and substitutions therefor to be recorded, filed, re-recorded and
refiled in such manner and in such places as Trustee or Beneficiary shall reasonably request,
and will pay all such recording, filing, re-recording and refiling taxes, fees and other
charges.
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11.5
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Notices
. All notices or other communications required or permitted to be given
pursuant to this Deed of Trust shall be in writing and shall be considered as properly given
if mailed by first-class United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified with
return receipt requested, or by delivering same in person to the intended addressee or by
prepaid telegram. Notice so mailed shall be effective two days following its deposit. Notice
given in any other manner shall be effective only if and when received by the addressee. For
purposes of notice, the addresses of Beneficiary and Grantor shall be as set forth in Section
1.1(b) and the opening paragraph hereinabove, respectively; provided, however, that either
party shall have the right to change its address for notice hereunder to any other location
within the continental United States by the giving of thirty (30) days notice to the other
party in the manner set forth hereinabove.
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11.6
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No Waiver
. Any failure by Trustee or Beneficiary to insist, or any election by
Trustee or Beneficiary not to insist, upon strict performance by Grantor of any of the terms,
provisions or conditions of the Security Documents shall not be deemed to be a waiver of same
or of any other terms, provision or condition thereof and Trustee or Beneficiary shall have
the right at any time or times thereafter to insist upon strict performance by Grantor of any
and all of such terms, provisions and conditions.
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11.7
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Beneficiarys Right to Perform the Obligations
. If Grantor shall fail, refuse or
neglect to make any payment or perform any act required by the Security Documents (after
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giving effect to any applicable notice and cure period), then at any time thereafter, and
without further notice to or demand upon Grantor and without waiving or releasing any other
right, remedy or recourse Beneficiary may have because of same, Beneficiary may (but shall
not be obligated to) make such payment or perform such act for the account of and at the
expense of Grantor, and shall have the right to enter upon or in the Real Property for such
purpose and to take all such action thereon and with respect to the Mortgaged Property as it
may deem necessary or appropriate but in any case subject to the rights of any Lienholder
arising under or pursuant to the Senior Liens and the terms and provisions of the SNDA. If
Beneficiary shall elect to pay any Imposition or other sums due with reference to the
Mortgaged Property, Beneficiary may do so in reliance on any bill, statement or assessment
procured from the appropriate Governmental Entity or other issuer thereof without inquiring
into the accuracy or validity thereof. Similarly, in making any payments to protect the
security intended to be created by the Security Documents, Beneficiary shall not be bound to
inquire into the validity of any apparent or threatened adverse title, lien, encumbrance,
claim or charge before making an advance for the purpose of preventing or removing the same.
Grantor shall indemnify Beneficiary for all losses, expenses, damage, claims and causes of
action, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred or accruing by reason of any acts
performed by Beneficiary pursuant to the provisions of this Section 11.7 or by reason of any
other provision in the Security Documents. All sums paid by Beneficiary pursuant to this
Section 11.7 and all other sums expended by Beneficiary to which it shall be entitled to be
indemnified, together with interest thereon at the maximum rate allowed by law from the date
of such payment or expenditure, shall be secured by the Security Documents and shall be paid
by Grantor to Beneficiary upon demand.
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Covenants Running with the Land
. All Obligations contained in the Security Documents
are intended by the parties to be, and shall be construed as, covenants running with the
Mortgaged Property.
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11.9
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Successors and Assigns
. All of the terms of the Security Documents shall apply to,
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties thereto, their successors and assigns,
and all other Persons claiming by, through or under them.
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11.10
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Severability
. The Security Documents are intended to be performed in accordance
with, and only to the extent permitted by, all applicable Legal Requirements. If any
provision of any of the Security Documents or the application thereof to any Person or
circumstance shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable neither the
remainder of the instrument in which such provision is contained nor the application of such
provision to other Persons or circumstances nor the other instruments referred to hereinabove
shall be affected thereby, but rather shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by
law.
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11.11
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Entire Agreement and Modification
. The Security Documents contain the entire
agreements between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof and all prior
agreements relative thereto which are not contained herein or therein are terminated.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Grantor and, by its acceptance hereof,
Beneficiary hereby acknowledge and agree that in the event that any of the terms or
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provisions of this Deed of Trust conflict with any terms or provisions of the Pipelines
Agreement, the terms or provisions of the Pipelines Agreement shall govern and control for
all purposes. The Security Documents may not be amended, revised, waived, discharged,
released or terminated orally but only by a written instrument or instruments (a) executed
by the party against which enforcement of the amendment, revision, waiver, discharge,
release or termination is asserted, and (b) consented to by the Lienholders to the extent
any such amendment, revision, waiver, discharge, release or termination would be materially
adverse to the rights of any such Lienholder. Any alleged amendment, revision, waiver,
discharge, release or termination which is not so documented shall not be effective as to
any party.
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11.12
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Counterparts
. This Deed of Trust may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be an original but all of which together shall constitute but one
instrument.
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11.13
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Applicable Law
. This Deed of Trust shall be construed and enforced in accordance
with and governed by the laws of the State of Texas and the laws of the United States of
America, except that to the extent that the law of the state in which a portion of the
Mortgaged Property is located (or which is otherwise applicable to a portion of the Mortgaged
Property) necessarily or appropriately governs with respect to procedural and substantive
matters relating to the creation, perfection and enforcement of the liens, security interests
and other rights and remedies of Trustee on behalf of Beneficiary or Beneficiary granted
herein, the laws of such state shall apply as to that portion of the Mortgaged Property
located in (or otherwise subject to the laws of) such state.
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11.14
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No Partnership
. Nothing contained in the Security Documents is intended to, or
shall be construed as, creating to any extent and in any manner whatsoever, any partnership,
joint venture, or association between Grantor, Trustee and Beneficiary, or in any way make
Beneficiary or Trustee coprincipals with Grantor with reference to the Mortgaged Property, and
any inferences to the contrary are hereby expressly negated.
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Headings
. The Article, Section and Subsection entitlements hereof are inserted for
convenience of reference only and shall in no way alter, modify or define, or be used in
construing, the text of such Articles, Sections or Subsections.
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Waiver of Stay, Moratorium, and Similar Rights
. Grantor agrees, to the full extent
that it may lawfully do so, that it will not at any time insist upon or plead or in any way
take advantage of any appraisement, valuation, stay, marshalling of assets, extension,
redemption or moratorium law now or hereafter in force and effect so as to prevent or hinder
the enforcement of the provisions of this Deed of Trust or the indebtedness secured hereby, or
any agreement between Grantor and Beneficiary or any rights or remedies Beneficiary may have
thereunder, hereunder or by law.
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11.17
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Transfer of Mortgaged Property
. No sale, lease, exchange, assignment, conveyance or
other transfer (each, a
Transfer
) of the Mortgaged Property will extinguish the lien
or security interest created by this Deed of Trust, except to the extent provided in Section
9.6 of this Deed of Trust or in the Pipelines Agreement. As a condition to any Transfer,
Beneficiary may (a) require the express assumption of the Obligations by the transferee
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(with or without the release of Grantor from liability in respect thereof), and (b) require
the execution of an assumption agreement, modification agreements, supplemental security
documents and financing statements satisfactory in form and substance to Beneficiary.
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Estoppel Certificates
. Grantor and Beneficiary agree to execute and deliver from
time to time, upon the request of the other party, a certificate regarding the status of the
Pipelines Agreement, consisting of statements, if true (or if not, specifying why not), (a)
that the Pipelines Agreement is in full force and effect, (b) the date through which payments
have been paid, (c) the date of the commencement of the term of the Pipelines Agreement, (d)
the nature of any amendments or modifications of the Pipelines Agreement, (e) to such partys
actual knowledge without investigation, no default, or state of facts which with the passage
of time or notice (or both) would constitute a default, exists under the Pipelines Agreement,
(f) to such partys actual knowledge without investigation, no setoffs, recoupments,
estoppels, claims or counterclaims exist against the other party under the Pipelines
Agreement, and (g) such other factual matters as may be reasonably requested.
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11.19
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Final Agreement
. Grantor acknowledges receipt of a copy of this instrument at the
time of execution hereof. Grantor acknowledges that, except as incorporated in writing in
this Deed of Trust, there are not, and were not, and no persons are or were authorized to make
any representations, understandings, stipulations, agreements or promises, oral or written,
with respect to the matters addressed in this Deed of Trust. THE WRITTEN AGREEMENTS HEREIN
REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF
AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL
AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
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11.20
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Other New Mexico Provisions
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(a)
In addition to the requirements for giving notice set forth elsewhere in this
instrument, all notices shall be sent by regular, first-class United States mail, postage
prepaid.
(b)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this instrument, the appointment
of a receiver for the Mortgaged Property shall be in accordance with the New Mexico
Receivership Act, §44-8-1, et seq., NMSA 1978.
(c)
To the extent this instrument constitutes a deed of trust, it is subject to the New
Mexico Deed of Trust Act, §48-10-1, et seq., NMSA 1978.
(d)
To the extent this instrument constitutes a mortgage, the grant of the mortgage is made
with mortgage covenants and upon the statutory mortgage condition, for the breach of which,
except as otherwise provided herein, this instrument is subject to foreclosure as provided
by law.
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(e)
For Security Agreement and Fixture Filing purposes, (i) the Debtors name is
Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C., whose address is shown on the first page of this instrument; (ii)
the Secured Partys name is Holly Corporation, whose address is shown in Section 1.1(b) of
this instrument; (iii) this instrument covers materials, supplies, equipment, apparatus and
other items that are, or are to become, fixtures; and (iv) the real property to which such
fixtures are related is attached to this instrument as
Exhibit A
.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
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WITNESS THE EXECUTION HEREOF as of the date first above written.
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LOVINGTON-ARTESIA, L.L.C.
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By:
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HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS OPERATING, L.P., its
sole member
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By:
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HEP LOGISTICS GP, L.L.C., its general partner
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HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P., its sole member
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By:
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HEP LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, L.P., its general
partner
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By:
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HOLLY LOGISTIC SERVICES, L.L.C., its general
partner
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By:
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/s/ David G. Blair
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David G. Blair,
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Senior Vice President
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EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF GRANTOR:
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26-1583770
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ORGANIZATIONAL NUMBER OF GRANTOR:
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4469488
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Signature Page Subordinated Mortgage
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
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§
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COUNTY OF DALLAS
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on
May 28
, 2009, by David G. Blair, Senior
Vice President of Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, general
partner of HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, general partner of Holly
Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, sole member o HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a
Delaware limited liability company, general partner of Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P., a
Delaware limited partnership, sole member of Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
liability company, on behalf of said limited liability companies and limited partnership.
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/s/ Deborah G. Arthur
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Notary Public, State of Texas
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My Commission Expires:
Acknowledgment Page Subordinated Mortgage
EXHIBIT A
PIPELINE FEE LAND
None.
A-1
EXHIBIT B
PIPELINE LEASES
None
B-1
EXHIBIT C
PIPELINE EASEMENTS AND GRANTS
16 LAC CRUDE PIPELINE NEW MEXICO
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Original
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Original
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Document
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Document
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Recording
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Grantor
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Grantee
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Type
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Date
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Date
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County
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Book/ Page
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Norris Land & Cattle Co, LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Pipeline Right of
Way & Easement
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9/15/2008
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12/5/2008
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Lea
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1611/276
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Eidson Ranch, Inc.
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Pipeline Right of
Way & Easement
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9/29/2008
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12/5/2008
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Lea
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1611/262
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City of Lovlngton
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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2/2/2009
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2/10/2009
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Lea
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1618/802
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W.A. Hudson II, et a!.
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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7/10/2008
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9/5/2008
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Lea
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1599/754
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H.B. Potash, LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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7/28/2008
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9/5/2008
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Lea
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1599/750
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State of New Mexico
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Grant of Right of
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9/22/2008
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N/R
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Lea/Eddy
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U.S.A./B.LM.
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Holly Energy Partners,
L.P.
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Right of Way
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9/3/2008
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N/R
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Lea/Eddy
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Olane & Ladoyce Caswell
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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7/10/2008
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9/5/2008
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Lea
Eddy
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1599/742
749/0574
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John R. Gray, LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way
Grant
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6/25/2008
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N/R
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Eddy
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Bogle Ltd. Co.
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/25/2008
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8/19/2008
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Eddy
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749/0584
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Albert Bach et al.
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/24/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0869
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Navajo Refining Co. LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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8/19/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0855
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Navajo Refining Co. LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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8/19/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0852
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Sybil A. Smith et al.
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/13/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0849
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Vernon Haldeman et ux
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/18/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0863
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Victor Haldeman et ux
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/26/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0866
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Chase Farms, LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/17/2008
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8/19/2008
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Eddy
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749/0581
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Montana Refining Company
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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7/2/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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C-1
EXHIBIT D
PIPELINE IMPROVEMENTS
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Lovington Station, including all mainline pump equipment, metering
equipment, suction manifold, and other associated equipment.
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Receipt manifold and meter equipment at the Navajo Refinery in Eddy
County, New Mexico.
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A sixteen-inch pipeline, approximately sixty-five miles in length.
Running from Lovington Station in Lea County, New Mexico to the Navajo
Refinery in Eddy County, New Mexico.
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EXHIBIT E
PIPELINE CONTRACTS
None.
E-1
EXHIBIT F
PERMITS AND LICENSES
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Lea County Road Department
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CR 122 Hummingbird Rd.
CR 126 Maljamar Rd.
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Permit for
Installation of
Utility Facilities
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6/24/2008
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RX080663
RX080662
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10 Yrs
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Eddy County Road Department
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CR 59 Bolton Road
CR 211 Old Loco Road
CR 214 Barnaval Drive
CR 217 Hagerman Cutoff
CR 219 Goat Ropers Road
CR 220 Square Lake Road
CR 208 Red Lake Road
CR 200 Karr Ranch Road
CR 209 Turkey Tract Road
CR 215 Kewanee Road
CR 202 Southern Union
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Permit for
Installation of
Utility Facilities
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6/11/2008
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RP-08-077
RP-08-078
RP-08-079
RP-08-080
RP-08-081
RP-08-082
RP-08-083
RP-08-084
RP-08-085
RP-08-086
RP-08-087
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Transportation
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NM State Highway 229
US Highway 82
NM State Highway 238
NM State Highway 483
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Permit for
Installation of
Utility Facilities
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2-15124
2-15125
2-15238
2-15239
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EXHIBIT G
PIPELINES
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A sixteen-inch pipeline, approximately sixty-five miles in length. Running from Lovington
Station in Lea County, New Mexico to the Navajo Refinery in Eddy County, New Mexico
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ATTACHMENT 1
FORM OF SUBORDINATION, NON-DISTURBANCE
AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT
After recording, return to
:
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attention: Jason B. Myers
SUBORDINATION, NON-DISTURBANCE
AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT
This Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (this
Agreement
) is
executed effective as of June 1, 2009, among Union Bank, N.A., in its capacity as
administrative agent (or any assignee of or successor to such administrative agent) under the
Credit Agreement (as defined below) and on behalf of the Credit Parties (as defined below)
(
Administrative Agent
), and Holly Corporation, a Delaware corporation (
Holly
).
RECITALS
:
A. Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
(
Operating
), the financial institutions party thereto from time to time (individually, a
Financial Institution
and collectively, the
Financial Institutions
), the
Financial Institutions issuing letters of credit thereunder from time to time, if any
(individually, an
Issuing Bank
and collectively, the
Issuing Banks
), the
Financial Institutions or any affiliate thereof that have entered into hedging arrangements with
Operating or any subsidiary thereof from time to time (individually, a
Swap Counterparty
and collectively, the
Swap Counterparties
and, together with Administrative Agent, the
Financial Institutions and the Issuing Banks, being collectively referred to herein as the
Credit Parties
) are parties to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated
as of August 27, 2007 (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented,
replaced, modified and/or restated from time to time, the
Credit Agreement
).
B. The Financial Institutions are the present owners and holders of certain promissory notes
dated February 25, 2008, executed by Operating and payable to the order of each such Financial
Institution (as heretofore and hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced,
modified, and/or restated from time to time and together with any additional notes issued under or
pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the
Notes
). Administrative Agent, for the ratable
benefit of the Credit Parties, is the beneficiary of that certain Line of Credit Mortgage, Security
Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Fixture Filing and Financing Statement dated effective
as of June 1, 2009 (as heretofore and hereafter renewed,
Attachment 1-1
extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time,
collectively, the
Senior Mortgages
), and the secured party under certain other security
agreements and documents entered into in connection with the Credit Agreement (as heretofore and
hereafter renewed, extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time
to time, the
Security Instruments
and, together with the Credit Agreement, the Notes, the
Senior Mortgages and any other documents, instruments and agreements executed and/or delivered in
connection with the Credit Agreement, collectively, the
Senior Loan Documents
).
C. Pursuant to the Senior Loan Documents and to secure the Notes and the other Secured
Obligations (as defined in the Senior Mortgages), Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
liability company (
Grantor
) and a subsidiary of Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware
limited partnership (
HEP
) granted a security interest and mortgage lien to or for the
benefit of Administrative Agent, covering the right, title and interest of Grantor in certain
property described in
Exhibits A through G
attached hereto (the
Property
).
D. Holly is the current owner of certain rights and interests under and pursuant to the
provisions of that certain Amended and Restated Intermediate Pipelines Agreement dated as of June 1,
2009, by and among Holly, Navajo Refining Company, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
liability company, HEP, Holly Energy PartnersOperating, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
(
Operating
), HEP Pipeline, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, Grantor, HEP
Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a
Delaware limited liability company, and HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability
company (together with any amendments, restatements or modifications from time to time made
thereto, the
Pipelines Agreement
).
E. Holly is the current beneficiary of certain liens and security interests in a portion of
the Property (the
Subordinated Liens
) under and pursuant to the provisions of that
certain Mortgage, Line of Credit Mortgage and Deed of Trust (with Security Agreement and Financing
Statement) (the
Holly Mortgage
) dated effective as of June 1, 2009 executed by
Grantor to John N. Patterson, Trustee, for the benefit of Holly, securing the Obligations (as
defined in the Holly Mortgage and referred to herein as the
HEP Obligations
), such Holly
Mortgage being recorded (or to be recorded) in various counties in the State of New Mexico.
F. Holly has agreed to subordinate its Subordinated Lien under the Holly Mortgage (but not,
pursuant to this Agreement, any of its rights and interests under the Pipelines Agreement) to (i)
the Senior Mortgages and the other Senior Loan Documents, and (ii) any other mortgage, deed of
trust or security instrument granted by a Purchaser (as defined in Section 3 below) or any
subsequent purchaser of any portion of the Mortgaged Property (as heretofore and hereafter renewed,
extended, amended, supplemented, replaced, modified, and/or restated from time to time, a
Future Senior Mortgage
) that secures debt and obligations of, and other extensions of
credit to, such Purchaser or purchaser (together with the Secured Obligations (as defined in the
Senior Mortgages), referred to herein as the
Senior Secured Obligations
) and
Administrative Agent has agreed that it and any such Purchaser at foreclosure of a Senior Mortgage
shall recognize and not disturb or extinguish the Holly Mortgage, all on the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
Attachment 1-2
AGREEMENTS
:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10) and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Administrative Agent
and Holly hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1.
Subordination of Holly Mortgage
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(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 3 and Section 4 hereof, the Subordinated Liens of
Holly under the Holly Mortgage and all of the terms, covenants and provisions of the Holly
Mortgage, and all rights, remedies and options of Holly thereunder, are and shall at all times
continue to be subject, subordinate and inferior in all respects to the Senior Loan Documents and
any Future Senior Mortgage and to the liens and security interests thereof and to all amendments,
modifications, and replacements thereof, with the same force and effect as if the Senior Loan
Documents, or if applicable, the Future Senior Mortgage, had been executed, delivered and recorded
prior to the execution, delivery and recordation of the Holly Mortgage. This Agreement is not
intended, and shall not be construed, to (i) subordinate the rights and interests of Holly under
the Pipelines Agreement (including Hollys right to quiet enjoyment under the Pipelines Agreement
or any claims, remedies or damages that may be due or available to, or become due or available to,
Holly under the Pipelines Agreement), or (ii) subordinate the Holly Mortgage to any mortgage, deed
of trust, assignment, security agreement, financing statement or other security document, other
than, with respect to clause (ii), the Senior Loan Documents and the Future Senior Mortgage.
Nothing in this Agreement shall impair, as between HEP, Operating, Grantor or any other Partnership
Entity (as defined in the Pipelines Agreement), on the one hand, and Holly, on the other hand, the
obligations of HEP, Operating, Grantor and any such other Partnership Entity, which are absolute
and unconditional, to perform the HEP Obligations in accordance with their terms.
(b) Notwithstanding anything herein or in the Holly Mortgage to the contrary, Holly hereby
acknowledges and agrees, and Grantor by its consent to this Agreement acknowledges and agrees, that
(i) in the event that any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement conflict with any terms or
provisions of the Holly Mortgage, the terms or provisions of this Agreement shall govern and
control for all purposes; and (ii) without the written prior consent of the Administrative Agent or
the beneficiary of any Future Senior Mortgage (together with the Credit Parties, the
Senior
Beneficiaries
), neither Holly nor Grantor (nor any future owner of the Mortgaged Property)
will amend, revise, supplement, replace, restate, or otherwise modify the Holly Mortgage if such
amendment, revision, supplement, replacement, restatement or other modification would be materially
adverse to the rights of any Senior Beneficiary.
2.
Relative Rights and Priorities
. Subject to the provisions of Section 1, Section 3
and Section 4 hereof:
(a) Until the Senior Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full, all commitments
to extend credit under the Credit Agreement (or if applicable, any agreement governing obligations
secured by a Future Senior Mortgage) have terminated, and all letters of credit issued thereunder
have been terminated and returned (the
Senior Obligations Payment Date
), Holly will not
(i) commence any foreclosure (whether a judicial foreclosure or non-
Attachment 1-3
judicial foreclosure) of the Holly Mortgage, (ii) accept a deed or assignment in lieu of
foreclosure, (iii) otherwise exercise any of its rights or remedies under the Holly Mortgage, or
(iv) take any Enforcement Action.
(b) Holly agrees that, until the Senior Obligations Payment Date has occurred:
(i) it will not take or cause to be taken any action, the purpose or effect of which is to
make any Subordinated Lien
pari passu
with or senior to, or to give Holly any preference or
priority relative to, the liens and security interests with respect to the Senior Secured
Obligations;
(ii) it will not oppose, object to, interfere with, hinder or delay, in any manner, whether by
judicial proceedings (including without limitation the filing of an Insolvency Proceeding (as
herein defined)) or otherwise, any foreclosure, sale, lease, exchange, transfer or other
disposition of the Mortgaged Property (as defined in the Holly Mortgage and with the same meaning
herein as therein defined) by any of the Senior Beneficiaries or any other Enforcement Action taken
by or on behalf of any of the Senior Beneficiaries;
(iii) it has
no right to
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direct any of the Senior Beneficiaries to exercise any right,
remedy or power with respect to the Mortgaged Property or pursuant to the Senior Loan Documents or
any Future Senior Mortgage or
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consent or object to the exercise by any of the Senior
Beneficiaries of any right, remedy or power with respect to the Mortgaged Property or pursuant to
the Senior Loan Documents or any Future Senior Mortgage or to the timing or manner in which any
such right is exercised or not exercised (or, to the extent they may have any such right described
in this clause (iii), whether as a junior lien creditor or otherwise, they hereby irrevocably waive
such right);
(iv) it will not institute any suit or other proceeding or assert in any suit, Insolvency
Proceeding or other proceeding any claim against any of the Senior Beneficiaries seeking damages
from or other relief by way of specific performance, instructions or otherwise, with respect to,
and none of the Senior Beneficiaries shall be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by
any of the Senior Beneficiaries with respect to the Mortgaged Property or pursuant to the Senior
Loan Documents or any Future Senior Mortgage; and
(v) the Senior Beneficiaries shall have the prior right to collect and receive any and all
proceeds which may be paid or distributed in respect of the Mortgaged Property in any Insolvency
Proceeding or otherwise arising from any sale or other disposition of the Mortgaged Property.
(c) Until the Senior Obligations Payment Date has occurred, Holly agrees that it shall not,
in, or in connection with, any Insolvency Proceeding, file any pleadings or motions, take any
position at any hearing or proceeding of any nature, or otherwise take any action whatsoever, in
each case, that is inconsistent with the terms or spirit of, or intent of the parties with respect
to, this Agreement, including, without limitation, with respect to the determination of any liens
or claims held by any of the Senior Beneficiaries (including the validity and enforceability
thereof) or the value of any claims of such parties under the United States Bankruptcy Code or
otherwise;
provided
that Holly may file a proof of claim in an Insolvency
Attachment 1-4
Proceeding, subject to the limitations contained in this Agreement and only if consistent with
the terms and the limitations imposed hereby;
provided
further
, that if no proof of
claim is filed in any Insolvency Proceeding with respect to the HEP Obligations by the 10th day
prior to the bar date for such proof of claim, the Senior Beneficiaries may (but shall have no duty
or obligation to), after notice to Holly, file such proof of claim, provided that the foregoing
shall not confer to any Senior Beneficiary the right to vote on behalf of Holly in any insolvency
proceeding.
(d) Until the Senior Obligations Payment Date has occurred, whether or not an Insolvency
Proceeding has been commenced by or against the owner of the Mortgaged Property, any of the Senior
Beneficiaries shall have the exclusive right to take and continue any Enforcement Action with
respect to the Mortgaged Property, without any consultation with or consent of Holly. Upon the
occurrence and during the continuance of a default or an event of default under the Senior Loan
Documents or any Future Senior Mortgage, any of the Senior Beneficiaries may take and continue any
Enforcement Action with respect to the Senior Secured Obligations and the Mortgaged Property in
such order and manner as they may determine in their sole discretion.
(e) To the extent required, Holly hereby consents to the liens and security interests created
by the Senior Mortgages and any Future Senior Mortgage, and Holly shall not object to or contest,
or support any other person or entity in contesting or objecting to, in any proceeding (including
without limitation, any Insolvency Proceeding), the validity, extent, perfection, priority or
enforceability of any lien or security interest in the Mortgaged Property granted in favor of any
of the Senior Beneficiaries. Notwithstanding any failure by any of the Senior Beneficiaries or
Holly or their respective representatives to perfect their liens in the Mortgaged Property or any
avoidance, invalidation or subordination by any third party or court of competent jurisdiction of
the liens in the Mortgaged Property granted in favor of any of the Senior Beneficiaries or Holly,
the priority and rights as between any of the Senior Beneficiaries and Holly and its
representatives with respect to the Mortgaged Property shall be as set forth herein.
As used in this Section 2, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
Enforcement Action
means any demand for payment or acceleration thereof, the
bringing of any lawsuit or other proceeding, the exercise of any rights and remedies, directly or
indirectly, with respect to any Mortgaged Property, any enforcement or foreclosure of any lien or
security interest, any sale in lieu of foreclosure, the taking of possession, exercise of any
offset, repossession, garnishment, sequestration or execution, any collection of any Mortgaged
Property, any notice to account debtors on any Mortgaged Property or the commencement or
prosecution of enforcement of any of the rights and remedies under the Senior Loan Documents or
applicable law, including without limitation the exercise of any rights of set-off or recoupment,
and the exercise of any rights or remedies of a secured creditor under the uniform commercial code
of any applicable jurisdiction, under the United States Bankruptcy Code, as amended from time to
time or otherwise; provided, that, neither the exercise or enforcement by Holly of its rights under
the Pipelines Agreement, nor the filing of a proof of claim in an Insolvency Proceeding, shall
constitute an Enforcement Action.
Attachment 1-5
Insolvency Proceeding
means any proceeding in respect of bankruptcy, insolvency,
winding up, receivership, dissolution or assignment for the benefit of creditors, in each of the
foregoing events whether under the United States Bankruptcy Code, as amended from time to time or
any similar federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership or
similar law.
3.
Recognition and Non-Disturbance of Holly Mortgage
. If Administrative Agent, any
other Credit Party or any other person (Administrative Agent, any other Credit Party or such other
person being herein called a
Purchaser
) shall become the owner of any part of the
Property by reason of the foreclosure (whether a judicial foreclosure or non-judicial foreclosure)
of a Senior Mortgage or the acceptance of a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise
(any of such being herein called a
Foreclosure Event
), then for so long as the Pipelines
Agreement is in effect, the Purchaser shall (i) recognize the Holly Mortgage, and the Holly
Mortgage shall not be terminated or affected thereby, but shall continue in full force and effect
upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in the Holly Mortgage, and (ii) be bound
by and subject to all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of the Holly Mortgage;
provided, that, the Holly Mortgage shall be subordinated to any Future Senior Mortgage, regardless
of whether such Future Senior Mortgage is a direct replacement of an existing Senior Mortgage or
Security Instrument, and any such Future Senior Mortgage shall be considered a Senior Mortgage
for purposes of this Agreement and the Holly Mortgage. Administrative Agent shall not claim, or
seek adjudication, that the Holly Mortgage has been terminated or otherwise adversely affected by
any Foreclosure Event.
4.
Pipelines Agreement
. Administrative Agent recognizes and confirms that the
Pipelines Agreement, and the rights and interests of Holly thereunder, shall in no way be
restricted, limited or otherwise affected by this Agreement, the Holly Mortgage, the Senior
Mortgages, any Future Senior Mortgage, the Security Instruments or any liens or security interests
thereof; provided, however, that, Holly agrees that nothing in the Pipelines Agreement shall (a)
prevent any Purchaser or subsequent purchaser from owning or operating the Mortgaged Property, so
long as such Purchaser or subsequent purchaser shall have assumed, and be in compliance with, the
Partnership Entities (as defined in the Pipelines Agreement) obligations under the Pipelines
Agreement and shall have executed an SNDA as defined in, and in accordance with, Article 6 of the
Holly Mortgage, or (b) be deemed to invalidate or require the release of any Senior Beneficiarys
liens in the Mortgaged Property in connection with the exercise by Holly of a purchase option under
the Pipelines Agreement or otherwise. Holly shall not amend, modify or supplement the Pipelines
Agreement without the prior written consent of the Majority Banks (as defined in the Credit
Agreement); provided, that, such amendments, modifications or supplements may be made without the
consent of the Majority Banks if such amendments, modifications or supplements (i) individually or
in the aggregate, are not materially adverse to the rights of the Administrative Agent or the
Financial Institutions, and (ii) individually or in the aggregate, do not materially decrease the
economic benefit that Operating would have otherwise received pursuant to such agreement.
Administrative Agent, both for itself and for any Purchaser, further agrees that upon any
Foreclosure Event, the Pipelines Agreement shall not be terminated or affected thereby, nor shall
Hollys right to ship or store petroleum products through the pipelines or in the terminals,
respectively, constituting a portion of the Property in accordance with the provisions of the
Pipelines Agreement (or any other rights of Holly under the Pipelines Agreement) be affected or
disturbed because of the Foreclosure
Attachment 1-6
Event, but rather the Pipelines Agreement shall continue in full force and effect as direct
obligations between the Purchaser and Holly, upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set
forth in the Pipelines Agreement. Neither Administrative Agent nor any Purchaser shall claim, or
seek adjudication, that the Pipelines Agreement has been terminated or otherwise adversely affected
by any Foreclosure Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Pipelines Agreement
is rejected in bankruptcy or is otherwise terminated, the Purchaser shall, promptly upon request by
Holly, enter into a Pipelines Agreement with Holly on substantially the same terms (and with
tariffs and minimum volumes commensurate with those then applicable under the Pipelines Agreement)
and conditions as the rejected or terminated Pipelines Agreement, but having a term commencing on
the date on which Purchaser acquired title to any portion of the Property. The immediately
preceding sentence shall be deemed to be a covenant running with the land and shall be binding on
any person or entity that acquires title to all or party of the Property by, through or under a
Senior Mortgage.
5.
Attornment With Respect to the Pipelines Agreement
. Upon the occurrence of any
Foreclosure Event, Holly shall attorn to the Purchaser, the Purchaser shall accept such attornment,
and the Purchaser and Holly shall be bound to each other under all of the terms, provisions,
covenants and conditions of the Pipelines Agreement;
provided
,
that
, except for
Hollys express rights and remedies under the Pipelines Agreement, in no event shall the Purchaser
be liable for any act, omission, default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty of HEP, Grantor
or any other Partnership Entity (as defined in the Pipelines Agreement) (or any owner of the
Mortgaged Property prior to such Purchaser) or obligations accruing prior to Purchasers actual
ownership of the Property. The provisions of this Agreement regarding attornment by Holly shall be
self-operative and effective without the necessity of execution of any new document on the part of
any party hereto or the respective heirs, legal representatives, successors or assigns of any such
party. Holly agrees, however, to execute and deliver upon the request of Purchaser, any instrument
or certificate which in the reasonable judgment of Purchaser may be necessary or appropriate to
evidence such attornment.
6.
Estoppel Certificate
. Holly agrees to execute and deliver from time to time, upon
the request of any of the Senior Beneficiaries, a certificate regarding the status of the Pipelines
Agreement, consisting of statements, if true (or if not, specifying why not), (a) that the
Pipelines Agreement is in full force and effect, (b) the date through which payments have been
paid, (c) the date of the commencement of the term of the Pipelines Agreement, (d) the nature of
any amendments or modifications of the Pipelines Agreement, (e) to Hollys actual knowledge without
investigation, no default, or state of facts which with the passage of time or notice (or both)
would constitute a default, exists under the Pipelines Agreement, (f) to Hollys actual knowledge
without investigation, no setoffs, recoupments, estoppels, claims or counterclaims exist against
HEP or any other Partnership Entity (as defined in the Pipelines Agreement) under the Pipelines
Agreement, and (g) such other factual matters as may be reasonably requested.
7.
[Intentionally Omitted]
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8.
Reliance on Notices
. Grantor agrees that Holly may rely upon any and all notices
from Administrative Agent or any Purchaser, even if such conflict with notices from Grantor.
Attachment 1-7
9.
Notices
. All notices, consents and other communications pursuant to the provisions
of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent by (a) registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (b) nationally recognized overnight delivery service, or
(c) telecopier, addressed as follows:
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If to Administrative Agent:
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Union Bank, N.A.
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445 South Figueroa Street, 15th Floor
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Los Angeles, California 90071
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Attention: Sean Murphy
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Telecopy: (213) 236-6823
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If to Holly:
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Holly Corporation
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100 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
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Dallas, Texas 75201-6927
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Attention: General Counsel
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Telecopy: (214) 871-3523
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Notice sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, shall be
deemed given and received on the third Business Day (hereinafter defined) after being deposited in
the United States mail, notice sent by nationally recognized overnight delivery service shall be
deemed given in conformity with this paragraph and received on the first Business Day after being
deposited with such delivery service, and notice given by telecopier shall be deemed given and
received upon actual receipt if received during the recipients normal business hours or at the
beginning of the recipients next Business Day after receipt if not received during the recipients
normal business hours. Each party may designate a change of address by notice to the other party.
Business Day
means a day upon which commercial banks are not authorized or required by
law to close in Dallas, Texas.
10.
Binding Effect
. This Agreement shall be binding upon Administrative Agent, Holly
and any Purchaser and inure to the benefit of the Senior Beneficiaries and Holly and their
respective successors and assigns. Grantor has assigned to Administrative Agent its rights
hereunder, and the Partnership Entities (as defined in the Pipelines Agreement) have assigned to
Administrative Agent their rights under the Pipelines Agreement by way of a collateral assignment.
The parties agree that any person that shall become the owner of any of the rights of Grantor
hereunder, or any of the rights of such Partnership Entities under the Pipelines Agreement by
reason of foreclosure (whether a judicial foreclosure or non-judicial foreclosure and including,
without limitation, Administrative Agent) or the acceptance of a deed or assignment in lieu of
foreclosure or otherwise shall (a) have the same rights as Grantor hereunder, and such Partnership
Entities under the Pipelines Agreement, including, without limitation, under this Section 10, and
(b) be bound by and subject to all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of this
Agreement.
11.
General Definitions
. The term
Administrative Agent
as used herein shall
include the successors and assigns of Administrative Agent. The term HEP as used herein shall
include the successors and assigns of HEP under the Pipelines Agreement, but shall not mean or
include Administrative Agent. The term
Property
as used herein shall mean the Property,
the improvements now or hereafter located thereon and the estates therein encumbered
Attachment 1-8
by the Senior Mortgages. The term
Holly
as used herein shall include the successors
and assigns of Holly hereunder and under the Pipelines Agreement including, without limitation, any
Holly Successor.
12.
Modifications
. This Agreement may not be modified in any manner or terminated
except by an instrument in writing executed by the parties hereto.
13.
Governing Law
. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws
of the State in which the Property is located.
14.
Duplicate Originals; Counterparts
. This Agreement may be executed in any number
of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This
Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed an
original instrument and all of such together shall constitute a single Agreement.
15.
Further Assurances
. Without unreasonable delay and to the extent requested by
HEP, subject to Section 4 hereof and Article 6 of the Holly Mortgage, Holly will enter into new
Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements, if necessary or advisable, to facilitate
the extension, amendment, supplement, restatement, replacement or refinancing of the indebtedness
under the Credit Agreement.
[REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.]
Attachment 1-9
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first
above written.
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT:
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UNION BANK, N.A.
, as Administrative Agent
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By:
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Name:
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Title:
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HOLLY:
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HOLLY CORPORATION
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By:
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Bruce R. Shaw
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Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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Attachment 1-10
GRANTORS CONSENT
The undersigned hereby consents to the foregoing Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment
Agreement and, without limitation, agrees to the provisions of Section 1 thereof.
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LOVINGTON-ARTESIA, L.L.C.
By: HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS
OPERATING,
L.P., its sole member
By: HEP LOGISTICS GP, L.L.C., its general partner
By: HOLLY ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P.,
its sole member
By: HEP LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, L.P.,
its general partner
By: HOLLY LOGISTIC SERVICES, L.L.C.,
its general partner
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By:
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David G. Blair,
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Senior Vice President
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Attachment 1-11
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
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§
§
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COUNTY OF DALLAS
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§
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THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged
before me on
, 2009, by
,
of Union Bank, N.A.,
a national banking association, as Administrative Agent,
on behalf of such banking association.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
Attachment 1-12
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
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§
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§
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COUNTY OF DALLAS
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THIS INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me on
, 2009, by Bruce R. Shaw, Senior
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Holly Corporation, a Delaware corporation, on behalf
of such corporation.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
Attachment 1-13
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
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§
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COUNTY OF DALLAS
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on
, 2009, by David G. Blair, Senior
Vice President of Holly Logistic Services, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, general
partner of HEP Logistics Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, general partner of Holly
Energy Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, sole member of HEP Logistics GP, L.L.C., a
Delaware limited liability company, general partner of Holly Energy Partners Operating, L.P., a
Delaware limited partnership, sole member of Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C., a Delaware limited
liability company, on behalf of said limited liability companies and limited partnership.
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
Attachment 1-14
EXHIBIT A
PIPELINE FEE LAND
None.
Attachment 1-15
EXHIBIT B
PIPELINE LEASES
None
Attachment 1-16
EXHIBIT C
PIPELINE EASEMENTS AND GRANTS
16 LAC CRUDE PIPELINE NEW MEXICO
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Original
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Original
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Document
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Document
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Recording
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Grantor
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Grantee
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Type
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Date
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Date
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County
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Book/ Page
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Norris Land & Cattle Co, LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Pipeline Right of
Way & Easement
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9/15/2008
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12/5/2008
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Lea
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1611/276
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Eidson Ranch, Inc.
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Pipeline Right of
Way & Easement
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9/29/2008
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12/5/2008
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Lea
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1611/262
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City of Lovlngton
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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2/2/2009
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2/10/2009
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Lea
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1618/802
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W.A. Hudson II, et a!.
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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7/10/2008
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9/5/2008
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Lea
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1599/754
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H.B. Potash, LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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7/28/2008
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9/5/2008
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Lea
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1599/750
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State of New Mexico
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Grant of Right of
Way
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9/22/2008
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N/R
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Lea/Eddy
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N/R
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U.S.A./B.LM.
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Holly Energy Partners,
L.P.
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Right of Way
Grant
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9/3/2008
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N/R
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Lea/Eddy
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N/R
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Olane & Ladoyce Caswell
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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7/10/2008
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9/5/2008
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Lea
Eddy
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1599/742
749/0574
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John R. Gray, LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way
Grant
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6/25/2008
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N/R
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Eddy
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N/R
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Bogle Ltd. Co.
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/25/2008
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8/19/2008
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Eddy
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749/0584
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Albert Bach et al.
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/24/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0869
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Navajo Refining Co. LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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8/19/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0855
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Navajo Refining Co. LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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8/19/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0852
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Sybil A. Smith et al.
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/13/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0849
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Vernon Haldeman et ux
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/18/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0863
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Victor Haldeman et ux
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/26/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0866
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Chase Farms, LLC
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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6/17/2008
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8/19/2008
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Eddy
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749/0581
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Montana Refining Company
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Lovington-Artesia, L.L.C.
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Right of Way &
Easement
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7/2/2008
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8/28/2008
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Eddy
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750/0860
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Attachment 1-17
EXHIBIT D
PIPELINE IMPROVEMENTS
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Lovington Station, including all mainline pump equipment, metering
equipment, suction manifold, and other associated equipment.
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Receipt manifold and meter equipment at the Navajo Refinery in Eddy
County, New Mexico.
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A sixteen-inch pipeline, approximately sixty-five miles in length.
Running from Lovington Station in Lea County, New Mexico to the Navajo
Refinery in Eddy County, New Mexico.
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Attachment 1-18
EXHIBIT E
PIPELINE CONTRACTS
None.
Attachment 1-19
EXHIBIT F
PERMITS AND LICENSES
16 LAC CRUDE PIPELINE NEW MEXICO
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Agency
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Location
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Permit Type
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Permit Date
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Permit #
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Term
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Lea County Road Department
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CR 122 Hummingbird Rd.
CR 126 Maljamar Rd.
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Permit for
Installation of
Utility Facilities
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6/24/2008
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RX080663
RX080662
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10 Yrs
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Eddy County Road Department
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CR 59 Bolton Road
CR 211 Old Loco Road
CR 214 Barnaval Drive
CR 217 Hagerman Cutoff
CR 219 Goat Ropers Road
CR 220 Square Lake Road
CR 208 Red Lake Road
CR 200 Karr Ranch Road
CR 209 Turkey Tract Road
CR 215 Kewanee Road
CR 202 Southern Union
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Permit for
Installation of
Utility Facilities
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6/11/2008
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RP-08-077
RP-08-078
RP-08-079
RP-08-080
RP-08-081
RP-08-082
RP-08-083
RP-08-084
RP-08-085
RP-08-086
RP-08-087
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10 Yrs
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New Mexico Department of
Transportation
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NM State Highway 229
US Highway 82
NM State Highway 238
NM State Highway 483
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Permit for
Installation of
Utility Facilities
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4/25/2008
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2-15124
2-15125
2-15238
2-15239
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EXHIBIT G
PIPELINES
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A sixteen-inch pipeline, approximately sixty-five miles in length. Running from Lovington
Station in Lea County, New Mexico to the Navajo Refinery in Eddy County, New Mexico
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Attachment 1-21