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): February 8, 2017

 


 

Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware

 

1-38005

 

47-5505475

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

 

(Commission
File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

777 Taylor Street, Suite 810
Fort Worth, Texas

 

 

76102

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (817) 945-9700

 


 

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 ( see General Instruction A.2):

 

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Item 1.01.                                         Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On February 8, 2017, Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP (the “Partnership”) completed its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 5,750,000 common units representing limited partner interests in the Partnership (“Common Units”), which included 750,000 Common Units pursuant to the underwriters’ option to purchase additional Common Units, at $18.00 per Common Unit pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-215458), initially filed by the Partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), on January 6, 2017. The material provisions of the Offering are described in the prospectus, dated February 2, 2017, filed with the Commission on February 6, 2017 pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act (the “Prospectus”).

 

Management Services Agreement with Kimbell Operating

 

On February 8, 2017, in connection with the closing of the Offering, the Partnership entered into a Management Services Agreement (the “Kimbell Operating MSA”) with Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, the general partner of the Partnership (the “General Partner”), Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership (“Holdings”), and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Partner (“Kimbell Operating”).

 

Pursuant to the Kimbell Operating MSA, Kimbell Operating will provide management, administrative, operational and acquisition services to the Partnership in exchange for an initial monthly services fee of $327,667. Subject to the approval of the board of directors of the General Partner (the “Board”), such monthly services fee shall be adjusted (i) annually, (ii) in the event of any sale of serviced properties or (iii) in the event of the provision of any additional management services (including with respect to acquisitions of new properties). In addition, the Partnership is required to reimburse Kimbell Operating for all other reasonable costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, third-party expenses and expenditures) that Kimbell Operating incurs on behalf of the Partnership in providing services. The Partnership is obligated to indemnify Kimbell Operating and its affiliates for claims arising in connection with the provision of services under the Kimbell Operating MSA.

 

The Kimbell Operating MSA has an initial term of five years (subject to specified early termination provisions), and will automatically renew each year thereafter unless the Partnership or Kimbell Operating provides timely written notice that it does not wish for the agreement to be renewed; provided, however, that no party to the Kimbell Operating MSA may terminate the agreement unless all of the other management services agreements, as listed below in this Item 1.01, have terminated.

 

The foregoing description is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Kimbell Operating MSA, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Management Services Agreements with Service Providers

 

On February 8, 2017, in connection with the closing of the Offering, Kimbell Operating entered into the following management services agreements:

 

1.               Management Services Agreement (the “BJF MSA”) with BJF Royalties, LLC (“BJF Royalties”);

 

2.               Management Services Agreement (the “Duncan MSA”) with Duncan Management, LLC (“Duncan Management”);

 

3.               Management Services Agreement (the “K3 MSA”) with K3 Royalties, LLC (“K3 Royalties”);

 

4.               Management Services Agreement (the “Nail Bay MSA”) with Nail Bay Royalties, LLC (“Nail Bay Royalties”);

 

5.               Management Services Agreement (the “Steward MSA”) with Steward Royalties, LLC (“Steward Royalties”); and

 

6.               Management Services Agreement (the “Taylor MSA” and, together with the BJF MSA, the Duncan MSA, the K3 MSA, the Nail Bay MSA and the Steward MSA, the “Service Provider MSAs”), with Taylor Companies Mineral Management, LLC (“Taylor Companies” and, together with BJF Royalties, Duncan Management, K3 Royalties, Nail Bay Royalties and Steward Royalties, the “Service Providers”).

 

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Pursuant to each of the Service Provider MSAs, the applicable Services Provider will provide management, administrative and operational services to Kimbell Operating, as further described in the section of the Prospectus entitled “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.” In addition, pursuant to the BJF MSA, the K3 MSA, the Steward MSA and the Taylor MSA, the applicable Services Provider will provide acquisition services to the Partnership, including identifying, evaluating and recommending acquisition opportunities and any related negotiating of such opportunities. Each of the Service Providers is controlled by a member of the Board and is directly or indirectly related to certain of the Contributing Parties under the Contribution Agreement (each such term as defined in Item 2.01 below). In addition, certain of the Service Providers are affiliates of the General Partner and the entities that control the General Partner.

 

Pursuant to the applicable Service Provider MSA, Kimbell Operating will initially pay to Duncan Management, K3 Royalties, Nail Bay Royalties, Steward Royalties and Taylor Companies a monthly services fee of $54,870, $10,000, $41,960, $33,000 and $33,000, respectively. BJF Royalties will not initially receive a monthly services fee in connection with the provision of its services. Subject to the approval of the Board, such monthly services fees shall be adjusted (i) annually, (ii) in the event of any sale of serviced properties or (iii) in the event of the provision of any additional management services (including with respect to acquisitions of new properties). In addition, Kimbell Operating is required to reimburse the Service Providers for all other reasonable costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, third-party expenses and expenditures) that the Service Providers incur on behalf of Kimbell Operating in providing services. Kimbell Operating is obligated to indemnify the Service Providers and their affiliates for claims arising in connection with the provision of services under the Service Provider MSAs.

 

Each Service Provider MSA has an initial term of five years (subject to specified early termination provisions), and will automatically renew each year thereafter unless Kimbell Operating or the applicable Service Provider provides timely written notice that it does not wish for the agreement to be renewed.

 

The foregoing description and the description contained in the Prospectus are not complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Service Provider MSAs, which are filed as Exhibits 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.01.                                         Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

On December 20, 2016, the Partnership entered into a Contribution, Conveyance, Assignment and Assumption Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”) with the General Partner, Kimbell Intermediate GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Holdings, and the other parties named therein. Concurrently with the closing of the Offering on February 8, 2017, the following transactions, among others, occurred pursuant to the Contribution Agreement:

 

1.               Certain parties to the Contribution Agreement (the “Contributing Parties”) contributed, directly or indirectly, certain mineral and royalty interests to the Partnership’s existing subsidiaries, as further described in the Prospectus.

 

2.               The Partnership redeemed 100% of the limited partner interest in the Partnership from the organizational limited partner in exchange for a refund of such limited partner’s initial capital contribution.

 

3.               The Partnership issued to the Contributing Parties an aggregate 10,582,708 Common Units, representing a 64.8% limited partner interest in the Partnership.

 

4.               The Partnership distributed the net proceeds of the Offering to the Contributing Parties as set forth in the Contribution Agreement.

 

5.               The General Partner retained a non-economic general partner interest in the Partnership.

 

As more fully described in the Prospectus, certain of the Contributing Parties are affiliates of the General Partner, the entities that control the General Partner, certain members of the Board and the Partnership’s Chief Executive Officer and President and Chief Financial Officer.

 

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The foregoing description and the description contained in the Prospectus are not complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Contribution Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.03.                                         Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

On January 11, 2017, the Partnership entered into a new $50.0 million secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), with the lenders party thereto and Frost Bank, as administrative agent and sole arranger, which became effective as of February 8, 2017. The Credit Facility will be available for general partnership purposes, including working capital and acquisitions. The Credit Facility will mature on February 8, 2022.

 

The Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of the Partnership and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  Availability under the Credit Facility equals the lesser of the aggregate maximum commitments of the lenders and the borrowing base. The borrowing base is determined based on the value of the oil and natural gas properties of the Partnership and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The oil and gas properties of the Partnership’s non-wholly owned subsidiaries are not subject to a lien and will not be included in borrowing base valuations. The Credit Facility permits aggregate commitments under the facility to be increased to $100.0 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and the procurement of additional commitments from new or existing lenders.

 

At the Partnership’s election, interest on borrowings under the Credit Facility is determined by reference to either the London Interbank Offered Rate plus an applicable margin between 2.25% and 3.25% per annum (depending on the then-current level of borrowings under the Credit Facility) or the alternate base rate plus an applicable margin between 1.25% and 2.25% per annum (depending on the then-current level of borrowings under the Credit Facility). The unused portion of the Credit Facility is subject to a commitment fee of 0.5%.

 

The Credit Facility contains various affirmative, negative and financial maintenance covenants which limit the Partnership and its wholly owned subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur or guarantee additional debt, make distributions on, or redeem or repurchase, Common Units, make certain investments and acquisitions, incur certain liens or permit them to exist, enter into certain types of transactions with affiliates, merge or consolidate with another company and transfer, sell or otherwise dispose of assets. The Credit Facility also contains covenants requiring the Partnership to maintain the following financial ratios or to reduce its indebtedness if it is unable to comply with such ratios: (i) a Debt to EBITDAX Ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility) of not more than 4.0 to 1.0; and (ii) a ratio of current assets to current liabilities of not less than 1.0 to 1.0. The Credit Facility also contains customary events of default, including non-payment, breach of covenants, materially incorrect representations, cross-default, bankruptcy and change of control.

 

The foregoing description is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Credit Facility, which is filed as Exhibit 10.8 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.02.                                         Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The description in Item 2.01 of the issuances by the Partnership of Common Units to the Contributing Parties on February 8, 2017 in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Contribution Agreement is incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing transactions were undertaken in reliance upon the exemption from the registration requirements in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The Partnership believes that exemptions other than the foregoing exemption may exist for these transactions.

 

Item 5.03.                                         Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Changes in Fiscal Year.

 

First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP

 

On February 8, 2017, in connection with the closing of the Offering, the Partnership amended and restated its Partnership Agreement (as amended, the “Partnership Agreement”). The description of the Partnership Agreement contained in the sections of the Prospectus entitled “How We Pay Distributions” and “The Partnership Agreement” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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The foregoing description and the description contained in the Prospectus are not complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Partnership Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

First Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC

 

On February 8, 2017, in connection with the closing of the Offering, the General Partner amended and restated its Limited Liability Company Agreement (as amended, the “LLC Agreement”). The amendment to the LLC Agreement included, among other things, outlining the rights of the sole member and the management of the Partnership’s business by the Board.

 

The foregoing description is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the LLC Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 3.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01.                                         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)                                  Exhibits.

 

Number

 

Description

2.1*

 

Contribution, Conveyance, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2016, by and among Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC, and the other parties named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-215458) filed on January 6, 2017).

 

 

 

3.1

 

First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, dated as of February 8, 2017.

 

 

 

3.2

 

First Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, dated as of February 8, 2017.

 

 

 

10.1

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and among Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.2

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between BJF Royalties, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.3

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between Duncan Management, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.4

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between K3 Royalties, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.5

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between Nail Bay Royalties, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.6

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between Steward Royalties, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.7

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between Taylor Companies Mineral Management, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.8

 

Credit Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2017, among Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto and Frost Bank, as administrative agent and sole arranger (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP’s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-215458) filed on January 17, 2017).

 


* The schedules to this agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The registrant will furnish supplementally a copy of each such schedule to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP

 

 

 

By:

Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC,

 

 

its general partner

 

 

 

By:

/s/ R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: February 14, 2017

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Number

 

Description

2.1*

 

Contribution, Conveyance, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2016, by and among Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC, and the other parties named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-215458) filed on January 6, 2017).

 

 

 

3.1

 

First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, dated as of February 8, 2017.

 

 

 

3.2

 

First Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, dated as of February 8, 2017.

 

 

 

10.1

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and among Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.2

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between BJF Royalties, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.3

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between Duncan Management, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.4

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between K3 Royalties, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.5

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between Nail Bay Royalties, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.6

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between Steward Royalties, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.7

 

Management Services Agreement, dated February 8, 2017, by and between Taylor Companies Mineral Management, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC.

 

 

 

10.8

 

Credit Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2017, among Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto and Frost Bank, as administrative agent and sole arranger (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP’s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-215458) filed on January 17, 2017).

 


* The schedules to this agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The registrant will furnish supplementally a copy of each such schedule to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

 

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Exhibit 3.1

 

 

 

 

FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED

 

AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

OF

 

KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP

 

 

 

 



 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Page

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

1

 

 

 

Section 1.1

Definitions

1

Section 1.2

Construction

13

 

 

 

ARTICLE II ORGANIZATION

14

 

 

 

Section 2.1

Formation

14

Section 2.2

Name

14

Section 2.3

Registered Office; Registered Agent; Principal Office; Other Offices

14

Section 2.4

Purpose and Business

14

Section 2.5

Powers

15

Section 2.6

Term

15

Section 2.7

Title to Partnership Assets

15

 

 

 

ARTICLE III RIGHTS OF LIMITED PARTNERS

15

 

 

 

Section 3.1

Limitation of Liability

15

Section 3.2

Management of Business

16

Section 3.3

Outside Activities of the Limited Partners

16

Section 3.4

Rights of Limited Partners

16

 

 

 

ARTICLE IV CERTIFICATES; RECORD HOLDERS; TRANSFER OF PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS; REDEMPTION OF PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS

17

 

 

 

Section 4.1

Certificates

17

Section 4.2

Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates

18

Section 4.3

Record Holders

18

Section 4.4

Transfer Generally

19

Section 4.5

Registration and Transfer of Limited Partner Interests

19

Section 4.6

Transfer of the General Partner Interest

20

Section 4.7

Restrictions on Transfers

20

Section 4.8

Eligibility Certificates; Ineligible Holders

21

Section 4.9

Redemption of Partnership Interests of Ineligible Holders

22

 

 

 

ARTICLE V CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ISSUANCE OF PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS

23

 

 

 

Section 5.1

Organizational Contributions

23

Section 5.2

Contributions by the Contributing Parties on the Closing Date and Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement

23

Section 5.3

Contributions by Limited Partners

24

Section 5.4

Deferred Issuance and Distribution

24

Section 5.5

Interest and Withdrawal

24

Section 5.6

Capital Accounts

25

Section 5.7

Issuances of Additional Partnership Interests and Derivative Partnership Interests

27

Section 5.8

Preemptive Right

28

Section 5.9

Splits and Combinations

28

Section 5.10

Fully Paid and Non-Assessable Nature of Limited Partner Interests

29

Section 5.11

Deemed Capital Contributions by Partners

29

 

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ARTICLE VI ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

29

 

 

 

Section 6.1

Allocations for Capital Account Purposes

29

Section 6.2

Allocations for Tax Purposes

34

Section 6.3

Distributions to Record Holders

36

 

 

 

ARTICLE VII MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF BUSINESS

36

 

 

 

Section 7.1

Management

36

Section 7.2

Replacement of Fiduciary Duties

39

Section 7.3

Certificate of Limited Partnership

39

Section 7.4

Restrictions on the General Partner’s Authority to Sell Assets of the Partnership Group

39

Section 7.5

Reimbursement of the General Partner

39

Section 7.6

Outside Activities

40

Section 7.7

Loans from the General Partner; Loans or Contributions from the Partnership or Group Members

42

Section 7.8

Indemnification

42

Section 7.9

Liability of Indemnitees

44

Section 7.10

Resolution of Conflicts of Interest; Standards of Conduct and Modification of Duties

45

Section 7.11

Other Matters Concerning the General Partner

47

Section 7.12

Purchase or Sale of Partnership Interests

47

Section 7.13

Reliance by Third Parties

48

 

 

 

ARTICLE VIII BOOKS, RECORDS, ACCOUNTING AND REPORTS

48

 

 

 

Section 8.1

Records and Accounting

48

Section 8.2

Fiscal Year

48

Section 8.3

Reports

49

 

 

 

ARTICLE IX TAX MATTERS

49

 

 

 

Section 9.1

Tax Returns and Information

49

Section 9.2

Tax Elections

49

Section 9.3

Tax Controversies

50

Section 9.4

Withholding

50

 

 

 

ARTICLE X ADMISSION OF PARTNERS

51

 

 

 

Section 10.1

Admission of Limited Partners

51

Section 10.2

Admission of Successor General Partner

52

Section 10.3

Amendment of Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership

52

 

 

 

ARTICLE XI WITHDRAWAL OR REMOVAL OF PARTNERS

52

 

 

 

Section 11.1

Withdrawal of the General Partner

52

Section 11.2

Removal of the General Partner

54

Section 11.3

Interest of Departing General Partner and Successor General Partner

54

Section 11.4

Withdrawal of Limited Partners

55

 

 

 

ARTICLE XII DISSOLUTION AND LIQUIDATION

55

 

 

 

Section 12.1

Dissolution

55

Section 12.2

Continuation of the Business of the Partnership After Dissolution

56

Section 12.3

Liquidator

56

 

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Section 12.4

Liquidation

57

Section 12.5

Cancellation of Certificate of Limited Partnership

57

Section 12.6

Return of Contributions

58

Section 12.7

Waiver of Partition

58

Section 12.8

Capital Account Restoration

58

 

 

 

ARTICLE XIII AMENDMENT OF PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT; MEETINGS; RECORD DATE

58

 

 

 

Section 13.1

Amendments to be Adopted Solely by the General Partner

58

Section 13.2

Amendment Procedures

59

Section 13.3

Amendment Requirements

60

Section 13.4

Special Meetings

60

Section 13.5

Notice of a Meeting

61

Section 13.6

Record Date

61

Section 13.7

Postponement and Adjournment

61

Section 13.8

Waiver of Notice; Approval of Meeting; Approval of Minutes

62

Section 13.9

Quorum and Voting

62

Section 13.10

Conduct of a Meeting

62

Section 13.11

Action Without a Meeting

63

Section 13.12

Right to Vote and Related Matters

63

 

 

 

ARTICLE XIV MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR CONVERSION

64

 

 

 

Section 14.1

Authority

64

Section 14.2

Procedure for Merger, Consolidation or Conversion

64

Section 14.3

Approval by Limited Partners

66

Section 14.4

Certificate of Merger or Certificate of Conversion

67

Section 14.5

Effect of Merger, Consolidation or Conversion

67

 

 

 

ARTICLE XV RIGHT TO ACQUIRE LIMITED PARTNER INTERESTS

68

 

 

 

Section 15.1

Right to Acquire Limited Partner Interests

68

 

 

 

ARTICLE XVI GENERAL PROVISIONS

70

 

 

 

Section 16.1

Addresses and Notices; Written Communications

70

Section 16.2

Further Action

70

Section 16.3

Binding Effect

70

Section 16.4

Integration

71

Section 16.5

Creditors

71

Section 16.6

Waiver

71

Section 16.7

Third-Party Beneficiaries

71

Section 16.8

Counterparts

71

Section 16.9

Applicable Law; Forum, Venue and Jurisdiction; Waiver of Trial by Jury

71

Section 16.10

Invalidity of Provisions

72

Section 16.11

Consent of Partners

72

Section 16.12

Facsimile and Email Signatures

72

 

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FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT OF LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP OF KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP

 

THIS FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP, dated as of February 8, 2017, is entered into by and between KIMBELL ROYALTY GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the General Partner, and RIVERCREST ROYALTIES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the Organizational Limited Partner, together with any other Persons who become Partners in the Partnership or parties hereto as provided herein. In consideration of the covenants, conditions and agreements contained herein, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I

 

DEFINITIONS

 

Section 1.1   Definitions.   The following definitions shall be for all purposes, unless otherwise clearly indicated to the contrary, applied to the terms used in this Agreement.

 

Adjusted Capital Account ” means, with respect to any Partner, the balance in such Partner’s Capital Account at the end of each taxable period of the Partnership, after giving effect to the following adjustments:

 

(a)                                  Credit to such Capital Account any amounts that such Partner is (x) obligated to restore under the standards set by Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(c) or (y) deemed obligated to restore pursuant to the penultimate sentences of Treasury Regulation Sections 1.704-2(g)(1) and 1.704-2(i)(5); and

 

(b)                                  Debit to such Capital Account the items described in Treasury Regulation Sections 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(5) and 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(6).

 

The foregoing definition of Adjusted Capital Account is intended to comply with the provisions of Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith. The “ Adjusted Capital Account ” of a Partner in respect of any Partnership Interest shall be the amount that such Adjusted Capital Account would be if such Partnership Interest were the only interest in the Partnership held by such Partner from and after the date on which such Partnership Interest was first issued.

 

Adjusted Property ” means any property the Carrying Value of which has been adjusted pursuant to  Section 5.6(d)(i)  or  Section 5.6(d)(ii) .

 

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. As used herein, the term “control” means the possession, direct or indirect, 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. Without limiting the foregoing, for purposes of this Agreement, any Person that individually or together with its Affiliates, has the direct or indirect right to designate or cause the designation of at least one member to the Board, and any such Person’s Affiliates, shall be deemed to be Affiliates of the General Partner.

 

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Agreed Allocation ” means any allocation, other than a Required Allocation, of an item of income, gain, loss or deduction pursuant to the provisions of  Section 6.1 , including a Curative Allocation (if appropriate to the context in which the term “Agreed Allocation” is used).

 

Agreed Value ” of (a) a Contributed Property means the fair market value of such property at the time of contribution and (b) an Adjusted Property means the fair market value of such Adjusted Property on the date of the Revaluation Event as described in  Section 5.6(d) , in each case as determined by the General Partner. The General Partner shall use such method as it determines to be appropriate to allocate the aggregate Agreed Value of Contributed Properties contributed to the Partnership in a single or integrated transaction among each separate property on a basis proportional to the fair market value of each Contributed Party.

 

Agreement ” means this First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, as it may be amended, supplemented or restated from time to time.

 

Asset Contributors ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 5.2(a) .

 

Associate ” means, when used to indicate a relationship with any Person, (a) any corporation or organization of which such Person is a director, officer, manager, general partner or managing member or is, directly or indirectly, the owner of 20% or more of any class of voting stock or other voting interest; (b) any trust or other estate in which such Person has at least a 20% beneficial interest or as to which such Person serves as trustee or in a similar fiduciary capacity; and (c) any relative or spouse of such Person, or any relative of such spouse, who has the same principal residence as such Person.

 

Available Cash ” means, with respect to any Quarter ending prior to the Liquidation Date:

 

(a)                                  the sum of:

 

(i)                                      all cash and cash equivalents of the Partnership and its Subsidiaries on hand at the end of that Quarter; and

 

(ii)                                   as determined by the General Partner, all cash or cash equivalents of the Partnership and its Subsidiaries on hand on the date of determination of Available Cash for that Quarter resulting from Working Capital Borrowings made after the end of that Quarter;

 

(b)                                  less the amount of cash reserves established by the General Partner to:

 

(iii)                                provide for the proper conduct of the business of the Partnership and its Subsidiaries (including reserves for future capital expenditures and for future credit needs of the Partnership and its Subsidiaries) after that Quarter;

 

(iv)                               comply with applicable law or any debt instrument or other agreement or obligation to which the Partnership or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or its assets are subject; and

 

(v)                                  provide funds for distributions under  Section 6.3 for any one or more of the next four Quarters; provided, however , that disbursements made by the Partnership or any of its Subsidiaries or cash reserves established, increased or reduced after the end of that Quarter but on or before the date of determination of Available Cash for that

 

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Quarter shall be deemed to have been made, established, increased or reduced, for purposes of determining Available Cash, within that Quarter if the General Partner so determines.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Available Cash” with respect to the Quarter in which the Liquidation Date occurs and any subsequent Quarter shall equal zero.

 

Board of Directors ” means the board of directors or board of managers of the General Partner, if the General Partner is a corporation or limited liability company, or the board of directors or board of managers of the general partner of the General Partner, if the General Partner is a limited partnership, as applicable.

 

Book-Tax Disparity ” means with respect to any item of Contributed Property or Adjusted Property, as of the date of any determination, the difference between the Carrying Value of such Contributed Property or Adjusted Property and the adjusted basis thereof for U.S. federal income tax purposes as of such date. A Partner’s share of the Partnership’s Book-Tax Disparities in all of its Contributed Property and Adjusted Property shall be reflected by the difference between such Partner’s Capital Account balance as maintained pursuant to  Section 5.6 and the hypothetical balance of such Partner’s Capital Account computed as if it had been maintained strictly in accordance with U.S. federal income tax accounting principles.

 

Business Day ” means Monday through Friday of each week, except that a legal holiday recognized as such by the government of the United States of America or the State of Texas shall not be regarded as a Business Day.

 

Capital Account ” means the capital account maintained for a Partner pursuant to  Section 5.6 . The “Capital Account” of a Partner in respect of any Partnership Interest shall be the amount that such Capital Account would be if such Partnership Interest were the only interest in the Partnership held by such Partner from and after the date on which such Partnership Interest was first issued.

 

Capital Contribution ” means any cash, cash equivalents or the Net Agreed Value of Contributed Property that a Partner contributes to the Partnership or that is contributed or deemed contributed to the Partnership on behalf of a Partner (including, in the case of an underwritten offering of Units, the amount of any underwriting discounts or commissions).

 

Carrying Value ” means (a) with respect to a Contributed Property or an Adjusted Property, the Agreed Value of such property reduced (but not below zero) by all depreciation, Simulated Depletion, amortization and other cost recovery deductions charged to the Partners’ Capital Accounts in respect of such property and (b) with respect to any other Partnership property, the adjusted basis of such property for U.S. federal income tax purposes, all as of the time of determination. In the case of any oil and gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code), adjusted basis shall be determined pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.613A—3(e)(3)(iii)(C). The Carrying Value of any property shall be adjusted from time to time in accordance with  Section 5.6(d)  and to reflect changes, additions or other adjustments to the Carrying Value for dispositions and acquisitions of Partnership properties, as deemed appropriate by the General Partner.

 

Cause ” means a court of competent jurisdiction has entered a final, non-appealable judgment finding the General Partner liable to the Partnership or any Limited Partner for actual fraud or willful misconduct in its capacity as a general partner of the Partnership.

 

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Certificate ” means a certificate, in such form (including global form if permitted by applicable rules and regulations) as may be adopted by the General Partner, issued by the Partnership evidencing ownership of one or more classes of Partnership Interests. The initial form of certificate approved by the General Partner for Common Units is attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement. Any modification to or replacement of such form of Certificate adopted by the General Partner shall not constitute an amendment to this Agreement.

 

Certificate of Limited Partnership ” means the Certificate of Limited Partnership of the Partnership filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware as referenced in  Section 7.3 , as such Certificate of Limited Partnership may be amended, supplemented or restated from time to time.

 

Closing Date ” means the first date on which Common Units are sold by the Partnership to the Underwriters pursuant to the provisions of the Underwriting Agreement.

 

Closing Price ” means, in respect of any class of Limited Partner Interests, as of the date of determination, the last sale price on such day, regular way, or in case no such sale takes place on such day, the average of the closing bid and asked prices on such day, regular way, as reported on the principal National Securities Exchange on which Limited Partner Interests of such class are listed or admitted to trading or, if Limited Partner Interests of such class are not listed or admitted to trading on any National Securities Exchange, the last quoted price on such day, or if not so quoted, the average of the high bid and low asked prices on such day in the over-the-counter market, as reported by the primary reporting system then in use with respect to Limited Partner Interests of such class, or, if on any such day Limited Partner Interests of such class are not quoted by any such system, the average of the closing bid and asked prices on such day as furnished by a professional market maker making a market in Limited Partner Interests of such class selected by the General Partner, or if on any such day no market maker is making a market in Limited Partner Interests of such class, the fair value of such Limited Partner Interests on such day as determined by the General Partner.

 

Code ” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and in effect from time to time. Any reference herein to a specific section or sections of the Code shall be deemed to include a reference to any corresponding provision of any successor law.

 

Combined Interest ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 11.3(a) .

 

Commission ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Common Unit ” means a Limited Partner Interest having the rights and obligations specified with respect to Common Units in this Agreement.

 

Conflicts Committee ” means a committee of the Board of Directors composed of two or more directors, each of whom (a) is not an officer or employee of the General Partner, (b) is not an officer, director or employee of any Affiliate of the General Partner (other than Group Members), (c) is not a holder of any ownership interest in the General Partner or its Affiliates or any Group Member other than (i) Common Units and (ii) awards that are granted to such director in his or her capacity as a director under any long-term incentive plan, equity compensation plan or similar plan implemented by the General Partner or the Partnership and (d) is determined by the Board of Directors to be independent under the independence standards for directors who serve on an audit committee of a board of directors established by the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder and by the National

 

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Securities Exchange on which the Common Units are listed or admitted to trading (or if the Common Units are not listed or admitted to trading, the New York Stock Exchange).

 

Contributed Property ” means each property, in such form as may be permitted by the Delaware Act, but excluding cash, contributed or deemed contributed to the Partnership. Once the Carrying Value of a Contributed Property is adjusted pursuant to  Section 5.6(d) , such property shall no longer constitute a Contributed Property, but shall be deemed an Adjusted Property.

 

Contributing Parties ” means, collectively, the Equity Contributors and the Asset Contributors.

 

Contribution Agreement ” means that certain Contribution, Conveyance, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2016, by and among the Partnership, the General Partner, Kimbell Intermediate GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC and the other parties named therein, together with the additional conveyance documents and instruments contemplated or referenced thereunder.

 

Contribution Agreement Parties ” means, collectively, the Contributing Parties, the General Partner and the Partnership Group.

 

Curative Allocation ” means any allocation of an item of income, gain, deduction, loss or credit pursuant to the provisions of  Section 6.1(c)(xi) .

 

Current Market Price ” means, as of any date, for any class of Limited Partner Interests, the average of the daily Closing Prices per Limited Partner Interest of such class for the 20 consecutive Trading Days immediately prior to such date.

 

Deferred Issuance and Distribution ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 5.4 .

 

Delaware Act ” means the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, 6 Del C. Section 17-101, et seq., as amended, supplemented or restated from time to time, and any successor to such statute.

 

Departing General Partner ” means a former General Partner from and after the effective date of any withdrawal or removal of such former General Partner pursuant to  Section 11.1 or  Section 11.2 .

 

Derivative Partnership Interests ” means any options, rights, warrants, appreciation rights, tracking, profit and phantom interests and other derivative securities relating to, convertible into or exchangeable for Partnership Interests.

 

Economic Risk of Loss ” has the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.752-2(a).

 

Eligibility Certificate ” means a certificate the General Partner may request a Limited Partner or a transferee of a Limited Partner Interest to execute as to such Person’s (or such Person’s beneficial owners’) nationality, citizenship or other related status for the purpose of determining whether such Limited Partner is an Ineligible Holder.

 

Equity Contributors ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 5.2(b) .

 

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Event Issue Value ” means, with respect to any Common Unit as of any date of determination, (a) in the case of a Revaluation Event that includes the issuance of Common Units pursuant to a public offering and solely for cash, the price paid for such Common Units or (b) in the case of any other Revaluation Event, the Closing Price of the Common Units on the date of such Revaluation Event or, if the General Partner determines that a value for the Common Unit other than such Closing Price more accurately reflects the Event Issue Value, the value determined by the General Partner.

 

Event of Withdrawal ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 11.1(a) .

 

Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, supplemented or restated from time to time, and any successor to such statute.

 

General Partner ” means Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its successors and permitted assigns that are admitted to the Partnership as general partner of the Partnership, in their capacity as the general partner of the Partnership.

 

General Partner Interest ” means the non-economic management interest of the General Partner in the Partnership (in its capacity as a general partner without reference to any Limited Partner Interest held by it), which includes any and all rights, powers and benefits to which the General Partner is entitled as provided in this Agreement, together with all obligations of the General Partner to comply with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. The General Partner Interest does not include any rights to ownership or profits or losses or any rights to receive distributions from operations or upon the liquidation or winding-up of the Partnership.

 

Gross Liability Value ” means, with respect to any Liability of the Partnership described in Treasury Regulation Section 1.752-7(b)(3)(i), the amount of cash that a willing assignor would pay to a willing assignee to assume such Liability in an arm’s-length transaction.

 

Group ” means two or more Persons that, with or through any of their respective Affiliates or Associates, have any contract, arrangement, understanding or relationship for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting (except voting pursuant to a revocable proxy or consent given to such Person in response to a proxy or consent solicitation made to 10 or more Persons), exercising investment power over or disposing of any Partnership Interests.

 

Group Member ” means a member of the Partnership Group.

 

Group Member Agreement ” means the partnership agreement of any Group Member, other than the Partnership, that is a limited or general partnership, the limited liability company agreement of any Group Member that is a limited liability company, the certificate of incorporation and bylaws or similar organizational documents of any Group Member that is a corporation, the joint venture agreement or similar governing document of any Group Member that is a joint venture and the governing or organizational or similar documents of any other Group Member that is a Person other than a limited or general partnership, limited liability company, corporation or joint venture, as such may be amended, supplemented or restated from time to time.

 

Indemnitee ” means (a) the General Partner, (b) any Departing General Partner, (c) any Person who is or was an Affiliate of the General Partner or any Departing General Partner, (d) any Person who is or was a manager, managing member, general partner, director, officer, fiduciary or trustee of (i) any Group Member, the General Partner or any Departing General

 

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Partner or (ii) any Affiliate of any Group Member, the General Partner or any Departing General Partner, (e) any Person who is or was serving at the request of the General Partner or any Departing General Partner or any Affiliate of the General Partner or any Departing General Partner as a manager, managing member, general partner, director, officer, fiduciary or trustee of another Person owing a fiduciary or contractual duty or standard of care to any Group Member; provided, however , that a Person shall not be an Indemnitee by reason of providing, on a fee-for-services basis, trustee, fiduciary or custodial services, and (f) any Person the General Partner designates as an “Indemnitee” for purposes of this Agreement because such Person’s status, service or relationship exposes such Person to potential claims, demands, actions, suits or proceedings relating to the Partnership Group’s business and affairs.

 

Ineligible Holder ” means a Limited Partner whose nationality, citizenship or other related status the General Partner determines, upon receipt of an Eligibility Certificate or other requested information, has created or would create under any federal, state or local law or regulation to which a Group Member is subject, a substantial risk of cancellation or forfeiture of any property in which a Group Member has an interest.

 

Initial Public Offering ” means the initial offering and sale of Common Units to the public, including any offer and sale of Common Units pursuant to the Underwriters’ Option, as described in the Registration Statement.

 

Interest Percentage ” means the percentage set forth opposite each Contributing Party’s name on Exhibit A of the Contribution Agreement.

 

Kimbell Operating ” means Kimbell Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

Liability ” means any liability or obligation of any nature, whether accrued, contingent or otherwise.

 

Limited Partner ” means, unless the context otherwise requires, the Organizational Limited Partner prior to its withdrawal from the Partnership, each Contributing Party, each additional Person that becomes a Limited Partner pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and any Departing General Partner upon the change of its status from General Partner to Limited Partner pursuant to  Section 11.3 , in each case, in such Person’s capacity as a limited partner of the Partnership. For purposes of the Delaware Act, the Limited Partners shall constitute a single class or group of limited partners.

 

Limited Partner Interest ” means an ownership interest of a Limited Partner in the Partnership, which may be evidenced by Common Units or other Partnership Interests (other than a General Partner Interest) or a combination thereof (but excluding Derivative Partnership Interests), and includes any and all benefits to which such Limited Partner is entitled as provided in this Agreement, together with all obligations of such Limited Partner pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

 

Liquidation Date ” means (a) in the case of an event giving rise to the dissolution of the Partnership of the type described in clauses (a) and (b) of the first sentence of  Section 12.2 , the date on which the applicable time period during which the holders of Outstanding Units have the right to elect to continue the business of the Partnership has expired without such an election being made and (b) in the case of any other event giving rise to the dissolution of the Partnership, the date on which such event occurs.

 

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Liquidator ” means one or more Persons selected by the General Partner to perform the functions described in  Section 12.4 as liquidating trustee of the Partnership within the meaning of the Delaware Act.

 

Management Services Agreements ” means, collectively, (a) the Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between the Partnership and Kimbell Operating; (b) the Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Kimbell Operating and BJF Royalties, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; (c) the Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Kimbell Operating and Duncan Management, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; (d) the Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Kimbell Operating and K3 Royalties, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; (e) the Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Kimbell Operating and Nail Bay Royalties, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; (f) the Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Kimbell Operating and Steward Royalties, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; and (g) the Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Kimbell Operating and Taylor Companies Mineral Management, LLC, a Texas limited liability company.

 

Merger Agreement ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 14.1 .

 

National Securities Exchange ” means an exchange registered with the Commission under Section 6(a) of the Exchange Act (or any successor to such Section) and any other securities exchange (whether or not registered with the Commission under Section 6(a) (or successor to such Section) of the Exchange Act) that the General Partner shall designate as a National Securities Exchange for purposes of this Agreement.

 

Net Agreed Value ” means, (a) in the case of any Contributed Property, the Agreed Value of such property reduced by any Liabilities either assumed by the Partnership upon such contribution or to which such property is subject when contributed and (b) in the case of any property distributed to a Partner by the Partnership, the Partnership’s Carrying Value of such property (as adjusted pursuant to  Section 5.6(d)(ii) ) at the time such property is distributed, reduced by any Liabilities either assumed by such Partner upon such distribution or to which such property is subject at the time of distribution.

 

Net Income ” means, for any taxable period, the excess, if any, of the Partnership’s items of income and gain for such taxable period over the Partnership’s items of loss and deduction for such taxable period. The items included in the calculation of Net Income shall be determined in accordance with  Section 5.6(b)  and shall include Simulated Gain (as provided in  Section 6.1(d)(iii) ), but shall not include Simulated Depletion, Simulated Loss, or items specially allocated under  Section 6.1(c) .

 

Net Loss ” means, for any taxable period, the excess, if any, of the Partnership’s items of loss and deduction for such taxable period over the Partnership’s items of income and gain for such taxable period. The items included in the calculation of Net Loss shall be determined in accordance with  Section 5.6(b)  and shall include Simulated Gain (as provided in  Section 6.1(d)(iii) ), but shall not include Simulated Depletion, Simulated Loss, or any items specially allocated under  Section 6.1(c) .

 

Noncompensatory Option ” has the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.721-2(f).

 

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Nonrecourse Built-in Gain ” means with respect to any Contributed Properties or Adjusted Properties that are subject to a mortgage or pledge securing a Nonrecourse Liability, the amount of any taxable gain that would be allocated to the Partners pursuant to  Section 6.2(c)  if such properties were disposed of in a taxable transaction in full satisfaction of such liabilities and for no other consideration.

 

Nonrecourse Deductions ” means any and all items of loss, deduction or expenditure (including any expenditure described in Section 705(a)(2)(B) of the Code), Simulated Depletion or Simulated Loss that, in accordance with the principles of Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-2(b), are attributable to a Nonrecourse Liability.

 

Nonrecourse Liability ” has the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.752-1(a)(2).

 

Notice of Election to Purchase ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 15.1(b) .

 

Opinion of Counsel ” means a written opinion of counsel (who may be regular counsel to, or the general counsel or other inside counsel of, the Partnership or the General Partner or any of its Affiliates) acceptable to the General Partner or to such other Person selecting such counsel or obtaining such opinion.

 

Option Closing Date ” means the date or dates on which any Common Units are sold by the Partnership to the Underwriters upon exercise of the Underwriters’ Option.

 

Organizational Limited Partner ” means Rivercrest Royalties, LLC, in its capacity as the organizational limited partner of the Partnership pursuant to this Agreement.

 

Outstanding ” means, with respect to Partnership Interests, all Partnership Interests that are issued by the Partnership and reflected as outstanding in the Partnership’s Register as of the date of determination; provided, however , that if at any time any Person or Group (other than the General Partner or its Affiliates) beneficially owns 20% or more of the Partnership Interests of any class then Outstanding, none of the Partnership Interests owned by such Person or Group shall be entitled to be voted on any matter or be considered to be Outstanding when sending notices of a meeting of Limited Partners to vote on any matter (unless otherwise required by law), calculating required votes, determining the presence of a quorum or for other similar purposes under this Agreement, except that Partnership Interests so owned shall be considered to be Outstanding for purposes of  Section 11.1(b)(iv)  (such Partnership Interests shall not, however, be treated as a separate class of Partnership Interests for purposes of this Agreement or the Delaware Act); provided, further , that the foregoing limitation shall not apply to (a) any Person or Group who acquired 20% or more of the Partnership Interests of any class then Outstanding directly from the General Partner or its Affiliates (other than the Partnership), (b) any Person or Group who acquired 20% or more of the Partnership Interests of any class then Outstanding directly or indirectly from a Person or Group described in clause (a) provided that the General Partner shall have notified such Person or Group in writing that such limitation shall not apply, (c) any Person or Group who acquired 20% or more of any Partnership Interests issued by the Partnership with the prior approval of the Board of Directors, or (d) any of the Contributing Parties or their respective Affiliates.

 

Partner Nonrecourse Debt ” has the meaning given such term in Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-2(b)(4).

 

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Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain ” has the meaning given such term in Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-2(i)(2).

 

Partner Nonrecourse Deductions ” means any and all items of loss, deduction or expenditure (including any expenditure described in Section 705(a)(2)(B) of the Code), Simulated Depletion or Simulated Loss that, in accordance with the principles of Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-2(i)(1), are attributable to a Partner Nonrecourse Debt.

 

Partners ” means the General Partner and the Limited Partners.

 

Partnership ” means Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership.

 

Partnership Group ” means, collectively, the Partnership and its Subsidiaries.

 

Partnership Interest ” means any class or series of equity interest in the Partnership, which shall include any Limited Partner Interests and the General Partner Interest but shall exclude any Derivative Partnership Interests.

 

Partnership Minimum Gain ” means that amount determined in accordance with the principles of Treasury Regulation Sections 1.704-2(b)(2) and 1.704-2(d).

 

Percentage Interest ” means, as of any date of determination, as to any Unitholder with respect to Units, the quotient obtained by dividing (a) the number of Units held by such Unitholder by (b) the total number of Outstanding Units. The Percentage Interest with respect to the General Partner Interest shall at all times be zero.

 

Person ” means an individual or a corporation, firm, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, estate, unincorporated organization, association, government agency or political subdivision thereof or other entity.

 

Plan of Conversion ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 14.1 .

 

Privately Placed Units ” means any Common Units issued for cash or property other than pursuant to a public offering.

 

Pro Rata ” means when used with respect to (a) Units or any class thereof, apportioned equally among all designated Units in accordance with their relative Percentage Interests, (b) all Partners or Record Holders, apportioned among all Partners or Record Holders in accordance with their relative Percentage Interests, and (c) some but not all Partners or Record Holders, apportioned among such Partners or Record Holders in accordance with their relative Percentage Interests.

 

Purchase Date ” means the date determined by the General Partner as the date for purchase of all Outstanding Limited Partner Interests of a certain class (other than Limited Partner Interests owned by the General Partner and its Affiliates) pursuant to  Article XV .

 

Quarter ” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a fiscal quarter of the Partnership, or, with respect to the fiscal quarter of the Partnership which includes the Closing Date, the portion of such fiscal quarter after the Closing Date.

 

Recapture Income ” means any gain recognized by the Partnership (computed without regard to any adjustment required by Section 734 or Section 743 of the Code) upon the disposition of any property or asset of the Partnership, which gain is characterized as ordinary income because it represents the recapture of deductions previously taken with respect to such property or asset.

 

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Record Date ” means the date established by the General Partner or otherwise in accordance with this Agreement for determining (a) the identity of the Record Holders entitled to receive notice of, or to vote at, any meeting of Limited Partners or entitled to vote by ballot or give approval of Partnership action in writing or by electronic transmission without a meeting, or entitled to exercise rights in respect of, any lawful action of Limited Partners (including voting) or (b) the identity of Record Holders entitled to receive any report or distribution or to participate in any offer.

 

Record Holder ” means (a) with respect to any class of Partnership Interests for which a Transfer Agent has been appointed, the Person in whose name a Partnership Interest of such class is registered on the books of the Transfer Agent and in the Register as of the Partnership’s close of business on a particular Business Day or (b) with respect to other classes of Partnership Interests, the Person in whose name any such other Partnership Interest is registered in the Register as of the Partnership’s close of business on a particular Business Day.

 

Redeemable Interests ” means any Partnership Interests for which a redemption notice has been given, and has not been withdrawn, pursuant to  Section 4.9 .

 

Register ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 4.5(a) .

 

Registration Statement ” means the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-215458) as it has been or as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, filed by the Partnership with the Commission under the Securities Act to register the offering and sale of the Common Units in the Initial Public Offering, including any related registration statement filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act.

 

Required Allocations ” means any allocation of an item of income, gain, loss and deduction pursuant to  Section 6.1(c)(i) Section 6.1(c)(ii) Section 6.1(c)(iv) Section 6.1(c)(v) Section 6.1(c)(vi) Section 6.1(c)(vii) Section 6.1(c)(ix) , or  Section 6.1(d) .

 

Revaluation Event ” means an event that results in an adjustment of the Carrying Value of each Partnership property pursuant to  Section 5.6(d) .

 

Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, supplemented or restated from time to time and any successor to such statute.

 

Simulated Basis ” means the Carrying Value of any oil and gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code).

 

Simulated Depletion ” means, with respect to an oil and gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code), a depletion allowance computed in accordance with U.S. federal income tax principles set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.611-2(a)(1) (as if the Simulated Basis of the property was its adjusted tax basis) and in the manner specified in Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(k)(2), applying the cost depletion method. For purposes of computing Simulated Depletion with respect to any oil and gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code), the Simulated Basis of such property shall be deemed to be the Carrying Value of such property, and in no event shall such allowance for Simulated Depletion, in the aggregate, exceed such Simulated Basis. If the Carrying Value of an oil and gas property is adjusted pursuant to  Section 5.6(d)  during a taxable period, following such adjustment Simulated Depletion shall thereafter be calculated under the foregoing provisions based upon such adjusted Carrying Value.

 

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Simulated Gain ” means the excess, if any, of the amount realized from the sale or other disposition of an oil or gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code) over the Carrying Value of such property and determined pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(k)(2).

 

Simulated Loss ” means the excess, if any, of the Carrying Value of an oil or gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code) over the amount realized from the sale or other disposition of such property and determined pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(k)(2).

 

Special Approval ” means approval by a majority of the members of the Conflicts Committee.

 

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 partner of such partnership, but only if such Person, one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, or a combination thereof, controls such partnership on the date of determination; 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.

 

Surviving Business Entity ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 14.2(b)(ii) .

 

Tax Matters Partner ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 9.3(a) .

 

Trading Day ” means a day on which the principal National Securities Exchange on which the referenced Partnership Interests of any class are listed or admitted for trading is open for the transaction of business or, if such Partnership Interests are not listed or admitted for trading on any National Securities Exchange, a day on which banking institutions in New York City are not legally required to be closed.

 

Transaction Documents ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 7.1(b) .

 

Transfer ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 4.4(a) .

 

Transfer Agent ” means such bank, trust company or other Person (including the General Partner or one of its Affiliates) as may be appointed from time to time by the General Partner to act as registrar and transfer agent for any class of Partnership Interests in accordance with the Exchange Act and the rules of the National Securities Exchange on which such Partnership Interests are listed (if any); provided, however that, if no such Person is appointed as registrar and transfer agent for any class of Partnership Interests, the General Partner shall act as registrar and transfer agent for such class of Partnership Interests.

 

Treasury Regulation ” means the United States Treasury regulations promulgated under the Code.

 

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Underwriter ” means each Person named as an underwriter in Schedule 1 to the Underwriting Agreement who purchases Common Units pursuant thereto.

 

Underwriters’ Option ” means the option to purchase additional Common Units granted to the Underwriters by the Partnership pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement.

 

Underwriting Agreement ” means that certain Underwriting Agreement dated as of February 2, 2017, by and among the representative of the Underwriters, the Partnership, the General Partner and the other parties thereto, providing for the purchase of Common Units by the Underwriters.

 

Unit ” means a Partnership Interest that is designated by the General Partner as a “Unit” and shall include Common Units.

 

Unit Majority ” means a majority of the Outstanding Common Units.

 

Unitholders ” means the Record Holders of Units.

 

Unrealized Gain ” attributable to any item of Partnership property means, as of any date of determination, the excess, if any, of (a) the fair market value of such property as of such date (as determined under  Section 5.6(d) ) over (b) the Carrying Value of such property as of such date (prior to any adjustment to be made pursuant to  Section 5.6(d)  as of such date).

 

Unrealized Loss ” attributable to any item of Partnership property means, as of any date of determination, the excess, if any, of (a) the Carrying Value of such property as of such date (prior to any adjustment to be made pursuant to  Section 5.6(d)  as of such date) over (b) the fair market value of such property as of such date (as determined under  Section 5.6(d) ).

 

Unrestricted Person ” means (a) each Indemnitee, (b) each Partner, (c) each Person who is or was a member, partner, director, officer, employee or agent of any Group Member, a General Partner or any Departing General Partner or any Affiliate of any Group Member, a General Partner or any Departing General Partner and (d) any Person the General Partner designates as an “Unrestricted Person” for purposes of this Agreement from time to time.

 

U.S. GAAP ” means United States generally accepted accounting principles, as in effect from time to time, consistently applied.

 

Withdrawal Opinion of Counsel ” has the meaning given such term in  Section 11.1(b) .

 

Working Capital Borrowings ” means borrowings incurred pursuant to a credit facility, commercial paper facility or similar financing arrangement that are used solely for working capital purposes or to pay distributions to the Partners; provided, however that when such borrowings are incurred it is the intent of the borrower to repay such borrowings within 12 months from the date of such borrowings other than from additional Working Capital Borrowings.

 

Section 1.2   Construction.   Unless the context requires otherwise: (a) any pronoun used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa; (b) references to Articles and Sections refer to Articles and Sections of this Agreement; (c) the terms “include,” “includes,” “including” or words of like import shall be deemed to be followed

 

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by the words “without limitation”; and (d) the terms “hereof,” “herein” or “hereunder” refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. The General Partner has the power to construe and interpret this Agreement and to act upon any such construction or interpretation. To the fullest extent permitted by law, any construction or interpretation of this Agreement by the General Partner and any action taken pursuant thereto and any determination made by the General Partner in good faith shall, in each case, be conclusive and binding on all Record Holders and all other Persons for all purposes.

 

ARTICLE II

 

ORGANIZATION

 

Section 2.1   Formation.   The General Partner and the Organizational Limited Partner have formed the Partnership as a limited partnership pursuant to the provisions of the Delaware Act and hereby amend and restate the original Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, dated effective as of November 10, 2015, in its entirety. This amendment and restatement shall become effective on the date of this Agreement. Except as expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement, the rights, duties, liabilities and obligations of the Partners and the administration, dissolution and termination of the Partnership shall be governed by the Delaware Act.

 

Section 2.2   Name.   The name of the Partnership shall be “Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP”. Subject to applicable law, the Partnership’s business may be conducted under any other name or names as determined by the General Partner, including the name of the General Partner. The words “Limited Partnership,” “LP,” “Ltd.” or similar words or letters shall be included in the Partnership’s name where necessary for the purpose of complying with the laws of any jurisdiction that so requires. The General Partner may change the name of the Partnership at any time and from time to time and shall notify the Limited Partners of such change in the next regular communication to the Limited Partners.

 

Section 2.3   Registered Office; Registered Agent; Principal Office; Other Offices.   Unless and until changed by the General Partner, the registered office of the Partnership in the State of Delaware shall be located at the Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, and the registered agent for service of process on the Partnership in the State of Delaware at such registered office shall be The Corporation Trust Company. The principal office of the Partnership shall be located at 777 Taylor Street, Suite 810, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 or such other place as the General Partner may from time to time designate by notice to the Limited Partners. The Partnership may maintain offices at such other place or places within or outside the State of Delaware as the General Partner determines to be necessary or appropriate. The address of the General Partner shall be 777 Taylor Street, Suite 810, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 or such other place as the General Partner may from time to time designate by notice to the Limited Partners.

 

Section 2.4   Purpose and Business.   The purpose and nature of the business to be conducted by the Partnership shall be to (a) engage directly in, or enter into or form, hold and dispose of any corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or other arrangement to engage indirectly in, any business activity that is approved by the General Partner, in its sole discretion, and that lawfully may be conducted by a limited partnership organized pursuant to the Delaware Act and, in connection therewith, to exercise all of the rights

 

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and powers conferred upon the Partnership pursuant to the agreements relating to such business activity, and (b) do anything necessary or appropriate to the foregoing, including the making of capital contributions or loans to a Group Member; provided , however , that the General Partner shall not cause the Partnership to engage, directly or indirectly, in any business activity that the General Partner determines would be reasonably likely to cause the Partnership to be treated as an association taxable as a corporation or otherwise taxable as an entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the General Partner has no obligation or duty to the Partnership or the Limited Partners to propose or approve, and may, in its sole discretion, decline to propose or approve, the conduct by the Partnership of any business in its sole and absolute discretion.

 

Section 2.5   Powers.   The Partnership shall be empowered to do any and all acts and things necessary, appropriate, proper, advisable, incidental to or convenient for the furtherance and accomplishment of the purposes and business described in  Section 2.4 and for the protection and benefit of the Partnership.

 

Section 2.6   Term.   The term of the Partnership commenced upon the filing of the Certificate of Limited Partnership in accordance with the Delaware Act and shall continue in existence until the dissolution of the Partnership in accordance with the provisions of  Article XII . The existence of the Partnership as a separate legal entity shall continue until the cancellation of the Certificate of Limited Partnership as provided in the Delaware Act.

 

Section 2.7   Title to Partnership Assets.   Title to the assets of the Partnership, whether real, personal or mixed and whether tangible or intangible, shall be deemed to be owned by the Partnership as an entity or its Subsidiaries, and no Partner, individually or collectively, shall have any ownership interest in such assets of the Partnership or any portion thereof. Title to any or all assets of the Partnership may be held in the name of the Partnership, the General Partner, one or more of its Affiliates or one or more nominees of the General Partner or its Affiliates, as the General Partner may determine. The General Partner hereby declares and warrants that any assets of the Partnership for which record title is held in the name of the General Partner or one or more of its Affiliates or one or more nominees of the General Partner or its Affiliates shall be held by the General Partner or such Affiliate or nominee for the use and benefit of the Partnership in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; provided , however , that the General Partner shall use reasonable efforts to cause record title to such assets (other than those assets in respect of which the General Partner determines that the expense and difficulty of conveyancing makes transfer of record title to the Partnership impracticable) to be vested in the Partnership or one or more of the Partnership’s designated Affiliates as soon as reasonably practicable; provided, further, that, prior to the withdrawal or removal of the General Partner or as soon thereafter as practicable, the General Partner shall use reasonable efforts to effect the transfer of record title to the Partnership and, prior to any such transfer, shall provide for the use of such assets in a manner satisfactory to any successor General Partner. All assets of the Partnership shall be recorded as the property of the Partnership in its books and records, irrespective of the name in which record title to such assets of the Partnership is held.

 

ARTICLE III

 

RIGHTS OF LIMITED PARTNERS

 

Section 3.1   Limitation of Liability.   The Limited Partners shall have no liability under this Agreement except as expressly provided in this Agreement or the Delaware Act.

 

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Section 3.2   Management of Business.   No Limited Partner, in its capacity as such, shall participate in the operation, management or control (within the meaning of the Delaware Act) of the Partnership’s business, transact any business in the Partnership’s name or have the power to sign documents for or otherwise bind the Partnership. No action taken by any Affiliate of the General Partner or any officer, director, employee, manager, member, general partner, agent or trustee of the General Partner or any of its Affiliates, or any officer, director, employee, manager, member, general partner, agent or trustee of a Group Member, in its capacity as such, shall be deemed to be participating in the control of the business of the Partnership by a limited partner of the Partnership (within the meaning of Section 17-303(a) of the Delaware Act) nor shall any such action affect, impair or eliminate the limitations on the liability of the Limited Partners under this Agreement.

 

Section 3.3   Outside Activities of the Limited Partners.   Subject to the provisions of  Section 7.6 , each Limited Partner shall be entitled to and may have business interests and engage in business activities in addition to those relating to the Partnership, including business interests and activities in direct competition with the Partnership Group. Neither the Partnership nor any of the other Partners shall have any rights by virtue of this Agreement in any business ventures of any Limited Partner.

 

Section 3.4   Rights of Limited Partners.

 

(a)                                  Each Limited Partner shall have the right, for a purpose reasonably related, as determined by the General Partner, to such Limited Partner’s interest as a Limited Partner in the Partnership, upon reasonable written demand stating the purpose of such demand, and at such Limited Partner’s own expense:

 

(i)                                      to obtain from the General Partner either (A) the Partnership’s most recent filings with the Commission on Form 10-K and any subsequent filings on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K or (B) if the Partnership is no longer subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the information specified in, and meeting the requirements of, Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act or any successor or similar rule or regulation under the Securities Act ( provided, however , that the foregoing materials shall be deemed to be available to a Limited Partner in satisfaction of the requirements of this  Section 3.4(a)(i)  if posted on or accessible through the Partnership’s or the Commission’s website);

 

(ii)                                   to obtain a current list of the name and last known business, residence or mailing address of each Partner; and

 

(iii)                                to obtain a copy of this Agreement and the Certificate of Limited Partnership and all amendments thereto.

 

(b)                                  To the fullest extent permitted by law, the rights to information granted the Limited Partners pursuant to  Section 3.4(a)  replace in their entirety any rights to information provided for in Section 17-305(a) of the Delaware Act and each of the Partners and each other Person or Group who acquires an interest in Partnership Interests hereby agrees to the fullest extent permitted by law that they do not have any rights as Partners to receive any information either pursuant to Sections 17-305(a) of the Delaware Act or otherwise except for the information identified in  Section 3.4(a) .

 

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(c)                                   The General Partner may keep confidential from the Limited Partners, for such period of time as the General Partner deems reasonable, (i) any information that the General Partner reasonably believes to be in the nature of trade secrets or (ii) other information the disclosure of which the General Partner in good faith believes (A) is not in the best interests of the Partnership Group, (B) could damage the Partnership Group or its business or (C) that any Group Member is required by law or regulation or by agreement with any third party to keep confidential (other than agreements with Affiliates of the Partnership the primary purpose of which is to circumvent the obligations set forth in this  Section 3.4 ).

 

(d)                                  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or Section 17-305 of the Delaware Act, each of the Partners, each other Person or Group who acquires an interest in a Partnership Interest and each other Person bound by this Agreement hereby agrees to the fullest extent permitted by law that they do not have rights to receive information from the Partnership or any Indemnitee for the purpose of determining whether to pursue litigation or assist in pending litigation against the Partnership or any Indemnitee relating to the affairs of the Partnership except pursuant to the applicable rules of discovery relating to litigation commenced by such Person or Group.

 

ARTICLE IV

 

CERTIFICATES; RECORD HOLDERS; TRANSFER OF PARTNERSHIP

INTERESTS; REDEMPTION OF PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS

 

Section 4.1   Certificates.   Owners of Partnership Interests and, where appropriate, Derivative Partnership Interests, shall be recorded in the Register and, when deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors, ownership of such interests shall be evidenced by a physical certificate or book entry notation in the Register. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, unless the General Partner shall determine otherwise in respect of some or all of any or all classes of Partnership Interests and Derivative Partnership Interests, Partnership Interests and Derivative Partnership Interests shall not be evidenced by physical certificates. Certificates, if any, shall be executed on behalf of the Partnership by the Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer or any Senior Vice President and the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or other authorized officer of the General Partner. The signatures of such officers upon a certificate may, to the extent permitted by law, be facsimiles. In case any officer who has signed or whose signature has been placed upon such certificate shall have ceased to be such officer before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Partnership with the same effect as if he or she were such officer at the date of its issuance. If a Transfer Agent has been appointed for a class of Partnership Interests, no Certificate for such class of Partnership Interests shall be valid for any purpose until it has been countersigned by the Transfer Agent; provided, however , that, if the General Partner elects to cause the Partnership to issue Partnership Interests of such class in global form, the Certificate shall be valid upon receipt of a certificate from the Transfer Agent certifying that the Partnership Interests have been duly registered in accordance with the directions of the Partnership. With respect to any Partnership Interests that are represented by physical certificates, the General Partner may determine that such Partnership Interests will no longer be represented by physical certificates and may, upon written notice to the holders of such Partnership Interests and subject to applicable law, take whatever actions it deems necessary or appropriate to cause such Partnership Interests to be registered in book entry or global form and may cause such physical certificates to be cancelled or deemed cancelled. The General Partner shall have the power and authority to make all such other rules and regulations as it may deem expedient concerning the issue, transfer and registration or replacement of Certificates.

 

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Section 4.2   Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Certificates.

 

(a)                                  If any mutilated Certificate is surrendered to the Transfer Agent, the appropriate officers of the General Partner on behalf of the Partnership shall execute, and the Transfer Agent shall countersign and deliver in exchange therefor, a new Certificate evidencing the same number and type of Partnership Interests or Derivative Partnership Interests as the Certificate so surrendered.

 

(b)                                  The appropriate officers of the General Partner on behalf of the Partnership shall execute and deliver, and the Transfer Agent shall countersign, a new Certificate in place of any Certificate previously issued, if the Record Holder of the Certificate:

 

(i)                                      makes proof by affidavit, in form and substance satisfactory to the General Partner, that a previously issued Certificate has been lost, destroyed or stolen;

 

(ii)                                   requests the issuance of a new Certificate before the General Partner has notice that the Certificate has been acquired by a purchaser for value in good faith and without notice of an adverse claim;

 

(iii)                                if requested by the General Partner, delivers to the General Partner a bond, in form and substance satisfactory to the General Partner, with surety or sureties and with fixed or open penalty as the General Partner may direct to indemnify the Partnership, the Partners, the General Partner and the Transfer Agent against any claim that may be made on account of the alleged loss, destruction or theft of the Certificate; and

 

(iv)                               satisfies any other reasonable requirements imposed by the General Partner or the Transfer Agent.

 

If a Limited Partner fails to notify the General Partner within a reasonable period of time after such Limited Partner has notice of the loss, destruction or theft of a Certificate, and a transfer of the Limited Partner Interests represented by the Certificate is registered before the Partnership, the General Partner or the Transfer Agent receives such notification, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Limited Partner shall be precluded from making any claim against the Partnership, the General Partner or the Transfer Agent for such transfer or for a new Certificate.

 

(c)                                   As a condition to the issuance of any new Certificate under this  Section 4.2 , the General Partner may require the payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other expenses (including the fees and expenses of the Transfer Agent) reasonably connected therewith.

 

Section 4.3   Record Holders .  The names and addresses of Unitholders as they appear in the Register shall be the official list of Record Holders of the Partnership Interests for all purposes. The Partnership and the General Partner shall be entitled to recognize the Record Holder as the Partner with respect to any Partnership Interest and, accordingly, shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to, or interest in, such Partnership Interest on the part of any other Person or Group, regardless of whether the Partnership or the General Partner shall have actual or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by law or any applicable rule, regulation, guideline or requirement of any National Securities Exchange on which such Partnership Interests are listed or admitted to trading. Without limiting the foregoing, when a Person (such as a broker, dealer, bank, trust company or clearing corporation

 

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or an agent of any of the foregoing) is acting as nominee, agent or in some other representative capacity for another Person or Group in acquiring and/or holding Partnership Interests, as between the Partnership on the one hand, and such other Person on the other, such representative Person shall be the Limited Partner with respect to such Partnership Interest upon becoming the Record Holder in accordance with  Section 10.1(a)  and have the rights and obligations of a Partner hereunder as, and to the extent, provided herein, including  Section 10.1(b) .

 

Section 4.4   Transfer Generally .

 

(a)                                  The term “ transfer ,” when used in this Agreement with respect to a Partnership Interest, shall mean a transaction by which the holder of a Partnership Interest assigns all or any part of such Partnership Interest to another Person who is or becomes a Partner as a result thereof, and includes a sale, assignment, gift, exchange or any other disposition by law or otherwise, excluding a pledge, encumbrance, hypothecation or mortgage but including any transfer upon foreclosure of any pledge, encumbrance, hypothecation or mortgage.

 

(b)                                  No Partnership Interest shall be transferred, in whole or in part, except in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this  Article IV . Any transfer or purported transfer of a Partnership Interest not made in accordance with this  Article IV shall be, to the fullest extent permitted by law, null and void.

 

(c)                                   Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent or limit a disposition by any stockholder, member, partner or other owner of the General Partner or any Limited Partner of any or all of such Person’s shares of stock, membership interests, partnership interests or other ownership interests in the General Partner or such Limited Partner and the term “transfer” shall not include any such disposition.

 

Section 4.5   Registration and Transfer of Limited Partner Interests .

 

(a)                                  The General Partner shall keep, or cause to be kept by the Transfer Agent on behalf of the Partnership, one or more registers in which, subject to such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe and subject to the provisions of  Section 4.5(b) , the registration and transfer of Limited Partner Interests, and any Derivative Partnership Interests, as applicable, shall be recorded (the “ Register ”).

 

(b)                                  The General Partner shall not recognize any transfer of Limited Partner Interests evidenced by Certificates until the Certificates evidencing such Limited Partner Interests are surrendered for registration of transfer. No charge shall be imposed by the General Partner for such transfer; provided, however , that as a condition to the issuance of any new Certificate under this  Section 4.5 , the General Partner may require the payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed with respect thereto and any other expenses (including the fees and expenses of the Transfer Agent) reasonably connected therewith. Upon surrender of a Certificate for registration of transfer of any Limited Partner Interests evidenced by a Certificate, and subject to the provisions of this  Section 4.5(b) , the appropriate officers of the General Partner on behalf of the Partnership shall execute and deliver, and in the case of Certificates evidencing Limited Partner Interests for which a Transfer Agent has been appointed, the Transfer Agent shall countersign and deliver, in the name of the holder or the designated transferee or transferees, as required pursuant to the holder’s instructions, one or more new Certificates evidencing the same

 

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aggregate number and type of Limited Partner Interests as was evidenced by the Certificate so surrendered. Upon the proper surrender of a Certificate, such transfer shall be recorded in the Register.

 

(c)                                   Upon the receipt by the General Partner of proper transfer instructions from the Record Holder of uncertificated Partnership Interests, such transfer shall be recorded in the Register.

 

(d)                                  By acceptance of the transfer of any Limited Partner Interests in accordance with this  Section 4.5 and except as provided in  Section 4.8 , each transferee of a Limited Partner Interest (including any nominee holder or an agent or representative acquiring such Limited Partner Interests for the account of another Person) acknowledges and agrees to the provisions of  Section 10.1(a) .

 

(e)                                   Subject to (i) the foregoing provisions of this  Section 4.5 , (ii)  Section 4.3 , (iii)  Section 4.7 , (iv) with respect to any class or series of Limited Partner Interests, the provisions of any statement of designations or an amendment to this Agreement establishing such class or series, (v) any contractual provisions binding on any Limited Partner and (vi) provisions of applicable law, including the Securities Act, Limited Partner Interests shall be freely transferable.

 

Section 4.6   Transfer of the General Partner Interest .

 

(a)                                  Subject to  Section 4.6(b) , the General Partner may transfer all or any part of its General Partner Interest without the approval of any Limited Partner or any other Person.

 

(b)                                  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no transfer by the General Partner of all or any part of its General Partner Interest to another Person shall be permitted unless (i) the transferee agrees to assume the rights and duties of the General Partner under this Agreement and to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement, (ii) the Partnership receives an Opinion of Counsel that such transfer would not result in the loss of limited liability of any Limited Partner under the Delaware Act or cause the Partnership to be treated as an association taxable as a corporation or otherwise to be taxed as an entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (to the extent not already so treated or taxed) and (iii) such transferee also agrees to purchase all (or the appropriate portion thereof, if applicable) of the partnership or membership interest owned by the General Partner as the general partner or managing member, if any, of each other Group Member. In the case of a transfer pursuant to and in compliance with this  Section 4.6 , the transferee or successor (as the case may be) shall, subject to compliance with the terms of  Section 10.2 , be admitted to the Partnership as the General Partner effective immediately prior to the transfer of the General Partner Interest, and the business of the Partnership shall continue without dissolution.

 

Section 4.7   Restrictions on Transfers .

 

(a)                                  Except as provided in  Section 4.7(c) , notwithstanding the other provisions of this  Article IV , no transfer of any Partnership Interests shall be made if such transfer would (i) violate the then applicable U.S. federal or state securities laws or rules and regulations of the Commission, any state securities commission or any other governmental authority with jurisdiction over such transfer, (ii) terminate the existence or qualification of the Partnership under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation or (iii) cause the Partnership to be treated as an association taxable as a corporation or otherwise to be taxed as an entity for U.S.

 

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federal income tax purposes (to the extent not already so treated or taxed). The Partnership may issue stop transfer instructions to any Transfer Agent in order to implement any restriction on transfer contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(b)                                  The General Partner may impose restrictions on the transfer of Partnership Interests if it determines, with the advice of counsel, that such restrictions are necessary or advisable to (i) avoid a significant risk of the Partnership’s becoming taxable as a corporation or otherwise becoming taxable as an entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (to the extent not already so treated or taxed) or (ii) preserve the uniformity of the Limited Partner Interests (or any class or classes thereof). The General Partner may impose such restrictions by amending this Agreement; provided, however , that any amendment that would result in the delisting or suspension of trading of any class of Limited Partner Interests on the principal National Securities Exchange on which such class of Limited Partner Interests is then listed or admitted to trading must be approved, prior to such amendment being effected, by the holders of at least a majority of the Outstanding Limited Partner Interests of such class.

 

(c)                                   Except as provided in  Section 4.7(a) , nothing contained in this  Article IV , or elsewhere in this Agreement, shall preclude the settlement of any transactions involving Partnership Interests entered into through the facilities of any National Securities Exchange on which such Partnership Interests are listed or admitted to trading.

 

Section 4.8   Eligibility Certificates; Ineligible Holders .

 

(a)                                  The General Partner may upon demand or on a regular basis require Limited Partners and transferees of Limited Partner Interests, in connection with a transfer, to execute an Eligibility Certificate or provide other information as is necessary for the General Partner to determine if any such Limited partners or transferees are Ineligible Holders.

 

(b)                                  If any Limited Partner fails to furnish to the General Partner within 30 days of its request an Eligibility Certificate or other requested information related thereto, or if upon receipt of such Eligibility Certificate or other requested information the General Partner determines that a Limited Partner or a transferee of a Limited Partner is an Ineligible Holder, the Limited Partner Interests owned by such Limited Partner shall be subject to redemption in accordance with the provisions of  Section 4.9 or the General Partner may refuse to effect the transfer of the Limited Partner Interests to such transferee. In addition, the General Partner shall be substituted for any Limited Partner that is an Ineligible Holder as the Limited Partner in respect of the Ineligible Holder’s Limited Partner Interests.

 

(c)                                   The General Partner shall, in exercising voting rights in respect of Limited Partner Interests held by it on behalf of Ineligible Holders, distribute the votes in the same ratios as the votes of Limited Partners (including the General Partner and its Affiliates) in respect of Limited Partner Interests other than those of Ineligible Holders are cast, either for, against or abstaining as to the matter.

 

(d)                                  Upon dissolution of the Partnership, an Ineligible Holder shall have no right to receive a distribution in kind pursuant to  Section 12.4 but shall be entitled to the cash equivalent thereof, and the Partnership shall provide cash in exchange for an assignment of the Ineligible Holder’s share of any distribution in kind. Such payment and assignment shall be treated for purposes hereof as a purchase by the Partnership from the Ineligible Holder of

 

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his, her or its Limited Partner Interest (representing the right to receive his, her or its share of such distribution in kind).

 

(e)                                   At any time after an Ineligible Holder can and does certify that he, she or it no longer is an Ineligible Holder, he, she or it may, upon application to the General Partner, request that with respect to any Limited Partner Interests of such Ineligible Holder not redeemed pursuant to  Section 4.9 , such Ineligible Holder be admitted as a Limited Partner, and upon approval of the General Partner, such Ineligible Holder shall be admitted as a Limited Partner and shall no longer constitute an Ineligible Holder, and the General Partner shall cease to be deemed to be the Limited Partner in respect of such Limited Partner Interests.

 

Section 4.9   Redemption of Partnership Interests of Ineligible Holders .

 

(a)                                  If at any time a Limited Partner fails to furnish an Eligibility Certificate or any information requested within 30 days (or such other period as the General Partner may determine) of receipt of a request from the General Partner to furnish an Eligibility Certificate, or if upon receipt of such Eligibility Certificate or such other information the General Partner determines, with the advice of counsel, that a Limited Partner is an Ineligible Holder, the Partnership may, unless the Limited Partner establishes to the satisfaction of the General Partner that such Limited Partner is not an Ineligible Holder or has transferred his, her or its Limited Partner Interests to a Person who is not an Ineligible Holder and who furnishes an Eligibility Certificate to the General Partner prior to the date fixed for redemption as provided below, redeem the Limited Partner Interest of such Limited Partner as follows:

 

(i)                                      The General Partner shall, not later than the 30th day before the date fixed for redemption, give notice of redemption to the Limited Partner, at his, her or its last address designated in the Register by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid. The notice shall be deemed to have been given when so mailed. The notice shall specify the Redeemable Interests, the date fixed for redemption, the place of payment, that payment of the redemption price shall be made upon redemption of the Redeemable Interests (or, if later in the case of Redeemable Interests evidenced by Certificates, upon surrender of the Certificates evidencing the Redeemable Interests at the place specified in the notice) and that on and after the date fixed for redemption no further allocations or distributions to which the Limited Partner would otherwise be entitled in respect of the Redeemable Interests shall accrue or be made.

 

(ii)                                   The aggregate redemption price for Redeemable Interests shall be an amount equal to the Current Market Price (the date of determination of which shall be the date fixed for redemption) of Limited Partner Interests of the class to be so redeemed multiplied by the number of Limited Partner Interests of each such class included among the Redeemable Interests. The redemption price shall be paid, as determined by the General Partner, in cash or by delivery of a promissory note of the Partnership in the principal amount of the redemption price, bearing interest at the rate of 5% annually and payable in three equal annual installments of principal together with accrued interest, commencing one year after the redemption date.

 

(iii)                                The Limited Partner or his, her or its duly authorized representative shall be entitled to receive the payment for the Redeemable Interests at the place of payment specified in the notice of redemption on the redemption date (or, if later in the case of

 

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Redeemable Interests evidenced by Certificates, upon surrender by or on behalf of the Limited Partner or transferee at the place specified in the notice of redemption, of the Certificates evidencing the Redeemable Interests, duly endorsed in blank or accompanied by an assignment duly executed in blank).

 

(iv)                               After the redemption date, Redeemable Interests shall no longer constitute issued and Outstanding Limited Partner Interests.

 

(b)                                  The provisions of this  Section 4.9 shall also be applicable to Limited Partner Interests held by a Limited Partner as nominee, agent or representative of a Person determined to be an Ineligible Holder.

 

(c)                                   Nothing in this  Section 4.9 shall prevent the recipient of a notice of redemption from transferring his, her or its Limited Partner Interest before the redemption date if such transfer is otherwise permitted under this Agreement and the transferor provides notice of such transfer to the General Partner. Upon receipt of notice of such a transfer, the General Partner shall withdraw the notice of redemption, provided, however , that the transferee of such Limited Partner Interest certifies to the satisfaction of the General Partner that such transferee is not an Ineligible Holder. If the transferee fails to make such certification within 30 days after the request, and, in any event, before the redemption date, such redemption shall be effected from the transferee on the original redemption date.

 

ARTICLE V

 

CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ISSUANCE OF

PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS

 

Section 5.1   Organizational Contributions.   In connection with the formation of the Partnership on October 30, 2015 under the Delaware Act, the General Partner was admitted as the sole General Partner of the Partnership and the Organizational Limited Partner made an initial Capital Contribution to the Partnership in the amount of $1,000.00 in exchange for an initial Limited Partner Interest equal to a 100% Percentage Interest and was admitted as the Organizational Limited Partner of the Partnership. As of the Closing Date, the initial Limited Partner Interest held by the Organizational Limited Partner shall be redeemed as provided for in the Contribution Agreement and the initial Capital Contribution of the Organizational Limited Partner shall be refunded, and all interest or other profit that may have resulted from the investment or other use of such initial Capital Contribution shall be distributed to the Organizational Limited Partner.

 

Section 5.2   Contributions by the Contributing Parties on the Closing Date and Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement .

 

(a)                                  On the Closing Date and pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, each Person set forth on Exhibit C of the Contribution Agreement (each, an “ Asset Contributor ”) contributed to the Partnership, as a Capital Contribution, an overriding royalty, royalty or other mineral interest in the assets set forth opposite such Asset Contributor’s name on Exhibit C of the Contribution Agreement in exchange for (i) an amount of cash equal to the product of such Asset Contributor’s Interest Percentage and $83,700,000, (ii) the issuance by the Partnership of a number of Common Units equal to the product of such Asset Contributor’s Interest Percentage and 10,582,708 Common Units and (iii) the right to receive such Asset

 

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Contributor’s pro rata portion of the Deferred Issuance and Distribution, as further described in  Section 5.4 .

 

(b)                                  On the Closing Date and pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, each Person set forth on Exhibit B of the Contribution Agreement (each, an “ Equity Contributor ”) contributed to the Partnership, as a Capital Contribution, the equity interests set forth opposite such Equity Contributor’s name on Exhibit B of the Contribution Agreement in exchange for (i) an amount of cash equal to the product of such Equity Contributor’s Interest Percentage and $83,700,000, (ii) the issuance by the Partnership of a number of Common Units equal to the product of such Equity Contributor’s Interest Percentage and 10,582,708 Common Units and (iii) the right to receive such Equity Contributor’s pro rata portion of the Deferred Issuance and Distribution, as further described in  Section 5.4 .

 

Section 5.3   Contributions by Limited Partners.

 

(a)                                  On the Closing Date and pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, each Underwriter contributed cash to the Partnership in exchange for the issuance by the Partnership of Common Units to each Underwriter, all as set forth in the Underwriting Agreement.

 

(b)                                  Upon the exercise, if any, of the Underwriters’ Option, each Underwriter shall contribute cash to the Partnership on the applicable Option Closing Date in exchange for the issuance by the Partnership of Common Units to each Underwriter, all as set forth in the Underwriting Agreement.

 

(c)                                   No Limited Partner shall be required to make any additional Capital Contribution to the Partnership pursuant to this Agreement.

 

Section 5.4   Deferred Issuance and Distribution.   Upon the expiration of the Underwriters’ Option, any Common Units not purchased by the Underwriters pursuant to the Underwriters’ Option shall be issued to the Contributing Parties in accordance with each such Contributing Party’s Interest Percentage. Upon each exercise of the Underwriters’ Option, the Partnership shall distribute to each Contributing Party an amount of cash equal to the product of (a) such Contributing Party’s Interest Percentage and (b) the net proceeds (after the underwriting discount and structuring fee incurred by the Partnership or the other Contribution Agreement Parties in connection therewith) of each such exercise of the Underwriters’ Option (such net proceeds, together with any Common Units issued to the Contributing Parties pursuant to this  Section 5.4 , the “ Deferred Issuance and Distribution ”).

 

Section 5.5   Interest and Withdrawal.   No interest shall be paid by the Partnership on Capital Contributions. No Partner shall be entitled to the withdrawal or return of its Capital Contribution, except to the extent, if any, that distributions made pursuant to this Agreement or upon termination of the Partnership may be considered as such by law and then only to the extent provided for in this Agreement. Except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement, no Partner shall have priority over any other Partner either as to the return of Capital Contributions or as to profits, losses or distributions. Any such return shall be a compromise to which all Partners agree within the meaning of Section 17-502(b) of the Delaware Act.

 

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Section 5.6   Capital Accounts.

 

(a)                                  The Partnership shall maintain for each Partner (or a beneficial owner of Partnership Interests held by a nominee in any case in which the nominee has furnished the identity of such owner to the Partnership in accordance with Section 6031(c) of the Code or any other method acceptable to the General Partner) owning a Partnership Interest a separate Capital Account with respect to such Partnership Interest in accordance with the rules of Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv). Such Capital Account shall be increased by (i) the amount of all Capital Contributions made by the Partner with respect to such Partnership Interest, (ii) all items of Partnership income and gain computed in accordance with  Section 5.6(b)  and allocated with respect to such Partnership Interest pursuant to  Section 6.1 , and (iii) the portion of any amount realized from the disposition of an oil and gas property that constitutes Simulated Gain allocated with respect to such Partnership Interest in accordance with  Section 6.1(d)(iii)  and decreased by (x) the amount of cash or Net Agreed Value of all actual and deemed distributions to the Partner of cash or property made with respect to such Partnership Interest, (y) all items of Partnership deduction and loss computed in accordance with  Section 5.6(b)  and allocated with respect to such Partnership Interest pursuant to  Section 6.1 , and (z) Simulated Depletion and Simulated Loss in accordance with  Section 6.1(d)(ii) .

 

(b)                                  For purposes of computing the amount of any item of income, gain, loss, deduction, Simulated Depletion, Simulated Gain or Simulated Loss that is to be allocated pursuant to  Article VI and is to be reflected in the Partners’ Capital Accounts, the determination, recognition and classification of any such item shall be the same as its determination, recognition and classification for U.S. federal income tax purposes (including any method of depreciation, cost recovery or amortization used for that purpose), provided , that:

 

(i)                                      Solely for purposes of this  Section 5.6 , the Partnership shall be treated as owning directly its proportionate share (as determined by the General Partner based upon the provisions of the applicable Group Member Agreement) of all property owned by (x) any other Group Member that is classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and (y) any other partnership, limited liability company, unincorporated business or other entity classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes of which a Group Member is, directly or indirectly, a partner, member or other equity holder.

 

(ii)                                   All fees and other expenses incurred by the Partnership to promote the sale of (or to sell) a Partnership Interest that can neither be deducted nor amortized under Section 709 of the Code, if any, shall, for purposes of Capital Account maintenance, be treated as an item of deduction at the time such fees and other expenses are incurred and shall be allocated among the Partners pursuant to  Section 6.1 .

 

(iii)                                The computation of all items of income, gain, loss, deduction, Simulated Depletion, Simulated Gain and Simulated Loss shall be made (x) except as otherwise provided in this Agreement and Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m), without regard to any election under Section 754 of the Code that may be made by the Partnership, and (y) as to those items described in Section 705(a)(1)(B) or 705(a)(2)(B) of the Code, without regard to the fact that such items are not includable in gross income or are neither currently deductible nor capitalized for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

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(iv)                               To the extent an adjustment to the adjusted tax basis of any Partnership asset pursuant to Section 734(b) of the Code (including pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.734-2(b)(l)) is required, pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m), to be taken into account in determining Capital Accounts, the amount of such adjustment in the Capital Accounts shall be treated as an item of gain or loss.

 

(v)                                  In the event the Carrying Value of Partnership property is adjusted pursuant to  Section 5.6(d) , any Unrealized Gain resulting from such adjustment shall be treated as an item of gain and any Unrealized Loss resulting from such adjustment shall be treated as an item of loss.

 

(vi)                               Any income, gain, loss, Simulated Gain or Simulated Loss attributable to the taxable disposition of any Partnership property shall be determined as if the adjusted basis of such property as of such date of disposition were equal in amount to the property’s Carrying Value as of such date.

 

(vii)                            Any deductions for depreciation, amortization or other cost recovery attributable to any Contributed Property or Adjusted Property shall be determined under the rules prescribed by Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-3(d)(2) as if the adjusted basis of such property were equal to the Carrying Value of such property immediately following such adjustment. Simulated Depletion shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of the definition of Simulated Depletion.

 

(viii)                         The Gross Liability Value of each Liability of the Partnership described in Treasury Regulation Section 1.752-7(b)(3)(i) shall be adjusted at such times as provided in this Agreement for an adjustment to Carrying Values. The amount of any such adjustment shall be treated for purposes hereof as an item of loss (if the adjustment increases the Carrying Value of such Liability of the Partnership) or an item of gain (if the adjustment decreases the Carrying Value of such Liability of the Partnership).

 

(c)                                   A transferee of a Partnership Interest shall succeed to a pro rata portion of the Capital Account of the transferor relating to the Partnership Interest so transferred.

 

(d)                                  (i)  Consistent with Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(f) and 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(h)(2), on an issuance of additional Partnership Interests for cash or Contributed Property, the issuance of a Noncompensatory Option, the issuance of Partnership Interests as consideration for the provision of services or the conversion of the Combined Interest to Common Units pursuant to  Section 11.3(b) , the Carrying Value of each Partnership property immediately prior to such issuance shall be adjusted upward or downward to reflect any Unrealized Gain or Unrealized Loss attributable to such Partnership property; provided, however, that in the event of the issuance of a Partnership Interest pursuant to the exercise of a Noncompensatory Option where the right to share in Partnership capital represented by such Partnership Interest differs from the consideration paid to acquire and exercise such option, the Carrying Value of each Partnership property immediately after the issuance of such Partnership Interest shall be adjusted upward or downward to reflect any Unrealized Gain or Unrealized Loss attributable to such Partnership property and the Capital Accounts of the Partners shall be adjusted in a manner consistent with Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(s); provided further, however , that in the event of an issuance of Partnership Interests for a de minimis amount of cash or Contributed Property, in the event of an issuance of a Noncompensatory Option to acquire a de minimis

 

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Partnership Interest, or in the event of an issuance of a de minimis amount of Partnership Interests as consideration for the provision of services, the General Partner may determine that such adjustments are unnecessary for the proper administration of the Partnership. In determining such Unrealized Gain or Unrealized Loss, the aggregate fair market value of all Partnership property (including cash or cash equivalents) immediately prior to the issuance of additional Partnership Interests (or, in the case of a Revaluation Event resulting from the exercise of a Noncompensatory Option, immediately after the issuance of the Partnership Interest acquired pursuant to the exercise of such Noncompensatory Option) shall be determined by the General Partner using such method of valuation as it may adopt. In making its determination of the fair market values of individual properties, the General Partner may first determine an aggregate value for the assets of the Partnership that takes into account the current trading price of the Common Units, the fair market value of all other Partnership Interests at such time, and the amount of Partnership Liabilities. The General Partner may allocate such aggregate value among the individual properties of the Partnership (in such manner as it determines appropriate).

 

Absent a contrary determination by the General Partner, the aggregate fair market value of all Partnership assets (including, without limitation, cash or cash equivalents) immediately prior to a Revaluation Event shall be the value that would result in the Capital Account for each Common Unit that is Outstanding prior to such Revaluation Event being equal to the Event Issue Value.

 

(ii)                                   In accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(f), immediately prior to any distribution to a Partner of any Partnership property (other than a distribution of cash that is not in redemption or retirement of a Partnership Interest), the Carrying Value of all Partnership property shall be adjusted upward or downward to reflect any Unrealized Gain or Unrealized Loss attributable to such Partnership property. In determining such Unrealized Gain or Unrealized Loss the aggregate fair market value of all Partnership property (including cash or cash equivalents) immediately prior to a distribution shall (A) in the case of a distribution other than one made pursuant to  Section 12.4 be determined in the same manner as that provided in  Section 5.6(d)(i)  or (B) in the case of a liquidating distribution pursuant to  Section 12.4 , be determined by the Liquidator using such method of valuation as it may adopt.

 

Section 5.7   Issuances of Additional Partnership Interests and Derivative Partnership Interests.

 

(a)                                  The Partnership may issue additional Partnership Interests (other than the General Partner Interest) and Derivative Partnership Interests for any Partnership purpose at any time and from time to time to such Persons for such consideration and on such terms and conditions as the General Partner shall determine, all without the approval of any Limited Partners.

 

(b)                                  Each additional Partnership Interest authorized to be issued by the Partnership pursuant to  Section 5.7(a)  may be issued in one or more classes, or one or more series of any such classes, with such designations, preferences, rights, powers and duties (which may be senior or junior to existing classes and series of Partnership Interests), as shall be fixed by the General Partner, including (i) the right to share in Partnership profits and losses or items thereof; (ii) the right to share in Partnership distributions; (iii) the rights upon dissolution and liquidation of the Partnership; (iv) whether, and the terms and conditions upon which, the Partnership may or shall be required to redeem the Partnership Interest; (v) whether

 

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such Partnership Interest is issued with the privilege of conversion or exchange and, if so, the terms and conditions of such conversion or exchange; (vi) the terms and conditions upon which each Partnership Interest shall be issued, evidenced by Certificates and assigned or transferred; (vii) the method for determining the Percentage Interest as to such Partnership Interest; and (viii) the right, if any, of each such Partnership Interest to vote on Partnership matters, including matters relating to the relative rights, preferences and privileges of such Partnership Interest.

 

(c)                                   The General Partner shall take all actions that it determines to be necessary or appropriate in connection with (i) each issuance of Partnership Interests and Derivative Partnership Interests pursuant to this  Section 5.7 , (ii) the conversion of the Combined Interest to Common Units pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, (iii) reflecting the admission of such additional Limited Partners in the Register as the Record Holders of such Limited Partner Interests and (iv) all additional issuances of Partnership Interests and Derivative Partnership Interests. The General Partner shall determine the relative rights, powers and duties of the holders of the Units or other Partnership Interests or Derivative Partnership Interests being so issued. The General Partner shall do all things necessary to comply with the Delaware Act and is authorized and directed to do all things that it determines to be necessary or appropriate in connection with any future issuance of Partnership Interests or Derivative Partnership Interests or in connection with the conversion of Combined Interest into Units pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, including compliance with any statute, rule, regulation or guideline of any federal, state or other governmental agency or any National Securities Exchange on which the Common Units or other Partnership Interests are listed or admitted to trading.

 

(d)                                  No fractional Units shall be issued by the Partnership.

 

Section 5.8   Preemptive Right.   Except as provided in this  Section 5.8 or as otherwise provided in a separate agreement by the Partnership, no Person shall have any preemptive, preferential or other similar right with respect to the issuance of any Partnership Interest, whether unissued, held in the treasury or hereafter created. Other than with respect to the issuance of Partnership Interests in connection with the Initial Public Offering, the General Partner shall have the right, which it may from time to time assign in whole or in part to any of its Affiliates, to purchase Partnership Interests from the Partnership whenever, and on the same terms that, the Partnership issues Partnership Interests to Persons other than the General Partner and its Affiliates, to the extent necessary to maintain the Percentage Interests of the General Partner and its Affiliates equal to that which existed immediately prior to the issuance of such Partnership Interests.

 

Section 5.9   Splits and Combinations.

 

(a)                                  The Partnership may make a Pro Rata distribution of Partnership Interests to all Record Holders or may effect a subdivision or combination of Partnership Interests so long as, after any such event, each Partner shall have the same Percentage Interest in the Partnership as before such event, and any amounts calculated on a per Unit basis or stated as a number of Units are proportionately adjusted retroactively to the beginning of the Partnership.

 

(b)                                  Whenever such a distribution, subdivision or combination of Partnership Interests is declared, the General Partner shall select a Record Date as of which the distribution, subdivision or combination shall be effective and shall send notice thereof at least 20 days

 

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prior to such Record Date to each Record Holder as of a date not less than 10 days prior to the date of such notice (or such shorter periods as required by applicable law). The General Partner also may cause a firm of independent public accountants selected by it to calculate the number of Partnership Interests to be held by each Record Holder after giving effect to such distribution, subdivision or combination. The General Partner shall be entitled to rely on any certificate provided by such firm as conclusive evidence of the accuracy of such calculation.

 

(c)                                   Promptly following any such distribution, subdivision or combination, the Partnership may issue Certificates or uncertificated Partnership Interests to the Record Holders of Partnership Interests as of the applicable Record Date representing the new number of Partnership Interests held by such Record Holders, or the General Partner may adopt such other procedures that it determines to be necessary or appropriate to reflect such changes. If any such combination results in a smaller total number of Partnership Interests Outstanding, the Partnership shall require, as a condition to the delivery to a Record Holder of Partnership Interests represented by Certificates, the surrender of any Certificate held by such Record Holder immediately prior to such Record Date.

 

(d)                                  The Partnership shall not issue fractional Units upon any distribution, subdivision, or combination of Partnership Interests. If a distribution, subdivision, combination or reorganization of Partnership Interests would result in the issuance of fractional Units but for the provisions of  Section 5.7(d)  and this  Section 5.9(d) , each fractional Unit shall be rounded to the nearest whole Unit (and a 0.5 Unit shall be rounded to the next higher Unit).

 

Section 5.10   Fully Paid and Non-Assessable Nature of Limited Partner Interests.   All Limited Partner Interests issued pursuant to, and in accordance with the requirements of, this  Article V shall be fully paid and non-assessable Limited Partner Interests in the Partnership, except as such non-assessability may be affected by Sections 17-303, 17-607 or 17-804 of the Delaware Act.

 

Section 5.11   Deemed Capital Contributions by Partners.   Consistent with the provisions of Treasury Regulation Section 1.83-6(d), if any Partner (or its successor) transfers property (including cash) to any employee or other service provider of the Partnership Group and such Partner is not entitled to be reimbursed by (or otherwise elects not to seek reimbursement from) the Partnership for the value of such property, then (a) such property shall be treated as having been contributed to the Partnership by such Partner and (b) immediately thereafter the Partnership shall be treated as having transferred such property to the employee or other service provider.

 

ARTICLE VI

 

ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

 

Section 6.1   Allocations for Capital Account Purposes.   For purposes of maintaining the Capital Accounts and in determining the rights of the Partners among themselves, the Partnership’s items of income, gain, loss, deduction, amount realized and Simulated Gain (computed in accordance with  Section 5.6(b) ) for each taxable period shall be allocated among the Partners, and the Capital Accounts of the Partners shall be adjusted for Simulated Depletion and Simulated Loss, as provided herein below.

 

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(a)   Net Income.   After giving effect to the special allocations set forth in  Section 6.1(c)  and Capital Account adjustments pursuant to  Section 6.1(d)(ii) , Net Income for each taxable period and all items of income, gain, loss and deduction and, to the extent provided in  Section 6.1(d)(iii) , Simulated Gain, taken into account in computing Net Income for such taxable period shall be allocated as follows:

 

(i)                                      First, to the General Partner until the aggregate amount of Net Income allocated to the General Partner pursuant to this  Section 6.1(a)(i)  for the current and all previous taxable periods is equal to the aggregate amount of Net Loss allocated to the General Partner pursuant to  Section 6.1(b)(ii)  for all previous taxable periods; and

 

(ii)                                   The balance, if any, to all Unitholders, Pro Rata.

 

(b)   Net Loss.   After giving effect to the special allocations set forth in  Section 6.1(c)  and Capital Account adjustments pursuant to  Section 6.1(d)(ii) , Net Loss for each taxable period and all items of income, gain, loss and deduction and, to the extent provided in  Section 6.1(d)(iii) , Simulated Gain, taken into account in computing Net Loss for such taxable period shall be allocated as follows:

 

(i)                                      First, to all Unitholders, Pro Rata; provided, however , that Net Losses shall not be allocated pursuant to this  Section 6.1(b)(i)  to the extent that such allocation would cause any Unitholder to have a deficit balance in its Adjusted Capital Account at the end of such taxable period (or increase any existing deficit balance in its Adjusted Capital Account); and

 

(ii)                                   The balance, if any, 100% to the General Partner.

 

(c)   Special Allocations.   Notwithstanding any other provision of this  Section 6.1 , the following special allocations shall be made for each taxable period in the following order:

 

(i)   Partnership Minimum Gain Chargeback.   Notwithstanding any other provision of this  Section 6.1 , if there is a net decrease in Partnership Minimum Gain during any Partnership taxable period, each Partner shall be allocated items of Partnership income, gain and Simulated Gain for such period (and, if necessary, subsequent periods) in the manner and amounts provided in Treasury Regulation Sections 1.704-2(f)(6), 1.704-2(g)(2) and 1.704-2(j)(2)(i), or any successor provision. For purposes of this  Section 6.1(c) , each Partner’s Adjusted Capital Account balance shall be determined, and the allocation of income, gain and Simulated Gain required hereunder shall be effected, prior to the application of any other allocations pursuant to this  Section 6.1(c)  with respect to such taxable period (other than an allocation pursuant to  Section 6.1(c)(vi)  and  6.1(c)(vii) ). This  Section 6.1(c)(i)  is intended to comply with the Partnership Minimum Gain chargeback requirement in Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-2(f) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.

 

(ii)   Chargeback of Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain.   Notwithstanding the other provisions of this  Section 6.1 (other than  Section 6.1(c)(i) ), except as provided in Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-2(i)(4), if there is a net decrease in Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain during any Partnership taxable period, any Partner with a share of Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain at the beginning of such taxable period shall be allocated items of Partnership income, gain and Simulated Gain for such period (and, if necessary, subsequent periods) in the manner and amounts

 

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provided in Treasury Regulation Sections 1.704-2(i)(4) and 1.704-2(j)(2)(ii), or any successor provisions. For purposes of this  Section 6.1(c) , each Partner’s Adjusted Capital Account balance shall be determined, and the allocation of income, gain and Simulated Gain required hereunder shall be effected, prior to the application of any other allocations pursuant to this  Section 6.1(c) , other than  Section 6.1(c)(i)  and other than an allocation pursuant to  Section 6.1(c)(vi)  and  Section 6.1(c)(vii) , with respect to such taxable period. This  Section 6.1(c)(ii)  is intended to comply with the chargeback of items of income and gain requirement in Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-2(i)(4) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.

 

(iii)   Priority Allocations.   If the amount of cash or the Net Agreed Value of any property distributed (except cash or property distributed pursuant to  Section 12.4 ) with respect to a Unit exceeds the amount of cash or the Net Agreed Value of property distributed with respect to another Unit, each Unitholder receiving such greater cash or property distribution shall be allocated gross income in an amount equal to the product of (aa) the amount by which the distribution (on a per Unit basis) to such Unitholder exceeds the distribution with respect to the Unit receiving the smallest distribution and (bb) the number of Units owned by the Unitholder receiving the greater distribution.

 

(iv)   Qualified Income Offset.   In the event any Partner unexpectedly receives any adjustments, allocations or distributions described in Treasury Regulation Sections 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(5), or 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(6), items of Partnership gross income and gain shall be specially allocated to such Partner in an amount and manner sufficient to eliminate, to the extent required by the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 704(b) of the Code, the deficit balance, if any, in its Adjusted Capital Account created by such adjustments, allocations or distributions as quickly as possible; provided , that an allocation pursuant to this  Section 6.1(c)(iv)  shall be made only if and to the extent that such Partner would have a deficit balance in its Adjusted Capital Account after all other allocations provided for in this  Section 6.1 have been tentatively made as if this  Section 6.1(c)(iv)  were not in this Agreement.

 

(v)   Gross Income Allocations.   In the event any Partner has a deficit balance in its Capital Account at the end of any taxable period in excess of the sum of (A) the amount such Partner is required to restore pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement and (B) the amount such Partner is deemed obligated to restore pursuant to Treasury Regulation Sections 1.704-2(g) and 1.704-2(i)(5), such Partner shall be specially allocated items of Partnership gross income, gain and Simulated Gain in the amount of such excess as quickly as possible; provided , that an allocation pursuant to this  Section 6.1(c)(v)  shall be made only if and to the extent that such Partner would have a deficit balance in its Capital Account after all other allocations provided for in this  Section 6.1 have been tentatively made as if  Section 6.1(c)(iv)  and this  Section 6.1(c)(v)  were not in this Agreement.

 

(vi)   Nonrecourse Deductions.   Nonrecourse Deductions for any taxable period shall be allocated to the Partners, Pro Rata. If the General Partner determines that the Partnership’s Nonrecourse Deductions should be allocated in a different ratio to satisfy the safe harbor requirements of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 704(b) of the Code, the General Partner is authorized, upon notice to the other Partners, to revise the prescribed ratio to the numerically closest ratio that does satisfy such requirements.

 

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(vii)   Partner Nonrecourse Deductions.   Partner Nonrecourse Deductions for any taxable period shall be allocated 100% to the Partner that bears the Economic Risk of Loss with respect to the Partner Nonrecourse Debt to which such Partner Nonrecourse Deductions are attributable in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-2(i). If more than one Partner bears the Economic Risk of Loss with respect to a Partner Nonrecourse Debt, such Partner Nonrecourse Deductions attributable thereto shall be allocated between or among such Partners in accordance with the ratios in which they share such Economic Risk of Loss. This  Section 6.1(c)(vii)  is intended to comply with Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(1) and shall be interpreted consistently therewith.

 

(viii)   Nonrecourse Liabilities.   For purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.752-3(a)(3), the Partners agree that Nonrecourse Liabilities of the Partnership in excess of the sum of (A) the amount of Partnership Minimum Gain and (B) the total amount of Nonrecourse Built-in Gain shall be allocated among the Partners, Pro Rata.

 

(ix)   Code Section 754 Adjustments.   To the extent an adjustment to the adjusted tax basis of any Partnership asset pursuant to Section 734(b) of the Code (including pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.734-2(b)(1)) is required, pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m), to be taken into account in determining Capital Accounts as a result of a distribution to a Partner in complete liquidation of such Partner’s interest in the Partnership, the amount of such adjustment to the Capital Accounts shall be treated as an item of gain or Simulated Gain (if the adjustment increases the basis of the asset) or loss or Simulated Loss (if the adjustment decreases such basis) taken into account pursuant to  Section 5.6 , and such item of gain, loss, Simulated Gain or Simulated Loss shall be specially allocated to the Partners in a manner consistent with the manner in which their Capital Accounts are required to be adjusted pursuant to such Section of the Treasury Regulations.

 

(x)   Economic Uniformity; Changes in Law.   For the proper administration of the Partnership and for the preservation of uniformity of the Limited Partner Interests (or any class or classes thereof), the General Partner shall (i) adopt such conventions as it deems appropriate in determining the amount of depreciation, amortization and cost recovery deductions; (ii) make special allocations of income, gain, loss, deduction, Unrealized Gain or Unrealized Loss; and (iii) amend the provisions of this Agreement as appropriate (x) to reflect the proposal or promulgation of Treasury Regulations under Section 704(b) or Section 704(c) of the Code or (y) otherwise to preserve or achieve uniformity of the Limited Partner Interests (or any class or classes thereof). The General Partner may adopt such conventions, make such allocations and make such amendments to this Agreement as provided in this  Section 6.1(c)(x)  only if such conventions, allocations or amendments would not have a material adverse effect on the Partners, the holders of any class or classes of Outstanding Limited Partner Interests or the Partnership.

 

(xi)   Curative Allocation.

 

(A)                                Notwithstanding any other provision of this  Section 6.1 , other than the Required Allocations, the Required Allocations shall be taken into account in making the Agreed Allocations so that, to the extent possible, the net amount of items of gross income, gain, loss, deduction, Simulated Depletion, Simulated Gain and Simulated Loss allocated to each Partner pursuant to the Required Allocations

 

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and the Agreed Allocations, together, shall be equal to the net amount of such items that would have been allocated to each such Partner under the Agreed Allocations had the Required Allocations and the related Curative Allocation not otherwise been provided in this  Section 6.1 and Simulated Depletion and Simulated Loss had been included in the definition of Net Income and Net Loss. In exercising its discretion under this  Section 6.1(c)(xi)(A) , the General Partner may take into account future Required Allocations that, although not yet made, are likely to offset other Required Allocations previously made. Allocations pursuant to this  Section 6.1(c)(xi)(A)  shall only be made with respect to Required Allocations to the extent the General Partner determines that such allocations shall otherwise be inconsistent with the economic agreement among the Partners.

 

(B)                                The General Partner shall, with respect to each taxable period, (1) apply the provisions of  Section 6.1(c)(xi)(A)  in whatever order is most likely to minimize the economic distortions that might otherwise result from the Required Allocations, and (2) divide all allocations pursuant to  Section 6.1(c)(xi)(A)  among the Partners in a manner that is likely to minimize such economic distortions.

 

(xii)   Equalization of Capital Accounts With Respect to Privately Placed Units.   Unrealized Gain or Unrealized Loss deemed recognized as a result of a Revaluation Event shall first be allocated to the (A) Unitholders holding Privately Placed Units, Pro Rata, or (B) Unitholders holding Common Units (other than Privately Placed Units), Pro Rata, as applicable, to the extent necessary to cause the Capital Account in respect of each Privately Placed Unit then Outstanding to equal the Capital Account in respect of each Common Unit (other than Privately Placed Units) then Outstanding.

 

(xiii)   Allocations Regarding Certain Payments Made to Employees and Other Service Providers.   Consistent with the provisions of Treasury Regulation Section 1.83-6(d), if any Partner (or its successor) transfers property (including cash) to any employee or other service provider of the Partnership Group and such Partner is not entitled to be reimbursed by (or otherwise elects not to seek reimbursement from) the Partnership for the value of such property, then any items of deduction or loss resulting from or attributable to such transfer shall be allocated to the Partner (or its successor) that made such transfer and was deemed to have contributed such property to the Partnership pursuant to  Section 5.11 .

 

(d)   Simulated Basis; Simulated Depletion and Simulated Loss; Simulated Gain; Amount Realized.

 

(i)   Simulated Basis.   For purposes of determining and maintaining the Partners’ Capital Accounts, (i) the initial Simulated Basis of each oil and gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code) of the Partnership shall be allocated among the Partners, Pro Rata and (ii) if the Carrying Value of an oil and gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code) is adjusted pursuant to  Section 5.6(d) , the Simulated Basis of such property (as adjusted to reflect the adjustment to the Carrying Value of such property), shall be allocated to the Partners, Pro Rata.

 

(ii)   Simulated Depletion and Simulated Loss.   For purposes of applying clause (z) of the second sentence of  Section 5.6(a) , Simulated Depletion and Simulated Loss with respect to each oil and gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code) of the Partnership shall reduce each Partner’s Capital Account in proportion to the manner in which the Simulated Basis of such property is allocated among the Partners pursuant to  Section 6.1(d)(i) .

 

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(iii)   Simulated Gain.   For purposes of applying clause (iii) of the second sentence of  Section 5.6(a) , Simulated Gain for any taxable period shall be treated as included in either Net Income or Net Loss and allocated pursuant to  Section 6.1(a)  or  Section 6.1(b) , as appropriate.

 

(iv)   Amount Realized.   For purposes of Treasury Regulation Sections 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)( k )( 2 ) and 1.704-1(b)(4)(iii), the amount realized on the disposition of any oil and gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code) of the Partnership shall be allocated (i) first to the Partners in an amount equal to the remaining Simulated Basis of such property in the same proportions as the Simulated Basis of such property was allocated among the Partners pursuant to  Section 6.1(d)(i) , and (ii) any remaining amount realized shall be allocated to the Partners in the same ratio as Simulated Gain from the disposition of such oil and gas property is allocated pursuant to  Section 6.1(a)  or  Section 6.1(b) .

 

Section 6.2   Allocations for Tax Purposes.

 

(a)                                  Except as otherwise provided herein, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, each item of income, gain, loss and deduction shall be allocated among the Partners in the same manner as its correlative item of “book” income, gain, loss or deduction is allocated pursuant to  Section 6.1 .

 

(b)                                  The deduction for depletion with respect to each separate oil and gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code) shall be computed for U.S. federal income tax purposes separately by the Partners rather than by the Partnership in accordance with Section 613A(c)(7)(D) of the Code. Except as provided in  Section 6.2(c) , for purposes of such computation (before taking into account any adjustments resulting from an election made by the Partnership under Section 754 of the Code), the adjusted tax basis of each oil and gas property (as defined in Section 614 of the Code) that is (i) a Contributed Property shall initially be allocated among the non-contributing Partners, Pro Rata, but not in excess of any such Partner’s share of Simulated Basis as determined pursuant to  Section 6.1(d)(i) , and (ii) not a Contributed Property or an Adjusted Property shall initially be allocated to the Partners in proportion to each such Partner’s share of Simulated Basis as determined pursuant to  Section 6.1(d)(i) . If there is an event described in  Section 5.6(d) , the General Partner shall reallocate the adjusted tax basis of each oil and gas property in a manner (i) consistent with the principles of Section 704(c) of the Code and (ii) that maintains the U.S. federal income tax fungibility of the Units.

 

Each Partner shall separately keep records of his, her or its share of the adjusted tax basis in each oil and gas property, allocated as provided above, adjust such share of the adjusted tax basis for any cost or percentage depletion allowable with respect to such property, and use such adjusted tax basis in the computation of its cost depletion or in the computation of his, her or its gain or loss on the disposition of such property by the Partnership

 

(c)                                   In an attempt to eliminate Book-Tax Disparities attributable to a Contributed Property or Adjusted Property, items of income, gain, loss, depreciation, amortization and cost recovery deductions shall be allocated for U.S. federal income tax purposes among the Partners in the manner provided under Section 704(c) of the Code, and the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 704(b) and 704(c) of the Code, as determined appropriate by the General Partner (taking into account the General Partner’s discretion under  Section 6.1(c)(x) ); provided that, in all events, the General Partner shall apply the

 

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“remedial allocation method” in accordance with the principles of Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-3(d). For purposes of applying the “remedial allocation method” to oil and gas properties (i) the amount by which any Partner’s Capital Account is adjusted for Simulated Depletion shall be treated as an amount of book depletion allocated to such Partner and (ii) the amount of cost depletion computed by such Partner under Section 613A(c)(7)(D) of the Code shall be treated as an amount of tax depletion allocated to such Partner.

 

(d)                                  The General Partner may determine to depreciate or amortize the portion of an adjustment under Section 743(b) of the Code attributable to unrealized appreciation in any Adjusted Property (to the extent of the unamortized Book-Tax Disparity) using a predetermined rate derived from the depreciation or amortization method and useful life applied to the unamortized Book-Tax Disparity of such property, despite any inconsistency of such approach with Treasury Regulation Section 1.167(c)-l(a)(6) or any successor regulations thereto. If the General Partner determines that such reporting position cannot reasonably be taken, the General Partner may adopt depreciation and amortization conventions under which all purchasers acquiring Limited Partner Interests in the same month would receive depreciation and amortization deductions, based upon the same applicable rate as if they had purchased a direct interest in the Partnership’s property. If the General Partner chooses not to utilize such aggregate method, the General Partner may use any other depreciation and amortization conventions to preserve the uniformity of the intrinsic tax characteristics of any Units, so long as such conventions would not have a material adverse effect on the Limited Partners or Record Holders of any class or classes of Limited Partner Interests.

 

(e)                                   In accordance with Treasury Regulation Sections 1.1245-1(e) and 1.1250-1(f), any gain allocated to the Partners upon the sale or other taxable disposition of any Partnership asset shall, to the extent possible, after taking into account other required allocations of gain pursuant to this  Section 6.2 , be characterized as Recapture Income in the same proportions and to the same extent as such Partners (or their predecessors in interest) have been allocated any deductions directly or indirectly giving rise to the treatment of such gains as Recapture Income.

 

(f)                                    All items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit recognized by the Partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and allocated to the Partners in accordance with the provisions hereof shall be determined without regard to any election under Section 754 of the Code that may be made by the Partnership; provided , however , that such allocations, once made, shall be adjusted (in the manner determined by the General Partner) to take into account those adjustments permitted or required by Sections 734 and 743 of the Code.

 

(g)                                   Each item of Partnership income, gain, loss and deduction shall, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, be determined for each taxable period and prorated on a monthly basis and shall be allocated to the Partners as of the opening of the National Securities Exchange on which the Partnership’s Units are listed or admitted to trading on the first Business Day of each month; provided , however , such items for the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending on the last day of the month in which the Closing Date occurs shall be allocated to the Partners who are issued Units as a result of the transactions contemplated by the Contribution Agreement and the Underwriting Agreement; and provided, further , that gain or loss on a sale or other disposition of any assets of the Partnership or any other extraordinary item of income, gain, loss or deduction, as determined by the General Partner, shall be allocated to the Partners as of the opening of the National Securities Exchange on which the Partnership’s Units are listed or admitted to trading on the first Business Day of

 

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the month in which such item is recognized for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The General Partner may revise, alter or otherwise modify such methods of allocation to the extent permitted or required by Section 706 of the Code and the regulations or rulings promulgated thereunder, and the Partners hereby agree that any such methods selected by the General Partner are made by the “agreement of the partners” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.706-4(f).

 

(h)                                  Allocations that would otherwise be made to a Partner under the provisions of this  Article VI shall instead be made to the beneficial owner of Partnership Interests held by a nominee in any case in which the nominee has furnished the identity of such owner to the Partnership in accordance with Section 6031(c) of the Code or any other method determined by the General Partner.

 

(i)                                      If, as a result of an exercise of a Noncompensatory Option, a Capital Account reallocation is required under Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(s)(3), the General Partner shall make corrective allocations pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(4)(x).

 

Section 6.3   Distributions to Record Holders.

 

(a)                                  Within 45 days following the end of each Quarter commencing with the Quarter ending on March 31, 2017, an amount equal to 100% of Available Cash with respect to such Quarter shall be distributed in accordance with this  Article VI by the Partnership to the Partners as of the Record Date selected by the General Partner.

 

(b)                                  The Partnership shall make distributions, if any, to Unitholders, Pro Rata.

 

(c)                                   All distributions required to be made under this Agreement shall be made subject to Sections 17-607 and 17-804 of the Delaware Act.

 

(d)                                  Notwithstanding  Section 6.3(b) , in the event of the dissolution and liquidation of the Partnership, cash shall be applied and distributed solely in accordance with, and subject to the terms and conditions of,  Section 12.4 .

 

(e)                                   Each distribution in respect of a Partnership Interest shall be paid by the Partnership, directly or through any Transfer Agent or through any other Person or agent, only to the Record Holder of such Partnership Interest as of the Record Date set for such distribution. Such payment shall constitute full payment and satisfaction of the Partnership’s liability in respect of such payment, regardless of any claim of any Person who may have an interest in such payment by reason of an assignment or otherwise.

 

ARTICLE VII

 

MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF BUSINESS

 

Section 7.1   Management.

 

(a)                                  The General Partner shall conduct, direct and manage all activities of the Partnership. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, but without limitation on the ability of the General Partner to delegate its rights and power to other Persons, all management powers over the business and affairs of the Partnership shall be

 

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exclusively vested in the General Partner, and no Limited Partner in its capacity as such shall have any management power over the business and affairs of the Partnership. In addition to the powers now or hereafter granted a general partner of a limited partnership under applicable law or that are granted to the General Partner under any other provision of this Agreement, the General Partner, subject to  Section 7.4 , shall have full power and authority to do all things and on such terms as it determines to be necessary or appropriate to conduct the business of the Partnership, to exercise all powers set forth in  Section 2.5 and to effectuate the purposes set forth in  Section 2.4 , including the following:

 

(i)                                      the making of any expenditures, the lending or borrowing of money, the assumption or guarantee of, or other contracting for, indebtedness and other liabilities, the issuance of evidences of indebtedness, including indebtedness that is convertible into or exchangeable for Partnership Interests, and the incurring of any other obligations;

 

(ii)                                   the making of tax, regulatory and other filings, or rendering of periodic or other reports to governmental or other agencies having jurisdiction over the business or assets of the Partnership;

 

(iii)                                the acquisition, disposition, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, hypothecation or exchange of any or all of the assets of the Partnership or the merger or other combination of the Partnership with or into another Person (the matters described in this clause (iii) being subject, however, to any prior approval that may be required by  Section 7.4 or  Article XIV );

 

(iv)                               the use of the assets of the Partnership (including cash on hand) for any purpose consistent with the terms of this Agreement, including the financing of the conduct of the business or operations of the Partnership Group; subject to  Section 7.7(a) , the lending of funds to other Persons (including other Group Members); the repayment or guarantee of obligations of any Group Member; and the making of capital contributions to any Group Member;

 

(v)                                  the negotiation, execution and performance of any contracts, conveyances or other instruments (including instruments that limit the liability of the Partnership under contractual arrangements to all or particular assets of the Partnership, with the other party to the contract to have no recourse against the General Partner or its assets other than its interest in the Partnership, even if the same results in the terms of the transaction being less favorable to the Partnership than would otherwise be the case);

 

(vi)                               the distribution of cash held by the Partnership;

 

(vii)                            the selection and dismissal of officers, employees, agents, internal and outside attorneys, accountants, consultants and contractors and the determination of their compensation and other terms of employment or hiring;

 

(viii)                         the maintenance of insurance for the benefit of the Partnership Group, the Partners and Indemnitees;

 

(ix)                               the formation of, or acquisition of an interest in, and the contribution of assets and the making of loans to, any further limited or general partnerships, joint ventures, corporations, limited liability companies or other Persons (including the acquisition of

 

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interests in, and the contributions of assets to, any Group Member from time to time) subject to the restrictions set forth in  Section 2.4 ;

 

(x)                                  the control of any matters affecting the rights and obligations of the Partnership, including the bringing and defending of actions at law or in equity and otherwise engaging in the conduct of litigation, arbitration or mediation and the incurring of legal expense and the settlement of claims and litigation;

 

(xi)                               the indemnification of any Person against liabilities and contingencies to the extent permitted by law;

 

(xii)                            the entering into of listing agreements with any National Securities Exchange regarding some or all of the Limited Partner Interests or other securities issued by a Group Member or the delisting of such securities from, or requesting that trading be suspended on, any such exchange (subject to any prior approval that may be required under  Section 4.7 );

 

(xiii)                         the purchase, sale or other acquisition or disposition of Partnership Interests, or the issuance of Derivative Partnership Interests;

 

(xiv)                        the undertaking of any action in connection with the Partnership’s participation in the management of any Group Member; and

 

(xv)                           the entering into of agreements with any of its Affiliates, including any agreements to render services to a Group Member or to itself in the discharge of its duties as General Partner of the Partnership.

 

(b)                                  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, any Group Member Agreement, the Delaware Act or any applicable law, rule or regulation, each of the Partners and each other Person who may acquire an interest in Partnership Interests or is otherwise bound by this Agreement hereby (i) approves, ratifies and confirms the execution, delivery and performance by the parties thereto of this Agreement and the Group Member Agreement of each other Group Member, the Management Services Agreements, the Underwriting Agreement, the Contribution Agreement and the other agreements described in or filed as exhibits to the Registration Statement that are related to the transactions contemplated by the Registration Statement (collectively, the “ Transaction Documents ”) (in each case other than this Agreement, without giving effect to any amendments, supplements or restatements thereof entered into after the date such Person becomes bound by the provisions of this Agreement); (ii) agrees that the General Partner (on its own or on behalf of the Partnership) is authorized to execute, deliver and perform the agreements referred to in clause (i) of this sentence and the other agreements, acts, transactions and matters described in or contemplated by the Registration Statement on behalf of the Partnership without any further act, approval or vote of the Partners or the other Persons who may acquire an interest in Partnership Interests or are otherwise bound by this Agreement; and (iii) agrees that the execution, delivery or performance by the General Partner, any Group Member or any Affiliate of any of them of this Agreement or any agreement authorized or permitted under this Agreement (including the exercise by the General Partner or any Affiliate of the General Partner of the rights accorded pursuant to  Article XV ) shall not constitute a breach by the General Partner of any duty or any other obligation of any type whatsoever that the General Partner may owe the Partnership or the Limited Partners or any other Persons under this Agreement (or any other agreements) or of any duty existing at law, in equity or otherwise.

 

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Section 7.2   Replacement of Fiduciary Duties.   Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that, at law or in equity, the General Partner or any other Indemnitee would have duties (including fiduciary duties) to the Partnership, to another Partner, to any Person who acquires an interest in a Partnership Interest or to any other Person bound by this Agreement, all such duties (including fiduciary duties) are hereby eliminated, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and replaced with the duties expressly set forth herein. The elimination of duties (including fiduciary duties) and replacement thereof with the duties expressly set forth herein are approved by the Partnership, each of the Partners, each other Person who acquires an interest in a Partnership Interest and each other Person bound by this Agreement.

 

Section 7.3   Certificate of Limited Partnership.   The General Partner caused the Certificate of Limited Partnership to be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware as required by the Delaware Act on October 30, 2015. The General Partner shall use all reasonable efforts to cause to be filed such other certificates or documents that the General Partner determines to be necessary or appropriate for the formation, continuation, qualification and operation of a limited partnership (or a partnership in which the limited partners have limited liability) in the State of Delaware or any other state in which the Partnership may elect to do business or own property. To the extent the General Partner determines such action to be necessary or appropriate, the General Partner shall file amendments to and restatements of the Certificate of Limited Partnership and do all things to maintain the Partnership as a limited partnership (or a partnership or other entity in which the limited partners have limited liability) under the laws of the State of Delaware or of any other state in which the Partnership may elect to do business or own property. Subject to the terms of  Section 3.4(a) , the General Partner shall not be required, before or after filing, to deliver or mail a copy of the Certificate of Limited Partnership, any qualification document or any amendment thereto to any Limited Partner.

 

Section 7.4   Restrictions on the General Partner’s Authority to Sell Assets of the Partnership Group.   Except as provided in  Article XII and  Article XIV , the General Partner may not sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the assets of the Partnership Group, taken as a whole, in a single transaction or a series of related transactions without the approval of holders of a Unit Majority; provided, however , that this provision shall not preclude or limit the General Partner’s ability to mortgage, pledge, hypothecate or grant a security interest in all or substantially all of the assets of the Partnership Group and shall not apply to any disposition of any or all of the assets of the Partnership Group pursuant to the foreclosure of, or other realization upon, any such encumbrance.

 

Section 7.5   Reimbursement of the General Partner.

 

(a)                                  Except as provided in this  Section 7.5 and elsewhere in this Agreement, the General Partner shall not be compensated for its services as a general partner or managing member of any Group Member.

 

(b)                                  The General Partner shall be reimbursed on a monthly basis, or such other basis as the General Partner may determine, for (i) all direct and indirect expenses it incurs or payments it makes on behalf of the Partnership Group (including salary, bonus, incentive compensation and other amounts paid to any Person, including Affiliates of the General Partner, to perform services for the Partnership Group or for the General Partner in the discharge of its duties to the Partnership Group), and (ii) all other expenses allocable to the Partnership Group or otherwise incurred by the General Partner or its Affiliates in connection with managing and operating the Partnership Group’s business and affairs (including expenses allocated to the General Partner by its Affiliates). The General Partner

 

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shall determine the expenses that are allocable to the Partnership Group. Reimbursements pursuant to this  Section 7.5 shall be in addition to any reimbursement to the General Partner as a result of indemnification pursuant to  Section 7.8 . Any allocation of expenses to the Partnership by the General Partner in a manner consistent with its or its Affiliates past business practices shall be deemed to have been made in good faith. This provision does not affect the ability of the General Partner and its Affiliates to enter into an agreement to provide services to any Group Member for a fee or otherwise than for cost.

 

(c)                                   The General Partner, without the approval of the Limited Partners, may propose and adopt on behalf of the Partnership employee benefit plans, employee programs and employee practices (including plans, programs and practices involving the issuance of Partnership Interests or Derivative Partnership Interests), or cause the Partnership to issue Partnership Interests or Derivative Partnership Interests in connection with, or pursuant to, any employee benefit plan, employee program or employee practice maintained or sponsored by the General Partner or any of its Affiliates in each case for the benefit of officers, employees and directors of the General Partner or any of its Affiliates, in respect of services performed, directly or indirectly, for the benefit of the Partnership Group. The Partnership agrees to issue and sell to the General Partner or any of its Affiliates any Partnership Interests or Derivative Partnership Interests that the General Partner or such Affiliates are obligated to provide to any officers, employees, consultants and directors pursuant to any such employee benefit plans, employee programs or employee practices. Expenses incurred by the General Partner in connection with any such plans, programs and practices (including the net cost to the General Partner or such Affiliates of Partnership Interests or Derivative Partnership Interests purchased by the General Partner or such Affiliates from the Partnership to fulfill options or awards under such plans, programs and practices) shall be reimbursed in accordance with  Section 7.5(b) . Any and all obligations of the General Partner under any employee benefit plans, employee programs or employee practices adopted by the General Partner as permitted by this  Section 7.5(c)  shall constitute obligations of the General Partner hereunder and shall be assumed by any successor General Partner approved pursuant to  Section 11.1 or  Section 11.2 or the transferee of or successor to all of the General Partner’s General Partner Interest pursuant to  Section 4.6 .

 

(d)                                  The General Partner and its Affiliates may charge any member of the Partnership Group a management fee to the extent necessary to allow the Partnership Group to reduce the amount of any state franchise or income tax or any tax based upon the revenues or gross margin of any member of the Partnership Group if the tax benefit produced by the payment of such management fee or fees exceeds the amount of such fee or fees.

 

Section 7.6   Outside Activities.

 

(a)                                  The General Partner, for so long as it is the General Partner of the Partnership, (i) agrees that its sole business shall be to act as a general partner or managing member, as the case may be, of the Partnership and any other partnership or limited liability company of which the Partnership is, directly or indirectly, a partner or member and to undertake activities that are ancillary or related thereto (including being a Limited Partner in the Partnership) and (ii) shall not engage in any business or activity or incur any debts or liabilities except in connection with or incidental to (A) its performance as general partner or managing member, if any, of one or more Group Members or as described in or contemplated by the Registration Statement, (B) the acquiring, owning or disposing of debt securities or equity interests in any Group Member or (C) the guarantee of, and mortgage, pledge or encumbrance of any or all of its assets in connection with, any indebtedness of any Group Member.

 

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(b)                                  Subject to the terms of  Section 7.6(c) , each Unrestricted Person (other than the General Partner) shall have the right to engage in businesses of every type and description and other activities for profit and to engage in and possess an interest in other business ventures of any and every type or description, whether in businesses engaged in or anticipated to be engaged in by any Group Member, independently or with others, including business interests and activities in direct competition with the business and activities of any Group Member, and none of the same shall constitute a breach of this Agreement or any duty otherwise existing at law, in equity or otherwise, to any Group Member or any Partner. None of any Group Member, any Limited Partner or any other Person shall have any rights by virtue of this Agreement, any Group Member Agreement, or the partnership relationship established hereby in any business ventures of any Unrestricted Person.

 

(c)                                   Subject to the terms of  Section 7.6(a) Section 7.6(b)  and the Contribution Agreement, but otherwise notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, (i) the engaging in competitive activities by any Unrestricted Person (other than the General Partner) in accordance with the provisions of this  Section 7.6 is hereby approved by the Partnership and all Partners, (ii) it shall be deemed not to be a breach of any duty existing at law, in equity or otherwise, of the General Partner or any other Unrestricted Person for the Unrestricted Persons (other than the General Partner) to engage in such business interests and activities in preference to or to the exclusion of the Partnership or any other Group Member and (iii) the Unrestricted Persons shall have no obligation hereunder or as a result of any duty existing at law, in equity or otherwise, to present business opportunities to the Partnership or any other Group Member. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or any duty existing at law or in equity, the doctrine of corporate opportunity, or any analogous doctrine, shall not apply to any Unrestricted Person (including the General Partner). Except as provided for in the Contribution Agreement, no Unrestricted Person (including the General Partner) who acquires knowledge of a potential transaction, agreement, arrangement or other matter that may be an opportunity for any Group Member, shall have any duty to communicate or offer such opportunity to any Group Member, and such Unrestricted Person (including the General Partner) shall not be liable to the Partnership, to any Limited Partner or any other Person bound by this Agreement for breach of any duty existing at law, in equity or otherwise, by reason of the fact that such Unrestricted Person (including the General Partner) pursues or acquires for itself, directs such opportunity to another Person or does not communicate such opportunity or information to any Group Member, provided, however , that such Unrestricted Person does not engage in such business or activity using confidential or proprietary information provided by or on behalf of the Partnership to such Unrestricted Person.

 

(d)                                  The General Partner and each of its Affiliates may acquire Units or other Partnership Interests in addition to those acquired on the Closing Date and, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, shall be entitled to exercise, at their option, all rights relating to all Units and/or other Partnership Interests acquired by them. The term “Affiliates” when used in this  Section 7.6(d)  with respect to the General Partner shall not include any Group Member.

 

(e)                                   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement shall limit or otherwise affect any separate contractual obligations outside of this Agreement of any Person (including any Unrestricted Person) to the Partnership or any of its Affiliates.

 

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Section 7.7   Loans from the General Partner; Loans or Contributions from the Partnership or Group Members.

 

(a)                                  The General Partner or any of its Affiliates may, but shall be under no obligation to, lend to any Group Member, and any Group Member may borrow from the General Partner or any of its Affiliates, funds needed or desired by the Group Member for such periods of time and in such amounts as the General Partner may determine; provided, however , that in any such case the lending party may not charge the borrowing party interest at a rate greater than the rate that would be charged the borrowing party or impose terms materially less favorable to the borrowing party than would be charged or imposed on the borrowing party by unrelated lenders on comparable loans made on an arm’s-length basis (without reference to the lending party’s financial abilities or guarantees), all as determined by the General Partner. The borrowing party shall reimburse the lending party for any costs (other than any additional interest costs) incurred by the lending party in connection with the borrowing of such funds. For purposes of this  Section 7.7(a)  and  Section 7.7(b) , the term “Group Member” shall include any Affiliate of a Group Member that is controlled by the Group Member.

 

(b)                                  The Partnership may lend or contribute to any Group Member, and any Group Member may borrow from the Partnership, funds on terms and conditions determined by the General Partner. No Group Member may lend funds to the General Partner or any of its Affiliates (other than another Group Member).

 

Section 7.8   Indemnification.

 

(a)                                  To the fullest extent permitted by law but subject to the limitations expressly provided in this Agreement, all Indemnitees shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Partnership from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, joint or several, expenses (including legal fees and expenses), judgments, fines, penalties, interest, settlements or other amounts arising from any and all threatened, pending or completed claims, demands, actions, suits or proceedings, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, and whether formal or informal and including appeals, in which any Indemnitee may be involved, or is threatened to be involved, as a party or otherwise, by reason of its status as an Indemnitee and acting (or omitting or refraining to act) in such capacity on behalf of or for the benefit of the Partnership; provided, however , that the Indemnitee shall not be indemnified and held harmless pursuant to this Agreement if there has been a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that, in respect of the matter for which the Indemnitee is seeking indemnification pursuant to this Agreement, the Indemnitee acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud, willful misconduct or, in the case of a criminal matter, acted with knowledge that the Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful; provided, further , no indemnification pursuant to this  Section 7.8 shall be available to any Indemnitee (other than a Group Member) with respect to any such Affiliate’s obligations pursuant to the Transaction Documents. Any indemnification pursuant to this  Section 7.8 shall be made only out of the assets of the Partnership, it being agreed that the General Partner shall not be personally liable for such indemnification and shall have no obligation to contribute or loan any monies or property to the Partnership to enable it to effectuate such indemnification.

 

(b)                                  To the fullest extent permitted by law, expenses (including legal fees and expenses) incurred by an Indemnitee who is indemnified pursuant to  Section 7.8(a)  in appearing at, participating in or defending any claim, demand, action, suit or proceeding shall, from time

 

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to time, be advanced by the Partnership prior to a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that, in respect of the matter for which the Indemnitee is seeking indemnification pursuant to this  Section 7.8 , the Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified upon receipt by the Partnership of any undertaking by or on behalf of the Indemnitee to repay such amount if it shall be ultimately determined that the Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified as authorized by this  Section 7.8 .

 

(c)                                   The indemnification provided by this  Section 7.8 shall be in addition to any other rights to which an Indemnitee may be entitled under this Agreement, any other agreement, pursuant to any vote of the holders of Outstanding Limited Partner Interests, as a matter of law, in equity or otherwise, both as to actions in the Indemnitee’s capacity as an Indemnitee and as to actions in any other capacity (including any capacity under the Underwriting Agreement), and shall continue as to an Indemnitee who has ceased to serve in such capacity and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors, assigns and administrators of the Indemnitee.

 

(d)                                  The Partnership may purchase and maintain (or reimburse the General Partner or its Affiliates for the cost of) insurance, on behalf of the General Partner, its Affiliates, the Indemnitees and such other Persons as the General Partner shall determine, against any liability that may be asserted against, or expense that may be incurred by, such Person in connection with the Partnership’s or any other Group Member’s activities or such Person’s activities on behalf of the Partnership or any other Group Member, regardless of whether the Partnership would have the power to indemnify such Person against such liability under the provisions of this Agreement. In addition, the Partnership may enter into additional indemnification agreements with any Indemnitee.

 

(e)                                   For purposes of this  Section 7.8 , the Partnership shall be deemed to have requested an Indemnitee to serve as fiduciary of an employee benefit plan whenever the performance by it of its duties to the Partnership also imposes duties on, or otherwise involves services by, it to the plan or participants or beneficiaries of the plan; excise taxes assessed on an Indemnitee with respect to an employee benefit plan pursuant to applicable law shall constitute “fines” within the meaning of  Section 7.8(a) ; and action taken or omitted by it with respect to any employee benefit plan in the performance of its duties for a purpose reasonably believed by it to be in the best interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan shall be deemed to be for a purpose that is in the best interests of the Partnership.

 

(f)                                    In no event may an Indemnitee subject the Limited Partners to personal liability by reason of the indemnification provisions set forth in this Agreement.

 

(g)                                   An Indemnitee shall not be denied indemnification in whole or in part under this  Section 7.8 because the Indemnitee had an interest in the transaction with respect to which the indemnification applies if the transaction was otherwise permitted by the terms of this Agreement.

 

(h)                                  The provisions of this  Section 7.8 are for the benefit of the Indemnitees and their heirs, successors, assigns, executors and administrators and shall not be deemed to create any rights for the benefit of any other Persons.

 

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Indemnitee to be indemnified by the Partnership, nor the obligations of the Partnership to indemnify any such Indemnitee under and in accordance with the provisions of this  Section 7.8 as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.

 

(j)                                     This  Section 7.8 shall not limit the right of the Partnership, to the extent and in the manner permitted by law, to indemnify and to advance expenses to, and purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of, Persons other than Indemnitees.

 

Section 7.9   Liability of Indemnitees.

 

(a)                                  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, any Group Member Agreement, under the Delaware Act or any other law, rule or regulation or at equity, to the fullest extent allowed by law, no Indemnitee or any of its employees or Persons acting on its behalf shall be liable for monetary damages to the Partnership, the Partners, or any other Persons who have acquired interests in Partnership Interests or are bound by this Agreement, for losses sustained or liabilities incurred, of any kind or character, as a result of any act or omission of an Indemnitee or any of its employees or Persons acting on its behalf unless there has been a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that, in respect of the matter in question, the Indemnitee or any of its employees or Persons acting on its behalf acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud, willful misconduct or, in the case of a criminal matter, acted with knowledge that the Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful.

 

(b)                                  The General Partner may exercise any of the powers granted to it by this Agreement and perform any of the duties imposed upon it hereunder either directly or by or through its agents, and the General Partner shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any such agent appointed by the General Partner if such appointment was not made in bad faith.

 

(c)                                   To the extent that, at law or in equity, an Indemnitee or any of its employees or Persons acting on its behalf has duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities relating thereto to the Partnership or to the Partners or to any other Persons who have acquired a Partnership Interest or are otherwise bound by this Agreement, the General Partner and any other Indemnitee or any of its employees or Persons acting on its behalf acting in connection with the Partnership’s business or affairs shall not be liable to the Partnership, the Limited Partners, or any other Persons who have acquired interests in the Partnership Interests or are bound by this Agreement for its good faith reliance on the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(d)                                  Any amendment, modification or repeal of this  Section 7.9 or any provision hereof shall be prospective only and shall not in any way affect the limitations on the liability of the Indemnitees under this  Section 7.9 as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.

 

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Section 7.10   Resolution of Conflicts of Interest; Standards of Conduct and Modification of Duties.

 

(a)                                  Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or any Group Member Agreement, whenever a potential conflict of interest exists or arises between the General Partner or any of its Affiliates, on the one hand, and the Partnership, any Group Member or any Partner, on the other, any resolution or course of action by the General Partner or its Affiliates in respect of such conflict of interest shall be permitted and deemed approved by all Partners, and shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement, of any Group Member Agreement, of any agreement contemplated herein or therein, or of any duty stated or implied by law or equity, if the resolution or course of action in respect of such conflict of interest is (i) approved by Special Approval, (ii) approved by the vote of a majority of the Outstanding Common Units (excluding Common Units owned by the General Partner and its Affiliates), (iii) determined by the Board of Directors to be on terms no less favorable to the Partnership than those generally being provided to or available from unrelated third parties or (iv) determined by the Board of Directors to be fair and reasonable to the Partnership, taking into account the totality of the relationships between the parties involved (including other transactions that may be particularly favorable or advantageous to the Partnership). The General Partner shall be authorized but not required in connection with its resolution of such conflict of interest to seek Special Approval or Unitholder approval of such resolution, and the General Partner may also adopt a resolution or course of action that has not received Special Approval or Unitholder approval. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, any Group Member Agreement or applicable law, whenever the General Partner makes a determination to refer or not to refer any potential conflict of interest to the Conflicts Committee for Special Approval, to seek or not to seek Unitholder Approval or to adopt or not to adopt a resolution or course of action that has not received Special Approval or Unitholder Approval, then the General Partner shall be entitled, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to make such determination or to take or decline to take such other action free of any duty or obligation whatsoever to the Partnership or any Limited Partner, and the General Partner shall not, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be required to act in good faith or pursuant to any other standard or duty imposed by this Agreement, any Group Member Agreement, any other agreement contemplated hereby or under the Delaware Act or any other law, rule or regulation or at equity, and the General Partner in making such determination or taking or declining to take such other action shall be permitted to do so in its sole and absolute discretion. If Special Approval is sought, then it shall be presumed that, in making its decision, the Conflicts Committee acted in good faith. If the Board of Directors determines that the resolution or course of action taken with respect to a conflict of interest satisfies either of the standards set forth in clauses (iii) or (iv) of this  Section 7.10(a)  or that a director satisfies the eligibility requirements to be a member of the Conflicts Committee, then it shall be presumed that, in making its decision, the Board of Directors acted in good faith. In any proceeding brought by any Limited Partner or by or on behalf of such Limited Partner or any other Limited Partner or the Partnership challenging any action by the Conflicts Committee with respect to any matter referred to the Conflicts Committee for Special Approval by the General Partner, any action by the Board of Directors in determining whether the resolution or course of action taken with respect to a conflict of interest satisfies either of the standards set forth in clauses (iii) or (iv) of this  Section 7.10(a)  or whether a director satisfies the eligibility requirements to be a member of the Conflicts Committee, the Person bringing or prosecuting such proceeding shall have the burden of overcoming the presumption that the Conflicts Committee or the Board of Directors, as applicable, acted in good faith. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or any duty otherwise existing at law or equity, the existence of the conflicts of interest

 

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described in the Registration Statement are hereby approved by all Partners and shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement or any such duty.

 

(b)                                  Whenever the General Partner or the Board of Directors, or any committee thereof (including the Conflicts Committee), makes a determination or takes or declines to take any other action, or any Affiliate of the General Partner causes the General Partner to do so, in its capacity as the general partner of the Partnership as opposed to in its individual capacity, whether under this Agreement, any Group Member Agreement or any other agreement, then, unless another express lesser standard is provided for in this Agreement, the General Partner, the Board of Directors or such committee or such Affiliates causing the General Partner to do so, shall make such determination or take or decline to take such other action in good faith and shall not be subject to any other or different duties or standards (including fiduciary duties or standards) imposed by this Agreement, any Group Member Agreement, any other agreement contemplated hereby or under the Delaware Act or any other law, rule or regulation or at equity. A determination or other action or inaction shall conclusively be deemed to be in “good faith” for all purposes of this Agreement, if the Person or Persons making such determination or taking or declining to take such other action subjectively believe that the determination or other action or inaction is in, or not adverse to, the best interests of the Partnership Group; provided, however , that if the Board of Directors is making a determination or taking or declining to take an action pursuant to clause (iii) or clause (iv) of the first sentence of  Section 7.10(a) , then in lieu thereof, such determination or other action or inaction shall conclusively be deemed to be in “good faith” for all purposes of this Agreement if the members of the Board of Directors making such determination or taking or declining to take such other action subjectively believe that the determination or other action or inaction meets the standard set forth in clause (iii) or clause (iv) of the first sentence of  Section 7.10(a) , as applicable.

 

(c)                                   Whenever the General Partner (including the Board of Directors or any committee thereof) makes a determination or takes or declines to take any other action, or any of its Affiliates causes it to do so, in its individual capacity as opposed to in its capacity as the general partner of the Partnership, whether under this Agreement, any Group Member Agreement or any other agreement contemplated hereby or otherwise, then the General Partner, the Board of Directors or any committee thereof, or such Affiliates causing it to do so, are entitled, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to make such determination or to take or decline to take such other action free of any duty (including any fiduciary or other duty) existing at law, in equity or otherwise or obligation whatsoever to the Partnership or any Limited Partner, and the General Partner, the Board of Directors or any committee thereof, or such Affiliates causing it to do so, shall not, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be required to act in good faith or pursuant to any other standard imposed by this Agreement, any Group Member Agreement, any other agreement contemplated hereby or under the Delaware Act or any other law, rule or regulation or at equity, and the Person or Persons making such determination or taking or declining to take such other action shall be permitted to do so in their sole and absolute discretion. By way of illustration and not of limitation, whenever the phrase, “the General Partner at its option,” or some variation of that phrase, is used in this Agreement, it indicates that the General Partner is acting in its individual capacity. For the avoidance of doubt, whenever the General Partner votes or transfers its Partnership Interests, or refrains from voting or transferring its Partnership Interests, it shall be acting in its individual capacity.

 

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or shall be determined by its members, if the General Partner is a limited liability company, stockholders, if the General Partner is a corporation, or the members or stockholders of the General Partner’s general partner, if the General Partner is a partnership.

 

(e)                                   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the General Partner and its Affiliates shall have no duty or obligation, express or implied, to (i) sell or otherwise dispose of any asset of the Partnership Group other than in the ordinary course of business or (ii) permit any Group Member to use any facilities or assets of the General Partner and its Affiliates, except as may be provided in contracts entered into from time to time specifically dealing with such use. Any determination by the General Partner or any of its Affiliates to enter into such contracts shall be at its option.

 

(f)                                    Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or expressly required by the Delaware Act, neither the General Partner, the Board of Directors, any committee thereof or any other Indemnitee shall have any duties or liabilities, including fiduciary duties, to the Partnership or any Limited Partner and the provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that they restrict, eliminate or otherwise modify the duties and liabilities, including fiduciary duties, of the General Partner or any other Indemnitee otherwise existing at law or in equity, are agreed by the Partners to replace such other duties and liabilities of the General Partner or such other Indemnitee.

 

(g)                                   The Unitholders hereby authorize the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership as a general partner or managing member of a Group Member, to approve actions by the general partner or managing member of such Group Member similar to those actions permitted to be taken by the General Partner pursuant to this  Section 7.10 .

 

Section 7.11   Other Matters Concerning the General Partner.

 

(a)                                  The General Partner, the Board of Directors (or any committee thereof) and any other Indemnitee may rely and shall be protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent, order, bond, debenture or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties.

 

(b)                                  The General Partner, the Board of Directors (or any committee thereof) and any other Indemnitee may consult with legal counsel, accountants, appraisers, management consultants, investment bankers and other consultants and advisers selected by it, and any act taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon the advice or opinion (including an Opinion of Counsel) of such Persons as to matters that the General Partner or such Indemnitee, respectively, reasonably believes to be within such Person’s professional or expert competence shall be conclusively presumed to have been done or omitted in good faith and in accordance with such advice or opinion.

 

(c)                                   The General Partner shall have the right, in respect of any of its powers or obligations hereunder, to act through any of its duly authorized officers, a duly appointed attorney or attorneys-in-fact or the duly authorized officers of the Partnership or any Group Member.

 

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Interests shall not be considered Outstanding for any purpose, except as otherwise provided herein. The General Partner or any Affiliate of the General Partner may also purchase or otherwise acquire and sell or otherwise dispose of Partnership Interests for its own account, subject to the provisions of  Article IV and  Article X .

 

Section 7.13   Reliance by Third Parties.   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, any Person (other than the General Partner and its Affiliates) dealing with the Partnership shall be entitled to assume that the General Partner and any officer of the General Partner authorized by the General Partner to act on behalf of and in the name of the Partnership has full power and authority to encumber, sell or otherwise use in any manner any and all assets of the Partnership and to enter into any authorized contracts on behalf of the Partnership, and such Person shall be entitled to deal with the General Partner or any such officer as if it were the Partnership’s sole party in interest, both legally and beneficially. Each Limited Partner hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all defenses or other remedies that may be available against such Person to contest, negate or disaffirm any action of the General Partner or any such officer in connection with any such dealing. In no event shall any Person (other than the General Partner and its Affiliates) dealing with the General Partner or any such officer or its representatives be obligated to ascertain that the terms of this Agreement have been complied with or to inquire into the necessity or expedience of any act or action of the General Partner or any such officer or its representatives. Each and every certificate, document or other instrument executed on behalf of the Partnership by the General Partner or its representatives shall be conclusive evidence in favor of any and every Person relying thereon or claiming thereunder that (a) at the time of the execution and delivery of such certificate, document or instrument, this Agreement was in full force and effect, (b) the Person executing and delivering such certificate, document or instrument was duly authorized and empowered to do so for and on behalf of the Partnership and (c) such certificate, document or instrument was duly executed and delivered in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement and is binding upon the Partnership.

 

ARTICLE VIII

 

BOOKS, RECORDS, ACCOUNTING AND REPORTS

 

Section 8.1   Records and Accounting.   The General Partner shall keep or cause to be kept at the principal office of the Partnership appropriate books and records with respect to the Partnership’s business, including the Register and all other books and records necessary to provide to the Limited Partners any information required to be provided pursuant to  Section 3.4(a) . Any books and records maintained by or on behalf of the Partnership in the regular course of its business, including the Register, books of account and records of Partnership proceedings, may be kept on, or be in the form of, computer disks, hard drives, magnetic tape, photographs, micrographics or any other information storage device; provided, however, that the books and records so maintained are convertible into clearly legible written form within a reasonable period of time. The books of the Partnership shall be maintained, for financial reporting purposes, on an accrual basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

Section 8.2   Fiscal Year.   The fiscal year of the Partnership shall be a fiscal year ending December 31.

 

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Section 8.3   Reports.

 

(a)                                  Whether or not the Partnership is subject to the requirement to file reports with the Commission, as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 105 days after the close of each fiscal year of the Partnership (or such shorter period as required by the Commission), the General Partner shall cause to be mailed or made available, by any reasonable means (including posting on or accessible through the Partnership’s or the Commission’s website) to each Record Holder of a Unit or other Partnership Interest as of a date selected by the General Partner, an annual report containing financial statements of the Partnership for such fiscal year of the Partnership, presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including a balance sheet and statements of operations, Partnership equity and cash flows, such statements to be audited by a firm of independent public accountants selected by the General Partner, and such other information as may be required by applicable law, regulation or rule of the Commission or any National Securities Exchange on which the Units are listed or admitted to trading, or as the General Partner determines to be necessary or appropriate.

 

(b)                                  Whether or not the Partnership is subject to the requirement to file reports with the Commission, as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 50 days after the close of each Quarter (or such shorter period as required by the Commission) except the last Quarter of each fiscal year, the General Partner shall cause to be mailed or made available, by any reasonable means (including posting on or accessible through the Partnership’s or the Commission’s website) to each Record Holder of a Unit, as of a date selected by the General Partner, a report containing unaudited financial statements of the Partnership and such other information as may be required by applicable law, regulation or rule of the Commission or any National Securities Exchange on which the Units are listed or admitted to trading, or as the General Partner determines to be necessary or appropriate.

 

ARTICLE IX

 

TAX MATTERS

 

Section 9.1   Tax Returns and Information.   The Partnership shall timely file all returns of the Partnership that are required for U.S. federal, state and local income tax purposes on the basis of the accrual method and the taxable period or years that it is required by law to adopt, from time to time, as determined by the General Partner. In the event the Partnership is required to use a taxable period other than a year ending on December 31, the General Partner shall use reasonable efforts to change the taxable period of the Partnership to a year ending on December 31. The tax information reasonably required by Record Holders for federal, state and local income tax reporting purposes with respect to a taxable period shall be furnished to them within 90 days of the close of the calendar year in which the Partnership’s taxable period ends. The classification, realization and recognition of income, gain, losses and deductions and other items shall be on the accrual method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

Section 9.2   Tax Elections.

 

(a)                                  The Partnership shall make the election under Section 754 of the Code in accordance with applicable regulations thereunder, subject to the reservation of the right to seek to revoke any such election upon the General Partner’s determination that such revocation is in the best interests of the Partners. Notwithstanding any other provision herein contained, for the purposes of computing the adjustments under Section 743(b) of the Code, the General Partner shall be authorized (but not required) to adopt a convention

 

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whereby the price paid by a transferee of a Partnership Interest shall be deemed to be the lowest quoted closing price of the Partnership Interests on any National Securities Exchange on which such Partnership Interests are listed or admitted to trading during the calendar month in which such transfer is deemed to occur pursuant to  Section 6.2(g)  without regard to the actual price paid by such transferee.

 

(b)                                  Except as otherwise provided herein, the General Partner shall determine whether the Partnership should make any other elections permitted by the Code.

 

Section 9.3   Tax Controversies.

 

(a)                                  Subject to the provisions hereof, the General Partner is designated as the “tax matters partner” (as defined in Section 6231(a)(7) of the Code) (the “ Tax Matters Partner ”) and is authorized and required to represent the Partnership (at the Partnership’s expense) in connection with all examinations of the Partnership’s affairs by tax authorities, including resulting administrative and judicial proceedings, and to expend Partnership funds for professional services and costs associated therewith. Each Partner agrees to cooperate with the Tax Matters Partner and to do or refrain from doing any or all things reasonably required by the Tax Matters Partner to conduct such proceedings. Each Partner agrees that notice of or updates regarding tax controversies shall be deemed conclusively to have been given or made by the Tax Matters Partner if the Partnership has either (i) filed the information for which notice is required with the Commission via its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system and such information is publicly available on such system or (ii) made the information for which notice is required available on any publicly available website maintained by the Partnership, whether or not such Partner remains a Partner in the Partnership at the time such information is made publicly available.

 

(b)                                  With respect to tax returns filed for taxable years beginning on or after December 31, 2017, the General Partner (or its designee) shall be designated as the “partnership representative” in accordance with the rules prescribed pursuant to Section 6223 of the Code and shall have the sole authority to act on behalf of the Partnership in connection with all examinations of the Partnership’s affairs by tax authorities, including resulting administrative and judicial proceedings, and to expend Partnership funds for professional services and costs associated therewith. The General Partner (or its designee) shall exercise, in its sole discretion, any and all authority of the “partnership representative” under the Code, including, without limitation, (i) binding the Partnership and its Partners with respect to tax matters and (ii) determining whether to make any available election under Section 6226 of the Code. The General Partner shall amend the provisions of this Agreement as appropriate to reflect the proposal or promulgation of Treasury Regulations implementing the partnership audit, assessment and collection rules adopted by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, H.R. 1314, Public Law Number 114-74, including any amendments to those rules.

 

Section 9.4   Withholding.   Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the General Partner is authorized to take any action that may be required to cause the Partnership and other Group Members to comply with any withholding requirements established under the Code or any other U.S. federal, state or local law, including pursuant to Sections 1441, 1442, 1445 and 1446 of the Code. To the extent that the Partnership is required or elects to withhold and pay over to any taxing authority any amount resulting from the allocation or distribution of income to any Partner (including by reason of Section 1446 of the Code), the General Partner

 

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may treat the amount withheld as a distribution of cash pursuant to  Section 6.3 or  Section 12.4(c)  in the amount of such withholding from such Partner.

 

ARTICLE X

 

ADMISSION OF PARTNERS

 

Section 10.1   Admission of Limited Partners.

 

(a)                                  By acceptance of any Limited Partner Interests transferred in accordance with  Article IV or acceptance of any Limited Partner Interests issued in accordance with  Article V or pursuant to a merger, consolidation or conversion pursuant to  Article XIV , and except as provided in  Section 4.8 , each transferee of, or other such Person acquiring a Limited Partner Interest (including any nominee, agent or representative acquiring such Limited Partner Interests for the account of another Person or Group, which nominee, agent or representative shall be subject to  Section 10.1(b)  below) (i) shall be admitted to the Partnership as a Limited Partner with respect to the Limited Partner Interests so transferred or issued to such Person when such Person becomes the Record Holder of the Limited Partner Interests so transferred or acquired, (ii) shall become bound, and shall be deemed to have agreed to be bound, by the terms of this Agreement, (iii) shall be deemed to represent that the transferee or acquirer has the capacity, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and (iv) shall be deemed to make any consents, acknowledgements or waivers contained in this Agreement, all with or without execution of this Agreement by such Person. The transfer of any Limited Partner Interests and the admission of any new Limited Partner shall not constitute an amendment to this Agreement. A Person may become a Limited Partner without the consent or approval of any of the Partners. A Person may not become a Limited Partner without acquiring a Limited Partner Interest and becoming the Record Holder of such Limited Partner Interest. The rights and obligations of a Person who is an Ineligible Holder shall be determined in accordance with  Section 4.8 .

 

(b)                                  With respect to Units that are held for a Person’s account by another Person that is the Record Holder (such as a broker, dealer, bank, trust company or clearing corporation, or an agent of any of the foregoing), such Record Holder shall, in exercising the rights of a Limited Partner in respect of such Units, including the right to vote, on any matter, and unless the arrangement between such Persons provides otherwise, take all action as a Limited Partner by virtue of being the Record Holder of such Units in accordance with the direction of the Person who is the beneficial owner of such Units, and the Partnership shall be entitled to assume such Record Holder is so acting without further inquiry. The provisions of this  Section 10.1(b)  are subject to the provisions of  Section 4.3 .

 

(c)                                   The name and mailing address of each Record Holder shall be listed in the Register. The General Partner shall update the Register from time to time as necessary to reflect accurately the information therein (or shall cause the Transfer Agent to do so, as applicable). A Limited Partner Interest may be represented by a Certificate, as provided in  Section 4.1 .

 

(d)                                  Any transfer of a Limited Partner Interest shall not entitle the transferee to share in the profits and losses, to receive distributions, to receive allocations of income, gain, loss, deduction or credit or any similar item or to any other rights to which the transferor was entitled until the transferee becomes a Limited Partner pursuant to  Section 10.1(a) .

 

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Section 10.2   Admission of Successor General Partner.   A successor General Partner approved pursuant to  Section 11.1 or  Section 11.2 or the transferee of or successor to all of the General Partner Interest pursuant to  Section 4.6 who is proposed to be admitted as a successor General Partner shall be admitted to the Partnership as the General Partner, effective immediately prior to (a) the withdrawal or removal of the predecessor or transferring General Partner pursuant to  Section 11.1 or  Section 11.2 or (b) the transfer of the General Partner Interest pursuant to  Section 4.6 , provided , however , that no such successor shall be admitted to the Partnership until compliance with the terms of  Section 4.6 has occurred and such successor has executed and delivered such other documents or instruments as may be required to effect such admission. Any such successor is hereby authorized to and shall, subject to the terms hereof, carry on the business of the members of the Partnership Group without dissolution.

 

Section 10.3   Amendment of Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership.   To effect the admission to the Partnership of any Partner, the General Partner shall take all steps necessary or appropriate under the Delaware Act to amend the Register and any other records of the Partnership to reflect such admission and, if necessary, to prepare as soon as practicable an amendment to this Agreement and, if required by law, the General Partner shall prepare and file an amendment to the Certificate of Limited Partnership.

 

ARTICLE XI

 

WITHDRAWAL OR REMOVAL OF PARTNERS

 

Section 11.1   Withdrawal of the General Partner.

 

(a)                                  The General Partner shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the Partnership upon the occurrence of any one of the following events (each such event herein referred to as an “ Event of Withdrawal ”):

 

(i)                                      The General Partner voluntarily withdraws from the Partnership by giving written notice to the other Partners;

 

(ii)                                   The General Partner transfers all of its General Partner Interest pursuant to  Section 4.6 ;

 

(iii)                                The General Partner is removed pursuant to  Section 11.2 ;

 

(iv)                               The General Partner (A) makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; (B) files a voluntary bankruptcy petition for relief under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code; (C) files a petition or answer seeking for itself a liquidation, dissolution or similar relief (but not a reorganization) under any law; (D) files an answer or other pleading admitting or failing to contest the material allegations of a petition filed against the General Partner in a proceeding of the type described in clauses (A) through (C) of this  Section 11.1(a)(iv) ; or (E) seeks, consents to or acquiesces in the appointment of a trustee (but not a debtor-in-possession), receiver or liquidator of the General Partner or of all or any substantial part of its properties;

 

(v)                                  A final and non-appealable order of relief under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code is entered by a court with appropriate jurisdiction pursuant to a voluntary or involuntary petition by or against the General Partner; or

 

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(vi)                               (A) if the General Partner is a corporation, a certificate of dissolution or its equivalent is filed for the General Partner, or 90 days expire after the date of notice to the General Partner of revocation of its charter without a reinstatement of its charter, under the laws of its state of incorporation; (B) if the General Partner is a partnership or a limited liability company, the dissolution and commencement of winding up of the General Partner; (C) if the General Partner is acting in such capacity by virtue of being a trustee of a trust, the termination of the trust; (D) if the General Partner is a natural person, his or her death or adjudication of incompetency; and (E) otherwise upon the termination of the General Partner.

 

If an Event of Withdrawal specified in  Section 11.1(a)(iv) Section 11.1(a)(v) Section 11.1(a)(vi)(A) Section 11.1(a)(vi)(B) Section 11.1(a)(vi)(C)  or  Section 11.1(a)(vi)(E)  occurs, the withdrawing General Partner shall give notice to the Limited Partners within 30 days after such occurrence. The Partners hereby agree that only the Events of Withdrawal described in this  Section 11.1 shall result in the withdrawal of the General Partner from the Partnership.

 

(b)                                  Withdrawal of the General Partner from the Partnership upon the occurrence of an Event of Withdrawal shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement under the following circumstances: (i) at any time during the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending at 12:00 a.m., Central Time, on December 31, 2026, the General Partner voluntarily withdraws by giving at least 90 days’ advance notice of its intention to withdraw to the Limited Partners; provided, however , that prior to the effective date of such withdrawal, the withdrawal is approved by Unitholders holding a majority of the Outstanding Common Units (excluding Common Units held by the General Partner and its Affiliates) and the General Partner delivers to the Partnership an Opinion of Counsel (“ Withdrawal Opinion of Counsel ”) that such withdrawal (following the selection of the successor General Partner) would not result in the loss of the limited liability of any Limited Partner under the Delaware Act or cause any Group Member to be treated as an association taxable as a corporation or otherwise to be taxed as an entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (to the extent not previously so treated or taxed); (ii) at any time after 12:00 a.m., Central Time, on December 31, 2026, the General Partner voluntarily withdraws by giving at least 90 days’ advance notice to the Limited Partners, such withdrawal to take effect on the date specified in such notice; (iii) at any time that the General Partner ceases to be the General Partner pursuant to  Section 11.1(a)(ii)  or is removed pursuant to  Section 11.2 ; or (iv) notwithstanding clause (i) of this sentence, at any time that the General Partner voluntarily withdraws by giving at least 90 days’ advance notice of its intention to withdraw to the Limited Partners, such withdrawal to take effect on the date specified in the notice, if at the time such notice is given one Person and its Affiliates (other than the General Partner and its Affiliates) own beneficially or of record or control at least 50% of the Outstanding Units. The withdrawal of the General Partner from the Partnership upon the occurrence of an Event of Withdrawal shall also constitute the withdrawal of the General Partner as general partner or managing member, if any, to the extent applicable, of the other Group Members. If the General Partner gives notice of withdrawal pursuant to  Section 11.1(a)(i) , the holders of a Unit Majority, may, prior to the effective date of such withdrawal, elect a successor General Partner. The Person so elected as successor General Partner shall automatically become the successor general partner or managing member, to the extent applicable, of the other Group Members of which the General Partner is a general partner or a managing member. If, prior to the effective date of the General Partner’s withdrawal pursuant to  Section 11.1(a)(i) , a successor is not selected by the Unitholders as provided herein or the Partnership does not receive a Withdrawal Opinion of Counsel, the Partnership

 

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shall be dissolved in accordance with  Section 12.1 , unless the business of the Partnership is continued pursuant to Section 12.2 . Any successor General Partner elected in accordance with the terms of this  Section 11.1 shall be subject to the provisions of  Section 10.2 .

 

Section 11.2   Removal of the General Partner.   The General Partner may be removed if such removal is both (i) for Cause and (ii) approved by the Unitholders holding at least 66 2 / 3 % of the Outstanding Units (including Units held by the General Partner and its Affiliates) voting as a single class. Any such action by such holders for removal of the General Partner must also provide for the election of a successor General Partner by the Unitholders holding a Unit Majority. Such removal shall be effective immediately following the admission of a successor General Partner pursuant to  Section 10.2 . The removal of the General Partner shall also automatically constitute the removal of the General Partner as general partner or managing member, to the extent applicable, of the other Group Members of which the General Partner is a general partner or a managing member. If a Person is elected as a successor General Partner in accordance with the terms of this  Section 11.2 , such Person shall, upon admission pursuant to  Section 10.2 , automatically become a successor general partner or managing member, to the extent applicable, of the other Group Members of which the General Partner is a general partner or a managing member. The right of the holders of Outstanding Units to remove the General Partner shall not exist or be exercised unless the Partnership has received an opinion opining as to the matters covered by a Withdrawal Opinion of Counsel. Any successor General Partner elected in accordance with the terms of this  Section 11.2 shall be subject to the provisions of  Section 10.2 .

 

Section 11.3   Interest of Departing General Partner and Successor General Partner.

 

(a)                                  In the event of withdrawal of the General Partner under circumstances where such withdrawal does not violate this Agreement, if the successor General Partner is elected in accordance with the terms of  Section 11.1 , the Departing General Partner shall have the option, exercisable prior to the effective date of the withdrawal of such Departing General Partner, to require its successor to purchase its General Partner Interest and its or its Affiliates’ general partner interest (or equivalent interest), if any, in the other Group Members (collectively, the “ Combined Interest ”) in exchange for an amount in cash equal to the fair market value of such Combined Interest, such amount to be determined and payable as of the effective date of its withdrawal. If the General Partner is removed by the Unitholders pursuant to  Section 11.2 or if the General Partner withdraws under circumstances where such withdrawal violates this Agreement, and if a successor General Partner is elected in accordance with the terms of  Section 11.1 or  Section 11.2 (or if the business of the Partnership is continued pursuant to  Section 12.2 and the successor General Partner is not the former General Partner), such successor shall have the option, exercisable prior to the effective date of the withdrawal or removal of such Departing General Partner (or, in the event the business of the Partnership is continued, prior to the date the business of the Partnership is continued), to purchase the Combined Interest for such fair market value of such Combined Interest. In either event, the Departing General Partner shall be entitled to receive all reimbursements due such Departing General Partner pursuant to  Section 7.5 , including any employee related liabilities (including severance liabilities), incurred in connection with the termination of any employees employed by the Departing General Partner or its Affiliates (other than any Group Member) for the benefit of the Partnership or the other Group Members.

 

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agreement within 30 days after the effective date of such Departing General Partner’s withdrawal or removal, by an independent investment banking firm or other independent expert selected by the Departing General Partner and its successor, which, in turn, may rely on other experts, and the determination of which shall be conclusive as to such matter. If such parties cannot agree upon one independent investment banking firm or other independent expert within 45 days after the effective date of such withdrawal or removal, then the Departing General Partner shall designate an independent investment banking firm or other independent expert, the Departing General Partner’s successor shall designate an independent investment banking firm or other independent expert, and such firms or experts shall mutually select a third independent investment banking firm or independent expert, which third independent investment banking firm or other independent expert shall determine the fair market value of the Combined Interest. In making its determination, such third independent investment banking firm or other independent expert may consider the then current trading price of Units on any National Securities Exchange on which Units are then listed or admitted to trading, the value of the Partnership’s assets, the rights and obligations of the Departing General Partner and other factors it may deem relevant.

 

(b)                                  If the Combined Interest is not purchased in the manner set forth in  Section 11.3(a) , the Departing General Partner (or its transferee) shall become a Limited Partner and its Combined Interest shall be converted into Common Units pursuant to a valuation made by an investment banking firm or other independent expert selected pursuant to  Section 11.3(a) , without reduction in such Partnership Interest (but subject to proportionate dilution by reason of the admission of its successor). Any successor General Partner shall indemnify the Departing General Partner (or its transferee) as to all debts and liabilities of the Partnership arising on or after the date on which the Departing General Partner (or its transferee) becomes a Limited Partner. For purposes of this Agreement, conversion of the Combined Interest of the Departing General Partner to Common Units shall be characterized as if the Departing General Partner (or its transferee) contributed its Combined Interest to the Partnership in exchange for the newly issued Common Units.

 

Section 11.4   Withdrawal of Limited Partners.   No Limited Partner shall have any right to withdraw from the Partnership; provided , however , that when a transferee of a Limited Partner’s Limited Partner Interest becomes a Record Holder of the Limited Partner Interest so transferred, such transferring Limited Partner shall cease to be a Limited Partner with respect to the Limited Partner Interest so transferred.

 

ARTICLE XII

 

DISSOLUTION AND LIQUIDATION

 

Section 12.1   Dissolution.   The Partnership shall not be dissolved by the admission of additional Limited Partners or by the admission of a successor General Partner in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Upon the removal or withdrawal of the General Partner, if a successor General Partner is elected pursuant to  Section 11.1 Section 11.2 or  Section 12.2 , to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Partnership shall not be dissolved and such successor General Partner shall continue the business of the Partnership. The Partnership shall dissolve, and (subject to  Section 12.2 ) its affairs shall be wound up, upon:

 

(a)                                  an Event of Withdrawal of the General Partner as provided in  Section 11.1(a)  (other than  Section 11.1(a)(ii) ), unless a successor is elected and a Withdrawal Opinion of Counsel is received as provided in  Section 11.1(b)  or  Section 11.2 and such successor is admitted to the Partnership pursuant to  Section 10.2 ;

 

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(b)                                  an election to dissolve the Partnership by the General Partner that is approved by the holders of a Unit Majority;

 

(c)                                   the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of the Partnership pursuant to the provisions of the Delaware Act; or

 

(d)                                  at any time there are no Limited Partners, unless the Partnership is continued without dissolution in accordance with the Delaware Act.

 

Section 12.2   Continuation of the Business of the Partnership After Dissolution.   Upon (a) dissolution of the Partnership following an Event of Withdrawal caused by the withdrawal or removal of the General Partner as provided in  Section 11.1(a)(i)  or  Section 11.1(a)(iii)  and the failure of the Partners to select a successor to such Departing General Partner pursuant to  Section 11.1 or  Section 11.2 , then, to the fullest extent permitted by law, within 90 days thereafter, or (b) dissolution of the Partnership upon an event constituting an Event of Withdrawal as defined in  Section 11.1(a)(iv) Section 11.1(a)(v)  or  Section 11.1(a)(vi) , then, to the fullest extent permitted by law, within 180 days thereafter, the holders of a Unit Majority may elect to continue the business of the Partnership on the same terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement by appointing as a successor General Partner a Person approved by the holders of a Unit Majority. Unless such an election is made within the applicable time period as set forth above, the Partnership shall conduct only activities necessary to wind up its affairs. If such an election is so made, then:

 

(i)                                      the Partnership shall continue without dissolution unless earlier dissolved in accordance with this  Article XII ;

 

(ii)                                   if the successor General Partner is not the former General Partner, then the interest of the former General Partner shall be treated in the manner provided in  Section 11.3 ; and

 

(iii)                                the successor General Partner shall be admitted to the Partnership as General Partner, effective as of the Event of Withdrawal, by agreeing in writing to be bound by this Agreement;

 

provided, however , that the right of the holders of a Unit Majority to approve a successor General Partner and to continue the business of the Partnership shall not exist and may not be exercised unless the Partnership has received an Opinion of Counsel that (x) the exercise of the right would not result in the loss of limited liability of any Limited Partner under the Delaware Act and (y) neither the Partnership nor any Group Member would be treated as an association taxable as a corporation or otherwise be taxable as an entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon the exercise of such right to continue (to the extent not already so treated or taxed).

 

Section 12.3   Liquidator.   Upon dissolution of the Partnership, in accordance with the provisions of  Article XII , the General Partner shall select one or more Persons to act as Liquidator. The Liquidator (if other than the General Partner) shall be entitled to receive such compensation for its services as may be approved by the holders of a Unit Majority. The Liquidator (if other than the General Partner) shall agree not to resign at any time without 15 days’ prior notice and may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by notice of removal approved by the holders of a Unit Majority. Upon dissolution, removal or resignation of the Liquidator, a successor and substitute Liquidator (who shall have and succeed to all rights, powers and duties of the original Liquidator) shall within 30 days thereafter be approved by the holders of a Unit Majority. The right to approve a successor or substitute Liquidator in the

 

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manner provided herein shall be deemed to refer also to any such successor or substitute Liquidator approved in the manner herein provided. Except as expressly provided in this  Article XII , the Liquidator approved in the manner provided herein shall have and may exercise, without further authorization or consent of any of the parties hereto, all of the powers conferred upon the General Partner under the terms of this Agreement (but subject to all of the applicable limitations, contractual and otherwise, upon the exercise of such powers, other than the limitation on sale set forth in  Section 7.4 ) necessary or appropriate to carry out the duties and functions of the Liquidator hereunder for and during the period of time required to complete the winding up and liquidation of the Partnership as provided for herein.

 

Section 12.4   Liquidation.   The Liquidator shall proceed to dispose of the assets of the Partnership, discharge its liabilities and otherwise wind up its affairs in such manner and over such period as determined by the Liquidator, subject to Section 17-804 of the Delaware Act and the following:

 

(a)                                  The assets may be disposed of by public or private sale or by distribution in kind to one or more Partners on such terms as the Liquidator and such Partner or Partners may agree. If any property is distributed in kind, the Partner receiving the property shall be deemed for purposes of  Section 12.4(c)  to have received cash equal to its Net Agreed Value; and contemporaneously therewith, appropriate cash distributions must be made to the other Partners. The Liquidator may defer liquidation or distribution of the Partnership’s assets for a reasonable time if it determines that an immediate sale or distribution of all or some of the Partnership’s assets would be impractical or would cause undue loss to the Partners. The Liquidator may distribute the Partnership’s assets, in whole or in part, in kind if it determines that a sale would be impractical or would cause undue loss to the Partners.

 

(b)                                  Liabilities of the Partnership include amounts owed to the Liquidator as compensation for serving in such capacity (subject to the terms of  Section 12.3 ) and amounts to Partners otherwise than in respect of their distribution rights under  Article VI . With respect to any liability that is contingent, conditional or unmatured or is otherwise not yet due and payable, the Liquidator shall either settle such claim for such amount as it thinks appropriate or establish a reserve of cash or other assets to provide for its payment. When paid, any unused portion of the reserve shall be distributed as additional liquidation proceeds.

 

(c)                                   All property and all cash in excess of that required to satisfy or discharge liabilities as provided in  Section 12.4(b)  shall be distributed to the Partners in accordance with, and to the extent of, the positive balances in their respective Capital Accounts, as determined after taking into account all Capital Account adjustments (other than those made by reason of distributions pursuant to this  Section 12.4(c) ) for the taxable period of the Partnership during which the liquidation of the Partnership occurs (with such date of occurrence being determined pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(g)), and such distribution shall be made by the end of such taxable period (or, if later, within 90 days after said date of such occurrence).

 

Section 12.5   Cancellation of Certificate of Limited Partnership.   Upon the completion of the distribution of Partnership cash and property as provided in  Section 12.4 in connection with the liquidation of the Partnership, the Certificate of Limited Partnership and all qualifications of the Partnership as a foreign limited partnership in jurisdictions other than the State of Delaware shall be canceled and such other actions as may be necessary to terminate the Partnership shall be taken.

 

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Section 12.6   Return of Contributions.   The General Partner shall not be personally liable for, and shall have no obligation to contribute or loan any monies or property to the Partnership to enable it to effectuate, the return of the Capital Contributions of the Limited Partners or Unitholders, or any portion thereof, it being expressly understood that any such return shall be made solely from assets of the Partnership.

 

Section 12.7   Waiver of Partition.   To the maximum extent permitted by law, each Partner hereby waives any right to partition of the Partnership property.

 

Section 12.8   Capital Account Restoration.   No Limited Partner shall have any obligation to restore any negative balance in its Capital Account upon liquidation of the Partnership.

 

ARTICLE XIII

 

AMENDMENT OF PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT;

MEETINGS; RECORD DATE

 

Section 13.1   Amendments to be Adopted Solely by the General Partner .  Each Partner agrees that the General Partner, without the approval of any other Partner, may amend any provision of this Agreement and execute, swear to, acknowledge, deliver, file and record whatever documents may be required in connection therewith, to reflect:

 

(a)                                  a change in the name of the Partnership, the location of the principal office of the Partnership, the registered agent of the Partnership or the registered office of the Partnership;

 

(b)                                  admission, substitution, withdrawal or removal of Partners in accordance with this Agreement;

 

(c)                                   a change that the General Partner determines to be necessary or appropriate to qualify or continue the qualification of the Partnership as a limited partnership or a partnership in which the Limited Partners have limited liability under the laws of any state or to ensure that the Group Members shall not be treated as associations taxable as corporations or otherwise taxed as entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

 

(d)                                  a change that the General Partner determines (i) does not adversely affect the Limited Partners considered as a whole or any particular class of Partnership Interests as compared to other classes of Partnership Interests in any material respect; provided that for purposes of determining whether an amendment satisfies the requirements of this  Section 13.1(d)(i) , the General Partner may in its sole discretion disregard any adverse effect on any class or classes of Partnership Interests the holders of which have approved such amendment pursuant to  Section 13.3(c) , (ii) to be necessary or appropriate to (A) satisfy any requirements, conditions or guidelines contained in any opinion, directive, order, ruling or regulation of any federal or state agency or judicial authority or contained in any federal or state statute (including the Delaware Act) or (B) facilitate the trading of the Units (including the division of any class or classes of Outstanding Units into different classes to facilitate uniformity of tax consequences within such classes of Units) or comply with any rule, regulation, guideline or requirement of any National Securities Exchange on which the Units are or shall be listed or admitted to trading, (iii) to be necessary or appropriate in connection with action taken by the General Partner pursuant to  Section 5.9 or (iv) is required to effect the intent expressed in the Registration Statement or the intent of the provisions of this Agreement or is otherwise contemplated by this Agreement;

 

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(e)                                   a change in the fiscal year or taxable period of the Partnership and any other changes that the General Partner determines to be necessary or appropriate as a result of a change in the fiscal year or taxable period of the Partnership including, if the General Partner shall so determine, a change in the definition of “Quarter” and the dates on which distributions are to be made by the Partnership;

 

(f)                                    an amendment that is necessary, in the Opinion of Counsel, to prevent the Partnership, or the General Partner or its directors, officers, trustees or agents from in any manner being subjected to the provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, or “plan asset” regulations adopted under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, regardless of whether such are substantially similar to plan asset regulations currently applied or proposed by the United States Department of Labor;

 

(g)                                   an amendment that the General Partner determines to be necessary or appropriate in connection with the authorization or issuance of any class or series of Partnership Interests or Derivative Partnership Interests pursuant to  Section 5.7 ;

 

(h)                                  any amendment expressly permitted in this Agreement to be made by the General Partner acting alone;

 

(i)                                      an amendment effected, necessitated or contemplated by a Merger Agreement or Plan of Conversion approved in accordance with  Section 14.3 ;

 

(j)                                     an amendment that the General Partner determines to be necessary or appropriate to reflect and account for the formation by the Partnership of, or investment by the Partnership in, any corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or other entity, in connection with the conduct by the Partnership of activities permitted by the terms of  Section 2.4 or  Section 7.1(a) ;

 

(k)                                  an amendment to  Section 10.1 providing that any transferee of a Limited Partner Interest (including any nominee holder or an agent or representative acquiring such Limited Partner Interest for the account of another Person) shall be deemed to certify that the transferee is not an Ineligible Holder;

 

(l)                                      a merger, conveyance or conversion pursuant to  Section 14.3(c)  or  Section 14(d) ; or

 

(m)                              any other amendments substantially similar to the foregoing.

 

Section 13.2   Amendment Procedures .  Amendments to this Agreement may be proposed only by the General Partner. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the General Partner shall have no obligation or duty to the Partnership or the Limited Partners to propose or approve, and may decline to propose or approve, any amendment to this Agreement in its sole discretion. An amendment to this Agreement shall be effective upon its approval by the General Partner and, except as otherwise provided by  Section 13.1 or  Section 13.3 , the holders of a Unit Majority, unless a greater or different percentage of Outstanding Units is required under this Agreement or by Delaware law. Each proposed amendment that requires the approval of the holders of a specified percentage of Outstanding Units shall be set forth in a writing that contains the text of the proposed amendment. If such an amendment is proposed, the General Partner shall seek the written approval of the requisite percentage of Outstanding Units or call a meeting of the Unitholders to consider and vote on such proposed amendment. The General Partner shall notify

 

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all Record Holders upon final adoption of any amendments. The General Partner shall be deemed to have notified all Record Holders as required by this  Section 13.2 if it has posted or made accessible such amendment through the Partnership’s or the Commission’s website.

 

Section 13.3   Amendment Requirements .

 

(a)                                  Notwithstanding the provisions of  Section 13.1 and  Section 13.2 , no provision of this Agreement that establishes a percentage of Outstanding Units (including Units deemed owned by the General Partner) required to take any action shall be amended, altered, changed, repealed or rescinded in any respect that would have the effect of (i) in the case of any provision of this Agreement other than  Section 11.2 or  Section 13.4 , reducing such percentage or (ii) in the case of  Section 11.2 or  Section 13.4 increasing such percentages, unless such amendment is approved by the written consent or the affirmative vote of holders of Outstanding Units whose aggregate Outstanding Units constitute (x) in the case of a reduction as described in subclause (a)(i) hereof, not less than the voting requirement sought to be reduced, (y) in the case of an increase in the percentage in  Section 11.2 , not less than 66 2 / 3 % of the Outstanding Units, or (z) in the case of an increase in the percentage in  Section 13.4 , not less than a majority of the Outstanding Units.

 

(b)                                  Notwithstanding the provisions of  Section 13.1 and  Section 13.2 , no amendment to this Agreement may (i) enlarge the obligations of any Limited Partner without its consent, unless such shall be deemed to have occurred as a result of an amendment approved pursuant to  Section 13.3(c)  or (ii) enlarge the obligations of, restrict in any way any action by or rights of, or reduce in any way the amounts distributable, reimbursable or otherwise payable to, the General Partner or any of its Affiliates without its consent, which consent may be given or withheld at its option.

 

(c)                                   Except as provided in  Section 14.3 , and without limitation of the General Partner’s authority to adopt amendments to this Agreement without the approval of any Partners as contemplated in  Section 13.1 , any amendment that would have a material adverse effect on the rights or preferences of any class of Partnership Interests in relation to other classes of Partnership Interests must be approved by the holders of not less than a majority of the Outstanding Partnership Interests of the class affected.

 

(d)                                  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, except for amendments pursuant to  Section 13.1 and except as otherwise provided by  Section 14.3(b) , no amendments shall become effective without the approval of the holders of at least 90% of the Outstanding Units voting as a single class unless the Partnership obtains an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such amendment shall not affect the limited liability of any Limited Partner under applicable partnership law of the state under whose laws the Partnership is organized.

 

(e)                                   Except as provided in  Section 13.1 , this  Section 13.3 shall only be amended with the approval of the holders of at least 90% of the Outstanding Units.

 

Section 13.4   Special Meetings .  All acts of Limited Partners to be taken pursuant to this Agreement shall be taken in the manner provided in this  Article XIII . Special meetings of the Limited Partners may be called by the General Partner or by Limited Partners owning 20% or more of the Outstanding Units of the class or classes for which a meeting is proposed. Limited Partners shall call a special meeting by delivering to the General Partner one or more requests in writing stating that the signing Limited Partners wish to call a special meeting and indicating the

 

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specific purposes for which the special meeting is to be called and the class or classes of Units for which the meeting is proposed. No business may be brought by any Limited Partner before such special meeting except the business listed in the related request. Within 60 days after receipt of such a call from Limited Partners or within such greater time as may be reasonably necessary for the Partnership to comply with any statutes, rules, regulations, listing agreements or similar requirements governing the holding of a meeting or the solicitation of proxies for use at such a meeting, the General Partner shall send or cause to be sent a notice of the meeting to the Limited Partners either directly or indirectly through the Transfer Agent. A meeting shall be held at a time and place determined by the General Partner on a date not less than 10 days nor more than 60 days after the time notice of the meeting is given as provided in  Section 16.1 . Limited Partners shall not be permitted to vote on matters that would cause the Limited Partners to be deemed to be taking part in the management and control of the business and affairs of the Partnership so as to jeopardize the Limited Partners’ limited liability under the Delaware Act or the law of any other state in which the Partnership is qualified to do business. If any such vote were to take place, to the fullest extent permitted by law, it shall be deemed null and void to the extent necessary so as not to jeopardize the Limited Partners’ limited liability under the Delaware Act or the law of any other state in which the Partnership is qualified to do business.

 

Section 13.5   Notice of a Meeting .  Notice of a meeting called pursuant to  Section 13.4 shall be given to the Record Holders of the class or classes of Units for which a meeting is proposed in writing by mail or other means of written communication in accordance with  Section 16.1 . The notice shall be deemed to have been given at the time when deposited in the mail or sent by other means of written communication.

 

Section 13.6   Record Date .  For purposes of determining the Limited Partners who are Record Holders of the class or classes of Limited Partner Interests entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of the Limited Partners or to give approvals without a meeting as provided in  Section 13.11 the General Partner shall set a Record Date, which shall not be less than 10 nor more than 60 days before (a) the date of the meeting (unless such requirement conflicts with any rule, regulation, guideline or requirement of any National Securities Exchange on which the Units are listed or admitted to trading or U.S. federal securities laws, in which case the rule, regulation, guideline or requirement of such National Securities Exchange or U.S. federal securities laws shall govern) or (b) in the event that approvals are sought without a meeting, the date by which such Limited Partners are requested in writing by the General Partner to give such approvals. If the General Partner does not set a Record Date, then (a) the Record Date for determining the Limited Partners entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of the Limited Partners shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, and (b) the Record Date for determining the Limited Partners entitled to give approvals without a meeting shall be the date the first written approval is deposited with the Partnership in care of the General Partner in accordance with  Section 13.11 .

 

Section 13.7   Postponement and Adjournment .  Prior to the date upon which any meeting of Limited Partners is to be held, the General Partner may postpone such meeting one or more times for any reason by giving notice to each Limited Partner entitled to vote at the meeting so postponed of the place, date and hour at which such meeting would be held. Such notice shall be given not fewer than two days before the date of such meeting and otherwise in accordance with this  Article XIII . When a meeting is postponed, a new Record Date need not be fixed unless the aggregate amount of such postponement shall be for more than 45 days after the original meeting date. Any meeting of Limited Partners may be adjourned by the General Partner one or more times for any reason, including the failure of a quorum to be present at the meeting with respect to any proposal or the failure of any proposal to receive sufficient votes for approval. No

 

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vote of the Limited Partners shall be required for any adjournment. A meeting of Limited Partners may be adjourned by the General Partner as to one or more proposals regardless of whether action has been taken on other matters. When a meeting is adjourned to another time or place, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting and a new Record Date need not be fixed, if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken, unless such adjournment shall be for more than 45 days. At the adjourned meeting, the Partnership may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than 45 days or if a new Record Date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given in accordance with this  Article XIII .

 

Section 13.8   Waiver of Notice; Approval of Meeting; Approval of Minutes .  The transaction of business at any meeting of Limited Partners, however called and noticed, and whenever held, shall be as valid as if it had occurred at a meeting duly held after call and notice in accordance with  Section 13.4 and  Section 13.5 , if a quorum is present either in person or by proxy. Attendance of a Limited Partner at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of the meeting, except when the Limited Partner attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened; and except that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to disapprove of any matters submitted for consideration or to object to the failure to submit for consideration any matters required to be included in the notice of the meeting, but not so included, if such objection is expressly made at the beginning of the meeting.

 

Section 13.9   Quorum and Voting .  The presence, in person or by proxy, of holders of a majority of the Outstanding Units of the class or classes for which a meeting has been called (including Outstanding Units deemed owned by the General Partner and its Affiliates) shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of Limited Partners of such class or classes unless any such action by the Limited Partners requires approval by the holders of a greater percentage of such Units, in which case the quorum shall be such greater percentage. At any meeting of the Limited Partners duly called and held in accordance with this Agreement at which a quorum is present, the act of Limited Partners holding Outstanding Units that in the aggregate represent a majority of the Outstanding Units entitled to vote at such meeting shall be deemed to constitute the act of all Limited Partners, unless a different percentage is required with respect to such action under the provisions of this Agreement, in which case the act of the Limited Partners holding Outstanding Units that in the aggregate represent at least such different percentage shall be required. The Limited Partners present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the exit of enough Limited Partners to leave less than a quorum, if any action taken (other than adjournment) is approved by the required percentage of Outstanding Units specified in this Agreement.

 

Section 13.10   Conduct of a Meeting .  The General Partner shall have full power and authority concerning the manner of conducting any meeting of the Limited Partners or solicitation of approvals in writing, including the determination of Persons entitled to vote, the existence of a quorum, the satisfaction of the requirements of  Section 13.4 , the conduct of voting, the validity and effect of any proxies and the determination of any controversies, votes or challenges arising in connection with or during the meeting or voting. The General Partner shall designate a Person to serve as chairman of any meeting and shall further designate a Person to take the minutes of any meeting. All minutes shall be kept with the records of the Partnership maintained by the General Partner. The General Partner may make such other regulations consistent with applicable law and this Agreement as it may deem advisable concerning the conduct of any meeting of the Limited Partners or solicitation of approvals in writing, including regulations in regard to the appointment of proxies, the appointment and duties of inspectors of

 

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votes and approvals, the submission and examination of proxies and other evidence of the right to vote, and the submission and revocation of approvals in writing.

 

Section 13.11   Action Without a Meeting .  If authorized by the General Partner, any action that may be taken at a meeting of the Limited Partners may be taken without a meeting if an approval in writing setting forth the action so taken is signed by Limited Partners owning not less than the minimum percentage of the Outstanding Units (including Units deemed owned by the General Partner and its Affiliates) that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all the Limited Partners were present and voted (unless such provision conflicts with any rule, regulation, guideline or requirement of any National Securities Exchange on which the Units are listed or admitted to trading, in which case the rule, regulation, guideline or requirement of such National Securities Exchange shall govern). Prompt notice of the taking of action without a meeting shall be given to the Limited Partners who have not approved in writing. The General Partner may specify that any written ballot submitted to Limited Partners for the purpose of taking any action without a meeting shall be returned to the Partnership within the time period, which shall be not less than 20 days, specified by the General Partner. If a ballot returned to the Partnership does not vote all of the Outstanding Units held by such Limited Partners, the Partnership shall be deemed to have failed to receive a ballot for the Outstanding Units that were not voted. If approval of the taking of any permitted action by the Limited Partners is solicited by any Person other than by or on behalf of the General Partner, the written approvals shall have no force and effect unless and until (a) approvals sufficient to take the action proposed are deposited with the Partnership in care of the General Partner, (b) approvals sufficient to take the action proposed are dated as of a date not more than 90 days prior to the date sufficient approvals are first deposited with the Partnership and (c) an Opinion of Counsel is delivered to the General Partner to the effect that the exercise of such right and the action proposed to be taken with respect to any particular matter (i) shall not cause the Limited Partners to be deemed to be taking part in the management and control of the business and affairs of the Partnership so as to jeopardize the Limited Partners’ limited liability, and (ii) is otherwise permissible under the state statutes then governing the rights, duties and liabilities of the Partnership and the Partners.

 

Section 13.12   Right to Vote and Related Matters .

 

(a)                                  Only those Record Holders of the Outstanding Units on the Record Date set pursuant to  Section 13.6 shall be entitled to notice of, and to vote at, a meeting of Limited Partners or to act with respect to matters as to which the holders of the Outstanding Units have the right to vote or to act. All references in this Agreement to votes of, or other acts that may be taken by, the Outstanding Units shall be deemed to be references to the votes or acts of the Record Holders of such Outstanding Units.

 

(b)                                  With respect to Units that are held for a Person’s account by another Person that is the Record Holder (such as a broker, dealer, bank, trust company or clearing corporation, or an agent of any of the foregoing), such Record Holder shall, in exercising the voting rights in respect of such Units on any matter, and unless the arrangement between such Persons provides otherwise, vote such Units in favor of, and in accordance with the direction of, the Person who is the beneficial owner of such Units, and the Partnership shall be entitled to assume such Record Holder is so acting without further inquiry. The provisions of this  Section 13.12(b)  (as well as all other provisions of this Agreement) are subject to the provisions of  Section 4.3 .

 

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ARTICLE XIV

 

MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR CONVERSION

 

Section 14.1   Authority .  The Partnership may merge or consolidate with or into one or more corporations, limited liability companies, statutory trusts or associations, real estate investment trusts, common law trusts or unincorporated businesses, including a partnership (whether general or limited (including a limited liability partnership)) or convert into any such entity, whether such entity is formed under the laws of the State of Delaware or any other state of the United States of America or any other country, pursuant to a written plan of merger or consolidation (“ Merger Agreement ”) or a written plan of conversion (“ Plan of Conversion ”), as the case may be, in accordance with this  Article XIV .

 

Section 14.2   Procedure for Merger, Consolidation or Conversion .

 

(a)                                  Merger, consolidation or conversion of the Partnership pursuant to this  Article XIV requires the prior consent of the General Partner; provided, however , that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the General Partner shall have no duty or obligation to consent to any merger, consolidation or conversion of the Partnership and may decline to do so free of any duty or obligation whatsoever to the Partnership or any Limited Partner and, in declining to consent to a merger, consolidation or conversion, shall not be required to act in good faith or pursuant to any other standard imposed by this Agreement, any other agreement contemplated hereby or under the Act or any other law, rule or regulation or at equity, and the General Partner in determining whether to consent to any merger, consolidation or conversion of the Partnership shall be permitted to do so in its sole and absolute discretion.

 

(b)                                  If the General Partner shall determine to consent to the merger or consolidation, the General Partner shall approve the Merger Agreement, which shall set forth:

 

(i)                                      the name and state or country of domicile of each of the business entities proposing to merge or consolidate;

 

(ii)                                   the name and state of domicile of the business entity that is to survive the proposed merger or consolidation (the “ Surviving Business Entity ”);

 

(iii)                                the terms and conditions of the proposed merger or consolidation;

 

(iv)                               the manner and basis of exchanging or converting the equity securities of each constituent business entity for, or into, cash, property or interests, rights, securities or obligations of the Surviving Business Entity; and (A) if any general or limited partner interests, securities or rights of any constituent business entity are not to be exchanged or converted solely for, or into, cash, property or general or limited partner interests, rights, securities or obligations of the Surviving Business Entity, the cash, property or interests, rights, securities or obligations of any general or limited partnership, corporation, trust, limited liability company, unincorporated business or other entity (other than the Surviving Business Entity) which the holders of such general or limited partner interests, securities or rights are to receive in exchange for, or upon conversion of their interests, securities or rights, and (B) in the case of securities represented by certificates, upon the surrender of such certificates, which cash, property or general or limited partner interests, rights, securities or obligations of the Surviving Business

 

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Entity or any general or limited partnership, corporation, trust, limited liability company, unincorporated business or other entity (other than the Surviving Business Entity), or evidences thereof, are to be delivered;

 

(v)                                  a statement of any changes in the constituent documents or the adoption of new constituent documents (the articles or certificate of incorporation, articles of trust, declaration of trust, certificate or agreement of limited partnership, operating agreement or other similar charter or governing document) of the Surviving Business Entity to be effected by such merger or consolidation;

 

(vi)                               the effective time of the merger, which may be the date of the filing of the certificate of merger pursuant to  Section 14.4 or a later date specified in or determinable in accordance with the Merger Agreement ( provided, however , that if the effective time of the merger is to be later than the date of the filing of such certificate of merger, the effective time shall be fixed at a date or time certain at or prior to the time of the filing of such certificate of merger and stated therein); and

 

(vii)                            such other provisions with respect to the proposed merger or consolidation that the General Partner determines to be necessary or appropriate.

 

(c)                                   If the General Partner shall determine to consent to the conversion, the General Partner shall approve the Plan of Conversion, which shall set forth:

 

(i)                                      the name of the converting entity and the converted entity;

 

(ii)                                   a statement that the Partnership is continuing its existence in the organizational form of the converted entity;

 

(iii)                                a statement as to the type of entity that the converted entity is to be and the state or country under the laws of which the converted entity is to be incorporated, formed or organized;

 

(iv)                               the manner and basis of exchanging or converting the equity securities of each constituent business entity for, or into, cash, property or interests, rights, securities or obligations of the converted entity;

 

(v)                                  in an attachment or exhibit, the certificate of limited partnership of the Partnership;

 

(vi)                               in an attachment or exhibit, the certificate of limited partnership, articles of incorporation, or other organizational documents of the converted entity;

 

(vii)                            the effective time of the conversion, which may be the date of the filing of the articles of conversion or a later date specified in or determinable in accordance with the Plan of Conversion ( provided, however , that if the effective time of the conversion is to be later than the date of the filing of such articles of conversion, the effective time shall be fixed at a date or time certain at or prior to the time of the filing of such articles of conversion and stated therein); and

 

(viii)                         such other provisions with respect to the proposed conversion that the General Partner determines to be necessary or appropriate.

 

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Section 14.3   Approval by Limited Partners .

 

(a)                                  Except as provided in  Section 14.3(d)  and  Section 14.3(e) , the General Partner, upon its approval of the Merger Agreement or the Plan of Conversion, as the case may be, shall direct that the Merger Agreement or the Plan of Conversion, as applicable, be submitted to a vote of Limited Partners, whether at a special meeting or by written consent, in either case in accordance with the requirements of  Article XIII . A copy or a summary of the Merger Agreement or the Plan of Conversion, as the case may be, shall be included in or enclosed with the notice of a special meeting or the written consent and, subject to any applicable requirements of Regulation 14A pursuant to the Exchange Act or successor provision, no other disclosure regarding the proposed merger, consolidation or conversion shall be required.

 

(b)                                  Except as provided in  Section 14.3(d)  and  Section 14.3(e) , the Merger Agreement or Plan of Conversion, as the case may be, shall be approved upon receiving the affirmative vote or consent of the holders of a Unit Majority unless the Merger Agreement or Plan of Conversion, as the case may be, effects an amendment to any provision of this Agreement that, if contained in an amendment to this Agreement adopted pursuant to  Article XIII , would require for its approval the vote or consent of a greater percentage of the Outstanding Units or of any class of Limited Partners, in which case such greater percentage vote or consent shall be required for approval of the Merger Agreement or the Plan of Conversion, as the case may be.

 

(c)                                   Except as provided in  Section 14.3(d)  and  Section 14.3(e) , after such approval by vote or consent of the Limited Partners, and at any time prior to the filing of the certificate of merger or articles of conversion pursuant to  Section 14.4 , the merger, consolidation or conversion may be abandoned pursuant to provisions therefor, if any, set forth in the Merger Agreement or Plan of Conversion, as the case may be.

 

(d)                                  Notwithstanding anything else contained in this  Article XIV or in this Agreement, the General Partner is permitted, without Limited Partner approval, to convert the Partnership or any Group Member into a new limited liability entity, to merge the Partnership or any Group Member into, or convey all of the Partnership’s assets to, another limited liability entity that shall be newly formed and shall have no assets, liabilities or operations at the time of such merger, conveyance or conversion other than those it receives from the Partnership or other Group Member if (i) the General Partner has received an Opinion of Counsel that the merger, conveyance or conversion, as the case may be, would not result in the loss of limited liability under the laws of the jurisdiction governing the other limited liability entity (if that jurisdiction is not Delaware) of any Limited Partner as compared to its limited liability under the Delaware Act or cause the Partnership to be treated as an association taxable as a corporation or otherwise to be taxed as an entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (to the extent not previously treated as such), (ii) the sole purpose of such merger, conveyance or conversion is to effect a mere change in the legal form of the Partnership into another limited liability entity and (iii) the General Partner determines that the governing instruments of the new entity provide the Limited Partners and the General Partner with substantially the same rights and obligations as are herein contained.

 

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Partner has received an Opinion of Counsel that the merger or consolidation, as the case may be, would not result in the loss of the limited liability of any Limited Partner under the laws of the jurisdiction governing the other limited liability entity (if that jurisdiction is not Delaware) as compared to its limited liability under the Delaware Act or cause the Partnership to be treated as an association taxable as a corporation or otherwise to be taxed as an entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (to the extent not previously treated as such), (ii) the merger or consolidation would not result in an amendment to this Agreement, other than any amendments that could be adopted pursuant to  Section 13.1 , (iii) the Partnership is the Surviving Business Entity in such merger or consolidation, (iv) each Unit outstanding immediately prior to the effective date of the merger or consolidation is to be an identical Partnership Interest of the Partnership after the effective date of the merger or consolidation, and (v) the number of Partnership Interests to be issued by the Partnership in such merger or consolidation does not exceed 20% of the Partnership Interests Outstanding immediately prior to the effective date of such merger or consolidation.

 

(f)                                    Pursuant to Section 17-211(g) of the Delaware Act, an agreement of merger or consolidation approved in accordance with this  Article XIV may (i) effect any amendment to this Agreement or (ii) effect the adoption of a new partnership agreement for the Partnership if it is the Surviving Business Entity. Any such amendment or adoption made pursuant to this  Section 14.3 shall be effective at the effective time or date of the merger or consolidation.

 

Section 14.4   Certificate of Merger or Certificate of Conversion .  Upon the required approval by the General Partner and the Unitholders of a Merger Agreement or the Plan of Conversion, as the case may be, a certificate of merger or certificate of conversion or other filing, as applicable, shall be executed and filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or the appropriate filing office of any other jurisdiction, as applicable, in conformity with the requirements of the Delaware Act or other applicable law.

 

Section 14.5   Effect of Merger, Consolidation or Conversion .

 

(a)                                  At the effective time of the merger:

 

(i)                                      all of the rights, privileges and powers of each of the business entities that has merged or consolidated, and all property, real, personal and mixed, and all debts due to any of those business entities and all other things and causes of action belonging to each of those business entities, shall be vested in the Surviving Business Entity and after the merger or consolidation shall be the property of the Surviving Business Entity to the extent they were of each constituent business entity;

 

(ii)                                   the title to any real property vested by deed or otherwise in any of those constituent business entities shall not revert and is not in any way impaired because of the merger or consolidation;

 

(iii)                                all rights of creditors and all liens on or security interests in property of any of those constituent business entities shall be preserved unimpaired; and

 

(iv)                               all debts, liabilities and duties of those constituent business entities shall attach to the Surviving Business Entity and may be enforced against it to the same extent as if the debts, liabilities and duties had been incurred or contracted by it.

 

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(b)                                  At the effective time of the conversion:

 

(i)                                      the Partnership shall continue to exist, without interruption, but in the organizational form of the converted entity rather than in its prior organizational form;

 

(ii)                                   all rights, title, and interests to all real estate and other property owned by the Partnership shall continue to be owned by the converted entity in its new organizational form without reversion or impairment, without further act or deed, and without any transfer or assignment having occurred, but subject to any existing liens or other encumbrances thereon;

 

(iii)                                all liabilities and obligations of the Partnership shall continue to be liabilities and obligations of the converted entity in its new organizational form without impairment or diminution by reason of the conversion;

 

(iv)                               all rights of creditors or other parties with respect to or against the prior interest holders or other owners of the Partnership in their capacities as such in existence as of the effective time of the conversion shall continue in existence as to those liabilities and obligations and may be pursued by such creditors and obligees as if the conversion did not occur;

 

(v)                                  a proceeding pending by or against the Partnership or by or against any of Partners in their capacities as such may be continued by or against the converted entity in its new organizational form and by or against the prior Partners without any need for substitution of parties; and

 

(vi)                               the Partnership Interests that are to be converted into partnership interests, shares, evidences of ownership, or other securities in the converted entity as provided in the plan of conversion shall be so converted, and Partners shall be entitled only to the rights provided in the Plan of Conversion.

 

ARTICLE XV

 

RIGHT TO ACQUIRE LIMITED PARTNER INTERESTS

 

Section 15.1   Right to Acquire Limited Partner Interests .

 

(a)                                  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if at any time the General Partner and its Affiliates hold more than 80% of the total Limited Partner Interests of any class then Outstanding, the General Partner shall then have the right, which right it may assign and transfer in whole or in part to the Partnership or any Affiliate of the General Partner, exercisable at its option, to purchase all, but not less than all, of such Limited Partner Interests of such class then Outstanding held by Persons other than the General Partner and its Affiliates, at the greater of (x) the Current Market Price as of the date three Business Days prior to the date that the notice described in  Section 15.1(b)  is mailed and (y) the highest price paid by the General Partner or any of its Affiliates for any such Limited Partner Interest of such class purchased during the 90-day period preceding the date that the notice described in  Section 15.1(b)  is mailed.

 

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Section 15.1(a) , the General Partner shall deliver to the applicable Transfer Agent or exchange agent notice of such election to purchase (the “ Notice of Election to Purchase ”) and shall cause the Transfer Agent or exchange agent to mail a copy of such Notice of Election to Purchase to the Record Holders of Limited Partner Interests of such class (as of a Record Date selected by the General Partner), together with such information as may be required by law, rule or regulation, at least 10, but not more than 60, days prior to the Purchase Date. Such Notice of Election to Purchase shall also be filed and distributed as may be required by the Commission or any National Securities Exchange on which such Limited Partner Interests are listed. The Notice of Election to Purchase shall specify the Purchase Date and the price (determined in accordance with  Section 15.1(a) ) at which Limited Partner Interests shall be purchased and state that the General Partner, its Affiliate or the Partnership, as the case may be, elects to purchase such Limited Partner Interests, upon surrender of Certificates representing such Limited Partner Interests, in the case of Limited Partner Interests evidenced by Certificates, or instructions agreeing to such redemption in exchange for payment, at such office or offices of the Transfer Agent or exchange agent as the Transfer Agent or exchange agent, as applicable, may specify, or as may be required by any National Securities Exchange on which such Limited Partner Interests are listed. Any such Notice of Election to Purchase mailed to a Record Holder of Limited Partner Interests at his, her or its address as reflected in the Register shall be conclusively presumed to have been given regardless of whether the owner receives such notice. On or prior to the Purchase Date, the General Partner, its Affiliate or the Partnership, as the case may be, shall deposit with the Transfer Agent or exchange agent cash in an amount sufficient to pay the aggregate purchase price of all of such Limited Partner Interests to be purchased in accordance with this  Section 15.1 . If the Notice of Election to Purchase shall have been duly given as aforesaid at least 10 days prior to the Purchase Date, and if on or prior to the Purchase Date the deposit described in the preceding sentence has been made for the benefit of the holders of Limited Partner Interests subject to purchase as provided herein, then from and after the Purchase Date, notwithstanding that any Certificate or redemption instructions shall not have been surrendered for purchase or provided, respectively, all rights of the holders of such Limited Partner Interests (including any rights pursuant to  Article IV Article V Article VI , and  Article XII ) shall thereupon cease, except the right to receive the purchase price (determined in accordance with  Section 15.1(a) ) for Limited Partner Interests therefor, without interest, upon surrender to the Transfer Agent or the exchange agent of the Certificates representing such Limited Partner Interests, in the case of Limited Partner Interests evidenced by Certificates, or instructions agreeing to such redemption, and such Limited Partner Interests shall thereupon be deemed to be transferred to the General Partner, its Affiliate or the Partnership, as the case may be, in the Register, and the General Partner or any Affiliate of the General Partner, or the Partnership, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be the Record Holder of all such Limited Partner Interests from and after the Purchase Date and shall have all rights as the Record Holder of such Limited Partner Interests (including all rights as owner of such Limited Partner Interests pursuant to  Article IV Article V Article VI and  Article XII ).

 

(c)                                   In the case of Limited Partner Interests evidenced by Certificates, at any time from and after the Purchase Date, a holder of an Outstanding Limited Partner Interest subject to purchase as provided in this  Section 15.1 may surrender his, her or its Certificate evidencing such Limited Partner Interest to the Transfer Agent or exchange agent in exchange for payment of the amount described in  Section 15.1(a) , therefor, without interest thereon, in accordance with procedures set forth by the General Partner.

 

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ARTICLE XVI

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Section 16.1   Addresses and Notices; Written Communications.

 

(a)                                  Any notice, demand, request, report or proxy materials required or permitted to be given or made to a Partner under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given or made when delivered in person or when sent by first class United States mail or by other means of written communication to the Partner at the address described below. Except as otherwise provided herein, any notice, payment or report to be given or made to a Partner hereunder shall be deemed conclusively to have been given or made, and the obligation to give such notice or report or to make such payment shall be deemed conclusively to have been fully satisfied, upon sending of such notice, payment or report to the Record Holder of such Partnership Interests at his, her or its address as shown in the Register, regardless of any claim of any Person who may have an interest in such Partnership Interests by reason of any assignment or otherwise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if (i) a Partner shall consent to receiving notices, demands, requests, reports or proxy materials via electronic mail or by the Internet or (ii) the rules of the Commission shall permit any report or proxy materials to be delivered electronically or made available via the Internet, any such notice, demand, request, report or proxy materials shall be deemed given or made when delivered or made available via such mode of delivery. An affidavit or certificate of making of any notice, payment or report in accordance with the provisions of this  Section 16.1 executed by the General Partner, the Transfer Agent or the mailing organization shall be prima facie evidence of the giving or making of such notice, payment or report. If any notice, payment or report addressed to a Record Holder at the address of such Record Holder appearing in the Register is returned by the United States Postal Service marked to indicate that the United States Postal Service is unable to deliver it, such notice, payment or report and any subsequent notices, payments and reports shall be deemed to have been duly given or made without further mailing (until such time as such Record Holder or another Person notifies the Transfer Agent or the Partnership of a change in his, her or its address) if they are available for the Partner at the principal office of the Partnership for a period of one year from the date of the giving or making of such notice, payment or report to the other Partners. Any notice to the Partnership shall be deemed given if received by the General Partner at the principal office of the Partnership designated pursuant to  Section 2.3 . The General Partner may rely and shall be protected in relying on any notice or other document from a Partner or other Person if believed by it to be genuine.

 

(b)                                  The terms “in writing,” “written communications,” “written notice” and words of similar import shall be deemed satisfied under this Agreement by use of e-mail and other forms of electronic communication.

 

Section 16.2   Further Action.   The parties shall execute and deliver all documents, provide all information and take or refrain from taking action as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Agreement.

 

Section 16.3   Binding Effect.   This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns.

 

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Section 16.4   Integration.   This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings pertaining thereto.

 

Section 16.5   Creditors.   None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be for the benefit of, or shall be enforceable by, any creditor of the Partnership.

 

Section 16.6   Waiver.   No failure by any party to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant, duty, agreement or condition of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon a breach thereof shall constitute waiver of any such breach of any other covenant, duty, agreement or condition.

 

Section 16.7   Third-Party Beneficiaries.   Each Partner agrees that (a) any Indemnitee shall be entitled to assert rights and remedies hereunder as a third-party beneficiary hereto with respect to those provisions of this Agreement affording a right, benefit or privilege to such Indemnitee and (b) any Unrestricted Person shall be entitled to assert rights and remedies hereunder as a third-party beneficiary hereto with respect to those provisions of this Agreement affording a right, benefit or privilege to such Unrestricted Person.

 

Section 16.8   Counterparts.   This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which together shall constitute an agreement binding on all the parties hereto, notwithstanding that all such parties are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart. Each party shall become bound by this Agreement immediately upon affixing its signature hereto or, in the case of a Person acquiring a Limited Partner Interest, pursuant to  Section 10.1(a)  without execution hereof.

 

Section 16.9   Applicable Law; Forum, Venue and Jurisdiction; Waiver of Trial by Jury.

 

(a)           This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law.

 

(b)           Each of the Partners and each Person or Group holding any beneficial interest in the Partnership (whether through a broker, dealer, bank, trust company or clearing corporation or an agent of any of the foregoing or otherwise):

 

(i)            irrevocably agrees that any claims, suits, actions or proceedings (A) arising out of or relating in any way to this Agreement (including any claims, suits or actions to interpret, apply or enforce the provisions of this Agreement or the duties, obligations or liabilities among Partners or of Partners to the Partnership, or the rights or powers of, or restrictions on, the Partners or the Partnership), (B) brought in a derivative manner on behalf of the Partnership, (C) asserting a claim of breach of a duty (including a fiduciary duty) owed by any director, officer, or other employee of the Partnership or the General Partner, or owed by the General Partner, to the Partnership or the Partners, (D) asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the Delaware Act or (E) asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine shall be exclusively brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, any other court located in the State of Delaware with subject matter jurisdiction), in each case regardless of whether such claims, suits, actions or proceedings sound in contract, tort, fraud or otherwise, are based on common law, statutory, equitable, legal or other grounds, or are derivative or direct claims;

 

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(ii)           irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in connection with any such claim, suit, action or proceeding;

 

(iii)          agrees not to, and waives any right to, assert in any such claim, suit, action or proceeding that (A) it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of such courts or of any other court to which proceedings in such courts may be appealed, (B) such claim, suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum, or (C) the venue of such claim, suit, action or proceeding is improper;

 

(iv)          expressly waives any requirement for the posting of a bond by a party bringing such claim, suit, action or proceeding;

 

(v)           consents to process being served in any such claim, suit, action or proceeding by mailing, certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy thereof to such party at the address in effect for notices hereunder, and agrees that such services shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof; provided , however, nothing in this clause (v) shall affect or limit any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law; and

 

(vi)          IRREVOCABLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUCH CLAIM, SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING.

 

Section 16.10   Invalidity of Provisions.   If any provision or part of a provision of this Agreement is or becomes for any reason, invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions and/or parts thereof contained herein shall not be affected thereby, and this Agreement shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be reformed and construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision, or part of a provision, had never been contained herein, and such provisions and/or parts shall be reformed so that it would be valid, legal and enforceable to the maximum extent possible.

 

Section 16.11   Consent of Partners.   Each Partner hereby expressly consents and agrees that, whenever in this Agreement it is specified that an action may be taken upon the affirmative vote or consent of less than all of the Partners, such action may be so taken upon the concurrence of less than all of the Partners and each Partner shall be bound by the results of such action.

 

Section 16.12   Facsimile and Email Signatures.   The use of facsimile signatures and signatures delivered by email in portable document format (.pdf) or similar format affixed in the name and on behalf of the Transfer Agent of the Partnership on certificates representing Common Units is expressly permitted by this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

 

GENERAL PARTNER:

 

 

 

 

KIMBELL ROYALTY GP, LLC

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robert D. Ravnaas

 

Name:

Robert D. Ravnaas

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

ORGANIZATIONAL LIMITED PARTNER:

 

 

 

 

RIVERCREST ROYALTIES, LLC

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robert D. Ravnaas

 

Name:

Robert D. Ravnaas

 

Title:

President

 

Signature Page to First Amended and Restated

Agreement of Limited Partnership of Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP

 

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EXHIBIT A

to the First Amended and Restated

Agreement of Limited Partnership of

Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP

 

Certificate Evidencing Common Units

Representing Limited Partner Interests in

Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP

 

No.

Common Units

 

In accordance with Section 4.1 of the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, as amended, supplemented or restated from time to time (the “ Partnership Agreement ”), Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”), hereby certifies that                                      (the “ Holder ”) is the registered owner of                          Common Units representing limited partner interests in the Partnership (the “ Common Units ”) transferable on the books of the Partnership, in person or by duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of this Certificate properly endorsed. The rights, preferences and limitations of the Common Units are set forth in, and this Certificate and the Common Units represented hereby are issued and shall in all respects be subject to the terms and provisions of, the Partnership Agreement. Copies of the Partnership Agreement are on file at, and shall be furnished without charge on delivery of written request to the Partnership at, the principal offices of the Partnership located at 777 Taylor Street, Suite 810, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meanings given them in the Partnership Agreement.

 

THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY ACKNOWLEDGES FOR THE BENEFIT OF KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP THAT THIS SECURITY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IF SUCH TRANSFER (AS DEFINED IN THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT) WOULD (A) VIOLATE THE THEN APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY WITH JURISDICTION OVER SUCH TRANSFER, (B) TERMINATE THE EXISTENCE OR QUALIFICATION OF KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, OR (C) CAUSE KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP TO BE TREATED AS AN ASSOCIATION TAXABLE AS A CORPORATION OR OTHERWISE TO BE TAXED AS AN ENTITY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES (TO THE EXTENT NOT ALREADY SO TREATED OR TAXED). KIMBELL ROYALTY GP, LLC, THE GENERAL PARTNER OF KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP, MAY IMPOSE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF THIS SECURITY IF IT DETERMINES, WITH THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL, THAT SUCH RESTRICTIONS ARE NECESSARY TO (A) AVOID A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP BECOMING TAXABLE AS A CORPORATION OR OTHERWISE BECOMING TAXABLE AS AN ENTITY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES OR (B) PRESERVE THE UNIFORMITY OF LIMITED PARTNER INTERESTS (AS DEFINED IN THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT). THIS SECURITY MAY BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON ITS TRANSFER PROVIDED IN THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT. COPIES OF THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED AT NO COST BY WRITTEN REQUEST MADE BY THE HOLDER OF RECORD OF THIS SECURITY TO THE SECRETARY OF THE GENERAL PARTNER AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICES OF THE PARTNERSHIP. THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH ABOVE SHALL NOT

 

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PRECLUDE THE SETTLEMENT OF ANY TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THIS SECURITY ENTERED INTO THROUGH THE FACILITIES OF ANY NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE ON WHICH THIS SECURITY IS LISTED OR ADMITTED TO TRADING.

 

The Holder, by accepting this Certificate, is deemed to have (i) requested admission as, and agreed to become, a Limited Partner and to have agreed to comply with and be bound by and to have executed the Partnership Agreement, (ii) represented and warranted that the Holder has all right, power and authority and, if an individual, the capacity necessary to enter into the Partnership Agreement and (iii) made the waivers and given the consents and approvals contained in the Partnership Agreement.

 

This Certificate shall not be valid for any purpose unless it has been countersigned and registered by the Transfer Agent and Registrar. This Certificate shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

Dated:

 

 

 

KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP

 

 

 

 

 

Countersigned and Registered by:

 

By:

KIMBELL ROYALTY GP, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

As Transfer Agent and Registrar

 

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

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[Reverse of Certificate]

 

ABBREVIATIONS

 

The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this Certificate, shall be construed as follows according to applicable laws or regulations:

 

TEN COM—as tenants in common

UNIF GIFT/TRANSFERS MIN ACT

TEN ENT—as tenants by the entireties

                        Custodian

JT TEN—as joint tenants with right of

(Cust)                                       (Minor)

survivorship and not as tenants in common

Under Uniform Gifts/Transfers to CD Minors Act (State)

 

Additional abbreviations, though not in the above list, may also be used.

 

ASSIGNMENT OF COMMON UNITS OF

KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED,                hereby assigns, conveys, sells and transfers unto

 

 

 

 

(Please print or typewrite name and address of assignee)

(Please insert Social Security or other identifying number of assignee)

 

              Common Units representing limited partner interests evidenced by this Certificate, subject to the Partnership Agreement, and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint               as its attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution to transfer the same on the books of Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP.

 

Date:

 

 

NOTE: The signature to any endorsement hereon must correspond with the name as written upon the face of this Certificate in every particular. without alteration, enlargement or change.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SIGNATURE(S) MUST BE GUARANTEED BY AN ELIGIBLE GUARANTOR INSTITUTION (BANKS, STOCKBROKERS, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS AND CREDIT UNIONS WITH MEMBERSHIP IN AN APPROVED SIGNATURE GUARANTEE MEDALLION PROGRAM), PURSUANT TO S.E.C. RULE 17Ad-15

 

(Signature)

 

 

 

(Signature)

 

No transfer of the Common Units evidenced hereby shall be registered on the books of the Partnership, unless the Certificate evidencing the Common Units to be transferred is surrendered for registration or transfer.

 

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Exhibit 3.2

FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT

OF

KIMBELL ROYALTY GP, LLC

A Delaware Limited Liability Company

Dated as of

February 8, 2017

 



 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Page

 

 

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

1

Section 1.1

Definitions

1

Section 1.2

Construction

8

ARTICLE II ORGANIZATION

8

Section 2.1

Formation

8

Section 2.2

Name

8

Section 2.3

Registered Office; Registered Agent; Principal Office; Other Offices

8

Section 2.4

Purposes and Powers

9

Section 2.5

Term

9

Section 2.6

No State Law Partnership

9

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

9

Section 3.1

Membership Interests; Additional Members

9

Section 3.2

Access to Information

9

Section 3.3

Liability

10

Section 3.4

Withdrawal

10

Section 3.5

Meetings

10

Section 3.6

Action by Consent of Members

10

Section 3.7

Conference Telephone Meetings

10

Section 3.8

Quorum

10

ARTICLE IV ADMISSION OF MEMBERS; DISPOSITION OF MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS

11

Section 4.1

Assignment; Admission of Assignee as a Member

11

Section 4.2

Requirements Applicable to All Dispositions and Admissions

11

ARTICLE V CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS

11

Section 5.1

Capital Contributions

11

Section 5.2

Additional Capital Contributions

11

Section 5.3

Loans

11

Section 5.4

Fully Paid and Non-Assessable Nature of Membership Interests

12

Section 5.5

Return of Contributions

12

ARTICLE VI DISTRIBUTIONS

12

Section 6.1

Distributions

12

Section 6.2

Limitations on Distributions

12

ARTICLE VII MANAGEMENT

12

Section 7.1

Management by Board of Directors

12

Section 7.2

Number; Qualification; Tenure

13

Section 7.3

Regular Meetings

13

Section 7.4

Special Meetings

13

Section 7.5

Notice

13

Section 7.6

Action by Consent of Board

13

Section 7.7

Telephone Conference Meetings

13

 

 

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Section 7.8

Quorum and Action

14

Section 7.9

Supermajority Vote

14

Section 7.10

Vacancies; Increases in the Number of Directors

14

Section 7.11

Committees

14

Section 7.12

Removal

15

Section 7.13

Compensation of Directors

15

Section 7.14

Responsibility and Authority of the Board; Director Standards of Conduct

15

Section 7.15

Other Business of Members, Directors and Affiliates

17

Section 7.16

Reliance by Third Parties

18

ARTICLE VIII OFFICERS

18

Section 8.1

Officers

18

Section 8.2

Election and Term of Office

19

Section 8.3

Chairman of the Board

19

Section 8.4

Chief Executive Officer

19

Section 8.5

President

19

Section 8.6

Vice Presidents

20

Section 8.7

Treasurer

20

Section 8.8

Secretary

20

Section 8.9

Removal

20

Section 8.10

Vacancies

20

Section 8.11

Responsibility and Authority of Officers; Officer Standards of Conduct

20

ARTICLE IX INDEMNITY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

21

Section 9.1

Indemnification

21

Section 9.2

Liability of Indemnitees

23

ARTICLE X TAXES

24

Section 10.1

Taxes

24

ARTICLE XI BOOKS, RECORDS, REPORTS, AND BANK ACCOUNTS

24

Section 11.1

Maintenance of Books

24

Section 11.2

Reports

25

Section 11.3

Bank Accounts

25

ARTICLE XII DISSOLUTION, WINDING-UP, TERMINATION AND CONVERSION

25

Section 12.1

Dissolution

25

Section 12.2

Winding-Up and Termination

25

Section 12.3

Certificate of Cancellation

26

ARTICLE XIII MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR CONVERSION

26

Section 13.1

Authority

26

Section 13.2

Procedure for Merger, Consolidation or Conversion

26

Section 13.3

Approval by Members of Merger, Consolidation or Conversion

28

Section 13.4

Certificate of Merger, Consolidation or Conversion

28

ARTICLE XIV GENERAL PROVISIONS

28

Section 14.1

Offset

28

Section 14.2

Notices

29

Section 14.3

Entire Agreement; Superseding Effect

29

 

 

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Section 14.4

Effect of Waiver or Consent

29

Section 14.5

Amendment or Restatement

29

Section 14.6

Binding Effect

30

Section 14.7

Governing Law; Severability

30

Section 14.8

Venue

30

Section 14.9

Further Assurances

30

Section 14.10

Waiver of Certain Rights

30

Section 14.11

Counterparts

30

 

 

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FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT

OF

KIMBELL ROYALTY GP, LLC

 

This FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) of Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC (the “ Company ”), dated as of February 8, 2017, is adopted, executed and agreed to by Kimbell GP Holdings, LLC (“ KGPH ”), as the sole member of the Company.

 

RECITALS:

 

WHEREAS, the Company was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on October 30, 2015;

 

WHEREAS, Westside Energy, LLC (“ Westside ”), as the initial sole member of the Company, executed the Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Company, dated as of November 10, 2015 (the “ Original Agreement ”);

 

WHEREAS, effective as of January 11, 2017, (a) Westside and KGPH entered into that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “ Purchase Agreement ”), pursuant to which Westside contributed, transferred, assigned, conveyed and delivered to KGPH, and KGPH received, acquired and accepted all of the Membership Interest in the Company; and (b) KGPH entered into that certain Amendment No. 1 to the Original Agreement for the purpose of reflecting the admission of KGPH as the sole member of the Company as a result of the transactions effectuated under the Purchase Agreement; and

 

WHEREAS, KGPH, as the sole member of the Company, deems it advisable to amend and restate the Original Agreement in its entirety as set forth herein.

 

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises, the covenants and agreements set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, KGPH, as the sole member of the Company, hereby amends and restates the Original Agreement in its entirety as follows:

 

ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS

 

Section 1.1                         Definitions .

 

(a)                                As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the respective meanings set forth below or set forth in the Sections referred to below:

 

Act ” means the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, 6 Del. C. § 18-101, et seq., as amended, supplemented or restated from time to time, and any successor to such statute.

 

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. As used herein, the term “control” means the possession, direct or indirect, 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.

 

Agreement ” is defined in the introductory paragraph, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or restated from time to time.

 

Applicable Law ” means (a) any United States federal, state or local law, statute or ordinance or any rule, regulation, order, writ, injunction, judgment, decree or permit of any Governmental Authority and (b) any rule or listing requirement of any national securities exchange or trading market recognized by the Commission on which securities issued by the Partnership are listed or quoted.

 

Assignee ” means any Person that acquires a Member’s share of the income, gain, loss, deductions and credits of, and the right to receive distributions from, the Company or any portion thereof through a Disposition; provided, however, that an Assignee shall have no right to be admitted to the Company as a Member except in accordance with Article IV . The Assignee of a dissolved Member shall be the shareholder, partner, member or other equity owner or owners of the dissolved Member or such other Persons to whom such Member’s Membership Interest is assigned by the Person conducting the liquidation or winding up of such Member.

 

Audit Committee ” is defined in Section 7.11(b) .

 

Audit Committee Independent Director ” is defined in Section 7.11(b) .

 

Bankruptcy ” or “ Bankrupt ” means, with respect to any Person, that (a) such Person (i) makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; (ii) files a voluntary bankruptcy petition; (iii) becomes the subject of an order for relief or is declared insolvent in any federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings; (iv) files a petition or answer seeking for such Person a reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief under any Applicable Law; (v) files an answer or other pleading admitting or failing to contest the material allegations of a petition filed against such Person in a proceeding of the type described in subclauses (i) through (iv) of this clause (a); or (vi) seeks, consents to, or acquiesces in the appointment of a trustee, receiver, or liquidator of such Person or of all or any substantial part of such Person’s properties or (b) a proceeding seeking reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief under any Applicable Law has been commenced against such Person and 120 days have expired without dismissal thereof or with respect to which, without such Person’s consent or acquiescence, a trustee, receiver, or liquidator of such Person or of all or any substantial part of such Person’s properties has been appointed and 90 days have expired without the appointment having been vacated or stayed, or 90 days have expired after the date of expiration of a stay, if the appointment has not previously been vacated. The foregoing definition of “Bankruptcy” is intended to replace and shall supersede and replace the definition of “Bankruptcy” set forth in the Act.

 

Board ” is defined in Section 7.1(c) .

 

 

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Business Day ” means Monday through Friday of each week, except that a legal holiday recognized as such by the government of the United States of America or the State of Texas shall not be regarded as a Business Day.

 

Capital Contribution ” means, with respect to any Member, the amount of cash and cash equivalents and the net agreed value of any property (other than cash and cash equivalents) contributed to the Company by such Member. Any reference in this Agreement to the Capital Contribution of a Member shall include any Capital Contribution of its predecessors in interest.

 

Capital Lease ” means any lease of property, real or personal, which would be capitalized on a balance sheet of the lessee prepared in accordance with GAAP as in effect on December 31, 2015 (without giving effect to any subsequent changes in GAAP lease accounting).

 

Commission ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Common Units ” is defined in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Company ” is defined in the introductory paragraph.

 

Conflicts Committee ” is defined in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Conflicts Committee Independent Director ” means a Director who meets the standards set forth in the definition of “Conflicts Committee” in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Contribution Agreement ” means that certain Contribution, Conveyance, Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated as of December 20, 2016 by and among the Partnership, the Company, Kimbell Intermediate GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC and the other parties thereto.

 

Debt to EBITDAX Ratio ” means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (i) the Total Debt of the Partnership and its consolidated Subsidiaries at such date to (ii) EBITDAX of the Partnership and its consolidated Subsidiaries for the most recent four fiscal quarter period ended prior to such date, provided that (a) in calculating such ratio for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2017, the EBITDAX for the four fiscal quarter period ending on such date shall be deemed to be the EBITDAX for the three months ending on March 31, 2017 multiplied by four, (b) in calculating such ratio for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2017, the EBITDAX for the four fiscal quarter period ending on such date shall be deemed to be the EBITDAX for the six months ending June 30, 2017, multiplied by two, and (c) in calculating such ratio for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2017, the EBITDAX for the four fiscal quarter period ending on such date shall be deemed to be the EBITDAX for the nine months ending September 30, 2017 multiplied by one and one-third .

 

Delaware Certificate ” is defined in Section 2.1 .

 

Director ” or “ Directors ” means a member or members of the Board.

 

 

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Dispose ,” “ Disposing ” or “ Disposition ” means with respect to any asset (including a Membership Interest or any portion thereof), a sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance, gift, exchange or other disposition of such asset, whether such disposition be voluntary, involuntary or by operation of Applicable Law.

 

Disposing Member ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Dissolution Event ” is defined in Section 12.1(a) .

 

EBITDAX ” means, for any period, the Net Income of the Partnership and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis for such period plus, (a) without duplication and to the extent deducted in the calculation of Net Income for such period, (i) income, franchise and similar taxes for such period, (ii) interest expense for such period, (iii) depletion, depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges for such period, (iv) non-cash losses, expenses and charges for such period, (v) extraordinary non-recurring losses for such period, (vi) costs associated with the Initial Public Offering, the transactions contemplated by the Contribution Agreement and public company compliance and (vii) any reasonable expenses and charges related to any Investment, acquisition, disposition, offering of Equity Interests and any issuance or incurrence of Indebtedness not prohibited hereunder minus (b) to the extent included in the calculation of Net Income for such Period, non-cash gains and extraordinary non-recurring gains for such period.  EBITDAX for any period of measurement may be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis.

 

Equity Interests ” of any entity means any and all shares, units, interests, rights to purchase or otherwise acquire, warrants, options, participations or other equivalents of or interests in (however designated) equity or ownership of such Person, including any preferred stock or units, any limited or general partner interest and any limited liability company membership interest, and any securities or other rights or interests convertible into or exchangeable for any of the foregoing.

 

GAAP ” means United States generally accepted accounting principles, as amended from time to time.

 

General Partner Interest ” is defined in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Governmental Authority ” means any federal, state or local court or governmental or regulatory agency or authority or any arbitration board, tribunal or mediator having jurisdiction over the Company or its assets or Members.

 

Group Member ” is defined in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Group Member Agreement ” is defined in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Guarantee Obligations ” means, as to any Person, any obligation of such Person guaranteeing or intended to guarantee any Indebtedness of any other Person (the “primary obligor”) in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including any obligation of such Person, whether or not contingent, (a) to purchase any such Indebtedness or any property constituting direct or indirect security therefor, (b) to advance or supply funds for the purchase or payment of

 

 

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any such Indebtedness or (c) otherwise to assure or hold harmless the owner of such Indebtedness against loss in respect thereof. The amount of any Guarantee Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the Indebtedness in respect of which such Guarantee Obligation is made or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof as determined by such Person in good faith.

 

Indebtedness ” of any Person shall mean, if and to the extent (other than with respect to clause (e) below) the same would constitute indebtedness or a liability in accordance with GAAP, without duplication, (a) all indebtedness of such Person for borrowed money, (b) all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes, loan agreements or other similar instruments, (c) the deferred purchase price of assets or services that in accordance with GAAP would be required to be shown as a liability on the balance sheet of such Person (other than any earn-out obligation until such obligation becomes a liability on the balance sheet of such Person in accordance with GAAP), (d) the face amount of all letters of credit issued for the account of such Person and, without duplication, all drafts drawn thereunder, (e) all Indebtedness (excluding prepaid interest thereon) described in the other clauses of this definition of any other Person secured by any lien on any property owned by such Person, whether or not such Indebtedness has been assumed by such Person (but if such Indebtedness has not been assumed, limited to the lesser of the amount of such Indebtedness and the fair market value of the property securing such Indebtedness) and (f) without duplication, all Guarantee Obligations of such Person in respect of Indebtedness of another Person of the types described in the other clauses of this definition); provided that Indebtedness shall not include (i) trade and other ordinary-course payables and accrued expenses arising in the ordinary course of business, (ii) deferred or prepaid revenues, (iii) purchase price holdbacks in respect of a portion of the purchase price of an asset to satisfy warranty or other unperformed obligations of the respective seller, (iv) in the case of the Partnership and its Subsidiaries, (A) all intercompany Indebtedness having a term not exceeding 364 days (inclusive of any roll-over or extensions of terms) and made in the ordinary course of business and (B) intercompany liabilities in connection with the cash management, tax and accounting operations of the Partnership and its Subsidiaries, (v) production payments and reserve sales and (vi) in-kind obligations relating to net oil, natural gas liquids or natural gas balancing positions arising in the ordinary course of business.

 

Indemnitee ” means any of (a) the Members, (b) any Person who is or was an Affiliate of the Company (other than any Group Member), (c) any Person who is or was a manager, managing member, general partner, director, officer, fiduciary or trustee of the Company or any Affiliate of the Company (other than any Group Member), (d) any Person who is or was serving at the request of the Company or any Affiliate of the Company as a manager, managing member, general partner, director, officer, fiduciary or trustee of another Person; provided, however , that a Person shall not be an Indemnitee by reason of providing, on a fee-for-services basis, trustee, fiduciary or custodial services, and (e) any Person the Board designates as an “Indemnitee” for purposes of this Agreement.

 

Initial Public Offering ” means the first underwritten public offering of Common Units pursuant to a registration statement that is filed by the Partnership and declared effective under the Securities Act.

 

 

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Investment ” means, for any Person: the making of any loans, advances, or capital contributions to any other Person, or the purchase any Equity Interests or evidences of indebtedness of any Person.

 

KGPH ” is defined in the introductory paragraph.

 

Limited Partner ” and “ Limited Partners ” are defined in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Majority Interest ” means Membership Interests in the Company entitled to more than 50% of the Sharing Ratios.

 

Member ” means KGPH, as the sole member of the Company, and includes any Person hereafter admitted to the Company as a member as provided in this Agreement, each in its capacity as a member of the Company, but such term does not include any Person who has ceased to be a member of the Company.

 

Membership Interest ” means, with respect to any Member, that Member’s limited liability company interests in the Company, including its share of the income, gain, loss, deductions and credits of, and the right to receive distributions from, the Company.

 

Merger Agreement ” is defined in Section 13.1 .

 

Net Income ” shall mean, with respect to any Person, the net income (loss) of such Person, determined in accordance with GAAP.

 

Notices ” is defined in Section 14.2 .

 

Officers ” is defined in Section 8.1(b) .

 

Oil and Gas Properties ” means, collectively, overriding royalty, royalty or other mineral interests.

 

Original Agreement ” is defined in the Recitals.

 

Partnership ” means Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership.

 

Partnership Agreement ” means the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, to be dated as of even date herewith, as it may be further amended, supplemented or restated from time to time.

 

Partnership Group ” is defined in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Partnership Interests ” is defined in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Person ” means an individual or a corporation, firm, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization, association, Governmental Authority or political subdivision thereof or other entity.

 

 

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Plan of Conversion ” is defined in Section 13.1 .

 

Pro Forma Basis ” means, with respect to the calculation of the Debt to EBITDAX Ratio, for any events as described below that occur subsequent to the commencement of a period for which the financial effect of such events is being calculated, and giving effect to the events for which such calculation is being made, such calculation as will give pro forma effect to such events as if such events occurred on the first day of the four consecutive fiscal quarter period ended on or before the occurrence of such event: (a) in making any determination of EBITDAX, effect shall be given to any disposition, any acquisition, investment, capital expenditure, development, merger, amalgamation, consolidation, any dividend, distribution or other similar payment, and any restructurings of the business of the Partnership that the Partnership has determined to make and/or made and are expected to have a continuing impact and are factually supportable, which would include cost savings resulting from head count reduction, closure of facilities and similar operational and other cost savings, which adjustments any officer of the Company on behalf of Partnership determines are reasonable (the foregoing, together with any transactions related thereto or in connection therewith, the “relevant transactions”), and (b) in making any determination on a Pro Forma Basis, (i) all Indebtedness (including Indebtedness issued, incurred or assumed as a result of, or to finance, any relevant transactions and for which the financial effect is being calculated, but excluding normal fluctuations in revolving Indebtedness incurred for working capital purposes) issued, incurred, assumed or permanently repaid in connection with the relevant transaction shall be deemed to have been issued, incurred, assumed or permanently repaid at the beginning of such period and (ii) interest expense of such Person attributable to interest on any Indebtedness, for which pro forma effect is being given as provided in preceding clause (i), bearing floating interest rates shall be computed on a pro forma basis as if the rates that would have been in effect during the period for which pro forma effect is being given had been actually in effect during such periods. Calculations made pursuant to the definition of the term “Pro Forma Basis” shall be determined in good faith by such officer of General Partner on behalf of Partnership and may include, for any fiscal period ending on or prior to the third anniversary of any relevant pro forma event (but not for any fiscal period ending after such third anniversary), adjustments to reflect operating expense reductions and other operating improvements, synergies or cost savings reasonably expected to result from such relevant pro forma event (including, to the extent applicable, the Initial Public Offering and related transactions).

 

Purchase Agreement ” is defined in the Recitals.

 

Sharing Ratio ” means, subject in each case to adjustments in accordance with this Agreement or in connection with Dispositions of Membership Interests, (a) in the case of a Member executing this Agreement as of the date of this Agreement or a Person acquiring such Member’s Membership Interest, the percentage specified for that Member as its Sharing Ratio on Exhibit A and (b) in the case of Membership Interests issued pursuant to Section 3.1 , the Sharing Ratio established pursuant thereto; provided, however , that the total of all Sharing Ratios shall always equal 100%.

 

Subsidiary ” is defined in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Surviving Business Entity ” is defined in Section 13.1 .

 

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Total Debt ” means, as of any date of determination, the sum of (without duplication) all Indebtedness (other than letters of credit or bank guarantees, to the extent undrawn) consisting of Capital Lease obligations and Indebtedness for borrowed money of the Partnership minus cash and cash equivalents of the Partnership on such date determined on a consolidated basis and in accordance with GAAP.

 

Treasury Regulations ” means the regulations (including temporary regulations) promulgated by the United States Department of the Treasury pursuant to and in respect of provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time. All references herein to sections of the Treasury Regulations shall include any corresponding provision or provisions of succeeding, similar or substitute, temporary or final Treasury Regulations.

 

Westside ” is defined in the Recitals.

 

Withdraw ,” “ Withdrawing ” or “ Withdrawal ” means the resignation of a Member from the Company as a Member. Such terms shall not include any Dispositions of Membership Interests (which are governed by Article IV ), even though the Member making a Disposition may cease to be a Member as a result of such Disposition.

 

(b)                               Other terms defined herein have the meanings so given them.

 

Section 1.2                         Construction .  Unless the context requires otherwise: (a) any pronoun used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa; (b) references to Articles and Sections refer to Articles and Sections of this Agreement; (c) the terms “include,” “includes,” “including” or words of like import shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; and (d) the terms “hereof,” “herein” or “hereunder” refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE II
ORGANIZATION

 

Section 2.1                         Formation .  The Company was formed as a Delaware limited liability company by the filing of a Certificate of Formation (as amended, the “ Delaware Certificate ”) on October 30, 2015 with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware under and pursuant to the Act.

 

Section 2.2                         Name.   The name of the Company is “Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC” and all Company business must be conducted in that name or such other names that comply with Applicable Law as the Board or the Members may select.

 

Section 2.3                         Registered Office; Registered Agent; Principal Office; Other Offices.   The registered office of the Company required by the Act to be maintained in the State of Delaware shall be the office of the initial registered agent for service of process named in the Delaware Certificate or such other office (which need not be a place of business of the Company) as the Board may designate in the manner provided by Applicable Law. The registered agent for

 

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service of process of the Company in the State of Delaware shall be the initial registered agent for service of process named in the Delaware Certificate or such other Person or Persons as the Board may designate in the manner provided by Applicable Law. The principal office of the Company in the United States shall be at such a place as the Board may from time to time designate, which need not be in the State of Delaware, and the Company shall maintain records there. The Company may have such other offices as the Board of Directors may designate.

 

Section 2.4                         Purposes and Powers .  The purpose of the Company is to own, acquire, hold, sell, transfer, assign, dispose of or otherwise deal with partnership interests in, and act as the general partner of, the Partnership as described in the Partnership Agreement and to engage in any lawful business or activity ancillary or related thereto. The Company shall possess and may exercise all the powers and privileges granted by the Act, by any other Applicable Law or by this Agreement, together with any powers incidental thereto, including such powers and privileges as are necessary or appropriate to the conduct, promotion or attainment of the business, purposes or activities of the Company.

 

Section 2.5                         Term .  The term of the Company commenced upon the filing of the Delaware Certificate in accordance with the Act and shall continue in existence until the dissolution of the Company in accordance with the provisions of Article XII .  The existence of the Company as a separate legal entity shall continue until the cancellation of the Delaware Certificate as provided in the Act.

 

Section 2.6                         No State Law Partnership .  The Members intend that the Company shall not be a partnership (whether general, limited or other) or joint venture, and that no Member shall be a partner or joint venturer with any other Member, for any purposes other than (if the Company has more than one Member) federal and state income tax purposes, and this Agreement may not be construed or interpreted to the contrary.

 

ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP

 

Section 3.1                         Membership Interests; Additional Members .  KGPH is the sole Member of the Company as reflected in Exhibit A attached hereto. Additional Persons may be admitted to the Company as Members, and Membership Interests may be issued, on such terms and conditions as the existing Members, voting as a single class, may determine at the time of admission. The terms of admission or issuance must specify the Sharing Ratios applicable thereto and may provide for the creation of different classes or groups of Members or Membership Interests having different (including, subject to Section 7.9 , senior) rights, powers and duties. The Members may reflect the creation of any new class or group in an amendment to this Agreement, indicating the different rights, powers and duties, and such an amendment shall be approved and executed by the Members in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Any such admission shall be effective only after such new Member has executed and delivered to the Members and the Company an instrument containing the notice address of the new Member, the new Member’s ratification of this Agreement and agreement to be bound by it.

 

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concerning the Company; provided, however , that this Section 3.2 shall not obligate the Company to create any information that does not already exist at the time of such request (other than to convert existing information from one medium to another, such as providing a printout of information that is stored in a computer database). Each Member shall also have the right, upon reasonable notice, and at all reasonable times during usual business hours to inspect the properties of the Company and to audit, examine and make copies of the books of account and other records of the Company. Such right may be exercised through any agent or employee of such Member designated in writing by it or by an independent public accountant, engineer, attorney or other consultant so designated. All costs and expenses incurred in any inspection, examination or audit made on such Member’s behalf shall be borne by such Member.

 

Section 3.3                         Liability .  Except as otherwise provided by the Act, no Member shall be liable for the debts, obligations or liabilities of the Company solely by reason of being a member of the Company. The Company and the Members agree that the rights, duties and obligations of the Members in their capacities as members of the Company are only as set forth in this Agreement and as otherwise arise under the Act. Furthermore, the Members agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, the existence of any rights of a Member, or the exercise or forbearance from exercise of any such rights, shall not create any duties or obligations of the Member in its capacity as a member of the Company, nor shall such rights be construed to enlarge or otherwise to alter in any manner the duties and obligations of such Member.

 

Section 3.4                         Withdrawal . A Member does not have the right or power to Withdraw.

 

Section 3.5                         Meetings . A meeting of the Members may be called at any time at the request of any Member.

 

Section 3.6                         Action by Consent of Members . Except as otherwise required by Applicable Law or otherwise provided in this Agreement, all decisions of the Members shall require the affirmative vote of the Members representing a Majority Interest present at a meeting at which a quorum is present in accordance with Section 3.8 . To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, the Members may act without a meeting and without notice so long as the number of Members who own the percentage of Sharing Ratios that would be required to take such action at a duly held meeting shall have executed a written consent with respect to any such action taken in lieu of a meeting.

 

Section 3.7                         Conference Telephone Meetings . Any Member may participate in a meeting of the Members by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment or by such other means by which all Persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

 

Section 3.8                         Quorum . The Members owning a majority of Sharing Ratios, present in person or participating in accordance with Section 3.7 , shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; provided, however , that, if at any meeting of the Members there shall be less than a quorum present, a majority of the Members present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. The Members present at a duly organized meeting may

 

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continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough Members to leave less than a quorum.

 

ARTICLE IV
ADMISSION OF MEMBERS; DISPOSITION OF MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS

 

Section 4.1                         Assignment; Admission of Assignee as a Member . Subject to this Article IV , a Member may assign in whole or in part its Membership Interests. An Assignee has the right to be admitted to the Company as a Member, with the Membership Interests (and attendant Sharing Ratio) so transferred to such Assignee, only if (a) the Member making the Disposition (a “ Disposing Member ”) has granted the Assignee either (i) all, but not less than all, of such Disposing Member’s Membership Interests or (ii) the express right to be so admitted and (b) such Disposition is effected in strict compliance with this Article IV . If a Member transfers all of its Membership Interest in the Company pursuant to this Article IV , such admission shall be deemed effective immediately upon the transfer and, immediately upon such admission, the transferor Member shall cease to be a member of the Company.

 

Section 4.2                         Requirements Applicable to All Dispositions and Admissions . Any Disposition of Membership Interests and any admission of an Assignee as a Member shall also be subject to the following requirements, and such Disposition (and admission, if applicable) shall not be effective unless such requirements are complied with:

 

(a)                                Payment of Expenses. The Disposing Member and its Assignee shall pay, or reimburse the Company for, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Company in connection with the Disposition and admission of the Assignee as a Member.

 

(b)                               No Release . No Disposition of Membership Interests shall effect a release of the Disposing Member from any liabilities to the Company or the other Members arising from events occurring prior to the Disposition, except as otherwise may be provided in any instrument or agreement pursuant to which a Disposition of Membership Interests is effected.

 

(c)                                Agreement to be Bound. The Assignee shall execute a counterpart to this Agreement or other instrument by which such Assignee agrees to be bound by this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE V
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS

 

Section 5.1                         Capital Contributions.   Prior to the date hereof, KGPH made the Capital Contribution set forth next to its name on Exhibit A .

 

Section 5.2                         Additional Capital Contributions .  The Members shall not be obligated to make additional Capital Contributions to the Company.

 

Section 5.3                         Loans . If the Company does not have sufficient cash to pay its obligations, any Member(s) that elect(s) to do so may advance all or part of the needed funds to or on behalf

 

 

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of the Company.  Any advance described in this Section 5.3 will constitute a loan from the Member to the Company, will bear interest at a lawful rate determined by the Members from the date of the advance until the date of payment and will not be a Capital Contribution.

 

Section 5.4                         Fully Paid and Non-Assessable Nature of Membership Interests .  All Membership Interests issued pursuant to, and in accordance with, the requirements of this Article V shall be fully paid and non-assessable Membership Interests, except as such non-assessability may be affected by Sections 18-303, 18-607 and 18-804 of the Act.

 

Section 5.5                         Return of Contributions .  Except as expressly provided herein, no Member is entitled to the return of any part of its Capital Contributions or to be paid interest in respect of either its capital account or its Capital Contributions. An unreturned Capital Contribution is not a liability of the Company or of any Member. A Member is not required to contribute or to lend any cash or property to the Company to enable the Company to return any Member’s Capital Contributions.

 

ARTICLE VI
DISTRIBUTIONS

 

Section 6.1                         Distributions . Distributions to the Members shall be made only to all Members simultaneously in proportion to their respective Sharing Ratios (at the time the amounts of such distributions are determined) and in such aggregate amounts and at such times as shall be determined by the Board; provided, however , that any loans from Members pursuant to Section 5.3 shall be repaid prior to any distributions to Members pursuant to this Section 6.1 .

 

Section 6.2                         Limitations on Distributions. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Company shall not make a distribution to any Member on account of its interest in the Company if such distribution would violate the Act or other Applicable Law.

 

ARTICLE VII
MANAGEMENT

 

Section 7.1                         Management by Board of Directors .

 

(a)                                The management of the Company is fully reserved to the Members, and the Company shall not have “managers” as that term is used in the Act.  The powers of the Company shall be exercised by or under the authority of, and the business and affairs of the Company shall be managed under the direction of, the Members, who, except as expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, shall make all decisions and take all actions for the Company.

 

(b)                               The Members shall have the power and authority to delegate to one or more other persons the Members’ rights and power to manage and control the business and affairs, or any portion thereof, of the Company, including to delegate to agents, officers and employees of a Member or the Company, and to delegate by a management agreement with or otherwise to other Persons.

 

 

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(c)                                Except to the extent specifically reserved to the Members hereunder, the Members hereby delegate to the Board of Directors of the Company (the “ Board ”), to the fullest extent permitted under this Agreement and Delaware law, all power and authority related to the Company’s management of the business and affairs of the Partnership.

 

Section 7.2                         Number; Qualification; Tenure .

 

(a)                                The number of Directors constituting the Board shall be at least three and no more than 12, and may be fixed from time to time pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Members. Each Director shall be elected or approved by the Members at an annual meeting of the Members and shall serve as a Director of the Company for a term of one year (or their earlier death or removal from office) or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

 

(b)                               The Directors of the Company in office at the date of this Agreement are set forth on Exhibit B hereto.

 

Section 7.3                         Regular Meetings .  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at such time and place as shall be designated from time to time by resolution of the Board. Notice of such regular meetings shall not be required.

 

Section 7.4                         Special Meetings .  A special meeting of the Board may be called at any time at the request of (a) the Chairman of the Board or (b) a majority of the Directors then in office.

 

Section 7.5                         Notice .  Written notice of all special meetings of the Board must be given to all Directors at least two Business Days prior to any special meeting of the Board. All notices and other communications to be given to Directors shall be sufficiently given for all purposes hereunder if in writing and delivered by hand, courier or overnight delivery service or three days after being mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, with appropriate postage prepaid, or when received in the form of an e-mail or facsimile, and shall be directed to the address, e-mail address or facsimile number as such Director shall designate by notice to the Company. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the Board need be specified in the notice of such meeting, except for amendments to this Agreement, as provided herein. A meeting may be held at any time without notice if all the Directors are present or if those not present waive notice of the meeting either before or after such meeting.

 

Section 7.6                         Action by Consent of Board .  To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, the Board, or any committee of the Board, may act without a meeting so long as a majority of the members of the Board or committee shall have executed a written consent with respect to any action taken in lieu of a meeting.

 

Section 7.7                         Telephone Conference Meetings .  Directors or members of any committee of the Board may participate in a meeting of the Board or such committee by means of telephone or video conference or similar communications equipment or by such other means by which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

 

 

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Section 7.8                         Quorum and Action .  A majority of all Directors, present in person or participating in accordance with Section 7.7 , shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but if at any meeting of the Board there shall be less than a quorum present, a majority of the Directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. Except as set forth in Section 7.9 or as otherwise required by Applicable Law, all decisions of the Board shall require the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the Directors at any meeting at which a quorum is present.

 

Section 7.9                         Supermajority Vote .  Notwithstanding Section 7.8, the Company shall not take any of the following actions without the affirmative vote of at least 66 2/3% of the members of the Board (which, for the avoidance of doubt, as of the date hereof, shall require the affirmative vote of at least six members of the Board):

 

(a)                                authorize any incurrence of Indebtedness if, immediately after giving effect to the incurrence of such Indebtedness and the contemplated use of the proceeds thereof, the Debt to EBITDAX Ratio as of the fiscal quarter ended immediately preceding the date of such incurrence, would exceed 2.5 to 1.0, as calculated in the good faith judgment of the Board;

 

(b)                               fund the acquisition of any Oil and Gas Properties with distributable cash;

 

(c)                                make any change to the definition of “Available Cash” set forth in the Partnership Agreement; or

 

(d)                              issue any additional partnership interests that rank senior in right of distributions or liquidation to the Common Units.

 

Section 7.10                 Vacancies; Increases in the Number of Directors .  Vacancies in the Board and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the number of Directors shall be filled by the appointment of individuals by the Sole Member.

 

Section 7.11                 Committees .

 

(a)                                The Board may establish committees of the Board and may delegate any of its responsibilities to such committees, except as prohibited by Applicable Law.

 

(b)                               The Board shall have an audit committee (the “ Audit Committee ”) composed of Directors who meet the independence standards required of directors who serve on an audit committee of a board of directors established by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the Commission thereunder and by the New York Stock Exchange or any national securities exchange on which the Common Units are listed (each, an “ Audit Committee Independent Director ”). The Audit Committee shall establish a written audit committee charter in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission and the New York Stock Exchange or any national securities exchange on which the Common Units are listed from time to time, in each case as amended from time to time. Each member of the Audit Committee shall satisfy the rules and regulations of the Commission and the New York Stock Exchange or any national securities exchange on which the Common Units are listed from time to

 

 

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time, in each case as amended from time to time, pertaining to qualification for service on an audit committee.

 

(c)                                The Board may, from time to time, establish a Conflicts Committee. The Conflicts Committee shall be composed of one Conflicts Committee Independent Director at any time where there is only one Conflicts Committee Independent Director on the Board and shall be composed of two or more Conflicts Committee Independent Directors if there is more than one Conflicts Committee Independent Director on the Board. The Conflicts Committee shall function in the manner described in the Partnership Agreement. Notwithstanding any duty otherwise existing at law or in equity, any matter approved by the Conflicts Committee in accordance with the provisions, and subject to the limitations, of the Partnership Agreement, shall not be deemed to be a breach of any duties owed by the Board or any Director to the Company or the Members.

 

(d)                              A majority of any committee, present in person or participating in accordance with Section 7.7 , shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of such committee.  Except as otherwise required by Applicable Law or the Partnership Agreement, all decisions of a committee shall require the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the committee members at any meeting at which a quorum is present.

 

(e)                                A majority of any committee may determine its action and fix the time and place of its meetings unless the Board shall otherwise provide. Notice of such meetings shall be given to each member of the committee in the manner provided for in Section 7.5 . The Board shall have power at any time to fill vacancies in, to change the membership of, or to dissolve any such committee.

 

Section 7.12                 Removal .

 

Any Director or the entire Board may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the Members.

 

Section 7.13                 Compensation of Directors .  Except as expressly provided in any written agreement between the Company and a Director or by resolution of the Board, no Director shall receive any compensation from the Company for services provided to the Company in its capacity as a Director, except that each Director shall be compensated for attendance at Board meetings at rates of compensation as from time to time established by the Board or a committee thereof; provided, however , that Directors who are also employees of the Company or any Affiliate thereof shall receive no compensation for their services as Directors or committee members. In addition, the Directors who are not employees of the Company or any Affiliate thereof shall be entitled to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with attending meetings of the Board or committees thereof.

 

Section 7.14                 Responsibility and Authority of the Board; Director Standards of Conduct .

 

(a)                                General . Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the relative authority, duties and functions of the Board, on the one hand, and the Officers, on the other hand, shall be identical to the relative authority, duties and functions of the board of directors and officers, respectively, of a corporation organized under the General

 

 

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Corporation Law of the State of Delaware ; provided that any authority or function of the Board may be delegated by the Board to the Officers . The Officers shall be vested with such powers and duties as are set forth in Article VIII hereof and as are specified by the Board from time to time. Accordingly, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, the day-to-day activities of the Company shall be conducted on the Company’s behalf by the Officers who shall be agents of the Company. In addition to the powers and authorities expressly conferred on the Board by this Agreement, the Board may exercise all such powers of the Company and do all such acts and things as are not restricted by this Agreement, the Partnership Agreement, any Group Member Agreement, the Act or Applicable Law.  Notwithstanding any duty (including fiduciary duties) otherwise existing at law or in equity, any matter approved by the Board in accordance with the provisions, and subject to the limitations, of the Partnership Agreement or any Group Member Agreement, shall not be deemed to be a breach of any duties owed by the Board or any Director to the Company or the Members.

 

(b)                               Specified Standard .  Whenever the Directors (in their respective capacities as such), make a determination or cause the Company to take or decline to take any action relating to the management and control of the business and affairs of the Partnership Group for which the Company or the Directors are required to act in accordance with a particular standard under the Partnership Agreement or any Group Member Agreement, as applicable, then the Directors shall make such determination or cause the Company to take or decline to take such other action in accordance with such standard and, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, shall not be subject to any other or different standards or duties (including fiduciary duties) imposed by this Agreement, the Partnership Agreement, any Group Member Agreement, any other agreement contemplated hereby or under the Act or any other Applicable Law or in equity.

 

(c)                                Default Standard .  To the extent that the Directors (in their capacities as such), make a determination or cause the Company to take or decline to take any other action in any circumstance not described in Section 7.14(b)  under any express authorization or direction of the Members representing a Majority Interest that may be in effect from time to time, then unless another express standard is provided for in this Agreement or the Partnership Agreement or any Group Member Agreement, the Directors shall make such determination or cause the Company to take or decline to take such other action in the subjective belief that the determination or other action is not adverse to the best interest of the Members representing a Majority Interest and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall not otherwise be subject to any other or different standards or duties (including fiduciary duties) imposed by this Agreement, the Partnership Agreement, any Group Member Agreement, any other agreement contemplated hereby or under the Act or any other Applicable Law or in equity.

 

(d)                              Member Consent Required for Extraordinary Matters . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Board will not take any action without approval of the Members with respect to an extraordinary matter that would have, or would reasonably be expected to have, a material effect, directly or indirectly, on the Members’ interests in the Company. The type of extraordinary matter referred to in the prior sentence shall

 

 

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include, but not be limited to, the following: (i) commencement of any action relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or relief of debtors by the Company or any Group Member; (ii) a merger, consolidation, recapitalization or similar transaction involving the Company, the Partnership or any material Subsidiary of the Partnership ; (iii) a sale, exchange or other transfer not in the ordinary course of business of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company or any Group Member, viewed on a consolidated basis, in one or a series of related transactions; (iv) the issuance or repurchase of any equity interests in the Company, (v) a dissolution or liquidation of the Company or any Group Member; (vi) a Disposition of the General Partner Interest; (vii) the exercise of the Company’s rights pursuant to Section 5.8 ( Preemptive Right ) or Article XV ( Right to Acquire Limited Partner Interests ) of the Partnership Agreement; and (vii) a material amendment of the Partnership Agreement. An extraordinary matter will be deemed approved by the Members if the Board receives a written, facsimile or electronic instruction evidencing such approval from Members. To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, a Director, acting as such, shall have no duty, responsibility or liability to the Members with respect to any action by the Board approved by the Members.

 

(e)                                Member-Managed Decisions .  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Members shall have exclusive authority over the internal business and affairs of the Company that do not relate to the management and control of the business and affairs of the Partnership Group except as may be expressly authorized and directed from time to time by the Members. For illustrative purposes, the internal business and affairs of the Company where the Members shall have exclusive authority include (i) the amount and timing of distributions paid by the Company, (ii) the prosecution, settlement or management of any claim made directly against the Company and not involving or relating to the Partnership Group, (iii) the decision to sell, convey, transfer or pledge any asset of the Company, (iv) the decision to amend, modify or waive any rights relating to the assets of the Company, (v) the voting of, or exercise of other rights with respect to, any Partnership Interests (other than the General Partner Interest) held by the Company or its Affiliates, (vi)  any decision, consent or action of Kimbell Operating Company, LLC under that certain Management Services Agreement by and among the Partnership, Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC and (vii) the decision to enter into any agreement to incur an obligation of the Company other than an agreement entered into for and on behalf of any Group Member for which the Company is liable exclusively by virtue of the Company’s capacity as general partner of the Partnership.

 

In addition, the Members may delegate the authority to the Board, except as such delegation may be hereafter revoked or restricted by resolution adopted by the Members and subject to Section 7.14(d) , to cause the Company to exercise the rights of the Company as general partner of the Partnership (or those exercisable after the Company ceases to be the general partner of the Partnership) where (a) the Company makes a determination or takes or declines to take any other action in its individual capacity under the Partnership Agreement or (b) where the Partnership Agreement permits the Company to make a determination or take or decline to take any other action in its sole discretion.

 

 

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Section 7.15                 Other Business of Members, Directors and Affiliates .

 

(a)                                Existing Business Ventures. The Members, each Director and their respective Affiliates may engage in or possess an interest in other business ventures of any nature or description, independently or with others, similar or dissimilar to the business of the Company or the Partnership, and the Company, the Partnership, the Directors and the Members shall have no rights by virtue of this Agreement in and to such independent ventures or the income or profits derived therefrom, and the pursuit of any such venture, even if competitive with the business of the Company or the Partnership, shall not be deemed wrongful or improper.

 

(b)                               Business Opportunities. None of the Members, any Director or any of their respective Affiliates who acquires knowledge of a potential transaction, agreement, arrangement or other matter that may be an opportunity for the Company, shall have any duty to communicate or offer such opportunity to the Company or the Partnership, and such Persons shall not be liable to the Company or any Member for breach of any duty by reason of the fact that such Person pursues or acquires for itself, directs such opportunity to another Person or does not communicate such opportunity or information to the Company; provided such Member, Director or any of their Affiliates do not engage in such business or activity using confidential or proprietary information provided by or on behalf of the Company to such Persons.

 

Section 7.16                 Reliance by Third Parties.   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, any Person dealing with the Company shall be entitled to assume that any Officer authorized by the Board to act on behalf of and in the name of the Company has full power and authority to encumber, sell or otherwise use in any manner any and all assets of the Company and to enter into any authorized contracts on behalf of the Company, and such Person shall be entitled to deal with any such Officer as if it were the Company’s sole party in interest, both legally and beneficially. The Members hereby waive, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, any and all defenses or other remedies that may be available against such Person to contest, negate or disaffirm any action of any such Officer in connection with any such dealing. In no event shall any Person dealing with any such Officer or its representatives be obligated to ascertain that the terms of this Agreement have been complied with or to inquire into the necessity or expedience of any act or action of any such Officer or its representatives. Each and every certificate, document or other instrument executed on behalf of the Company by the Officers shall be conclusive evidence in favor of any and every Person relying thereon or claiming thereunder that (a) at the time of the execution and delivery of such certificate, document or instrument, this Agreement was in full force and effect, (b) the Person executing and delivering such certificate, document or instrument was duly authorized and empowered to do so for and on behalf of the Partnership and (c) such certificate, document or instrument was duly executed and delivered in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement and is binding upon the Company.

 

 

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ARTICLE VIII
OFFICERS

 

Section 8.1                         Officers .

 

(a)                                The Board shall elect one or more persons to be officers of the Company to assist in carrying out the Board’s decisions and the day-to-day activities of the Company in its capacity as the general partner of the Partnership. Officers are not “managers” as that term is used in the Act. Any individuals who are elected as officers of the Company shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and shall have such titles and the authority and duties specified in this Agreement or otherwise delegated to each of them, respectively, by the Board from time to time.

 

(b)                               The officers of the Company (collectively, the “ Officers ”) may consist of a Chief Executive Officer, a President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Treasurer, a Secretary and such other officers as the Board from time to time may deem proper. The Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice Chairman, if any, neither of whom shall be deemed to be an Officer unless he or she has otherwise been elected as such, shall be chosen from among the Directors.  All Officers elected by the Board shall each have such powers and duties as generally pertain to their respective offices, subject to Section 7.14 and the specific provisions of this Article VIII .  The Board may from time to time elect such other Officers or appoint such agents as may be necessary or desirable for the conduct of the business of the Company as the general partner of the Partnership.  Such other Officers and agents shall have such duties and shall hold their offices for such terms as shall be provided in this Agreement or as may be prescribed by the Board, as the case may be from time to time.

 

Section 8.2                         Election and Term of Office .  The Officers shall be elected from time to time by the Board.  Each Officer shall hold office until such person’s successor shall have been duly elected and qualified or until such person’s death or until he or she shall resign or be removed pursuant to Section 8.9 .

 

Section 8.3                         Chairman of the Board . The Chairman of the Board shall preside, if present, at all meetings of the Board and of the Limited Partners of the Partnership and shall perform such additional functions and duties as the Board may prescribe from time to time. The Directors also may elect an Executive Vice Chairman of the Board to act in the place of the Chairman of the Board upon his or her absence or inability to act.

 

Section 8.4                         Chief Executive Officer.   The Chief Executive Officer, who may also be the Chairman or Executive Vice Chairman of the Board or the President, shall have general and active management authority over the business of the Company and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect.  The Chief Executive Officer shall also perform all duties and have all powers incident to the office of Chief Executive Officer and perform such other duties and may exercise such other powers as may be assigned by this Agreement or prescribed by the Board from time to time.

 

Section 8.5                         President .  The President shall, subject to the control of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer, in general, supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Company.  The President shall perform all duties and have all powers incident to the office of President and perform such other duties and may exercise such other powers as may be delegated by the Chief Executive Officer or as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time.

 

 

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Section 8.6                         Vice Presidents .  Any Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President and Vice President, in the order of seniority, unless otherwise determined by the Board, shall, in the absence or disability of the President, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President.  They shall also perform the usual and customary duties and have the powers that pertain to such office and generally assist the President by executing contracts and agreements and exercising such other powers and performing such other duties as are delegated to them by the Chief Executive Officer or President or as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time.

 

Section 8.7                         Treasurer .  The Treasurer shall keep or cause to be kept the books of account of the Company and shall render statements of the financial affairs of the Company in such form and as often as required by this Agreement, the Board or a President.  The Treasurer, subject to the order of the Board, shall have the custody of all funds and securities of the Company.  The Treasurer shall perform the usual and customary duties and have the powers that pertain to such office and exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are delegated to him by the Chief Executive Officer or a President or as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time.

 

Section 8.8                         Secretary .  The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept, in one or more books provided for that purpose, the minutes of all meetings of the Board, the committees of the Board, the Members and the Limited Partners.  The Secretary shall see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and as required by Applicable Law; shall be custodian of the records and the seal of the Company (if any) and affix and attest the seal (if any) to all documents to be executed on behalf of the Company under its seal; and shall see that the books, reports, statements, certificates and other documents and records required by Applicable Law to be kept and filed are properly kept and filed; and in general, shall perform all duties and have all powers incident to the office of Secretary and perform such other duties and may exercise such other powers as may be delegated by the Chief Executive Officer or President or as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time.

 

Section 8.9                         Removal .  Any Officer elected, or agent appointed, by the Board may be removed, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board whenever, in such majority’s judgment, the best interests of the Company would be served thereby.  No Officer shall have any contractual rights against the Company for compensation by virtue of such election beyond the date of the election of such person’s successor, such person’s death, such person’s resignation or such person’s removal, whichever event shall first occur, except as otherwise provided in an employment contract or under an employee deferred compensation plan.

 

Section 8.10                 Vacancies .  A newly created elected office and a vacancy in any elected office because of death, resignation or removal may be filled by the Board for the unexpired portion of the term at any meeting of the Board.

 

Section 8.11                 Responsibility and Authority of Officers; Officer Standards of Conduct .

 

(a)                                General .  The Officers may exercise only such powers of the Company and do such acts and things as are expressly authorized or delegated by this Agreement, the Partnership Agreement or any Group Member Agreement or by the Board.

 

 

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Notwithstanding any duty (including any fiduciary duty) otherwise existing at law or in equity, any matter approved by the Board in accordance with the provisions, and subject to the limitations, of this Agreement, the Partnership Agreement or any Group Member Agreement, shall not be deemed to be a breach of any duties owed by any Officer to the Company or the Members.

 

(b)                               Specified Standard .  Whenever the Officers (in their capacities as such) make a determination or cause the Company to take or decline to take any action relating to the management and control of the business and affairs of the Partnership Group for which the Company is required to act in accordance with a particular standard under the Partnership Agreement or any Group Member Agreement, as applicable, then the Officers shall make such determination or cause the Company to take or decline to take such other action in accordance with such standard and, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, shall not be subject to any other or different standards or duties (including fiduciary duties) imposed by this Agreement, the Partnership Agreement, any Group Member Agreement, any other agreement contemplated hereby or under the Act or any other Applicable Law or in equity.

 

(c)                                Default Standard .  To the extent that the Officers (in their capacities as such) make a determination or cause the Company to take or decline to take any other action in any circumstance not described in Section 8.11(b) , then unless another express standard is provided for in this Agreement or the Partnership Agreement or a Group Member Agreement, the Officers shall make such determination or cause the Company to take or decline to take such other action in the subjective belief that the determination or other action is not adverse to the best interest of the Members representing a Majority Interest and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall not otherwise be subject to any other or different standards or duties (including fiduciary duties) imposed by this Agreement, the Partnership Agreement, any Group Member Agreement, any other agreement contemplated hereby or under the Act or any other Applicable Law or in equity.

 

(d)                              Officers’ Delegation of Authority .  Unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Board, no Officer shall have the power or authority to delegate to any Person such Officer’s rights and powers as an Officer to manage the business and affairs of the Company.

 

(e)                                Compensation .  The Officers shall receive such compensation for their services as may be designated by the Board or any committee thereof established for the purpose of setting compensation.

 

ARTICLE IX
INDEMNITY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

 

Section 9.1                         Indemnification .

 

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and held harmless by the Company from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, joint or several, expenses (including legal fees and expenses), judgments, fines, penalties, interest, settlements or other amounts arising from any and all threatened, pending or completed claims, demands, actions, suits or proceedings, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, and whether formal or informal and including appeals, in which any Indemnitee may be involved, or is threatened to be involved, as a party or otherwise, by reason of its status as an Indemnitee and acting (or refraining to act) in such capacity on behalf of or for the benefit of the Company; provided , however , that the Indemnitee shall not be indemnified and held harmless pursuant to this Agreement if there has been a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that, in respect of the matter for which the Indemnitee is seeking indemnification pursuant to this Agreement, the Indemnitee acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud, willful misconduct or, in the case of a criminal matter, acted with knowledge that the Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful. Any indemnification pursuant to this Section 9.1 shall be made only out of the assets of the Company, it being agreed that no Member shall be personally liable for such indemnification and shall have no obligation to contribute or loan any monies or property to the Company to enable it to effectuate such indemnification.

 

(b)                               To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, expenses (including legal fees and expenses) incurred by an Indemnitee who is indemnified pursuant to Section 9.1(a)  in defending any claim, demand, action, suit or proceeding shall, from time to time, be advanced by the Company prior to a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that, in respect of the matter for which the Indemnitee is seeking indemnification pursuant to this Section 9.1 , the Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified upon receipt by the Company of any undertaking by or on behalf of the Indemnitee to repay such amount if it shall be ultimately determined that the Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified as authorized by this Section 9.1 .

 

(c)                                The indemnification provided by this Section 9.1 shall be in addition to any other rights to which an Indemnitee may be entitled under any agreement, as a matter of law, in equity or otherwise, both as to actions in the Indemnitee’s capacity as an Indemnitee and as to actions in any other capacity, and shall continue as to an Indemnitee who has ceased to serve in such capacity and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors, assigns and administrators of the Indemnitee.

 

(d)                              The Company may purchase and maintain (or reimburse its Affiliates for the cost of) insurance on behalf of the Indemnitees, the Company and its Affiliates and such other Persons as the Company shall determine, against any liability that may be asserted against, or expense that may be incurred by, such Person in connection with the Company’s activities or such Person’s activities on behalf of the Company, regardless of whether the Company would have the power to indemnify such Person against such liability under the provisions of this Agreement.

 

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performance by it of its duties to the Company also imposes duties on, or otherwise involves services by, it to the plan or participants or beneficiaries of the plan; excise taxes assessed on an Indemnitee with respect to an employee benefit plan pursuant to Applicable Law shall constitute “fines” within the meaning of this Section 9.1 ; and action taken or omitted by it with respect to any employee benefit plan in the performance of its duties for a purpose reasonably believed by it to be in the best interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan shall be deemed to be for a purpose that is in the best interests of the Company.

 

(f)                                 In no event may an Indemnitee subject the Members to personal liability by reason of the indemnification provisions set forth in this Agreement.

 

(g)                               An Indemnitee shall not be denied indemnification in whole or in part under this Section 9.1 because the Indemnitee had an interest in the transaction with respect to which the indemnification applies if the transaction was otherwise permitted by the terms of this Agreement.

 

(h)                               The provisions of this Section 9.1 are for the benefit of the Indemnitees and their heirs, successors, assigns, executors and administrators and shall not be deemed to create any rights for the benefit of any other Persons.

 

(i)                                   Any amendment, modification or repeal of this Section 9.1 or any provision hereof shall be prospective only and shall not in any way terminate, reduce or impair the right of any past, present or future Indemnitee to be indemnified by the Company, nor the obligations of the Company to indemnify any such Indemnitee under and in accordance with the provisions of this Section 9.1 as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.

 

(j)                                   TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND SUBJECT TO SECTION 9.1(a) , THE PROVISIONS OF THE INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION 9.1 ARE INTENDED BY THE PARTIES TO APPLY EVEN IF SUCH PROVISIONS HAVE THE EFFECT OF EXCULPATING THE INDEMNITEE FROM LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF SUCH PERSON’S NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR OTHER CONDUCT.

 

Section 9.2                         Liability of Indemnitees .

 

(a)                                Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the Partnership Agreement or any Group Member Agreement, no Indemnitee shall be liable for monetary damages to the Company, the Partnership, the Members or any other Person bound by this Agreement, for losses sustained or liabilities incurred as a result of any act or omission of an Indemnitee unless there has been a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that, in respect of the matter in question, the Indemnitee acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud, willful misconduct or, in

 

 

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the case of a criminal matter, acted with knowledge that the Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful.

 

(b)                               Subject to its obligations and duties as set forth in Article VII , the Board and any committee thereof may exercise any of the powers granted to it by this Agreement and perform any of the duties imposed upon it hereunder either directly or by or through the Company’s Officers or agents, and neither the Board nor any committee thereof shall be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any such Officer or agent appointed by the Board or any committee thereof in good faith.

 

(c)                                Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, no Member or any other Indemnitee shall have any duties or liabilities, including fiduciary duties, to the Company or any Member, notwithstanding any duty otherwise existing at law or in equity, and the provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that they restrict, eliminate or otherwise modify the duties and liabilities, including fiduciary duties, of the Members or any other Indemnitee otherwise existing under Applicable Law or in equity, are agreed by the Members to replace such other duties and liabilities of the Members and such other Indemnitee.

 

(d)                              Any amendment, modification or repeal of this Section 9.2 or any provision hereof shall be prospective only and shall not in any way affect the limitations on the liability of the Indemnitees under this Section 9.2 as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.

 

ARTICLE X
TAXES

 

Section 10.1                 Taxes .  The Company and the Members acknowledge that for federal income tax purposes, the Company will be disregarded as an entity separate from the Members pursuant to Treasury Regulation §301.7701-3 as long as all of the Membership Interests in the Company are owned by a sole Member.

 

ARTICLE XI
BOOKS, RECORDS, REPORTS, AND BANK ACCOUNTS

 

Section 11.1                 Maintenance of Books .

 

(a)                                The Board shall keep or cause to be kept at the principal office of the Company or at such other location approved by the Board complete and accurate books and records of the Company, supporting documentation of the transactions with respect to the conduct of the Company’s business and minutes of the proceedings of the Board and any other books and records that are required to be maintained by Applicable Law.

 

(b)                               The books of account of the Company shall be maintained on the basis of a fiscal year that is the calendar year and on an accrual basis in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.

 

 

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Section 11.2                 Reports .  The Board shall cause to be prepared and delivered to each Member such reports, forecasts, studies, budgets and other information as the Members may reasonably request from time to time.

 

Section 11.3                 Bank Accounts .  Funds of the Company shall be deposited in such banks or other depositories as shall be designated from time to time by the Board. All withdrawals from any such depository shall be made only as authorized by the Board and shall be made only by check, wire transfer, debit memorandum or other written instruction.

 

ARTICLE XII
DISSOLUTION, WINDING-UP, TERMINATION AND CONVERSION

 

Section 12.1                 Dissolution .

 

(a)                                The Company shall dissolve and its affairs shall be wound up on the first to occur of the following events (each a “ Dissolution Event ”):

 

(i)                                    the unanimous consent of the Members;

 

(ii)                                entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of the Company under Section 18-802 of the Act; and

 

(iii)                            at any time there are no Members of the Company, unless the Company is continued in accordance with the Act or this Agreement.

 

(b)                               No other event shall cause a dissolution of the Company.

 

(c)                                Upon the occurrence of any event that causes there to be no Members of the Company, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, the personal representative of the last remaining Member is hereby authorized to, and shall, within 90 days after the occurrence of the event that terminated the continued membership of such Member in the Company, agree in writing (i) to continue the Company and (ii) to the admission of the personal representative or its nominee or designee, as the case may be, as a substitute Member of the Company, effective as of the occurrence of the event that terminated the continued membership of such Member in the Company.

 

(d)                              Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Bankruptcy of a Member shall not cause such Member to cease to be a member of the Company and, upon the occurrence of such an event, the Company shall continue without dissolution.

 

Section 12.2                 Winding-Up and Termination .

 

(a)                                On the occurrence of a Dissolution Event, the Members shall act as, or alternatively appoint, a liquidator (which shall be the “liquidating trustee” for purposes of the Act). The liquidator shall proceed diligently to wind up the affairs of the Company and make final distributions as provided herein and in the Act. The costs of winding up shall be borne as a Company expense. The steps to be accomplished by the liquidator are as follows:

 

 

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(i)                                    as promptly as possible after dissolution and again after final winding up, the liquidator shall cause a proper accounting to be made by a recognized firm of certified public accountants of the Company’s assets, liabilities, and operations through the last day of the month in which the dissolution occurs or the final winding up is completed, as applicable;

 

(ii)                                subject to the Act, the liquidator shall discharge from Company funds all of the debts, liabilities and obligations of the Company (including all expenses incurred in winding up or otherwise make adequate provision for payment and discharge thereof (including the establishment of a cash escrow fund for contingent, conditional and unmatured liabilities in such amount and for such term as the liquidator may reasonably determine)); and

 

(iii)                            all remaining assets of the Company shall be distributed to the Members in accordance with Section 6.1 .

 

(b)                               The distribution of cash or property to a Member in accordance with the provisions of this Section 12.2 constitutes a complete return to the Member of its Capital Contributions and a complete distribution to the Member of its Membership Interest and all the Company’s property and constitutes a compromise to which all Members have consented pursuant to Section 18-502(b) of the Act. To the extent that a Member returns funds to the Company, such Member shall have no claim against any other Member for those funds.

 

Section 12.3                 Certificate of Cancellation .  On completion of the winding up of the Company as provided herein and under the Act, the Members (or such other Person or Persons as the Act may require or permit) shall file a certificate of cancellation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and take such other actions as may be necessary to terminate the existence of the Company. Upon the filing of such certificate of cancellation, the existence of the Company shall terminate, except as may be otherwise provided by the Act or by Applicable Law.

 

ARTICLE XIII
MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR CONVERSION

 

Section 13.1                 Authority . Subject to compliance with Section 7.14 , the Company may merge or consolidate with one or more domestic corporations, limited liability companies, statutory trusts or associations, real estate investment trusts, common law trusts or unincorporated businesses, including a partnership (whether general or limited (including a limited liability partnership)), or convert into any such domestic entity, pursuant to a written agreement of merger or consolidation (“ Merger Agreement ”) or a written plan of conversion (“ Plan of Conversion ”), as the case may be, in accordance with this Article XIII . The surviving entity to any such merger, consolidation or conversion is referred to herein as the “ Surviving Business Entity .”

 

 

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Section 13.2                 Procedure for Merger, Consolidation or Conversion .

 

(a)                                The merger, consolidation or conversion of the Company pursuant to this Article XIII requires the prior approval of a majority of the Board and compliance with Section 13.3 .

 

(b)                               If the Board shall determine to consent to a merger or consolidation, the Board shall approve the Merger Agreement, which shall set forth:

 

(i)                                    the names and jurisdictions of formation or organization of each of the business entities proposing to merge or consolidate;

 

(ii)                                the name and jurisdiction of formation or organization of the Surviving Business Entity that is to survive the proposed merger or consolidation;

 

(iii)                            the terms and conditions of the proposed merger or consolidation;

 

(iv)                            the manner and basis of exchanging or converting the equity securities of each constituent business entity for, or into, cash, property or interests, rights, securities or obligations of the Surviving Business Entity; and (A) if any general or limited partner interests, securities or rights of any constituent business entity are not to be exchanged or converted solely for, or into, cash, property or general or limited partner interests, rights, securities or obligations of the Surviving Business Entity, the cash, property or interests, rights, securities or obligations of any general or limited partnership, corporation, trust, limited liability company, unincorporated business or other entity (other than the Surviving Business Entity) which the holders of such general or limited partner interests, securities or rights are to receive in exchange for, or upon conversion of their interests, securities or rights, and (B) in the case of securities represented by certificates, upon the surrender of such certificates, which cash, property or general or limited partner interests, rights, securities or obligations of the Surviving Business Entity or any general or limited partnership, corporation, trust, limited liability company, unincorporated business or other entity (other than the Surviving Business Entity), or evidences thereof, are to be delivered;

 

(v)                                a statement of any changes in the constituent documents or the adoption of new constituent documents (the articles or certificate of incorporation, articles of trust, declaration of trust, certificate or agreement of limited partnership, certificate of formation, limited liability company agreement or other similar charter or governing document) of the Surviving Business Entity to be effected by such merger or consolidation;

 

(vi)                            the effective time of the merger, which may be the date of the filing of the certificate of merger pursuant to Section 13.4 or a later date specified in or determinable in accordance with the Merger Agreement; provided, however , that if the effective time of the merger is to be later than the date of the filing of such certificate of merger, the effective time shall be fixed

 

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at a date or time certain at or prior to the time of the filing of such certificate of merger and stated therein; and

 

(vii)                        such other provisions with respect to the proposed merger or consolidation as are deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board.

 

(c)                                If the Board shall determine to consent to a conversion of the Company, the Board shall approve and adopt a Plan of Conversion containing such terms and conditions that the Board of Directors determines to be necessary or appropriate.

 

Section 13.3                 Approval by Members of Merger, Consolidation or Conversion .

 

(a)                                The Board, upon its approval of the Merger Agreement or Plan of Conversion, as the case may be, shall direct that the Merger Agreement or the Plan of Conversion, as applicable, be submitted to a vote of the Members, whether at a meeting or by written consent. A copy or a summary of the Merger Agreement or the Plan of Conversion, as applicable, shall be included in or enclosed with the notice of a special meeting or the written consent.

 

(b)                               The Merger Agreement or the Plan of Conversion, as applicable, shall be approved by the Members.

 

(c)                                After such approval by vote or consent of the Members, and at any time prior to the filing of the certificate of merger, consolidation or conversion pursuant to Section 13.4 , the merger, consolidation or conversion may be abandoned pursuant to provisions therefor, if any, set forth in the Merger Agreement or the Plan of Conversion, as the case may be.

 

Section 13.4                 Certificate of Merger, Consolidation or Conversion .

 

(a)                                Upon the required approval by the Board and the Members of a Merger Agreement or a Plan of Conversion, as the case may be, a certificate of merger, consolidation or conversion, as applicable, shall be executed and filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware in conformity with the requirements of the Act and shall have such effect as provided under the Act or other Applicable Law.

 

(b)                               A merger, consolidation or conversion effected pursuant to this Article XIII shall not (i) to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, be deemed to result in a transfer or assignment of assets or liabilities from one entity to another having occurred or (ii) require the Company (if it is not the Surviving Business Entity) to wind up its affairs, pay its liabilities or distribute its assets as required under Article XII of this Agreement or under the applicable provisions of the Act.

 

ARTICLE XIV
GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Section 14.1                 Offset .  Whenever the Company is to pay any sum to any Member, any amounts that Member owes the Company may be deducted from that sum before payment.

 

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Section 14.2                 Notices.   All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals or other communications (collectively, “ Notices ”) required or permitted to be given hereunder or which are given with respect to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally served, delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or transmitted by hand delivery or facsimile, addressed as set forth below, or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Notice shall be deemed given on the date of service or transmission if personally served or transmitted by facsimile. Notice otherwise sent as provided herein shall be deemed given upon delivery of such notice:

 

To the Company:

 

Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC

777 Taylor Street, Suite 810

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attn: President

 

To KGPH:

 

Kimbell GP Holdings, LLC

777 Taylor Street, Suite 810

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attn: Chief Executive Officer

 

Section 14.3                 Entire Agreement; Superseding Effect .  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Members relating to the Company and the transactions contemplated hereby, and supersedes all provisions and concepts contained in all prior contracts or agreements between the Members with respect to the Company, whether oral or written.

 

Section 14.4                 Effect of Waiver or Consent .  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a waiver or consent, express or implied, to or of any breach or default by any Member in the performance by that Member of its obligations with respect to the Company is not a consent or waiver to or of any other breach or default in the performance by that Member of the same or any other obligations of that Member with respect to the Company. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, failure on the part of a Member to complain of any act of any Member or to declare any Member in default with respect to the Company, irrespective of how long that failure continues, does not constitute a waiver by that Member of its rights with respect to that default until the applicable statute-of-limitations period has run.

 

Section 14.5                 Amendment or Restatement .  This Agreement may be amended or restated only by a written instrument executed by all Members; provided, however , that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, each Member agrees that the Board, without the approval of any Member, may amend any provision of the Delaware Certificate and this Agreement, and may authorize any officer to execute, swear to, acknowledge, deliver, file and record any such amendment and whatever documents may be required in connection therewith, to reflect any change that does not require consent or approval (or for which such consent or approval has been obtained) under this Agreement or does not materially adversely affect the rights of the Members.

 

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Section 14.6                 Binding Effect.   Subject to the restrictions on Dispositions set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement is binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the Members and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

 

Section 14.7                 Governing Law; Severability .  THIS AGREEMENT IS GOVERNED BY AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, EXCLUDING ANY CONFLICT-OF-LAWS RULE OR PRINCIPLE THAT MIGHT REFER THE GOVERNANCE OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS AGREEMENT TO THE LAW OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION. In the event of a direct conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any mandatory, non-waivable provision of the Act, such provision of the Act shall control. If any provision of the Act may be varied or superseded in a limited liability company agreement (or otherwise by agreement of the members or managers of a limited liability company), such provision shall be deemed superseded and waived in its entirety if this Agreement contains a provision addressing the same issue or subject matter. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any Member or circumstance is held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, (a) the remainder of this Agreement and the application of that provision to other Members or circumstances is not affected thereby, and (b) the Members shall negotiate in good faith to replace that provision with a new provision that is valid and enforceable and that puts the Members in substantially the same economic, business and legal position as they would have been in if the original provision had been valid and enforceable.

 

Section 14.8                 Venue .  Any and all claims, suits, actions or proceedings arising out of, in connection with or relating in any way to this Agreement shall be exclusively brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent the Court of Chancery lacks jurisdiction, any other state court in the State of Delaware). Each party hereto unconditionally and irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent the Court of Chancery lacks jurisdiction, any other state court in the State of Delaware) with respect to any such claim, suit, action or proceeding and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, waives any objection that such party may have to the laying of venue of any claim, suit, action or proceeding in the Court of Chancery (or other state court) of the State of Delaware.

 

Section 14.9                 Further Assurances.   In connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, each Member shall execute and deliver any additional documents and instruments and perform any additional acts that may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate and perform the provisions of this Agreement and those transactions.

 

Section 14.10         Waiver of Certain Rights. Each Member, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, irrevocably waives any right it may have to maintain any action for dissolution of the Company or for partition of the property of the Company.

 

 

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Section 14.11         Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all signing parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and constitute the same instrument. To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, the use of facsimile signatures and signatures delivered by email in portable document format (.pdf) affixed in the name and on behalf of a party is expressly permitted by this Agreement.

 

 

[ Signature Page Follows ]

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Member has executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

 

 

MEMBER:

 

 

 

KIMBELL GP HOLDINGS, LLC

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robert D. Ravnaas

 

Name:

Robert D. Ravnaas

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

 

Signature Page to First Amended and Restated

Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC

 

 



 

EXHIBIT A

 

MEMBERS

 

Member

 

Sharing Ratio

 

Capital Contribution

Kimbell GP Holdings, LLC

 

100%

 

$50

 

 

A- 1



 

EXHIBIT B

 

DIRECTORS

 

Robert D. Ravnaas

Chairman

 

 

Brett G. Taylor

Executive Vice Chairman

 

 

Ben J. Fortson

Director

 

 

Mitch S. Wynne

Director

 

 

Benny D. Duncan

Director

 

 

T. Scott Martin

Director

 

 

C.O. Ted Collins, Jr.

Director

 

 

William H. Adams III

Director

 

 

Craig Stone

Director

 

 

B- 1


 

Exhibit 10.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

by and among

 

KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP,

 

KIMBELL ROYALTY GP, LLC,

 

KIMBELL ROYALTY HOLDINGS, LLC

 

AND

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 



 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This Management Services Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is effective as of February 8, 2017 (“ Effective Date ”) by and among Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”), Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the general partner of the Partnership (“ GP LLC ” and, together with the Partnership, the “ Partnership Parties ”), Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, solely for the limited purposes set forth in Section 2.7 of this Agreement (“ Holdings ”), and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Kimbell Operating ”). The Partnership Parties, on the one hand, and Kimbell Operating, on the other hand, are sometimes referred to in this Agreement each as a “ Party ” and collectively as the “ Parties .”

 

WHEREAS, during the Term (as defined herein), the Partnership Parties desire to engage Kimbell Operating to provide or cause to be provided (i) certain Management Services (as defined herein) and (ii) certain Acquisition Services (as defined herein), and Kimbell Operating is willing to undertake such Management Services and such Acquisition Services, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above and the respective covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement, as well as other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

 

Article I
Definitions

 

As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below:

 

Acquisition ” shall mean any acquisition or series of acquisitions by any member of the Partnership Group of (a) all or substantially all of the interest in any company or business (whether by a purchase of assets, purchase of equity, merger or otherwise) or (b) any mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties, in each case, occurring after the Effective Date.

 

Acquisition Services ” shall mean, with respect to the identification, evaluation and recommendation of opportunities for an Acquisition and any related negotiation of such opportunities, including those services described in Schedule A .

 

Additional Properties ” shall mean any oil and natural gas assets or related interests that are acquired by any member of the Partnership Group pursuant to an Acquisition.

 

Adjusted Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Adjustment Period ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Affected Party ” is defined in Article X .

 

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Affiliate ” shall mean 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. As used herein, the term “control” shall mean the possession, direct or indirect, 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. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, for purposes of this Agreement, Kimbell Operating will not be deemed to be an Affiliate of the Partnership Parties hereunder, and vice versa.

 

Agreement ” is defined in the preamble.

 

BJF ” shall mean BJF Royalties, LLC.

 

BJF MSA ” shall mean that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between BJF and Kimbell Operating.

 

Business Day ” shall mean any day on which commercial banks are generally open for business in New York, New York other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day observed as a holiday in New York, New York under the Laws of the State of New York or the federal Laws of the United States of America.

 

Confidential Information ” shall mean information regarded by that Party or the Partnership Group as proprietary or confidential, including, but not limited to, information relating to such Person’s business affairs, financial information and prospects; future projects or purchases; proprietary products, materials or methodologies; data; customer lists; system or network configurations; passwords and access rights; and any other information marked as confidential or, in the case of information verbally disclosed, verbally designated as confidential.

 

Conflicts Committee ” has the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Damages ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Direct Expenses ” is defined in Section 2.2(b) .

 

Documents ” is defined in Schedule A .

 

Duncan ” shall mean Duncan Management, LLC.

 

Duncan MSA ” shall mean that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between Duncan and Kimbell Operating.

 

Effective Date ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Existing Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Extension ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Force Majeure ” shall mean an event or circumstance that prevents a Party from performing its obligations under this Agreement, but only if the event or circumstance: (a) is not within the reasonable control of the affected Party; (b) is not the result of the fault or negligence of the affected Party; and (c) could not, by the exercise of due diligence, have been overcome or avoided. “Force Majeure” excludes: lack of a market; unfavorable market conditions; and economic hardship.

 

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GP LLC ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Governmental Entity ” shall mean any (a) multinational, federal, national, provincial, territorial, state, regional, municipal, local or other government, governmental or public department, central bank, court, tribunal, arbitral body, commission, administrative agency, board, bureau or agency, domestic or foreign, (b) subdivision, agent, commission, board, or authority of any of the foregoing, or (c) quasi-governmental or private body exercising any regulatory, expropriation or taxing authority under, or for the account of, any of the foregoing, in each case, that has jurisdiction or authority with respect to the applicable Party.

 

Holdings ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Indemnified Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Initial Serviced Properties ” shall mean any oil and natural gas assets or related interests that are acquired by the Partnership Group on and as of the Effective Date.

 

Initial Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

K3 ” shall mean K3 Royalties, LLC.

 

K3 MSA ” shall mean that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between K3 and Kimbell Operating.

 

Kimbell Operating ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Kimbell Operating Indemnitees ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Law ” shall mean all statutes, regulations, statutory rules, orders, judgments, decrees and terms and conditions of any grant of approval, permission, authority, permit or license of any court, Governmental Entity, statutory body or self-regulatory authority (including the New York Stock Exchange).

 

Manager Entities ” shall mean, collectively, BJF, Duncan, K3, Nail Bay, Steward and Taylor.

 

Manager MSAs ” shall mean, collectively, the BJF MSA, the Duncan MSA, the K3 MSA, the Nail Bay MSA, the Steward MSA and the Taylor MSA.

 

Management Services ” shall mean those services described Schedule A .

 

Nail Bay ” shall mean Nail Bay Royalties, LLC.

 

Nail Bay MSA ” shall mean that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between Nail Bay and Kimbell Operating.

 

New Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(b ).

 

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New Services Fee Effective Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

Notice ” is defined in Article XII .

 

Partnership ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Partnership Parties ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Partnership Agreement ” shall mean that certain First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, dated as of the date hereof, as amended from time to time.

 

Partnership Group ” shall mean the Partnership and its Affiliates (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, Kimbell Operating); provided , that “Partnership Group” and any reference to a “member of the Partnership Group” shall not include any partner, member or owner of the Partnership.

 

Party ” and “ Parties ” are defined in the preamble.

 

Payment Amount ” is defined in Section 2.2(b) .

 

Person ” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, venture capital fund, limited liability company, association, trust, estate, group, corporate body, corporation, unincorporated association or organization, Governmental Entity, syndicate or other entity.

 

Redetermination Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Serviced Properties ” shall mean those the Initial Serviced Properties and any Additional Properties.

 

Services ” is defined in Section 2.1(a) .

 

Services Fee ” is defined in Section 2.2(a) .

 

Sponsors ” shall mean Rochelle Royalties, LLC, BGT Investments LLC and Double Eagle Interests, LLC.

 

Steward ” shall mean Steward Royalties, LLC.

 

Steward MSA ” shall mean that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between Steward and Kimbell Operating.

 

Subsidiary ” or “ Subsidiaries ” shall mean, 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 partner of such partnership, but only if such Person, one or more Subsidiaries of such

 

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Person, or a combination thereof, controls such partnership on the date of determination; 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.

 

Taylor ” shall mean Taylor Companies Mineral Management, LLC.

 

Taylor MSA ” shall mean that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between Taylor and Kimbell Operating.

 

Tax ” is defined in Section 3.4 .

 

Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Termination Amount ” is defined in Section 4.6 .

 

Article II
Services

 

Section 2.1                         Scope of Services; Standard of Care .

 

(a)                                Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Partnership Parties hereby engage Kimbell Operating, acting directly or through its Affiliates and their respective employees, agents, contractors (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Manager Entities) or independent third parties, to provide or cause to be provided the Management Services and the Acquisition Services (collectively, the “ Services ”), and Kimbell Operating hereby accepts such engagement and agrees to perform or cause to be performed the Services consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  The Services to be provided hereunder shall be performed with that degree of care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent Person involved in the acquisition, development and management of mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties comparable to those of the Serviced Properties would exercise.

 

(b)                               During the Term of this Agreement, Kimbell Operating shall provide, and shall have the right to grant to the Manager Entities or their respective Affiliates designated by them the exclusive right to provide, any Acquisition Services necessary in connection with any potential Acquisitions by any member of the Partnership Group, and the Partnership Group shall refrain from employing, engaging or using any other Person to perform such Acquisition Services without the prior written consent of Kimbell Operating.

 

(c)                                In the event any member of the Partnership Group acquires any Additional Properties, the scope of the Management Services set forth in Schedule A shall be expanded to encompass, and Kimbell Operating shall provide, and shall have the right to grant to the Manager Entities or their respective Affiliates designated by them the exclusive right to provide, any additional Management Services reasonably required with respect to such Additional Properties, and the Partnership Group shall refrain from employing, engaging or using any other

 

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Person to perform such additional Management Services without the prior written consent of Kimbell Operating.

 

Section 2.2                         Payment Amount .

 

(a)                                As consideration for the Services rendered hereunder, the Partnership Parties shall pay to Kimbell Operating each month, in advance, a fee that shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs (including its own overhead and general and administrative costs and expenses and those of its Affiliates) to be incurred by Kimbell Operating in providing (or causing to be provided) such Services and that may be adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5 (the “ Services Fee ”).  The initial Services Fee shall be $327,667 per month.  For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Services Fee include any Tax passed on to the Partnership Parties pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof.

 

(b)                               To the extent not otherwise reimbursed or paid to Kimbell Operating, the Partnership Parties shall also reimburse Kimbell Operating for all other reasonable third party out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, third-party expenses and expenditures) that Kimbell Operating incurs on behalf of the Partnership Group in providing  (or causing to be provided) the Services, excluding, however, Kimbell Operating’s or its Affiliates’ overhead or general or administrative expenses (the “ Direct Expenses ” and, together with the Services Fee, the “ Payment Amount ”).

 

Section 2.3                         Scope . Except as provided in Schedule A , in providing, or causing to be provided, the Services, in no event shall Kimbell Operating be obligated to do any of the following: (i) maintain the employment of any specific employee or hire additional employees; (ii) purchase, lease or license any additional equipment (including computer equipment, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, machinery, vehicles, tools and other tangible personal property) or software; (iii) make modifications to its existing systems or software; or (iv) pay any costs related to the transfer or conversion of data of the Partnership Group; provided , however , that, in the event that any employees that are engaged in the provision of Services cease working for Kimbell Operating or are reassigned to other work by Kimbell Operating, Kimbell Operating shall make reasonable efforts to replace such employees or otherwise to have the duties performed by such employees in connection with the Services continue to be provided, and that Kimbell Operating shall make or cause to be made such repairs or modifications as are reasonably necessary to keep the equipment, systems or software used in providing the Services in working order. Kimbell Operating shall not be required to perform Services hereunder that conflict with any applicable Law, contract or permit or policies of Kimbell Operating or to which Kimbell Operating is subject relating to business conduct and ethical practices.

 

Section 2.4                         Prohibited Activities .  Kimbell Operating shall not undertake any activity that would (a) violate any applicable Law in any material respect that would result in adverse consequences for the Partnership Group or any Serviced Property or (b) violate, in any material respect, any contracts, leases, orders, security instruments and other agreements to which, to Kimbell Operating’s knowledge, a member of the Partnership Group is bound.

 

Section 2.5                         Cooperation; Access .  Kimbell Operating and the Partnership Parties shall cooperate with one another and provide such further assistance as the other Party may reasonably

 

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request in connection with the provision of Services hereunder.  During the Term and for so long as any Services are being provided by Kimbell Operating, each of the Parties will provide the other Party and its authorized representatives reasonable access, during regular business hours upon reasonable notice, to it and its employees, representatives, facilities and books and records as the other Party and its representatives may reasonably request in order to perform and receive the Services.

 

Section 2.6                         No Comingling of Assets; Remittance of Amounts Collected .  To the extent Kimbell Operating shall have charge or possession of any of the Partnership Group’s assets in connection with the provision of the Services pursuant to this Agreement, Kimbell Operating shall (a) hold such assets in the name and for the benefit of the appropriate member of the Partnership Group and (b) separately maintain, and not commingle, such assets with any assets of Kimbell Operating or any other Person.  Kimbell Operating shall remit to the applicable member of the Partnership Group any and all amounts collected with respect to the Serviced Properties within no later than 30 days of receipt of such amounts.

 

Section 2.7                         Limited Power of Attorney .  Holdings hereby appoints Kimbell Operating or a manager to one of the Manager MSAs as Holdings’ agent for the purposes set forth herein and in the Manager MSAs during the Term and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Kimbell Operating hereby accepts (on behalf of itself or a manager to one of the Manager MSAs) such appointment as Holdings’ agent during the Term and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Holdings and Kimbell Operating agree that the agency created by this Agreement is coupled with an interest and is terminable only in accordance with the express provisions of this Agreement. To evidence the foregoing, Holdings shall execute a limited power of attorney in the form of Schedule C .

 

Article III
Invoicing and Payment

 

Section 3.1                         Invoicing . Within 30 days after the end of each month, Kimbell Operating will provide the Partnership Parties with an invoice reflecting the Direct Expenses incurred in such month. The invoice shall set forth in reasonable detail for the period covered by such invoice the following information: (a) all Direct Expenses incurred or payments made by Kimbell Operating on behalf of the Partnership Group or the Serviced Properties and (b) the basis, in reasonable detail, for the calculation of such Direct Expenses.  On or before the first day of each month during the Term, the Partnership Parties shall remit to Kimbell Operating the Services Fee for such month and all Direct Expenses, if any, invoiced to the Partnership Parties in the immediately preceding month; provided, that with respect to the payment to be made for the first month of the Term, the Partnership Parties shall remit to Kimbell Operating, on or before the Effective Date, the pro-rated portion of the Services Fee for such month for the period of time from and including the Effective Date to the end of such month. Neither Party shall have a right of set-off against the other Party for any amounts due or to become due hereunder.

 

Section 3.2                         Objection . The Partnership Parties may object to any expense or cost included on an invoice, including on the ground that the same was not a reasonable or appropriate cost incurred by Kimbell Operating in connection with the Services; provided, that such objection is made in writing to Kimbell Operating within 30 days following the date of the Partnership Parties’ receipt of the disputed invoice. The Parties shall, during the 15 days after

 

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such notice, use their commercially reasonable efforts to reach agreement on the disputed items or amounts. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement within such period, the issue shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 . Notwithstanding the forgoing, the Partnership Parties shall pay Kimbell Operating the Payment Amount owed to Kimbell Operating when due. Such payment shall not be deemed a waiver of the right of the Partnership Parties to recoup any contested portion of any amount so paid.

 

Section 3.3                         Error Correction .  Kimbell Operating shall make adjustments to charges as required to reflect the discovery of errors or omissions in charges; provided, however , that any errors or omissions the correction of which would result in additional or increased charges or fees for Services must be corrected within one year after the date of the related invoice.

 

Section 3.4                         Taxes .  All transfer taxes, excises, fees or other charges (including value added, sales, use or receipts taxes, but not including a tax on or measured by the income, net or gross revenues, business activity or capital of Kimbell Operating), or any increase therein, now or hereafter imposed directly or indirectly by Law, which Kimbell Operating is required to pay or incur in connection with the provision of Services hereunder (“ Tax ”), shall be passed on to the Partnership Parties as an explicit surcharge and shall be paid by the Partnership Parties in addition to any payment to cover expenses and costs related to Services provided. If the Partnership Parties submit to Kimbell Operating a timely and valid resale or other exemption certificate reasonably acceptable to Kimbell Operating and sufficient to support the exemption from Tax, then such Tax will not be added to the fee pursuant to Section 3.1 ; provided, however , that if Kimbell Operating is ever required to pay such Tax, the Partnership Parties will promptly reimburse Kimbell Operating for such Tax, including any interest, penalties and attorney’s fees related thereto.  The Parties will cooperate to minimize the imposition of any Taxes.

 

Section 3.5                         Adjustment to Services Fee .

 

(a)                                The Services Fee shall be subject to redetermination and adjustment, which may result in an increase or decrease of the Services Fee, on January 1, 2018 and subsequently thereafter on each January 1 of each calendar year beginning January 1, 2019 (each such date, a “ Redetermination Date ”). On or about 30 days prior to each Redetermination Date, Kimbell Operating shall prepare and deliver to the Partnership Parties a written proposal for the Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, together with all appropriate backup material and documents supporting the recommendation for the proposed Services Fee.  Kimbell Operating and the Partnership Parties agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the proposed Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, which Services Fee shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs and expenses to be incurred by Kimbell Operating in providing (or causing to be provided) such Services to the Partnership Group. Pending the final determination of the Services Fee for the next succeeding period, the Partnership Parties shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the Redetermination Date (the “ Existing Services Fee ”).  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the Services Fee for the succeeding period (such fee, the “ Adjusted Services Fee ”), the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such Adjusted Services Fee is greater than the Existing Services Fee, then the Partnership Parties shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for the period starting on the Redetermination Date if the Parties had agreed on such fee

 

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prior to the applicable Redetermination Date and ending on the date of final determination of the Adjusted Services Fee (the “ Adjustment Period ”) minus (2) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period or (B) if such Adjusted Services Fee is less than the Existing Services Fee, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Partnership Parties an amount equal to (1) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period minus (2) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for such Adjustment Period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date.  The Services Fee (as adjusted pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence) will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to this Section 3.5(a ).  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the Services Fee for the next succeeding period pursuant to this Section 3.5(a)  within 30 days following the Redetermination Date, the issue and the amount of the Adjusted Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(b)                               In the event of (x) the sale or disposition of any of the Serviced Properties or (y) the provision of additional Management Services by Kimbell Operating (including with respect to any Additional Properties), the Services Fee shall be reduced, in the case of a sale or disposition of Serviced Properties, or increased, in the case of the provision of additional Management Services (such fee, the “ New Services Fee ”).  Kimbell Operating and the Partnership Parties agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the New Services Fee, which shall become effective in the month (i) immediately following the consummation of any such sale or disposition or (ii) during which the provision of additional Management Services commences, as applicable (the “ New Services Fee Effective Date ”).  If the Parties have not agreed upon the New Services Fee prior to the New Services Fee Effective Date, the Partnership Parties shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the New Services Fee Effective Date.  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the New Services Fee, the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such New Services Fee is greater than the Services Fee actually paid to Kimbell Operating following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then the Partnership Parties shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the Services Fee actually paid to Kimbell Operating following the New Services Fee Effective Date or (B) if such New Services Fee is less than the Services Fee actually paid to Kimbell Operating following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Partnership Parties an amount equal to (1) the Services Fee actually paid to Kimbell Operating following the New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date. The New Services Fee will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5(b) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the New Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5(b)  within 30 days following the New Services Fee Effective Date, the issue and the New Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(c)                                Notwithstanding the foregoing and for the avoidance of doubt, if the Partnership Parties and Kimbell Operating agree to increase the Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5 , any such increase shall be subject to approval by the Conflicts Committee.

 

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Section 3.6                         Dispute Resolution .  If the Parties are unable to resolve a dispute regarding (a) the objection to any expense or cost included on an invoice pursuant to Section 3.2 or (b) the amount of an adjustment to the Services Fee pursuant to Section 3.5 , any Party may refer the matter to arbitration in Tarrant County, Texas before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures.  Arbitration pursuant to this Section 3.6 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for any dispute arising pursuant to Section 3.2 and Section 3.5 of this Agreement.  All other disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by Section 13.8 hereof.

 

Article IV
Term and Termination

 

Section 4.1                         Term .  The initial term of this Agreement will be for a period of five years, commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date (“ Initial Term ”). At the conclusion of the Initial Term, the term of this Agreement will automatically extend from year-to-year (each, an “ Extension ”) (the Initial Term and any Extension(s), the “ Term ”), unless terminated by either Party with at least 90 days’ notice prior to the end of such term, as extended.

 

Section 4.2                         Termination for Convenience .  Subject to Section 4.7 , Kimbell Operating may, effective any time after the second anniversary of the Effective Date and upon at least 180 days’ notice to the Partnership Parties, terminate this Agreement or the provision of any Service.

 

Section 4.3                         Termination upon Change of Control .  Subject to Section 4.7 , the Partnership Parties or Kimbell Operating may terminate this Agreement if, at any time, the Sponsors or their respective Affiliates no longer control GP LLC by providing the other Party with at least 90 days’ notice of its election to terminate this Agreement.

 

Section 4.4                         Termination for Default .

 

(a)                                The Partnership Parties will be in default if:

 

(i)                                   either Partnership Party fails to perform any of its material obligations set forth in this Agreement and such failure is not cured within 15 Business Days after notice thereof (which notice will describe such failure in reasonable detail) is received by the Partnership Parties; or

 

(ii)                               either Partnership Party (A) files a petition or otherwise commences, authorizes or acquiesces in the commencement of a proceeding or cause of action under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar Law, or has any such petition filed or commenced against it, (B) makes an assignment or any general arrangement for the benefit of creditors, (C) otherwise becomes bankrupt or insolvent (however evidenced), (D) has a liquidator, administrator, receiver, trustee, conservator or similar official appointed with respect to it or any substantial portion of its property or assets, or (E) is generally unable to pay its debts as they fall due.

 

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(b)                               Kimbell Operating will be in default upon the occurrence of any gross negligence or willful misconduct of Kimbell Operating in performing the Services resulting in material harm to the Partnership Group, following 15 Business Days’ notice from the Partnership Parties to Kimbell Operating.

 

(c)                                If the Partnership Parties are in default as described in Section 4.4(a) , Kimbell Operating may: (i) terminate this Agreement upon notice to the Partnership Parties (subject to Section 4.7 ); (ii) withhold any payments due to the Partnership Parties under this Agreement; and (iii) pursue any other remedy at law or in equity.  If Kimbell Operating is in default as described in Section 4.4(b) , the Partnership Parties may:  (x) terminate this Agreement upon notice to Kimbell Operating (subject to Section 4.7 ); and (y) withhold any payments due to Kimbell Operating under this Agreement.

 

Section 4.5                         Effect of Termination .  Upon termination of this Agreement, all rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement will terminate; provided , however , termination will not affect or excuse the performance of either Party under any provision of this Agreement that by its terms survives termination. The following provisions of this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement indefinitely: Article VII , Article VIII , Article IX , Article XI and Article XIII .

 

Section 4.6                         Costs of Termination . If this Agreement is terminated by the Partnership Parties for any reason other than Kimbell Operating’s default pursuant to Section 4.4 , then any reasonable costs and expenses actually incurred by Kimbell Operating in connection with such termination (the “ Termination Amount ”) shall be reimbursed to Kimbell Operating by the Partnership Parties; provided , however , that Kimbell Operating shall provide (i) reasonable advance notice to the Partnership Parties of the incurrence of any such costs and expenses and (ii) reasonable detail regarding the calculation of such costs and expenses.

 

Section 4.7                         Limit on Termination . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, neither Party may terminate this Agreement or the provision of any Service unless all of the Manager MSAs have terminated.

 

Article V
Representations and Warranties

 

Section 5.1                         Representations and Warranties of Kimbell Operating .  Kimbell Operating represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)                                It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)                               This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

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violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Section 5.2                         Representations and Warranties of the Partnership Parties .  Each of the Partnership Parties represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)                                It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)                               This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

(c)                                The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Article VI
Relationship of the Parties

 

This Agreement does not form a partnership or joint venture between the Parties.  Except as set forth in Section 2.7 , this Agreement does not make Kimbell Operating an agent or a legal representative of the Partnership Parties and Kimbell Operating will not assume or create any obligation, liability or responsibility, expressed or implied, on behalf of or in the name of the Partnership Parties.  It is the intent of the Parties that with respect to performing the Services hereunder, Kimbell Operating is an independent contractor, and shall provide the Services in accordance with the reasonable instructions provided by authorized representatives of the Partnership Parties, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Article VII
Audit

 

Kimbell Operating will maintain in good order any and all books and records regarding the Services for a period of two years following the date such Services are rendered.  Each of the Partnership Parties may, at its sole cost and expense, review or audit, or cause to be reviewed or audited, the books and records of Kimbell Operating related to this Agreement; provided, however , that all invoices provided to the Partnership Parties pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid when due regardless of whether such invoices are under review or audit pursuant to this Article VII .  Kimbell Operating will make available its relevant books and records and use commercially reasonable efforts to assist the Partnership Parties in conducting such review or audit.  Kimbell Operating shall cooperate fully and timely, and cause its accountants and other advisors to cooperate fully and timely, with any reasonable request by the Partnership Parties to produce financial statements for, or other information and materials regarding, the Serviced

 

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Properties that is necessary or appropriate for the Partnership to fully comply with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and any national securities exchange on which securities of the Partnership are listed or are proposed to be listed.  The Partnership Parties shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by Kimbell Operating in complying with any such request, including with respect to any inspection, examination or audit performed on the Partnership Group pursuant to this Article VII and including the reasonable fees and expenses of any legal counsel or financial or accounting, professional engaged by Kimbell Operating.  The Partnership Parties shall make payment of such invoiced expenses to Kimbell Operating as provided for pursuant to Section 3.1 .

 

Article VIII
Indemnification

 

Section 8.1                         The Partnership Parties’ Agreement to Indemnify .  THE PARTNERSHIP PARTIES SHALL ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR AND SHALL RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD KIMBELL OPERATING, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “ KIMBELL OPERATING INDEMNITEES ) HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITY, DEMANDS, CLAIMS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION, ASSESSMENTS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’, EXPERTS’ AND CONSULTANTS’ FEES AND EXPENSES AS WELL AS REASONABLE COSTS OF INVESTIGATION, SAMPLING AND DEFENSE) (COLLECTIVELY, “ DAMAGES ) RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF (A) ANY MATERIAL BREACH BY THE PARTNERSHIP PARTIES OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (B) THE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OF OR LIABILITY OF ANY MEMBER OF THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP, ANY THIRD PARTY OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS AND ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH OR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.  FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, THE PARTNERSHIP PARTIES’ ONLY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR ANY OTHER FAULT OF KIMBELL OPERATING PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.4 .

 

Section 8.2                         Adverse Claims .  To the extent that any indemnification claim under this Article VIII involves a claim in which Kimbell Operating and the Partnership are adverse, the Partnership’s rights and obligations shall be controlled by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 8.3                         Indemnification Procedures .

 

(a)                                If any Kimbell Operating Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement (an “ Indemnified Party ”), it will promptly after it becomes aware of facts giving rise to a claim for indemnification provide notice to the Partnership Parties (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) specifying the nature of and the specific basis for such claim.  Failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying Party from any liability which such Indemnifying Party may have to any Indemnified Party or otherwise, except to the extent that the

 

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Indemnifying Party has been materially prejudiced (through the forfeiture of substantive rights or defenses) by such failure.

 

(b)                               The Indemnifying Party will 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the selection of counsel, determination of whether to appeal any decision of any court or similar authority and the settling of any such matter or any issues relating thereto; provided , however , that no such settlement will be entered into without the consent of the Indemnified Party unless it includes a full release of the Indemnified Party for 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the prompt furnishing to the Indemnifying Party of any correspondence or other notice relating thereto that the Indemnified Party may receive, permitting the names 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 8.3(c) . In no event shall the obligation of the Indemnified Party to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party be construed as imposing an obligation on the Indemnified Party to hire and pay for counsel in connection with the defense of any claims covered by the indemnification set forth in this Agreement; 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 losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, the gross amount of the indemnification will be reduced by (i) any cash 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 cash amounts recovered by the Indemnified Party under contractual indemnities from third Persons.

 

Section 8.4                         Express Negligence Waiver .  THE FOREGOING INDEMNITIES ARE INTENDED TO BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST THE PARTNERSHIP PARTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPRESS TERMS AND SCOPE THEREOF NOTWITHSTANDING ANY EXPRESS NEGLIGENCE RULE OR ANY SIMILAR DIRECTIVE THAT WOULD PROHIBIT OR OTHERWISE LIMIT INDEMNITIES BECAUSE OF THE SOLE, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR FAULT OF ANY OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES.

 

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Article IX
Limitation of Liability

 

NO PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, REMOTE, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING FOR LOST REVENUES OR LOST PROFITS), INCLUDING LOSS OF FUTURE REVENUE OR INCOME, LOSS OF BUSINESS, REPUTATION OR OPPORTUNITY OR DIMINUTION  IN VALUE, WHETHER IN PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHER TORT (INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BY CONTRACT OR STATUTE, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EXCEPT FOR THE LIABILITY OF THE PARTNERSHIP PARTIES IN RESPECT OF THIRD PARTY DAMAGES PURSUANT TO THE INDEMNITY IN SECTION 8.1 .

 

Article X
Force Majeure

 

To the extent either Party is prevented by Force Majeure from performing its obligations, in whole or in part, under this Agreement, and if such Party (“ Affected Party ”) gives notice and details of the Force Majeure to the other Party as soon as reasonably practicable, then the Affected Party will be excused from the performance with respect to any such obligations (other than the obligation to make payments when due). Each notice of Force Majeure sent by an Affected Party to the other Party will specify the event or circumstance of Force Majeure, the extent to which the Affected Party is unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the steps being taken by the Affected Party to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances. The non-Affected Party will not be required to perform its obligations to the Affected Party corresponding to the obligations of the Affected Party excused by Force Majeure. A Party prevented from performing its obligations due to Force Majeure will use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances and will resume performance of its obligations as soon as practicable.

 

Article XI
Confidentiality

 

Section 11.1                 Confidentiality .  Kimbell Operating shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from the Partnership Group and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, and the Partnership Parties shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from Kimbell Operating and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, except in each case for disclosures (a) to comply with applicable Laws, (b) to such Party’s Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, advisers or representatives and, in the case of Kimbell Operating, the Manager Entities, but only if the recipients of such information have agreed to be bound by the provisions of this Article XI , (c) of information that such Party has received from a source independent of the other Party and that such Party reasonably believes such source obtained without breach of any obligation of confidentiality, (d) to such Party’s existing and prospective lenders, existing and prospective investors, attorneys, accountants, consultants and other representatives with a need to know such information (including a need to know for such Party’s own purposes), provided, however , that such Party shall be responsible for such person’s use and disclosure of any such information, or

 

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(e) of information that is already known to the public through no violation of this Agreement or any other confidentiality agreement of the disclosing Party.

 

Section 11.2                 Return of Confidential Information .  Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, each Party shall, and shall cause its employees and representatives to, promptly return to the other Party all Confidential Information it received from such other Party, including all copies thereof, in its possession or control, or destroy or purge its own system and files of any such Confidential Information (to the extent practicable) and deliver to such other Party a written certificate signed by an officer of such Party that such destruction and purging have been carried out.

 

Article XII
Notices

 

Any notice, request, instruction, correspondence or other document to be given hereunder by any Party to another Party (each, a “ Notice ”) shall be in writing and delivered in person or by courier service requiring acknowledgment of receipt of delivery or mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or by e-mail, as follows, provided that copies to be delivered below shall not be required for effective notice and shall not constitute notice:

 

If to the Partnership Parties, addressed to:

 

Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP

c/o Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC

777 Taylor Street, Suite 810

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: Robert D. Ravnaas

Email: robert@kimbellrp.com

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

Baker Botts L.L.P.

910 Louisiana Street

Houston, Texas  77002

Attention: Jason A. Rocha

Email: jason.rocha@bakerbotts.com

 

If to Kimbell Operating, addressed to:

 

Kimbell Operating Company, LLC

777 Taylor Street, Suite 810

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: R. Davis Ravnaas

Email: davis@kimbellrp.com

 

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with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

Baker Botts L.L.P.

910 Louisiana Street

Houston, Texas  77002

Attention: Jason A. Rocha

Email: jason.rocha@bakerbotts.com

 

Notice given by personal delivery, courier service or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt.  Notice sent by e-mail (including e-mail of a PDF attachment) shall be deemed to have been given and received at the time of transmission.  Any Party may change any address to which Notice is to be given to it by giving Notice as provided above of such change of address.

 

Article XIII
Miscellaneous

 

Section 13.1                 No Waiver .  No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (regardless of whether similar), nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided.

 

Section 13.2                 Amendment .  No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless made in writing and signed by both of the Parties.

 

Section 13.3                 Severability .  If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of 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 economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party.  Upon such determination that any term or other provision 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 by this Agreement are consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

Section 13.4                 Assignment .  Neither Party may assign, transfer or otherwise alienate this Agreement or any of its rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) without the consent of the other Party.  Any attempted assignment, transfer or alienation in violation of this Agreement shall be null, void and ineffective.

 

Section 13.5                 Further Assurances .  Each Party will, at the request of the other Party, execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such document and instruments as may be necessary to make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Section 13.6                 Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or other electronic transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

 

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Section 13.7                 Construction .

 

(a)                                The division of this Agreement into articles, sections and other portions and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to an “Article” or “Section” followed by a number or a letter refer to the specified Article or Section of this Agreement.  The Schedules attached to this Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement and form part hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to a “Schedule” followed by a letter refer to the specified Schedule to this Agreement.  The terms “this Agreement,” “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular Article, Section or other portion hereof.

 

(b)                               Unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires, (i) all references to “dollars” or “$” mean United States dollars, (ii) words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and words importing any gender shall include all genders, (iii) “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation,” and (iv) all words used as accounting terms shall have the meanings assigned to them under United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis and as amended from time to time.  If any date on which any action is required to be taken hereunder by any of the Parties hereto is not a Business Day, such action shall be required to be taken on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day.  Reference to any Party hereto is also a reference to such Party’s permitted successors and assigns.

 

(c)                                The Parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement.  No provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in favor of, or against, any of the Parties to this Agreement by reason of the extent to which any such Party or its counsel participated in the drafting thereof or by reason of the extent to which any such provision is inconsistent with any prior draft of this Agreement, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any Party hereto.  This Agreement will not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law.

 

Section 13.8                 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial .  This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflict of Laws rule or principle that might refer the governance or the construction of this Agreement to the Law of another jurisdiction.  If any provision of this Agreement or its application to any Person or circumstance is held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other Persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby, and such provision will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by Law.  IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT LOCATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS UPON IT, CONSENT THAT ALL SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY   BE MADE BY FIRST CLASS   REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, DIRECTED TO IT AS THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE   XII , AGREES THAT SUCH SERVICE SO MADE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE COMPLETED UPON ACTUAL RECEIPT THEREOF, AND WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION OR VENUE OF, AND WAIVES ANY MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE FROM, ANY OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE

 

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ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE OR DEFEND ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DOCUMENT EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.

 

Section 13.9                 No Third Party Beneficiaries .  Except for the rights of Indemnified Parties hereunder, nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person (other than the Partnership Parties, Kimbell Operating, any Subsidiary or Affiliate of Kimbell Operating providing Services hereunder, and Subsidiaries or Affiliates of the Partnership receiving Services hereunder, or their respective successors or permitted assigns) any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement, and no Person (except as so specified) shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

Section 13.10         Entire Agreement .  This Agreement and the Schedules hereto constitute the entire agreement among the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on, and effective as of, the date first written above:

 

 

KIMBELL ROYALTY PARTNERS, LP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By: Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, its general partner

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

 

Name:

R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

 

Title:

President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KIMBELL ROYALTY GP, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

 

Name:

R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

 

Title:

President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

 

Name:

R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

 

Title:

President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

With respect to and limited to the conditions set forth in Section 2.7 ,

 

 

 

KIMBELL ROYALTY HOLDINGS, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Name:  R. Davis Ravnaas

 

Title:    President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Signature Page to Management Services Agreement

 



 

SCHEDULE A

 

SERVICES

 

This schedule sets forth certain Services that may be required from Kimbell Operating with respect to the Serviced Properties and the identification, evaluation and recommendation of opportunities for an Acquisition and any related negotiation of such opportunities.  The provision of any Services shall in all respects be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

Kimbell Operating shall have the authority to perform or to arrange for the provision of the following Services:

 

1.             All services described on Schedule A to the BJF MSA, as it may be from time to time amended, restated, modified or supplemented; provided, however, that if the BJF MSA terminates for any reason, the services provided pursuant to this Section 1 of Schedule A shall be such services provided pursuant to the BJF MSA as of the date immediately preceding the date of such termination.

 

2.             All services described on Schedule A to the Duncan MSA, as it may be from time to time amended, restated, modified or supplemented; provided, however, that if the Duncan MSA terminates for any reason, the services provided pursuant to this Section 2 of Schedule A shall be such services provided pursuant to the Duncan MSA as of the date immediately preceding the date of such termination.

 

3.             All services described on Schedule A to the K3 MSA, as it may be from time to time amended, restated, modified or supplemented; provided, however, that if the K3 MSA terminates for any reason, the services provided pursuant to this Section 3 of Schedule A shall be such services provided pursuant to the K3 MSA as of the date immediately preceding the date of such termination.

 

4.             All services described on Schedule A to the Nail Bay MSA, as it may be from time to time amended, restated, modified or supplemented; provided, however, that if the Nail Bay MSA terminates for any reason, the services provided pursuant to this Section 4 of Schedule A shall be such services provided pursuant to the Nail Bay MSA as of the date immediately preceding the date of such termination.

 

5.             All services described on Schedule A to the Steward MSA, as it may be from time to time amended, restated, modified or supplemented; provided, however, that if the Steward MSA terminates for any reason, the services provided pursuant to this Section 5 of Schedule A shall be such services provided pursuant to the Steward MSA as of the date immediately preceding the date of such termination.

 

6.             All services described on Schedule A to the Taylor MSA, as it may be from time to time amended, restated, modified or supplemented; provided, however, that if the Taylor MSA terminates for any reason, the services provided pursuant to this Section 6 of Schedule A shall be such services provided pursuant to the Taylor MSA as of the date immediately preceding the date of such termination.

 

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7.             The following categories of management, administrative and operational services, in each case to the extent not otherwise provided pursuant to the foregoing Sections 1 through 6 of Schedule A:

 

a.              Accounting

 

b.             Information Technology

 

c.              Business Development / Deal Sourcing and Negotiations

 

d.            Real Property and Land

 

e.              Legal and Diligence

 

f.               Securities and Exchange Commission Reporting

 

g.             Administrative Services

 

h.             Financial Services

 

i.                 Insurance Services

 

j.                 Risk Management

 

k.             Corporate Development

 

l.                 Commercial and Marketing

 

m.         Treasury

 

n.             Tax

 

o.             Audit

 

p.             Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

 

q.             Investor Relations

 

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SCHEDULE B

 

SERVICED PROPERTIES

 

All assets of the Partnership Group.

 

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SCHEDULE C

 

FORM OF LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

This Limited Power of Attorney (this “ POA ”) is made and entered into by and between KIMBELL ROYALTY HOLDINGS, LLC , a Delaware limited liability company, on behalf of itself (“ Principal ”), and [                       ], a [                       ] (“ Agent ”), to be effective for all purposes as of [_______], 201[_] (the “ Effective Date ”).

 

W HEREAS, Principal has engaged Agent to perform certain management services with respect to certain assets (the “ Serviced Properties ”, which, for the avoidance of doubt, include those assets described in the assignment or conveyance to which this POA is attached) for Principal.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed, and the mutual benefits to be derived by each party hereunder and the mutual covenants contained herein, Principal and Agent hereby agree as follows:

 

1.             Limited Powers.

 

a.              Subject to Paragraph (b) below, Agent may (i) assist in resolving certain title issues with respect to the Serviced Properties, including negotiating and entering into any corrective assignment or deed, affidavit, amended lease or stipulation of interests; (ii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Principal oil, gas and/or mineral leases, release of oil, gas and/or mineral leases, easements and right-of-way agreements, pooling agreements, unitization agreements, communitization agreements, production sharing agreements, seismic permits, or stipulations of interests,  (iii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Principal division orders, corrective assignments or deeds, affidavits, amended leases, stipulations of interest or any other similar instruments necessary for the payment of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by such the Principal for which the proceeds are payable to the Principal and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; (iv) execute, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of the Principal transfer orders or any other similar instruments necessary for the transfer of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by the Principal for which the proceeds are payable to the Principal and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; provided that such instruments direct payment of such proceeds to the Principal at such address as the Principal may direct; and (v) Agent is empowered to receive and disburse to the Principal all royalty and other production payments, bonus payments, delay rentals or any other payments related to the Serviced Properties.

 

b.             Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1, above, Agent shall not:

 

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i.                 incur indebtedness, borrow or lend money for the Serviced Properties;

 

ii.             create any lien or encumbrance on the Serviced Properties or any proceeds therefrom except those arising under any operating agreements, division orders, oil and gas leases (“ Documents ”) or other similar documents which are usual and customary and are intended to perform the same basic functions as the Documents;

 

iii.         sell, convey, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Serviced Property;

 

iv.         execute any indemnification agreement binding on the Principal or the Serviced Properties in any way except those arising under any Documents or other similar documents which are usual and customary and in the ordinary course of business;

 

v.             make any elections or take any actions, without the Principal’s prior written approval, that would result in any member of the Principal acquiring a working interest or cost-bearing interest in any property;

 

vi.         take any other action not in the ordinary course of business; or

 

vii.     agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

2.               Revocation and Termination. Principal has the power to revoke this POA at any time by Principal’s written revocation delivered to Agent.

3.               No General Power of Appointment . Any authority granted to Agent herein shall be limited so as to prevent this Agent to be subject to or be taxed on Principal’s income.

4.               Ratification. Principal hereby ratifies and confirms all that Agent shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this POA and the rights and powers granted herein.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this POA has been executed by the undersigned duly authorized representatives of Principal to be effective for all purposes as of the Effective Date set forth above.

 

 

PRINCIPAL:

 

 

 

KIMBELL ROYALTY HOLDINGS, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

 

 

AGENT:

 

 

 

[                                                                  ]

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

by and between

 

BJF ROYALTIES, LLC

 

AND

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 



 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This Management Services Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is effective as of February 8, 2017 (“ Effective Date ”) by and between BJF Royalties, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “ Manager ”), and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Kimbell Operating ”). The Manager and Kimbell Operating are sometimes referred to in this Agreement each as a “ Party ” and collectively as the “ Parties .”

 

WHEREAS, prior to the Effective Date, the Manager or an Affiliate (as defined herein) thereof provided certain management services with respect to the Serviced Properties (as defined herein);

 

WHEREAS, Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”), engaged Kimbell Operating to provide certain services to the Partnership pursuant to that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between the Partnership and Kimbell Operating; and

 

WHEREAS, during the Term (as defined herein), Kimbell Operating desires to engage the Manager to provide or cause to be provided (i) certain Management Services (as defined herein) and (ii) certain Acquisition Services (as defined herein), and the Manager is willing to undertake such Management Services and such Acquisition Services, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above and the respective covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement, as well as other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

 

Article I
Definitions

 

As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below:

 

Acquisition ” shall mean any acquisition or series of acquisitions by any member of the Partnership Group of (a) all or substantially all of the interest in any company or business (whether by a purchase of assets, purchase of equity, merger or otherwise) or (b) any mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties, in each case, occurring after the Effective Date.

 

Acquisition Services ” shall mean, with respect to the identification, evaluation and recommendation of opportunities for an Acquisition and any related negotiation of such opportunities, including those services described in Part I of Schedule A .

 

Additional Properties ” shall mean any oil and natural gas assets or related interests that are acquired by any member of the Partnership Group pursuant to an Acquisition.

 

Adjusted Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

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Adjustment Period ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Affected Party ” is defined in Article X .

 

Affiliate ” shall mean 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. As used herein, the term “control” shall mean the possession, direct or indirect, 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.

 

Agreement ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Business Day ” shall mean any day on which commercial banks are generally open for business in New York, New York other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day observed as a holiday in New York, New York under the Laws of the State of New York or the federal Laws of the United States of America.

 

Confidential Information ” shall mean information regarded by that Party or the Partnership Group as proprietary or confidential, including, but not limited to, information relating to such Person’s business affairs, financial information and prospects; future projects or purchases; proprietary products, materials or methodologies; data; customer lists; system or network configurations; passwords and access rights; and any other information marked as confidential or, in the case of information verbally disclosed, verbally designated as confidential.

 

Conflicts Committee ” has the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Damages ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Direct Expenses ” is defined in Section 2.2(b) .

 

Documents ” is defined in Schedule A .

 

Effective Date ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Existing Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Extension ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Force Majeure ” shall mean an event or circumstance that prevents a Party from performing its obligations under this Agreement, but only if the event or circumstance: (a) is not within the reasonable control of the affected Party; (b) is not the result of the fault or negligence of the affected Party; and (c) could not, by the exercise of due diligence, have been overcome or avoided. “Force Majeure” excludes: lack of a market; unfavorable market conditions; and economic hardship.

 

GP LLC ” shall mean Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the general partner of the Partnership.

 

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Governmental Entity ” shall mean any (a) multinational, federal, national, provincial, territorial, state, regional, municipal, local or other government, governmental or public department, central bank, court, tribunal, arbitral body, commission, administrative agency, board, bureau or agency, domestic or foreign, (b) subdivision, agent, commission, board, or authority of any of the foregoing, or (c) quasi-governmental or private body exercising any regulatory, expropriation or taxing authority under, or for the account of, any of the foregoing, in each case, that has jurisdiction or authority with respect to the applicable Party.

 

Indemnified Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Initial Serviced Properties ” shall mean any oil and natural gas assets or related interests that are acquired by the Partnership Group on and as of the Effective Date.

 

Initial Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Kimbell Operating ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Law ” shall mean all statutes, regulations, statutory rules, orders, judgments, decrees and terms and conditions of any grant of approval, permission, authority, permit or license of any court, Governmental Entity, statutory body or self-regulatory authority (including the New York Stock Exchange).

 

Manager ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Manager Entities ” shall mean the Manager, K3 Royalties, Steward Royalties, LLC and Taylor Companies Mineral Management, LLC.

 

Manager Indemnitees ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Management Services ” shall mean, with respect to the Serviced Properties, those services described in Part II of Schedule A .

 

New Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(b ).

 

New Services Fee Effective Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

Notice ” is defined in Article XII .

 

Partnership ” is defined in the recitals.

 

Partnership Agreement ” shall mean that certain First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, dated as of the date hereof, as amended from time to time.

 

Partnership Group ” shall mean the Partnership and its Affiliates (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Kimbell Operating); provided , that “Partnership Group” and any reference to

 

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a “member of the Partnership Group” shall not include any partner, member or owner of the Partnership.

 

Party ” and “ Parties ” are defined in the preamble.

 

Payment Amount ” is defined in Section 2.2(b) .

 

Person ” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, venture capital fund, limited liability company, association, trust, estate, group, corporate body, corporation, unincorporated association or organization, Governmental Entity, syndicate or other entity.

 

Redetermination Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Serviced Properties ” shall mean those the Initial Serviced Properties and any Additional Properties.

 

Services ” is defined in Section 2.1(a) .

 

Services Fee ” is defined in Section 2.2(a) .

 

Sponsors ” shall mean Rochelle Royalties, LLC, BGT Investments LLC and Double Eagle Interests, LLC.

 

Subsidiary ” or “ Subsidiaries ” shall mean, 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 partner of such partnership, but only if such Person, one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, or a combination thereof, controls such partnership on the date of determination; 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.

 

Tax ” is defined in Section 3.4 .

 

Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Termination Amount ” is defined in Section 4.6 .

 

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Article II
Services

 

Section 2.1                         Scope of Services; Standard of Care .

 

(a)                                Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Kimbell Operating hereby engages the Manager, acting directly or through its Affiliates and their respective employees, agents, contractors or independent third parties, to provide or cause to be provided the Management Services and the Acquisition Services (collectively, the “ Services ”), and the Manager hereby accepts such engagement and agrees to perform the Services consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  The Services to be provided hereunder shall be performed with that degree of care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent Person involved in the acquisition, development and management of mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties comparable to those of the Serviced Properties would exercise.

 

(b)                               During the Term of this Agreement, in the event any member of the Partnership Group pursues a potential Acquisition, the Manager Entities or their respective Affiliates designated by them shall have the exclusive right to provide any Acquisition Services necessary in connection with such Acquisition, and Kimbell Operating shall refrain from employing, engaging or using any other Person to perform such Acquisition Services without the prior written consent of the Manager Entities.

 

(c)                                In the event any member of the Partnership Group acquires any Additional Properties, the Manager shall have the exclusive right to provide, and the scope of the Management Services set forth in Schedule A shall be expanded to encompass, any additional Management Services reasonably required with respect to such Additional Properties, and Kimbell Operating shall refrain from employing, engaging or using any other Person to perform such additional Management Services without the prior written consent of the Manager.

 

Section 2.2                         Payment Amount .

 

(a)                                As consideration for the Services rendered hereunder, Kimbell Operating shall pay to the Manager each month, in advance, a fee that shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs (including its own overhead and general and administrative costs and expenses and those of its Affiliates) to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services and that may be adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5 (the “ Services Fee ”).  The initial Services Fee shall be zero dollars per month.  For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Services Fee include any Tax passed on to Kimbell Operating pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof.

 

(b)                               To the extent not otherwise reimbursed or paid to the Manager, Kimbell Operating shall also reimburse the Manager for all other reasonable third party out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, third-party expenses and expenditures) that the Manager incurs on behalf of Kimbell Operating in providing the Services, excluding, however, the Manager’s or its Affiliates’ overhead or general or administrative expenses (the “ Direct Expenses ” and, together with the Services Fee, the “ Payment Amount ”).

 

Section 2.3                         Scope .

 

(a)                                The Manager shall not sell, convey, assign, transfer, encumber (or permit to be encumbered), or otherwise dispose of any of the Serviced Properties without the express written consent of Kimbell Operating, and except as provided in Schedule A , the Manager shall have no authority with respect to the Serviced Properties.  Except as provided in Schedule A , in

 

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providing, or causing to be provided, the Services, in no event shall the Manager be obligated to do any of the following: (i) maintain the employment of any specific employee or hire additional employees; (ii) purchase, lease or license any additional equipment (including computer equipment, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, machinery, vehicles, tools and other tangible personal property) or software; (iii) make modifications to its existing systems or software; or (iv) pay any costs related to the transfer or conversion of data of the Partnership Group; provided , however , that, in the event that any employees that are engaged in the provision of Services cease working for the Manager or are reassigned to other work by the Manager, the Manager shall make reasonable efforts to replace such employees or otherwise to have the duties performed by such employees in connection with the Services continue to be provided, and that the Manager shall make or cause to be made such repairs or modifications as are reasonably necessary to keep the equipment, systems or software used in providing the Services in working order. The Manager shall not be required to perform Services hereunder that conflict with any applicable Law, contract or permit or policies of the Manager or to which the Manager is subject relating to business conduct and ethical practices.

 

(b)                               At all times during the performance of the Services, all Persons performing such Services (including agents, temporary employees, independent third parties and consultants) shall be construed as being independent from the Partnership Group, and such Persons shall not be considered or deemed to be an employee of the Partnership Group nor entitled to any employee benefits of the Partnership Group as a result of this Agreement.  The responsibility of such Persons is to perform the Services in accordance with this Agreement and, as necessary, to advise Kimbell Operating in connection therewith, and such Persons shall not be responsible for decision-making on behalf of the Partnership Group.  Such Persons shall be not be deemed to be under the management or direction of the Partnership Group.

 

Section 2.4                         Prohibited Activities .  The Manager shall not undertake any activity that would (a) violate any applicable Law in any material respect that would result in adverse consequences for the Partnership Group or any Serviced Property or (b) violate, in any material respect, any contracts, leases, orders, security instruments and other agreements to which, to the Manager’s knowledge, a member of the Partnership Group is bound.

 

Section 2.5                         Cooperation; Access .  The Manager and Kimbell Operating shall cooperate with one another and provide such further assistance as the other Party may reasonably request in connection with the provision of Services hereunder.  During the Term and for so long as any Services are being provided with respect to the Serviced Properties by the Manager, each of the Parties will provide the other Party and its authorized representatives reasonable access, during regular business hours upon reasonable notice, to it and its employees, representatives, facilities and books and records as the other Party and its representatives may reasonably request in order to perform and receive the Services.

 

Section 2.6                         No Comingling of Assets; Remittance of Amounts Collected .  To the extent the Manager shall have charge or possession of any of the Partnership Group’s assets in connection with the provision of the Services pursuant to this Agreement, the Manager shall (a) hold such assets in the name and for the benefit of the appropriate member of the Partnership Group and (b) separately maintain, and not commingle, such assets with any assets of the Manager or any other Person.  The Manager shall remit to the applicable member of the

 

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Partnership Group any and all amounts collected with respect to the Serviced Properties within no later than 30 days of receipt of such amounts.

 

Article III
Invoicing and Payment

 

Section 3.1                         Invoicing .  Within 30 days after the end of each month, the Manager will provide Kimbell Operating with an invoice reflecting the Direct Expenses incurred in such month. The invoice shall set forth in reasonable detail for the period covered by such invoice the following information: (a) all Direct Expenses incurred or payments made by the Manager on behalf of Kimbell Operating or the Serviced Properties and (b) the basis, in reasonable detail, for the calculation of such Direct Expenses.  On or before the first day of each month during the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager the Services Fee for such month and all Direct Expenses, if any, invoiced to Kimbell Operating in the immediately preceding month; provided, that with respect to the payment to be made for the first month of the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager, on or before the Effective Date, the pro-rated portion of the Services Fee for such month for the period of time from and including the Effective Date to the end of such month. Neither Party shall have a right of set-off against the other Party for any amounts due or to become due hereunder.

 

Section 3.2                         Objection . Kimbell Operating may object to any expense or cost included on an invoice, including on the ground that the same was not a reasonable or appropriate cost incurred by the Manager in connection with the Services; provided, that such objection is made in writing to the Manager within 30 days following the date of Kimbell Operating’s receipt of the disputed invoice. The Parties shall, during the 15 days after such notice, use their commercially reasonable efforts to reach agreement on the disputed items or amounts. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement within such period, the issue shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 . Notwithstanding the forgoing, Kimbell Operating shall pay the Manager the Payment Amount owed to the Manager when due. Such payment shall not be deemed a waiver of the right of Kimbell Operating to recoup any contested portion of any amount so paid.

 

Section 3.3                         Error Correction .  The Manager shall make adjustments to charges as required to reflect the discovery of errors or omissions in charges; provided, however , that any errors or omissions the correction of which would result in additional or increased charges or fees for Services must be corrected within one year after the date of the related invoice.

 

Section 3.4                         Taxes .  All transfer taxes, excises, fees or other charges (including value added, sales, use or receipts taxes, but not including a tax on or measured by the income, net or gross revenues, business activity or capital of the Manager), or any increase therein, now or hereafter imposed directly or indirectly by Law, which the Manager is required to pay or incur in connection with the provision of Services hereunder (“ Tax ”), shall be passed on to Kimbell Operating as an explicit surcharge and shall be paid by Kimbell Operating in addition to any payment to cover expenses and costs related to Services provided. If Kimbell Operating submits to the Manager a timely and valid resale or other exemption certificate reasonably acceptable to the Manager and sufficient to support the exemption from Tax, then such Tax will not be added to the fee pursuant to Section 3.1 ; provided, however , that if the Manager is ever required to pay

 

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such Tax, Kimbell Operating will promptly reimburse the Manager for such Tax, including any interest, penalties and attorney’s fees related thereto.  The Parties will cooperate to minimize the imposition of any Taxes.

 

Section 3.5                         Adjustment to Services Fee .

 

(a)                                The Services Fee shall be subject to redetermination and adjustment, which may result in an increase or decrease of the Services Fee, on January 1, 2018 and subsequently thereafter on each January 1 of each calendar year beginning January 1, 2019 (each such date, a “ Redetermination Date ”). On or about 30 days prior to each Redetermination Date, the Manager shall prepare and deliver to Kimbell Operating a written proposal for the Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, together with all appropriate backup material and documents supporting the recommendation for the proposed Services Fee.  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the proposed Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, which Services Fee shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs and expenses to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services to Kimbell Operating. Pending the final determination of the Services Fee for the next succeeding period, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the Redetermination Date (the “ Existing Services Fee ”).  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the Services Fee for the succeeding period (such fee, the “ Adjusted Services Fee ”), the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such Adjusted Services Fee is greater than the Existing Services Fee, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for the period starting on the Redetermination Date if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date and ending on the date of final determination of the Adjusted Services Fee (the “ Adjustment Period ”) minus (2) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period or (B) if such Adjusted Services Fee is less than the Existing Services Fee, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period minus (2) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for such Adjustment Period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date.  The Services Fee (as adjusted pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence) will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to this Section 3.5(a ).  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the Services Fee for the next succeeding period pursuant to this Section 3.5(a)  within 30 days following the Redetermination Date, the issue and the amount of the Adjusted Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(b)                               In the event of (x) the sale or disposition of any of the Serviced Properties or (y) the provision of additional Management Services by the Manager (including with respect to any Additional Properties), the Services Fee shall be reduced, in the case of a sale or disposition of Serviced Properties, or increased, in the case of the provision of additional Management Services (such fee, the “ New Services Fee ”).  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the New Services Fee, which shall become effective in the month (i) immediately following the consummation of any such sale or disposition or (ii) during which the provision of additional Management Services commences, as applicable (the “ New Services Fee Effective Date ”).  If the Parties have not agreed upon the New Services Fee

 

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prior to the New Services Fee Effective Date, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the New Services Fee Effective Date.  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the New Services Fee, the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such New Services Fee is greater than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date or (B) if such New Services Fee is less than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date. The New Services Fee will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5(b) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the New Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5(b)  within 30 days following the New Services Fee Effective Date, the issue and the New Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(c)                                Notwithstanding the foregoing and for the avoidance of doubt, if Kimbell Operating and the Manager agree to increase the Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5 , any such increase shall be subject to approval by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 3.6                         Dispute Resolution .  If the Parties are unable to resolve a dispute regarding (a) the objection to any expense or cost included on an invoice pursuant to Section 3.2 or (b) the amount of an adjustment to the Services Fee pursuant to Section 3.5 , any Party may refer the matter to arbitration in Tarrant County, Texas before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures.  Arbitration pursuant to this Section 3.6 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for any dispute arising pursuant to Section 3.2 and Section 3.5 of this Agreement.  All other disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by Section 13.8 hereof.

 

Article IV
Term and Termination

 

Section 4.1                         Term .  The initial term of this Agreement will be for a period of five years, commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date (“ Initial Term ”). At the conclusion of the Initial Term, the term of this Agreement will automatically extend from year-to-year (each, an “ Extension ”) (the Initial Term and any Extension(s), the “ Term ”), unless terminated by either Party with at least 90 days’ notice prior to the end of such term, as extended.

 

Section 4.2                         Termination for Convenience .  The Manager may, effective any time after the second anniversary of the Effective Date and upon at least 180 days’ notice to Kimbell Operating, terminate this Agreement or the provision of any Service.

 

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Section 4.3         Termination upon Change of Control .  Kimbell Operating or the Manager may terminate this Agreement if, at any time, the Sponsors or their respective Affiliates no longer control GP LLC by providing the other Party with at least 90 days’ notice of its election to terminate this Agreement.

 

Section 4.4         Termination for Default .

 

(a)           Kimbell Operating will be in default if:

 

(i)            it fails to perform any of its material obligations set forth in this Agreement and such failure is not cured within 15 Business Days after notice thereof (which notice will describe such failure in reasonable detail) is received by Kimbell Operating; or

 

(ii)           it (A) files a petition or otherwise commences, authorizes or acquiesces in the commencement of a proceeding or cause of action under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar Law, or has any such petition filed or commenced against it, (B) makes an assignment or any general arrangement for the benefit of creditors, (C) otherwise becomes bankrupt or insolvent (however evidenced), (D) has a liquidator, administrator, receiver, trustee, conservator or similar official appointed with respect to it or any substantial portion of its property or assets, or (E) is generally unable to pay its debts as they fall due.

 

(b)           The Manager will be in default upon the occurrence of any gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Manager in performing the Services resulting in material harm to the Partnership Group, following 15 Business Days’ notice from Kimbell Operating to the Manager.

 

(c)           If Kimbell Operating is in default as described in Section 4.4(a) , the Manager may: (i) terminate this Agreement upon notice to Kimbell Operating; (ii) withhold any payments due to Kimbell Operating under this Agreement; and (iii) pursue any other remedy at law or in equity.  If the Manager is in default as described in Section 4.4(b) , Kimbell Operating may:  (x) terminate this Agreement upon notice to the Manager; and (y) withhold any payments due to the Manager under this Agreement.

 

Section 4.5         Effect of Termination .  Upon termination of this Agreement, all rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement will terminate; provided , however , termination will not affect or excuse the performance of either Party under any provision of this Agreement that by its terms survives termination. The following provisions of this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement indefinitely: Article VII , Article VIII , Article IX , Article XI and Article XIII .

 

Section 4.6         Costs of Termination . If this Agreement is terminated by Kimbell Operating for any reason other than the Manager’s default pursuant to Section 4.4 , then any reasonable costs and expenses actually incurred by the Manager in connection with such termination (the “ Termination Amount ”) shall be reimbursed to the Manager by Kimbell Operating; provided , however , that the Manager shall provide (i) reasonable advance notice to

 

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Kimbell Operating of the incurrence of any such costs and expenses and (ii) reasonable detail regarding the calculation of such costs and expenses.

 

Article V
Representations and Warranties

 

Section 5.1         Representations and Warranties of the Manager .  The Manager represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)           It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)           This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

(c)           The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Section 5.2         Representations and Warranties of Kimbell Operating .  Kimbell Operating represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)           It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)           This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

(c)           The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Article VI
Relationship of the Parties

 

This Agreement does not form a partnership or joint venture between the Parties. This Agreement does not make the Manager an agent or a legal representative of Kimbell Operating and the Manager will not assume or create any obligation, liability or responsibility, expressed or implied, on behalf of or in the name of Kimbell Operating.  It is the intent of the Parties that with respect to performing the Services hereunder, the Manager is an independent contractor, and

 

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shall provide the Services in accordance with the reasonable instructions provided by authorized representatives of Kimbell Operating, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Article VII
Audit

 

The Manager will maintain in good order any and all books and records regarding the Services for a period of two years following the date such Services are rendered.  Kimbell Operating may, at its sole cost and expense, review or audit, or cause to be reviewed or audited, the books and records of the Manager related to this Agreement; provided, however , that all invoices provided to Kimbell Operating pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid when due regardless of whether such invoices are under review or audit pursuant to this Article VII .  The Manager will make available its relevant books and records and use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Kimbell Operating in conducting such review or audit.  The Manager shall cooperate fully and timely, and cause its accountants and other advisors to cooperate fully and timely, with any reasonable request by Kimbell Operating to produce financial statements for, or other information and materials regarding, the Serviced Properties that is necessary or appropriate for the Partnership to fully comply with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and any national securities exchange on which securities of the Partnership are listed or are proposed to be listed.  Kimbell Operating shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by the Manager in complying with any such request, including with respect to any inspection, examination or audit performed on the Partnership Group pursuant to this Article VII and including the reasonable fees and expenses of any legal counsel or financial or accounting, professional engaged by the Manager.  Kimbell Operating shall make payment of such invoiced expenses to the Manager as provided for pursuant to Section 3.1 .

 

Article VIII
Indemnification

 

Section 8.1         Kimbell Operating’s Agreement to Indemnify .  KIMBELL OPERATING SHALL ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR AND SHALL RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE MANAGER, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “ MANAGER INDEMNITEES ”) HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITY, DEMANDS, CLAIMS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION, ASSESSMENTS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’, EXPERTS’ AND CONSULTANTS’ FEES AND EXPENSES AS WELL AS REASONABLE COSTS OF INVESTIGATION, SAMPLING AND DEFENSE) (COLLECTIVELY, “ DAMAGES ”) RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF (A) ANY MATERIAL BREACH BY KIMBELL OPERATING OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (B) THE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OF OR LIABILITY OF ANY MEMBER OF THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP, ANY THIRD PARTY OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS AND ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH OR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.  FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, KIMBELL OPERATING’S ONLY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR ANY OTHER FAULT OF THE

 

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MANAGER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.4 .

 

Section 8.2         Adverse Claims.   To the extent that any indemnification claim under this Article VIII involves a claim in which the Manager and Kimbell Operating are adverse, Kimbell Operating’s rights and obligations shall be controlled by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 8.3         Indemnification Procedures .

 

(a)           If any Manager Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement (an “ Indemnified Party ”), it will promptly after it becomes aware of facts giving rise to a claim for indemnification provide notice to Kimbell Operating (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) specifying the nature of and the specific basis for such claim.  Failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying Party from any liability which such Indemnifying Party may have to any Indemnified Party or otherwise, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party has been materially prejudiced (through the forfeiture of substantive rights or defenses) by such failure.

 

(b)           The Indemnifying Party will 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the selection of counsel, determination of whether to appeal any decision of any court or similar authority and the settling of any such matter or any issues relating thereto; provided , however , that no such settlement will be entered into without the consent of the Indemnified Party unless it includes a full release of the Indemnified Party for 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the prompt furnishing to the Indemnifying Party of any correspondence or other notice relating thereto that the Indemnified Party may receive, permitting the names 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 8.3(c) . In no event shall the obligation of the Indemnified Party to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party be construed as imposing an obligation on the Indemnified Party to hire and pay for counsel in connection with the defense of any claims covered by the indemnification set forth in this Agreement; 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.

 

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(d)           In determining the amount of any losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, the gross amount of the indemnification will be reduced by (i) any cash 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 cash amounts recovered by the Indemnified Party under contractual indemnities from third Persons.

 

Section 8.4         Express Negligence Waiver .  THE FOREGOING INDEMNITIES ARE INTENDED TO BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST KIMBELL OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPRESS TERMS AND SCOPE THEREOF NOTWITHSTANDING ANY EXPRESS NEGLIGENCE RULE OR ANY SIMILAR DIRECTIVE THAT WOULD PROHIBIT OR OTHERWISE LIMIT INDEMNITIES BECAUSE OF THE SOLE, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR FAULT OF ANY OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES.

 

Article IX
Limitation of Liability

 

NO PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, REMOTE, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING FOR LOST REVENUES OR LOST PROFITS), INCLUDING LOSS OF FUTURE REVENUE OR INCOME, LOSS OF BUSINESS, REPUTATION OR OPPORTUNITY OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, WHETHER IN PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHER TORT (INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BY CONTRACT OR STATUTE, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EXCEPT FOR THE LIABILITY OF KIMBELL OPERATING IN RESPECT OF THIRD PARTY DAMAGES PURSUANT TO THE INDEMNITY IN SECTION 8.1 .

 

Article X
Force Majeure

 

To the extent either Party is prevented by Force Majeure from performing its obligations, in whole or in part, under this Agreement, and if such Party (“ Affected Party ”) gives notice and details of the Force Majeure to the other Party as soon as reasonably practicable, then the Affected Party will be excused from the performance with respect to any such obligations (other than the obligation to make payments when due). Each notice of Force Majeure sent by an Affected Party to the other Party will specify the event or circumstance of Force Majeure, the extent to which the Affected Party is unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the steps being taken by the Affected Party to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances. The non-Affected Party will not be required to perform its obligations to the Affected Party corresponding to the obligations of the Affected Party excused by Force Majeure. A Party prevented from performing its obligations due to Force Majeure will use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances and will resume performance of its obligations as soon as practicable.

 

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Article XI
Confidentiality

 

Section 11.1    Confidentiality .  The Manager shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from Kimbell Operating and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, and Kimbell Operating shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from the Manager and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, except in each case for disclosures (a) to comply with applicable Laws, (b) to such Party’s Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, advisers or representatives, but only if the recipients of such information have agreed to be bound by the provisions of this Article XI , (c) of information that such Party has received from a source independent of the other Party and that such Party reasonably believes such source obtained without breach of any obligation of confidentiality, (d) to such Party’s existing and prospective lenders, existing and prospective investors, attorneys, accountants, consultants and other representatives with a need to know such information (including a need to know for such Party’s own purposes), provided, however , that such Party shall be responsible for such person’s use and disclosure of any such information, or (e) of information that is already known to the public through no violation of this Agreement or any other confidentiality agreement of the disclosing Party.

 

Section 11.2    Return of Confidential Information .  Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, each Party shall, and shall cause its employees and representatives to, promptly return to the other Party all Confidential Information it received from such other Party, including all copies thereof, in its possession or control, or destroy or purge its own system and files of any such Confidential Information (to the extent practicable) and deliver to such other Party a written certificate signed by an officer of such Party that such destruction and purging have been carried out.

 

Article XII
Notices

 

Any notice, request, instruction, correspondence or other document to be given hereunder by any Party to another Party (each, a “ Notice ”) shall be in writing and delivered in person or by courier service requiring acknowledgment of receipt of delivery or mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or by e-mail, as follows, provided that copies to be delivered below shall not be required for effective notice and shall not constitute notice:

 

If to Kimbell Operating, addressed to:

 

Kimbell Operating Company, LLC

777 Taylor Street, Suite 810

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: R. Davis Ravnaas

Email: davis@kimbellrp.com

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

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Baker Botts L.L.P.

910 Louisiana Street

Houston, Texas 77002

Attention: Jason A. Rocha

Email: jason.rocha@bakerbotts.com

 

If to the Manager, addressed to:

 

BJF Royalties, LLC

306 West 7th Street #901

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: Ben J. Fortson

Email: bjf@fortsonoil.com

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

BJF Royalties, LLC

306 West 7th Street #901

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: Mitch S. Wynne

Email: mitch@mswynne.com

 

Notice given by personal delivery, courier service or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt.  Notice sent by e-mail (including e-mail of a PDF attachment) shall be deemed to have been given and received at the time of transmission.  Any Party may change any address to which Notice is to be given to it by giving Notice as provided above of such change of address.

 

Article XIII
Miscellaneous

 

Section 13.1    No Waiver .  No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (regardless of whether similar), nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided.

 

Section 13.2    Amendment .  No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless made in writing and signed by both of the Parties.

 

Section 13.3    Severability .  If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of 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 economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party.  Upon such determination that any term or other provision 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

 

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possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

Section 13.4    Assignment .  Neither Party may assign, transfer or otherwise alienate this Agreement or any of its rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) without the consent of the other Party.  Any attempted assignment, transfer or alienation in violation of this Agreement shall be null, void and ineffective.

 

Section 13.5    Further Assurances .  Each Party will, at the request of the other Party, execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such document and instruments as may be necessary to make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Section 13.6    Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or other electronic transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

 

Section 13.7    Construction .

 

(a)        The division of this Agreement into articles, sections and other portions and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to an “Article” or “Section” followed by a number or a letter refer to the specified Article or Section of this Agreement.  The Schedules attached to this Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement and form part hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to a “Schedule” followed by a letter refer to the specified Schedule to this Agreement.  The terms “this Agreement,” “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular Article, Section or other portion hereof.

 

(b)        Unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires, (i) all references to “dollars” or “$” mean United States dollars, (ii) words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and words importing any gender shall include all genders, (iii) “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation,” and (iv) all words used as accounting terms shall have the meanings assigned to them under United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis and as amended from time to time.  If any date on which any action is required to be taken hereunder by any of the Parties hereto is not a Business Day, such action shall be required to be taken on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day.  Reference to any Party hereto is also a reference to such Party’s permitted successors and assigns.

 

(c)        The Parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement.  No provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in favor of, or against, any of the Parties to this Agreement by reason of the extent to which any such Party or its counsel participated in the drafting thereof or by reason of the extent to which any such provision is inconsistent with any prior draft of this Agreement, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any Party hereto.  This Agreement will not be interpreted or construed to require

 

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any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law.

 

Section 13.8    Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial .  This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflict of Laws rule or principle that might refer the governance or the construction of this Agreement to the Law of another jurisdiction.  If any provision of this Agreement or its application to any Person or circumstance is held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other Persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby, and such provision will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by Law.  IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT LOCATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS UPON IT, CONSENT THAT ALL SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY   BE MADE BY FIRST CLASS REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, DIRECTED TO IT AS THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE   XII , AGREES THAT SUCH SERVICE SO MADE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE COMPLETED UPON ACTUAL RECEIPT THEREOF, AND WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION OR VENUE OF, AND WAIVES ANY MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE FROM, ANY OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE OR DEFEND ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DOCUMENT EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.

 

Section 13.9    No Third Party Beneficiaries .  Except for the rights of Indemnified Parties hereunder, nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person (other than Kimbell Operating, the Manager, any Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Manager providing Services hereunder, and Subsidiaries or Affiliates of Kimbell Operating receiving Services hereunder, or their respective successors or permitted assigns) any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement, and no Person (except as so specified) shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

Section 13.10  Entire Agreement .  This Agreement and the Schedules hereto constitute the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on, and effective as of, the date first written above:

 

 

BJF ROYALTIES, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Ben J. Fortson

 

 

 

Name: Ben J. Fortson

 

 

Title: Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

 

Name: R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Title: President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Signature Page to Management Services Agreement

 



 

SCHEDULE A

 

SERVICES

 

This schedule sets forth certain Services that may be required from the Manager with respect to the Serviced Properties and the identification, evaluation and recommendation of opportunities for an Acquisition and any related negotiation of such opportunities.  The provision of any Services shall in all respects be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

The Manager shall have the authority to perform the following Services:

 

1.     Assist in sourcing, evaluating and recommending Acquisitions.

 

2.   Assist with business development opportunities related to potential Acquisitions and other strategic transactions.

 

A- 1



 

SCHEDULE B

 

SERVICED PROPERTIES

 

All assets of the Partnership Group.

 

B- 1


Exhibit 10.3

 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

by and between

 

DUNCAN MANAGEMENT, LLC

 

AND

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 



 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This Management Services Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is effective as of February 8, 2017 (“ Effective Date ”) by and between Duncan Management, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “ Manager ”), and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Kimbell Operating ”). The Manager and Kimbell Operating are sometimes referred to in this Agreement each as a “ Party ” and collectively as the “ Parties .”

 

WHEREAS, prior to the Effective Date, the Manager or an Affiliate (as defined herein) thereof provided certain management services with respect to the Serviced Properties (as defined herein);

 

WHEREAS, Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”) engaged Kimbell Operating to provide certain services to the Partnership pursuant to that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between the Partnership and Kimbell Operating; and

 

WHEREAS, during the Term (as defined herein), Kimbell Operating desires to engage the Manager to provide or cause to be provided certain Services (as defined herein) with respect to the Serviced Properties, and the Manager is willing to undertake such Services with respect to the Serviced Properties, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above and the respective covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement, as well as other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

 

Article I
Definitions

 

As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below:

 

Adjusted Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Adjustment Period ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Affected Party ” is defined in Article X .

 

Affiliate ” shall mean 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. As used herein, the term “control” shall mean the possession, direct or indirect, 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.

 

Agreement ” is defined in the preamble.

 

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Business Day ” shall mean any day on which commercial banks are generally open for business in New York, New York other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day observed as a holiday in New York, New York under the Laws of the State of New York or the federal Laws of the United States of America.

 

Confidential Information ” shall mean information regarded by that Party or the Partnership Group as proprietary or confidential, including, but not limited to, information relating to such Person’s business affairs, financial information and prospects; future projects or purchases; proprietary products, materials or methodologies; data; customer lists; system or network configurations; passwords and access rights; and any other information marked as confidential or, in the case of information verbally disclosed, verbally designated as confidential.

 

Conflicts Committee ” has the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Damages ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Direct Expenses ” is defined in Section 2.3(b) .

 

Documents ” is defined in Schedule A .

 

Effective Date ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Existing Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Extension ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Force Majeure ” shall mean an event or circumstance that prevents a Party from performing its obligations under this Agreement, but only if the event or circumstance: (a) is not within the reasonable control of the affected Party; (b) is not the result of the fault or negligence of the affected Party; and (c) could not, by the exercise of due diligence, have been overcome or avoided. “Force Majeure” excludes: lack of a market; unfavorable market conditions; and economic hardship.

 

Governmental Entity ” shall mean any (a) multinational, federal, national, provincial, territorial, state, regional, municipal, local or other government, governmental or public department, central bank, court, tribunal, arbitral body, commission, administrative agency, board, bureau or agency, domestic or foreign, (b) subdivision, agent, commission, board, or authority of any of the foregoing, or (c) quasi-governmental or private body exercising any regulatory, expropriation or taxing authority under, or for the account of, any of the foregoing, in each case, that has jurisdiction or authority with respect to the applicable Party.

 

Indemnified Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Initial Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Kimbell Operating ” is defined in the preamble.

 

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Law ” shall mean all statutes, regulations, statutory rules, orders, judgments, decrees and terms and conditions of any grant of approval, permission, authority, permit or license of any court, Governmental Entity, statutory body or self-regulatory authority (including the New York Stock Exchange).

 

Manager ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Manager Indemnitees ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

New Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

New Services Fee Effective Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

Notice ” is defined in Article XII .

 

Partnership ” is defined in the recitals.

 

Partnership Agreement ” shall mean that certain First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, dated as of the date hereof, as amended from time to time.

 

Partnership Group ” shall mean the Partnership and its Affiliates (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Kimbell Operating); provided , that “Partnership Group” and any reference to a “member of the Partnership Group” shall not include any partner, member or owner of the Partnership.

 

Party ” and “ Parties ” are defined in the preamble.

 

Payment Amount ” is defined in Section 2.3(b) .

 

Person ” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, venture capital fund, limited liability company, association, trust, estate, group, corporate body, corporation, unincorporated association or organization, Governmental Entity, syndicate or other entity.

 

Redetermination Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Serviced Properties ” shall mean those properties described in Schedule B .

 

Services ” shall mean, with respect to the Serviced Properties, those management services described in Schedule A , as may be amended from time to time.

 

Services Fee ” is defined in Section 2.3(a) .

 

Subsidiary ” or “ Subsidiaries ” shall mean, 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

 

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general partner of such partnership, but only if such Person, one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, or a combination thereof, controls such partnership on the date of determination; 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.

 

Tax ” is defined in Section 3.4 .

 

Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Termination Amount ” is defined in Section 4.6 .

 

Article II
Services

 

Section 2.1                                     Scope of Services; Standard of Care .  Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Kimbell Operating hereby engages the Manager, acting directly or through its Affiliates and their respective employees, agents, contractors or independent third parties, to provide or cause to be provided the Services, and the Manager hereby accepts such engagement and agrees to perform the Services consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  The Services to be provided hereunder shall be performed with that degree of care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent Person involved in the acquisition, development and management of mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties comparable to those of the Serviced Properties would exercise.

 

Section 2.2                                     Appointment of the Manager .  Kimbell Operating on behalf of itself and of the Partnership Group hereby appoints the Manager as the Partnership Group’s sole and exclusive agent for the purposes set forth in Schedule C during the Term and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.  The Manager hereby accepts such appointment as the Partnership Group’s agent during the Term and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Kimbell Operating and the Manager agree that the agency created by this Agreement is coupled with an interest and is terminable only in accordance with the express provisions of this Agreement. To evidence the foregoing, Kimbell Operating shall execute a limited power of attorney in the form of Schedule D ratifying and confirming all of the powers set forth in Schedule C .

 

Section 2.3                                     Payment Amount .

 

(a)                                  As consideration for the Services rendered hereunder, Kimbell Operating shall pay to the Manager each month, in advance, a fee that shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs (including its own overhead and general and administrative costs and expenses and those of its Affiliates) to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services and that may be adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5 (the “ Services Fee ”).  The initial Services Fee shall be $ 54,871.86 per month.  For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Services Fee include any Tax passed on to Kimbell Operating pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof.

 

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(b)                                  To the extent not otherwise reimbursed or paid to the Manager, Kimbell Operating shall also reimburse the Manager for all other reasonable third party out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, third-party expenses and expenditures) that the Manager incurs on behalf of Kimbell Operating in providing the Services, excluding, however, the Manager’s or its Affiliates’ overhead or general or administrative expenses (the “ Direct Expenses ” and, together with the Services Fee, the “ Payment Amount ”).

 

Section 2.4                                     Scope .

 

(a)                                  The Manager shall not sell, convey, assign, transfer, encumber (or permit to be encumbered), or otherwise dispose of any of the Serviced Properties without the express written consent of Kimbell Operating, and except as provided in Schedule A , Schedule C or the limited power of attorney executed in accordance with Section 2.2 , the Manager shall have no authority with respect to the Serviced Properties.  Except as provided in Schedule A , in providing, or causing to be provided, the Services, in no event shall the Manager be obligated to do any of the following: (i) maintain the employment of any specific employee or hire additional employees; (ii) purchase, lease or license any additional equipment (including computer equipment, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, machinery, vehicles, tools and other tangible personal property) or software; (iii) make modifications to its existing systems or software; or (iv) pay any costs related to the transfer or conversion of data of the Partnership Group; provided , however , that, in the event that any employees that are engaged in the provision of Services cease working for the Manager or are reassigned to other work by the Manager, the Manager shall make reasonable efforts to replace such employees or otherwise to have the duties performed by such employees in connection with the Services continue to be provided, and that the Manager shall make or cause to be made such repairs or modifications as are reasonably necessary to keep the equipment, systems or software used in providing the Services in working order. The Manager shall not be required to perform Services hereunder that conflict with any applicable Law, contract or permit or policies of the Manager or to which the Manager is subject relating to business conduct and ethical practices.

 

(b)                                  At all times during the performance of the Services, all Persons performing such Services (including agents, temporary employees, independent third parties and consultants) shall be construed as being independent from the Partnership Group, and such Persons shall not be considered or deemed to be an employee of the Partnership Group nor entitled to any employee benefits of the Partnership Group as a result of this Agreement.  The responsibility of such Persons is to perform the Services in accordance with this Agreement and, as necessary, to advise Kimbell Operating in connection therewith, and such Persons shall not be responsible for decision-making on behalf of the Partnership Group.  Such Persons shall be not be deemed to be under the management or direction of the Partnership Group.

 

Section 2.5                                     Prohibited Activities .  The Manager shall not undertake any activity that would (a) violate any applicable Law in any material respect that would result in adverse consequences for the Partnership Group or any Serviced Property or (b) violate, in any material respect, any contracts, leases, orders, security instruments and other agreements to which, to the Manager’s knowledge, a member of the Partnership Group is bound.

 

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Section 2.6                                     Cooperation; Access .  The Manager and Kimbell Operating shall cooperate with one another and provide such further assistance as the other Party may reasonably request in connection with the provision of Services hereunder.  During the Term and for so long as any Services are being provided with respect to the Serviced Properties by the Manager, each of the Parties will provide the other Party and its authorized representatives reasonable access, during regular business hours upon reasonable notice, to it and its employees, representatives, facilities and books and records as the other Party and its representatives may reasonably request in order to perform and receive the Services.

 

Section 2.7                                     Remittance of Amounts Collected .  The Manager shall remit to the applicable member of the Partnership Group any and all amounts collected with respect to such member of the Partnership Group’s interest in the Serviced Properties within no later than 30 days of receipt of such amounts.

 

Article III
Invoicing and Payment

 

Section 3.1                                     Invoicing .  Within 30 days after the end of each month, the Manager will provide Kimbell Operating with an invoice reflecting the Direct Expenses incurred in such month. The invoice shall set forth in reasonable detail for the period covered by such invoice the following information: (a) all Direct Expenses incurred or payments made by the Manager on behalf of Kimbell Operating or the Serviced Properties and (b) the basis, in reasonable detail, for the calculation of such Direct Expenses.  On or before the first day of each month during the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager the Services Fee for such month and all Direct Expenses, if any, invoiced to Kimbell Operating in the immediately preceding month; provided , that with respect to the payment to be made for the first month of the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager, on or before the Effective Date, the pro-rated portion of the Services Fee for such month for the period of time from and including the Effective Date to the end of such month. Neither Party shall have a right of set-off against the other Party for any amounts due or to become due hereunder.

 

Section 3.2                                     Objection . Kimbell Operating may object to any expense or cost included on an invoice, including on the ground that the same was not a reasonable or appropriate cost incurred by the Manager in connection with the Services; provided , that such objection is made in writing to the Manager within 30 days following the date of Kimbell Operating’s receipt of the disputed invoice. The Parties shall, during the 15 days after such notice, use their commercially reasonable efforts to reach agreement on the disputed items or amounts. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement within such period, the issue shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 . Notwithstanding the forgoing, Kimbell Operating shall pay the Manager the Payment Amount owed to the Manager when due. Such payment shall not be deemed a waiver of the right of Kimbell Operating to recoup any contested portion of any amount so paid.

 

Section 3.3                                     Error Correction .  The Manager shall make adjustments to charges as required to reflect the discovery of errors or omissions in charges; provided, however , that any errors or omissions the correction of which would result in additional or increased charges or fees for Services must be corrected within one year after the date of the related invoice.

 

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Section 3.4                                     Taxes .  All transfer taxes, excises, fees or other charges (including value added, sales, ad valorem, use or receipts taxes, but not including a tax on or measured by the income, net or gross revenues, business activity or capital of the Manager), or any increase therein, now or hereafter imposed directly or indirectly by Law, which the Manager is required to pay or incur in connection with the provision of Services hereunder (“ Tax ”), shall be passed on to Kimbell Operating as an explicit surcharge and shall be paid by Kimbell Operating in addition to any payment to cover expenses and costs related to Services provided. If Kimbell Operating submits to the Manager a timely and valid resale or other exemption certificate reasonably acceptable to the Manager and sufficient to support the exemption from Tax, then such Tax will not be added to the fee pursuant to Section 3.1 ; provided, however , that if the Manager is ever required to pay such Tax, Kimbell Operating will promptly reimburse the Manager for such Tax, including any interest, penalties and attorney’s fees related thereto.  The Parties will cooperate to minimize the imposition of any Taxes.

 

Section 3.5                                     Adjustment to Services Fee .

 

(a)                                  The Services Fee shall be subject to redetermination and adjustment, which may result in an increase or decrease of the Services Fee, on January 1, 2018 and subsequently thereafter on each January 1 of each calendar year beginning January 1, 2019 (each such date, a “ Redetermination Date ”). On or about 30 days prior to each Redetermination Date, the Manager shall prepare and deliver to Kimbell Operating a written proposal for the Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, together with all appropriate backup material and documents supporting the recommendation for the proposed Services Fee.  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the proposed Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, which Services Fee shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs and expenses to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services to Kimbell Operating. Pending the final determination of the Services Fee for the next succeeding period, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the Redetermination Date (the “ Existing Services Fee ”).  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the Services Fee for the succeeding period (such fee, the “ Adjusted Services Fee ”), the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such Adjusted Services Fee is greater than the Existing Services Fee, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for the period starting on the Redetermination Date if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date and ending on the date of final determination of the Adjusted Services Fee (the “ Adjustment Period ”) minus (2) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period or (B) if such Adjusted Services Fee is less than the Existing Services Fee, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period minus (2) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for such Adjustment Period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date.  The Services Fee (as adjusted pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence) will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to this Section 3.5(a) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the Services Fee for the next succeeding period pursuant to this Section 3.5(a)  within 30 days following the Redetermination Date, the issue and the amount of the Adjusted Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

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(b)                                  In the event of (x) the sale or disposition of any of the Serviced Properties or (y) the provision of additional Services by the Manager, the Services Fee shall be reduced, in the case of a sale or disposition of Serviced Properties, or increased, in the case of the provision of additional Management Services (such fee, the “ New Services Fee ”).  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the New Services Fee, which shall become effective in the month (i) immediately following the consummation of any such sale or disposition or (ii) during which the provision of additional Management Services commences, as applicable (the “ New Services Fee Effective Date ”).  If the Parties have not agreed upon the New Services Fee prior to the New Services Fee Effective Date, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the New Services Fee Effective Date.  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the New Services Fee, the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such New Services Fee is greater than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date or (B) if such New Services Fee is less than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date. The New Services Fee will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5(b) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the New Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5(b)  within 30 days following the New Services Fee Effective Date, the issue and the New Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(c)                                   Notwithstanding the foregoing and for the avoidance of doubt, if Kimbell Operating and the Manager agree to increase the Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5 , any such increase shall be subject to approval by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 3.6                                     Dispute Resolution .  If the Parties are unable to resolve a dispute regarding (a) the objection to any expense or cost included on an invoice pursuant to Section 3.2 or (b) the amount of an adjustment to the Services Fee pursuant to Section 3.5 , any Party may refer the matter to arbitration in Tarrant County, Texas before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures.  Arbitration pursuant to this Section 3.6 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for any dispute arising pursuant to Section 3.2 and Section 3.5 of this Agreement.  All other disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by Section 13.8 hereof.

 

Article IV
Term and Termination

 

Section 4.1                                     Term .  The initial term of this Agreement will be for a period of five years, commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date (“ Initial Term ”). At the conclusion of the Initial Term, the term of this Agreement will

 

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automatically extend from year-to-year (each, an “ Extension ”) (the Initial Term and any Extension(s), the “ Term ”), unless terminated by either Party with at least 90 days’ notice prior to the end of such term, as extended.

 

Section 4.2                                     Termination for Convenience .  The Manager may, effective any time after the second anniversary of the Effective Date and upon at least 180 days’ notice to Kimbell Operating, terminate this Agreement or the provision of any Service.

 

Section 4.3                                     Termination upon Sale of Serviced Properties .  Kimbell Operating or the Manager may terminate this Agreement upon the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the Serviced Properties by providing the other Party with at least 90 days’ notice of its election to terminate this Agreement.

 

Section 4.4                                     Termination for Default .

 

(a)                                  Kimbell Operating will be in default if:

 

(i)                                      it fails to perform any of its material obligations set forth in this Agreement and such failure is not cured within 15 Business Days after notice thereof (which notice will describe such failure in reasonable detail) is received by Kimbell Operating; or

 

(ii)                                   it (A) files a petition or otherwise commences, authorizes or acquiesces in the commencement of a proceeding or cause of action under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar Law, or has any such petition filed or commenced against it, (B) makes an assignment or any general arrangement for the benefit of creditors, (C) otherwise becomes bankrupt or insolvent (however evidenced), (D) has a liquidator, administrator, receiver, trustee, conservator or similar official appointed with respect to it or any substantial portion of its property or assets, or (E) is generally unable to pay its debts as they fall due.

 

(b)                                  The Manager will be in default upon the occurrence of any gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Manager in performing the Services resulting in material harm to the Partnership Group, following 15 Business Days’ notice from Kimbell Operating to the Manager.

 

(c)                                   If Kimbell Operating is in default as described in Section 4.4(a) , the Manager may: (i) terminate this Agreement upon notice to Kimbell Operating; (ii) withhold any payments due to Kimbell Operating under this Agreement; and (iii) pursue any other remedy at law or in equity.  If the Manager is in default as described in Section 4.4(b) , Kimbell Operating may:  (x) terminate this Agreement upon notice to the Manager; and (y) withhold any payments due to the Manager under this Agreement.

 

Section 4.5                                     Effect of Termination .  Upon termination of this Agreement, all rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement will terminate; provided , however , termination will not affect or excuse the performance of either Party under any provision of this Agreement that by its terms survives termination. The following provisions of this Agreement will survive

 

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the termination of this Agreement indefinitely: Article VII , Article VIII , Article IX , Article XI and Article XIII .

 

Section 4.6            Costs of Termination . If this Agreement is terminated by Kimbell Operating for any reason other than the Manager’s default pursuant to Section 4.4 , then any reasonable costs and expenses actually incurred by the Manager in connection with such termination (the “ Termination Amount ”) shall be reimbursed to the Manager by Kimbell Operating; provided , however, that the Manager shall provide (i) reasonable advance notice to Kimbell Operating of the incurrence of any such costs and expenses and (ii) reasonable detail regarding the calculation of such costs and expenses.

 

Section 4.7            Right to Revoke Power of Attorney . Upon termination of this Agreement, the Partnership Group shall be entitled to immediately rescind, revoke and/or terminate any prior powers of attorney or similar agreements issued to Manager or its Affiliates, including the limited power of attorney attached hereto as Schedule D.

 

Article V
Representations and Warranties

 

Section 5.1            Representations and Warranties of the Manager .  The Manager represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)           It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)           This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

(c)           The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Section 5.2  Representations and Warranties of Kimbell Operating .  Kimbell Operating represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)           It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)           This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

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(c)           The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Article VI
Relationship of the Parties

 

This Agreement does not form a partnership or joint venture between the Parties.  Except as set forth in Section 2.2 , this Agreement does not make the Manager an agent or a legal representative of Kimbell Operating and the Manager will not assume or create any obligation, liability or responsibility, expressed or implied, on behalf of or in the name of Kimbell Operating.  It is the intent of the Parties that with respect to performing the Services hereunder, the Manager is an independent contractor, and shall provide the Services in accordance with the reasonable instructions provided by authorized representatives of Kimbell Operating, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Article VII
Audit

 

The Manager will maintain in good order any and all books and records regarding the Services for a period of two years following the date such Services are rendered.  Kimbell Operating may, at its sole cost and expense, review or audit, or cause to be reviewed or audited, the books and records of the Manager related to this Agreement; provided, however , that all invoices provided to Kimbell Operating pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid when due regardless of whether such invoices are under review or audit pursuant to this Article VII .  The Manager will make available its relevant books and records and use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Kimbell Operating in conducting such review or audit.  The Manager shall cooperate fully and timely, and cause its accountants and other advisors to cooperate fully and timely, with any reasonable request by Kimbell Operating to produce financial statements for, or other information and materials regarding, the Serviced Properties that is necessary or appropriate for the Partnership to fully comply with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and any national securities exchange on which securities of the Partnership are listed or are proposed to be listed.  Kimbell Operating shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by the Manager in complying with any such request, including with respect to any inspection, examination or audit performed on the Partnership Group pursuant to this Article VII and including the reasonable fees and expenses of any legal counsel or financial or accounting, professional engaged by the Manager.  Kimbell Operating shall make payment of such invoiced expenses to the Manager as provided for pursuant to Section 3.1 .

 

Article VIII
Indemnification

 

Section 8.1            Kimbell Operating’s Agreement to Indemnify .  KIMBELL OPERATING SHALL ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR AND SHALL RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE MANAGER, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES,

 

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OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “ MANAGER INDEMNITEES ”) HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITY, DEMANDS, CLAIMS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION, ASSESSMENTS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’, EXPERTS’ AND CONSULTANTS’ FEES AND EXPENSES AS WELL AS REASONABLE COSTS OF INVESTIGATION, SAMPLING AND DEFENSE) (COLLECTIVELY, “ DAMAGES ”) RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF (A) ANY MATERIAL BREACH BY KIMBELL OPERATING OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (B) THE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OF OR LIABILITY OF ANY MEMBER OF THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP, ANY THIRD PARTY OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS AND ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH OR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.  FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, KIMBELL OPERATING’S ONLY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR ANY OTHER FAULT OF THE MANAGER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.4 .

 

Section 8.2            Adverse Claims.   To the extent that any indemnification claim under this Article VIII involves a claim in which the Manager and Kimbell Operating are adverse, Kimbell Operating’s rights and obligations shall be controlled by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 8.3            Indemnification Procedures .

 

(a)           If any Manager Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement (an “ Indemnified Party ”), it will promptly after it becomes aware of facts giving rise to a claim for indemnification provide notice to Kimbell Operating (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) specifying the nature of and the specific basis for such claim.  Failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying Party from any liability which such Indemnifying Party may have to any Indemnified Party or otherwise, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party has been materially prejudiced (through the forfeiture of substantive rights or defenses) by such failure.

 

(b)           The Indemnifying Party will 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the selection of counsel, determination of whether to appeal any decision of any court or similar authority and the settling of any such matter or any issues relating thereto; provided , however , that no such settlement will be entered into without the consent of the Indemnified Party unless it includes a full release of the Indemnified Party for 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the prompt furnishing to the Indemnifying Party of any correspondence or other notice relating thereto that the Indemnified Party may receive, permitting the names 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

 

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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 8.3(c) . In no event shall the obligation of the Indemnified Party to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party be construed as imposing an obligation on the Indemnified Party to hire and pay for counsel in connection with the defense of any claims covered by the indemnification set forth in this Agreement; 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 losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, the gross amount of the indemnification will be reduced by (i) any cash 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 cash amounts recovered by the Indemnified Party under contractual indemnities from third Persons.

 

Section 8.4            Express Negligence Waiver .  THE FOREGOING INDEMNITIES ARE INTENDED TO BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST KIMBELL OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPRESS TERMS AND SCOPE THEREOF NOTWITHSTANDING ANY EXPRESS NEGLIGENCE RULE OR ANY SIMILAR DIRECTIVE THAT WOULD PROHIBIT OR OTHERWISE LIMIT INDEMNITIES BECAUSE OF THE SOLE, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR FAULT OF ANY OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES.

 

Article IX
Limitation of Liability

 

NO PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, REMOTE, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING FOR LOST REVENUES OR LOST PROFITS), INCLUDING LOSS OF FUTURE REVENUE OR INCOME, LOSS OF BUSINESS, REPUTATION OR OPPORTUNITY OR DIMINUTION  IN VALUE, WHETHER IN PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHER TORT (INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BY CONTRACT OR STATUTE, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EXCEPT FOR THE LIABILITY OF KIMBELL OPERATING IN RESPECT OF THIRD PARTY DAMAGES PURSUANT TO THE INDEMNITY IN SECTION 8.1 .

 

Article X
Force Majeure

 

To the extent either Party is prevented by Force Majeure from performing its obligations, in whole or in part, under this Agreement, and if such Party (“ Affected Party ”) gives notice and details of the Force Majeure to the other Party as soon as reasonably practicable, then the Affected Party will be excused from the performance with respect to any such obligations (other

 

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than the obligation to make payments when due). Each notice of Force Majeure sent by an Affected Party to the other Party will specify the event or circumstance of Force Majeure, the extent to which the Affected Party is unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the steps being taken by the Affected Party to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances. The non-Affected Party will not be required to perform its obligations to the Affected Party corresponding to the obligations of the Affected Party excused by Force Majeure. A Party prevented from performing its obligations due to Force Majeure will use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances and will resume performance of its obligations as soon as practicable.

 

Article XI
Confidentiality

 

Section 11.1          Confidentiality .  The Manager shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from Kimbell Operating and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, and Kimbell Operating shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from the Manager and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, except in each case for disclosures (a) to comply with applicable Laws, (b) to such Party’s Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, advisers or representatives, but only if the recipients of such information have agreed to be bound by the provisions of this Article XI , (c) of information that such Party has received from a source independent of the other Party and that such Party reasonably believes such source obtained without breach of any obligation of confidentiality, (d) to such Party’s existing and prospective lenders, existing and prospective investors, attorneys, accountants, consultants and other representatives with a need to know such information (including a need to know for such Party’s own purposes), provided, however , that such Party shall be responsible for such person’s use and disclosure of any such information, or (e) of information that is already known to the public through no violation of this Agreement or any other confidentiality agreement of the disclosing Party.

 

Section 11.2          Return of Confidential Information .  Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, each Party shall, and shall cause its employees and representatives to, promptly return to the other Party all Confidential Information it received from such other Party, including all copies thereof, in its possession or control, or destroy or purge its own system and files of any such Confidential Information (to the extent practicable) and deliver to such other Party a written certificate signed by an officer of such Party that such destruction and purging have been carried out.

 

Article XII
Notices

 

Any notice, request, instruction, correspondence or other document to be given hereunder by any Party to another Party (each, a “ Notice ”) shall be in writing and delivered in person or by courier service requiring acknowledgment of receipt of delivery or mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or by e-mail, as follows, provided that copies to be delivered below shall not be required for effective notice and shall not constitute notice:

 

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If to Kimbell Operating, addressed to:

 

Kimbell Operating Company, LLC

777 Taylor Street, Suite 810

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: R. Davis Ravnaas

Email: davis@kimbellrp.com

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

Baker Botts L.L.P.

910 Louisiana Street

Houston, Texas  77002

Attention: Jason A. Rocha

Email: jason.rocha@bakerbotts.com

 

If to the Manager, addressed to:

 

Duncan Management, LLC

P.O. Box 671099

Dallas, TX 75367-1099

Attention: Benny D. Duncan

Email: bduncan@trunkbay.net

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

Haynes and Boone, LLP

2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700

Dallas, Texas 75219

Attention: Bruce Newsome

Email: bruce.newsome@haynesboone.com

 

Notice given by personal delivery, courier service or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt.  Notice sent by e-mail (including e-mail of a PDF attachment) shall be deemed to have been given and received at the time of transmission.  Any Party may change any address to which Notice is to be given to it by giving Notice as provided above of such change of address.

 

Article XIII
Miscellaneous

 

Section 13.1          No Waiver .  No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (regardless of whether similar), nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided.

 

Section 13.2          Amendment .  No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless made in writing and signed by both of the Parties.

 

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Section 13.3          Severability .  If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of 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 economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party.  Upon such determination that any term or other provision 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 by this Agreement are consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

Section 13.4          Assignment .  Neither Party may assign, transfer or otherwise alienate this Agreement or any of its rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) without the consent of the other Party.  Any attempted assignment, transfer or alienation in violation of this Agreement shall be null, void and ineffective.

 

Section 13.5          Further Assurances .  Each Party will, at the request of the other Party, execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such document and instruments as may be necessary to make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Section 13.6          Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or other electronic transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

 

Section 13.7          Construction .

 

(a)           The division of this Agreement into articles, sections and other portions and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to an “Article” or “Section” followed by a number or a letter refer to the specified Article or Section of this Agreement.  The Schedules attached to this Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement and form part hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to a “Schedule” followed by a letter refer to the specified Schedule to this Agreement.  The terms “this Agreement,” “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular Article, Section or other portion hereof.

 

(b)           Unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires, (i) all references to “dollars” or “$” mean United States dollars, (ii) words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and words importing any gender shall include all genders, (iii) “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation,” and (iv) all words used as accounting terms shall have the meanings assigned to them under United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis and as amended from time to time.  If any date on which any action is required to be taken hereunder by any of the Parties hereto is not a Business Day, such action shall be required to be taken on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day.  Reference to any Party hereto is also a reference to such Party’s permitted successors and assigns.

 

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(c)           The Parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement.  No provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in favor of, or against, any of the Parties to this Agreement by reason of the extent to which any such Party or its counsel participated in the drafting thereof or by reason of the extent to which any such provision is inconsistent with any prior draft of this Agreement, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any Party hereto.  This Agreement will not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law.

 

Section 13.8          Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial .  This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflict of Laws rule or principle that might refer the governance or the construction of this Agreement to the Law of another jurisdiction.  If any provision of this Agreement or its application to any Person or circumstance is held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other Persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby, and such provision will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by Law.  IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT LOCATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS UPON IT, CONSENT THAT ALL SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY BE MADE BY FIRST CLASS REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, DIRECTED TO IT AS THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XII , AGREES THAT SUCH SERVICE SO MADE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE COMPLETED UPON ACTUAL RECEIPT THEREOF, AND WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION OR VENUE OF, AND WAIVES ANY MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE FROM, ANY OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE OR DEFEND ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DOCUMENT EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.

 

Section 13.9          No Third Party Beneficiaries .  Except for the rights of Indemnified Parties hereunder, nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person (other than Kimbell Operating, the Manager, any Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Manager providing Services hereunder, and Subsidiaries or Affiliates of Kimbell Operating receiving Services hereunder, or their respective successors or permitted assigns) any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement, and no Person (except as so specified) shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

Section 13.10       Entire Agreement .  This Agreement and the Schedules hereto constitute the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on, and effective as of, the date first written above:

 

 

DUNCAN MANAGEMENT, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Benny D. Duncan

 

 

Name: Benny D. Duncan

 

 

Title: Manager

 

 

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Name: R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Title: President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Signature Page to Management Services Agreement

 



 

SCHEDULE A

 

SERVICES

 

This schedule sets forth certain Services that may be required from the Manager with respect to the Serviced Properties. The provision of any Services shall in all respects be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

(a)           Subject to the restrictions contained in  subsection (b) below, the Manager shall perform the following functions relating to the Serviced Properties on behalf of the Partnership Group in its management thereof:

 

(i)            negotiate and enter into any division order, new oil and gas lease, release of oil and gas lease, easement and right-of-way agreement, transfer order, ratification, production sharing agreement, stipulation of interests, seismic permit, unitization agreement, or pooling order or agreement, in each case, with respect to the Serviced Properties;

 

(ii)           electronically scan, catalog and file all contracts, agreements, assignments;

 

(iii)          electronically scan and catalog all land files on the Manager’s server and store hard copies of all land files at the Manager’s office;

 

(iv)          resolve title issues with respect to the Serviced Properties, including negotiating and entering into any corrective assignment or deed, affidavit, amended lease or stipulation of interests;

 

(v)           receive, hold and disburse payments and funds from the Serviced Properties including revenues from production or other transactions relating to the Serviced Properties and render the necessary auditing, accounting and bookkeeping services generally required for the proper management of the business and affairs of the Partnership Group with respect to the Serviced Properties (the Manager shall have a fiduciary duty to the Partnership Group with respect to the maintenance and safekeeping of the Partnership Group’s funds);

 

(vi)          receive and disburse to the Partnership Group all royalty and other production payments, bonus payments, delay rentals or any other payments related to the Serviced Properties;

 

(vii)         monitor drilling and production activity on the Serviced Properties to ensure that revenues submitted correlate with the actual production and property;

 

(viii)        timely pay ad valorem taxes and other expenses related to the Serviced Properties and assist in preparing all federal and state tax forms relating to same (excluding the annual tax returns of any member of the Partnership Group; provided, however, the Manager will assist in gathering all data necessary, in any format requested by the Partnership Group, in the Partnership Group’s, or its accountant’s, preparation of such income tax returns);

 

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(ix)          review all tax tapes provided by tax consultant to ensure accurate ownership in Serviced Properties is being assessed and taxed correctly;

 

(x)           review annual appraised values of Serviced Properties and protest such values, if needed;

 

(xi)          provide title documents, as needed, to ad valorem tax consultant, to ensure the records of the County Tax Assessor and Appraisal office records are correct;

 

(xii)         electronically scan all checks received for funds from the Serviced Properties and maintain and update royalty payment and division order files;

 

(xiii)        setup all new division orders and property records in Wolfepak and assist the Bank of Texas (or any successor thereto) with any questions regarding the processing of oil and gas revenue receipts;

 

(xiv)        manage and direct all immaterial activities incidental to the Serviced Properties that are not involved in any category of the duties listed above;

 

(xv)         assist with, manage and, upon Kimbell Operating’s written approval, enter into a financial review for the Serviced Properties on behalf of the Partnership Group;

 

(xvi)        prepare, coordinate and conduct meetings with members of the Partnership Group as requested to discuss, without limitation, status of the Serviced Properties, accounting matters, any open issues from previous meetings, any approvals required by the Partnership Group hereunder, any claims relating to the Serviced Properties, and recommendations by the Manager relating to the Serviced Properties;

 

(xvii)       prepare and deliver reports reasonably requested by the Partnership Group with respect to the Serviced Properties, including with respect to accounting matters, approval required by the Partnership Group hereunder, any claims relating to the Serviced Properties or any recommendations by the Manager relating to the Serviced Properties, or any other reports reasonably requested by the Partnership Group with respect to the Serviced Properties;

 

(xviii)      provide executive and administrative personnel, office space and office services required in rendering the Services;

 

(xix)        assist in compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to the Partnership Group in respect of the Serviced Properties;

 

(xx)         Use commercially reasonable efforts to cause expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Partnership Group to be commercially reasonable or

 

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commercially customary and within any budgeted parameters or expense guidelines set by the Partnership Group from time to time; and

 

(xxi)        perform such other services as may be required from time to time for management and other activities relating to the Serviced Properties;

 

(b)           Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, the Manager may not:

 

(i)            incur indebtedness, borrow or lend money for the Serviced Properties;

 

(ii)           create any lien or encumbrance on the Serviced Properties or any proceeds therefrom except those arising under any operating agreements, division orders, oil and gas leases (“ Documents ”) or other similar documents which are usual and customary and are intended to perform the same basic functions as the Documents;

 

(iii)          sell, convey, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Serviced Property;

 

(iv)          execute any indemnification agreement binding on the Partnership Group or the Serviced Properties in any way except those arising under any Documents or other similar documents which are usual and customary and in the ordinary course of business;

 

(v)           make any elections or take any actions, without the Partnership Group’s prior written approval, that would result in any member of the Partnership Group acquiring a working interest or cost-bearing interest in any property;

 

(vi)          take any other action not in the ordinary course of business; or

 

(vii)         agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

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SCHEDULE B

 

SERVICED PROPERTIES

 

All of the following properties described in that certain Contribution, Conveyance, Assignment and Assumption Agreement (the “ Contribution Agreement ”), dated as of December 20, 2016, by and among the Partnership, Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC and other persons named therein:

 

The assets contained in the following “Acquisitions” set forth on Exhibit C of the Contribution Agreement:

 

Acquisition

 

Property Description of the Contributed Assets

Trunk Bay Royalty Partners

 

See Schedule 35 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Eagle (Trunk Bay)

 

See Schedule 36 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Oil Nut Bay Royalty Partners

 

See Schedule 37 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Concord (Oil Nut)

 

See Schedule 37 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Briscoe Ranch (Oil Nut)

 

See Schedule 37 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Bitter End

 

See Schedule 38 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Robro

 

See Schedule 39 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Gorda Sound

 

See Schedule 40 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Cascade (Gorda Sound)

 

See Schedule 40 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

 

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SCHEDULE C

 

MANAGER’S AUTHORITY

 

The Manager shall have the authority to act as agent and attorney-in-fact for the Partnership Group with respect to the Serviced Properties for the following purposes:

 

1.               Subject to Paragraph 2 below, the Manager may (i) assist in resolving certain title issues with respect to the Serviced Properties, including negotiating and entering into any corrective assignment or deed, affidavit, amended lease or stipulation of interests; (ii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group oil, gas and/or mineral leases, release of oil, gas and/or mineral leases, easements and right-of-way agreements, pooling agreements, unitization agreements, communitization agreements, production sharing agreements, seismic permits, or stipulations of interests,  (iii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group division orders, corrective assignments or deeds, affidavits, amended leases, stipulations of interest or any other similar instruments necessary for the payment of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by such the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; (iv) execute, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of the Partnership Group transfer orders or any other similar instruments necessary for the transfer of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; provided that such instruments direct payment of such proceeds to the Partnership Group at such address as the Partnership Group may direct; and (v) the Manager is empowered to receive and disburse to the Partnership Group all royalty and other production payments, bonus payments, delay rentals or any other payments related to the Serviced Properties.

 

2.               Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1, above, the Manager shall not:

 

a.               incur indebtedness, borrow or lend money for the Serviced Properties;

 

b.               create any lien or encumbrance on the Serviced Properties or any proceeds therefrom except those arising under any operating agreements, division orders, oil and gas leases (“ Documents ”) or other similar documents which are usual and customary and are intended to perform the same basic functions as the Documents;

 

c.                sell, convey, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Serviced Property;

 

d.               execute any indemnification agreement binding on the Partnership Group or the Serviced Properties in any way except those arising under any Documents or other similar documents which are usual and customary and in the ordinary course of business;

 

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e.                make any elections or take any actions, without the Partnership Group’s prior written approval, that would result in any member of the Partnership Group acquiring a working interest or cost-bearing interest in any property;

 

f.                 take any other action not in the ordinary course of business; or

 

g.                agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

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SCHEDULE D

 

FORM OF LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

This Limited Power of Attorney (this “ POA ”) is made and entered into by and between KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC , a Delaware limited liability corporation, on behalf of itself and the Partnership Group (“ Principal ”), and DUNCAN MANAGEMENT, LLC , a Texas limited liability company (“ Agent ”), to be effective for all purposes as of February 8, 2017 (the “ Effective Date ”).

 

W HEREAS, Principal has engaged Agent to perform certain management services with respect to certain assets (the “ Serviced Properties ”, which, for the avoidance of doubt, include those assets described in the assignment or conveyance to which this POA is attached) for Principal and for and on behalf of Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”), and its affiliates (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC and Principal), but excluding any partner, member or owner of the Partnership (collectively, the “ Partnership Group ”);

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed, and the mutual benefits to be derived by each party hereunder and the mutual covenants contained herein, Principal and Agent hereby agree as follows:

 

1.               Limited Powers.

 

a.               Subject to Paragraph (b) below, Agent may (i) assist in resolving certain title issues with respect to the Serviced Properties, including negotiating and entering into any corrective assignment or deed, affidavit, amended lease or stipulation of interests; (ii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group oil, gas and/or mineral leases, release of oil, gas and/or mineral leases, easements and right-of-way agreements, pooling agreements, unitization agreements, communitization agreements, production sharing agreements, seismic permits, or stipulations of interests,  (iii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group division orders, corrective assignments or deeds, affidavits, amended leases, stipulations of interest or any other similar instruments necessary for the payment of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by such the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; (iv) execute, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of the Partnership Group transfer orders or any other similar instruments necessary for the transfer of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; provided that such instruments direct payment of such proceeds to the Partnership Group at such address as the

 

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Partnership Group may direct; and (v) Agent is empowered to receive and disburse to the Partnership Group all royalty and other production payments, bonus payments, delay rentals or any other payments related to the Serviced Properties.

 

b.               Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1, above, Agent shall not:

 

i.                   incur indebtedness, borrow or lend money for the Serviced Properties;

 

ii.                create any lien or encumbrance on the Serviced Properties or any proceeds therefrom except those arising under any operating agreements, division orders, oil and gas leases (“ Documents ”) or other similar documents which are usual and customary and are intended to perform the same basic functions as the Documents;

 

iii.             sell, convey, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Serviced Property;

 

iv.            execute any indemnification agreement binding on the Partnership Group or the Serviced Properties in any way except those arising under any Documents or other similar documents which are usual and customary and in the ordinary course of business;

 

v.               make any elections or take any actions, without the Partnership Group’s prior written approval, that would result in any member of the Partnership Group acquiring a working interest or cost-bearing interest in any property;

 

vi.            take any other action not in the ordinary course of business; or

 

vii.         agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

2.               Revocation and Termination. Principal has the power to revoke this POA at any time by Principal’s written revocation delivered to Agent.

 

3.               No General Power of Appointment . Any authority granted to Agent herein shall be limited so as to prevent this Agent to be subject to or be taxed on Principal’s income.

 

4.               Ratification. Principal hereby ratifies and confirms all that Agent shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this POA and the rights and powers granted herein.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this POA has been executed by the undersigned duly authorized representatives of Principal to be effective for all purposes as of the Effective Date set forth above.

 

PRINCIPAL :

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 

By:

 

 

Name: R. Davis Ravnaas

 

Title: President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGENT :

 

 

 

 

DUNCAN MANAGEMENT, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

Name: Benny D. Duncan

 

Title: Manager

 

 

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Exhibit 10.4

 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

by and between

 

K3 ROYALTIES, LLC

 

AND

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 



 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This Management Services Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is effective as of February 8, 2017 (“ Effective Date ”) by and between K3 Royalties, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “ Manager ”), and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Kimbell Operating ”). The Manager and Kimbell Operating are sometimes referred to in this Agreement each as a “ Party ” and collectively as the “ Parties .”

 

WHEREAS, prior to the Effective Date, the Manager or an Affiliate (as defined herein) thereof provided certain management services with respect to the Serviced Properties (as defined herein);

 

WHEREAS, Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”), engaged Kimbell Operating to provide certain services to the Partnership pursuant to that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between the Partnership and Kimbell Operating; and

 

WHEREAS, during the Term (as defined herein), Kimbell Operating desires to engage the Manager to provide or cause to be provided (i) certain Management Services (as defined herein) and (ii) certain Acquisition Services (as defined herein), and the Manager is willing to undertake such Management Services and such Acquisition Services, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above and the respective covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement, as well as other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

 

Article I
Definitions

 

As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below:

 

Acquisition ” shall mean any acquisition or series of acquisitions by any member of the Partnership Group of (a) all or substantially all of the interest in any company or business (whether by a purchase of assets, purchase of equity, merger or otherwise) or (b) any mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties, in each case, occurring after the Effective Date.

 

Acquisition Services ” shall mean, with respect to the identification, evaluation and recommendation of opportunities for an Acquisition and any related negotiation of such opportunities, including those services described in Part I of Schedule A .

 

Additional Properties ” shall mean any oil and natural gas assets or related interests that are acquired by any member of the Partnership Group pursuant to an Acquisition.

 

Adjusted Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

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Adjustment Period ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Affected Party ” is defined in Article X .

 

Affiliate ” shall mean 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. As used herein, the term “control” shall mean the possession, direct or indirect, 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.

 

Agreement ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Business Day ” shall mean any day on which commercial banks are generally open for business in New York, New York other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day observed as a holiday in New York, New York under the Laws of the State of New York or the federal Laws of the United States of America.

 

Confidential Information ” shall mean information regarded by that Party or the Partnership Group as proprietary or confidential, including, but not limited to, information relating to such Person’s business affairs, financial information and prospects; future projects or purchases; proprietary products, materials or methodologies; data; customer lists; system or network configurations; passwords and access rights; and any other information marked as confidential or, in the case of information verbally disclosed, verbally designated as confidential.

 

Conflicts Committee ” has the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Damages ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Direct Expenses ” is defined in Section 2.2(b) .

 

Documents ” is defined in Schedule A .

 

Effective Date ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Existing Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Extension ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Force Majeure ” shall mean an event or circumstance that prevents a Party from performing its obligations under this Agreement, but only if the event or circumstance: (a) is not within the reasonable control of the affected Party; (b) is not the result of the fault or negligence of the affected Party; and (c) could not, by the exercise of due diligence, have been overcome or avoided. “Force Majeure” excludes: lack of a market; unfavorable market conditions; and economic hardship.

 

GP LLC ” shall mean Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the general partner of the Partnership.

 

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Governmental Entity ” shall mean any (a) multinational, federal, national, provincial, territorial, state, regional, municipal, local or other government, governmental or public department, central bank, court, tribunal, arbitral body, commission, administrative agency, board, bureau or agency, domestic or foreign, (b) subdivision, agent, commission, board, or authority of any of the foregoing, or (c) quasi-governmental or private body exercising any regulatory, expropriation or taxing authority under, or for the account of, any of the foregoing, in each case, that has jurisdiction or authority with respect to the applicable Party.

 

Indemnified Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Initial Serviced Properties ” shall mean any oil and natural gas assets or related interests that are acquired by the Partnership Group on and as of the Effective Date.

 

Initial Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Kimbell Operating ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Law ” shall mean all statutes, regulations, statutory rules, orders, judgments, decrees and terms and conditions of any grant of approval, permission, authority, permit or license of any court, Governmental Entity, statutory body or self-regulatory authority (including the New York Stock Exchange).

 

Manager ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Manager Entities ” shall mean the Manager, BJF Royalties, LLC, Steward Royalties, LLC and Taylor Companies Mineral Management, LLC.

 

Manager Indemnitees ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Management Services ” shall mean, with respect to the Serviced Properties, those services described in Part II of Schedule A .

 

New Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

New Services Fee Effective Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

Notice ” is defined in Article XII .

 

Partnership ” is defined in the recitals.

 

Partnership Agreement ” shall mean that certain First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, dated as of the date hereof, as amended from time to time.

 

Partnership Group ” shall mean the Partnership and its Affiliates (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Kimbell Operating); provided , that “Partnership Group” and any reference to

 

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a “member of the Partnership Group” shall not include any partner, member or owner of the Partnership.

 

Party ” and “ Parties ” are defined in the preamble.

 

Payment Amount ” is defined in Section 2.2(b) .

 

Person ” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, venture capital fund, limited liability company, association, trust, estate, group, corporate body, corporation, unincorporated association or organization, Governmental Entity, syndicate or other entity.

 

Redetermination Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Serviced Properties ” shall mean those the Initial Serviced Properties and any Additional Properties.

 

Services ” is defined in Section 2.1(a) .

 

Services Fee ” is defined in Section 2.2(a) .

 

Sponsors ” shall mean Rochelle Royalties, LLC, BGT Investments LLC and Double Eagle Interests, LLC.

 

Subsidiary ” or “ Subsidiaries ” shall mean, 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 partner of such partnership, but only if such Person, one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, or a combination thereof, controls such partnership on the date of determination; 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.

 

Tax ” is defined in Section 3.4 .

 

Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Termination Amount ” is defined in Section 4.6 .

 

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Article II
Services

 

Section 2.1                                     Scope of Services; Standard of Care .

 

(a)                                  Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Kimbell Operating hereby engages the Manager, acting directly or through its Affiliates and their respective employees, agents, contractors or independent third parties, to provide or cause to be provided the Management Services and the Acquisition Services (collectively, the “ Services ”), and the Manager hereby accepts such engagement and agrees to perform the Services consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  The Services to be provided hereunder shall be performed with that degree of care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent Person involved in the acquisition, development and management of mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties comparable to those of the Serviced Properties would exercise.

 

(b)                                  During the Term of this Agreement, in the event any member of the Partnership Group pursues a potential Acquisition, the Manager Entities or their respective Affiliates designated by them shall have the exclusive right to provide any Acquisition Services necessary in connection with such Acquisition, and Kimbell Operating shall refrain from employing, engaging or using any other Person to perform such Acquisition Services without the prior written consent of the Manager Entities.

 

(c)                                   In the event any member of the Partnership Group acquires any Additional Properties, the Manager shall have the exclusive right to provide, and the scope of the Management Services set forth in Schedule A shall be expanded to encompass, any additional Management Services reasonably required with respect to such Additional Properties, and Kimbell Operating shall refrain from employing, engaging or using any other Person to perform such additional Management Services without the prior written consent of the Manager.

 

Section 2.2                                     Payment Amount .

 

(a)                                  As consideration for the Services rendered hereunder, Kimbell Operating shall pay to the Manager each month, in advance, a fee that shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs (including its own overhead and general and administrative costs and expenses and those of its Affiliates) to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services and that may be adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5 (the “ Services Fee ”).  The initial Services Fee shall be $ 10,000 per month.  For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Services Fee include any Tax passed on to Kimbell Operating pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof.

 

(b)                                  To the extent not otherwise reimbursed or paid to the Manager, Kimbell Operating shall also reimburse the Manager for all other reasonable third party out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, third-party expenses and expenditures) that the Manager incurs on behalf of Kimbell Operating in providing the Services, excluding, however, the Manager’s or its Affiliates’ overhead or general or administrative expenses (the “ Direct Expenses ” and, together with the Services Fee, the “ Payment Amount ”).

 

Section 2.3                                     Scope .

 

(a)                                  The Manager shall not sell, convey, assign, transfer, encumber (or permit to be encumbered), or otherwise dispose of any of the Serviced Properties without the express written consent of Kimbell Operating, and except as provided in Schedule A , the Manager shall have no authority with respect to the Serviced Properties.  Except as provided in Schedule A , in

 

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providing, or causing to be provided, the Services, in no event shall the Manager be obligated to do any of the following: (i) maintain the employment of any specific employee or hire additional employees; (ii) purchase, lease or license any additional equipment (including computer equipment, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, machinery, vehicles, tools and other tangible personal property) or software; (iii) make modifications to its existing systems or software; or (iv) pay any costs related to the transfer or conversion of data of the Partnership Group; provided , however , that, in the event that any employees that are engaged in the provision of Services cease working for the Manager or are reassigned to other work by the Manager, the Manager shall make reasonable efforts to replace such employees or otherwise to have the duties performed by such employees in connection with the Services continue to be provided, and that the Manager shall make or cause to be made such repairs or modifications as are reasonably necessary to keep the equipment, systems or software used in providing the Services in working order. The Manager shall not be required to perform Services hereunder that conflict with any applicable Law, contract or permit or policies of the Manager or to which the Manager is subject relating to business conduct and ethical practices.

 

(b)                                  At all times during the performance of the Services, all Persons performing such Services (including agents, temporary employees, independent third parties and consultants) shall be construed as being independent from the Partnership Group, and such Persons shall not be considered or deemed to be an employee of the Partnership Group nor entitled to any employee benefits of the Partnership Group as a result of this Agreement.  The responsibility of such Persons is to perform the Services in accordance with this Agreement and, as necessary, to advise Kimbell Operating in connection therewith, and such Persons shall not be responsible for decision-making on behalf of the Partnership Group.  Such Persons shall be not be deemed to be under the management or direction of the Partnership Group.

 

Section 2.4                                     Prohibited Activities .  The Manager shall not undertake any activity that would (a) violate any applicable Law in any material respect that would result in adverse consequences for the Partnership Group or any Serviced Property or (b) violate, in any material respect, any contracts, leases, orders, security instruments and other agreements to which, to the Manager’s knowledge, a member of the Partnership Group is bound.

 

Section 2.5                                     Cooperation; Access .  The Manager and Kimbell Operating shall cooperate with one another and provide such further assistance as the other Party may reasonably request in connection with the provision of Services hereunder.  During the Term and for so long as any Services are being provided with respect to the Serviced Properties by the Manager, each of the Parties will provide the other Party and its authorized representatives reasonable access, during regular business hours upon reasonable notice, to it and its employees, representatives, facilities and books and records as the other Party and its representatives may reasonably request in order to perform and receive the Services.

 

Section 2.6                                     No Comingling of Assets; Remittance of Amounts Collected .  To the extent the Manager shall have charge or possession of any of the Partnership Group’s assets in connection with the provision of the Services pursuant to this Agreement, the Manager shall (a) hold such assets in the name and for the benefit of the appropriate member of the Partnership Group and (b) separately maintain, and not commingle, such assets with any assets of the Manager or any other Person.  The Manager shall remit to the applicable member of the

 

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Partnership Group any and all amounts collected with respect to the Serviced Properties within no later than 30 days of receipt of such amounts.

 

Article III
Invoicing and Payment

 

Section 3.1                                     Invoicing .  Within 30 days after the end of each month, the Manager will provide Kimbell Operating with an invoice reflecting the Direct Expenses incurred in such month. The invoice shall set forth in reasonable detail for the period covered by such invoice the following information: (a) all Direct Expenses incurred or payments made by the Manager on behalf of Kimbell Operating or the Serviced Properties and (b) the basis, in reasonable detail, for the calculation of such Direct Expenses.  On or before the first day of each month during the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager the Services Fee for such month and all Direct Expenses, if any, invoiced to Kimbell Operating in the immediately preceding month; provided, that with respect to the payment to be made for the first month of the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager, on or before the Effective Date, the pro-rated portion of the Services Fee for such month for the period of time from and including the Effective Date to the end of such month. Neither Party shall have a right of set-off against the other Party for any amounts due or to become due hereunder.

 

Section 3.2                                     Objection . Kimbell Operating may object to any expense or cost included on an invoice, including on the ground that the same was not a reasonable or appropriate cost incurred by the Manager in connection with the Services; provided, that such objection is made in writing to the Manager within 30 days following the date of Kimbell Operating’s receipt of the disputed invoice. The Parties shall, during the 15 days after such notice, use their commercially reasonable efforts to reach agreement on the disputed items or amounts. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement within such period, the issue shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 . Notwithstanding the forgoing, Kimbell Operating shall pay the Manager the Payment Amount owed to the Manager when due. Such payment shall not be deemed a waiver of the right of Kimbell Operating to recoup any contested portion of any amount so paid.

 

Section 3.3                                     Error Correction .  The Manager shall make adjustments to charges as required to reflect the discovery of errors or omissions in charges; provided, however , that any errors or omissions the correction of which would result in additional or increased charges or fees for Services must be corrected within one year after the date of the related invoice.

 

Section 3.4                                     Taxes .  All transfer taxes, excises, fees or other charges (including value added, sales, use or receipts taxes, but not including a tax on or measured by the income, net or gross revenues, business activity or capital of the Manager), or any increase therein, now or hereafter imposed directly or indirectly by Law, which the Manager is required to pay or incur in connection with the provision of Services hereunder (“ Tax ”), shall be passed on to Kimbell Operating as an explicit surcharge and shall be paid by Kimbell Operating in addition to any payment to cover expenses and costs related to Services provided. If Kimbell Operating submits to the Manager a timely and valid resale or other exemption certificate reasonably acceptable to the Manager and sufficient to support the exemption from Tax, then such Tax will not be added to the fee pursuant to Section 3.1 ; provided, however , that if the Manager is ever required to pay

 

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such Tax, Kimbell Operating will promptly reimburse the Manager for such Tax, including any interest, penalties and attorney’s fees related thereto.  The Parties will cooperate to minimize the imposition of any Taxes.

 

Section 3.5                                     Adjustment to Services Fee .

 

(a)                                  The Services Fee shall be subject to redetermination and adjustment, which may result in an increase or decrease of the Services Fee, on January 1, 2018 and subsequently thereafter on each January 1 of each calendar year beginning January 1, 2019 (each such date, a “ Redetermination Date ”). On or about 30 days prior to each Redetermination Date, the Manager shall prepare and deliver to Kimbell Operating a written proposal for the Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, together with all appropriate backup material and documents supporting the recommendation for the proposed Services Fee.  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the proposed Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, which Services Fee shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs and expenses to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services to Kimbell Operating. Pending the final determination of the Services Fee for the next succeeding period, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the Redetermination Date (the “ Existing Services Fee ”).  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the Services Fee for the succeeding period (such fee, the “ Adjusted Services Fee ”), the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such Adjusted Services Fee is greater than the Existing Services Fee, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for the period starting on the Redetermination Date if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date and ending on the date of final determination of the Adjusted Services Fee (the “ Adjustment Period ”) minus (2) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period or (B) if such Adjusted Services Fee is less than the Existing Services Fee, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period minus (2) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for such Adjustment Period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date.  The Services Fee (as adjusted pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence) will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to this Section 3.5(a) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the Services Fee for the next succeeding period pursuant to this Section 3.5(a)  within 30 days following the Redetermination Date, the issue and the amount of the Adjusted Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(b)                                  In the event of (x) the sale or disposition of any of the Serviced Properties or (y) the provision of additional Management Services by the Manager (including with respect to any Additional Properties), the Services Fee shall be reduced, in the case of a sale or disposition of Serviced Properties, or increased, in the case of the provision of additional Management Services (such fee, the “ New Services Fee ”).  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the New Services Fee, which shall become effective in the month (i) immediately following the consummation of any such sale or disposition or (ii) during which the provision of additional Management Services commences, as applicable (the “ New Services Fee Effective Date ”).  If the Parties have not agreed upon the New Services Fee

 

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prior to the New Services Fee Effective Date, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the New Services Fee Effective Date.  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the New Services Fee, the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such New Services Fee is greater than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date or (B) if such New Services Fee is less than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date. The New Services Fee will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5(b) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the New Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5(b)  within 30 days following the New Services Fee Effective Date, the issue and the New Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(c)                                   Notwithstanding the foregoing and for the avoidance of doubt, if Kimbell Operating and the Manager agree to increase the Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5 , any such increase shall be subject to approval by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 3.6                                     Dispute Resolution .  If the Parties are unable to resolve a dispute regarding (a) the objection to any expense or cost included on an invoice pursuant to Section 3.2 or (b) the amount of an adjustment to the Services Fee pursuant to Section 3.5 , any Party may refer the matter to arbitration in Tarrant County, Texas before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures.  Arbitration pursuant to this Section 3.6 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for any dispute arising pursuant to Section 3.2 and Section 3.5 of this Agreement.  All other disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by Section 13.8 hereof.

 

Article IV
Term and Termination

 

Section 4.1                                     Term .  The initial term of this Agreement will be for a period of five years, commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date (“ Initial Term ”). At the conclusion of the Initial Term, the term of this Agreement will automatically extend from year-to-year (each, an “ Extension ”) (the Initial Term and any Extension(s), the “ Term ”), unless terminated by either Party with at least 90 days’ notice prior to the end of such term, as extended.

 

Section 4.2                                     Termination for Convenience .  The Manager may, effective any time after the second anniversary of the Effective Date and upon at least 180 days’ notice to Kimbell Operating, terminate this Agreement or the provision of any Service.

 

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Section 4.3                                     Termination upon Change of Control .  Kimbell Operating or the Manager may terminate this Agreement if, at any time, the Sponsors or their respective Affiliates no longer control GP LLC by providing the other Party with at least 90 days’ notice of its election to terminate this Agreement.

 

Section 4.4                                     Termination for Default .

 

(a)                                  Kimbell Operating will be in default if:

 

(i)                                      it fails to perform any of its material obligations set forth in this Agreement and such failure is not cured within 15 Business Days after notice thereof (which notice will describe such failure in reasonable detail) is received by Kimbell Operating; or

 

(ii)                                   it (A) files a petition or otherwise commences, authorizes or acquiesces in the commencement of a proceeding or cause of action under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar Law, or has any such petition filed or commenced against it, (B) makes an assignment or any general arrangement for the benefit of creditors, (C) otherwise becomes bankrupt or insolvent (however evidenced), (D) has a liquidator, administrator, receiver, trustee, conservator or similar official appointed with respect to it or any substantial portion of its property or assets, or (E) is generally unable to pay its debts as they fall due.

 

(b)                                  The Manager will be in default upon the occurrence of any gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Manager in performing the Services resulting in material harm to the Partnership Group, following 15 Business Days’ notice from Kimbell Operating to the Manager.

 

(c)                                   If Kimbell Operating is in default as described in Section 4.4(a) , the Manager may: (i) terminate this Agreement upon notice to Kimbell Operating; (ii) withhold any payments due to Kimbell Operating under this Agreement; and (iii) pursue any other remedy at law or in equity.  If the Manager is in default as described in Section 4.4(b) , Kimbell Operating may:  (x) terminate this Agreement upon notice to the Manager; and (y) withhold any payments due to the Manager under this Agreement.

 

Section 4.5                                     Effect of Termination .  Upon termination of this Agreement, all rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement will terminate; provided , however , termination will not affect or excuse the performance of either Party under any provision of this Agreement that by its terms survives termination. The following provisions of this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement indefinitely: Article VII , Article VIII , Article IX , Article XI and Article XIII .

 

Section 4.6                                     Costs of Termination . If this Agreement is terminated by Kimbell Operating for any reason other than the Manager’s default pursuant to Section  4.4 , then any reasonable costs and expenses actually incurred by the Manager in connection with such termination (the “ Termination Amount ”) shall be reimbursed to the Manager by Kimbell Operating; provided , however , that the Manager shall provide (i) reasonable advance notice to

 

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Kimbell Operating of the incurrence of any such costs and expenses and (ii) reasonable detail regarding the calculation of such costs and expenses.

 

Article V
Representations and Warranties

 

Section 5.1                                     Representations and Warranties of the Manager .  The Manager represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)                                  It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)                                  This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

(c)                                   The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Section 5.2                                     Representations and Warranties of Kimbell Operating .  Kimbell Operating represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)                                  It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)                                  This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

(c)                                   The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Article VI
Relationship of the Parties

 

This Agreement does not form a partnership or joint venture between the Parties. This Agreement does not make the Manager an agent or a legal representative of Kimbell Operating and the Manager will not assume or create any obligation, liability or responsibility, expressed or implied, on behalf of or in the name of Kimbell Operating.  It is the intent of the Parties that with respect to performing the Services hereunder, the Manager is an independent contractor, and

 

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shall provide the Services in accordance with the reasonable instructions provided by authorized representatives of Kimbell Operating, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Article VII
Audit

 

The Manager will maintain in good order any and all books and records regarding the Services for a period of two years following the date such Services are rendered.  Kimbell Operating may, at its sole cost and expense, review or audit, or cause to be reviewed or audited, the books and records of the Manager related to this Agreement; provided, however , that all invoices provided to Kimbell Operating pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid when due regardless of whether such invoices are under review or audit pursuant to this Article VII .  The Manager will make available its relevant books and records and use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Kimbell Operating in conducting such review or audit.  The Manager shall cooperate fully and timely, and cause its accountants and other advisors to cooperate fully and timely, with any reasonable request by Kimbell Operating to produce financial statements for, or other information and materials regarding, the Serviced Properties that is necessary or appropriate for the Partnership to fully comply with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and any national securities exchange on which securities of the Partnership are listed or are proposed to be listed.  Kimbell Operating shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by the Manager in complying with any such request, including with respect to any inspection, examination or audit performed on the Partnership Group pursuant to this Article VII and including the reasonable fees and expenses of any legal counsel or financial or accounting, professional engaged by the Manager.  Kimbell Operating shall make payment of such invoiced expenses to the Manager as provided for pursuant to Section 3.1 .

 

Article VIII
Indemnification

 

Section 8.1                                     Kimbell Operating’s Agreement to Indemnify .  KIMBELL OPERATING SHALL ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR AND SHALL RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE MANAGER, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “ MANAGER INDEMNITEES ”) HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITY, DEMANDS, CLAIMS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION, ASSESSMENTS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’, EXPERTS’ AND CONSULTANTS’ FEES AND EXPENSES AS WELL AS REASONABLE COSTS OF INVESTIGATION, SAMPLING AND DEFENSE) (COLLECTIVELY, “ DAMAGES ”) RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF (A) ANY MATERIAL BREACH BY KIMBELL OPERATING OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (B) THE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OF OR LIABILITY OF ANY MEMBER OF THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP, ANY THIRD PARTY OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS AND ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH OR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.  FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, KIMBELL OPERATING’S ONLY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR ANY OTHER FAULT OF THE

 

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MANAGER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.4 .

 

Section 8.2                                     Adverse Claims.   To the extent that any indemnification claim under this Article VIII involves a claim in which the Manager and Kimbell Operating are adverse, Kimbell Operating’s rights and obligations shall be controlled by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 8.3                                     Indemnification Procedures .

 

(a)                                  If any Manager Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement (an “ Indemnified Party ”), it will promptly after it becomes aware of facts giving rise to a claim for indemnification provide notice to Kimbell Operating (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) specifying the nature of and the specific basis for such claim.  Failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying Party from any liability which such Indemnifying Party may have to any Indemnified Party or otherwise, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party has been materially prejudiced (through the forfeiture of substantive rights or defenses) by such failure.

 

(b)                                  The Indemnifying Party will 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the selection of counsel, determination of whether to appeal any decision of any court or similar authority and the settling of any such matter or any issues relating thereto; provided , however , that no such settlement will be entered into without the consent of the Indemnified Party unless it includes a full release of the Indemnified Party for 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the prompt furnishing to the Indemnifying Party of any correspondence or other notice relating thereto that the Indemnified Party may receive, permitting the names 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 8.3(c) . In no event shall the obligation of the Indemnified Party to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party be construed as imposing an obligation on the Indemnified Party to hire and pay for counsel in connection with the defense of any claims covered by the indemnification set forth in this Agreement; 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.

 

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(d)                                  In determining the amount of any losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, the gross amount of the indemnification will be reduced by (i) any cash 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 cash amounts recovered by the Indemnified Party under contractual indemnities from third Persons.

 

Section 8.4                                     Express Negligence Waiver .  THE FOREGOING INDEMNITIES ARE INTENDED TO BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST KIMBELL OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPRESS TERMS AND SCOPE THEREOF NOTWITHSTANDING ANY EXPRESS NEGLIGENCE RULE OR ANY SIMILAR DIRECTIVE THAT WOULD PROHIBIT OR OTHERWISE LIMIT INDEMNITIES BECAUSE OF THE SOLE, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR FAULT OF ANY OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES.

 

Article IX
Limitation of Liability

 

NO PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, REMOTE, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING FOR LOST REVENUES OR LOST PROFITS), INCLUDING LOSS OF FUTURE REVENUE OR INCOME, LOSS OF BUSINESS, REPUTATION OR OPPORTUNITY OR DIMINUTION  IN VALUE, WHETHER IN PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHER TORT (INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BY CONTRACT OR STATUTE, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EXCEPT FOR THE LIABILITY OF KIMBELL OPERATING IN RESPECT OF THIRD PARTY DAMAGES PURSUANT TO THE INDEMNITY IN SECTION 8.1 .

 

Article X
Force Majeure

 

To the extent either Party is prevented by Force Majeure from performing its obligations, in whole or in part, under this Agreement, and if such Party (“ Affected Party ”) gives notice and details of the Force Majeure to the other Party as soon as reasonably practicable, then the Affected Party will be excused from the performance with respect to any such obligations (other than the obligation to make payments when due). Each notice of Force Majeure sent by an Affected Party to the other Party will specify the event or circumstance of Force Majeure, the extent to which the Affected Party is unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the steps being taken by the Affected Party to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances. The non-Affected Party will not be required to perform its obligations to the Affected Party corresponding to the obligations of the Affected Party excused by Force Majeure. A Party prevented from performing its obligations due to Force Majeure will use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances and will resume performance of its obligations as soon as practicable.

 

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Article XI
Confidentiality

 

Section 11.1                              Confidentiality .  The Manager shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from Kimbell Operating and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, and Kimbell Operating shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from the Manager and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, except in each case for disclosures (a) to comply with applicable Laws, (b) to such Party’s Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, advisers or representatives, but only if the recipients of such information have agreed to be bound by the provisions of this Article XI , (c) of information that such Party has received from a source independent of the other Party and that such Party reasonably believes such source obtained without breach of any obligation of confidentiality, (d) to such Party’s existing and prospective lenders, existing and prospective investors, attorneys, accountants, consultants and other representatives with a need to know such information (including a need to know for such Party’s own purposes), provided, however , that such Party shall be responsible for such person’s use and disclosure of any such information, or (e) of information that is already known to the public through no violation of this Agreement or any other confidentiality agreement of the disclosing Party.

 

Section 11.2                              Return of Confidential Information .  Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, each Party shall, and shall cause its employees and representatives to, promptly return to the other Party all Confidential Information it received from such other Party, including all copies thereof, in its possession or control, or destroy or purge its own system and files of any such Confidential Information (to the extent practicable) and deliver to such other Party a written certificate signed by an officer of such Party that such destruction and purging have been carried out.

 

Article XII
Notices

 

Any notice, request, instruction, correspondence or other document to be given hereunder by any Party to another Party (each, a “ Notice ”) shall be in writing and delivered in person or by courier service requiring acknowledgment of receipt of delivery or mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or by e-mail, as follows, provided that copies to be delivered below shall not be required for effective notice and shall not constitute notice:

 

If to Kimbell Operating, addressed to:

Kimbell Operating Company, LLC

777 Taylor Street, Suite 810

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: R. Davis Ravnaas

Email: davis@kimbellrp.com

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

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Baker Botts L.L.P.

910 Louisiana Street

Houston, Texas  77002

Attention: Jason A. Rocha

Email: jason.rocha@bakerbotts.com

 

If to the Manager, addressed to:

 

K3 Royalties, LLC

306 West 7th Street #901

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: Mitch S. Wynne

Email: mitch@mswynne.com

 

Notice given by personal delivery, courier service or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt.  Notice sent by e-mail (including e-mail of a PDF attachment) shall be deemed to have been given and received at the time of transmission.  Any Party may change any address to which Notice is to be given to it by giving Notice as provided above of such change of address.

 

Article XIII
Miscellaneous

 

Section 13.1                              No Waiver .  No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (regardless of whether similar), nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided.

 

Section 13.2                              Amendment .  No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless made in writing and signed by both of the Parties.

 

Section 13.3                              Severability .  If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of 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 economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party.  Upon such determination that any term or other provision 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 by this Agreement are consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

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Section 13.4                              Assignment .  Neither Party may assign, transfer or otherwise alienate this Agreement or any of its rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) without the consent of the other Party.  Any attempted assignment, transfer or alienation in violation of this Agreement shall be null, void and ineffective.

 

Section 13.5                              Further Assurances .  Each Party will, at the request of the other Party, execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such document and instruments as may be necessary to make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Section 13.6                              Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or other electronic transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

 

Section 13.7                              Construction .

 

(a)                                  The division of this Agreement into articles, sections and other portions and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to an “Article” or “Section” followed by a number or a letter refer to the specified Article or Section of this Agreement.  The Schedules attached to this Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement and form part hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to a “Schedule” followed by a letter refer to the specified Schedule to this Agreement.  The terms “this Agreement,” “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular Article, Section or other portion hereof.

 

(b)                                  Unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires, (i) all references to “dollars” or “$” mean United States dollars, (ii) words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and words importing any gender shall include all genders, (iii) “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation,” and (iv) all words used as accounting terms shall have the meanings assigned to them under United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis and as amended from time to time.  If any date on which any action is required to be taken hereunder by any of the Parties hereto is not a Business Day, such action shall be required to be taken on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day.  Reference to any Party hereto is also a reference to such Party’s permitted successors and assigns.

 

(c)                                   The Parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement.  No provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in favor of, or against, any of the Parties to this Agreement by reason of the extent to which any such Party or its counsel participated in the drafting thereof or by reason of the extent to which any such provision is inconsistent with any prior draft of this Agreement, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any Party hereto.  This Agreement will not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law.

 

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Section 13.8                              Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial .  This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflict of Laws rule or principle that might refer the governance or the construction of this Agreement to the Law of another jurisdiction.  If any provision of this Agreement or its application to any Person or circumstance is held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other Persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby, and such provision will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by Law.  IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT LOCATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS UPON IT, CONSENT THAT ALL SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY BE MADE BY FIRST CLASS REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, DIRECTED TO IT AS THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XII , AGREES THAT SUCH SERVICE SO MADE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE COMPLETED UPON ACTUAL RECEIPT THEREOF, AND WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION OR VENUE OF, AND WAIVES ANY MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE FROM, ANY OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE OR DEFEND ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DOCUMENT EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.

 

Section 13.9                              No Third Party Beneficiaries .  Except for the rights of Indemnified Parties hereunder, nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person (other than Kimbell Operating, the Manager, any Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Manager providing Services hereunder, and Subsidiaries or Affiliates of Kimbell Operating receiving Services hereunder, or their respective successors or permitted assigns) any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement, and no Person (except as so specified) shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

Section 13.10                       Entire Agreement .  This Agreement and the Schedules hereto constitute the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on, and effective as of, the date first written above:

 

 

K3 ROYALTIES, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Mitch S. Wynne

 

 

Name: Mitch S. Wynne

 

 

Title: Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Name: R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Title: President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Signature Page to Management Services Agreement

 

 



 

SCHEDULE A

 

SERVICES

 

This schedule sets forth certain Services that may be required from the Manager with respect to the Serviced Properties and the identification, evaluation and recommendation of opportunities for an Acquisition and any related negotiation of such opportunities.  The provision of any Services shall in all respects be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

The Manager shall have the authority to perform the following Services:

 

1.               Assist in sourcing, evaluating and recommending Acquisitions.

 

2.               Assist with business development, investor and public relations and relationship management between private side royalty investors and the Partnership.

 

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SCHEDULE B

 

SERVICED PROPERTIES

 

All assets of the Partnership Group.

 

B- 1


Exhibit 10.5

 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

by and between

 

NAIL BAY ROYALTIES, LLC

 

AND

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 



 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This Management Services Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is effective as of February 8, 2017 (“ Effective Date ”) by and between Nail Bay Royalties, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “ Manager ”), and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Kimbell Operating ”). The Manager and Kimbell Operating are sometimes referred to in this Agreement each as a “ Party ” and collectively as the “ Parties .”

 

WHEREAS, prior to the Effective Date, the Manager or an Affiliate (as defined herein) thereof provided certain management services with respect to the Serviced Properties (as defined herein);

 

WHEREAS, Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”) engaged Kimbell Operating to provide certain services to the Partnership pursuant to that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between the Partnership and Kimbell Operating; and

 

WHEREAS, during the Term (as defined herein), Kimbell Operating desires to engage the Manager to provide or cause to be provided certain Services (as defined herein) with respect to the Serviced Properties, and the Manager is willing to undertake such Services with respect to the Serviced Properties, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above and the respective covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement, as well as other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

 

Article I
Definitions

 

As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below:

 

Adjusted Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Adjustment Period ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Affected Party ” is defined in Article X .

 

Affiliate ” shall mean 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. As used herein, the term “control” shall mean the possession, direct or indirect, 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.

 

Agreement ” is defined in the preamble.

 

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Business Day ” shall mean any day on which commercial banks are generally open for business in New York, New York other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day observed as a holiday in New York, New York under the Laws of the State of New York or the federal Laws of the United States of America.

 

Confidential Information ” shall mean information regarded by that Party or the Partnership Group as proprietary or confidential, including, but not limited to, information relating to such Person’s business affairs, financial information and prospects; future projects or purchases; proprietary products, materials or methodologies; data; customer lists; system or network configurations; passwords and access rights; and any other information marked as confidential or, in the case of information verbally disclosed, verbally designated as confidential.

 

Conflicts Committee ” has the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Damages ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Direct Expenses ” is defined in Section 2.3(b) .

 

Documents ” is defined in Schedule A .

 

Effective Date ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Existing Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Extension ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Force Majeure ” shall mean an event or circumstance that prevents a Party from performing its obligations under this Agreement, but only if the event or circumstance: (a) is not within the reasonable control of the affected Party; (b) is not the result of the fault or negligence of the affected Party; and (c) could not, by the exercise of due diligence, have been overcome or avoided. “Force Majeure” excludes: lack of a market; unfavorable market conditions; and economic hardship.

 

Governmental Entity ” shall mean any (a) multinational, federal, national, provincial, territorial, state, regional, municipal, local or other government, governmental or public department, central bank, court, tribunal, arbitral body, commission, administrative agency, board, bureau or agency, domestic or foreign, (b) subdivision, agent, commission, board, or authority of any of the foregoing, or (c) quasi-governmental or private body exercising any regulatory, expropriation or taxing authority under, or for the account of, any of the foregoing, in each case, that has jurisdiction or authority with respect to the applicable Party.

 

Indemnified Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Initial Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Kimbell Operating ” is defined in the preamble.

 

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Law ” shall mean all statutes, regulations, statutory rules, orders, judgments, decrees and terms and conditions of any grant of approval, permission, authority, permit or license of any court, Governmental Entity, statutory body or self-regulatory authority (including the New York Stock Exchange).

 

Manager ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Manager Indemnitees ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

New Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

New Services Fee Effective Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

Notice ” is defined in Article XII .

 

Partnership ” is defined in the recitals.

 

Partnership Agreement ” shall mean that certain First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, dated as of the date hereof, as amended from time to time.

 

Partnership Group ” shall mean the Partnership and its Affiliates (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Kimbell Operating); provided , that “Partnership Group” and any reference to a “member of the Partnership Group” shall not include any partner, member or owner of the Partnership.

 

Party ” and “ Parties ” are defined in the preamble.

 

Payment Amount ” is defined in Section 2.3(b) .

 

Person ” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, venture capital fund, limited liability company, association, trust, estate, group, corporate body, corporation, unincorporated association or organization, Governmental Entity, syndicate or other entity.

 

Redetermination Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Serviced Properties ” shall mean those properties described in Schedule B .

 

Services ” shall mean, with respect to the Serviced Properties, those management services described in Schedule A , as may be amended from time to time.

 

Services Fee ” is defined in Section 2.3(a) .

 

Subsidiary ” or “ Subsidiaries ” shall mean, 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

 

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general partner of such partnership, but only if such Person, one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, or a combination thereof, controls such partnership on the date of determination; 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.

 

Tax ” is defined in Section 3.4 .

 

Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Termination Amount ” is defined in Section 4.6 .

 

Article II
Services

 

Section 2.1                                     Scope of Services; Standard of Care .  Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Kimbell Operating hereby engages the Manager, acting directly or through its Affiliates and their respective employees, agents, contractors or independent third parties, to provide or cause to be provided the Services, and the Manager hereby accepts such engagement and agrees to perform the Services consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  The Services to be provided hereunder shall be performed with that degree of care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent Person involved in the acquisition, development and management of mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties comparable to those of the Serviced Properties would exercise.

 

Section 2.2                                     Appointment of the Manager .  Kimbell Operating on behalf of itself and of the Partnership Group hereby appoints the Manager as the Partnership Group’s sole and exclusive agent for the purposes set forth in Schedule C during the Term and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.  The Manager hereby accepts such appointment as the Partnership Group’s agent during the Term and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Kimbell Operating and the Manager agree that the agency created by this Agreement is coupled with an interest and is terminable only in accordance with the express provisions of this Agreement. To evidence the foregoing, Kimbell Operating shall execute a limited power of attorney in the form of Schedule D ratifying and confirming all of the powers set forth in Schedule C .

 

Section 2.3                                     Payment Amount .

 

(a)                                  As consideration for the Services rendered hereunder, Kimbell Operating shall pay to the Manager each month, in advance, a fee that shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs (including its own overhead and general and administrative costs and expenses and those of its Affiliates) to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services and that may be adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5 (the “ Services Fee ”).  The initial Services Fee shall be $ 41,961.47 per month.  For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Services Fee include any Tax passed on to Kimbell Operating pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof.

 

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(b)                                  To the extent not otherwise reimbursed or paid to the Manager, Kimbell Operating shall also reimburse the Manager for all other reasonable third party out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, third-party expenses and expenditures) that the Manager incurs on behalf of Kimbell Operating in providing the Services, excluding, however, the Manager’s or its Affiliates’ overhead or general or administrative expenses (the “ Direct Expenses ” and, together with the Services Fee, the “ Payment Amount ”).

 

Section 2.4                                     Scope .

 

(a)                                  The Manager shall not sell, convey, assign, transfer, encumber (or permit to be encumbered), or otherwise dispose of any of the Serviced Properties without the express written consent of Kimbell Operating, and except as provided in Schedule A , Schedule C or the limited power of attorney executed in accordance with Section 2.2 , the Manager shall have no authority with respect to the Serviced Properties.  Except as provided in Schedule A , in providing, or causing to be provided, the Services, in no event shall the Manager be obligated to do any of the following: (i) maintain the employment of any specific employee or hire additional employees; (ii) purchase, lease or license any additional equipment (including computer equipment, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, machinery, vehicles, tools and other tangible personal property) or software; (iii) make modifications to its existing systems or software; or (iv) pay any costs related to the transfer or conversion of data of the Partnership Group; provided , however , that, in the event that any employees that are engaged in the provision of Services cease working for the Manager or are reassigned to other work by the Manager, the Manager shall make reasonable efforts to replace such employees or otherwise to have the duties performed by such employees in connection with the Services continue to be provided, and that the Manager shall make or cause to be made such repairs or modifications as are reasonably necessary to keep the equipment, systems or software used in providing the Services in working order. The Manager shall not be required to perform Services hereunder that conflict with any applicable Law, contract or permit or policies of the Manager or to which the Manager is subject relating to business conduct and ethical practices.

 

(b)                                  At all times during the performance of the Services, all Persons performing such Services (including agents, temporary employees, independent third parties and consultants) shall be construed as being independent from the Partnership Group, and such Persons shall not be considered or deemed to be an employee of the Partnership Group nor entitled to any employee benefits of the Partnership Group as a result of this Agreement.  The responsibility of such Persons is to perform the Services in accordance with this Agreement and, as necessary, to advise Kimbell Operating in connection therewith, and such Persons shall not be responsible for decision-making on behalf of the Partnership Group.  Such Persons shall be not be deemed to be under the management or direction of the Partnership Group.

 

Section 2.5                                     Prohibited Activities .  The Manager shall not undertake any activity that would (a) violate any applicable Law in any material respect that would result in adverse consequences for the Partnership Group or any Serviced Property or (b) violate, in any material respect, any contracts, leases, orders, security instruments and other agreements to which, to the Manager’s knowledge, a member of the Partnership Group is bound.

 

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Section 2.6                                     Cooperation; Access .  The Manager and Kimbell Operating shall cooperate with one another and provide such further assistance as the other Party may reasonably request in connection with the provision of Services hereunder.  During the Term and for so long as any Services are being provided with respect to the Serviced Properties by the Manager, each of the Parties will provide the other Party and its authorized representatives reasonable access, during regular business hours upon reasonable notice, to it and its employees, representatives, facilities and books and records as the other Party and its representatives may reasonably request in order to perform and receive the Services.

 

Section 2.7                                     Remittance of Amounts Collected .  The Manager shall remit to the applicable member of the Partnership Group any and all amounts collected with respect to such member of the Partnership Group’s interest in the Serviced Properties within no later than 30 days of receipt of such amounts.

 

Article III
Invoicing and Payment

 

Section 3.1                                     Invoicing .  Within 30 days after the end of each month, the Manager will provide Kimbell Operating with an invoice reflecting the Direct Expenses incurred in such month. The invoice shall set forth in reasonable detail for the period covered by such invoice the following information: (a) all Direct Expenses incurred or payments made by the Manager on behalf of Kimbell Operating or the Serviced Properties and (b) the basis, in reasonable detail, for the calculation of such Direct Expenses.  On or before the first day of each month during the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager the Services Fee for such month and all Direct Expenses, if any, invoiced to Kimbell Operating in the immediately preceding month; provided , that with respect to the payment to be made for the first month of the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager, on or before the Effective Date, the pro-rated portion of the Services Fee for such month for the period of time from and including the Effective Date to the end of such month. Neither Party shall have a right of set-off against the other Party for any amounts due or to become due hereunder.

 

Section 3.2                                     Objection . Kimbell Operating may object to any expense or cost included on an invoice, including on the ground that the same was not a reasonable or appropriate cost incurred by the Manager in connection with the Services; provided , that such objection is made in writing to the Manager within 30 days following the date of Kimbell Operating’s receipt of the disputed invoice. The Parties shall, during the 15 days after such notice, use their commercially reasonable efforts to reach agreement on the disputed items or amounts. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement within such period, the issue shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 . Notwithstanding the forgoing, Kimbell Operating shall pay the Manager the Payment Amount owed to the Manager when due. Such payment shall not be deemed a waiver of the right of Kimbell Operating to recoup any contested portion of any amount so paid.

 

Section 3.3                                     Error Correction .  The Manager shall make adjustments to charges as required to reflect the discovery of errors or omissions in charges; provided, however , that any errors or omissions the correction of which would result in additional or increased charges or fees for Services must be corrected within one year after the date of the related invoice.

 

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Section 3.4                                     Taxes .  All transfer taxes, excises, fees or other charges (including value added, sales, ad valorem, use or receipts taxes, but not including a tax on or measured by the income, net or gross revenues, business activity or capital of the Manager), or any increase therein, now or hereafter imposed directly or indirectly by Law, which the Manager is required to pay or incur in connection with the provision of Services hereunder (“ Tax ”), shall be passed on to Kimbell Operating as an explicit surcharge and shall be paid by Kimbell Operating in addition to any payment to cover expenses and costs related to Services provided. If Kimbell Operating submits to the Manager a timely and valid resale or other exemption certificate reasonably acceptable to the Manager and sufficient to support the exemption from Tax, then such Tax will not be added to the fee pursuant to Section 3.1 ; provided, however , that if the Manager is ever required to pay such Tax, Kimbell Operating will promptly reimburse the Manager for such Tax, including any interest, penalties and attorney’s fees related thereto.  The Parties will cooperate to minimize the imposition of any Taxes.

 

Section 3.5                                     Adjustment to Services Fee .

 

(a)                                  The Services Fee shall be subject to redetermination and adjustment, which may result in an increase or decrease of the Services Fee, on January 1, 2018 and subsequently thereafter on each January 1 of each calendar year beginning January 1, 2019 (each such date, a “ Redetermination Date ”). On or about 30 days prior to each Redetermination Date, the Manager shall prepare and deliver to Kimbell Operating a written proposal for the Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, together with all appropriate backup material and documents supporting the recommendation for the proposed Services Fee.  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the proposed Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, which Services Fee shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs and expenses to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services to Kimbell Operating. Pending the final determination of the Services Fee for the next succeeding period, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the Redetermination Date (the “ Existing Services Fee ”).  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the Services Fee for the succeeding period (such fee, the “ Adjusted Services Fee ”), the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such Adjusted Services Fee is greater than the Existing Services Fee, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for the period starting on the Redetermination Date if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date and ending on the date of final determination of the Adjusted Services Fee (the “ Adjustment Period ”) minus (2) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period or (B) if such Adjusted Services Fee is less than the Existing Services Fee, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period minus (2) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for such Adjustment Period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date.  The Services Fee (as adjusted pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence) will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to this Section 3.5(a) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the Services Fee for the next succeeding period pursuant to this Section 3.5(a)  within 30 days following the Redetermination Date, the issue and the amount of the Adjusted Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

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(b)                                  In the event of (x) the sale or disposition of any of the Serviced Properties or (y) the provision of additional Services by the Manager, the Services Fee shall be reduced, in the case of a sale or disposition of Serviced Properties, or increased, in the case of the provision of additional Management Services (such fee, the “ New Services Fee ”).  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the New Services Fee, which shall become effective in the month (i) immediately following the consummation of any such sale or disposition or (ii) during which the provision of additional Management Services commences, as applicable (the “ New Services Fee Effective Date ”).  If the Parties have not agreed upon the New Services Fee prior to the New Services Fee Effective Date, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the New Services Fee Effective Date.  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the New Services Fee, the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such New Services Fee is greater than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date or (B) if such New Services Fee is less than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date. The New Services Fee will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5(b) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the New Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5(b)  within 30 days following the New Services Fee Effective Date, the issue and the New Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(c)                                   Notwithstanding the foregoing and for the avoidance of doubt, if Kimbell Operating and the Manager agree to increase the Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5 , any such increase shall be subject to approval by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 3.6                                     Dispute Resolution .  If the Parties are unable to resolve a dispute regarding (a) the objection to any expense or cost included on an invoice pursuant to Section 3.2 or (b) the amount of an adjustment to the Services Fee pursuant to Section 3.5 , any Party may refer the matter to arbitration in Tarrant County, Texas before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures.  Arbitration pursuant to this Section 3.6 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for any dispute arising pursuant to Section 3.2 and Section 3.5 of this Agreement.  All other disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by Section 13.8 hereof.

 

Article IV
Term and Termination

 

Section 4.1                                     Term .  The initial term of this Agreement will be for a period of five years, commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date (“ Initial Term ”). At the conclusion of the Initial Term, the term of this Agreement will

 

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automatically extend from year-to-year (each, an “ Extension ”) (the Initial Term and any Extension(s), the “ Term ”), unless terminated by either Party with at least 90 days’ notice prior to the end of such term, as extended.

 

Section 4.2                                     Termination for Convenience .  The Manager may, effective any time after the second anniversary of the Effective Date and upon at least 180 days’ notice to Kimbell Operating, terminate this Agreement or the provision of any Service.

 

Section 4.3                                     Termination upon Sale of Serviced Properties .  Kimbell Operating or the Manager may terminate this Agreement upon the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the Serviced Properties by providing the other Party with at least 90 days’ notice of its election to terminate this Agreement.

 

Section 4.4                                     Termination for Default .

 

(a)                                  Kimbell Operating will be in default if:

 

(i)                                      it fails to perform any of its material obligations set forth in this Agreement and such failure is not cured within 15 Business Days after notice thereof (which notice will describe such failure in reasonable detail) is received by Kimbell Operating; or

 

(ii)                                   it (A) files a petition or otherwise commences, authorizes or acquiesces in the commencement of a proceeding or cause of action under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar Law, or has any such petition filed or commenced against it, (B) makes an assignment or any general arrangement for the benefit of creditors, (C) otherwise becomes bankrupt or insolvent (however evidenced), (D) has a liquidator, administrator, receiver, trustee, conservator or similar official appointed with respect to it or any substantial portion of its property or assets, or (E) is generally unable to pay its debts as they fall due.

 

(b)                                  The Manager will be in default upon the occurrence of any gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Manager in performing the Services resulting in material harm to the Partnership Group, following 15 Business Days’ notice from Kimbell Operating to the Manager.

 

(c)                                   If Kimbell Operating is in default as described in Section 4.4(a) , the Manager may: (i) terminate this Agreement upon notice to Kimbell Operating; (ii) withhold any payments due to Kimbell Operating under this Agreement; and (iii) pursue any other remedy at law or in equity.  If the Manager is in default as described in Section 4.4(b) , Kimbell Operating may:  (x) terminate this Agreement upon notice to the Manager; and (y) withhold any payments due to the Manager under this Agreement.

 

Section 4.5                                     Effect of Termination .  Upon termination of this Agreement, all rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement will terminate; provided , however , termination will not affect or excuse the performance of either Party under any provision of this Agreement that by its terms survives termination. The following provisions of this Agreement will survive

 

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the termination of this Agreement indefinitely: Article VII , Article VIII , Article IX , Article XI and Article XIII .

 

Section 4.6                                     Costs of Termination . If this Agreement is terminated by Kimbell Operating for any reason other than the Manager’s default pursuant to Section 4.4 , then any reasonable costs and expenses actually incurred by the Manager in connection with such termination (the “ Termination Amount ”) shall be reimbursed to the Manager by Kimbell Operating; provided , however, that the Manager shall provide (i) reasonable advance notice to Kimbell Operating of the incurrence of any such costs and expenses and (ii) reasonable detail regarding the calculation of such costs and expenses.

 

Section 4.7                                     Right to Revoke Power of Attorney . Upon termination of this Agreement, the Partnership Group shall be entitled to immediately rescind, revoke and/or terminate any prior powers of attorney or similar agreements issued to Manager or its Affiliates, including the limited power of attorney attached hereto as Schedule D.

 

Article V
Representations and Warranties

 

Section 5.1                                     Representations and Warranties of the Manager .  The Manager represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)                                  It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)                                  This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

(c)                                   The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Section 5.2                                     Representations and Warranties of Kimbell Operating .  Kimbell Operating represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)                                  It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)                                  This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

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(c)                                   The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Article VI
Relationship of the Parties

 

This Agreement does not form a partnership or joint venture between the Parties.  Except as set forth in Section 2.2 , this Agreement does not make the Manager an agent or a legal representative of Kimbell Operating and the Manager will not assume or create any obligation, liability or responsibility, expressed or implied, on behalf of or in the name of Kimbell Operating.  It is the intent of the Parties that with respect to performing the Services hereunder, the Manager is an independent contractor, and shall provide the Services in accordance with the reasonable instructions provided by authorized representatives of Kimbell Operating, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Article VII
Audit

 

The Manager will maintain in good order any and all books and records regarding the Services for a period of two years following the date such Services are rendered.  Kimbell Operating may, at its sole cost and expense, review or audit, or cause to be reviewed or audited, the books and records of the Manager related to this Agreement; provided, however , that all invoices provided to Kimbell Operating pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid when due regardless of whether such invoices are under review or audit pursuant to this Article VII .  The Manager will make available its relevant books and records and use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Kimbell Operating in conducting such review or audit.  The Manager shall cooperate fully and timely, and cause its accountants and other advisors to cooperate fully and timely, with any reasonable request by Kimbell Operating to produce financial statements for, or other information and materials regarding, the Serviced Properties that is necessary or appropriate for the Partnership to fully comply with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and any national securities exchange on which securities of the Partnership are listed or are proposed to be listed.  Kimbell Operating shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by the Manager in complying with any such request, including with respect to any inspection, examination or audit performed on the Partnership Group pursuant to this Article VII and including the reasonable fees and expenses of any legal counsel or financial or accounting, professional engaged by the Manager.  Kimbell Operating shall make payment of such invoiced expenses to the Manager as provided for pursuant to Section 3.1 .

 

Article VIII
Indemnification

 

Section 8.1                                     Kimbell Operating’s Agreement to Indemnify .  KIMBELL OPERATING SHALL ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR AND SHALL RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE MANAGER, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES,

 

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OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “ MANAGER INDEMNITEES ”) HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITY, DEMANDS, CLAIMS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION, ASSESSMENTS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’, EXPERTS’ AND CONSULTANTS’ FEES AND EXPENSES AS WELL AS REASONABLE COSTS OF INVESTIGATION, SAMPLING AND DEFENSE) (COLLECTIVELY, “ DAMAGES ”) RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF (A) ANY MATERIAL BREACH BY KIMBELL OPERATING OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (B) THE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OF OR LIABILITY OF ANY MEMBER OF THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP, ANY THIRD PARTY OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS AND ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH OR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.  FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, KIMBELL OPERATING’S ONLY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR ANY OTHER FAULT OF THE MANAGER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.4 .

 

Section 8.2                                     Adverse Claims.   To the extent that any indemnification claim under this Article VIII involves a claim in which the Manager and Kimbell Operating are adverse, Kimbell Operating’s rights and obligations shall be controlled by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 8.3                                     Indemnification Procedures .

 

(a)                                  If any Manager Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement (an “ Indemnified Party ”), it will promptly after it becomes aware of facts giving rise to a claim for indemnification provide notice to Kimbell Operating (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) specifying the nature of and the specific basis for such claim.  Failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying Party from any liability which such Indemnifying Party may have to any Indemnified Party or otherwise, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party has been materially prejudiced (through the forfeiture of substantive rights or defenses) by such failure.

 

(b)                                  The Indemnifying Party will 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the selection of counsel, determination of whether to appeal any decision of any court or similar authority and the settling of any such matter or any issues relating thereto; provided , however , that no such settlement will be entered into without the consent of the Indemnified Party unless it includes a full release of the Indemnified Party for 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the prompt furnishing to the Indemnifying Party of any correspondence or other notice relating thereto that the Indemnified Party may receive, permitting the names 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

 

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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 8.3(c) . In no event shall the obligation of the Indemnified Party to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party be construed as imposing an obligation on the Indemnified Party to hire and pay for counsel in connection with the defense of any claims covered by the indemnification set forth in this Agreement; 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 losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, the gross amount of the indemnification will be reduced by (i) any cash 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 cash amounts recovered by the Indemnified Party under contractual indemnities from third Persons.

 

Section 8.4                                     Express Negligence Waiver .  THE FOREGOING INDEMNITIES ARE INTENDED TO BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST KIMBELL OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPRESS TERMS AND SCOPE THEREOF NOTWITHSTANDING ANY EXPRESS NEGLIGENCE RULE OR ANY SIMILAR DIRECTIVE THAT WOULD PROHIBIT OR OTHERWISE LIMIT INDEMNITIES BECAUSE OF THE SOLE, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR FAULT OF ANY OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES.

 

Article IX
Limitation of Liability

 

NO PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, REMOTE, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING FOR LOST REVENUES OR LOST PROFITS), INCLUDING LOSS OF FUTURE REVENUE OR INCOME, LOSS OF BUSINESS, REPUTATION OR OPPORTUNITY OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, WHETHER IN PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHER TORT (INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BY CONTRACT OR STATUTE, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EXCEPT FOR THE LIABILITY OF KIMBELL OPERATING IN RESPECT OF THIRD PARTY DAMAGES PURSUANT TO THE INDEMNITY IN SECTION 8.1 .

 

Article X
Force Majeure

 

To the extent either Party is prevented by Force Majeure from performing its obligations, in whole or in part, under this Agreement, and if such Party (“ Affected Party ”) gives notice and details of the Force Majeure to the other Party as soon as reasonably practicable, then the Affected Party will be excused from the performance with respect to any such obligations (other

 

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than the obligation to make payments when due). Each notice of Force Majeure sent by an Affected Party to the other Party will specify the event or circumstance of Force Majeure, the extent to which the Affected Party is unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the steps being taken by the Affected Party to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances. The non-Affected Party will not be required to perform its obligations to the Affected Party corresponding to the obligations of the Affected Party excused by Force Majeure. A Party prevented from performing its obligations due to Force Majeure will use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances and will resume performance of its obligations as soon as practicable.

 

Article XI
Confidentiality

 

Section 11.1                              Confidentiality .  The Manager shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from Kimbell Operating and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, and Kimbell Operating shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from the Manager and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, except in each case for disclosures (a) to comply with applicable Laws, (b) to such Party’s Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, advisers or representatives, but only if the recipients of such information have agreed to be bound by the provisions of this Article XI , (c) of information that such Party has received from a source independent of the other Party and that such Party reasonably believes such source obtained without breach of any obligation of confidentiality, (d) to such Party’s existing and prospective lenders, existing and prospective investors, attorneys, accountants, consultants and other representatives with a need to know such information (including a need to know for such Party’s own purposes), provided, however , that such Party shall be responsible for such person’s use and disclosure of any such information, or (e) of information that is already known to the public through no violation of this Agreement or any other confidentiality agreement of the disclosing Party.

 

Section 11.2                              Return of Confidential Information .  Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, each Party shall, and shall cause its employees and representatives to, promptly return to the other Party all Confidential Information it received from such other Party, including all copies thereof, in its possession or control, or destroy or purge its own system and files of any such Confidential Information (to the extent practicable) and deliver to such other Party a written certificate signed by an officer of such Party that such destruction and purging have been carried out.

 

Article XII
Notices

 

Any notice, request, instruction, correspondence or other document to be given hereunder by any Party to another Party (each, a “ Notice ”) shall be in writing and delivered in person or by courier service requiring acknowledgment of receipt of delivery or mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or by e-mail, as follows, provided that copies to be delivered below shall not be required for effective notice and shall not constitute notice:

 

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If to Kimbell Operating, addressed to:

 

Kimbell Operating Company, LLC

777 Taylor Street, Suite 810

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: R. Davis Ravnaas

Email: davis@kimbellrp.com

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

Baker Botts L.L.P.

910 Louisiana Street

Houston, Texas  77002

Attention: Jason A. Rocha

Email: jason.rocha@bakerbotts.com

 

If to the Manager, addressed to:

 

Nail Bay Royalties, LLC

P.O. Box 671099

Dallas, TX 75367-1099

Attention: Benny D. Duncan

Email: bduncan@trunkbay.net

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

Haynes and Boone, LLP

2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700

Dallas, Texas 75219

Attention: Bruce Newsome

Email: bruce.newsome@haynesboone.com

 

Notice given by personal delivery, courier service or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt.  Notice sent by e-mail (including e-mail of a PDF attachment) shall be deemed to have been given and received at the time of transmission.  Any Party may change any address to which Notice is to be given to it by giving Notice as provided above of such change of address.

 

Article XIII
Miscellaneous

 

Section 13.1                              No Waiver .  No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (regardless of whether similar), nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided.

 

Section 13.2                              Amendment .  No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless made in writing and signed by both of the Parties.

 

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Section 13.3                              Severability .  If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of 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 economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party.  Upon such determination that any term or other provision 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 by this Agreement are consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

Section 13.4                              Assignment .  Neither Party may assign, transfer or otherwise alienate this Agreement or any of its rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) without the consent of the other Party.  Any attempted assignment, transfer or alienation in violation of this Agreement shall be null, void and ineffective.

 

Section 13.5                              Further Assurances .  Each Party will, at the request of the other Party, execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such document and instruments as may be necessary to make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Section 13.6                              Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or other electronic transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

 

Section 13.7                              Construction .

 

(a)                                  The division of this Agreement into articles, sections and other portions and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to an “Article” or “Section” followed by a number or a letter refer to the specified Article or Section of this Agreement.  The Schedules attached to this Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement and form part hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to a “Schedule” followed by a letter refer to the specified Schedule to this Agreement.  The terms “this Agreement,” “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular Article, Section or other portion hereof.

 

(b)                                  Unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires, (i) all references to “dollars” or “$” mean United States dollars, (ii) words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and words importing any gender shall include all genders, (iii) “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation,” and (iv) all words used as accounting terms shall have the meanings assigned to them under United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis and as amended from time to time.  If any date on which any action is required to be taken hereunder by any of the Parties hereto is not a Business Day, such action shall be required to be taken on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day.  Reference to any Party hereto is also a reference to such Party’s permitted successors and assigns.

 

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(c)                                   The Parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement.  No provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in favor of, or against, any of the Parties to this Agreement by reason of the extent to which any such Party or its counsel participated in the drafting thereof or by reason of the extent to which any such provision is inconsistent with any prior draft of this Agreement, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any Party hereto.  This Agreement will not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law.

 

Section 13.8                              Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial .  This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflict of Laws rule or principle that might refer the governance or the construction of this Agreement to the Law of another jurisdiction.  If any provision of this Agreement or its application to any Person or circumstance is held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other Persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby, and such provision will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by Law.  IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT LOCATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS UPON IT, CONSENT THAT ALL SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY BE MADE BY FIRST CLASS REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, DIRECTED TO IT AS THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XII , AGREES THAT SUCH SERVICE SO MADE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE COMPLETED UPON ACTUAL RECEIPT THEREOF, AND WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION OR VENUE OF, AND WAIVES ANY MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE FROM, ANY OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE OR DEFEND ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DOCUMENT EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.

 

Section 13.9                              No Third Party Beneficiaries .  Except for the rights of Indemnified Parties hereunder, nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person (other than Kimbell Operating, the Manager, any Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Manager providing Services hereunder, and Subsidiaries or Affiliates of Kimbell Operating receiving Services hereunder, or their respective successors or permitted assigns) any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement, and no Person (except as so specified) shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

Section 13.10                       Entire Agreement .  This Agreement and the Schedules hereto constitute the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on, and effective as of, the date first written above:

 

 

NAIL BAY ROYALTIES, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Benny D. Duncan

 

 

Name: Benny D. Duncan

 

 

Title: Manager

 

 

 

 

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Name: R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Title: President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Signature Page to Management Services Agreement

 



 

SCHEDULE A

 

SERVICES

 

This schedule sets forth certain Services that may be required from the Manager with respect to the Serviced Properties. The provision of any Services shall in all respects be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

(a)                                  Subject to the restrictions contained in subsection (b) below, the Manager shall perform the following functions relating to the Serviced Properties on behalf of the Partnership Group in its management thereof:

 

(i)                                      negotiate and enter into any division order, new oil and gas lease, release of oil and gas lease, easement and right-of-way agreement, transfer order, ratification, production sharing agreement, stipulation of interests, seismic permit, unitization agreement, or pooling order or agreement, in each case, with respect to the Serviced Properties;

 

(ii)                                   electronically scan, catalog and file all contracts, agreements, assignments;

 

(iii)                                electronically scan and catalog all land files on the Manager’s server and store hard copies of all land files at the Manager’s office;

 

(iv)                               resolve title issues with respect to the Serviced Properties, including negotiating and entering into any corrective assignment or deed, affidavit, amended lease or stipulation of interests;

 

(v)                                  receive, hold and disburse payments and funds from the Serviced Properties including revenues from production or other transactions relating to the Serviced Properties and render the necessary auditing, accounting and bookkeeping services generally required for the proper management of the business and affairs of the Partnership Group with respect to the Serviced Properties (the Manager shall have a fiduciary duty to the Partnership Group with respect to the maintenance and safekeeping of the Partnership Group’s funds);

 

(vi)                               receive and disburse to the Partnership Group all royalty and other production payments, bonus payments, delay rentals or any other payments related to the Serviced Properties;

 

(vii)                            monitor drilling and production activity on the Serviced Properties to ensure that revenues submitted correlate with the actual production and property;

 

(viii)                         timely pay ad valorem taxes and other expenses related to the Serviced Properties and assist in preparing all federal and state tax forms relating to same (excluding the annual tax returns of any member of the Partnership Group; provided, however, the Manager will assist in gathering all data necessary, in any format requested by the Partnership Group, in the Partnership Group’s, or its accountant’s, preparation of such income tax returns);

 

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(ix)                               review all tax tapes provided by tax consultant to ensure accurate ownership in Serviced Properties is being assessed and taxed correctly;

 

(x)                                  review annual appraised values of Serviced Properties and protest such values, if needed;

 

(xi)                               provide title documents, as needed, to ad valorem tax consultant, to ensure the records of the County Tax Assessor and Appraisal office records are correct;

 

(xii)                            electronically scan all checks received for funds from the Serviced Properties and maintain and update royalty payment and division order files;

 

(xiii)                         setup all new division orders and property records in Wolfepak and assist the Bank of Texas (or any successor thereto) with any questions regarding the processing of oil and gas revenue receipts;

 

(xiv)                        manage and direct all immaterial activities incidental to the Serviced Properties that are not involved in any category of the duties listed above;

 

(xv)                           assist with, manage and, upon Kimbell Operating’s written approval, enter into a financial review for the Serviced Properties on behalf of the Partnership Group;

 

(xvi)                        prepare, coordinate and conduct meetings with members of the Partnership Group as requested to discuss, without limitation, status of the Serviced Properties, accounting matters, any open issues from previous meetings, any approvals required by the Partnership Group hereunder, any claims relating to the Serviced Properties, and recommendations by the Manager relating to the Serviced Properties;

 

(xvii)                     prepare and deliver reports reasonably requested by the Partnership Group with respect to the Serviced Properties, including with respect to accounting matters, approval required by the Partnership Group hereunder, any claims relating to the Serviced Properties or any recommendations by the Manager relating to the Serviced Properties, or any other reports reasonably requested by the Partnership Group with respect to the Serviced Properties;

 

(xviii)                  provide executive and administrative personnel, office space and office services required in rendering the Services;

 

(xix)                        assist in compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to the Partnership Group in respect of the Serviced Properties;

 

(xx)                           Use commercially reasonable efforts to cause expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Partnership Group to be commercially reasonable or

 

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commercially customary and within any budgeted parameters or expense guidelines set by the Partnership Group from time to time; and

 

(xxi)                        perform such other services as may be required from time to time for management and other activities relating to the Serviced Properties;

 

(b)                                  Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, the Manager may not:

 

(i)                                      incur indebtedness, borrow or lend money for the Serviced Properties;

 

(ii)                                   create any lien or encumbrance on the Serviced Properties or any proceeds therefrom except those arising under any operating agreements, division orders, oil and gas leases (“ Documents ”) or other similar documents which are usual and customary and are intended to perform the same basic functions as the Documents;

 

(iii)                                sell, convey, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Serviced Property;

 

(iv)                               execute any indemnification agreement binding on the Partnership Group or the Serviced Properties in any way except those arising under any Documents or other similar documents which are usual and customary and in the ordinary course of business;

 

(v)                                  make any elections or take any actions, without the Partnership Group’s prior written approval, that would result in any member of the Partnership Group acquiring a working interest or cost-bearing interest in any property;

 

(vi)                               take any other action not in the ordinary course of business; or

 

(vii)                            agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

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SCHEDULE B

 

SERVICED PROPERTIES

 

All of the following properties described in that certain Contribution, Conveyance, Assignment and Assumption Agreement (the “ Contribution Agreement ”), dated as of December 20, 2016, by and among the Partnership, Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC and other persons named therein:

 

The assets contained in the following “Acquisitions” set forth on Exhibit C of the Contribution Agreement:

 

Acquisition

 

Property Description of the Serviced Properties

Total Nail Bay / GE Capital (90/10)

 

See Schedule 33 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Nail Bay GE Capital - B&L Properties

 

See Schedule 34 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

 

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SCHEDULE C

 

MANAGER’S AUTHORITY

 

The Manager shall have the authority to act as agent and attorney-in-fact for the Partnership Group with respect to the Serviced Properties for the following purposes:

 

1.               Subject to Paragraph 2 below, the Manager may (i) assist in resolving certain title issues with respect to the Serviced Properties, including negotiating and entering into any corrective assignment or deed, affidavit, amended lease or stipulation of interests; (ii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group oil, gas and/or mineral leases, release of oil, gas and/or mineral leases, easements and right-of-way agreements, pooling agreements, unitization agreements, communitization agreements, production sharing agreements, seismic permits, or stipulations of interests, (iii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group division orders, corrective assignments or deeds, affidavits, amended leases, stipulations of interest or any other similar instruments necessary for the payment of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by such the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; (iv) execute, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of the Partnership Group transfer orders or any other similar instruments necessary for the transfer of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; provided that such instruments direct payment of such proceeds to the Partnership Group at such address as the Partnership Group may direct; and (v) the Manager is empowered to receive and disburse to the Partnership Group all royalty and other production payments, bonus payments, delay rentals or any other payments related to the Serviced Properties.

 

2.               Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1, above, the Manager shall not:

 

a.               incur indebtedness, borrow or lend money for the Serviced Properties;

 

b.               create any lien or encumbrance on the Serviced Properties or any proceeds therefrom except those arising under any operating agreements, division orders, oil and gas leases (“ Documents ”) or other similar documents which are usual and customary and are intended to perform the same basic functions as the Documents;

 

c.                sell, convey, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Serviced Property;

 

d.               execute any indemnification agreement binding on the Partnership Group or the Serviced Properties in any way except those arising under any Documents or other similar documents which are usual and customary and in the ordinary course of business;

 

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e.                make any elections or take any actions, without the Partnership Group’s prior written approval, that would result in any member of the Partnership Group acquiring a working interest or cost-bearing interest in any property;

 

f.                 take any other action not in the ordinary course of business; or

 

g.                agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

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SCHEDULE D

 

FORM OF LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

This Limited Power of Attorney (this “ POA ”) is made and entered into by and between KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC , a Delaware limited liability corporation, on behalf of itself and the Partnership Group (“ Principal ”), and NAIL BAY ROYALTIES, LLC , a Texas limited liability company (“ Agent ”), to be effective for all purposes as of February 8, 2017 (the “ Effective Date ”).

 

W HEREAS, Principal has engaged Agent to perform certain management services with respect to certain assets (the “ Serviced Properties ”, which, for the avoidance of doubt, include those assets described in the assignment or conveyance to which this POA is attached) for Principal and for and on behalf of Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”), and its affiliates (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC and Principal), but excluding any partner, member or owner of the Partnership (collectively, the “ Partnership Group ”);

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed, and the mutual benefits to be derived by each party hereunder and the mutual covenants contained herein, Principal and Agent hereby agree as follows:

 

1.               Limited Powers.

 

a.               Subject to Paragraph (b) below, Agent may (i) assist in resolving certain title issues with respect to the Serviced Properties, including negotiating and entering into any corrective assignment or deed, affidavit, amended lease or stipulation of interests; (ii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group oil, gas and/or mineral leases, release of oil, gas and/or mineral leases, easements and right-of-way agreements, pooling agreements, unitization agreements, communitization agreements, production sharing agreements, seismic permits, or stipulations of interests, (iii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group division orders, corrective assignments or deeds, affidavits, amended leases, stipulations of interest or any other similar instruments necessary for the payment of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by such the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; (iv) execute, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of the Partnership Group transfer orders or any other similar instruments necessary for the transfer of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; provided that such instruments direct payment of such proceeds to the Partnership Group at such address as the

 

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Partnership Group may direct; and (v) Agent is empowered to receive and disburse to the Partnership Group all royalty and other production payments, bonus payments, delay rentals or any other payments related to the Serviced Properties.

 

b.               Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1, above, Agent shall not:

 

i.                   incur indebtedness, borrow or lend money for the Serviced Properties;

 

ii.                create any lien or encumbrance on the Serviced Properties or any proceeds therefrom except those arising under any operating agreements, division orders, oil and gas leases (“ Documents ”) or other similar documents which are usual and customary and are intended to perform the same basic functions as the Documents;

 

iii.             sell, convey, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Serviced Property;

 

iv.            execute any indemnification agreement binding on the Partnership Group or the Serviced Properties in any way except those arising under any Documents or other similar documents which are usual and customary and in the ordinary course of business;

 

v.               make any elections or take any actions, without the Partnership Group’s prior written approval, that would result in any member of the Partnership Group acquiring a working interest or cost-bearing interest in any property;

 

vi.            take any other action not in the ordinary course of business; or

 

vii.         agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

2.               Revocation and Termination. Principal has the power to revoke this POA at any time by Principal’s written revocation delivered to Agent.

 

3.               No General Power of Appointment . Any authority granted to Agent herein shall be limited so as to prevent this Agent to be subject to or be taxed on Principal’s income.

 

4.               Ratification. Principal hereby ratifies and confirms all that Agent shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this POA and the rights and powers granted herein.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this POA has been executed by the undersigned duly authorized representatives of Principal to be effective for all purposes as of the Effective Date set forth above.

 

PRINCIPAL :

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

Name: R. Davis Ravnaas

 

Title: President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

AGENT :

 

 

 

NAIL BAY ROYALTIES, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

Name: Benny D. Duncan

 

Title: Manager

 

 

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Exhibit 10.6

 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

by and between

 

STEWARD ROYALTIES, LLC

 

AND

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 



 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This Management Services Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is effective as of February 8, 2017 (“ Effective Date ”) by and between Steward Royalties, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “ Manager ”), and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Kimbell Operating ”). The Manager and Kimbell Operating are sometimes referred to in this Agreement each as a “ Party ” and collectively as the “ Parties .”

 

WHEREAS, prior to the Effective Date, the Manager or an Affiliate (as defined herein) thereof provided certain management services with respect to the Serviced Properties (as defined herein);

 

WHEREAS, Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”), engaged Kimbell Operating to provide certain services to the Partnership pursuant to that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between the Partnership and Kimbell Operating; and

 

WHEREAS, during the Term (as defined herein), Kimbell Operating desires to engage the Manager to provide or cause to be provided (i) certain Management Services (as defined herein) and (ii) certain Acquisition Services (as defined herein), and the Manager is willing to undertake such Management Services and such Acquisition Services, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above and the respective covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement, as well as other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

 

Article I
Definitions

 

As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below:

 

Acquisition ” shall mean any acquisition or series of acquisitions by any member of the Partnership Group of (a) all or substantially all of the interest in any company or business (whether by a purchase of assets, purchase of equity, merger or otherwise) or (b) any mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties, in each case, occurring after the Effective Date.

 

Acquisition Services ” shall mean, with respect to the identification, evaluation and recommendation of opportunities for an Acquisition and any related negotiation of such opportunities, including those services described in Part I of Schedule A .

 

Additional Properties ” shall mean any oil and natural gas assets or related interests that are acquired by any member of the Partnership Group pursuant to an Acquisition.

 

Adjusted Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

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Adjustment Period ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Affected Party ” is defined in Article X .

 

Affiliate ” shall mean 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. As used herein, the term “control” shall mean the possession, direct or indirect, 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.

 

Agreement ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Business Day ” shall mean any day on which commercial banks are generally open for business in New York, New York other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day observed as a holiday in New York, New York under the Laws of the State of New York or the federal Laws of the United States of America.

 

Confidential Information ” shall mean information regarded by that Party or the Partnership Group as proprietary or confidential, including, but not limited to, information relating to such Person’s business affairs, financial information and prospects; future projects or purchases; proprietary products, materials or methodologies; data; customer lists; system or network configurations; passwords and access rights; and any other information marked as confidential or, in the case of information verbally disclosed, verbally designated as confidential.

 

Conflicts Committee ” has the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Damages ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Direct Expenses ” is defined in Section 2.2(b) .

 

Documents ” is defined in Schedule A .

 

Effective Date ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Existing Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Extension ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Force Majeure ” shall mean an event or circumstance that prevents a Party from performing its obligations under this Agreement, but only if the event or circumstance: (a) is not within the reasonable control of the affected Party; (b) is not the result of the fault or negligence of the affected Party; and (c) could not, by the exercise of due diligence, have been overcome or avoided. “Force Majeure” excludes: lack of a market; unfavorable market conditions; and economic hardship.

 

GP LLC ” shall mean Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the general partner of the Partnership.

 

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Governmental Entity ” shall mean any (a) multinational, federal, national, provincial, territorial, state, regional, municipal, local or other government, governmental or public department, central bank, court, tribunal, arbitral body, commission, administrative agency, board, bureau or agency, domestic or foreign, (b) subdivision, agent, commission, board, or authority of any of the foregoing, or (c) quasi-governmental or private body exercising any regulatory, expropriation or taxing authority under, or for the account of, any of the foregoing, in each case, that has jurisdiction or authority with respect to the applicable Party.

 

Indemnified Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Initial Serviced Properties ” shall mean any oil and natural gas assets or related interests that are acquired by the Partnership Group on and as of the Effective Date.

 

Initial Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Kimbell Operating ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Law ” shall mean all statutes, regulations, statutory rules, orders, judgments, decrees and terms and conditions of any grant of approval, permission, authority, permit or license of any court, Governmental Entity, statutory body or self-regulatory authority (including the New York Stock Exchange).

 

Manager ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Manager Entities ” shall mean the Manager, BJF Royalties, LLC, K3 Royalties, LLC and Taylor Companies Mineral Management, LLC.

 

Manager Indemnitees ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Management Services ” shall mean, with respect to the Serviced Properties, those services described in Part II of Schedule A .

 

New Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

New Services Fee Effective Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

Notice ” is defined in Article XII .

 

Partnership ” is defined in the recitals.

 

Partnership Agreement ” shall mean that certain First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, dated as of the date hereof, as amended from time to time.

 

Partnership Group ” shall mean the Partnership and its Affiliates (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Kimbell Operating); provided , that “Partnership Group” and any reference to

 

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a “member of the Partnership Group” shall not include any partner, member or owner of the Partnership.

 

Party ” and “ Parties ” are defined in the preamble.

 

Payment Amount ” is defined in Section 2.2(b) .

 

Person ” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, venture capital fund, limited liability company, association, trust, estate, group, corporate body, corporation, unincorporated association or organization, Governmental Entity, syndicate or other entity.

 

Redetermination Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Serviced Properties ” shall mean those the Initial Serviced Properties and any Additional Properties.

 

Services ” is defined in Section 2.1(a) .

 

Services Fee ” is defined in Section 2.2(a) .

 

Sponsors ” shall mean Rochelle Royalties, LLC, BGT Investments LLC and Double Eagle Interests, LLC.

 

Subsidiary ” or “ Subsidiaries ” shall mean, 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 partner of such partnership, but only if such Person, one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, or a combination thereof, controls such partnership on the date of determination; 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.

 

Tax ” is defined in Section 3.4 .

 

Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Termination Amount ” is defined in Section 4.6 .

 

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Article II
Services

 

Section 2.1            Scope of Services; Standard of Care .

 

(a)           Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Kimbell Operating hereby engages the Manager, acting directly or through its Affiliates and their respective employees, agents, contractors or independent third parties, to provide or cause to be provided the Management Services and the Acquisition Services (collectively, the “ Services ”), and the Manager hereby accepts such engagement and agrees to perform the Services consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  The Services to be provided hereunder shall be performed with that degree of care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent Person involved in the acquisition, development and management of mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties comparable to those of the Serviced Properties would exercise.

 

(b)           During the Term of this Agreement, in the event any member of the Partnership Group pursues a potential Acquisition, the Manager Entities or their respective Affiliates designated by them shall have the exclusive right to provide any Acquisition Services necessary in connection with such Acquisition, and Kimbell Operating shall refrain from employing, engaging or using any other Person to perform such Acquisition Services without the prior written consent of the Manager Entities.

 

(c)           In the event any member of the Partnership Group acquires any Additional Properties, the Manager shall have the exclusive right to provide, and the scope of the Management Services set forth in Schedule A shall be expanded to encompass, any additional Management Services reasonably required with respect to such Additional Properties, and Kimbell Operating shall refrain from employing, engaging or using any other Person to perform such additional Management Services without the prior written consent of the Manager.

 

Section 2.2            Payment Amount .

 

(a)           As consideration for the Services rendered hereunder, Kimbell Operating shall pay to the Manager each month, in advance, a fee that shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs (including its own overhead and general and administrative costs and expenses and those of its Affiliates) to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services and that may be adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5 (the “ Services Fee ”).  The initial Services Fee shall be $ 33,333 per month.  For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Services Fee include any Tax passed on to Kimbell Operating pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof.

 

(b)           To the extent not otherwise reimbursed or paid to the Manager, Kimbell Operating shall also reimburse the Manager for all other reasonable third party out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, third-party expenses and expenditures) that the Manager incurs on behalf of Kimbell Operating in providing the Services, excluding, however, the Manager’s or its Affiliates’ overhead or general or administrative expenses (the “ Direct Expenses ” and, together with the Services Fee, the “ Payment Amount ”).

 

Section 2.3            Scope .

 

(a)           The Manager shall not sell, convey, assign, transfer, encumber (or permit to be encumbered), or otherwise dispose of any of the Serviced Properties without the express written consent of Kimbell Operating, and except as provided in Schedule A , the Manager shall have no authority with respect to the Serviced Properties.  Except as provided in Schedule A , in

 

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providing, or causing to be provided, the Services, in no event shall the Manager be obligated to do any of the following: (i) maintain the employment of any specific employee or hire additional employees; (ii) purchase, lease or license any additional equipment (including computer equipment, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, machinery, vehicles, tools and other tangible personal property) or software; (iii) make modifications to its existing systems or software; or (iv) pay any costs related to the transfer or conversion of data of the Partnership Group; provided , however , that, in the event that any employees that are engaged in the provision of Services cease working for the Manager or are reassigned to other work by the Manager, the Manager shall make reasonable efforts to replace such employees or otherwise to have the duties performed by such employees in connection with the Services continue to be provided, and that the Manager shall make or cause to be made such repairs or modifications as are reasonably necessary to keep the equipment, systems or software used in providing the Services in working order. The Manager shall not be required to perform Services hereunder that conflict with any applicable Law, contract or permit or policies of the Manager or to which the Manager is subject relating to business conduct and ethical practices.

 

(b)           At all times during the performance of the Services, all Persons performing such Services (including agents, temporary employees, independent third parties and consultants) shall be construed as being independent from the Partnership Group, and such Persons shall not be considered or deemed to be an employee of the Partnership Group nor entitled to any employee benefits of the Partnership Group as a result of this Agreement.  The responsibility of such Persons is to perform the Services in accordance with this Agreement and, as necessary, to advise Kimbell Operating in connection therewith, and such Persons shall not be responsible for decision-making on behalf of the Partnership Group.  Such Persons shall be not be deemed to be under the management or direction of the Partnership Group.

 

Section 2.4            Prohibited Activities .  The Manager shall not undertake any activity that would (a) violate any applicable Law in any material respect that would result in adverse consequences for the Partnership Group or any Serviced Property or (b) violate, in any material respect, any contracts, leases, orders, security instruments and other agreements to which, to the Manager’s knowledge, a member of the Partnership Group is bound.

 

Section 2.5            Cooperation; Access .  The Manager and Kimbell Operating shall cooperate with one another and provide such further assistance as the other Party may reasonably request in connection with the provision of Services hereunder.  During the Term and for so long as any Services are being provided with respect to the Serviced Properties by the Manager, each of the Parties will provide the other Party and its authorized representatives reasonable access, during regular business hours upon reasonable notice, to it and its employees, representatives, facilities and books and records as the other Party and its representatives may reasonably request in order to perform and receive the Services.

 

Section 2.6            No Comingling of Assets; Remittance of Amounts Collected .  To the extent the Manager shall have charge or possession of any of the Partnership Group’s assets in connection with the provision of the Services pursuant to this Agreement, the Manager shall (a) hold such assets in the name and for the benefit of the appropriate member of the Partnership Group and (b) separately maintain, and not commingle, such assets with any assets of the Manager or any other Person.  The Manager shall remit to the applicable member of the

 

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Partnership Group any and all amounts collected with respect to the Serviced Properties within no later than 30 days of receipt of such amounts.

 

Article III
Invoicing and Payment

 

Section 3.1            Invoicing .  Within 30 days after the end of each month, the Manager will provide Kimbell Operating with an invoice reflecting the Direct Expenses incurred in such month. The invoice shall set forth in reasonable detail for the period covered by such invoice the following information: (a) all Direct Expenses incurred or payments made by the Manager on behalf of Kimbell Operating or the Serviced Properties and (b) the basis, in reasonable detail, for the calculation of such Direct Expenses.  On or before the first day of each month during the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager the Services Fee for such month and all Direct Expenses, if any, invoiced to Kimbell Operating in the immediately preceding month; provided, that with respect to the payment to be made for the first month of the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager, on or before the Effective Date, the pro-rated portion of the Services Fee for such month for the period of time from and including the Effective Date to the end of such month. Neither Party shall have a right of set-off against the other Party for any amounts due or to become due hereunder.

 

Section 3.2            Objection . Kimbell Operating may object to any expense or cost included on an invoice, including on the ground that the same was not a reasonable or appropriate cost incurred by the Manager in connection with the Services; provided, that such objection is made in writing to the Manager within 30 days following the date of Kimbell Operating’s receipt of the disputed invoice. The Parties shall, during the 15 days after such notice, use their commercially reasonable efforts to reach agreement on the disputed items or amounts. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement within such period, the issue shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 . Notwithstanding the forgoing, Kimbell Operating shall pay the Manager the Payment Amount owed to the Manager when due. Such payment shall not be deemed a waiver of the right of Kimbell Operating to recoup any contested portion of any amount so paid.

 

Section 3.3            Error Correction .  The Manager shall make adjustments to charges as required to reflect the discovery of errors or omissions in charges; provided, however , that any errors or omissions the correction of which would result in additional or increased charges or fees for Services must be corrected within one year after the date of the related invoice.

 

Section 3.4            Taxes .  All transfer taxes, excises, fees or other charges (including value added, sales, use or receipts taxes, but not including a tax on or measured by the income, net or gross revenues, business activity or capital of the Manager), or any increase therein, now or hereafter imposed directly or indirectly by Law, which the Manager is required to pay or incur in connection with the provision of Services hereunder (“ Tax ”), shall be passed on to Kimbell Operating as an explicit surcharge and shall be paid by Kimbell Operating in addition to any payment to cover expenses and costs related to Services provided. If Kimbell Operating submits to the Manager a timely and valid resale or other exemption certificate reasonably acceptable to the Manager and sufficient to support the exemption from Tax, then such Tax will not be added to the fee pursuant to Section 3.1 ; provided, however , that if the Manager is ever required to pay

 

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such Tax, Kimbell Operating will promptly reimburse the Manager for such Tax, including any interest, penalties and attorney’s fees related thereto.  The Parties will cooperate to minimize the imposition of any Taxes.

 

Section 3.5            Adjustment to Services Fee .

 

(a)           The Services Fee shall be subject to redetermination and adjustment, which may result in an increase or decrease of the Services Fee, on January 1, 2018 and subsequently thereafter on each January 1 of each calendar year beginning January 1, 2019 (each such date, a “ Redetermination Date ”). On or about 30 days prior to each Redetermination Date, the Manager shall prepare and deliver to Kimbell Operating a written proposal for the Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, together with all appropriate backup material and documents supporting the recommendation for the proposed Services Fee.  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the proposed Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, which Services Fee shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs and expenses to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services to Kimbell Operating. Pending the final determination of the Services Fee for the next succeeding period, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the Redetermination Date (the “ Existing Services Fee ”).  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the Services Fee for the succeeding period (such fee, the “ Adjusted Services Fee ”), the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such Adjusted Services Fee is greater than the Existing Services Fee, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for the period starting on the Redetermination Date if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date and ending on the date of final determination of the Adjusted Services Fee (the “ Adjustment Period ”) minus (2) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period or (B) if such Adjusted Services Fee is less than the Existing Services Fee, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period minus (2) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for such Adjustment Period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date.  The Services Fee (as adjusted pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence) will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to this Section 3.5(a) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the Services Fee for the next succeeding period pursuant to this Section 3.5(a)  within 30 days following the Redetermination Date, the issue and the amount of the Adjusted Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(b)           In the event of (x) the sale or disposition of any of the Serviced Properties or (y) the provision of additional Management Services by the Manager (including with respect to any Additional Properties), the Services Fee shall be reduced, in the case of a sale or disposition of Serviced Properties, or increased, in the case of the provision of additional Management Services (such fee, the “ New Services Fee ”).  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the New Services Fee, which shall become effective in the month (i) immediately following the consummation of any such sale or disposition or (ii) during which the provision of additional Management Services commences, as applicable (the “ New Services Fee Effective Date ”).  If the Parties have not agreed upon the New Services Fee

 

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prior to the New Services Fee Effective Date, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the New Services Fee Effective Date.  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the New Services Fee, the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such New Services Fee is greater than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date or (B) if such New Services Fee is less than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date. The New Services Fee will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5(b) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the New Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5(b)  within 30 days following the New Services Fee Effective Date, the issue and the New Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(c)           Notwithstanding the foregoing and for the avoidance of doubt, if Kimbell Operating and the Manager agree to increase the Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5 , any such increase shall be subject to approval by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 3.6            Dispute Resolution .  If the Parties are unable to resolve a dispute regarding (a) the objection to any expense or cost included on an invoice pursuant to Section 3.2 or (b) the amount of an adjustment to the Services Fee pursuant to Section 3.5 , any Party may refer the matter to arbitration in Tarrant County, Texas before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures.  Arbitration pursuant to this Section 3.6 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for any dispute arising pursuant to Section 3.2 and Section 3.5 of this Agreement.  All other disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by Section 13.8 hereof.

 

Article IV
Term and Termination

 

Section 4.1            Term .  The initial term of this Agreement will be for a period of five years, commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date (“ Initial Term ”). At the conclusion of the Initial Term, the term of this Agreement will automatically extend from year-to-year (each, an “ Extension ”) (the Initial Term and any Extension(s), the “ Term ”), unless terminated by either Party with at least 90 days’ notice prior to the end of such term, as extended.

 

Section 4.2            Termination for Convenience .  The Manager may, effective any time after the second anniversary of the Effective Date and upon at least 180 days’ notice to Kimbell Operating, terminate this Agreement or the provision of any Service.

 

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Section 4.3            Termination upon Change of Control .  Kimbell Operating or the Manager may terminate this Agreement if, at any time, the Sponsors or their respective Affiliates no longer control GP LLC by providing the other Party with at least 90 days’ notice of its election to terminate this Agreement.

 

Section 4.4            Termination for Default .

 

(a)           Kimbell Operating will be in default if:

 

(i)            it fails to perform any of its material obligations set forth in this Agreement and such failure is not cured within 15 Business Days after notice thereof (which notice will describe such failure in reasonable detail) is received by Kimbell Operating; or

 

(ii)           it (A) files a petition or otherwise commences, authorizes or acquiesces in the commencement of a proceeding or cause of action under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar Law, or has any such petition filed or commenced against it, (B) makes an assignment or any general arrangement for the benefit of creditors, (C) otherwise becomes bankrupt or insolvent (however evidenced), (D) has a liquidator, administrator, receiver, trustee, conservator or similar official appointed with respect to it or any substantial portion of its property or assets, or (E) is generally unable to pay its debts as they fall due.

 

(b)           The Manager will be in default upon the occurrence of any gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Manager in performing the Services resulting in material harm to the Partnership Group, following 15 Business Days’ notice from Kimbell Operating to the Manager.

 

(c)           If Kimbell Operating is in default as described in Section 4.4(a) , the Manager may: (i) terminate this Agreement upon notice to Kimbell Operating; (ii) withhold any payments due to Kimbell Operating under this Agreement; and (iii) pursue any other remedy at law or in equity.  If the Manager is in default as described in Section 4.4(b) , Kimbell Operating may:  (x) terminate this Agreement upon notice to the Manager; and (y) withhold any payments due to the Manager under this Agreement.

 

Section 4.5            Effect of Termination .  Upon termination of this Agreement, all rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement will terminate; provided , however , termination will not affect or excuse the performance of either Party under any provision of this Agreement that by its terms survives termination. The following provisions of this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement indefinitely: Article VII , Article VIII , Article IX , Article XI and Article XIII .

 

Section 4.6            Costs of Termination . If this Agreement is terminated by Kimbell Operating for any reason other than the Manager’s default pursuant to Section  4.4 , then any reasonable costs and expenses actually incurred by the Manager in connection with such termination (the “ Termination Amount ”) shall be reimbursed to the Manager by Kimbell Operating; provided , however , that the Manager shall provide (i) reasonable advance notice to

 

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Kimbell Operating of the incurrence of any such costs and expenses and (ii) reasonable detail regarding the calculation of such costs and expenses.

 

Article V
Representations and Warranties

 

Section 5.1            Representations and Warranties of the Manager .  The Manager represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)           It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)           This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

(c)           The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Section 5.2            Representations and Warranties of Kimbell Operating .  Kimbell Operating represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)           It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)           This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

(c)           The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Article VI
Relationship of the Parties

 

This Agreement does not form a partnership or joint venture between the Parties. This Agreement does not make the Manager an agent or a legal representative of Kimbell Operating and the Manager will not assume or create any obligation, liability or responsibility, expressed or implied, on behalf of or in the name of Kimbell Operating.  It is the intent of the Parties that with respect to performing the Services hereunder, the Manager is an independent contractor, and

 

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shall provide the Services in accordance with the reasonable instructions provided by authorized representatives of Kimbell Operating, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Article VII
Audit

 

The Manager will maintain in good order any and all books and records regarding the Services for a period of two years following the date such Services are rendered.  Kimbell Operating may, at its sole cost and expense, review or audit, or cause to be reviewed or audited, the books and records of the Manager related to this Agreement; provided, however , that all invoices provided to Kimbell Operating pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid when due regardless of whether such invoices are under review or audit pursuant to this Article VII .  The Manager will make available its relevant books and records and use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Kimbell Operating in conducting such review or audit.  The Manager shall cooperate fully and timely, and cause its accountants and other advisors to cooperate fully and timely, with any reasonable request by Kimbell Operating to produce financial statements for, or other information and materials regarding, the Serviced Properties that is necessary or appropriate for the Partnership to fully comply with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and any national securities exchange on which securities of the Partnership are listed or are proposed to be listed.  Kimbell Operating shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by the Manager in complying with any such request, including with respect to any inspection, examination or audit performed on the Partnership Group pursuant to this Article VII and including the reasonable fees and expenses of any legal counsel or financial or accounting, professional engaged by the Manager.  Kimbell Operating shall make payment of such invoiced expenses to the Manager as provided for pursuant to Section 3.1 .

 

Article VIII
Indemnification

 

Section 8.1            Kimbell Operating’s Agreement to Indemnify .  KIMBELL OPERATING SHALL ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR AND SHALL RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE MANAGER, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “ MANAGER INDEMNITEES ”) HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITY, DEMANDS, CLAIMS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION, ASSESSMENTS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’, EXPERTS’ AND CONSULTANTS’ FEES AND EXPENSES AS WELL AS REASONABLE COSTS OF INVESTIGATION, SAMPLING AND DEFENSE) (COLLECTIVELY, “ DAMAGES ”) RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF (A) ANY MATERIAL BREACH BY KIMBELL OPERATING OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (B) THE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OF OR LIABILITY OF ANY MEMBER OF THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP, ANY THIRD PARTY OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS AND ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH OR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.  FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, KIMBELL OPERATING’S ONLY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR ANY OTHER FAULT OF THE

 

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MANAGER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.4 .

 

Section 8.2            Adverse Claims.   To the extent that any indemnification claim under this Article VIII involves a claim in which the Manager and Kimbell Operating are adverse, Kimbell Operating’s rights and obligations shall be controlled by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 8.3            Indemnification Procedures .

 

(a)           If any Manager Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement (an “ Indemnified Party ”), it will promptly after it becomes aware of facts giving rise to a claim for indemnification provide notice to Kimbell Operating (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) specifying the nature of and the specific basis for such claim.  Failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying Party from any liability which such Indemnifying Party may have to any Indemnified Party or otherwise, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party has been materially prejudiced (through the forfeiture of substantive rights or defenses) by such failure.

 

(b)           The Indemnifying Party will 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the selection of counsel, determination of whether to appeal any decision of any court or similar authority and the settling of any such matter or any issues relating thereto; provided , however , that no such settlement will be entered into without the consent of the Indemnified Party unless it includes a full release of the Indemnified Party for 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the prompt furnishing to the Indemnifying Party of any correspondence or other notice relating thereto that the Indemnified Party may receive, permitting the names 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 8.3(c) . In no event shall the obligation of the Indemnified Party to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party be construed as imposing an obligation on the Indemnified Party to hire and pay for counsel in connection with the defense of any claims covered by the indemnification set forth in this Agreement; 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.

 

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(d)           In determining the amount of any losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, the gross amount of the indemnification will be reduced by (i) any cash 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 cash amounts recovered by the Indemnified Party under contractual indemnities from third Persons.

 

Section 8.4            Express Negligence Waiver .  THE FOREGOING INDEMNITIES ARE INTENDED TO BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST KIMBELL OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPRESS TERMS AND SCOPE THEREOF NOTWITHSTANDING ANY EXPRESS NEGLIGENCE RULE OR ANY SIMILAR DIRECTIVE THAT WOULD PROHIBIT OR OTHERWISE LIMIT INDEMNITIES BECAUSE OF THE SOLE, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR FAULT OF ANY OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES.

 

Article IX
Limitation of Liability

 

NO PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, REMOTE, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING FOR LOST REVENUES OR LOST PROFITS), INCLUDING LOSS OF FUTURE REVENUE OR INCOME, LOSS OF BUSINESS, REPUTATION OR OPPORTUNITY OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, WHETHER IN PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHER TORT (INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BY CONTRACT OR STATUTE, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EXCEPT FOR THE LIABILITY OF KIMBELL OPERATING IN RESPECT OF THIRD PARTY DAMAGES PURSUANT TO THE INDEMNITY IN SECTION 8.1 .

 

Article X
Force Majeure

 

To the extent either Party is prevented by Force Majeure from performing its obligations, in whole or in part, under this Agreement, and if such Party (“ Affected Party ”) gives notice and details of the Force Majeure to the other Party as soon as reasonably practicable, then the Affected Party will be excused from the performance with respect to any such obligations (other than the obligation to make payments when due). Each notice of Force Majeure sent by an Affected Party to the other Party will specify the event or circumstance of Force Majeure, the extent to which the Affected Party is unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the steps being taken by the Affected Party to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances. The non-Affected Party will not be required to perform its obligations to the Affected Party corresponding to the obligations of the Affected Party excused by Force Majeure. A Party prevented from performing its obligations due to Force Majeure will use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances and will resume performance of its obligations as soon as practicable.

 

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Article XI
Confidentiality

 

Section 11.1          Confidentiality .  The Manager shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from Kimbell Operating and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, and Kimbell Operating shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from the Manager and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, except in each case for disclosures (a) to comply with applicable Laws, (b) to such Party’s Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, advisers or representatives, but only if the recipients of such information have agreed to be bound by the provisions of this Article XI , (c) of information that such Party has received from a source independent of the other Party and that such Party reasonably believes such source obtained without breach of any obligation of confidentiality, (d) to such Party’s existing and prospective lenders, existing and prospective investors, attorneys, accountants, consultants and other representatives with a need to know such information (including a need to know for such Party’s own purposes), provided, however , that such Party shall be responsible for such person’s use and disclosure of any such information, or (e) of information that is already known to the public through no violation of this Agreement or any other confidentiality agreement of the disclosing Party.

 

Section 11.2          Return of Confidential Information .  Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, each Party shall, and shall cause its employees and representatives to, promptly return to the other Party all Confidential Information it received from such other Party, including all copies thereof, in its possession or control, or destroy or purge its own system and files of any such Confidential Information (to the extent practicable) and deliver to such other Party a written certificate signed by an officer of such Party that such destruction and purging have been carried out.

 

Article XII
Notices

 

Any notice, request, instruction, correspondence or other document to be given hereunder by any Party to another Party (each, a “ Notice ”) shall be in writing and delivered in person or by courier service requiring acknowledgment of receipt of delivery or mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or by e-mail, as follows, provided that copies to be delivered below shall not be required for effective notice and shall not constitute notice:

 

If to Kimbell Operating, addressed to:

 

Kimbell Operating Company, LLC

777 Taylor Street, Suite 810

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: R. Davis Ravnaas

Email: davis@kimbellrp.com

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

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Baker Botts L.L.P.

910 Louisiana Street

Houston, Texas 77002

Attention: Jason A. Rocha

Email: jason.rocha@bakerbotts.com

 

If to the Manager, addressed to:

 

Steward Royalties, LLC

777 Taylor St., Suite 810

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: Robert D. Ravnaas

Email: robert@kimbellrp.com

 

Notice given by personal delivery, courier service or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt.  Notice sent by e-mail (including e-mail of a PDF attachment) shall be deemed to have been given and received at the time of transmission.  Any Party may change any address to which Notice is to be given to it by giving Notice as provided above of such change of address.

 

Article XIII
Miscellaneous

 

Section 13.1          No Waiver .  No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (regardless of whether similar), nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided.

 

Section 13.2          Amendment .  No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless made in writing and signed by both of the Parties.

 

Section 13.3          Severability .  If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of 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 economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party.  Upon such determination that any term or other provision 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

 

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possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

Section 13.4          Assignment .  Neither Party may assign, transfer or otherwise alienate this Agreement or any of its rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) without the consent of the other Party.  Any attempted assignment, transfer or alienation in violation of this Agreement shall be null, void and ineffective.

 

Section 13.5          Further Assurances .  Each Party will, at the request of the other Party, execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such document and instruments as may be necessary to make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Section 13.6          Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or other electronic transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

 

Section 13.7          Construction .

 

(a)           The division of this Agreement into articles, sections and other portions and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to an “Article” or “Section” followed by a number or a letter refer to the specified Article or Section of this Agreement.  The Schedules attached to this Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement and form part hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to a “Schedule” followed by a letter refer to the specified Schedule to this Agreement.  The terms “this Agreement,” “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular Article, Section or other portion hereof.

 

(b)           Unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires, (i) all references to “dollars” or “$” mean United States dollars, (ii) words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and words importing any gender shall include all genders, (iii) “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation,” and (iv) all words used as accounting terms shall have the meanings assigned to them under United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis and as amended from time to time.  If any date on which any action is required to be taken hereunder by any of the Parties hereto is not a Business Day, such action shall be required to be taken on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day.  Reference to any Party hereto is also a reference to such Party’s permitted successors and assigns.

 

(c)           The Parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement.  No provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in favor of, or against, any of the Parties to this Agreement by reason of the extent to which any such Party or its counsel participated in the drafting thereof or by reason of the extent to which any such provision is inconsistent with any prior draft of this Agreement, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any Party hereto.  This Agreement will not be interpreted or construed to require

 

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any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law.

 

Section 13.8          Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial .  This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflict of Laws rule or principle that might refer the governance or the construction of this Agreement to the Law of another jurisdiction.  If any provision of this Agreement or its application to any Person or circumstance is held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other Persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby, and such provision will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by Law.  IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT LOCATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS UPON IT, CONSENT THAT ALL SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY BE MADE BY FIRST CLASS REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, DIRECTED TO IT AS THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XII , AGREES THAT SUCH SERVICE SO MADE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE COMPLETED UPON ACTUAL RECEIPT THEREOF, AND WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION OR VENUE OF, AND WAIVES ANY MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE FROM, ANY OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE OR DEFEND ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DOCUMENT EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.

 

Section 13.9          No Third Party Beneficiaries .  Except for the rights of Indemnified Parties hereunder, nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person (other than Kimbell Operating, the Manager, any Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Manager providing Services hereunder, and Subsidiaries or Affiliates of Kimbell Operating receiving Services hereunder, or their respective successors or permitted assigns) any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement, and no Person (except as so specified) shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

Section 13.10       Entire Agreement .  This Agreement and the Schedules hereto constitute the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on, and effective as of, the date first written above:

 

 

STEWARD ROYALTIES, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robert D. Ravnaas

 

 

Name:

Robert D. Ravnaas

 

 

Title:

President

 

 

 

 

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Name:

R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Title:

President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Signature Page to Management Services Agreement

 



 

SCHEDULE A

 

SERVICES

 

This schedule sets forth certain Services that may be required from the Manager with respect to the Serviced Properties and the identification, evaluation and recommendation of opportunities for an Acquisition and any related negotiation of such opportunities.  The provision of any Services shall in all respects be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

The Manager shall have the authority to perform the following Services:

 

1.               Assist in sourcing, evaluating (including providing pricing guidance, reservoir engineering analysis (including sensitivities) and geological work) and negotiating Acquisitions.

 

2.               Provide ongoing petroleum engineering services for the Serviced Properties and any Additional Properties.

 

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SCHEDULE B

 

SERVICED PROPERTIES

 

All assets of the Partnership Group.

 

B- 1


Exhibit 10.7

 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

by and between

 

TAYLOR COMPANIES MINERAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

 

AND

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 



 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This Management Services Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is effective as of February 8, 2017 (“ Effective Date ”) by and between Taylor Companies Mineral Management, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “ Manager ”), and Kimbell Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Kimbell Operating ”). The Manager and Kimbell Operating are sometimes referred to in this Agreement each as a “ Party ” and collectively as the “ Parties .”

 

WHEREAS, prior to the Effective Date, the Manager or an Affiliate (as defined herein) thereof provided certain management services with respect to the Serviced Properties (as defined herein);

 

WHEREAS, Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”), engaged Kimbell Operating to provide certain services to the Partnership pursuant to that certain Management Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between the Partnership and Kimbell Operating; and

 

WHEREAS, during the Term (as defined herein), Kimbell Operating desires to engage the Manager to provide or cause to be provided (i) certain Management Services (as defined herein) and (ii) certain Acquisition Services (as defined herein), and the Manager is willing to undertake such Management Services and such Acquisition Services, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above and the respective covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement, as well as other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

 

Article I
Definitions

 

As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below:

 

Acquisition ” shall mean any acquisition or series of acquisitions by any member of the Partnership Group of (a) all or substantially all of the interest in any company or business (whether by a purchase of assets, purchase of equity, merger or otherwise) or (b) any mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties, in each case, occurring after the Effective Date.

 

Acquisition Services ” shall mean, with respect to the identification, evaluation and recommendation of opportunities for an Acquisition and any related negotiation of such opportunities, including those services described in Part I of Schedule A .

 

Additional Properties ” shall mean any oil and natural gas assets or related interests that are acquired by any member of the Partnership Group pursuant to an Acquisition.

 

Adjusted Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

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Adjustment Period ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Affected Party ” is defined in Article X .

 

Affiliate ” shall mean 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. As used herein, the term “control” shall mean the possession, direct or indirect, 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.

 

Agreement ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Business Day ” shall mean any day on which commercial banks are generally open for business in New York, New York other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day observed as a holiday in New York, New York under the Laws of the State of New York or the federal Laws of the United States of America.

 

Confidential Information ” shall mean information regarded by that Party or the Partnership Group as proprietary or confidential, including, but not limited to, information relating to such Person’s business affairs, financial information and prospects; future projects or purchases; proprietary products, materials or methodologies; data; customer lists; system or network configurations; passwords and access rights; and any other information marked as confidential or, in the case of information verbally disclosed, verbally designated as confidential.

 

Conflicts Committee ” has the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement.

 

Damages ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Direct Expenses ” is defined in Section 2.3(b) .

 

Documents ” is defined in Schedule A .

 

Effective Date ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Existing Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Extension ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Force Majeure ” shall mean an event or circumstance that prevents a Party from performing its obligations under this Agreement, but only if the event or circumstance: (a) is not within the reasonable control of the affected Party; (b) is not the result of the fault or negligence of the affected Party; and (c) could not, by the exercise of due diligence, have been overcome or avoided. “Force Majeure” excludes: lack of a market; unfavorable market conditions; and economic hardship.

 

GP LLC ” shall mean Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the general partner of the Partnership.

 

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Governmental Entity ” shall mean any (a) multinational, federal, national, provincial, territorial, state, regional, municipal, local or other government, governmental or public department, central bank, court, tribunal, arbitral body, commission, administrative agency, board, bureau or agency, domestic or foreign, (b) subdivision, agent, commission, board, or authority of any of the foregoing, or (c) quasi-governmental or private body exercising any regulatory, expropriation or taxing authority under, or for the account of, any of the foregoing, in each case, that has jurisdiction or authority with respect to the applicable Party.

 

Indemnified Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Indemnifying Party ” is defined in Section 8.3(a) .

 

Initial Serviced Properties ” shall mean any oil and natural gas assets or related interests that are acquired by the Partnership Group on and as of the Effective Date.

 

Initial Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Kimbell Operating ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Law ” shall mean all statutes, regulations, statutory rules, orders, judgments, decrees and terms and conditions of any grant of approval, permission, authority, permit or license of any court, Governmental Entity, statutory body or self-regulatory authority (including the New York Stock Exchange).

 

Manager ” is defined in the preamble.

 

Manager Entities ” shall mean the Manager, BJF Royalties, LLC, K3 Royalties, LLC and Steward Royalties, LLC.

 

Manager Indemnitees ” is defined in Section 8.1 .

 

Management Services ” shall mean, with respect to the Serviced Properties, those services described in Part II of Schedule A .

 

New Services Fee ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

New Services Fee Effective Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

 

Notice ” is defined in Article XII .

 

Partnership ” is defined in the recitals.

 

Partnership Agreement ” shall mean that certain First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, dated as of the date hereof, as amended from time to time.

 

Partnership Group ” shall mean the Partnership and its Affiliates (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Kimbell Operating); provided , that “Partnership Group” and any reference to

 

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a “member of the Partnership Group” shall not include any partner, member or owner of the Partnership.

 

Party ” and “ Parties ” are defined in the preamble.

 

Payment Amount ” is defined in Section 2.3(b) .

 

Person ” shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, venture capital fund, limited liability company, association, trust, estate, group, corporate body, corporation, unincorporated association or organization, Governmental Entity, syndicate or other entity.

 

Redetermination Date ” is defined in Section 3.5(a) .

 

Serviced Properties ” shall mean those the Initial Serviced Properties and any Additional Properties.

 

Services ” is defined in Section 2.1(a) .

 

Services Fee ” is defined in Section 2.3(a) .

 

Sponsors ” shall mean Rochelle Royalties, LLC, BGT Investments LLC and Double Eagle Interests, LLC.

 

Subsidiary ” or “ Subsidiaries ” shall mean, 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 partner of such partnership, but only if such Person, one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, or a combination thereof, controls such partnership on the date of determination; 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.

 

Tax ” is defined in Section 3.4 .

 

Term ” is defined in Section 4.1 .

 

Termination Amount ” is defined in Section 4.6 .

 

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Article II
Services

 

Section 2.1                                     Scope of Services; Standard of Care .

 

(a)                                  Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, Kimbell Operating hereby engages the Manager, acting directly or through its Affiliates and their respective employees, agents, contractors or independent third parties, to provide or cause to be provided the Management Services and the Acquisition Services (collectively, the “ Services ”), and the Manager hereby accepts such engagement and agrees to perform the Services consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  The Services to be provided hereunder shall be performed with that degree of care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent Person involved in the acquisition, development and management of mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties comparable to those of the Serviced Properties would exercise.

 

(b)                                  During the Term of this Agreement, in the event any member of the Partnership Group pursues a potential Acquisition, the Manager Entities or their respective Affiliates designated by them shall have the exclusive right to provide any Acquisition Services necessary in connection with such Acquisition, and Kimbell Operating shall refrain from employing, engaging or using any other Person to perform such Acquisition Services without the prior written consent of the Manager Entities.

 

(c)                                   In the event any member of the Partnership Group acquires any Additional Properties, the Manager shall have the exclusive right to provide, and the scope of the Management Services set forth in Schedule A shall be expanded to encompass, any additional Management Services reasonably required with respect to such Additional Properties, and Kimbell Operating shall refrain from employing, engaging or using any other Person to perform such additional Management Services without the prior written consent of the Manager.

 

Section 2.2                                     Appointment of the Manager .  Kimbell Operating on behalf of itself and of the Partnership Group hereby appoints the Manager as the Partnership Group’s sole and exclusive agent for the purposes set forth in Schedule C during the Term and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.  The Manager hereby accepts such appointment as the Partnership Group’s agent during the Term and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Kimbell Operating and the Manager agree that the agency created by this Agreement is coupled with an interest and is terminable only in accordance with the express provisions of this Agreement.  To evidence the foregoing, Kimbell Operating shall execute a limited power of attorney in the form of Schedule D ratifying and confirming all of the powers set forth in Schedule C .

 

Section 2.3                                     Payment Amount .

 

(a)                                  As consideration for the Services rendered hereunder, Kimbell Operating shall pay to the Manager each month, in advance, a fee that shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs (including its own overhead and general and administrative costs and expenses and those of its Affiliates) to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services and that may be adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5 (the “ Services Fee ”).  The initial Services Fee shall be $ 33,333 per month.  For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Services Fee include any Tax passed on to Kimbell Operating pursuant to Section 3.4 hereof.

 

(b)                                  To the extent not otherwise reimbursed or paid to the Manager, Kimbell Operating shall also reimburse the Manager for all other reasonable third party out-of-pocket

 

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costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, third-party expenses and expenditures) that the Manager incurs on behalf of Kimbell Operating in providing the Services, excluding, however, the Manager’s or its Affiliates’ overhead or general or administrative expenses (the “ Direct Expenses ” and, together with the Services Fee, the “ Payment Amount ”).

 

Section 2.4                                     Scope .

 

(a)                                  The Manager shall not sell, convey, assign, transfer, encumber (or permit to be encumbered), or otherwise dispose of any of the Serviced Properties without the express written consent of Kimbell Operating, and except as provided in Schedule A , Schedule C or the limited power of attorney executed in accordance with Section 2.2 , the Manager shall have no authority with respect to the Serviced Properties.  Except as provided in Schedule A , in providing, or causing to be provided, the Services, in no event shall the Manager be obligated to do any of the following: (i) maintain the employment of any specific employee or hire additional employees; (ii) purchase, lease or license any additional equipment (including computer equipment, furniture, furnishings, fixtures, machinery, vehicles, tools and other tangible personal property) or software; (iii) make modifications to its existing systems or software; or (iv) pay any costs related to the transfer or conversion of data of the Partnership Group; provided , however , that, in the event that any employees that are engaged in the provision of Services cease working for the Manager or are reassigned to other work by the Manager, the Manager shall make reasonable efforts to replace such employees or otherwise to have the duties performed by such employees in connection with the Services continue to be provided, and that the Manager shall make or cause to be made such repairs or modifications as are reasonably necessary to keep the equipment, systems or software used in providing the Services in working order. The Manager shall not be required to perform Services hereunder that conflict with any applicable Law, contract or permit or policies of the Manager or to which the Manager is subject relating to business conduct and ethical practices.

 

(b)                                  At all times during the performance of the Services, all Persons performing such Services (including agents, temporary employees, independent third parties and consultants) shall be construed as being independent from the Partnership Group, and such Persons shall not be considered or deemed to be an employee of the Partnership Group nor entitled to any employee benefits of the Partnership Group as a result of this Agreement.  The responsibility of such Persons is to perform the Services in accordance with this Agreement and, as necessary, to advise Kimbell Operating in connection therewith, and such Persons shall not be responsible for decision-making on behalf of the Partnership Group.  Such Persons shall be not be deemed to be under the management or direction of the Partnership Group.

 

Section 2.5                                     Prohibited Activities .  The Manager shall not undertake any activity that would (a) violate any applicable Law in any material respect that would result in adverse consequences for the Partnership Group or any Serviced Property or (b) violate, in any material respect, any contracts, leases, orders, security instruments and other agreements to which, to the Manager’s knowledge, a member of the Partnership Group is bound.

 

Section 2.6                                     Cooperation; Access .  The Manager and Kimbell Operating shall cooperate with one another and provide such further assistance as the other Party may reasonably request in connection with the provision of Services hereunder.  During the Term and for so long

 

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as any Services are being provided with respect to the Serviced Properties by the Manager, each of the Parties will provide the other Party and its authorized representatives reasonable access, during regular business hours upon reasonable notice, to it and its employees, representatives, facilities and books and records as the other Party and its representatives may reasonably request in order to perform and receive the Services.

 

Section 2.7                                     No Comingling of Assets; Remittance of Amounts Collected .  To the extent the Manager shall have charge or possession of any of the Partnership Group’s assets in connection with the provision of the Services pursuant to this Agreement, the Manager shall (a) hold such assets in the name and for the benefit of the appropriate member of the Partnership Group and (b) separately maintain, and not commingle, such assets with any assets of the Manager or any other Person.  The Manager shall remit to the applicable member of the Partnership Group any and all amounts collected with respect to the Serviced Properties within no later than 30 days of receipt of such amounts.

 

Article III
Invoicing and Payment

 

Section 3.1                                     Invoicing .  Within 30 days after the end of each month, the Manager will provide Kimbell Operating with an invoice reflecting the Direct Expenses incurred in such month. The invoice shall set forth in reasonable detail for the period covered by such invoice the following information: (a) all Direct Expenses incurred or payments made by the Manager on behalf of Kimbell Operating or the Serviced Properties and (b) the basis, in reasonable detail, for the calculation of such Direct Expenses.  On or before the first day of each month during the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager the Services Fee for such month and all Direct Expenses, if any, invoiced to Kimbell Operating in the immediately preceding month; provided, that with respect to the payment to be made for the first month of the Term, Kimbell Operating shall remit to the Manager, on or before the Effective Date, the pro-rated portion of the Services Fee for such month for the period of time from and including the Effective Date to the end of such month. Neither Party shall have a right of set-off against the other Party for any amounts due or to become due hereunder.

 

Section 3.2                                     Objection . Kimbell Operating may object to any expense or cost included on an invoice, including on the ground that the same was not a reasonable or appropriate cost incurred by the Manager in connection with the Services; provided, that such objection is made in writing to the Manager within 30 days following the date of Kimbell Operating’s receipt of the disputed invoice. The Parties shall, during the 15 days after such notice, use their commercially reasonable efforts to reach agreement on the disputed items or amounts. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement within such period, the issue shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 . Notwithstanding the forgoing, Kimbell Operating shall pay the Manager the Payment Amount owed to the Manager when due. Such payment shall not be deemed a waiver of the right of Kimbell Operating to recoup any contested portion of any amount so paid.

 

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errors or omissions the correction of which would result in additional or increased charges or fees for Services must be corrected within one year after the date of the related invoice.

 

Section 3.4                                     Taxes .  All transfer taxes, excises, fees or other charges (including value added, sales, use or receipts taxes, but not including a tax on or measured by the income, net or gross revenues, business activity or capital of the Manager), or any increase therein, now or hereafter imposed directly or indirectly by Law, which the Manager is required to pay or incur in connection with the provision of Services hereunder (“ Tax ”), shall be passed on to Kimbell Operating as an explicit surcharge and shall be paid by Kimbell Operating in addition to any payment to cover expenses and costs related to Services provided. If Kimbell Operating submits to the Manager a timely and valid resale or other exemption certificate reasonably acceptable to the Manager and sufficient to support the exemption from Tax, then such Tax will not be added to the fee pursuant to Section 3.1 ; provided, however , that if the Manager is ever required to pay such Tax, Kimbell Operating will promptly reimburse the Manager for such Tax, including any interest, penalties and attorney’s fees related thereto.  The Parties will cooperate to minimize the imposition of any Taxes.

 

Section 3.5                                     Adjustment to Services Fee .

 

(a)                                  The Services Fee shall be subject to redetermination and adjustment, which may result in an increase or decrease of the Services Fee, on January 1, 2018 and subsequently thereafter on each January 1 of each calendar year beginning January 1, 2019 (each such date, a “ Redetermination Date ”). On or about 30 days prior to each Redetermination Date, the Manager shall prepare and deliver to Kimbell Operating a written proposal for the Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, together with all appropriate backup material and documents supporting the recommendation for the proposed Services Fee.  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the proposed Services Fee to be utilized during the next succeeding period, which Services Fee shall represent a reasonable allocation of all projected costs and expenses to be incurred by the Manager in providing such Services to Kimbell Operating. Pending the final determination of the Services Fee for the next succeeding period, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the Redetermination Date (the “ Existing Services Fee ”).  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the Services Fee for the succeeding period (such fee, the “ Adjusted Services Fee ”), the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such Adjusted Services Fee is greater than the Existing Services Fee, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for the period starting on the Redetermination Date if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date and ending on the date of final determination of the Adjusted Services Fee (the “ Adjustment Period ”) minus (2) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period or (B) if such Adjusted Services Fee is less than the Existing Services Fee, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Existing Services Fee actually paid for such Adjustment Period minus (2) the Adjusted Services Fee that would have been payable for such Adjustment Period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable Redetermination Date.  The Services Fee (as adjusted pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence) will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to this Section 3.5(a) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the Services Fee for the next succeeding period pursuant to this

 

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Section 3.5(a)  within 30 days following the Redetermination Date, the issue and the amount of the Adjusted Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(b)                                  In the event of (x) the sale or disposition of any of the Serviced Properties or (y) the provision of additional Management Services by the Manager (including with respect to any Additional Properties), the Services Fee shall be reduced, in the case of a sale or disposition of Serviced Properties, or increased, in the case of the provision of additional Management Services (such fee, the “ New Services Fee ”).  The Manager and Kimbell Operating agree to negotiate in good faith to determine the New Services Fee, which shall become effective in the month (i) immediately following the consummation of any such sale or disposition or (ii) during which the provision of additional Management Services commences, as applicable (the “ New Services Fee Effective Date ”).  If the Parties have not agreed upon the New Services Fee prior to the New Services Fee Effective Date, Kimbell Operating shall pay monthly the Services Fee payable for the month immediately preceding the New Services Fee Effective Date.  No later than 15 days following the date of the final determination of the New Services Fee, the Parties hereby agree that (A) if such New Services Fee is greater than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then Kimbell Operating shall promptly pay the Manager an amount equal to (1) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date or (B) if such New Services Fee is less than the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date, then the Manager shall promptly pay Kimbell Operating an amount equal to (1) the Services Fee actually paid to the Manager following the New Services Fee Effective Date minus (2) the New Services Fee that would have been payable for such period if the Parties had agreed on such fee prior to the applicable New Services Fee Effective Date. The New Services Fee will remain in effect until such time as it is subsequently adjusted pursuant to Section 3.5(b) .  In the event that the Parties are unable to agree upon the New Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5(b)  within 30 days following the New Services Fee Effective Date, the issue and the New Services Fee shall be determined pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 3.6 .

 

(c)                                   Notwithstanding the foregoing and for the avoidance of doubt, if Kimbell Operating and the Manager agree to increase the Services Fee pursuant to this Section 3.5 , any such increase shall be subject to approval by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 3.6                                     Dispute Resolution .  If the Parties are unable to resolve a dispute regarding (a) the objection to any expense or cost included on an invoice pursuant to Section 3.2 or (b) the amount of an adjustment to the Services Fee pursuant to Section 3.5 , any Party may refer the matter to arbitration in Tarrant County, Texas before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures.  Arbitration pursuant to this Section 3.6 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for any dispute arising pursuant to Section 3.2 and Section 3.5 of this Agreement.  All other disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by Section 13.8 hereof.

 

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Article IV
Term and Termination

 

Section 4.1                                     Term .  The initial term of this Agreement will be for a period of five years, commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date (“ Initial Term ”). At the conclusion of the Initial Term, the term of this Agreement will automatically extend from year-to-year (each, an “ Extension ”) (the Initial Term and any Extension(s), the “ Term ”), unless terminated by either Party with at least 90 days’ notice prior to the end of such term, as extended.

 

Section 4.2                                     Termination for Convenience .  The Manager may, effective any time after the second anniversary of the Effective Date and upon at least 180 days’ notice to Kimbell Operating, terminate this Agreement or the provision of any Service.

 

Section 4.3                                     Termination upon Change of Control .  Kimbell Operating or the Manager may terminate this Agreement if, at any time, the Sponsors or their respective Affiliates no longer control GP LLC by providing the other Party with at least 90 days’ notice of its election to terminate this Agreement.

 

Section 4.4                                     Termination for Default .

 

(a)                                  Kimbell Operating will be in default if:

 

(i)                                      it fails to perform any of its material obligations set forth in this Agreement and such failure is not cured within 15 Business Days after notice thereof (which notice will describe such failure in reasonable detail) is received by Kimbell Operating; or

 

(ii)                                   it (A) files a petition or otherwise commences, authorizes or acquiesces in the commencement of a proceeding or cause of action under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar Law, or has any such petition filed or commenced against it, (B) makes an assignment or any general arrangement for the benefit of creditors, (C) otherwise becomes bankrupt or insolvent (however evidenced), (D) has a liquidator, administrator, receiver, trustee, conservator or similar official appointed with respect to it or any substantial portion of its property or assets, or (E) is generally unable to pay its debts as they fall due.

 

(b)                                  The Manager will be in default upon the occurrence of any gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Manager in performing the Services resulting in material harm to the Partnership Group, following 15 Business Days’ notice from Kimbell Operating to the Manager.

 

(c)                                   If Kimbell Operating is in default as described in Section 4.4(a) , the Manager may: (i) terminate this Agreement upon notice to Kimbell Operating; (ii) withhold any payments due to Kimbell Operating under this Agreement; and (iii) pursue any other remedy at law or in equity.  If the Manager is in default as described in Section 4.4(b) , Kimbell Operating

 

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may:  (x) terminate this Agreement upon notice to the Manager; and (y) withhold any payments due to the Manager under this Agreement.

 

Section 4.5                                     Effect of Termination .  Upon termination of this Agreement, all rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement will terminate; provided , however , termination will not affect or excuse the performance of either Party under any provision of this Agreement that by its terms survives termination. The following provisions of this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement indefinitely: Article VII , Article VIII , Article IX , Article XI and Article XIII .

 

Section 4.6                                     Costs of Termination . If this Agreement is terminated by Kimbell Operating for any reason other than the Manager’s default pursuant to Section  4.4 , then any reasonable costs and expenses actually incurred by the Manager in connection with such termination (the “ Termination Amount ”) shall be reimbursed to the Manager by Kimbell Operating; provided , however , that the Manager shall provide (i) reasonable advance notice to Kimbell Operating of the incurrence of any such costs and expenses and (ii) reasonable detail regarding the calculation of such costs and expenses.

 

Section 4.7                                     Right to Revoke Power of Attorney . Upon termination of this Agreement, the Partnership Group shall be entitled to immediately rescind, revoke and/or terminate any prior powers of attorney or similar agreements issued to Manager or its Affiliates, including the limited power of attorney attached hereto as Schedule D.

 

Article V
Representations and Warranties

 

Section 5.1                                     Representations and Warranties of the Manager .  The Manager represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)                                  It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the state of its formation;

 

(b)                                  This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

(c)                                   The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Section 5.2                                     Representations and Warranties of Kimbell Operating .  Kimbell Operating represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date and the first day of each Extension:

 

(a)                                  It is duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its formation;

 

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(b)                                  This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar Laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and (ii) general principles of equity; and

 

(c)                                   The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite action and do not and will not conflict with or result in the violation of: (i) any provisions of its organizational documents, (ii) any Law to which it is subject or (iii) any material agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it, its property or its assets are bound or affected.

 

Article VI
Relationship of the Parties

 

This Agreement does not form a partnership or joint venture between the Parties.  Except as set forth in Section 2.2 , this Agreement does not make the Manager an agent or a legal representative of Kimbell Operating and the Manager will not assume or create any obligation, liability or responsibility, expressed or implied, on behalf of or in the name of Kimbell Operating.  It is the intent of the Parties that with respect to performing the Services hereunder, the Manager is an independent contractor, and shall provide the Services in accordance with the reasonable instructions provided by authorized representatives of Kimbell Operating, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Article VII
Audit

 

The Manager will maintain in good order any and all books and records regarding the Services for a period of two years following the date such Services are rendered.  Kimbell Operating may, at its sole cost and expense, review or audit, or cause to be reviewed or audited, the books and records of the Manager related to this Agreement; provided, however , that all invoices provided to Kimbell Operating pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid when due regardless of whether such invoices are under review or audit pursuant to this Article VII .  The Manager will make available its relevant books and records and use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Kimbell Operating in conducting such review or audit.  The Manager shall cooperate fully and timely, and cause its accountants and other advisors to cooperate fully and timely, with any reasonable request by Kimbell Operating to produce financial statements for, or other information and materials regarding, the Serviced Properties that is necessary or appropriate for the Partnership to fully comply with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and any national securities exchange on which securities of the Partnership are listed or are proposed to be listed.  Kimbell Operating shall bear all costs and expenses incurred by the Manager in complying with any such request, including with respect to any inspection, examination or audit performed on the Partnership Group pursuant to this Article VII and including the reasonable fees and expenses of any legal counsel or financial or accounting, professional engaged by the Manager.  Kimbell Operating shall make payment of such invoiced expenses to the Manager as provided for pursuant to Section 3.1 .

 

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Article VIII
Indemnification

 

Section 8.1                                     Kimbell Operating’s Agreement to Indemnify .  KIMBELL OPERATING SHALL ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR AND SHALL RELEASE, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE MANAGER, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “ MANAGER INDEMNITEES ”) HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITY, DEMANDS, CLAIMS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION, ASSESSMENTS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’, EXPERTS’ AND CONSULTANTS’ FEES AND EXPENSES AS WELL AS REASONABLE COSTS OF INVESTIGATION, SAMPLING AND DEFENSE) (COLLECTIVELY, “ DAMAGES ”) RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF (A) ANY MATERIAL BREACH BY KIMBELL OPERATING OF THIS AGREEMENT OR (B) THE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OF OR LIABILITY OF ANY MEMBER OF THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP, ANY THIRD PARTY OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS AND ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH OR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.  FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, KIMBELL OPERATING’S ONLY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR ANY OTHER FAULT OF THE MANAGER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.4 .

 

Section 8.2                                     Adverse Claims.   To the extent that any indemnification claim under this Article VIII involves a claim in which the Manager and Kimbell Operating are adverse, Kimbell Operating’s rights and obligations shall be controlled by the Conflicts Committee.

 

Section 8.3                                     Indemnification Procedures .

 

(a)                                  If any Manager Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement (an “ Indemnified Party ”), it will promptly after it becomes aware of facts giving rise to a claim for indemnification provide notice to Kimbell Operating (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) specifying the nature of and the specific basis for such claim.  Failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying Party from any liability which such Indemnifying Party may have to any Indemnified Party or otherwise, except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party has been materially prejudiced (through the forfeiture of substantive rights or defenses) by such failure.

 

(b)                                  The Indemnifying Party will 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 set forth in this Agreement, including the selection of counsel, determination of whether to appeal any decision of any court or similar authority and the settling of any such matter or any issues relating thereto; provided , however , that no such settlement will be entered into without the consent of the Indemnified Party unless it includes a full release of the Indemnified Party for such matter or issues, as the case may be.

 

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(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 set forth in this Agreement, including the prompt furnishing to the Indemnifying Party of any correspondence or other notice relating thereto that the Indemnified Party may receive, permitting the names 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 8.3(c) . In no event shall the obligation of the Indemnified Party to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party be construed as imposing an obligation on the Indemnified Party to hire and pay for counsel in connection with the defense of any claims covered by the indemnification set forth in this Agreement; 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 losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, the gross amount of the indemnification will be reduced by (i) any cash 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 cash amounts recovered by the Indemnified Party under contractual indemnities from third Persons.

 

Section 8.4                                     Express Negligence Waiver .  THE FOREGOING INDEMNITIES ARE INTENDED TO BE ENFORCEABLE AGAINST KIMBELL OPERATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPRESS TERMS AND SCOPE THEREOF NOTWITHSTANDING ANY EXPRESS NEGLIGENCE RULE OR ANY SIMILAR DIRECTIVE THAT WOULD PROHIBIT OR OTHERWISE LIMIT INDEMNITIES BECAUSE OF THE SOLE, CONCURRENT, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR FAULT OF ANY OF THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES.

 

Article IX
Limitation of Liability

 

NO PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, REMOTE, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING FOR LOST REVENUES OR LOST PROFITS), INCLUDING LOSS OF FUTURE REVENUE OR INCOME, LOSS OF BUSINESS, REPUTATION OR OPPORTUNITY OR DIMINUTION  IN VALUE, WHETHER IN PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHER TORT (INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BY CONTRACT OR STATUTE, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EXCEPT FOR THE LIABILITY OF KIMBELL OPERATING IN RESPECT OF THIRD PARTY DAMAGES PURSUANT TO THE INDEMNITY IN SECTION 8.1 .

 

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Article X
Force Majeure

 

To the extent either Party is prevented by Force Majeure from performing its obligations, in whole or in part, under this Agreement, and if such Party (“ Affected Party ”) gives notice and details of the Force Majeure to the other Party as soon as reasonably practicable, then the Affected Party will be excused from the performance with respect to any such obligations (other than the obligation to make payments when due). Each notice of Force Majeure sent by an Affected Party to the other Party will specify the event or circumstance of Force Majeure, the extent to which the Affected Party is unable to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the steps being taken by the Affected Party to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances. The non-Affected Party will not be required to perform its obligations to the Affected Party corresponding to the obligations of the Affected Party excused by Force Majeure. A Party prevented from performing its obligations due to Force Majeure will use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate and to overcome the effects of such event or circumstances and will resume performance of its obligations as soon as practicable.

 

Article XI
Confidentiality

 

Section 11.1                              Confidentiality .  The Manager shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from Kimbell Operating and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, and Kimbell Operating shall hold in strict confidence any Confidential Information it receives from the Manager and may not disclose any Confidential Information to any Person, except in each case for disclosures (a) to comply with applicable Laws, (b) to such Party’s Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, advisers or representatives, but only if the recipients of such information have agreed to be bound by the provisions of this Article XI , (c) of information that such Party has received from a source independent of the other Party and that such Party reasonably believes such source obtained without breach of any obligation of confidentiality, (d) to such Party’s existing and prospective lenders, existing and prospective investors, attorneys, accountants, consultants and other representatives with a need to know such information (including a need to know for such Party’s own purposes), provided, however , that such Party shall be responsible for such person’s use and disclosure of any such information, or (e) of information that is already known to the public through no violation of this Agreement or any other confidentiality agreement of the disclosing Party.

 

Section 11.2                              Return of Confidential Information .  Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, each Party shall, and shall cause its employees and representatives to, promptly return to the other Party all Confidential Information it received from such other Party, including all copies thereof, in its possession or control, or destroy or purge its own system and files of any such Confidential Information (to the extent practicable) and deliver to such other Party a written certificate signed by an officer of such Party that such destruction and purging have been carried out.

 

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Article XII
Notices

 

Any notice, request, instruction, correspondence or other document to be given hereunder by any Party to another Party (each, a “ Notice ”) shall be in writing and delivered in person or by courier service requiring acknowledgment of receipt of delivery or mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, or by e-mail, as follows, provided that copies to be delivered below shall not be required for effective notice and shall not constitute notice:

 

If to Kimbell Operating, addressed to:

 

Kimbell Operating Company, LLC

777 Taylor Street, Suite 810

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Attention: R. Davis Ravnaas

Email: davis@kimbellrp.com

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

Baker Botts L.L.P.

910 Louisiana Street

Houston, Texas  77002

Attention: Jason A. Rocha

Email: jason.rocha@bakerbotts.com

 

If to the Manager, addressed to:

 

Taylor Companies Mineral Management, LLC

2777 Stemmons Fwy, Suite 1133

Dallas, Texas 75207

Attention: Brett G. Taylor

Email: brett@ntroyalty.com

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

Taylor Companies Mineral Management, LLC

2777 Stemmons Fwy, Suite 1133

Dallas, Texas 75207

Attention: Daniel C. Przyojski, Jr.

Email: daniel@ntroyalty.com

 

Notice given by personal delivery, courier service or mail shall be effective upon actual receipt.  Notice sent by e-mail (including e-mail of a PDF attachment) shall be deemed to have

 

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been given and received at the time of transmission.  Any Party may change any address to which Notice is to be given to it by giving Notice as provided above of such change of address.

 

Article XIII
Miscellaneous

 

Section 13.1                              No Waiver .  No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (regardless of whether similar), nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided.

 

Section 13.2                              Amendment .  No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless made in writing and signed by both of the Parties.

 

Section 13.3                              Severability .  If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of 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 economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not affected in any manner materially adverse to any Party.  Upon such determination that any term or other provision 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 by this Agreement are consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.

 

Section 13.4                              Assignment .  Neither Party may assign, transfer or otherwise alienate this Agreement or any of its rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement (whether by operation of Law or otherwise) without the consent of the other Party.  Any attempted assignment, transfer or alienation in violation of this Agreement shall be null, void and ineffective.

 

Section 13.5                              Further Assurances .  Each Party will, at the request of the other Party, execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such document and instruments as may be necessary to make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Section 13.6                              Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or other electronic transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

 

Section 13.7                              Construction .

 

(a)                                  The division of this Agreement into articles, sections and other portions and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to an “Article” or “Section” followed by a number or a letter refer to the specified Article or Section of this Agreement.  The Schedules attached to this Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement and form part hereof.  Unless otherwise indicated, all references to a “Schedule” followed by a letter refer to the specified Schedule to this Agreement.  The terms “this Agreement,” “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular Article, Section or other portion hereof.

 

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(b)                                  Unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires, (i) all references to “dollars” or “$” mean United States dollars, (ii) words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and words importing any gender shall include all genders, (iii) “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation,” and (iv) all words used as accounting terms shall have the meanings assigned to them under United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis and as amended from time to time.  If any date on which any action is required to be taken hereunder by any of the Parties hereto is not a Business Day, such action shall be required to be taken on the next succeeding day that is a Business Day.  Reference to any Party hereto is also a reference to such Party’s permitted successors and assigns.

 

(c)                                   The Parties hereto have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement.  No provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in favor of, or against, any of the Parties to this Agreement by reason of the extent to which any such Party or its counsel participated in the drafting thereof or by reason of the extent to which any such provision is inconsistent with any prior draft of this Agreement, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any Party hereto.  This Agreement will not be interpreted or construed to require any Person to take any action, or fail to take any action, if to do so would violate any applicable Law.

 

Section 13.8                              Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial .  This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflict of Laws rule or principle that might refer the governance or the construction of this Agreement to the Law of another jurisdiction.  If any provision of this Agreement or its application to any Person or circumstance is held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other Persons or circumstances will not be affected thereby, and such provision will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by Law.  IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT LOCATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS UPON IT, CONSENT THAT ALL SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY BE MADE BY FIRST CLASS REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, DIRECTED TO IT AS THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XII , AGREES THAT SUCH SERVICE SO MADE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE COMPLETED UPON ACTUAL RECEIPT THEREOF, AND WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO JURISDICTION OR VENUE OF, AND WAIVES ANY MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE FROM, ANY OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE OR DEFEND ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY DOCUMENT EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.

 

Section 13.9                              No Third Party Beneficiaries .  Except for the rights of Indemnified Parties hereunder, nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person (other than Kimbell Operating, the Manager, any Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Manager providing Services hereunder, and Subsidiaries or Affiliates of Kimbell Operating receiving Services hereunder, or their respective successors or permitted assigns) any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement, and no Person (except as so specified) shall be deemed a third-party beneficiary under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

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Section 13.10                       Entire Agreement .  This Agreement and the Schedules hereto constitute the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on, and effective as of, the date first written above:

 

 

TAYLOR COMPANIES MINERAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Brett G. Taylor

 

 

Name: Brett G. Taylor

 

 

Title: President

 

 

 

 

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Name: R. Davis Ravnaas

 

 

Title: President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Signature Page to Management Services Agreement

 



 

SCHEDULE A

 

SERVICES

 

This schedule sets forth certain Services that may be required from the Manager with respect to the Serviced Properties and the identification, evaluation and recommendation of opportunities for an Acquisition and any related negotiation of such opportunities.  The provision of any Services shall in all respects be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

Part I - Acquisition Services : The Manager agrees to perform the following Acquisition Services as reasonably necessary to acquire any Additional Properties by Kimbell Operating. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such Acquisition Services shall include:

 

(a)                                  direct the Manager Entities in sourcing, evaluating (including directing all land and legal due diligence) and negotiating the acquisition of Additional Properties;

 

(b)                                  assist in notifying and providing the relevant recorded transfer documents to any and all the Managers of Additional Properties upon the consummation of an Acquisition;

 

(c)                                   retain and assist outside legal counsel and/or landmen with respect to certain title issues or legal documentation for the Additional Properties (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Additional Properties);

 

(d)                                  maintain all land and legal records with respect to the Additional Properties in Dallas, Texas; and

 

(e)                                   perform any other reasonable services requested by Kimbell Operating with respect to the acquisition of the Additional Properties.

 

Part II - Management Services : The Manager agrees to provide and furnish, all requisite operational, management, technical and administrative support services and take such actions, in each case as reasonably necessary in order to assist the Partnership Group in operating and maintaining any Serviced Properties. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such services shall include:

 

(a)                                  Subject to the restrictions contained in subsection (b) below, the Manager shall assist the Partnership Group, in each case as is reasonably necessary, in performing the following functions relating to the Serviced Properties on behalf of the Partnership Group in its management thereof:

 

(i)                                      negotiate and enter into any division order, new oil and gas lease, release of oil and gas lease, easement and right-of-way agreement, transfer order, ratification, production sharing agreement, stipulation of interests, seismic permit, unitization agreement, or pooling order or agreement, in each case, with respect to the Serviced Properties;

 

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(ii)                                   electronically scan and catalog all essential contracts, agreements and assignments on the Manager’s server, insofar as Manager is in possession of said files, and store hard copies of said files at the Manager’s office;

 

(iii)                                electronically scan and catalog all essential land files on the Manager’s server, insofar as Manager is in possession of said files, and store hard copies of all said files at the Manager’s office;

 

(iv)                               resolve title issues with respect to the Serviced Properties, including negotiating and entering into any corrective assignment or deed, affidavit, amended lease or stipulation of interests;

 

(v)                                  provide title documents, as needed, to ad valorem tax consultant, and advise, as needed, to ensure the records of the County Tax Assessor and Appraisal office records are correct;

 

(vi)                               participate in meetings with members of the Partnership Group as requested to discuss, without limitation, status of the Serviced Properties, accounting matters, any open issues from previous meetings, any approvals required by the Partnership Group hereunder, any claims relating to the Serviced Properties, and recommendations by the Manager relating to the Serviced Properties;

 

(vii)                            prepare and deliver reports reasonably requested by the Partnership Group with respect to the Serviced Properties, including with respect to accounting matters, approval required by the Partnership Group hereunder, any claims relating to the Serviced Properties or any recommendations by the Manager relating to the Serviced Properties, or any other reports reasonably requested by the Partnership Group with respect to the Serviced Properties;

 

(viii)                         provide executive and administrative personnel, office space and office services required in rendering the Services;

 

(ix)                               assist in compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to the Partnership Group in respect of the Serviced Properties;

 

(x)                                  Use commercially reasonable efforts to cause expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Partnership Group to be commercially reasonable or commercially customary and within any budgeted parameters or expense guidelines set by the Partnership Group from time to time; and

 

(xi)                               perform such other services as may be required from time to time for management and other activities relating to the Serviced Properties;

 

(b)                                  Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, the Manager may not:

 

(i)                                      incur indebtedness, borrow or lend money for the Serviced Properties;

 

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(ii)                                   create any lien or encumbrance on the Serviced Properties or any proceeds therefrom except those arising under any operating agreements, division orders, oil and gas leases (“ Documents ”) or other similar documents which are usual and customary and are intended to perform the same basic functions as the Documents;

 

(iii)                                sell, convey, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Serviced Property;

 

(iv)                               execute any indemnification agreement binding on the Partnership Group or the Serviced Properties in any way except those arising under any Documents or other similar documents which are usual and customary and in the ordinary course of business;

 

(v)                                  make any elections or take any actions, without the Partnership Group’s prior written approval, that would result in any member of the Partnership Group acquiring a working interest or cost-bearing interest in any property;

 

(vi)                               take any other action not in the ordinary course of business; or

 

(vii)                            agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

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SCHEDULE B

 

SERVICED PROPERTIES

 

All of the following properties described in that certain Contribution, Conveyance, Assignment and Assumption Agreement (the “ Contribution Agreement ”), dated as of December 20, 2016, by and among the Partnership, Kimbell Royalty GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate GP, LLC, Kimbell Intermediate Holdings, LLC, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC and other persons named therein:

 

The assets owned by the following Contributed Entities (as defined in the Contribution Agreement) set forth on Exhibit B of the Contribution Agreement:

 

Contributed Entity

 

Property Description of the Serviced Properties

Hochstetter, L.P.

 

Assets described in Schedule 1 to Exhibit B to Contribution Agreement

OGM Partners I

 

Assets described in Schedule 1 to Exhibit B to Contribution Agreement

Oakwood Minerals I, L.P.

 

Assets described in Schedule 1 to Exhibit B to Contribution Agreement

RCPTX, Ltd.

 

Assets described in Schedule 2 to Exhibit B to Contribution Agreement

Rochester Minerals, L.P.

 

Assets described in Schedule 1 to Exhibit B to Contribution Agreement

 

The assets contained in the following “Acquisitions” set forth on Exhibit C of the Contribution Agreement:

 

Acquisition

 

Property Description of the Serviced Properties

Addax 2014

 

See Schedule 1 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Alliance

 

See Schedule 2 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Anschutz

 

See Schedule 3 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Billings Co., ND

 

See Schedule 4 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Bossier Parish, LA

 

See Schedule 5 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Briscoe Ranch

 

See Schedule 6 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Cherokee Horn 1

 

See Schedule 7 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Cherokee Horn 2

 

See Schedule 8 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

 

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Cherokee Horn 3

 

See Schedule 9 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

CPG/Carlyle

 

See Schedule 10 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Crawford & Sebastian, AR

 

See Schedule 11 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Gould, La Plata Co., CO

 

See Schedule 12 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Gray & Carson

 

See Schedule 13 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Illinois

 

See Schedule 14 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Johnston, SJ Basin

 

See Schedule 15 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Jonah Field

 

See Schedule 16 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Kudu

 

See Schedule 17 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Las Raices

 

See Schedule 18 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Lincoln Parish, LA

 

See Schedule 19 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Magnolia Smackover, AR

 

See Schedule 20 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Northeast Fuhrman Mascho, TX

 

See Schedule 21 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Rob Austin (Austin Family)

 

See Schedule 22 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Schwertfeger, SJ Basin

 

See Schedule 23 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Slator Ranch

 

See Schedule 24 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Stanolind

 

See Schedule 25 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Tuscaloosa Co., AL

 

See Schedule 26 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Uintah Co., UT

 

See Schedule 27 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Ventura Co., California

 

See Schedule 28 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Warren, San Juan Basin

 

See Schedule 29 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Weld Co., CO

 

See Schedule 30 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

West Fuhrman Mascho

 

See Schedule 31 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

West Levelland

 

See Schedule 32 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Bruce Hill Minor Properties

 

See Schedule 42 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

Karnes County, TX

 

See Schedule 43 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

French

 

See Schedule 44 to Exhibit C to Contribution Agreement

 

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SCHEDULE C

 

MANAGER’S AUTHORITY

 

The Manager shall have the authority to act as agent and attorney-in-fact for the Partnership Group with respect to the Serviced Properties for the following purposes:

 

1.     Subject to Paragraph 2 below, the Manager may (i) assist in resolving certain title issues with respect to the Serviced Properties, including negotiating and entering into any corrective assignment or deed, affidavit, amended lease or stipulation of interests; (ii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group oil, gas and/or mineral leases, release of oil, gas and/or mineral leases, easements and right-of-way agreements, pooling agreements, unitization agreements, communitization agreements, production sharing agreements, seismic permits, or stipulations of interests,  (iii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group division orders, corrective assignments or deeds, affidavits, amended leases, stipulations of interest or any other similar instruments necessary for the payment of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by such the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; (iv) execute, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of the Partnership Group transfer orders or any other similar instruments necessary for the transfer of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; provided that such instruments direct payment of such proceeds to the Partnership Group at such address as the Partnership Group may direct; and (v) the Manager is empowered to receive and disburse to the Partnership Group all royalty and other production payments, bonus payments, delay rentals or any other payments related to the Serviced Properties.

 

2.     Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1, above, the Manager shall not:

 

a.     incur indebtedness, borrow or lend money for the Serviced Properties;

 

b.     create any lien or encumbrance on the Serviced Properties or any proceeds therefrom except those arising under any operating agreements, division orders, oil and gas leases (“ Documents ”) or other similar documents which are usual and customary and are intended to perform the same basic functions as the Documents;

 

c.     sell, convey, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Serviced Property;

 

d.     execute any indemnification agreement binding on the Partnership Group or the Serviced Properties in any way except those arising under any

 

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Documents or other similar documents which are usual and customary and in the ordinary course of business;

 

e.                make any elections or take any actions, without the Partnership Group’s prior written approval, that would result in any member of the Partnership Group acquiring a working interest or cost-bearing interest in any property;

 

f.                 take any other action not in the ordinary course of business; or

 

g.                agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

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SCHEDULE D

 

FORM OF LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

This Limited Power of Attorney (this “ POA ”) is made and entered into by and between KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC , a Delaware limited liability corporation, on behalf of itself and the Partnership Group (“ Principal ”), and TAYLOR COMPANIES MINERAL MANAGEMENT, LLC , a Texas limited liability company (“ Agent ”), to be effective for all purposes as of February 8, 2017 (the “ Effective Date ”).

 

W HEREAS, Principal has engaged Agent to perform certain management services with respect to certain assets (the “ Serviced Properties ”, which, for the avoidance of doubt, include those assets described in the assignment or conveyance to which this POA is attached) for Principal and for and on behalf of Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”), and its affiliates (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Kimbell Royalty Holdings, LLC and Principal), but excluding any partner, member or owner of the Partnership (collectively, the “ Partnership Group ”);

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed, and the mutual benefits to be derived by each party hereunder and the mutual covenants contained herein, Principal and Agent hereby agree as follows:

 

1.               Limited Powers.

 

a.               Subject to Paragraph (b) below, Agent may (i) assist in resolving certain title issues with respect to the Serviced Properties, including negotiating and entering into any corrective assignment or deed, affidavit, amended lease or stipulation of interests; (ii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group oil, gas and/or mineral leases, release of oil, gas and/or mineral leases, easements and right-of-way agreements, pooling agreements, unitization agreements, communitization agreements, production sharing agreements, seismic permits, or stipulations of interests,  (iii) execute, negotiate, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of such the Partnership Group division orders, corrective assignments or deeds, affidavits, amended leases, stipulations of interest or any other similar instruments necessary for the payment of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by such the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; (iv) execute, acknowledge and deliver on behalf of the Partnership Group transfer orders or any other similar instruments necessary for the transfer of royalty interests, overriding royalty interests or other proceeds of production owned by the Partnership Group for which the proceeds are payable to the Partnership Group and are related to the Serviced Properties or any part thereof; provided that such instruments direct payment of such proceeds to the Partnership Group at such address as the

 

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Partnership Group may direct; and (v) Agent is empowered to receive and disburse to the Partnership Group all royalty and other production payments, bonus payments, delay rentals or any other payments related to the Serviced Properties.

 

b.               Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1, above, Agent shall not:

 

i.                                           incur indebtedness, borrow or lend money for the Serviced Properties;

 

ii.                                        create any lien or encumbrance on the Serviced Properties or any proceeds therefrom except those arising under any operating agreements, division orders, oil and gas leases (“ Documents ”) or other similar documents which are usual and customary and are intended to perform the same basic functions as the Documents;

 

iii.                                     sell, convey, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Serviced Property;

 

iv.                                    execute any indemnification agreement binding on the Partnership Group or the Serviced Properties in any way except those arising under any Documents or other similar documents which are usual and customary and in the ordinary course of business;

 

v.                                       make any elections or take any actions, without the Partnership Group’s prior written approval, that would result in any member of the Partnership Group acquiring a working interest or cost-bearing interest in any property;

 

vi.                                    take any other action not in the ordinary course of business; or

 

vii.                                 agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

2.               Revocation and Termination. Principal has the power to revoke this POA at any time by Principal’s written revocation delivered to Agent.

 

3.               No General Power of Appointment . Any authority granted to Agent herein shall be limited so as to prevent this Agent to be subject to or be taxed on Principal’s income.

 

4.               Ratification. Principal hereby ratifies and confirms all that Agent shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this POA and the rights and powers granted herein.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this POA has been executed by the undersigned duly authorized representatives of Principal to be effective for all purposes as of the Effective Date set forth above.

 

PRINCIPAL :

 

KIMBELL OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

 

 

 

By:

 

 

Name: R. Davis Ravnaas

 

Title: President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

AGENT :

 

TAYLOR COMPANIES MINERAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

 

By:

 

 

Name: Brett G. Taylor

 

Title: President

 

 

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