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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):           April 29, 2020  

 

 

 

Tellurian Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-5507   06-0842255
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 3100, Houston, TX   77002
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:        (832) 962-4000  

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share   TELL   Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company  ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Closing of Note Offering

 

On April 29, 2020, Tellurian Inc. (“Tellurian” or the “Company”) closed its previously announced offering (the “Offering”) to an institutional investor (the “Investor”) of (i) a $56,000,000 face amount senior unsecured note (the “Note”) issued pursuant to an Indenture by and between the Company, as issuer, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Indenture”), and (ii) a warrant to purchase up to 20,000,000 shares of Tellurian common stock at an exercise price of $1.542 per share (the “Warrant”). The Company estimates that the net proceeds from the Offering, after deducting the placement agent fees, original issue discount and offering expenses, will be approximately $47.3 million.

 

The Offering was made pursuant to the Company’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR (File No. 333-235793), which was declared effective by the SEC on January 3, 2020, including the prospectus contained therein, as amended on April 28, 2020 by the post-effective amendment No. 1 (the “Post-Effective Amendment”), and the prospectus supplement filed on April 28, 2020. In connection with such registration, the Company is filing as Exhibit 5.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K a legal opinion of Baker Botts L.L.P. regarding the validity of the Note and the Warrant and as Exhibit 5.2 a legal opinion of Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP regarding the validity of the shares issuable upon an event of default under the Note or upon conversion of the Warrant.

 

The Indenture and the Note

 

The Indenture governs the terms of the Note to the extent set forth therein, including with respect to the rights and duties of the trustee (including in connection with an event of default under the Note (as described below)), replacement of the trustee, discharge of the Indenture, cancellation of the Note, and amendment and modification of the Indenture or the Note.

 

The Indenture also provides that a majority in principal amount of the then-outstanding Notes may direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred to the trustee (either relating to an event of default or otherwise), subject to the trustee’s right to refuse to follow directions in certain circumstances.

 

The Indenture is subject to, and governed by, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the “TIA”), and contains customary provisions required under the TIA.

 

The terms of the Note are incorporated by reference into the Indenture, and, with respect to provisions related to the maturity of the Note, ranking of the Note, payments on the Note, events of default, remedies in connection with an event of default (including acceleration of the Note or conversion of the Note) and certain other provisions, the Indenture refers to the applicable provisions of the Note.

 

The Note is a senior unsecured obligation of the Company. The Note will mature on June 1, 2021 and was sold to the Investor at a purchase price of $50,000,000, or approximately 89.3% of its face amount. The interest rate under the Note is 0%, which interest rate would increase upon the existence of an event of default. A portion of the face amount of the Note must be redeemed on the first day of every month beginning on June 1, 2020 through maturity of the Note pursuant to a schedule set forth in the Note. The Note contains certain cash sweep provisions requiring that a portion of the proceeds from certain Company equity offerings and convertible securities offerings be used to repay the Note through additional amortization payments not to exceed $8,000,000 in total, subject to certain conditions. The Investor may require the Company to repurchase the Note (i) upon a Fundamental Change (as defined in the Note) at 105% of the face amount or (ii) upon an event of default at 115% of the face amount. The Company may prepay the Note in whole or in part from time to time without premium or penalty.

 

The Note includes covenants which, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, permit liens on their assets, make certain types of investments, pay dividends and other restricted payments, transfer assets, enter into transactions with affiliates and issue certain types of securities. The Note also requires the Company to maintain, as of the last day of each month, unrestricted, unencumbered cash in one or more deposit accounts held solely in the Company’s name in an amount at least equal to the greater of (i) 40% of the then-outstanding principal amount of the Note, (ii) $18,000,000 and (iii) the minimum aggregate amount of cash required to be reserved by the Company or its subsidiaries pursuant to any indebtedness (other than the Note) plus $6,000,000; provided that up to $12,000,000 of cash encumbered under one of the Company’s existing debt facilities may count towards satisfying the amounts in clauses (i) and (ii). The Company is also required to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain certain stockholder approvals related to the issuance of shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the Note.

 

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The Note includes customary provisions regarding events of default, including, among other things, nonpayment of principal or other amounts, violation of covenants, incorrectness of representations and warranties in any material respect, cross-acceleration with respect to other indebtedness, bankruptcy and judgments, and acceleration of amounts due under the Note. In addition, the Note provides that if an event of default occurs, the Investor will have the right to convert amounts due under the Note into the “Conversion Consideration,” which consists, for each $1,000 of principal amount under the Note, of (i) a number of shares of Tellurian common stock equal to the “Event of Default Conversion Rate” plus (ii) cash in respect of aggregate accrued and unpaid interest due on the Note. The term “Event of Default Conversion Rate” means $1,000 divided by 75% of the lowest daily volume-weighted average trading price of the common stock over a 10-day period, subject to a specified floor price.

 

The Warrant

 

The Warrant will be exercisable at an exercise price of $1.542 per share, subject to customary adjustments set forth in the Warrant for stock splits and similar transactions. The Warrant will be exercisable in whole or in part at any time beginning on October 29, 2020 and from time to time until October 29, 2025. If a registration statement covering the issuance or resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrant is not available at the time of exercise, a holder may exercise part or all of the Warrant via a cashless exercise mechanism set forth in the Warrant. The exercise price of the Warrant, and the number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrant, will be adjusted proportionately if the Company subdivides its shares of common stock into a greater number of shares or combine its shares of common stock into a smaller number of shares. A holder of a Warrant will have the right to receive an instrument of a successor entity that is comparable to the Warrant, or to have its Warrant repurchased, in certain circumstances involving business combination and similar transactions.

 

Voting Agreements

 

In connection with the Offering, the Company and each of Charif Souki, Martin Houston, Meg Gentle and Keith Teague, in their capacity as Tellurian stockholders, entered into a voting agreement pursuant to which each agreed to vote, at an annual or special meeting of stockholders of the Company, all shares of Tellurian common stock that they hold in favor of proposals to approve (i) the potential issuance of Tellurian common stock pursuant to the Note and (ii) an increase the number of authorized shares of Tellurian common stock (each, a “Voting Agreement” and collectively, the “Voting Agreements”).

 

The foregoing description of the terms and conditions of the Note, the Indenture, the Warrant and the Voting Agreements does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Note, the Indenture, the Warrant and the form of Voting Agreement, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 4.2, 4.1, 4.3 and 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Lender Warrant, the Existing Warrant and Credit Agreement Amendment

 

On April 28, 2020, Driftwood Holdings LP (formerly known as Driftwood Holdings LLC), a Delaware limited partnership and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Driftwood Holdings”), entered into the previously announced amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Credit and Guaranty Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), dated as of May 23, 2019, providing for senior secured term loans (collectively, the “Loans”) by and among Driftwood Holdings, as the borrower, the guarantors party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as the administrative agent, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as the collateral agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto. The effectiveness of the Amendment was subject to the certain conditions precedent, which were satisfied on April 29, 2020.

 

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Pursuant to the Amendment, among other things, (i) the Credit Agreement was amended to (A) permit the incurrence of certain debt, including the Note, (B) permit certain potential restricted payments pursuant to the Warrant, the Lender Warrant (as defined below) and the Existing Warrant (as defined below), (C) amend the events of default under the Credit Agreement to add certain events of default under the Note and to add a cross-acceleration event of default and (D) include certain restrictions on amendments or modifications to the Note, as well as limit the ability of the Company to exchange the Note or any portion thereof for common stock of the Company without making an equivalent offer to the lenders in respect of the Loans under the Credit Agreement, (ii) as a prepayment of $15.0 million of principal amount the Loans, the Company (A) issued 9,348,706 shares of common stock to the lender and (B) issued a warrant to the lender that will be exercisable for 4,674,353 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.542 (and otherwise has terms similar to those described above in “Closing of Note Offering—The Warrant” (the “Lender Warrant”), except that the number of shares issuable upon exercise will decrease by up to one-half to the extent principal amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement are further decreased prior to October 29, 2020), (iii) the Company further prepaid outstanding principal amounts of the Loans with a cash payment of $1.75 million and will be required to further prepay outstanding principal amounts of the Loans with a cash payment of $350,000 on or before May 29, 2020 and (iv) the terms of the lender’s warrant issued on March 23, 2020 and described in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on that date (the “Existing Warrant”) was amended and restated to include certain liquidated damages provisions and distribution rights similar to those included in the Lender Warrant.

 

On April 29, 2020, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a prospectus supplement to the prospectus included in the registration statement on Form S-3ASR (File No. 333-235793), as amended by the Post-Effective Amendment, to register the resale of up to 14,023,059 shares of Tellurian common stock by the selling stockholder identified in the prospectus supplement. In connection with such registration, the Company is filing a legal opinion of Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP as Exhibit 5.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

The foregoing description of the Lender Warrant and the Existing Warrant does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Lender Warrant and the Existing Warrant, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 4.4 and 4.5 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and 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.

 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference to this Item 2.03.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 under “Amendment to Credit Agreement” is incorporated herein by reference to this Item 3.02.

 

The lender has represented that it is an “accredited investor,” as such term is defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Company relied on the private placement exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act set forth in Section 4(a)(2) thereof for purposes of the transactions contemplated by the Amendment.

 

Item 3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.

 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 is incorporated herein by reference to this Item 3.03.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)       Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
4.1   Indenture, dated as of April 29, 2020, by and between Tellurian Inc., as issuer, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, relating to Senior Unsecured Note due 2021
     
4.2   Senior Unsecured Note due 2021, dated as of April 29, 2020, issued to High Trail Investments SA LLC

 

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Exhibit No.   Description
4.3   Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, dated as of April 29, 2020, issued to High Trail Investments SA LLC
     
4.4   Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, dated as of April 29, 2020, issued to Nineteen77 Capital Solutions A LP
     
4.5   Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated as of April 29, 2020, issued to Nineteen77 Capital Solutions A LP
     
5.1   Opinion of Baker Botts L.L.P.
     
5.2   Opinion of Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
     
5.3   Opinion of Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
     
10.1   Form of Voting Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2020, by and between the Company and each of Charif Souki, Martin Houston, Meg Gentle and R. Keith Teague
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  TELLURIAN INC.
     
  By: /s/ L. Kian Granmayeh
 

Name:  

Title:

L. Kian Granmayeh

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: April 29, 2020

 

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Exhibit 4.1

 

TELLURIAN INC.
as Issuer

 

and

 

WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
as Trustee

 

Indenture

 

Dated as of April 29, 2020

 

Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021
 

 

 

 

 

TELLURIAN INC.

 

Reconciliation and tie between Trust Indenture Act of 1939
and Indenture, dated as of April 
29, 2020

 

Section of
Trust Indenture
Act of 1939
  Section(s) of
Indenture
 
§310 (a)(1)     5.10  
(a)(2)     5.10  
(a)(3)     Not Applicable  
(a)(4)     Not Applicable  
(a)(5)     5.10  
(b)     5.08, 5.10  
§311 (a)     5.11  
(b)     5.11  
(c)     Not Applicable  
§312 (a)     2.07  
(b)     8.03  
(c)     8.03  
§313 (a)     5.06  
(b)     5.06  
(c)     5.06  
(d)     5.06  
§314 (a)     3.03, 3.04  
(b)     Not Applicable  
(c)(1)     8.04  
(c)(2)     8.04  
(c)(3)     Not Applicable  
(d)     Not Applicable  
(e)     8.05  
§315 (a)     5.01 (b)
(b)     5.05  
(c)     5.01 (a)
(d)     5.01 (c)
(d)(1)     5.01 (c)(1)
(d)(2)     5.01 (c)(2)
(d)(3)     5.01 (c)(3)
(e)     4.09  
§316 (a)(1)(A)     4.03  
(a)(1)(B)     4.02  
(a)(2)     Not Applicable  
(a)(last sentence)     2.11  
(b)     4.05  
§317 (a)(1)     4.06  
(a)(2)     4.07  
(b)     2.06  
§318 (a)     8.01  

 

Note: This reconciliation and tie shall not, for any purpose, be deemed to be a part of the Indenture.

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE 1
     
Section 1.01 Definitions 1
Section 1.02 Other Definitions 4
Section 1.03 Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act 4
Section 1.04 Rules of Construction 4
     
ARTICLE II THE SECURITIES 5
   
Section 2.01 Aggregate Principal Amount 5
Section 2.02 Incorporation by Reference 5
Section 2.03 Forms Generally 5
Section 2.04 Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating 5
Section 2.05 Registrar and Paying Agent 5
Section 2.06 Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust 6
Section 2.07 Holder Lists 6
Section 2.08 Transfer and Exchange 6
Section 2.09 Replacement Securities 6
Section 2.10 Outstanding Securities 7
Section 2.11 Original Issue Discount, Foreign-Currency Denominated and Treasury Securities 7
Section 2.12 Cancellation 7
Section 2.13 Payments; Defaulted Interest; Computation of Interest 7
     
ARTICLE III COVENANTS 7
     
Section 3.01 Payment of Securities 7
Section 3.02 Maintenance of Office or Agency 7
Section 3.03 SEC Reports; Financial Statements 8
Section 3.04 Compliance Certificate 8
     
ARTICLE IV DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES 9
     
Section 4.01 Events of Default; Acceleration; Other Remedies 9
Section 4.02 Waiver of Defaults 9
Section 4.03 Control by Majority 9
Section 4.04 Limitations on Suits 9
Section 4.05 Rights of Holders to Receive Payment 10
Section 4.06 Collection Suit by Trustee 10
Section 4.07 Trustee May File Proofs of Claim 10
Section 4.08 Priorities 10
Section 4.09 Undertaking for Costs 11
     
ARTICLE V TRUSTEE 11
     
Section 5.01 Duties of Trustee 11
Section 5.02 Rights of Trustee 12
Section 5.03 May Hold Securities 13
Section 5.04 Trustee’s Disclaimer 13
Section 5.05 Notice of Defaults 13
Section 5.06 Reports by Trustee to Holders 13
Section 5.07 Compensation and Indemnity 13
Section 5.08 Replacement of Trustee 14
Section 5.09 Successor Trustee by Merger, etc. 15
Section 5.10 Eligibility; Disqualification 15
Section 5.11 Preferential Collection of Claims Against the Company 15

 

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ARTICLE VI DISCHARGE OF INDENTURE 15
     
Section 6.01 Termination of the Company’s Obligations 15
Section 6.02 Application of Trust Money 16
Section 6.03 Repayment to Company 16
Section 6.04 Reinstatement 16
     
ARTICLE VII SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES AND AMENDMENTS 16
     
Section 7.01 Without Consent of Holders 16
Section 7.02 With Consent of Holders 17
Section 7.03 Compliance with Trust Indenture Act 18
Section 7.04 Revocation and Effect of Consents 18
Section 7.05 Trustee to Sign Amendments, etc. 18
     
ARTICLE VIII MISCELLANEOUS 18
     
Section 8.01 Trust Indenture Act Controls 18
Section 8.02 Notices 18
Section 8.03 Communication by Holders with Other Holders 19
Section 8.04 Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent 20
Section 8.05 Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion 20
Section 8.06 Rules by Trustee and Agents 20
Section 8.07 No Recourse Against Others 20
Section 8.08 Governing Law 20
Section 8.09 No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements 21
Section 8.10 Successors 21
Section 8.11 Severability 21
Section 8.12 Counterpart Originals 21
Section 8.13 Table of Contents, Headings, etc. 21

 

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INDENTURE (this “Indenture”) dated as of April 29, 2020 between Tellurian Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”).

 

The Company has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the issuance of the Company’s Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021, in the form attached as Exhibit A hereto, to be issued in the initial principal amount of $56,000,000 (herein called the “Securities”) as provided in this Indenture.

 

All things necessary to make this Indenture a valid agreement of the Company, in accordance with its terms, have been done.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH:

 

For and in consideration of the premises and the purchase of the Securities by the Holders (as herein defined) thereof, it is mutually covenanted and agreed, for the equal and ratable benefit of all Holders of the Securities, as follows:

 

ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

Section 1.01   Definitions.

 

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the form of Senior Unsecured Note Due 2021 attached as Exhibit A hereto to the extent defined therein.

 

“Affiliate” means with respect to any Person, means as to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, is in control of, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” of a Person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct, or cause the direction of, the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise.

 

“Agent” means any Registrar or Paying Agent.

 

“Amortization Payment Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the form of Senior Unsecured Note Due 2021 attached as Exhibit A hereto.

 

“Bankruptcy Custodian” means any receiver, trustee, assignee, liquidator or similar official under Bankruptcy Law.

 

“Bankruptcy Law” means Title 11, United States Code, or any similar U.S. federal or state or non-U.S. law for the relief of debtors.

 

“Board of Directors” means the board of directors of the Company or a committee of such board duly authorized to act on behalf of such board.

 

“Board Resolution” means a copy of a resolution certified by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company to have been duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company and to be in full force and effect on the date of such certification, and delivered to the Trustee.

 

“Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or any day on which the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or in the Place of Payment are authorized or required by law or executive order to close or be closed; provided, however, for clarification, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or in the Place of Payment shall not be deemed to be authorized or required by law or executive order to close or be closed due to “stay at home”, “shelter-in-place”, “non-essential employee” or any other similar orders or restrictions or the closure of any physical branch locations at the direction of any governmental authority so long as the electronic funds transfer systems (including for wire transfers) of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or in the Place of Payment are open for use by customers on such day.

 

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“Capital Stock” of any Person means any and all shares of, warrants or options or similar securities that provide a right to purchase or acquire, the equity of such Person, but excluding any debt securities convertible into such equity.

 

“Company” means the Person named as the “Company” in the first paragraph of this Indenture until a successor Person shall have become such pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter “Company” shall mean such successor Person; provided, however, that for purposes of any provision contained herein which is required by the TIA, “Company” shall also mean each other obligor (if any) on the Securities.

 

“Company Request” means a written request signed in the name of the Company by two Officers of the Company and delivered to the Trustee.

 

“Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee” means the principal office of the Trustee at which at any particular time its corporate trust business shall be administered, which shall be 50 S. Sixth Street, Suite 1290, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Attention: Tellurian Inc. Administrator.

 

“Default” means any event, act or condition that is, or after notice or the passage of time or both would be, an Event of Default.

 

“deliver” or “delivery” means the actual physical delivery of the certificated Securities to the relevant Person required hereunder, together with all endorsements.

 

“Dollar” or “$” means a dollar or other equivalent unit in such coin or currency of the United States as at the time shall be legal tender for the payment of public and private debt.

 

“Event of Default” shall have the meaning set forth in the Form of Senior Unsecured Note Due 2021 attached as Exhibit A hereto.

 

“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any successor statute.

 

“GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, as in effect from time to time; provided the definitions set forth in this Indenture and the Securities and any financial calculations required by thereby shall be computed to exclude any change to lease accounting rules from those in effect pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 840 (Leases) and other related lease accounting guidance as in effect on the date hereof.

 

“Government Obligations” means, with respect to the Securities, (i) direct obligations of a government that issues the currency in which the Securities are payable for the payment of which the full faith and credit of such government is pledged, or (ii) obligations of a Person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of such government, the payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by such government, which, in either case under clause (i) or (ii) above, are not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof; or (iii) depository receipts issued by a bank or trust company as custodian with respect to any such Government Obligations or a specific payment of interest on or principal of any such Government Obligation held by such custodian for the account of the holder of a depository receipt, provided that (except as required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from the amount payable to the holder of such depository receipt from any amount received by the custodian in respect of the Government Obligation evidenced by such depository receipt.

 

“Holder” means a Person in whose name a Security is registered.

 

“Indenture” means this Indenture as amended or supplemented from time to time pursuant to the provisions hereof, and includes the terms of the Securities, as set forth in Exhibit A hereto.

 

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“Issue Date” means the first date on which the Securities are originally issued under this Indenture.

 

“Maturity Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Form of Senior Unsecured Note Due 2021 attached as Exhibit A hereto.

 

“Officer” means the Chairman of the Board, any Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, any Vice President, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Accounting Officer, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of a Person.

 

“Officer’s Certificate” means a certificate signed by one Officer of a Person.

 

“Opinion of Counsel” means a written opinion from legal counsel who is acceptable to the Trustee. Such counsel may be an employee of or counsel to the Company or the Trustee.

 

“Person” or “person” means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, company, trust, unincorporated organization, association, corporation, institution, public benefit corporation, firm, joint stock company, estate, entity or government agency.

 

“Place of Payment” means the place or places where the principal of and premium (if any) and interest on the Securities are payable in accordance Section 3.02.

 

“Responsible Officer” means, when used with respect to the Trustee, any officer within the corporate trust office of the Trustee having direct responsibility for the administration of this Indenture or any other officer to whom any corporate trust matter is referred because of such person’s knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject and who shall have direct responsibility for the administration of this Indenture.

 

“SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

“Securities” has the meaning stated in the preamble of this Indenture and more particularly means the Securities issued and delivered under this Indenture in the form attached as Exhibit A hereto.

 

“Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, (A) any corporation, association or other business entity (other than a partnership or limited liability company) of which more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power of the Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency, but after giving effect to any voting agreement or stockholders’ agreement that effectively transfers voting power) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees, as applicable, of such corporation, association or other business entity is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person; and (B) any partnership or limited liability company where (i) more than fifty percent (50%) of the capital accounts, distribution rights, equity and voting interests, or of the general and limited partnership interests, as applicable, of such partnership or limited liability company are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person, whether in the form of membership, general, special or limited partnership or limited liability company interests or otherwise; and (ii) such Person or any one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person is a controlling general partner of, or otherwise controls, such partnership or limited liability company.

 

“surrender” shall have the same meaning as “deliver” in the context of the surrender of a Security.

 

“TIA” means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, as in effect on the date hereof; provided, however, that, in the event the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 is amended after such date, “TIA” means, to the extent required by any such amendment, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 as so amended.

 

“Trustee” means the Person named as such above until a successor replaces it in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture, and thereafter “Trustee” means each Person who is then a Trustee hereunder, and if at any time there is more than one such Person.

 

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“United States” means the United States of America (including the States and the District of Columbia) and its territories and possessions, which include Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Wake Island and the Northern Mariana Islands.

 

Section 1.02   Other Definitions.

 

Term   Defined
in Section
 
“Exchange Rate”     2.11  
“Judgment Currency”     4.08  
“Paying Agent”     2.05  
“Registrar”     2.05  
“Required Currency”     4.08  

 

Section 1.03   Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act.

 

Whenever this Indenture refers to a provision of the TIA, the provision is incorporated by reference in and made a part of this Indenture. The following TIA terms used in this Indenture have the following meanings:

 

“Commission” means the SEC.

 

“default” mean an Event of Default.

 

“indenture securities” means the Securities.

 

“indenture security holder” means a Holder.

 

“indenture to be qualified” means this Indenture.

 

“indenture trustee” or “institutional trustee” means the Trustee.

 

“obligor” on the indenture securities means the Company and any successor obligor upon the Securities.

 

All other terms used in this Indenture that are defined by the TIA, defined by TIA reference to another statute or defined by SEC rule under the TIA and not otherwise defined herein are used herein as so defined.

 

Section 1.04   Rules of Construction.

 

Unless the context otherwise requires:

 

(1)       a term has the meaning assigned to it;

 

(2)       an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with GAAP;

 

(3)       “or” is not exclusive;

 

(4)       words in the singular include the plural, and in the plural include the singular;

 

(5)       provisions apply to successive events and transactions;

 

(6)       all references in this instrument to Articles and Sections are references to the corresponding Articles and Sections in and of this instrument;

 

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(7)       the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereto,” and “hereunder” refer to this Indenture as a whole; and

 

(8)       references herein to an agreement, instrument, or other document means such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof.

 

ARTICLE II
THE SECURITIES

 

Section 2.01   Aggregate Principal Amount.

 

The aggregate principal amount of Securities that may be delivered under this Indenture is $56,000,000. The Securities shall be issuable in denominations of $1,000 or any integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof. The Securities shall be substantially identical except as to denomination and except as may otherwise be provided in the Securities.

 

Section 2.02   Incorporation by Reference.

 

The terms of the Securities set forth in the Form of Senior Unsecured Note Due 2021 attached as Exhibit A hereto are part of this Indenture and are incorporated into this Indenture by reference.

 

Section 2.03   Forms Generally.

 

The Securities shall be in the form set forth in Exhibit A hereto.

 

The definitive Securities shall be printed, lithographed or engraved on steel engraved borders or may be produced in any other manner, all as determined by the Officers executing such Securities, as evidenced by their execution thereof.

 

Section 2.04   Execution, Delivery and Dating.

 

One Officer of the Company shall sign the Securities on behalf of the Company by manual signature.

 

If an Officer of the Company whose signature is on a Security no longer holds that office at the time the Security is executed, the Security shall be valid nevertheless.

 

A Security shall not be entitled to any benefit under this Indenture or be valid or obligatory for any purpose until executed by the manual signature of an Officer of the Company, which signature shall be conclusive evidence that the Security has been executed under this Indenture.

 

Each Security shall be dated the Issue Date.

 

Section 2.05   Registrar and Paying Agent.

 

The Company shall maintain an office or agency for the Securities where the Securities may be presented for registration of transfer or exchange (“Registrar”) and an office or agency where Securities may be presented for payment (“Paying Agent”). The Registrar shall keep a register of the Securities and of their transfer and exchange. The Company may appoint one or more co-registrars and one or more additional paying agents. The term “Registrar” includes any co-registrar and the term “Paying Agent” includes any additional paying agent.

 

The Company may enter into an appropriate agency agreement with any Registrar or Paying Agent not a party to this Indenture. The agreement shall implement the provisions of this Indenture that relate to such Agent. The Company shall notify the Trustee of the name and address of any Agent not a party to this Indenture. The Company may change any Paying Agent or Registrar without notice to any Holder. If the Company fails to appoint or maintain another entity as Registrar or Paying Agent, the Company or any Subsidiary shall act as such.

 

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The Company initially appoints itself as the Registrar and Paying Agent.

 

The Trustee shall have no responsibility or liability for the acts or omissions of the Company or any other Registrar or Paying Agent and shall be entitled to conclusively rely on information provided to it by the Company, any Registrar or Paying Agent, without liability.

 

Section 2.06   Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust.

 

The Company shall require each Paying Agent other than the Trustee to agree in writing that the Paying Agent will hold in trust for the benefit of Holders or the Trustee all money held by the Paying Agent for the payment of principal of or premium, if any, or interest on the Securities and will notify in writing the Trustee of any default by the Company in making any such payment. While any such default continues, the Trustee may require a Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee and to account for any funds disbursed. The Company at any time may require a Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee and to account for any funds disbursed. Upon payment over to the Trustee and upon accounting for any funds disbursed, the Paying Agent (if other than the Company or a Subsidiary) shall have no further liability for the money. Each Paying Agent shall otherwise comply with TIA § 317(b).

 

Section 2.07   Holder Lists.

 

The Trustee shall preserve in as current a form as is reasonably practicable the most recent list available to it of the names and addresses of Holders and shall otherwise comply with TIA § 312(a). If the Trustee is not the Registrar with respect the Securities, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee at least five Business Days before each Amortization Date with respect to the Securities and at such other times as the Trustee may request, a list in such form and as of such date as the Trustee may reasonably require of the names and addresses of Holders of the Securities and the outstanding principal balance on each Security, and the Company shall otherwise comply with TIA § 312(a).

 

Section 2.08   Transfer and Exchange.

 

Except as provided under the terms of the Securities, as set forth in Exhibit A hereto:

 

When the Securities are presented to the Registrar with the request to register the transfer of such Securities or to exchange such Securities for an equal principal amount of Securities of other authorized denominations, the Registrar shall register the transfer or make the exchange as requested if its requirements and the requirements of this Indenture and the Securities for such transactions are met; provided, however, that the Securities presented or surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange shall be duly endorsed or accompanied by a written instruction of transfer in form reasonably satisfactory to the Registrar duly executed by the Holder thereof or by his attorney, duly authorized in writing, on which instruction the Registrar can rely.

 

To permit registrations of transfers and exchanges, the Company shall execute the Securities at the Registrar’s written request. No service charge shall be made to a Holder for any registration of transfer or exchange (except as otherwise expressly permitted herein), but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any transfer tax or similar governmental charge payable in connection therewith (other than such transfer tax or similar governmental charge payable upon exchanges).

 

Section 2.09   Replacement Securities.

 

The replacement of any Securities shall be governed by the terms of Securities, as set forth in Exhibit A hereto.

 

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Section 2.10   Outstanding Securities.

 

The Securities outstanding at any time are all the Securities executed and delivered by the Company except for those canceled by it and those delivered to it for cancellation and those described in this Section 2.10 as not outstanding.

 

If a Security is replaced pursuant to Section 2.09, it ceases to be outstanding unless the Company receives proof satisfactory to it that the replaced Security is held by a holder in due course.

 

If the principal amount of any Security is considered paid under Section 3.01, it ceases to be outstanding and interest on it ceases to accrue.

 

A Security does not cease to be outstanding because the Company or an Affiliate of the Company holds the Security.

 

Section 2.11   Original Issue Discount, Foreign-Currency Denominated and Treasury Securities.

 

In determining whether the Holders of the required principal amount of Securities have concurred in any direction, amendment, supplement, waiver or consent, (a) the principal amount of an a Security shall be the principal amount thereof that would be due and payable as of the date of such determination upon acceleration of the maturity thereof pursuant to Section 4.01 and (b) Securities owned by the Company or any other obligor upon the Securities or any Affiliate of the Company or of such other obligor shall be disregarded, except that, for the purpose of determining whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying upon any such direction, amendment, supplement, waiver or consent, only Securities that a Responsible Officer of the Trustee actually knows are so owned shall be so disregarded.

 

Section 2.12   Cancellation.

 

The Company at any time may cancel any Securities surrendered for registration of transfer, exchange, payment, redemption, replacement or cancellation. The Registrar and the Paying Agent shall forward to the Company any Securities surrendered to them for registration of transfer, exchange, payment or redemption. The Company may not issue new Securities to replace Securities that have been paid or that have been cancelled.

 

Section 2.13   Payments; Defaulted Interest; Computation of Interest

 

Payments to the Holders (including but not limited to prepayments), default interest and the computation of interest shall be governed by the terms of the Securities, as set forth in Exhibit A hereto.

 

ARTICLE III
COVENANTS

 

Section 3.01   Payment of Securities.

 

The Company shall pay the principal of or premium (if any) and interest on the Securities on the dates and in the manner provided in the Securities. Upon the payment in full of the Securities, the Company shall provide notice thereof to the Trustee and shall comply with Section 6.01 of the Indenture to cause the satisfaction and discharge of the Indenture.

 

Section 3.02   Maintenance of Office or Agency.

 

The Company will maintain in each Place of Payment for the Securities an office or agency (which may be an office of the Trustee, the Registrar or the Paying Agent) where the Securities may be presented for registration of transfer or exchange, where the Securities may be presented for payment and where notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Securities and this Indenture may be served. Unless otherwise designated by the Company by written notice to the Trustee, such office or agency shall be the principal office of the Company, which on the date hereof is located at 1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 3100, Houston, Texas 77002. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of the location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency. If at any time the Company shall fail to maintain any such required office or agency or shall fail to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands may be made or served principal office of the Company.

 

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The Company may also from time to time designate one or more other offices or agencies where the Securities may be presented or surrendered for any or all such purposes and may from time to time rescind such designations; provided, however, that no such designation or rescission shall in any manner relieve the Company of its obligation to maintain an office or agency in each Place of Payment for the Securities for such purposes. The Company will give prompt written notice to the Trustee of any such designation or rescission and of any change in the location of any such other office or agency.

 

Section 3.03   SEC Reports; Financial Statements.

 

(a)       The Company shall file with the Trustee, within 15 days after it files the same with the SEC, copies of the annual reports and the information, documents and other reports (or copies of such portions of any of the foregoing as the SEC may by rules and regulations prescribe) that the Company is required to file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. If this Indenture is qualified under the TIA, but not otherwise, the Company shall also comply with the provisions of TIA § 314(a).

 

(b)       The Company intends to file the reports, information and documents referred to in Section 3.03(a) hereof with the SEC in electronic form pursuant to Regulation S-T promulgated by the SEC using the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval (“EDGAR”) system. The Company shall notify the Trustee in the manner prescribed herein of each such filing. Compliance with the foregoing shall constitute delivery by the Company of such reports to the Trustee in compliance with the provisions of TIA § 314(a). The Trustee shall have no duty to search for or obtain any electronic or other filings that the Company makes with the SEC, regardless of whether such filings are periodic, supplemental or otherwise. Delivery of the reports, information and documents to the Trustee pursuant to this Section 3.03 shall be solely for the purposes of compliance with this Section 3.03 and with TIA § 314(a). The Trustee’s receipt of such reports, information and documents shall not constitute notice to it of the content thereof or of any matter determinable from the content thereof, including the Company’s compliance with any of their covenants hereunder, as to which the Trustee is entitled to rely upon Officer’s Certificates.

 

Section 3.04   Compliance Certificate.

 

(a)       The Company shall deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company beginning with the year ending December 31, 2020, a statement signed by the principal executive officer, principal financial officer or principal accounting officer of the Company, which need not constitute an Officer’s Certificate, complying with TIA § 314(a)(4) and stating that in the course of performance by the signing Officer of his duties as such Officer of the Company, he would normally obtain knowledge of the keeping, observing, performing and fulfilling by the Company of its obligations under this Indenture, and further stating that to the best of his knowledge the Company has kept, observed, performed and fulfilled each and every covenant contained in this Indenture and is not in default in the performance or observance of any of the terms, provisions and conditions hereof (or, if a Default or Event of Default shall have occurred, describing all such Defaults or Events of Default of which such Officer may have knowledge and what action the Company is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto).

 

(b)       The Company shall, so long as the Securities are outstanding, deliver to the Trustee, as soon as practicable, but in no event more than five Business Days after an Event of Default, the Event of Default Notice described in Section 10(C) of the Securities.

 

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ARTICLE IV
DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

 

Section 4.01   Events of Default; Acceleration; Other Remedies

 

Events of Default and the terms of acceleration and other remedies for the Holders upon an Event of Default shall be governed by the terms of the Securities, as set forth in Exhibit A hereto.

 

Section 4.02   Waiver of Defaults.

 

Subject to Sections 4.05 and 7.02, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then-outstanding Securities by notice to the Trustee may waive an existing or past Default or Event of Default, and its consequences (including waivers obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for the Securities or a solicitation of consents in respect of the Securities, provided that in each case such offer or solicitation is made to all Holders of then-outstanding Securities). Upon any such waiver, such Default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured for every purpose of this Indenture; but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other Default or impair any right consequent thereon.

 

Section 4.03   Control by Majority.

 

The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then-outstanding Securities may direct in writing the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on it relating to or arising under an Event of Default or exercising any trust or power conferred on it not relating to or arising under an Event of Default. However, the Trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with applicable law or this Indenture, that the Trustee determines may be unduly prejudicial to the rights of other Holders, or that may involve the Trustee in personal liability; provided, however, that the Trustee may take any other action deemed necessary by the Trustee that is not inconsistent with such direction. Prior to taking any action hereunder, the Trustee shall be entitled to security or indemnification satisfactory to it in its sole discretion from Holders directing the Trustee against all losses, liabilities and expenses caused by taking or not taking such action.

 

Section 4.04   Limitations on Suits.

 

Subject to Section 4.05 hereof and Section 10(D) of the form of Senior Unsecured Note Due 2021 attached as Exhibit A hereto, a Holder of a Security may pursue a remedy with respect to this Indenture or the Securities only if:

 

(1)       the Holder gives to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default;

 

(2)       the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then-outstanding Securities make a written request to the Trustee to pursue the remedy;

 

(3)       such Holder or Holders offered and if requested, provided, to the Trustee security or indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee against any loss, liability or expense;

 

(4)       the Trustee does not comply with the request within 60 days after receipt of the request and the offer of security or indemnity; and

 

(5)       during such 60-day period, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Securities do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request.

 

A Holder may not use this Indenture to prejudice the rights of another Holder or to obtain a preference or priority over another Holder.

 

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Section 4.05  Rights of Holders to Receive Payment.

 

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, the right of any Holder of a Security to receive payment of principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Security, on or after the respective due dates expressed in the Security, or to bring suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates as provided in Section 4.04, is absolute and unconditional and shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of the Holder.

 

Section 4.06  Collection Suit by Trustee.

 

If an Event of Default specified in Section 10(i) of the Securities occurs and is continuing, the Trustee is authorized to recover judgment in its own name and as trustee of an express trust against the Company for the amount of principal, premium (if any) and interest remaining unpaid on the Securities affected by the Event of Default, and interest on overdue principal and premium, if any, and, to the extent lawful, interest on overdue interest, and such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel.

 

Section 4.07  Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.

 

The Trustee is authorized to file such proofs of claim and other papers or documents and to take such actions, including participating as a member, voting or otherwise, of any committee of creditors, as may be necessary or advisable to have the claims of the Trustee (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel) and the Holders allowed in any judicial proceedings relative to the Company or its creditors or properties and shall be entitled and empowered to collect, receive and distribute any money or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and any Bankruptcy Custodian in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to the Trustee, and in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due to it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 5.07. To the extent that the payment of any such compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 5.07 out of the estate in any such proceeding, shall be denied for any reason, payment of the same shall be secured by a lien on, and shall be paid out of, any and all distributions, dividends, money, securities and other properties which the Holders of the Securities may be entitled to receive in such proceeding whether in liquidation or under any plan of reorganization or arrangement or otherwise. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Securities or the rights of any Holder thereof, or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding.

 

Section 4.08  Priorities.

 

If the Trustee collects any money or property pursuant to this Article IV, it shall pay out the money in the following order:

 

First: to the Trustee for amounts due under Section 5.07;

 

Second: to Holders for amounts due and unpaid on the Securities in respect of which or for the benefit of which such money or property has been collected, for principal, premium (if any) and interest ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on such Securities for principal, premium (if any) and interest, respectively; and

 

Third: to the Company.

 

The Trustee, upon prior written notice to the Company, may fix record dates and payment dates for any payment to Holders pursuant to this Article IV.

 

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Section 4.09  Undertaking for Costs.

 

In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as a trustee, a court in its discretion may require the filing by any party litigant in the suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of the suit, and the court in its discretion may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, against any party litigant in the suit, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by the party litigant. This Section 4.09 does not apply to a suit by the Trustee, a suit by a Holder pursuant to Section 4.05, or a suit by a Holder or Holders of more than 10% in principal amount of the then-outstanding Securities.

 

ARTICLE V
TRUSTEE

 

Section 5.01  Duties of Trustee.

 

(a)       If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and use the same degree of care and skill in such exercise, as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of such person’s own affairs.

 

(b)       Except during the continuance of an Event of Default:

 

(1)       the Trustee need perform only those duties that are specifically set forth in this Indenture and no others, and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; and

 

(2)       in the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture. However, the Trustee shall examine such certificates and opinions to determine whether, on their face, they appear to conform to the requirements of this Indenture.

 

(c)       The Trustee may not be relieved from liabilities for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act or its own willful misconduct, except that:

 

(1)       this paragraph does not limit the effect of Section 5.01(b);

 

(2)       the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it is proved that the Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts; and

 

(3)       the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in accordance with a direction received by it pursuant to Section 4.03.

 

(d)       Whether or not therein expressly so provided, every provision of this Indenture that in any way relates to the Trustee is subject to the provisions of this Section 5.01.

 

(e)       No provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or incur any liability. The Trustee may refuse to perform any duty or exercise any right or power unless it receives security or indemnity satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense.

 

(f)       The Trustee shall not be liable for interest on any money received by it except as the Trustee may agree in writing with the Company. Money held in trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. All money received by the Trustee shall, until applied as herein provided, be held in trust for the payment of the principal of and premium (if any) and interest on the Securities.

 

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Section 5.02  Rights of Trustee.

 

(a)       The Trustee may conclusively rely on any document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper Person. The Trustee need not investigate any fact or matter stated in the document.

 

(b)       Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may require instruction, an Officer’s Certificate or an Opinion of Counsel or both to be provided. The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on such instruction, Officer’s Certificate or Opinion of Counsel. The Trustee may consult at the Company’s expense with counsel of its selection and the advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon.

 

(c)       The Trustee may act through agents and shall not be responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any agent appointed with due care.

 

(d)       The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith which it believes to be authorized or within its rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture.

 

(e)       Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Indenture, any demand, request, direction or notice from the Company shall be sufficient if signed by an Officer of the Company.

 

(f)       The Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of any Default or Event of Default, unless either (1) a Responsible Officer shall have actual knowledge of such Default or Event of Default or (2) written notice of such Default or Event of Default shall have been given to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee by the Company or by any Holder of the Securities, and such notice references the Securities and this Indenture and states that it is a notice of Default or Event of Default.

 

(g)       The permissive rights of the Trustee enumerated herein shall not be construed as duties and, with respect to such permissive rights, the Trustee shall not be answerable for other than its willful misconduct.

 

(h)       The Trustee shall be entitled to request and receive written instructions from the Company (prior to an Event of Default) or the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Securities (after an Event of Default) and shall have no responsibility or liability for any losses or damages of any nature that may arise from any action taken or not taken by the Trustee in accordance with the written direction of such Person(s).

 

(i)       In no event shall the Trustee be responsible or liable for special, indirect, punitive, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including, but not limited to, loss of profit) irrespective of whether the Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action.

 

(j)       The Trustee shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Indenture arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly, by circumstances beyond its control, including without limitation, any act or provision of any present or future law or regulation or governmental authority; acts of God; earthquakes; fires; floods; wars; terrorism; civil or military disturbances; sabotage; epidemics; riots; interruptions, loss or malfunctions of utilities, computer (hardware or software) or communications service; accidents; labor disputes; acts of civil or military authority or governmental actions; or the unavailability of the Federal Reserve Bank wire or telex or other wire or communication facility;

 

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Section 5.03  May Hold Securities.

 

The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Securities and may otherwise deal with the Company or any of their respective Affiliates with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. Any Agent may do the same with like rights and duties. However, the Trustee is subject to Sections 5.10 and 5.11.

 

Section 5.04  Trustee’s Disclaimer.

 

The Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Indenture or the Securities, it shall not be accountable for the Company’s use of the proceeds from the Securities or any money paid to the Company or upon the Company’s direction under any provision hereof, it shall not be responsible for the use or application of any money received by any Paying Agent and it shall not be responsible for any statement or recital herein or any statement in the Securities.

 

Section 5.05  Notice of Defaults.

 

If a Default or Event of Default occurs and is continuing and it is actually known to a Responsible Officer of the Trustee, the Trustee shall mail to Holders of the Securities a notice of the Default or Event of Default within 90 days after it obtains such knowledge. Except in the case of a Default or Event of Default in payment of principal of, premium (if any) and interest on the Securities, the Trustee may withhold the notice if and so long as a committee of its Responsible Officers in good faith determines that withholding the notice is in the interests of Holders of Securities.

 

Section 5.06  Reports by Trustee to Holders.

 

Within 60 days after each April 15 of each year after the execution of this Indenture, the Trustee shall mail to the Holders and the Company a brief report dated as of such reporting date that complies with TIA § 313(a); provided, however, that if no event described in TIA § 313(a) has occurred within the twelve months preceding the reporting date with respect to the Securities, no report need be transmitted to Holders of Securities. The Trustee also shall comply with TIA § 313(b). The Trustee shall also transmit by mail all reports if and as required by TIA §§ 313(c) and 313(d).

 

A copy of each report at the time of its mailing to Holders of the Securities shall be filed by the Company with the SEC and each securities exchange, if any, on which the Securities are listed. The Company shall notify the Trustee if and when the Securities are listed on any securities exchange.

 

Section 5.07  Compensation and Indemnity.

 

The Company agrees to pay to the Trustee for its acceptance of this Indenture and services hereunder such compensation as the Company and the Trustee shall from time to time agree in writing. The Trustee’s compensation shall not be limited by any law on compensation of a trustee of an express trust. The Company agrees to reimburse the Trustee upon request for all reasonable disbursements, advances and expenses incurred by it. Such expenses shall include the reasonable compensation, disbursements and expenses of the Trustee’s agents and counsel.

 

The Company hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Trustee and any predecessor Trustee against any and all costs, fees (including attorney’s fees), loss, liability, damage, claim or expense, including taxes (other than taxes based upon, measured by or determined by the income of the Trustee), incurred by it arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of its duties under this Indenture (including those incurred with respect to enforcement of its right to indemnity hereunder), except as set forth in the next following paragraph. The Trustee shall notify the Company promptly of any claim for which it may seek indemnity. The Company shall defend the claim and the Trustee shall cooperate in the defense of such claim. The Trustee may have separate counsel and the Company shall pay the fees and reasonable expenses of such counsel. The Company need not pay for any settlement made without its consent.

 

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The Company shall not be obligated to reimburse any expense or indemnify against any loss or liability incurred by the Trustee through the Trustee’s negligence or willful misconduct.

 

When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services after an Event of Default specified in Section 10(A)(xv) or 10(A)(xvi) of the Securities occurs, the expenses and the compensation for the services are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any Bankruptcy Law.

 

As security for the performance of the obligations of the Company pursuant to this Section 5.07, the Company and the Holders agree that the Trustee for the Securities shall have a lien prior to the Securities upon all property and funds held or collected by the Trustee as such.

 

The obligations of the Company under this Section 5.07 shall survive the resignation or removal of the Trustee and the satisfaction or discharge of this Indenture.

 

Section 5.08  Replacement of Trustee.

 

A resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee shall become effective only upon the successor Trustee’s acceptance of appointment as provided in this Section 5.08.

 

The Trustee may resign and be discharged at any time by so notifying the Company. The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then-outstanding Securities may remove the Trustee by providing no less than 30 calendar days’ prior written notice to the Trustee,, specifying the date upon which such termination shall take effect and may appoint a successor Trustee, with the Company’s written consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.. The Company may remove the Trustee if:

 

(1)       the Trustee fails to comply with Section 5.10;

 

(2)       the Trustee is adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent or an order for relief is entered with respect to the Trustee under any Bankruptcy Law;

 

(3)       a Bankruptcy Custodian or public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property; or

 

(4)       the Trustee otherwise becomes incapable of acting.

 

If the Trustee resigns or is removed or if a vacancy exists in the office of Trustee for any reason, the Company shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee . Within one year after the successor Trustee takes office, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Securities then-outstanding may appoint a successor Trustee to replace the successor Trustee appointed by the Company.

 

If a successor Trustee does not take office within 30 days after the retiring or removed Trustee resigns or is removed, the retiring or removed Trustee (at the expense of the Company), the Company or the Holders of at least 10% in principal amount of the then-outstanding Securities may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee.

 

If the Trustee fails to comply with Section 5.10, any Holder of the Securities may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee.

 

In case of the appointment of a successor Trustee, each successor Trustee shall deliver a written acceptance of its appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Company. Thereupon the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee shall become effective, and the successor Trustee shall have all the rights, powers, immunities, privileges and duties of the retiring Trustee under this Indenture. The successor Trustee shall mail a notice of its succession to Holders. The retiring Trustee shall promptly transfer all property held by it as Trustee to the successor Trustee, subject to the lien provided for in Section 5.07.

 

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Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee or Trustees pursuant to this Section 5.08, the obligations of the Company under Section 5.07 shall continue for the benefit of the retiring Trustee or Trustees.

 

Section 5.09  Successor Trustee by Merger, etc.

 

Subject to Section 5.10, if the Trustee consolidates, merges or converts into, or transfers all or substantially all of its corporate trust business to, another corporation, the successor corporation without any further act shall be the successor Trustee; provided, however, that in the case of a transfer of all or substantially all of its corporate trust business to another corporation, the transferee corporation expressly assumes all of the Trustee’s liabilities hereunder.

 

Section 5.10  Eligibility; Disqualification.

 

There shall at all times be a Trustee hereunder which shall be a corporation or banking association organized and doing business under the laws of the United States, any State thereof or the District of Columbia and authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust power, shall be subject to supervision or examination by Federal or State (or the District of Columbia) authority and shall have, or be a subsidiary of a bank or bank holding company having, a combined capital and surplus of at least $50 million as set forth in its most recent published annual report of condition.

 

The Indenture shall always have a Trustee who satisfies the requirements of TIA §§ 310(a)(1), 310(a)(2) and 310(a)(5). The Trustee is subject to and shall comply with the provisions of TIA § 310(b) during the period of time required by this Indenture. Nothing in this Indenture shall prevent the Trustee from filing with the SEC the application referred to in the penultimate paragraph of TIA § 310(b).

 

Section 5.11  Preferential Collection of Claims Against the Company.

 

The Trustee is subject to and shall comply with the provisions of TIA § 311(a), excluding any creditor relationship listed in TIA § 311(b). A Trustee who has resigned or been removed shall be subject to TIA § 311(a) to the extent indicated therein.

 

ARTICLE VI
DISCHARGE OF INDENTURE

 

Section 6.01  Termination of the Company’s Obligations.

 

(a)       This Indenture shall terminate and cease to be of further effect (except that the Company’s obligations under Section 5.07, the Trustee’s and Paying Agent’s obligations under Section 6.03 and the rights, powers, protections and privileges accorded the Trustee under Article V shall survive), and the Trustee, on demand of the Company, shall execute such instruments acknowledging the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, when:

 

(1)       either:

 

(A)       all outstanding Securities theretofore executed by the Company and issued (other than destroyed, lost or stolen Securities that have been replaced or paid) have been cancelled or delivered to the Company for cancellation; or

 

(B)       all outstanding Securities not theretofore cancelled have become due and payable (whether on a Fundamental Change Repurchase Date, the Maturity Date, upon conversion or otherwise) for an amount of cash or Conversion Consideration, as applicable, that has been fixed, and, in the case of clause (A) and (B) above, the Company has caused there to be irrevocably deposited with the Trustee, or with the Paying Agent, in each case for the benefit of the Holders, or has otherwise caused there to be delivered to the Holders, cash (or, with respect to Notes to be converted, Conversion Consideration) sufficient to satisfy all amounts or other property due on all Notes then outstanding;

 

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(2)       the Company has paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable by it hereunder; and

 

(3)       the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Officer’s Certificate stating that all conditions precedent to satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have been complied with, together with an Opinion of Counsel to the same effect.

 

Section 6.02  Application of Trust Money.

 

The Trustee, Paying Agent,(or such other entity directed, designated or appointed by the Company and reasonably acceptable to the Trustee, acting for the Trustee for this purpose)shall hold in trust money or Government Obligations deposited with it pursuant to Section 6.01 hereof. It shall apply the deposited money and the money from Government Obligations through the Paying Agent and in accordance with this Indenture to the payment of principal of, premium (if any) and interest on the Securities with respect to which the deposit was made.

 

Section 6.03  Repayment to Company.

 

The Trustee and the Paying Agent shall promptly pay to the Company any excess money or Government Obligations (or proceeds therefrom) held by them at any time upon the written request of the Company.

 

Subject to the requirements of any applicable abandoned property laws, the Trustee and the Paying Agent shall pay to the Company upon written request any money held by them for the payment of principal, premium (if any) or interest that remain unclaimed for two years after the date upon which such payment shall have become due. After payment to the Company, Holders entitled to the money must look to the Company for payment as general creditors unless an applicable abandoned property law designates another Person, and all liability of the Trustee and the Paying Agent with respect to such money shall cease.

 

Section 6.04  Reinstatement.

 

If the Paying Agent is unable to apply any money or Government Obligations deposited with respect to the Securities in accordance with Section 6.01 by reason of any legal proceeding or by reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, the obligations of the Company under this Indenture with respect to the Securities and under the Securities shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 6.01 until such time as the Trustee or the Paying Agent is permitted to apply all such money or Government Obligations in accordance with Section 6.01; provided, however, that if the Company has made any payment of principal of, premium (if any) or interest on the Securities because of the reinstatement of its obligations, the Company shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Securities to receive such payment from the money or Government Obligations held by the Trustee or the Paying Agent.

 

ARTICLE VII
SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES AND AMENDMENTS

 

Section 7.01  Without Consent of Holders.

 

The Company and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture or the Securities or waive any provision hereof or thereof without the consent of any Holder:

 

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(1)       to cure any ambiguity, omission, defect or inconsistency; provided, however, that any such action shall not adversely affect the interest of the Holders of the Securities in any material respect;

 

(2)       to provide for uncertificated Securities in addition to or in place of certificated Securities;

 

(3)       to comply with any requirement in order to effect or maintain the qualification of this Indenture under the TIA;

 

(4)       to supplement any of the provisions of this Indenture to such extent as shall be necessary to permit or facilitate the discharge of the Securities pursuant to Section 6.01; provided, however, that any such action shall not adversely affect the interest of the Holders of the Securities in any material respect; or

 

(5)       to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment hereunder by a successor Trustee and to add to or change any of the provisions of this Indenture as shall be necessary to provide for or facilitate the administration of the trusts hereunder by more than one Trustee, pursuant to the requirements of Section 5.08.

 

Upon the request of the Company, accompanied by a Board Resolution, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section 7.05, the Trustee shall, subject to Section 7.05, join with the Company in the execution of any supplemental indenture authorized or permitted by the terms of this Indenture and make any further appropriate agreements and stipulations that may be therein contained.

 

Section 7.02  With Consent of Holders.

 

The Company and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture with the consent (including consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for the Securities or a solicitation of consents in respect of the Securities, provided that in each case such offer or solicitation is made to all Holders of then-outstanding Securities ) of the Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the then-outstanding Securities.

 

Upon the request of the Company, accompanied by a Board Resolution, and upon the filing with the Trustee of evidence of the consent of the Holders as aforesaid, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section 7.05, the Trustee shall, subject to Section 7.05, join with the Company in the execution of such amendment or supplemental indenture.

 

It shall not be necessary for the consent of the Holders under this Section 7.02 to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment, supplement or waiver, but it shall be sufficient if such consent approves the substance thereof.

 

The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then-outstanding Securities may waive compliance in a particular instance by the Company with any provision of this Indenture (including waivers obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for the Securities or a solicitation of consents in respect of the Securities, provided that in each case such offer or solicitation is made to all Holders of the then-outstanding Securities).

 

The right of any Holder to participate in any consent required or sought pursuant to any provision of this Indenture (and the obligation of the Company to obtain any such consent otherwise required from such Holder) may be subject to the requirement that such Holder shall have been the Holder of record of the Securities with respect to which such consent is required or sought as of a date identified by the Company in a notice furnished to Holders in accordance with the terms of this Indenture.

 

After an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section 7.02 becomes effective, the Company shall mail to the Holders of the Securities a notice briefly describing the amendment, supplement or waiver. Any failure of the Company to mail such notice, or any defect therein, shall not, however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any such amendment, supplement or waiver.

 

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Section 7.03  Compliance with Trust Indenture Act.

 

Every amendment or supplement to this Indenture or the Securities shall comply in form and substance with the TIA as then in effect.

 

Section 7.04  Revocation and Effect of Consents.

 

Until an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, a consent to it by a Holder is a continuing consent by the Holder and every subsequent Holder of a Security or portion of a Security that evidences the same debt as the consenting Holder’s Security, even if notation of the consent is not made on any Security. However, any such Holder or subsequent Holder may revoke the consent as to his or her Security or portion of a Security if the Trustee receives written notice of revocation before a date and time therefor identified by the Company in a notice furnished to such Holder in accordance with the terms of this Indenture or, if no such date and time shall be identified, the date the amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective. An amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective in accordance with its terms and thereafter binds every Holder.

 

The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, fix a record date (which need not comply with TIA § 316(c)) for the purpose of determining the Holders entitled to consent to any amendment, supplement or waiver or to take any other action under this Indenture. If a record date is fixed, then notwithstanding the provisions of the immediately preceding paragraph, those Persons who were Holders at such record date (or their duly designated proxies), and only those Persons, shall be entitled to consent to such amendment, supplement or waiver or to revoke any consent previously given, whether or not such Persons continue to be Holders after such record date. No consent shall be valid or effective for more than 90 days after such record date unless consents from Holders of the principal amount of Securities required hereunder for such amendment or waiver to be effective shall have also been given and not revoked within such 90-day period.

 

After an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, it shall bind every Holder.

 

Section 7.05  Trustee to Sign Amendments, etc.

 

The Trustee shall sign any amendment or supplement authorized pursuant to this Article if the amendment or supplement does not adversely affect the rights, duties, liabilities or immunities of the Trustee. If it does, the Trustee may, but need not, sign it. In signing or refusing to sign such amendment or supplement, the Trustee shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the documents required by Section 8.04, and, subject to Section 5.01 hereof, shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Officer’s Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel provided at the expense of the Company to the effect that such amendment or supplement is authorized or permitted by this Indenture.

 

ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 8.01  Trust Indenture Act Controls.

 

If any provision of this Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties imposed by operation of TIA § 318(c), the imposed duties shall control.

 

Section 8.02  Notices.

 

Any notice or communication to the Company or the Trustee will be deemed to have been duly given if in writing and delivered in person or by first class mail (registered or certified, return receipt requested), facsimile transmission, electronic transmission (including e-mail) or other similar means of unsecured electronic communication or overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery, or to the other’s address, which initially is as follows:

 

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If to the Company:

 

Tellurian Inc.

1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 3100

Houston, TX 77002

Attention: Graham A. McArthur, Treasurer

Email: legal.notices@tellurianinc.com; treasury@tellurianinc.com

 

If to the Trustee:

 

Wilmington Trust, National Association

50 S. Sixth Street, Suite 1290

Minneapolis, MN 55408

Attn: Tellurian Inc. Administrator
Facsimile: 612-217-5651

 

The Company, the Trustee or any Agent by notice to the others may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.

 

All notices and communications shall be deemed to have been duly given: at the time delivered by hand, if personally delivered; five Business Days after being deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, if mailed; when answered back, if telexed; when receipt acknowledged, if by facsimile; upon receipt, when sent by e-mail (provided that such sent e-mail is kept on file (whether electronically or otherwise) by the sending party and the sending party does not receive an automatically generated message from the recipient’s email server that such e-mail could not be delivered to such recipient); and the next Business Day after timely delivery to the courier, if sent by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery; provided that notices to the Trustee shall be deemed to be given only upon actual receipt.

 

Any notice or communication to a Holder shall duly given if in writing and delivered by e-mail to the Holder’s address set forth in the register kept by the Registrar. Failure to e-mail a notice or communication to a Holder or any defect in it shall not affect its sufficiency with respect to other Holders.

 

If a notice or communication is mailed in the manner provided above within the time prescribed, it is duly given, whether or not the addressee receives it, except in the case of notice to the Trustee, it is duly given only when received.

 

If the Company delivers a notice or communication to Holders, it shall mail a copy to the Trustee and each Agent at the same time.

 

All notices or communications, including without limitation notices to the Trustee or the Company by Holders, shall be in writing, except as otherwise set forth herein.

 

In case by reason of the suspension of regular mail service, or by reason of any other cause, it shall be impossible to mail any notice required by this Indenture, then such method of notification as shall be made with the approval of the Trustee shall constitute a sufficient mailing of such notice.

 

Section 8.03  Communication by Holders with Other Holders.

 

Holders may communicate pursuant to TIA § 312(b) with other Holders with respect to their rights under this Indenture or the Securities. The Company, the Trustee, the Registrar and anyone else shall have the protection of TIA § 312(c).

 

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Section 8.04  Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent.

 

Upon any request or application by the Company to the Trustee to take any action under this Indenture, the Company shall, if requested by the Trustee, furnish to the Trustee at the expense of the Company:

 

(1)       an Officer’s Certificate (which shall include the statements set forth in Section 8.05) stating that, in the opinion of the signers, all conditions precedent and covenants, if any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been complied with; and

 

(2)       an Opinion of Counsel (which shall include the statements set forth in Section 8.05 hereof) stating that, in the opinion of such counsel, all such conditions precedent and covenants have been complied with.

 

Section 8.05  Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion.

 

Each certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture (other than a certificate provided pursuant to TIA § 314(a)(4)) shall comply with the provisions of TIA § 314(e) and shall include:

 

(1)       a statement that the Person making such certificate or opinion has read such covenant or condition;

 

(2)       a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions contained in such certificate or opinion are based;

 

(3)       a statement that, in the opinion of such Person, he or she has made such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable him or her to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied with; and

 

(4)       a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of such Person, such condition or covenant has been complied with.

 

Section 8.06  Rules by Trustee and Agents.

 

The Trustee may make reasonable rules for action by or at a meeting of Holders.

 

Section 8.07  No Recourse Against Others.

 

A director, officer, employee, stockholder, partner or other owner of the Company or the Trustee, as such, shall not have any liability for any obligations of the Company under the Securities or for any obligations of the Company or the Trustee under this Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of or by reason of such obligations or their creation. Each Holder by accepting a Security waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release shall be part of the consideration for the issuance of Securities.

 

Section 8.08  Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial .

 

THIS INDENTURE AND THE SECURITIES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK REQUIRE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION.

 

The parties hereby (i) irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any federal or state court sitting in the Borough of Manhattan, the city of New York, (ii) waive any objection to laying of venue in any such action or proceeding in such courts, and (iii) waive any objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or do not have jurisdiction over any party.

 

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Each of the parties hereto hereby waives the right to trial by jury with respect to any litigation directly or indirectly arising out of, under or in connection with this Indenture

 

Section 8.09  No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements.

 

This Indenture may not be used to interpret another indenture, loan or debt agreement of the Company or any Subsidiary. Any such indenture, loan or debt agreement may not be used to interpret this Indenture.

 

Section 8.10  Successors.

 

All agreements of the Company in this Indenture and the Securities shall bind its successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Indenture shall bind its successors.

 

Section 8.11  Severability; Entire Agreement.

 

In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Securities shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. This Indenture and the exhibits hereto set forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties related to this transaction and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral or written.

 

Section 8.12  Counterpart Originals.

 

The parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement. The exchange of copies of this Indenture and of signature pages by facsimile or PDF transmission shall constitute effective execution and delivery of this Indenture as to the parties hereto and may be used in lieu of the original Indenture for all purposes.

 

Section 8.13  Table of Contents, Headings, etc.

 

The table of contents, cross-reference table and headings of the Articles and Sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part hereof and shall in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof.

 

8.14       The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of similar import in this Indenture and the Securities shall be deemed to include electronic or digital signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same effect, validity, and enforceability as manually executed signatures or a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for under applicable law, including the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 (15 U.S.C. §§ 7001-7006), the Electronic Signatures and Records Act of 1999 (N.Y. State Tech. §§ 301-309), or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; provided that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Trustee is not under any obligation to agree to accept electronic signatures in any form or in any format unless expressly agreed to by such Trustee pursuant to procedures approved by such Trustee.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  TELLURIAN INC.
     
  By: /s/ Graham McArthur
    Name: Graham McArthur
    Title: Senior Vice President and Treasurer
     
  Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee
     
  By: /s/ Hallie E. Field
    Name: Hallie E. Field
    Title: Vice President

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit A

 

Form of Senior Unsecured Note Due 2021

 

[Attached.]

  

 

 

TELLURIAN INC.

 

Senior Unsecured Note due 2021

 

Certificate No. [       ]

 

Tellurian Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), for value received, promises to pay to High Trail Investments SA LLC (the “Initial Holder”), or its registered assigns, the principal sum of fifty-six million dollars ($56,000,000) (such principal sum, the “Principal Amount”), and to pay any outstanding Default Interest thereon, on June 1, 2021, all as provided in and subject to the terms and other provisions of this Note, including the earlier amortization, redemption, repurchase or conversion of this Note.

 

This Note has been issued pursuant to that certain Indenture, dated as of April [_], 2020 (the “Indenture”), between the Company and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee. The terms of this Note include those stated in the Indenture.

 

Additional provisions of this Note are set forth on the other side of this Note.

 

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUPPLIED SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THIS NOTE WAS ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”) WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 1273 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”), AND THIS LEGEND IS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1275(c) OF THE CODE. HOLDERS MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE PRICE, THE ISSUE DATE AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY RELATING TO THE NOTE BY CONTACTING THE COMPANY AT 1201 LOUISIANA STREET, SUITE 3100, HOUSTON, TX 77002.

 

[The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Page Follows]

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Tellurian Inc. has caused this instrument to be duly executed as of the date set forth below.

 

  TELLURIAN INC.
     
Date:  April [ · ], 2020 By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

[Signature Page to Senior Unsecured Note due 2021, Certificate No. [_]]

 

 

 

TELLURIAN INC.

 

Senior Unsecured Note due 2021

 

This Note (this “Note” and, collectively with any Note issued in exchange therefor or in substitution thereof, the “Notes”) is issued by Tellurian Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and designated as its “Senior Unsecured Note due 2021.”

 

This Note is subject to the terms of the Indenture.

 

SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.

 

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture to the extent defined therein.

 

Affiliate” means with respect to any Person, means as to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, is in control of, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” of a Person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct, or cause the direction of, the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise.

 

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Amortization Date” means, with respect to the Note, (A) the first (1st) calendar day of each month beginning on June 1, 2020; and (B) if not otherwise included in clause (A), the Maturity Date.

 

Amortization Payment” means, (A) with respect to the Amortization Date on June 1, 2020, three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000), (B) with respect to Amortization Dates after June 1, 2020 up to and including October 1, 2020, five million dollars ($5,000,000) each, (C) with respect to the Amortization Date on November 1, 2020, four million five hundred thousand dollars ($4,500,000) and (D) with respect to Amortization Dates after November 1, 2020 up to and including the Maturity Date, four million dollars ($4,000,000) each; provided, that the Holder and the Company may agree to decrease or increase the size of any Amortization Payment by mutual written consent.

 

Attribution Parties” means, collectively, the following Persons and entities: (i) any investment vehicle, including, any funds, feeder funds or managed accounts, currently, or from time to time after the Issue Date, directly or indirectly managed or advised by the Holder’s investment manager or any of its Affiliates or principals, (ii) any direct or indirect Affiliates of the Holder or any of the foregoing, (iii) any Person acting or who could be deemed to be acting as a “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) together with the Holder or any of the foregoing and (iv) any other Persons whose beneficial ownership of the Common Stock would or could be aggregated with the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. For clarity, the purpose of the foregoing is to subject collectively the Holder and all other Attribution Parties to the Maximum Percentage.

 

Applicable Law” means with respect to any Person, property, or matter, any of the following applicable thereto: any constitution, writ, injunction, statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule, judgment, rule of common law, order, decree, court decision, authorization, approval, concession, grant, franchise, license, agreement, directive, guideline, policy, requirement, or other governmental restriction, or any similar form of decision of, or determination by, or any interpretation or administration of, any of the foregoing, by any governmental authority, whether in effect as of the date hereof or thereafter and in each case as amended.

 

ATM Issuance” means an Equity Issuance (i) pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Distribution Agency Agreement, dated as of January 21, 2020, by and between the Company and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, (ii) pursuant to that certain Distribution Agency Agreement, dated as of March 2, 2020, among the Company, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and T.R. Winston & Company, LLC or (iii) that is otherwise an “at the market offering” within the meaning of Rule 415(a)(4) of the Securities Act.

 

Authorized Denomination” means, with respect to the Notes, a Principal Amount thereof equal to $1,000 or any integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof.

 

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Bankruptcy Law” means Title 11, United States Code, or any similar U.S. federal or state or non-U.S. law for the relief of debtors.

 

Board of Directors” means the board of directors of the Company or a committee of such board duly authorized to act on behalf of such board.

 

Business Combination Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.

 

Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or any day on which the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or the Place of Payment is authorized or required by law or executive order to close or be closed; provided, however, for clarification, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or in the Place of Payment shall not be deemed to be authorized or required by law or executive order to close or be closed due to “stay at home”, “shelter-in-place”, “non-essential employee” or any other similar orders or restrictions or the closure of any physical branch locations at the direction of any governmental authority so long as the electronic funds transfer systems (including for wire transfers) of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or in the Place of Payment are open for use by customers on such day.

 

Capital Lease” means, with respect to any Person, any leasing or similar arrangement conveying the right to use any property, whether real or personal property, or a combination thereof, by that Person as lessee that, in conformity with GAAP, is required to be accounted for as a capital lease on the balance sheet of such Person.

 

Capital Lease Obligation” means, at the time any determination is to be made, the amount of the liability in respect of a Capital Lease that would at that time be required to be capitalized on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, and the stated maturity thereof shall be the date of the last payment of rent or any other amount due under such lease prior to the first date upon which such lease may be prepaid by the lessee without payment of a penalty.

  

Capital Stock” of any Person means any and all shares of, warrants or options or similar securities that provide a right to purchase or acquire, the equity of such Person, but excluding any debt securities convertible into such equity.

 

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Cash” means all cash and liquid funds.

 

Cash Equivalents” means, as of any date of determination, any of the following: (A) marketable securities (i) issued or directly and unconditionally guaranteed as to interest and principal by the United States Government, or (ii) issued by any agency of the United States the obligations of which are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, in each case maturing within one (1) year after such date; (B) marketable direct obligations issued by any state of the United States of America or any political subdivision of any such state or any public instrumentality thereof, in each case maturing within one (1) year after such date and having, at the time of the acquisition thereof, a rating of at least A-1 from Standard & Poor’s Corporation or at least P-1 from Moody’s Investors Service; (C) commercial paper maturing no more than one (1) year from the date of creation thereof and having, at the time of the acquisition thereof, a rating of at least A-1 from Standard & Poor’s Corporation or at least P-1 from Moody’s Investors Service; (D) certificates of deposit or bankers’ acceptances maturing within one (1) year after such date and issued or accepted by any commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof or the District of Columbia that (i) is at least “adequately capitalized” (as defined in the regulations of its primary federal banking regulator), and (ii) has Tier 1 capital (as defined in such regulations) of not less than $100,000,000; and (E) shares of any money market mutual fund that (i) has substantially all of its assets invested continuously in the types of investments referred to in clauses (A) and (B) above, (ii) has net assets of not less than $500,000,000, and (iii) has the highest rating obtainable from either Standard & Poor’s Corporation or Moody’s Investors Service.

 

Commission” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Common Stock” means the common stock, $0.01 par value per share, of the Company.

 

Common Stock Change Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iv).

 

Company” has the meaning assigned to such term in the preamble.

 

Contingent Obligation” means, as applied to any Person, any direct or indirect liability, contingent or otherwise, of that Person with respect to (A) any Indebtedness or other obligations of another Person, including any such obligation directly or indirectly guaranteed, endorsed, co-made or discounted or sold with recourse by that Person, or in respect of which that Person is otherwise directly or indirectly liable; (B) any obligations with respect to undrawn letters of credit; and (C) all obligations arising under any interest rate, currency or commodity swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement, interest rate collar agreement, or other agreement or arrangement designated to protect a Person against fluctuation in interest rates, currency exchange rates or commodity prices; provided, however, that the term “Contingent Obligation” shall not include endorsements for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business. The amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determined amount of the primary obligation in respect of which such Contingent 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; provided, however, that such amount shall not in any event exceed the maximum amount of the obligations under the guarantee or other support arrangement

 

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Conversion Consideration” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iii)(1).

 

Conversion Date” means, with respect to a Note, the first Business Day on which the requirements set forth in Section 10(D)(ii)(1) to convert such Note are satisfied.

 

Conversion Settlement Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iii)(3).

 

Copyright License” means any written agreement granting any right to use any Copyright or Copyright registration, now owned or hereafter acquired by the Company or in which the Company now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

 

“Copyrights” means all copyrights, whether registered or unregistered, held pursuant to the laws of the United States, any State thereof, or of any other country.

 

Covering Price” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iii)(5).

 

Daily VWAP” means, for any VWAP Trading Day, the per share volume-weighted average price of the Common Stock as displayed under the heading “Bloomberg VWAP” on Bloomberg page “TELL <EQUITY> VAP” (or, if such page is not available, its equivalent successor page) in respect of the period from the scheduled open of trading until the scheduled close of trading of the primary trading session on such VWAP Trading Day (or, if such volume-weighted average price is unavailable, the market value of one share of Common Stock on such VWAP Trading Day, determined, using a volume-weighted average price method, by a nationally recognized independent investment banking firm selected by the Company). The Daily VWAP will be determined without regard to after-hours trading or any other trading outside of the regular trading session.

 

Default” means any event that is (or, after notice, passage of time or both, would be) an Event of Default.

 

Default Interesthas the meaning set forth in Section 4(C).

 

Defaulted Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iii)(5).

 

Disqualified Institutions” means the entities listed on Exhibit E of the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

Disqualified Stock” means, with respect to any Person, any Capital Stock that by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable at the option of the holder) or upon the happening of any event:

  

(A)  matures or is mandatorily redeemable pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise;

 

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(B)  is convertible or exchangeable for Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock (excluding Capital Stock convertible or exchangeable solely at the option of the issuer or a Subsidiary; provided that any such conversion or exchange will be deemed an incurrence of Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock, as applicable); or

 

(C)  is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part,

 

in the case of each of clauses (A), (B) and (C), at any point prior to the one hundred eighty-first (181st) day after the Maturity Date.

 

Driftwood LP” means Driftwood Holdings LP (f/k/a Driftwood Holdings LLC), a Delaware limited partnership.

 

Driftwood Credit Agreement” means that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2019, by and among Driftwood LP, the Company, the other guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified prior to the date hereof.

 

DTC” means The Depository Trust Company.

 

Eligible Exchange” means any of The New York Stock Exchange, The Nasdaq Capital Market, The Nasdaq Global Market or The Nasdaq Global Select Market (or any of their respective successors).

 

Equipment” means all “equipment” as defined in the UCC with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made, and includes without limitation all machinery, fixtures, goods, vehicles (including motor vehicles and trailers), and any interest in any of the foregoing.

 

Equity Issuance shall mean any issuance or sale by the Company of shares of Capital Stock of the Company, or securities convertible into shares of Capital Stock of the Company, for cash consideration; provided that in no event shall an Equity Issuance include (i) Capital Stock issued in connection with equity compensation under the Company’s equity incentive plans, (ii) any Capital Stock issuance upon the exercise of or pursuant to the terms of warrants issued on or prior to the Issue Date, as such warrants have been amended, restated or otherwise modified on or prior to the date hereof or otherwise amended, restated or otherwise modified in a manner not adverse to the Holders; or (iii) any Capital Stock issuance to the Holders pursuant to the Transaction Documents .

 

ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(A).

 

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Event of Default Acceleration Amount” means, with respect to the delivery of a notice pursuant to Section 10(B)(ii) declaring this Note to be due and payable immediately on account of an Event of Default, a cash amount equal to one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the then outstanding Principal Amount of this Note.

 

Event of Default Conversion Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(i).

 

Event of Default Conversion Price” means, with respect to the conversion of this Note (or any portion of this Note), the greater of (A) the Floor Price and (B)  seventy five percent (75%) of the lowest Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock during the ten (10) consecutive VWAP Trading Days ending on, and including, such Conversion Date (or, if such Conversion Date is not a VWAP Trading Day, the immediately preceding VWAP Trading Day).

 

Event of Default Conversion Rate” means, with respect to the conversion of this Note (or any portion of this Note), an amount (rounded to the nearest 1/10,000th of a share of Common Stock (with 5/100,000ths rounded upward)) equal to (A) one thousand dollars ($1,000) divided by (B) the Event of Default Conversion Price applicable to such conversion.

 

Event of Default Conversion Trigger Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(i).

 

Event of Default Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(C).

 

Excess Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(A).

 

Exchange Act” means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Floor Price” means thirty cents ($0.30); provided, however, that such amount shall be proportionately increased if the Company combines (by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares and shall be proportionately decreased (but not below the par value of such shares) in the event the Company subdivides (by any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares.

 

Freely Tradable” means, with respect to any shares of Common Stock issued or issuable pursuant to this Note, that (A) such shares would be eligible to be offered, sold or otherwise transferred by the Holder pursuant to Rule 144, without any requirements as to volume, manner of sale, availability of current public information (whether or not then satisfied) or notice under the Securities Act and without any requirement for registration under any state securities or “blue sky” laws; or (B) such shares are (or, when issued, will be) (i) represented by book-entries at DTC and identified therein by an “unrestricted” CUSIP number; (ii) not represented by any certificate that bears a legend referring to transfer restrictions under the Securities Act or other securities laws; and (iii) listed and admitted for trading, without suspension or material limitation on trading, on an Eligible Exchange; and (C) no delisting or suspension by such Eligible Exchange has been threatened (with a reasonable prospect of delisting occurring after giving effect to all applicable notice, appeal, compliance and hearing periods) or reasonably likely to occur or pending as evidenced by a writing by such Eligible Exchange.

 

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Fundamental Change” means any of the following events:

 

(A)       a “person” or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), other than the Company, its Wholly Owned Subsidiaries or a Permitted Holder, or the employee benefit plans of the Company or its Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, files any report with the Commission indicating that such person or group has become the direct or indirect “beneficial owner” (as defined below) of shares of the Company’s common equity representing more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of all of the Company’s then-outstanding common equity;

 

(B)       the consummation of (i) any sale, lease or other transfer, in one transaction or a series of transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any Person (other than solely to one or more of the Company’s Wholly Owned Subsidiaries); or (ii) any transaction or series of related transactions in connection with which (whether by means of merger, consolidation, share exchange, combination, reclassification, recapitalization, acquisition, liquidation or otherwise) all of the Common Stock is exchanged for, converted into, acquired for, or constitutes solely the right to receive, other securities, cash or other property (other than a subdivision or combination, or solely a change in par value, of the Common Stock); provided, however, that any merger, consolidation, share exchange or combination of the Company pursuant to which the Persons that directly or indirectly “beneficially owned” (as defined below) all classes of the Company’s voting common equity immediately before such transaction directly or indirectly “beneficially own,” immediately after such transaction, more than fifty percent (50%) of all classes of voting common equity of the surviving, continuing or acquiring company or other transferee, as applicable, or the parent thereof, in substantially the same proportions vis-à-vis each other as immediately before such transaction will be deemed not to be a Fundamental Change pursuant to this clause (B);

 

(C)       the Company’s stockholders approve any plan or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or

 

(D) the Common Stock ceases to be listed on any Eligible Exchange.

 

For the purposes of this definition, (x) any transaction or event described in both clause (A) and in clause (B)(i) or (ii) above (without regard to the proviso in clause (B)) will be deemed to occur solely pursuant to clause (B) above (subject to such proviso); and (y) whether a Person is a “beneficial owner” and whether shares are “beneficially owned” will be determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act.

 

Fundamental Change Base Repurchase Price” means, with respect to this Note (or any portion of this Note) to be repurchased upon a Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change, a cash amount equal to one hundred and five percent (105%) of the then outstanding Principal Amount of this Note (or portion thereof).

 

Fundamental Change Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(C).

 

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Fundamental Change Repurchase Date” means the date as of which this Note must be repurchased for cash in connection with a Fundamental Change, as provided in Section 6(B).

 

Fundamental Change Repurchase Price” means the cash price payable by the Company to repurchase this Note (or any portion of this Note) upon its Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change, calculated pursuant to Section 6(D).

 

GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, as in effect from time to time; provided the definitions set forth in this Note and any financial calculations required by thereby shall be computed to exclude any change to lease accounting rules from those in effect pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 840 (Leases) and other related lease accounting guidance as in effect on the date hereof.

 

Holder” means the person in whose name this Note is registered on the books of the Company, which initially is the Initial Holder.

 

Indebtedness” means indebtedness of any kind, including, without duplication (A) all indebtedness for borrowed money or the deferred purchase price of property or services (excluding trade credit entered into in the ordinary course of business due within one hundred eighty (180) days), including reimbursement and other obligations with respect to surety bonds and letters of credit, (B) all obligations evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or similar instruments, (C) all Capital Lease Obligations, (D) all Contingent Obligations, and (E) Disqualified Stock.

 

Indenture” means that certain Indenture, dated as of April [_], 2020, between the Company and the Trustee.

 

Initial Holder” has the meaning set forth in the cover page of this Note.

 

Intellectual Property” means all of the Company’s Copyrights; Trademarks; Patents; Licenses; trade secrets and inventions; mask works; the Company’s applications therefor and reissues, extensions, or renewals thereof; and the Company’s goodwill associated with any of the foregoing, together with the Company’s rights to sue for past, present and future infringement of Intellectual Property and the goodwill associated therewith.

 

“Investment” means any beneficial ownership (including stock, partnership or limited liability company interests) of or in any Person, or any loan, advance or capital contribution to any Person or the acquisition of all, or substantially all, of the assets of another Person.

 

Issue Date” means April [ · ], 2020.

 

License” means any Copyright License, Patent License, Trademark License or other written license of rights or interests.

 

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“Lien” means any mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, hypothecation, assignment for security, security interest, encumbrance, levy, lien or charge of any kind, whether voluntarily incurred or arising by operation of law or otherwise, against any property, any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, and any lease in the nature of a security interest; provided, that licenses, strain escrows and similar provisions in collaboration agreements, research and development agreements that do not create or purport to create a security interest, encumbrance, levy, lien or charge of any kind shall not be deemed to be Liens for purposes of this Note.

 

Market Disruption Event” means, with respect to any date, the occurrence or existence, during the one-half hour period ending at the scheduled close of trading on such date on the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange or other market on which the Common Stock is listed for trading or trades, of any material suspension or limitation imposed on trading (by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the relevant exchange or otherwise) in the Common Stock or in any options contracts or futures contracts traded on such exchange or market relating to the Common Stock.

 

Maturity Date” means June 1, 2021.

 

Maximum Percentage” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(A).

 

Note” has the meaning assigned to such term in the preamble.

 

Other Holder” means any person in whose name any Other Note is registered on the books of the Company.

 

Other Notes” means any Notes that are of the same class of this Note and that are represented by one or more certificates other than the certificate representing this Note.

 

“Patents” means all letters patent of, or rights corresponding thereto, in the United States or in any other country, all registrations and recordings thereof, and all applications for letters patent of, or rights corresponding thereto, in the United States or any other country.

 

“Patent License” means any written agreement granting any right with respect to any invention on which a Patent is in existence or a Patent application is pending, in which agreement the Company now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

 

Permitted Holder” means: (a) Charif Souki; (b) Martin Houston; (c) Meg Gentle; and (d) Total S.A. or its affiliates.

 

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Permitted Indebtedness” means (A) Indebtedness evidenced by this Note; (B) Indebtedness disclosed pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, as in effect as of the Issue Date (including all other Indebtedness accrued in the balance sheet included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019); (C) Indebtedness of up to one million dollars ($1,000,000) outstanding at any time secured by a Lien described in clause (G) of the defined term “Permitted Liens,” provided such Indebtedness does not exceed the cost of the Equipment and related expenses financed with such Indebtedness; (D) Indebtedness to trade creditors incurred in the ordinary course of business, including Indebtedness incurred in the ordinary course of business with corporate credit cards; (E) Indebtedness that also constitutes a Permitted Investment; (F) Subordinated Indebtedness of the Company; (G) reimbursement obligations in connection with letters of credit or similar instruments that are secured by Cash or Cash Equivalents and issued on behalf of the Company or a Subsidiary thereof in an aggregate amount not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) at any time outstanding; (H) Indebtedness incurred as a result of permitted payments in kind under the Driftwood Credit Agreement; (I) Indebtedness incurred by Tellurian International Holdings Ltd. (U.K.) and its Subsidiaries, including in respect of obligations for letters of credit and working capital, in each case, to support the acquisition of liquefied natural gas, (J) Indebtedness amongst the Company and its Wholly Owned Subsidiaries; (K) any Indebtedness incurred by Company or any of its Subsidiaries to, or guaranteed, in part or in whole, by, any governmental authority, extended or under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, the Small Business Act, 15 USC Secs 632 et seq, and any loan or grant programs made available to the Company of any of its Subsidiaries under any financial support or funding program sponsored, funded, or guaranteed, in whole or in part, by any Federal Reserve Bank or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Bank, or any federal, state or local governmental authority or body; (L) convertible debt or other equity-linked securities of the Company or Tellurian Investments, Inc., in each case, convertible into or linked to Capital Stock of the Company, in an aggregate amount at any time not to exceed $200,000,000, in each case so long as such Indebtedness does not have a final maturity date, amortization payment, sinking fund, mandatory redemption or other repurchase obligation for cash or put right for cash at the option of the lender or holder of such Indebtedness earlier than one hundred eighty-one (181) days following the Maturity Date other than as a result of a transaction constituting a Fundamental Change, to the extent that terms of such debt or securities provide that they will not be required to be redeemed, repurchased or otherwise paid unless such redemption, repurchase or payment is permitted hereunder (including as a result of a consent or waiver hereunder) or until the Notes have been paid in full; (M) without duplication of the foregoing, (x) with respect to ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries, any Indebtedness of ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries permitted under Section 8.1 of the ProductionCo Credit Agreement and (other than clause (e) thereof, except to the extent the Indebtedness pursuant to such clause constitutes Subordinated Indebtedness; and subject to the limitations set forth in Section 6.02(i) of the Driftwood Credit Agreement) (y) without duplication of the preceding clause (x), with respect to the Company or any Subsidiary thereof, any Indebtedness permitted under or not prohibited by Section 6.02 of the Driftwood Credit Agreement (other than clause (g) thereof, except to the extent the Indebtedness pursuant to such clause constitutes Subordinated Indebtedness), (N) Contingent Obligations that are guarantees of Indebtedness described in clauses (A) through (E) and (G) through (M); and (O) extensions, refinancings and renewals of any items of Permitted Indebtedness (other than any Indebtedness repaid with the proceeds of this Note), provided that the principal amount is not increased or the terms modified to impose materially more burdensome terms upon the Company or its Subsidiary, as the case may be, and provided further, that if the lender of any such proposed extension, refinancing or renewal of Permitted Indebtedness incurred hereunder is different from the lender of the Permitted Indebtedness to be so extended, refinanced or renewed then, in addition to the foregoing proviso, such Permitted Indebtedness shall also not have a final maturity date, amortization payment, sinking fund, mandatory redemption or other repurchase obligation or put right at the option of the lender or holder of such Indebtedness earlier than one hundred eighty-one (181) days following the Maturity Date.

 

“Permitted Intellectual Property Licenses” means Intellectual Property (A) licenses in existence at the Issue Date and (B) non-perpetual licenses granted in the ordinary course of business on arm’s length terms consisting of the licensing of technology, the development of technology or the providing of technical support which may include licenses with unlimited renewal options solely to the extent such options require mutual consent for renewal or are subject to financial or other conditions as to the ability of licensee to perform under the license; provided such license was not entered into during continuance of a Default or an Event of Default.

 

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“Permitted Investment” means: (A) Investments disclosed in public filings; (B) (i) marketable direct obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America or any agency or any State thereof maturing within one year from the date of acquisition thereof, (ii) commercial paper maturing no more than one year from the date of creation thereof and currently having a rating of at least A-2 or P-2 from either Standard & Poor’s Corporation or Moody’s Investors Service, (iii) certificates of deposit issued by any bank with assets of at least $500,000,000 maturing no more than one year from the date of investment therein, and (iv) money market accounts; (C) Investments accepted in connection with Permitted Transfers; (D) Investments (including debt obligations) received in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of customers or suppliers and in settlement of delinquent obligations of, and other disputes with, customers or suppliers arising in the ordinary course of the Company’s business; (E) Investments consisting of notes receivable of, or prepaid royalties and other credit extensions, to customers and suppliers in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, provided that this subparagraph (E) shall not apply to Investments of the Company in any Subsidiary; (F) Investments consisting of loans not involving the net transfer on a substantially contemporaneous basis of cash proceeds to employees, officers or directors relating to the purchase of Capital Stock of the Company pursuant to employee stock purchase plans or other similar agreements approved by the Company’s Board of Directors; (G) Investments consisting of travel advances in the ordinary course of business; (H) Investments in Wholly Owned Subsidiaries; (I) Permitted Intellectual Property Licenses; (J) additional Investments that do not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in the aggregate in any twelve (12) month period; (K) Investments in shares of UK Oil & Gas PLC owned as of the date hereof by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; and (L) without duplication of the foregoing, (x) with respect to ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries, any Investments of ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries permitted under Section 8.6 of the ProductionCo Credit Agreement (subject to the limitation set forth in clause (g) of the definition of “Permitted Investment” in the Driftwood Credit Agreement) and (y) without duplication of the preceding clause (x), with respect to the Company or any Subsidiary thereof, any Investments permitted Section 6.04 of the Driftwood Credit Agreement.

 

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“Permitted Liens” means any and all of the following: (A) Liens in favor of Holder; (B) Liens disclosed in public filings; (C) Liens for taxes, fees, assessments or other governmental charges or levies, either not delinquent or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings; provided, that the Company maintains adequate reserves therefor in accordance with GAAP; (D) Liens securing claims or demands of materialmen, artisans, mechanics, carriers, warehousemen, landlords and other like Persons arising in the ordinary course of business; provided, that the payment thereof is not yet required; (E) Liens arising from judgments, decrees or attachments in circumstances which do not constitute a Default or an Event of Default hereunder; (F) the following deposits, to the extent made in the ordinary course of business: deposits under workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, social security and other similar laws, or to secure the performance of bids, tenders or contracts (other than for the repayment of borrowed money) or to secure indemnity, performance or other similar bonds for the performance of bids, tenders or contracts (other than for the repayment of borrowed money) or to secure statutory obligations (other than Liens arising under ERISA or environmental Liens) or surety or appeal bonds, or to secure indemnity, performance or other similar bonds; (G) Liens on Equipment or software or other intellectual property constituting purchase money Liens and Liens in connection with Capital Leases securing Indebtedness permitted in clause (C) of “Permitted Indebtedness”; (H) leasehold interests in leases or subleases and licenses granted in the ordinary course of the Company’s business and not interfering in any material respect with the business of the licensor and Permitted Intellectual Property Licenses; (I) Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law to secure payment of custom duties that are promptly paid on or before the date they become due; (J) Liens on insurance proceeds securing the payment of financed insurance premiums that are promptly paid on or before the date they become due (provided that such Liens extend only to such insurance proceeds and not to any other property or assets); (K) statutory and common law rights of set-off and other similar rights as to deposits of cash and securities in favor of banks, other depository institutions and brokerage firms; (L) easements, zoning restrictions, rights-of-way and similar encumbrances on real property imposed by law or arising in the ordinary course of business so long as they do not materially impair the value or marketability of the related property; (M) Liens on Cash or Cash Equivalents securing obligations permitted under clause (D) and (G) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness; (N) Liens securing obligations permitted under clause (J) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness; (O) without duplication of the foregoing, (x) with respect to ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries, any Liens of ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries permitted under Section 8.3 of the ProductionCo Credit Agreement (subject to the limitation set forth in Clause (m) of the definition of “Permitted Liens” in the Driftwood Credit Agreement) and (y) without duplication of the preceding clause (x), with respect to the Company or any Subsidiary, any Liens permitted or not prohibited by Section 6.03 of the Driftwood Credit Agreement; and (P) Liens incurred in connection with the extension, renewal or refinancing of the Indebtedness secured by Liens of the type described in clauses (A) through (O) above (other than any Indebtedness repaid with the proceeds of this Note); provided, that any extension, renewal or replacement Lien shall be limited to the property encumbered by the existing Lien and the principal amount of the Indebtedness being extended, renewed or refinanced (as may have been reduced by any payment thereon) does not increase.

 

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Permitted Restricted Payments” means, with respect to any Person, any of the following: (A) repurchases, redemptions, dividends or distributions made in the form of the Capital Stock of such Person; (B) payment in lieu of fractional shares of the Capital Stock of such Person in connection with any dividend, split, or combination thereof; (C) payments made or expected to be made in respect of withholding or similar taxes payable upon exercise of the Capital Stock of such Person by any future, present or former employee, director, officer, manager or consultant (or their respective controlled Affiliates or permitted transferees), and any repurchases of such Capital Stock deemed to occur upon exercise of stock options or warrants if such Capital Stock represents a portion of the exercise price of such options or warrants or required withholding or similar taxes; (D) repurchases, redemptions, dividends or distributions in accordance with incentive compensation plans approved by such Person’s Board of Directors (or equivalent governing body); (E) repurchases, redemptions, dividends or distributions in respect of (i) an exercise of the warrant shares under or pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated as of March 23, 2020, issued by the Company to Nineteen77 Capital Solutions A LP, as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time on or prior to the date hereof or otherwise amended, restated or otherwise modified in a manner not adverse to the Holders, (ii) an exercise of the warrant shares under or pursuant to the terms of the Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, dated as of April [_], 2020, issued by the Company to Nineteen77 Capital Solutions A LP, as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time in a manner not adverse to the Holders or (iii) the Warrants (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement), (E) dividends or distributions by a Subsidiary of the Company to the Company or a parent company of such Subsidiary that is a direct or indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company); (F) repurchases or redemptions any class of Capital Stock pursuant to employee, director or consultant repurchase plans or other similar agreements approved by the Board of Directors; and (G) to the extent constituting a repurchase, redemption or distribution, conversion of the series C preferred shares of the Company held by Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals, Inc. into shares of Common Stock.

 

“Permitted Transfers” means (A) dispositions of inventory sold, and Permitted Intellectual Property Licenses entered into, in each case, in the ordinary course of business, (B) dispositions of worn-out, obsolete or surplus property at fair market value in the ordinary course of business; (C) dispositions of accounts or payment intangibles (each as defined in the UCC) resulting from the compromise or settlement thereof in the ordinary course of business for less than the full amount thereof; (D) transfers consisting of Permitted Investments in Wholly Owned Subsidiaries under clause (H) of Permitted Investments; (E) other transfers of assets to any Person other than to a joint venture and which have a fair market value of not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in the aggregate in any fiscal year; (F) dispositions of shares of UK Oil & Gas PLC owned as of the date hereof by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (G) dispositions or other transfers among the Company and its Wholly Owned Subsidiaries; and (H) without duplication of the foregoing, (x) with respect to ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries, (i) any Dispositions (as defined in the ProductionCo Credit Agreement) by ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries permitted under Section 8.9 of the ProductionCo Credit Agreement or (ii) such other Dispositions by ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries, for fair market value consideration and conducted on arm’s length basis, as may be consented to or permitted in accordance with the ProductionCo Credit Agreement after the date hereof, and (y) without duplication of the preceding clause (x), with respect to the Company or any Subsidiary thereof, any dispositions permitted in or not prohibited by Section 6.07 of the Driftwood Credit Agreement.

 

Person” or “person” means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, company, trust, unincorporated organization, association, corporation, institution, public benefit corporation, firm, joint stock company, estate, entity or government agency.

 

Principal Amount” has the meaning set forth in the cover page of this Note; provided, however, that the Principal Amount of this Note will be subject to reduction (A) pursuant to Section 6, (B) by an amount equal to the sum of all Amortization Payments and Additional Amortization Payments made prior to date of determination of the Principal Amount of the Note then outstanding and (C) by optional prepayments pursuant to Section 4(D).

 

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ProductionCo” means Tellurian Production Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

ProductionCo Credit Agreement” means that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2018, among ProductionCo, the lenders party thereto, Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC, as administrative agent, and J. Aron & Company LLC, as collateral agent, as such agreement, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, prior to the date hereof.

 

Reference Property” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iv).

 

Reference Property Unit” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iv).

 

Reported Outstanding Share Number” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(A).

 

Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change” means the repurchase of any Note by the Company pursuant to Section 6.

 

Requisite Stockholder Approval” means the stockholder approval contemplated by Nasdaq Listing Standard Rule 5635(d) with respect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant to this Note and Warrant (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) in excess of the limitations imposed by such rule; provided, however, that the Requisite Stockholder Approval will be deemed to be obtained if, due to any amendment or binding change in the interpretation of the applicable listing standards of The Nasdaq Capital Market, such stockholder approval is no longer required for the Company to deliver shares of Common Stock to the Holder without limitation pursuant to Section 7(B).

 

Securities Act” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Securities Purchase Agreement” means that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of April [ · ], 2020, between the Company and High Trail Investments SA LLC providing for the issuance of this Note.

 

Share Authorization Increase” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(v).

 

Significant Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, any Subsidiary of such Person that constitutes a “significant subsidiary” (as defined in Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X under the Exchange Act) of such Person; provided, however, that, in the case of a Subsidiary that meets the criteria of clause (3) of the definition thereof but not clause (1) or (2) thereof, such subsidiary will be deemed not to be a Significant Subsidiary unless such Subsidiary’s income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, exclusive of amounts attributable to any non-controlling interests, for the last completed fiscal year prior to the date of such determination exceeds two million dollars ($2,000,000).

 

Subordinated Indebtedness” means Indebtedness subordinated to the Notes pursuant to a written agreement between the Holder and the applicable lender in amounts and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Holder in its sole discretion.

 

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Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, (A) any corporation, association or other business entity (other than a partnership or limited liability company) of which more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power of the Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency, but after giving effect to any voting agreement or stockholders’ agreement that effectively transfers voting power) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees, as applicable, of such corporation, association or other business entity is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person; and (B) any partnership or limited liability company where (i) more than fifty percent (50%) of the capital accounts, distribution rights, equity and voting interests, or of the general and limited partnership interests, as applicable, of such partnership or limited liability company are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person, whether in the form of membership, general, special or limited partnership or limited liability company interests or otherwise; and (ii) such Person or any one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person is a controlling general partner of, or otherwise controls, such partnership or limited liability company.

 

Successor Entity” has the meaning set forth in Section 9(A).

 

Successor Person” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iv)(4).

 

“Trademark License” means any written agreement granting any right to use any Trademark or Trademark registration, now owned or hereafter acquired by the Company or in which the Company now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

 

“Trademarks” means all trademarks (registered, common law or otherwise) and any applications in connection therewith, including registrations, recordings and applications in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any State thereof or any other country or any political subdivision thereof.

 

Trading Day” means any day on which (A) trading in the Common Stock generally occurs on the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, on the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded; and (B) there is no Market Disruption Event. If the Common Stock is not so listed or traded, then “Trading Day” means a Business Day.

 

Transaction Documents” has the meaning set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

Trustee” means Wilmington Trust, National Association in its capacity as trustee under the Indenture.

 

UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code as the same is, from time to time, in effect in the State of New York.

 

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VWAP Market Disruption Event” means, with respect to any date, (A) the failure by the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed, or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded, to open for trading during its regular trading session on such date; or (B) the occurrence or existence, for more than one half hour period in the aggregate, of any suspension or limitation imposed on trading (by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the relevant exchange or otherwise) in the Common Stock or in any options contracts or futures contracts relating to the Common Stock, and such suspension or limitation occurs or exists at any time before 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on such date.

 

VWAP Trading Day” means a day on which (A) there is no VWAP Market Disruption Event; and (B) trading in the Common Stock generally occurs on the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, on the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded. If the Common Stock is not so listed or traded, then “VWAP Trading Day” means a Business Day.

 

Wholly Owned Subsidiary” of a Person means any Subsidiary of such Person all of the outstanding Capital Stock or other ownership interests of which (other than directors’ qualifying shares) are owned by such Person or one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of such Person.

 

Withheld Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(B).

 

SECTION 2. PERSONS DEEMED OWNERS.

 

The Holder of this Note will be treated as the sole owner of this Note for all purposes.

 

SECTION 3. REGISTERED FORM.

 

This Note, and any Note issued in exchange therefor or in substitution thereof, will be in registered form (within the meaning of Section 163 of the Code), without coupons. No interest shall accrue on any Note, except for Default Interest (if applicable).

 

SECTION 4. AMORTIZATION PAYMENTS; ADDITIONAL AMORTIZATION PAYMENTS; DEFAULTED AMOUNTS; OPTIONAL PREPAYMENTS.

 

(A)       Amortization Payments. The Company shall make payment of the Principal Amount (without any prepayment premium or penalty) equal to the then applicable Amortization Payment (or portion thereof, if applicable) on each Amortization Date. The full amount of the Note, as set forth on the face hereof (without taking into account any original issue discount), shall be repaid in accordance with the terms hereof on or prior to the Maturity Date.

 

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(B)       Additional Amortization Payments.

 

(i)       On the June 1, 2020 Amortization Date, the aggregate amount of all

 

proceeds received in respect of any Equity Issuance (other than any ATM Issuance) by the Company during the month immediately preceding such Amortization Date shall be paid in cash by the Company to the Holder as follows: (1) first, such amount shall be applied to the applicable Amortization Payment due on such Amortization Date; and (2) second, a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of any such amount remaining after applying Section 4(B)(i)(1) shall be used to repay the Notes on such Amortization Date.

 

(ii)       On each Amortization Date after June 1, 2020, the aggregate amount of all proceeds received in respect of any Equity Issuance (including any ATM Issuance) by the Company during the month immediately preceding such Amortization Date shall be paid in cash by the Company to the Holder as follows: (1) first, such amount in respect of any Equity Issuance shall be applied to the applicable Amortization Payment due on such Amortization Date, with the portion of such amount derived from any Equity Issuances other than an ATM Issuance being applied after the application of any portion of such amount derived from an ATM Issuance; (2) second, a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of any such amount in respect of any Equity Issuance (other than any ATM Issuance) remaining after applying Section 4(B)(ii)(1) shall be used to repay the Notes on such Amortization Date; and (3) third, a minimum of thirty-five percent (35%) of any remaining proceeds in respect of any ATM Issuance remaining after applying Section 4(B)(ii)(1) shall be used to repay the Notes on such Amortization Date.

 

(iii)       For purposes of this Note, any payment made to the Holder pursuant to Section 4(B)(i)(2), Section 4(B)(ii)(2) or Section 4(B)(ii)(3) shall be referred to as an “Additional Amortization Payment” and shall be applied to the then outstanding Principal Amount of the Note. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event shall the aggregate amount of Additional Amortization Payments exceed eight million dollars ($8,000,000).

 

(iv)       Concurrently with the payment of each Amortization Payment, the Company shall certify to Holder in writing (i) the amount of Equity Issuances made during the preceding month (including the dates thereof, the class or series and amount of securities issued, the consideration received therefore, and the extent to which such Equity Issuances constituted Company ATM Issuances) and (ii) the amount of proceeds received with respect to such Equity Issuances that was applied to each Amortization Payment and Additional Amortization Payment made for such month; provided, however, that, unless consented to by the Holder in writing, in the event that the extent of such Equity Issuances is such that the information required in such certification would constitute material non-public information regarding the Company, then the Company shall instead disclose such material non-public information in its next Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (whichever shall occur first) and shall concurrently with the filing thereof provide to Holder such a certification with respect to the Equity Issuances during the period covered by such report.

 

(C)       Defaulted Amounts. If an Event of Default occurs, then in each case, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, interest (“Default Interest”) will accrue on the then outstanding Principal Amount at a rate per annum equal to fifteen percent (15.0%), from, and including, the date of such Event of Default to, but excluding, the date such Event of Default is cured or is no longer continuing, as applicable. Default Interest hereunder will be payable in arrears on each Amortization Date and will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months.

 

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(D)       Optional Prepayments. The Company shall have the right at any time and from time to time, upon ten (10) Business Days’ notice to the Holder and the Trustee, to irrevocably elect to prepay any or all of the Principal Amount (but if paying less than the full Principal Amount, such prepayment must be in integral multiples of $1,000,000) without premium or penalty. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any notice of prepayment delivered in connection with (x) any refinancing of any or all of the Notes with the proceeds of such refinancing or of any other incurrence of Indebtedness or (y) the consummation of another transaction, in each case, may be, if expressly so stated to be, contingent upon the consummation of such refinancing, incurrence or transaction and may be revoked by the Company in the event such refinancing, incurrence or transaction is not consummated. Any such prepayment shall be applied to the Amortization Payment(s) selected by the Company.

 

(E)       Tax Withholding. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Company (and any person acting on behalf of any of the Company) shall have the right to deduct and withhold any taxes that it is required to deduct and withhold under applicable law from any payments to be made pursuant to this Note. To the extent that amounts are so withheld and paid by the Company (or any person acting on behalf of any of the Company) to the applicable governmental authority, such withheld amounts shall be treated for all purposes of the Notes as having been delivered and paid to the applicable Holder or any other recipient of payment in respect of which such deduction and withholding was made. The Company and the Holder shall reasonably cooperate in obtaining any available exemption or reduction of such withholding, including the provision by the Holder of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or applicable Internal Revenue Service Form W-8, with appropriate supporting documentation.

 

SECTION 5. METHOD OF PAYMENT; WHEN PAYMENT DATE IS NOT A BUSINESS DAY.

 

(A)       Method of Payment. The Company will pay all cash amounts due under this Note by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account of Holder set forth in the Flow of Funds Letter (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) (or, if such Holder provides the Company, at least five (5) Business Days before the date such amount is due, with written notice of an account or address of such Holder within the United States, as applicable, by check or wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account or address set forth in such written notice, as applicable).

 

(B)       Delay of Payment when Payment Date is Not a Business Day. If the due date for a payment on this Note as provided in this Note is not a Business Day, then, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, such payment may be made on the immediately following Business Day.

 

SECTION 6. REQUIRED REPURCHASE OF NOTE UPON A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE.

 

(A)       Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change. Subject to the other terms of this Section 6, if a Fundamental Change occurs, then the Holder will have the right to require the Company to repurchase this Note (or any portion of this Note in an Authorized Denomination) on the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date for such Fundamental Change for a cash purchase price equal to the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price.

 

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(B)       Fundamental Change Repurchase Date. The Fundamental Change Repurchase Date for any Fundamental Change will be a Business Day of the Holder’s choosing that is no more than ten (10) Business Days after the later of (x) the date the Holder delivers to the Company its election to require the Company to repurchase this Note pursuant to Section 6(C); and (y) the effective date of such Fundamental Change.

 

(C)       Fundamental Change Notice. No later than the tenth (10th) Business Day before the occurrence of any Fundamental Change, the Company will send to the Holder (with a copy to the Trustee) a written notice (the “Fundamental Change Notice”) thereof, stating the expected date such Fundamental Change will occur. Following receipt of a Fundamental Change Notice, the Holder may elect, by written notice to the Company no later than the later of (i) ten (10) Trading Days after receipt of such Fundamental Change Notice and (ii) ten (10) Trading Days after the date of any amendment or other modification to the form or value of consideration receivable by holders of the Common Stock in connection with such Fundamental Change, to require the Company to repurchase this Note (or any portion of this Note in an Authorized Denomination) on the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date for such Fundamental Change for a cash purchase price equal to the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price.

 

(D)       Fundamental Change Repurchase Price. The Fundamental Change Repurchase Price for this Note (or any portion of this Note) to be repurchased upon a Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change following a Fundamental Change is an amount in cash equal to the Fundamental Change Base Repurchase Price for such Fundamental Change plus any accrued and unpaid Default Interest on this Note to, but excluding, the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date for such Fundamental Change. If such Fundamental Change Repurchase Date is on an Amortization Date, then the Amortization Payment otherwise payable on such Amortization Date will be paid as part of the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price, in satisfaction of the Company’s obligation to pay such principal on such Amortization Date.

 

(E)       Effect of Repurchase. If this Note (or any portion of this Note) is to be repurchased upon a Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change, then, from and after the date the related Fundamental Change Repurchase Price is paid in full, this Note (or such portion) will cease to be outstanding.

 

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SECTION 7. STOCK EXCHANGE LIMITATIONS.

 

(A)       Beneficial Ownership Limitation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company shall not effect the conversion of any portion of this Note, and any such payment or conversion shall be null and void and treated as if never made, to the extent that after giving effect to such Amortization Payment or conversion, the Holder together with the other Attribution Parties collectively would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% (the “Maximum Percentage”) of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such payment or conversion. For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and the other Attribution Parties shall include the number of shares of Common Stock held by the Holder and all other Attribution Parties plus the number of shares of Common Stock issuable with respect to such Amortization Payment (or applicable portion thereof) or upon conversion of this Note with respect to which the determination of such sentence is being made, but shall exclude the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (A) payment or conversion of the remaining, unpaid or unconverted portion of this Note beneficially owned by the Holder or any of the other Attribution Parties and (B) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any convertible notes or convertible preferred stock or warrants) beneficially owned by the Holder or any other Attribution Party subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained in this Section 7(A). For purposes of this Section 7(A), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. For purposes of this Note, in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock the Company may issue upon conversion of this Note without exceeding the Maximum Percentage, the Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (x) the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Current Report on Form 8-K or other public filing with the Commission, as the case may be, (y) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (3) any other written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (the “Reported Outstanding Share Number”). For any reason at any time, (i) upon the written or oral request of the Holder, the Company shall within one (1) Trading Day confirm in writing or by electronic mail to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding and (ii) upon the written or oral request of the Company (which may be made once in connection with each delivery of a conversion notice), the Holder shall within one (1) Trading Day confirm in writing or by electronic mail to the Company the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and the other Attribution Parties (and in no event will the Company be liable for any damages under any Transaction Document resulting from its reliance on incorrect information in such confirmation from the Holder or, if such confirmation is not provided in a timely manner, its reasonable reliance on the best information then available regarding the beneficial ownership of the Holder and the other Attribution Parties). In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Note, by the Holder and any other Attribution Party since the date as of which the Reported Outstanding Share Number was reported. In the event that the issuance of shares of Common Stock to the Holder pursuant to this Note results in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties being deemed to beneficially own, in the aggregate, more than the Maximum Percentage of the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock (as determined under Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act), the number of shares so issued by which the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties’ aggregate beneficial ownership exceeds the Maximum Percentage (the “Excess Shares”) shall be deemed null and void and shall be cancelled ab initio, and the Holder shall not have the power to vote or to transfer the Excess Shares. Upon delivery of a written notice to the Company, the Holder may from time to time increase or decrease the Maximum Percentage to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99% as specified in such notice; provided that (i) any such increase in the Maximum Percentage will not be effective until the sixty-first (61st) day after such notice is delivered to the Company and (ii) any such increase or decrease will apply only to the Holder and the other Attribution Parties and not to any Other Holder of Notes that is not an Attribution Party of the Holder. For purposes of clarity, the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the terms of this Note in excess of the Maximum Percentage shall not be deemed to be beneficially owned by the Holder for any purpose including for purposes of Section 13(d) or Rule 16a-1(a)(1) of the Exchange Act. No prior inability to issue shares of Common Stock to the Holder pursuant to this paragraph shall have any effect on the applicability of the provisions of this paragraph with respect to any subsequent determination of the ability to issue shares of Common Stock hereunder. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 7(A) to the extent necessary to correct this paragraph or any portion of this paragraph which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended beneficial ownership limitation contained in this Section 7(A) or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitation contained in this paragraph may not be waived and shall apply to a successor holder of this Note. To the extent that (i) any shares of Common Stock were not issuable to the Holder due to such shares constituting Excess Shares and (ii) the Company has not otherwise paid or issued to the Holder the applicable portion of the Amortization Payment, Conversion Consideration or Event of Default Conversion Consideration applicable to such shares in accordance with this Note, if the Holder subsequently determines that the issuance of all or a portion of such shares would not cause the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties’ aggregate beneficial ownership to exceed the Maximum Percentage, then the Holder may, by written notice to the Company, notify the Company as to what portion of such shares no longer constitute Excess Shares and the Company shall cause such shares to be delivered to the Holder on or before the second (2nd) Business Day following receipt of such notice.

 

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(B)       Stock Exchange Limitation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, until the Requisite Stockholder Approval is obtained, in no event will the number of shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to this Note, together with any shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Warrant, exceed fifty-one million five hundred sixty-seven thousand and fifty (51,567,050) shares in the aggregate. If any one or more shares of Common Stock are not delivered as a result of the operation of the preceding sentence (such shares, the “Withheld Shares”), then, (1) the Company will pay to the Holder, in cash, an amount equal to the product of (x) the number of such Withheld Shares and (y) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on such Conversion Date; and (2) to the extent the Holder purchases (in an open market transaction or otherwise) shares of Common Stock to deliver in settlement of a sale by the Holder of such Withheld Shares, the Company will reimburse the Holder for (x) any brokerage commissions and other out-of-pocket expenses, if any, of the Holder incurred in connection with such purchases and (y) the excess, if any, of (A) the aggregate purchase price of such purchases over (B) the product of (I) the number of such Withheld Shares purchased by the Holder; and (II) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on such Conversion Date.

 

SECTION 8. AFFIRMATIVE AND NEGATIVE COVENANTS.

 

Until the Principal Amount and all other monetary obligations under the Notes are paid in full (other than any contingent indemnification obligations):

 

(A)       Stay, Extension and Usury Laws. To the extent that it may lawfully do so, the Company (i) agrees that it will not at any time insist upon, plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay, extension or usury law (wherever or whenever enacted or in force) that may affect the covenants or the performance of this Note; and (ii)  expressly waives all benefits or advantages of any such law and agrees that it will not, by resort to any such law, hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power granted to the Holder by this Note, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though no such law has been enacted.

 

(B)       Corporate Existence. Subject to Section 8(A), the Company will cause to preserve and keep in full force and effect:

 

(i)       its corporate existence in accordance with the organizational documents of the Company; and

 

(ii)       the material rights (charter and statutory), licenses and franchises of the Company and its Subsidiaries;

 

provided, however, that the Company need not preserve or keep in full force and effect any such license or franchise if the Board of Directors determines in good faith that (x) the preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole; and (y) the loss thereof is not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably expected to be materially adverse to the Holder.

 

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(C)       Ranking. All payments due under this Note shall rank pari passu with all Other Notes and all other unsecured unsubordinated Indebtedness and shall rank senior to all Subordinated Indebtedness.

 

(D)       Incurrence of Indebtedness; Amendments to Indebtedness. The Company shall not and shall not permit any Subsidiary to: (a) create, incur, assume, guarantee or be or remain liable with respect to any Indebtedness, other than Permitted Indebtedness; (b) prepay any Indebtedness for borrowed money except for (i) by the conversion of Indebtedness into equity securities and the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares in connection with such conversion, (ii) Indebtedness under the ProductionCo Credit Agreement or the Driftwood Credit Agreement, (iii) a refinancing of the entire amount of such Indebtedness which does not impose materially more burdensome terms upon the Company or its Subsidiaries than exist in such Indebtedness prior to such refinancing, but without any final maturity date, amortization payment, sinking fund, mandatory redemption or other repurchase obligation or put right at the option of the lender or holder of such Indebtedness that is prior to ninety-one (91) days following the Maturity Date; or (c) amend or modify any documents or notes evidencing any Permitted Indebtedness in any manner which shortens the maturity date to a date prior to ninety-one (91) days following the Maturity Date or any amortization payment, sinking fund, mandatory redemption, other repurchase obligation or put right at the option of the lender or holder of such Indebtedness or any interest payment date thereof to a date prior to (91) days following the Maturity Date or otherwise imposes materially more burdensome terms, taken as a whole, upon the Company or its Subsidiaries than exist in such Indebtedness prior to such amendment or modification without the prior written consent of Holder.

 

(E)       Liens. The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien of any kind on any asset now owned or hereafter acquired, except Permitted Liens.

 

(F)       Investments. The Company shall not directly or indirectly acquire or own, or make any Investment in or to any Person, or permit any of its Subsidiaries so to do, other than Permitted Investments.

 

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(G)       Distributions. The Company shall not, and shall not allow any Subsidiary to, (a) repurchase or redeem any class of Capital Stock, except for Permitted Restricted Payments, or (b) declare or pay any cash dividend or make a cash distribution on any class of Capital Stock, except for Permitted Restricted Payments or (c) waive, release or forgive any Indebtedness owed by any employees, officers or directors in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in the aggregate.

 

(H)       Transfers. Except for Permitted Transfers, Permitted Investments and Permitted Restricted Payments, the Company shall not, and shall not allow any Subsidiary to, voluntarily or involuntarily transfer, sell, lease, license, lend or in any other manner convey any equitable, beneficial or legal interest in any material portion of its assets.

 

(I)       Taxes. The Company and its Subsidiaries shall pay when due all material taxes, fees or other similar governmental charges (together with any related interest or penalties) now or hereafter imposed or assessed against the Company and its Subsidiaries or their respective assets or upon their ownership, possession, use, operation or disposition thereof or upon their rents, receipts or earnings arising therefrom. The Company and its Subsidiaries shall file on or before the due date therefor all material personal property tax returns. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company and its Subsidiaries may contest, in good faith and by appropriate proceedings, taxes, fees or other similar governmental charges for which they maintain adequate reserves therefor in accordance with GAAP.

 

(J)       Minimum Cash Balance. The Company shall cause, as of the last day of each calendar month, the aggregate amount of, in each case subject to the proviso below, unrestricted, unencumbered Cash in one or more deposit accounts held solely in the Company’s name located in the United States to equal an amount equal to the greater of (i) forty percent (40%) of the then outstanding Principal Amount of this Note, (ii) eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000) and (iii) the minimum aggregate amount of Cash required to be reserved by the Company or its Subsidiaries pursuant to any Indebtedness (other than the Notes) plus six million dollars ($6,000,000); provided, that up to twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) in the aggregate of Cash held in accounts of the Company or its Subsidiaries with respect to which a lien has been granted and a control agreement is in place for the benefit of lenders pursuant to the Driftwood Credit Agreement shall be included in the calculation of Cash that satisfies the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) of this Section 8(J), and the Company shall certify compliance with this Section 8(J) with respect to each month to the Holder in writing as of the first Business Day of the next succeeding calendar month.

 

(K)       Change in Nature of Business. The Company shall not, and the Company shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to not, directly or indirectly, engage in any material line of business substantially different from those lines of business conducted by or publicly contemplated to be conducted by the Company and each of its Subsidiaries on the Issue Date or any business substantially related or incidental thereto.

 

(L)       Maintenance of Properties, Etc. The Company shall maintain and preserve all of its properties which are necessary or useful (as determined by the Company in good faith) in the proper conduct of its business in good working order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and comply at all times with the provisions of all leases to which it is a party as lessee or under which it occupies property, so as to prevent any loss or forfeiture thereof or thereunder, except as could not reasonably be expected to cause a material adverse effect.

 

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(M)       Maintenance of Intellectual Property. The Company will take all action necessary or advisable to maintain all of the Intellectual Property Rights (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) of the Company that are necessary or material (as determined by the Company in good faith) to the conduct of its business in full force and effect.

 

(N)       Maintenance of Insurance. The Company shall maintain insurance with responsible and reputable insurance companies or associations (including, without limitation, comprehensive general liability, hazard, rent and business interruption insurance) with respect to its properties (including all real properties leased or owned by it) and business, in such amounts and covering such risks as is required by any governmental authority having jurisdiction with respect thereto or as is carried generally in accordance with sound business practice by companies in similar businesses similarly situated.

 

(O)       Transactions with Affiliates. Except for Permitted Restricted Payments, Permitted Investments and transactions with Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, the Company shall not enter into, renew, extend or be a party to, any transaction or series of related transactions (including, without limitation, the purchase, sale, lease, transfer or exchange of property or assets of any kind or the rendering of services of any kind) with any Affiliate, except transactions for fair consideration and on terms no less favorable, taken as a whole, to it than would be obtainable in a comparable arm’s length transaction with a Person that is not an Affiliate thereof.

 

(P)       Restricted Issuances. The Company shall not, directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, (i) issue any Notes (other than as contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Notes) or (ii) issue any other securities or incur any Indebtedness that would cause a breach or Default under the Notes or that by its terms would prohibit or restrict the performance of any of the Company’s obligations under the Notes, including without limitation, the payment of interest and principal thereon.

 

(Q)       [Reserved].

 

(R)       Material Non-Public Information. Upon delivery by the Company to the Holder (or receipt by the Company from the Holder) of any notice in accordance with the terms of this Note, unless the Company has in good faith determined that the matters relating to such notice do not constitute material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the Company shall on or prior to 9:00 am, New York city time on the Business Day immediately following such notice delivery date, publicly disclose such material, non-public information on a Form 8-K or otherwise. In the event that the Company believes that a notice contains material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the Company so shall indicate to the Holder explicitly in writing in such notice (or immediately upon receipt of notice from the Holder, as applicable), and in the absence of any such written indication in such notice (or notification from the Company immediately upon receipt of notice from the Holder), the Holder shall be entitled to presume that information contained in the notice does not constitute material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Nothing contained in this Section 8(R) shall limit any obligations of the Company, or any rights of the Holder, under the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

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(S)       No Fiduciary Duty. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Holder is not a fiduciary or agent of the Company and that the Holder shall have no obligation to (a) maintain the confidentiality of any information provided by the Company or (b) refrain from trading any securities while in possession of such information in the absence of a written non-disclosure agreement signed by the Holder that explicitly provides for such confidentiality and trading restrictions. In the absence of such an executed, written non-disclosure agreement, the Company acknowledges that the Holder may freely trade in any securities issued by the Company, may possess and use any information provided by the Company in connection with such trading activity, and may disclose any such information to any third party.

 

SECTION 9.     SUCCESSORS.

 

The Company will not consolidate with or merge with or into, or (directly, or indirectly through one or more of its Subsidiaries) sell, lease or otherwise transfer, in one transaction or a series of transactions, all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to another Person, other than the Holder or any of its Affiliates (a “Business Combination Event”), unless:

 

(A)       the resulting, surviving or transferee Person either (x) is the Company or (y) if not the Company, is an entity (the “Successor Entity”) duly organized and existing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization that expressly assumes (by executing and delivering to the Holder, at or before the effective time of such Business Combination Event, a supplement to this instrument) all of the Company’s obligations under this Note; and

 

(B)       immediately after giving effect to such Business Combination Event, no Default or Event of Default will have occurred and be continuing.

 

At the effective time of any Business Combination Event, the Successor Entity (if not the Company) will succeed to, and may exercise every right and power of, the Company under this Note with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as the Company in this Note, and, except in the case of a lease, the predecessor Company will be discharged from its obligations under this Note.

 

SECTION 10.   DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

 

(A)       Events of Default. “Event of Default” means the occurrence of any of the following:

 

(i)       a default in the payment or issuance when due of any Principal Amount of this Note, Fundamental Change Repurchase Price, Amortization Payment, Conversion Consideration, Additional Amortization Payment or payment of Default Interest;

 

(ii)       a default in the Company’s obligation to deliver a Fundamental Change Notice pursuant to Section 6(C), and such default continues for three (3) Business Days;

 

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(iii)       a materially false or inaccurate certification (including a false or inaccurate deemed certification) by the Company as to whether any Event of Default has occurred;

 

(iv)       a breach or default in any of the Company’s obligations or agreements under this Note or the Transaction Documents (in each case, other than a default set forth in clause (i) or (ix) of this Section 10(A)), or a breach of any representation or warranty in any material respect (other than representations or warranties subject to material adverse effect or materiality, which may not be breached in any respect) of the Transaction Documents; provided, however, that if such default or breach can be cured, then such default or breach will not be an Event of Default unless the Company has failed to cure such default within five (5) days after its occurrence;

 

(v)       any provision of any Transaction Document at any time for any reason (other than pursuant to the express terms thereof) ceases to be valid and binding on or enforceable against the parties thereto, or the validity or enforceability thereof is contested, directly or indirectly, by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or a proceeding is commenced by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any governmental authority having jurisdiction over any of them, seeking to establish the invalidity or unenforceability thereof;

 

(vi)       [Reserved];

 

(vii)       at any time, any shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to this Note are not Freely Tradable (other than pursuant to Clause (c) thereof);

 

(viii)     the Company fails to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the Requisite Stockholder Approval on or prior to June 30, 2020;

 

(ix)       the Company fails to comply with Section 8(J) of this Note or Section 4(w) of the Securities Purchase Agreement;

 

(x)        the suspension from trading or failure of the Common Stock to be trading or listed on an Eligible Exchange for a period of three (3) consecutive Trading Days;

 

(xi)       [Reserved];

 

(xii)       a default by the Company with respect to any other Indebtedness of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) or any of its Subsidiaries with respect to any Indebtedness of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) (in each case, or its foreign currency equivalent and other than any lease that would have been characterized as an operating lease under GAAP as in effect on December 31, 2018 (whether such lease was entered into before or after such date)), in each case, which results in such amount of Indebtedness becoming due prior to its scheduled maturity, unless such default has been waived or cured;

 

(xiii)      one or more final judgments, orders or awards (or any settlement of any litigation or other proceeding that, if breached, could result in a judgment, order or award) for the payment by the Company of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) or any of its Subsidiaries of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) (in each case, or its foreign currency equivalent) in the aggregate (excluding any amounts covered by insurance pursuant to which the insurer has been notified and has not denied coverage), is rendered against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and remains unsatisfied and (i) enforcement proceedings shall have been commenced by any creditor upon any such judgment, order, award or settlement or (ii) there shall be a period of ten (10) consecutive Trading Days after entry thereof during which (A) a stay of enforcement thereof is not in effect or (B) the same is not vacated, discharged, stayed or bonded pending appeal;

 

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(xiv)       (A) the Company fails to timely file its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or its annual reports on Form 10-K with the Commission in the manner and within the time periods required by the Exchange Act (giving effect to any applicable grace periods or extensions) or (B) the Company withdraws or restates any financial statements included in such quarterly report or annual report previously filed with the Commission;

 

(xv)       the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries, pursuant to or within the meaning of any Bankruptcy Law, either:

 

(1)       commences a voluntary case or proceeding;

 

(2)       consents to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case or proceeding;

 

(3)       consents to the appointment of a custodian of it or for any substantial part of its property;

 

(4)       makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors;

 

(5)       takes any comparable action under any foreign Bankruptcy Law; or

 

(6)       generally is not paying its debts as they become due; or

 

(xvi)       a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law that either:

 

(1)       is for relief against Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries in an involuntary case or proceeding;

 

(2)       appoints a custodian of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries, or for any substantial part of the property of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries;

 

(3)       orders the winding up or liquidation of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries; or

 

(4)       grants any similar relief under any foreign Bankruptcy Law, and, in each case under this Section 10(A)(xvi), such order or decree remains unstayed and in effect for at least thirty (30) days.

 

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(B)       Acceleration.

 

(i)       Automatic Acceleration in Certain Circumstances. If an Event of Default set forth in Section 10(A)(xv) or (xvi) occurs with respect to the Company (and not solely with respect to a Significant Subsidiary of the Company), then the then outstanding portion of the Principal Amount of, and all accrued and unpaid Default Interest on, this Note will immediately become due and payable without any further action or notice by any Person.

 

(ii)       Optional Acceleration. If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default set forth in Section 10(A)(xv) or (xvi) with respect to the Company and not solely with respect to a Subsidiary of the Company) occurs and is continuing, then Holders of a majority in aggregate of principal amount of the Notes, by notice to the Company (with a copy to the Trustee), may declare this Note to become due and payable immediately for Cash in an amount equal to the Event of Default Acceleration Amount plus all accrued and unpaid Default Interest on this Note.

 

(C)       Notice of Events of Default. Promptly, but in no event later than two (2) Business Days after an Event of Default, the Company will provide written notice of such Event of Default (an “Event of Default Notice”) to the Holder and to the Trustee, which Event of Default Notice shall include (i) a reasonable description of the applicable Event of Default, (ii) a certification as to whether, in the opinion of the Company, such Event of Default is capable of being cured and, if applicable, a reasonable description of any existing plans of the Company to cure such Event of Default and (iii) a certification as to the date the Event of Default occurred and, if cured on or prior to the date of such Event of Default Notice, the date of such cure.

 

(D)       Conversion Upon Event of Default.

 

(i)       If (x) an Event of Default occurs and, (y) on any Business Day during the period beginning on, and including, the date such Event of Default occurs and ending on the later of (A) the twentieth (20th) Trading Day after the Holder’s receipt of an Event of Default Notice and (B) the fifth (5th) Trading Date after the Holder has received notice that such Event of Default has been cured, the Holder delivers a notice (the “Event of Default Conversion Trigger Notice”) to the Company stating that it has elected the provisions of this Section 10(D) to apply to this Note (or any portion of this Note) during the related Event of Default Conversion Period; then the Holder may convert this Note, in whole or in part, during an Event of Default Conversion Period. For purposes of this Section 10(D), “Event of Default Conversion Period” means the period from, and including, the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date such Event of Default Conversion Trigger Notice is delivered and ending on the date such Event of Default is waived (if at all) by the Holder; provided, however, that if the Company pays the Holder cash in an amount equal to the Event of Default Acceleration Amount plus all accrued and unpaid Default Interest on this Note, then (for the avoidance of doubt, regardless of whether a notice has been delivered by the Holder pursuant to Section 10(B)(ii)) the Event of Default Conversion Period will instead end on the date of such payment (and, for the avoidance of doubt, if such payment is made before the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date such Event of Default Conversion Trigger Notice is delivered, then the Event of Default Conversion Period will not begin). Upon payment of such Event of Default Acceleration Amount in full, this Note will cease to be outstanding and notice thereof shall be provided to the Trustee.

 

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(ii)       Conversion Procedures.

 

(1)       To convert this Note, the Holder must complete, manually sign and deliver to the Company the conversion notice attached to this Note or a facsimile or portable document format (.pdf) version of such conversion notice (at which time such conversion will become irrevocable). For the avoidance of doubt, the conversion notice may be delivered by e-mail in accordance with Section 13. If the Company fails to deliver, by the related Conversion Settlement Date, any shares of Common Stock forming part of the Conversion Consideration of the conversion of this Note, the Holder, by notice to the Company, may rescind all or any portion of the corresponding conversion notice at any time until such Defaulted Shares are delivered.

 

(2)       The person in whose name any shares of Common Stock is issuable upon conversion of this Note will be deemed to become the holder of record of such shares as of the Close of Business on the Conversion Date for such conversion, conferring, as of such time, upon such person, without limitation, all voting and other rights appurtenant to such shares.

 

(3)       If the Holder converts a Note, the Company will pay any documentary, stamp or similar issue or transfer tax or duty due on the issue of any shares of Common Stock upon such conversion; provided, however, that if any tax or duty is due because such Holder requested such shares to be issued in a name other than that of such Holder, then such Holder will pay such tax or duty and, until having received a sum sufficient to pay such tax or duty, the Company may refuse to deliver any such shares to be issued in a name other than that of such Holder.

 

(4)       To the extent the amount of shares issuable pursuant to this Section 10(D) is reduced as a result of clause (A) of the definition of Event of Default Conversion Price, then concurrently with the issuance of such shares, the Company shall also pay to the Holder an amount, in cash, equal to the product of (i) the number of shares by which such amount was reduced as a result of such clause (A), multiplied by (ii) the Event of Default Conversion Price.

 

(iii)       Settlement Upon Conversion.

 

(1)       The consideration (the “Conversion Consideration”) due in respect of each $1,000 Principal Amount of this Note to be converted will consist of (1) a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the Event of Default Conversion Rate in effect on the Conversion Date for such conversion and (2) cash in an amount equal to the aggregate accrued and unpaid Default Interest on this Note to, but excluding, the Conversion Settlement Date for such conversion.

 

(2)       The total number of shares of Common Stock due in respect of any conversion of this Note will be determined on the basis of the total Principal Amount of this Note to be converted with the same Conversion Date; provided, however, that if such number of shares of Common Stock is not a whole number, then such number will be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

 

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(3)       The Company will pay or deliver, as applicable, the Conversion Consideration due upon the conversion of this Note to the Holder on or before the second (2nd) Business Day (or, if earlier, the standard settlement period for the primary Eligible Exchange on which the Common Stock is traded) immediately after the Conversion Date for such conversion (the “Conversion Settlement Date”).

 

(4)       If this Note is converted, then, from and after the date the Conversion Consideration therefor is issued or delivered in settlement of such conversion, this Note (or the applicable portion thereof) will cease to be outstanding and notice thereof shall be delivered to the Trustee.

 

(5)       If (x) the Company fails to deliver, by the related Conversion Settlement Date, any shares of Common Stock (the “Defaulted Shares”) forming part of the Conversion Consideration of the conversion of this Note and (y) the Holder (whether directly or indirectly, including by any broker acting on the Holder’s behalf or acting with respect to such Defaulted Shares) purchases any shares of Common Stock (whether in the open market or otherwise) to cover any such Defaulted Shares (whether to satisfy any settlement obligations with respect thereto of the Holder or otherwise), then, without limiting the Holder’s right to pursue any other remedy available to it (whether hereunder, under applicable law or otherwise), the Holder will have the right, exercisable by notice to the Company, to cause the Company to either: (I) pay, on or before the second (2nd) Business Day after the date such notice is delivered, cash to the Holder in an amount equal to the aggregate purchase price (including any brokerage commissions and other out-of-pocket costs) incurred to purchase such shares (such aggregate purchase price, the “Covering Price”); or (II) promptly deliver, to the Holder, such Defaulted Shares in accordance with this Note, together with cash in an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the Covering Price over the product of (X) the number of such Defaulted Shares; and (Y) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on the Conversion Date relating to such conversion.

 

(iv)       If there occurs any (A) recapitalization, reclassification or change of the Common Stock (other than (x) changes solely resulting from a subdivision or combination of the Common Stock, (y) a change only in par value or from par value to no par value or no par value to par value and (z) stock splits and stock combinations that do not involve the issuance of any other series or class of securities); (B) consolidation, merger, combination or binding or statutory share exchange involving the Company; (C) sale, lease or other transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any Person; or (D) other similar event, and, in each case, as a result of such occurrence, the Common Stock is converted into, or is exchanged for, or represents solely the right to receive, other securities or other property (including cash or any combination of the foregoing) (such an event, a “Common Stock Change Event,” and such other securities or other property, the “Reference Property,” and the amount and kind of Reference Property that a holder of one (1) share of Common Stock would be entitled to receive on account of such Common Stock Change Event (without giving effect to any arrangement not to issue fractional shares of securities or other property), a “Reference Property Unit”), then, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note:

 

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(1)       at the effective time of such Common Stock Change Event, (1) the Conversion Consideration due upon conversion of any Note will be determined in the same manner as if each reference to any number of shares of Common Stock in this Section 10(D) (or in any related definitions) were instead a reference to the same number of Reference Property Units; (y) for purposes of this Section 10(D), each reference to any number of shares of Common Stock in such Section (or in any related definitions) will instead be deemed to be a reference to the same number of Reference Property Units; and (z) for purposes of the definition of “Fundamental Change,” the term “Common Stock” and “common equity” will be deemed to mean the common equity, if any, forming part of such Reference Property.

 

(2)       For these purposes, (I) the Daily VWAP of any Reference Property Unit or portion thereof that consists of a class of common equity securities will be determined by reference to the definition of “Daily VWAP,” substituting, if applicable, the Bloomberg page for such class of securities in such definition; and (II) the Daily VWAP of any Reference Property Unit or portion thereof that does not consist of a class of common equity securities will be the fair value of such Reference Property Unit or portion thereof, as applicable, determined in good faith by the Company (or, in the case of cash denominated in U.S. dollars, the face amount thereof).

 

(3)       If the Reference Property consists of more than a single type of consideration to be determined based in part upon any form of stockholder election, then the composition of the Reference Property Unit will be deemed to be the weighted average of the types and amounts of consideration actually received, per share of Common Stock, by the holders of Common Stock. The Company will notify the Holder of such weighted average as soon as practicable after such determination is made.

 

(4)       At or before the effective date of such Common Stock Change Event, the Company and the resulting, surviving or transferee Person (if not the Company) of such Common Stock Change Event (the “Successor Person”) will execute and deliver such instruments or agreements that (x) provides for subsequent conversions of this Note in the manner set forth in this Section 10(D); and (y) contains such other provisions as the Company reasonably determines are appropriate to preserve the economic interests of the Holder and to give effect to the provisions of this Section 10(D). If the Reference Property includes shares of stock or other securities or assets of a Person other than the Successor Person, then such other Person will also execute such instruments or agreements and such instruments or agreements will contain such additional provisions the Company reasonably determines are appropriate to preserve the economic interests of the Holder.

 

(5)       As soon as practicable after learning the anticipated or actual effective date of any Common Stock Change Event, the Company will provide written notice to the Holder of such Common Stock Change Event, including a brief description of such Common Stock Change Event, its anticipated effective date and a brief description of the anticipated change in the conversion right of this Note.

 

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(6)       The Company will not become a party to any Common Stock Change Event unless its terms are consistent with this Section 10(D).

 

(v)       Subject to the following sentence, at all times when this Note is outstanding, the Company will reserve, out of its authorized but unissued and unreserved shares of Common Stock, a number of shares of Common Stock for issuance upon conversion of the Note equal to the greater of (A) eighty-five million (85,000,000) shares multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the dollar amount of then outstanding Principal Amount and the denominator of which shall be fifty-six million (56,000,000) and (B) two hundred percent (200%) of the then outstanding Principal Amount divided by the Daily VWAP. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (X) until the Company shall have received stockholder approval with respect to an increase in its number of authorized shares of at least one hundred million (100,000,000) shares (the “Share Authorization Increase”), the Company shall only be required to reserve, out of its authorized but unissued and unreserved shares of Common Stock, fifty-one million five hundred sixty-seven thousand and fifty (51,567,050) shares of Common Stock; provided, however, that the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the Share Authorization Increase at its next scheduled shareholder meeting, but it no event later than June 30, 2020, and if such approval is not then obtained, as promptly as practicable thereafter, with the Company holding stockholder votes to obtain such approval no less frequently than once per calendar quarter until such approval is obtained and (Y) the Company shall never be required to reserve, out of its authorized but unissued and unreserved shares of Common Stock, a number of shares of Common Stock for issuance upon conversion of the Note in excess of one hundred percent (100%) of the then outstanding Principal Amount divided by the Floor Price.

 

(vi)       Each share of Common Stock delivered pursuant to this Note will be a newly issued or treasury share and will be duly and validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable, free from preemptive rights and free of any other Lien or adverse claim (except to the extent of any Lien or adverse claim created by the action or inaction of the Holder or the Person to whom such share will be delivered). If the Common Stock is then listed on any securities exchange, or quoted on any inter-dealer quotation system, then the Company will cause each share of Common Stock issued pursuant to this Note, when delivered, to be admitted for listing on such exchange or quotation on such system if required under the rules of such exchange or quotation system. Any shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to this Note will be issued in the form of book-entries at the facilities of DTC, identified therein by an “unrestricted” CUSIP number.

 

SECTION 11.   RANKING.

 

The Indebtedness represented by this Note will constitute the senior unsecured obligations of the Company.

 

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SECTION 12.   REPLACEMENT NOTES.

 

If the Holder of this Note claims that this Note has been mutilated, lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, then the Company will issue, execute and deliver a replacement Note upon surrender to the Company of such mutilated Note, or upon delivery to the Company of evidence of such loss, destruction or wrongful taking reasonably satisfactory to the Company. In the case of a lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken Note, the Company may require the Holder to provide such security or an indemnity that is reasonably satisfactory to the Company to protect the Company from any loss that it may suffer if this Note is replaced.

 

SECTION 13.   NOTICES.

 

Any notice or communication to the Company will be deemed to have been duly given if in writing and delivered in person or by first class mail (registered or certified, return receipt requested), facsimile transmission, electronic transmission (including e-mail) or other similar means of unsecured electronic communication or overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery, or to the other’s address, which initially is as follows:

 

Tellurian Inc.

1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 3100

Houston, TX 77002

Attention: Graham A. McArthur, Treasurer

Email: legal.notices@tellurianinc.com; treasury@tellurianinc.com

 

The Company, by notice to the Holder, may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.

 

Any notice or communication to the Holder will be by email to its email address, which initially are as set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement. The Holder, by notice to the Company, may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.

 

If a notice or communication is mailed in the manner provided above within the time prescribed, it will be deemed to have been duly given, whether or not the addressee receives it.

 

SECTION 14.   INTERPRETATION.

 

For purposes of this Note, (a) the words “include,” “includes,” and “including” are deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (b) the word “or” is not exclusive; and (c) the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereto,” and “hereunder” refer to this Agreement as a whole. Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein: (x) to sections, schedules, and exhibits mean the sections of, and schedules and exhibits attached to, this Note; (y) to an agreement, instrument, or other document means such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof; and (z) to a statute means such statute as amended from time to time and includes any successor legislation thereto and any regulations promulgated thereunder. This Note shall be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted. The schedules and exhibits referred to herein shall be construed with, and as an integral part of, this Note to the same extent as if they were set forth verbatim herein.

 

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SECTION 15.   SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.

 

All agreements of in this Note will bind and insure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, except that (i) the Holder may not assign or otherwise transfer any of their rights or obligations hereunder to a Disqualified Institution, unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and (ii) the Holder may only assign or otherwise transfer the portions of the Principal Amount of this Note in principal increments of one million dollars ($1,000,000).

 

SECTION 16.   SEVERABILITY.

 

If any provision of this Note is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, then the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Note will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

 

SECTION 17.   HEADINGS, ETC.

 

The headings of the Sections of this Note have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part of this Note and will in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions of this Note.

 

SECTION 18.   AMENDMENTS

 

Other than as set forth in Section 7.01 of the Indenture, this Note may not be amended or modified unless in writing by the Company and the Holders of a majority of the outstanding Principal Amount, and no condition herein (express or implied) may be waived unless waived in writing by each party whom the condition is meant to benefit. No consideration (other than reimbursement of legal fees) shall be offered or paid to any Holder to amend or consent to a waiver or modification of any provision of any of this Note unless the same consideration also is offered to all Holders.  From the date hereof and while any Notes are outstanding, the Company shall not be permitted to receive any consideration from a Holder that is not otherwise contemplated by this Note in order to, directly or indirectly, induce the Company or any Subsidiary (i) to treat such Holder in a manner that is more favorable than to other similarly situated Holders, or (ii) to treat any Holder(s) in a manner that is less favorable than the Holder that is paying such consideration; provided, however, that the determination of whether a Holder has been treated more or less favorably than another Holder shall disregard any securities of the Company purchased or sold by any Holder.

 

SECTION 19.   GOVERNING LAW; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.

 

THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WILL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS NOTE. THE COMPANY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE.

 

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SECTION 20.   SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION.

 

The Company and each Holder (A) agree that any suit, action or proceeding against it arising out of or relating to this Note may be instituted in any U.S. federal court with applicable subject matter jurisdiction sitting in The City of New York; (B) waive, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, (i) any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such suit, action or proceeding; and (ii) any claim that it may now or hereafter have that any such suit, action or proceeding in such a court has been brought in an inconvenient forum; and (C) submit to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding.

 

SECTION 21.   INTEGRATION; EFFECTIVENESS.

 

This Note constitutes the entire contract between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, with respect thereto. Delivery of an executed signature page to this Note by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., “pdf” or “tif”) format shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Note.

 

SECTION 22.   ELECTRONIC EXECUTION.

 

The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of similar import in the Note shall be deemed to include electronic or digital signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same effect, validity, and enforceability as manually executed signatures or a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for under applicable law, including the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 (15 U.S.C. §§ 7001-7006), the Electronic Signatures and Records Act of 1999 (N.Y. State Tech. §§ 301-309), or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

 

SECTION 23.   ENFORCEMENT FEES.

 

The Company agrees to pay all costs and expenses of the Holder incurred as a result of enforcement of this Note and the collection of any amounts owed to the Holder hereunder (whether in cash, Common Stock or otherwise), including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses.

 

SECTION 24.   TERMINATION.

 

Upon repayment in full of the Principal Amount and all other monetary obligations under the Notes (other than any contingent indemnification obligations), whether in cash or in Common Stock pursuant to Section 10(D), this Note shall terminate. Upon its termination, the Holder shall deliver this Note to the Company for cancellation.

 

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CONVERSION NOTICE

 

TELLURIAN INC.

 

Senior Unsecured Note due 2021

 

Subject to the terms of this Note, by executing and delivering this Conversion Notice, the undersigned Holder of this Note directs the Company to convert the following Principal Amount of this Note: $                        ,000 in accordance with the following details.

 

Shares of Common Stock to be delivered:    
     
Accrued Default Interest amount:    
     
DTC Participant Number:    
     
DTC Participant Name:    
     
DTC Participant Phone Number:    
       
DTC Participant Contact Email:    
     
Date:      
    (Legal Name of Holder)
       
    By:  
      Name:
      Title:
           

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Exhibit 4.2

 

Tellurian Inc.

 

Senior Unsecured Note due 2021

 

Certificate No. A-1

 

Tellurian Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), for value received, promises to pay to High Trail Investments SA LLC (the “Initial Holder”), or its registered assigns, the principal sum of fifty-six million dollars ($56,000,000) (such principal sum, the “Principal Amount”), and to pay any outstanding Default Interest thereon, on June 1, 2021, all as provided in and subject to the terms and other provisions of this Note, including the earlier amortization, redemption, repurchase or conversion of this Note.

 

This Note has been issued pursuant to that certain Indenture, dated as of April 29, 2020 (the “Indenture”), between the Company and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee. The terms of this Note include those stated in the Indenture.

 

Additional provisions of this Note are set forth on the other side of this Note.

 

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUPPLIED SOLELY FOR U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THIS NOTE WAS ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT (“OID”) WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 1273 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “CODE”), AND THIS LEGEND IS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1275(c) OF THE CODE. HOLDERS MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF OID, THE ISSUE PRICE, THE ISSUE DATE AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY RELATING TO THE NOTE BY CONTACTING THE COMPANY AT 1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 3100, Houston, TX 77002.

 

[The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Page Follows]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Tellurian Inc. has caused this instrument to be duly executed as of the date set forth below.

 

  Tellurian Inc.

 

Date: April 29, 2020 By:    
    Name:    
    Title:  

 

[Signature Page to Senior Unsecured Note due 2021, Certificate No. A-1]

  

 

 

 

Tellurian Inc.

 

Senior Unsecured Note due 2021

 

This Note (this “Note” and, collectively with any Note issued in exchange therefor or in substitution thereof, the “Notes”) is issued by Tellurian Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and designated as its “Senior Unsecured Note due 2021.”

 

This Note is subject to the terms of the Indenture.

 

Section 1. Definitions.

 

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture to the extent defined therein.

 

Affiliate” means with respect to any Person, means as to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, is in control of, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” of a Person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct, or cause the direction of, the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise.

 

Amortization Date” means, with respect to the Note, (A) the first (1st) calendar day of each month beginning on June 1, 2020; and (B) if not otherwise included in clause (A), the Maturity Date.

 

Amortization Payment” means, (A) with respect to the Amortization Date on June 1, 2020, three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000), (B) with respect to Amortization Dates after June 1, 2020 up to and including October 1, 2020, five million dollars ($5,000,000) each, (C) with respect to the Amortization Date on November 1, 2020, four million five hundred thousand dollars ($4,500,000) and (D) with respect to Amortization Dates after November 1, 2020 up to and including the Maturity Date, four million dollars ($4,000,000) each; provided, that the Holder and the Company may agree to decrease or increase the size of any Amortization Payment by mutual written consent.

 

Attribution Parties” means, collectively, the following Persons and entities: (i) any investment vehicle, including, any funds, feeder funds or managed accounts, currently, or from time to time after the Issue Date, directly or indirectly managed or advised by the Holder’s investment manager or any of its Affiliates or principals, (ii) any direct or indirect Affiliates of the Holder or any of the foregoing, (iii) any Person acting or who could be deemed to be acting as a “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) together with the Holder or any of the foregoing and (iv) any other Persons whose beneficial ownership of the Common Stock would or could be aggregated with the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. For clarity, the purpose of the foregoing is to subject collectively the Holder and all other Attribution Parties to the Maximum Percentage.

 

Applicable Law” means with respect to any Person, property, or matter, any of the following applicable thereto: any constitution, writ, injunction, statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule, judgment, rule of common law, order, decree, court decision, authorization, approval, concession, grant, franchise, license, agreement, directive, guideline, policy, requirement, or other governmental restriction, or any similar form of decision of, or determination by, or any interpretation or administration of, any of the foregoing, by any governmental authority, whether in effect as of the date hereof or thereafter and in each case as amended.

 

 

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ATM Issuance” means an Equity Issuance (i) pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Distribution Agency Agreement, dated as of January 21, 2020, by and between the Company and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, (ii) pursuant to that certain Distribution Agency Agreement, dated as of March 2, 2020, among the Company, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and T.R. Winston & Company, LLC or (iii) that is otherwise an “at the market offering” within the meaning of Rule 415(a)(4) of the Securities Act.

 

Authorized Denomination” means, with respect to the Notes, a Principal Amount thereof equal to $1,000 or any integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof.

 

Bankruptcy Law” means Title 11, United States Code, or any similar U.S. federal or state or non-U.S. law for the relief of debtors.

 

Board of Directors” means the board of directors of the Company or a committee of such board duly authorized to act on behalf of such board.

 

Business Combination Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.

 

Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or any day on which the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or the Place of Payment is authorized or required by law or executive order to close or be closed; provided, however, for clarification, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or in the Place of Payment shall not be deemed to be authorized or required by law or executive order to close or be closed due to “stay at home”, “shelter-in-place”, “non-essential employee” or any other similar orders or restrictions or the closure of any physical branch locations at the direction of any governmental authority so long as the electronic funds transfer systems (including for wire transfers) of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or in the Place of Payment are open for use by customers on such day.

 

Capital Lease” means, with respect to any Person, any leasing or similar arrangement conveying the right to use any property, whether real or personal property, or a combination thereof, by that Person as lessee that, in conformity with GAAP, is required to be accounted for as a capital lease on the balance sheet of such Person.

 

Capital Lease Obligation” means, at the time any determination is to be made, the amount of the liability in respect of a Capital Lease that would at that time be required to be capitalized on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, and the stated maturity thereof shall be the date of the last payment of rent or any other amount due under such lease prior to the first date upon which such lease may be prepaid by the lessee without payment of a penalty.

 

 

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Capital Stock” of any Person means any and all shares of, warrants or options or similar securities that provide a right to purchase or acquire, the equity of such Person, but excluding any debt securities convertible into such equity.

 

Cash” means all cash and liquid funds.

 

Cash Equivalents” means, as of any date of determination, any of the following: (A) marketable securities (i) issued or directly and unconditionally guaranteed as to interest and principal by the United States Government, or (ii) issued by any agency of the United States the obligations of which are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, in each case maturing within one (1) year after such date; (B) marketable direct obligations issued by any state of the United States of America or any political subdivision of any such state or any public instrumentality thereof, in each case maturing within one (1) year after such date and having, at the time of the acquisition thereof, a rating of at least A-1 from Standard & Poor’s Corporation or at least P-1 from Moody’s Investors Service; (C) commercial paper maturing no more than one (1) year from the date of creation thereof and having, at the time of the acquisition thereof, a rating of at least A-1 from Standard & Poor’s Corporation or at least P-1 from Moody’s Investors Service; (D) certificates of deposit or bankers’ acceptances maturing within one (1) year after such date and issued or accepted by any commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof or the District of Columbia that (i) is at least “adequately capitalized” (as defined in the regulations of its primary federal banking regulator), and (ii) has Tier 1 capital (as defined in such regulations) of not less than $100,000,000; and (E) shares of any money market mutual fund that (i) has substantially all of its assets invested continuously in the types of investments referred to in clauses (A) and (B) above, (ii) has net assets of not less than $500,000,000, and (iii) has the highest rating obtainable from either Standard & Poor’s Corporation or Moody’s Investors Service.

 

Commission” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Common Stock” means the common stock, $0.01 par value per share, of the Company.

 

Common Stock Change Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iv).

 

Company” has the meaning assigned to such term in the preamble.

 

Contingent Obligation” means, as applied to any Person, any direct or indirect liability, contingent or otherwise, of that Person with respect to (A) any Indebtedness or other obligations of another Person, including any such obligation directly or indirectly guaranteed, endorsed, co-made or discounted or sold with recourse by that Person, or in respect of which that Person is otherwise directly or indirectly liable; (B) any obligations with respect to undrawn letters of credit; and (C) all obligations arising under any interest rate, currency or commodity swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement, interest rate collar agreement, or other agreement or arrangement designated to protect a Person against fluctuation in interest rates, currency exchange rates or commodity prices; provided, however, that the term “Contingent Obligation” shall not include endorsements for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business. The amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determined amount of the primary obligation in respect of which such Contingent 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; provided, however, that such amount shall not in any event exceed the maximum amount of the obligations under the guarantee or other support arrangement

 

 

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Conversion Consideration” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iii)(1).

 

Conversion Date” means, with respect to a Note, the first Business Day on which the requirements set forth in Section 10(D)(ii)(1) to convert such Note are satisfied.

 

Conversion Settlement Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iii)(3).

 

Copyright License” means any written agreement granting any right to use any Copyright or Copyright registration, now owned or hereafter acquired by the Company or in which the Company now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

 

“Copyrights” means all copyrights, whether registered or unregistered, held pursuant to the laws of the United States, any State thereof, or of any other country.

 

Covering Price” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iii)(5).

 

Daily VWAP” means, for any VWAP Trading Day, the per share volume-weighted average price of the Common Stock as displayed under the heading “Bloomberg VWAP” on Bloomberg page “TELL <EQUITY> VAP” (or, if such page is not available, its equivalent successor page) in respect of the period from the scheduled open of trading until the scheduled close of trading of the primary trading session on such VWAP Trading Day (or, if such volume-weighted average price is unavailable, the market value of one share of Common Stock on such VWAP Trading Day, determined, using a volume-weighted average price method, by a nationally recognized independent investment banking firm selected by the Company). The Daily VWAP will be determined without regard to after-hours trading or any other trading outside of the regular trading session.

 

Default” means any event that is (or, after notice, passage of time or both, would be) an Event of Default.

 

Default Interest” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(C).

 

Defaulted Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iii)(5).

 

Disqualified Institutions” means the entities listed on Exhibit E of the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

Disqualified Stock” means, with respect to any Person, any Capital Stock that by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable at the option of the holder) or upon the happening of any event:

 

 

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(A)        matures or is mandatorily redeemable pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise;

 

(B)        is convertible or exchangeable for Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock (excluding Capital Stock convertible or exchangeable solely at the option of the issuer or a Subsidiary; provided that any such conversion or exchange will be deemed an incurrence of Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock, as applicable); or

 

(C)        is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part,

 

in the case of each of clauses (A), (B) and (C), at any point prior to the one hundred eighty-first (181st) day after the Maturity Date.

 

Driftwood LP” means Driftwood Holdings LP (f/k/a Driftwood Holdings LLC), a Delaware limited partnership.

 

Driftwood Credit Agreement” means that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2019, by and among Driftwood LP, the Company, the other guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified prior to the date hereof.

 

DTC” means The Depository Trust Company.

 

Eligible Exchange” means any of The New York Stock Exchange, The Nasdaq Capital Market, The Nasdaq Global Market or The Nasdaq Global Select Market (or any of their respective successors).

 

Equipment” means all “equipment” as defined in the UCC with such additions to such term as may hereafter be made, and includes without limitation all machinery, fixtures, goods, vehicles (including motor vehicles and trailers), and any interest in any of the foregoing.

 

 

Equity Issuance shall mean any issuance or sale by the Company of shares of Capital Stock of the Company, or securities convertible into shares of Capital Stock of the Company, for cash consideration; provided that in no event shall an Equity Issuance include (i) Capital Stock issued in connection with equity compensation under the Company’s equity incentive plans, (ii) any Capital Stock issuance upon the exercise of or pursuant to the terms of warrants issued on or prior to the Issue Date, as such warrants have been amended, restated or otherwise modified on or prior to the date hereof or otherwise amended, restated or otherwise modified in a manner not adverse to the Holders; or (iii) any Capital Stock issuance to the Holders pursuant to the Transaction Documents .

 

ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(A).

 

 

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Event of Default Acceleration Amount” means, with respect to the delivery of a notice pursuant to Section 10(B)(ii) declaring this Note to be due and payable immediately on account of an Event of Default, a cash amount equal to one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the then outstanding Principal Amount of this Note.

 

Event of Default Conversion Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(i).

 

Event of Default Conversion Price” means, with respect to the conversion of this Note (or any portion of this Note), the greater of (A) the Floor Price and (B) seventy five percent (75%) of the lowest Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock during the ten (10) consecutive VWAP Trading Days ending on, and including, such Conversion Date (or, if such Conversion Date is not a VWAP Trading Day, the immediately preceding VWAP Trading Day).

 

Event of Default Conversion Rate” means, with respect to the conversion of this Note (or any portion of this Note), an amount (rounded to the nearest 1/10,000th of a share of Common Stock (with 5/100,000ths rounded upward)) equal to (A) one thousand dollars ($1,000) divided by (B) the Event of Default Conversion Price applicable to such conversion.

 

Event of Default Conversion Trigger Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(i).

 

Event of Default Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(C).

 

Excess Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(A).

 

Exchange Act” means the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Floor Price” means thirty cents ($0.30); provided, however, that such amount shall be proportionately increased if the Company combines (by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares and shall be proportionately decreased (but not below the par value of such shares) in the event the Company subdivides (by any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares.

 

Freely Tradable” means, with respect to any shares of Common Stock issued or issuable pursuant to this Note, that (A) such shares would be eligible to be offered, sold or otherwise transferred by the Holder pursuant to Rule 144, without any requirements as to volume, manner of sale, availability of current public information (whether or not then satisfied) or notice under the Securities Act and without any requirement for registration under any state securities or “blue sky” laws; or (B) such shares are (or, when issued, will be) (i) represented by book-entries at DTC and identified therein by an “unrestricted” CUSIP number; (ii) not represented by any certificate that bears a legend referring to transfer restrictions under the Securities Act or other securities laws; and (iii) listed and admitted for trading, without suspension or material limitation on trading, on an Eligible Exchange; and (C) no delisting or suspension by such Eligible Exchange has been threatened (with a reasonable prospect of delisting occurring after giving effect to all applicable notice, appeal, compliance and hearing periods) or reasonably likely to occur or pending as evidenced by a writing by such Eligible Exchange.

 

 

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Fundamental Change” means any of the following events:

 

(A)       a “person” or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), other than the Company, its Wholly Owned Subsidiaries or a Permitted Holder, or the employee benefit plans of the Company or its Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, files any report with the Commission indicating that such person or group has become the direct or indirect “beneficial owner” (as defined below) of shares of the Company’s common equity representing more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of all of the Company’s then-outstanding common equity;

 

(B)       the consummation of (i) any sale, lease or other transfer, in one transaction or a series of transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any Person (other than solely to one or more of the Company’s Wholly Owned Subsidiaries); or (ii) any transaction or series of related transactions in connection with which (whether by means of merger, consolidation, share exchange, combination, reclassification, recapitalization, acquisition, liquidation or otherwise) all of the Common Stock is exchanged for, converted into, acquired for, or constitutes solely the right to receive, other securities, cash or other property (other than a subdivision or combination, or solely a change in par value, of the Common Stock); provided, however, that any merger, consolidation, share exchange or combination of the Company pursuant to which the Persons that directly or indirectly “beneficially owned” (as defined below) all classes of the Company’s voting common equity immediately before such transaction directly or indirectly “beneficially own,” immediately after such transaction, more than fifty percent (50%) of all classes of voting common equity of the surviving, continuing or acquiring company or other transferee, as applicable, or the parent thereof, in substantially the same proportions vis-à-vis each other as immediately before such transaction will be deemed not to be a Fundamental Change pursuant to this clause (B);

 

(C)       the Company’s stockholders approve any plan or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or

 

(D)       the Common Stock ceases to be listed on any Eligible Exchange.

 

For the purposes of this definition, (x) any transaction or event described in both clause (A) and in clause (B)(i) or (ii) above (without regard to the proviso in clause (B)) will be deemed to occur solely pursuant to clause (B) above (subject to such proviso); and (y) whether a Person is a “beneficial owner” and whether shares are “beneficially owned” will be determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act.

 

Fundamental Change Base Repurchase Price” means, with respect to this Note (or any portion of this Note) to be repurchased upon a Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change, a cash amount equal to one hundred and five percent (105%) of the then outstanding Principal Amount of this Note (or portion thereof).

 

Fundamental Change Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(C).

 

 

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Fundamental Change Repurchase Date” means the date as of which this Note must be repurchased for cash in connection with a Fundamental Change, as provided in Section 6(B).

 

Fundamental Change Repurchase Price” means the cash price payable by the Company to repurchase this Note (or any portion of this Note) upon its Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change, calculated pursuant to Section 6(D).

 

GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, as in effect from time to time; provided the definitions set forth in this Note and any financial calculations required by thereby shall be computed to exclude any change to lease accounting rules from those in effect pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 840 (Leases) and other related lease accounting guidance as in effect on the date hereof.

 

Holder” means the person in whose name this Note is registered on the books of the Company, which initially is the Initial Holder.

 

Indebtedness” means indebtedness of any kind, including, without duplication (A) all indebtedness for borrowed money or the deferred purchase price of property or services (excluding trade credit entered into in the ordinary course of business due within one hundred eighty (180) days), including reimbursement and other obligations with respect to surety bonds and letters of credit, (B) all obligations evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or similar instruments, (C) all Capital Lease Obligations, (D) all Contingent Obligations, and (E) Disqualified Stock.

 

Indenture” means that certain Indenture, dated as of April [_], 2020, between the Company and the Trustee.

 

Initial Holder” has the meaning set forth in the cover page of this Note.

 

Intellectual Property” means all of the Company’s Copyrights; Trademarks; Patents; Licenses; trade secrets and inventions; mask works; the Company’s applications therefor and reissues, extensions, or renewals thereof; and the Company’s goodwill associated with any of the foregoing, together with the Company’s rights to sue for past, present and future infringement of Intellectual Property and the goodwill associated therewith.

 

“Investment” means any beneficial ownership (including stock, partnership or limited liability company interests) of or in any Person, or any loan, advance or capital contribution to any Person or the acquisition of all, or substantially all, of the assets of another Person.

 

Issue Date” means April [ • ], 2020.

 

License” means any Copyright License, Patent License, Trademark License or other written license of rights or interests.

 

“Lien” means any mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, hypothecation, assignment for security, security interest, encumbrance, levy, lien or charge of any kind, whether voluntarily incurred or arising by operation of law or otherwise, against any property, any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, and any lease in the nature of a security interest; provided, that licenses, strain escrows and similar provisions in collaboration agreements, research and development agreements that do not create or purport to create a security interest, encumbrance, levy, lien or charge of any kind shall not be deemed to be Liens for purposes of this Note.

 

 

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Market Disruption Event” means, with respect to any date, the occurrence or existence, during the one-half hour period ending at the scheduled close of trading on such date on the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange or other market on which the Common Stock is listed for trading or trades, of any material suspension or limitation imposed on trading (by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the relevant exchange or otherwise) in the Common Stock or in any options contracts or futures contracts traded on such exchange or market relating to the Common Stock.

 

Maturity Date” means June 1, 2021.

 

Maximum Percentage” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(A).

 

Note” has the meaning assigned to such term in the preamble.

 

Other Holder” means any person in whose name any Other Note is registered on the books of the Company.

 

Other Notes” means any Notes that are of the same class of this Note and that are represented by one or more certificates other than the certificate representing this Note.

 

“Patents” means all letters patent of, or rights corresponding thereto, in the United States or in any other country, all registrations and recordings thereof, and all applications for letters patent of, or rights corresponding thereto, in the United States or any other country.

 

“Patent License” means any written agreement granting any right with respect to any invention on which a Patent is in existence or a Patent application is pending, in which agreement the Company now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

 

Permitted Holder” means: (a) Charif Souki; (b) Martin Houston; (c) Meg Gentle; and (d) Total S.A. or its affiliates.

 

 

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Permitted Indebtedness” means (A) Indebtedness evidenced by this Note; (B) Indebtedness disclosed pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, as in effect as of the Issue Date (including all other Indebtedness accrued in the balance sheet included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019); (C) Indebtedness of up to one million dollars ($1,000,000) outstanding at any time secured by a Lien described in clause (G) of the defined term “Permitted Liens,” provided such Indebtedness does not exceed the cost of the Equipment and related expenses financed with such Indebtedness; (D) Indebtedness to trade creditors incurred in the ordinary course of business, including Indebtedness incurred in the ordinary course of business with corporate credit cards; (E) Indebtedness that also constitutes a Permitted Investment; (F) Subordinated Indebtedness of the Company; (G) reimbursement obligations in connection with letters of credit or similar instruments that are secured by Cash or Cash Equivalents and issued on behalf of the Company or a Subsidiary thereof in an aggregate amount not to exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) at any time outstanding; (H) Indebtedness incurred as a result of permitted payments in kind under the Driftwood Credit Agreement; (I) Indebtedness incurred by Tellurian International Holdings Ltd. (U.K.) and its Subsidiaries, including in respect of obligations for letters of credit and working capital, in each case, to support the acquisition of liquefied natural gas, (J) Indebtedness amongst the Company and its Wholly Owned Subsidiaries; (K) any Indebtedness incurred by Company or any of its Subsidiaries to, or guaranteed, in part or in whole, by, any governmental authority, extended or under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, the Small Business Act, 15 USC Secs 632 et seq, and any loan or grant programs made available to the Company of any of its Subsidiaries under any financial support or funding program sponsored, funded, or guaranteed, in whole or in part, by any Federal Reserve Bank or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Bank, or any federal, state or local governmental authority or body; (L) convertible debt or other equity-linked securities of the Company or Tellurian Investments, Inc., in each case, convertible into or linked to Capital Stock of the Company, in an aggregate amount at any time not to exceed $200,000,000, in each case so long as such Indebtedness does not have a final maturity date, amortization payment, sinking fund, mandatory redemption or other repurchase obligation for cash or put right for cash at the option of the lender or holder of such Indebtedness earlier than one hundred eighty-one (181) days following the Maturity Date other than as a result of a transaction constituting a Fundamental Change, to the extent that terms of such debt or securities provide that they will not be required to be redeemed, repurchased or otherwise paid unless such redemption, repurchase or payment is permitted hereunder (including as a result of a consent or waiver hereunder) or until the Notes have been paid in full; (M) without duplication of the foregoing, (x) with respect to ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries, any Indebtedness of ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries permitted under Section 8.1 of the ProductionCo Credit Agreement and (other than clause (e) thereof, except to the extent the Indebtedness pursuant to such clause constitutes Subordinated Indebtedness; and subject to the limitations set forth in Section 6.02(i) of the Driftwood Credit Agreement) (y) without duplication of the preceding clause (x), with respect to the Company or any Subsidiary thereof, any Indebtedness permitted under or not prohibited by Section 6.02 of the Driftwood Credit Agreement (other than clause (g) thereof, except to the extent the Indebtedness pursuant to such clause constitutes Subordinated Indebtedness), (N) Contingent Obligations that are guarantees of Indebtedness described in clauses (A) through (E) and (G) through (M); and (O) extensions, refinancings and renewals of any items of Permitted Indebtedness (other than any Indebtedness repaid with the proceeds of this Note), provided that the principal amount is not increased or the terms modified to impose materially more burdensome terms upon the Company or its Subsidiary, as the case may be, and provided further, that if the lender of any such proposed extension, refinancing or renewal of Permitted Indebtedness incurred hereunder is different from the lender of the Permitted Indebtedness to be so extended, refinanced or renewed then, in addition to the foregoing proviso, such Permitted Indebtedness shall also not have a final maturity date, amortization payment, sinking fund, mandatory redemption or other repurchase obligation or put right at the option of the lender or holder of such Indebtedness earlier than one hundred eighty-one (181) days following the Maturity Date.

 

 

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“Permitted Intellectual Property Licenses” means Intellectual Property (A) licenses in existence at the Issue Date and (B) non-perpetual licenses granted in the ordinary course of business on arm’s length terms consisting of the licensing of technology, the development of technology or the providing of technical support which may include licenses with unlimited renewal options solely to the extent such options require mutual consent for renewal or are subject to financial or other conditions as to the ability of licensee to perform under the license; provided such license was not entered into during continuance of a Default or an Event of Default.

 

“Permitted Investment” means: (A) Investments disclosed in public filings; (B) (i) marketable direct obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America or any agency or any State thereof maturing within one year from the date of acquisition thereof, (ii) commercial paper maturing no more than one year from the date of creation thereof and currently having a rating of at least A-2 or P-2 from either Standard & Poor’s Corporation or Moody’s Investors Service, (iii) certificates of deposit issued by any bank with assets of at least $500,000,000 maturing no more than one year from the date of investment therein, and (iv) money market accounts; (C) Investments accepted in connection with Permitted Transfers; (D) Investments (including debt obligations) received in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of customers or suppliers and in settlement of delinquent obligations of, and other disputes with, customers or suppliers arising in the ordinary course of the Company’s business; (E) Investments consisting of notes receivable of, or prepaid royalties and other credit extensions, to customers and suppliers in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice, provided that this subparagraph (E) shall not apply to Investments of the Company in any Subsidiary; (F) Investments consisting of loans not involving the net transfer on a substantially contemporaneous basis of cash proceeds to employees, officers or directors relating to the purchase of Capital Stock of the Company pursuant to employee stock purchase plans or other similar agreements approved by the Company’s Board of Directors; (G) Investments consisting of travel advances in the ordinary course of business; (H) Investments in Wholly Owned Subsidiaries; (I) Permitted Intellectual Property Licenses; (J) additional Investments that do not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in the aggregate in any twelve (12) month period; (K) Investments in shares of UK Oil & Gas PLC owned as of the date hereof by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; and (L) without duplication of the foregoing, (x) with respect to ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries, any Investments of ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries permitted under Section 8.6 of the ProductionCo Credit Agreement (subject to the limitation set forth in clause (g) of the definition of “Permitted Investment” in the Driftwood Credit Agreement) and (y) without duplication of the preceding clause (x), with respect to the Company or any Subsidiary thereof, any Investments permitted Section 6.04 of the Driftwood Credit Agreement.

 

“Permitted Liens” means any and all of the following: (A) Liens in favor of Holder; (B) Liens disclosed in public filings; (C) Liens for taxes, fees, assessments or other governmental charges or levies, either not delinquent or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings; provided, that the Company maintains adequate reserves therefor in accordance with GAAP; (D) Liens securing claims or demands of materialmen, artisans, mechanics, carriers, warehousemen, landlords and other like Persons arising in the ordinary course of business; provided, that the payment thereof is not yet required; (E) Liens arising from judgments, decrees or attachments in circumstances which do not constitute a Default or an Event of Default hereunder; (F) the following deposits, to the extent made in the ordinary course of business: deposits under workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, social security and other similar laws, or to secure the performance of bids, tenders or contracts (other than for the repayment of borrowed money) or to secure indemnity, performance or other similar bonds for the performance of bids, tenders or contracts (other than for the repayment of borrowed money) or to secure statutory obligations (other than Liens arising under ERISA or environmental Liens) or surety or appeal bonds, or to secure indemnity, performance or other similar bonds; (G) Liens on Equipment or software or other intellectual property constituting purchase money Liens and Liens in connection with Capital Leases securing Indebtedness permitted in clause (C) of “Permitted Indebtedness”; (H) leasehold interests in leases or subleases and licenses granted in the ordinary course of the Company’s business and not interfering in any material respect with the business of the licensor and Permitted Intellectual Property Licenses; (I) Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law to secure payment of custom duties that are promptly paid on or before the date they become due; (J) Liens on insurance proceeds securing the payment of financed insurance premiums that are promptly paid on or before the date they become due (provided that such Liens extend only to such insurance proceeds and not to any other property or assets); (K) statutory and common law rights of set-off and other similar rights as to deposits of cash and securities in favor of banks, other depository institutions and brokerage firms; (L) easements, zoning restrictions, rights-of-way and similar encumbrances on real property imposed by law or arising in the ordinary course of business so long as they do not materially impair the value or marketability of the related property; (M) Liens on Cash or Cash Equivalents securing obligations permitted under clause (D) and (G) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness; (N) Liens securing obligations permitted under clause (J) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness; (O) without duplication of the foregoing, (x) with respect to ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries, any Liens of ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries permitted under Section 8.3 of the ProductionCo Credit Agreement (subject to the limitation set forth in Clause (m) of the definition of “Permitted Liens” in the Driftwood Credit Agreement) and (y) without duplication of the preceding clause (x), with respect to the Company or any Subsidiary, any Liens permitted or not prohibited by Section 6.03 of the Driftwood Credit Agreement; and (P) Liens incurred in connection with the extension, renewal or refinancing of the Indebtedness secured by Liens of the type described in clauses (A) through (O) above (other than any Indebtedness repaid with the proceeds of this Note); provided, that any extension, renewal or replacement Lien shall be limited to the property encumbered by the existing Lien and the principal amount of the Indebtedness being extended, renewed or refinanced (as may have been reduced by any payment thereon) does not increase.

 

 

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Permitted Restricted Payments” means, with respect to any Person, any of the following: (A) repurchases, redemptions, dividends or distributions made in the form of the Capital Stock of such Person; (B) payment in lieu of fractional shares of the Capital Stock of such Person in connection with any dividend, split, or combination thereof; (C) payments made or expected to be made in respect of withholding or similar taxes payable upon exercise of the Capital Stock of such Person by any future, present or former employee, director, officer, manager or consultant (or their respective controlled Affiliates or permitted transferees), and any repurchases of such Capital Stock deemed to occur upon exercise of stock options or warrants if such Capital Stock represents a portion of the exercise price of such options or warrants or required withholding or similar taxes; (D) repurchases, redemptions, dividends or distributions in accordance with incentive compensation plans approved by such Person’s Board of Directors (or equivalent governing body); (E) repurchases, redemptions, dividends or distributions in respect of (i) an exercise of the warrant shares under or pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated as of March 23, 2020, issued by the Company to Nineteen77 Capital Solutions A LP, as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time on or prior to the date hereof or otherwise amended, restated or otherwise modified in a manner not adverse to the Holders, (ii) an exercise of the warrant shares under or pursuant to the terms of the Warrant to Purchase Common Stock, dated as of April [_], 2020, issued by the Company to Nineteen77 Capital Solutions A LP, as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time in a manner not adverse to the Holders or (iii) the Warrants (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement), (E) dividends or distributions by a Subsidiary of the Company to the Company or a parent company of such Subsidiary that is a direct or indirect Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company); (F) repurchases or redemptions any class of Capital Stock pursuant to employee, director or consultant repurchase plans or other similar agreements approved by the Board of Directors; and (G) to the extent constituting a repurchase, redemption or distribution, conversion of the series C preferred shares of the Company held by Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals, Inc. into shares of Common Stock.

 

“Permitted Transfers” means (A) dispositions of inventory sold, and Permitted Intellectual Property Licenses entered into, in each case, in the ordinary course of business, (B) dispositions of worn-out, obsolete or surplus property at fair market value in the ordinary course of business; (C) dispositions of accounts or payment intangibles (each as defined in the UCC) resulting from the compromise or settlement thereof in the ordinary course of business for less than the full amount thereof; (D) transfers consisting of Permitted Investments in Wholly Owned Subsidiaries under clause (H) of Permitted Investments; (E) other transfers of assets to any Person other than to a joint venture and which have a fair market value of not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in the aggregate in any fiscal year; (F) dispositions of shares of UK Oil & Gas PLC owned as of the date hereof by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (G) dispositions or other transfers among the Company and its Wholly Owned Subsidiaries; and (H) without duplication of the foregoing, (x) with respect to ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries, (i) any Dispositions (as defined in the ProductionCo Credit Agreement) by ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries permitted under Section 8.9 of the ProductionCo Credit Agreement or (ii) such other Dispositions by ProductionCo and its Subsidiaries, for fair market value consideration and conducted on arm’s length basis, as may be consented to or permitted in accordance with the ProductionCo Credit Agreement after the date hereof, and (y) without duplication of the preceding clause (x), with respect to the Company or any Subsidiary thereof, any dispositions permitted in or not prohibited by Section 6.07 of the Driftwood Credit Agreement.

 

Person” or “person” means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, company, trust, unincorporated organization, association, corporation, institution, public benefit corporation, firm, joint stock company, estate, entity or government agency.

 

Principal Amount” has the meaning set forth in the cover page of this Note; provided, however, that the Principal Amount of this Note will be subject to reduction (A) pursuant to Section 6, (B) by an amount equal to the sum of all Amortization Payments and Additional Amortization Payments made prior to date of determination of the Principal Amount of the Note then outstanding and (C) by optional prepayments pursuant to Section 4(D).

 

 

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ProductionCo” means Tellurian Production Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

ProductionCo Credit Agreement” means that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2018, among ProductionCo, the lenders party thereto, Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC, as administrative agent, and J. Aron & Company LLC, as collateral agent, as such agreement, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, prior to the date hereof.

 

Reference Property” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iv).

 

Reference Property Unit” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iv).

 

Reported Outstanding Share Number” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(A).

 

Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change” means the repurchase of any Note by the Company pursuant to Section 6.

 

Requisite Stockholder Approval” means the stockholder approval contemplated by Nasdaq Listing Standard Rule 5635(d) with respect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant to this Note and Warrant (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) in excess of the limitations imposed by such rule; provided, however, that the Requisite Stockholder Approval will be deemed to be obtained if, due to any amendment or binding change in the interpretation of the applicable listing standards of The Nasdaq Capital Market, such stockholder approval is no longer required for the Company to deliver shares of Common Stock to the Holder without limitation pursuant to Section 7(B).

 

Securities Act” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Securities Purchase Agreement” means that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of April [ • ], 2020, between the Company and High Trail Investments SA LLC providing for the issuance of this Note.

 

Share Authorization Increase” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(v).

 

Significant Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, any Subsidiary of such Person that constitutes a “significant subsidiary” (as defined in Rule 1-02(w) of Regulation S-X under the Exchange Act) of such Person; provided, however, that, in the case of a Subsidiary that meets the criteria of clause (3) of the definition thereof but not clause (1) or (2) thereof, such subsidiary will be deemed not to be a Significant Subsidiary unless such Subsidiary's income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, exclusive of amounts attributable to any non-controlling interests, for the last completed fiscal year prior to the date of such determination exceeds two million dollars ($2,000,000).

 

Subordinated Indebtedness” means Indebtedness subordinated to the Notes pursuant to a written agreement between the Holder and the applicable lender in amounts and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Holder in its sole discretion.

 

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Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, (A) any corporation, association or other business entity (other than a partnership or limited liability company) of which more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power of the Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency, but after giving effect to any voting agreement or stockholders’ agreement that effectively transfers voting power) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees, as applicable, of such corporation, association or other business entity is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person; and (B) any partnership or limited liability company where (i) more than fifty percent (50%) of the capital accounts, distribution rights, equity and voting interests, or of the general and limited partnership interests, as applicable, of such partnership or limited liability company are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person, whether in the form of membership, general, special or limited partnership or limited liability company interests or otherwise; and (ii) such Person or any one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person is a controlling general partner of, or otherwise controls, such partnership or limited liability company.

 

Successor Entity” has the meaning set forth in Section 9(A).

 

Successor Person” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(D)(iv)(4).

 

“Trademark License” means any written agreement granting any right to use any Trademark or Trademark registration, now owned or hereafter acquired by the Company or in which the Company now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

 

“Trademarks” means all trademarks (registered, common law or otherwise) and any applications in connection therewith, including registrations, recordings and applications in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any State thereof or any other country or any political subdivision thereof.

 

Trading Day” means any day on which (A) trading in the Common Stock generally occurs on the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, on the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded; and (B) there is no Market Disruption Event. If the Common Stock is not so listed or traded, then “Trading Day” means a Business Day.

 

Transaction Documents” has the meaning set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

Trustee” means Wilmington Trust, National Association in its capacity as trustee under the Indenture.

 

UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code as the same is, from time to time, in effect in the State of New York.

 

 

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VWAP Market Disruption Event” means, with respect to any date, (A) the failure by the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed, or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded, to open for trading during its regular trading session on such date; or (B) the occurrence or existence, for more than one half hour period in the aggregate, of any suspension or limitation imposed on trading (by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the relevant exchange or otherwise) in the Common Stock or in any options contracts or futures contracts relating to the Common Stock, and such suspension or limitation occurs or exists at any time before 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on such date.

 

VWAP Trading Day” means a day on which (A) there is no VWAP Market Disruption Event; and (B) trading in the Common Stock generally occurs on the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, on the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded. If the Common Stock is not so listed or traded, then “VWAP Trading Day” means a Business Day.

 

Wholly Owned Subsidiary” of a Person means any Subsidiary of such Person all of the outstanding Capital Stock or other ownership interests of which (other than directors’ qualifying shares) are owned by such Person or one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of such Person.

 

Withheld Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(B).

 

Section 2. Persons Deemed Owners.

 

The Holder of this Note will be treated as the sole owner of this Note for all purposes.

 

Section 3. Registered Form.

 

This Note, and any Note issued in exchange therefor or in substitution thereof, will be in registered form (within the meaning of Section 163 of the Code), without coupons. No interest shall accrue on any Note, except for Default Interest (if applicable).

 

Section 4. Amortization Payments; Additional Amortization Payments; Defaulted Amounts; Optional Prepayments.

 

(A)             Amortization Payments. The Company shall make payment of the Principal Amount (without any prepayment premium or penalty) equal to the then applicable Amortization Payment (or portion thereof, if applicable) on each Amortization Date. The full amount of the Note, as set forth on the face hereof (without taking into account any original issue discount), shall be repaid in accordance with the terms hereof on or prior to the Maturity Date.

 

(B)              Additional Amortization Payments.

 

(i)                 On the June 1, 2020 Amortization Date, the aggregate amount of all proceeds received in respect of any Equity Issuance (other than any ATM Issuance) by the Company during the month immediately preceding such Amortization Date shall be paid in cash by the Company to the Holder as follows: (1) first, such amount shall be applied to the applicable Amortization Payment due on such Amortization Date; and (2) second, a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of any such amount remaining after applying Section 4(B)(i)(1) shall be used to repay the Notes on such Amortization Date.

 

 

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(ii)              On each Amortization Date after June 1, 2020, the aggregate amount of all proceeds received in respect of any Equity Issuance (including any ATM Issuance) by the Company during the month immediately preceding such Amortization Date shall be paid in cash by the Company to the Holder as follows: (1) first, such amount in respect of any Equity Issuance shall be applied to the applicable Amortization Payment due on such Amortization Date, with the portion of such amount derived from any Equity Issuances other than an ATM Issuance being applied after the application of any portion of such amount derived from an ATM Issuance; (2) second, a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of any such amount in respect of any Equity Issuance (other than any ATM Issuance) remaining after applying Section 4(B)(ii)(1) shall be used to repay the Notes on such Amortization Date; and (3) third, a minimum of thirty-five percent (35%) of any remaining proceeds in respect of any ATM Issuance remaining after applying Section 4(B)(ii)(1) shall be used to repay the Notes on such Amortization Date.

 

(iii)            For purposes of this Note, any payment made to the Holder pursuant to Section 4(B)(i)(2), Section 4(B)(ii)(2) or Section 4(B)(ii)(3) shall be referred to as an “Additional Amortization Payment” and shall be applied to the then outstanding Principal Amount of the Note. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event shall the aggregate amount of Additional Amortization Payments exceed eight million dollars ($8,000,000).

 

(iv)             Concurrently with the payment of each Amortization Payment, the Company shall certify to Holder in writing (i) the amount of Equity Issuances made during the preceding month (including the dates thereof, the class or series and amount of securities issued, the consideration received therefore, and the extent to which such Equity Issuances constituted Company ATM Issuances) and (ii) the amount of proceeds received with respect to such Equity Issuances that was applied to each Amortization Payment and Additional Amortization Payment made for such month; provided, however, that, unless consented to by the Holder in writing, in the event that the extent of such Equity Issuances is such that the information required in such certification would constitute material non-public information regarding the Company, then the Company shall instead disclose such material non-public information in its next Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (whichever shall occur first) and shall concurrently with the filing thereof provide to Holder such a certification with respect to the Equity Issuances during the period covered by such report.

 

(C)              Defaulted Amounts. If an Event of Default occurs, then in each case, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, interest (“Default Interest”) will accrue on the then outstanding Principal Amount at a rate per annum equal to fifteen percent (15.0%), from, and including, the date of such Event of Default to, but excluding, the date such Event of Default is cured or is no longer continuing, as applicable. Default Interest hereunder will be payable in arrears on each Amortization Date and will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months.

 

 

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(D)             Optional Prepayments. The Company shall have the right at any time and from time to time, upon ten (10) Business Days’ notice to the Holder and the Trustee, to irrevocably elect to prepay any or all of the Principal Amount (but if paying less than the full Principal Amount, such prepayment must be in integral multiples of $1,000,000) without premium or penalty. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any notice of prepayment delivered in connection with (x) any refinancing of any or all of the Notes with the proceeds of such refinancing or of any other incurrence of Indebtedness or (y) the consummation of another transaction, in each case, may be, if expressly so stated to be, contingent upon the consummation of such refinancing, incurrence or transaction and may be revoked by the Company in the event such refinancing, incurrence or transaction is not consummated. Any such prepayment shall be applied to the Amortization Payment(s) selected by the Company.

 

(E)              Tax Withholding. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Company (and any person acting on behalf of any of the Company) shall have the right to deduct and withhold any taxes that it is required to deduct and withhold under applicable law from any payments to be made pursuant to this Note. To the extent that amounts are so withheld and paid by the Company (or any person acting on behalf of any of the Company) to the applicable governmental authority, such withheld amounts shall be treated for all purposes of the Notes as having been delivered and paid to the applicable Holder or any other recipient of payment in respect of which such deduction and withholding was made. The Company and the Holder shall reasonably cooperate in obtaining any available exemption or reduction of such withholding, including the provision by the Holder of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or applicable Internal Revenue Service Form W-8, with appropriate supporting documentation.

 

Section 5. Method of Payment; When Payment Date is Not a Business Day.

 

(A)             Method of Payment. The Company will pay all cash amounts due under this Note by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account of Holder set forth in the Flow of Funds Letter (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) (or, if such Holder provides the Company, at least five (5) Business Days before the date such amount is due, with written notice of an account or address of such Holder within the United States, as applicable, by check or wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account or address set forth in such written notice, as applicable).

 

(B)              Delay of Payment when Payment Date is Not a Business Day. If the due date for a payment on this Note as provided in this Note is not a Business Day, then, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, such payment may be made on the immediately following Business Day.

 

Section 6. Required Repurchase of Note upon a Fundamental Change.

 

(A)             Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change. Subject to the other terms of this Section 6, if a Fundamental Change occurs, then the Holder will have the right to require the Company to repurchase this Note (or any portion of this Note in an Authorized Denomination) on the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date for such Fundamental Change for a cash purchase price equal to the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price.

 

 

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(B)              Fundamental Change Repurchase Date. The Fundamental Change Repurchase Date for any Fundamental Change will be a Business Day of the Holder’s choosing that is no more than ten (10) Business Days after the later of (x) the date the Holder delivers to the Company its election to require the Company to repurchase this Note pursuant to Section 6(C); and (y) the effective date of such Fundamental Change.

 

(C)              Fundamental Change Notice. No later than the tenth (10th) Business Day before the occurrence of any Fundamental Change, the Company will send to the Holder (with a copy to the Trustee) a written notice (the “Fundamental Change Notice”) thereof, stating the expected date such Fundamental Change will occur. Following receipt of a Fundamental Change Notice, the Holder may elect, by written notice to the Company no later than the later of (i) ten (10) Trading Days after receipt of such Fundamental Change Notice and (ii) ten (10) Trading Days after the date of any amendment or other modification to the form or value of consideration receivable by holders of the Common Stock in connection with such Fundamental Change, to require the Company to repurchase this Note (or any portion of this Note in an Authorized Denomination) on the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date for such Fundamental Change for a cash purchase price equal to the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price.

 

(D)             Fundamental Change Repurchase Price. The Fundamental Change Repurchase Price for this Note (or any portion of this Note) to be repurchased upon a Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change following a Fundamental Change is an amount in cash equal to the Fundamental Change Base Repurchase Price for such Fundamental Change plus any accrued and unpaid Default Interest on this Note to, but excluding, the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date for such Fundamental Change. If such Fundamental Change Repurchase Date is on an Amortization Date, then the Amortization Payment otherwise payable on such Amortization Date will be paid as part of the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price, in satisfaction of the Company’s obligation to pay such principal on such Amortization Date.

 

(E)              Effect of Repurchase. If this Note (or any portion of this Note) is to be repurchased upon a Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change, then, from and after the date the related Fundamental Change Repurchase Price is paid in full, this Note (or such portion) will cease to be outstanding.

 

 

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Section 7. Stock Exchange Limitations.

 

(A)             Beneficial Ownership Limitation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company shall not effect the conversion of any portion of this Note, and any such payment or conversion shall be null and void and treated as if never made, to the extent that after giving effect to such Amortization Payment or conversion, the Holder together with the other Attribution Parties collectively would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% (the “Maximum Percentage”) of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such payment or conversion. For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and the other Attribution Parties shall include the number of shares of Common Stock held by the Holder and all other Attribution Parties plus the number of shares of Common Stock issuable with respect to such Amortization Payment (or applicable portion thereof) or upon conversion of this Note with respect to which the determination of such sentence is being made, but shall exclude the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (A) payment or conversion of the remaining, unpaid or unconverted portion of this Note beneficially owned by the Holder or any of the other Attribution Parties and (B) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any convertible notes or convertible preferred stock or warrants) beneficially owned by the Holder or any other Attribution Party subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained in this Section 7(A). For purposes of this Section 7(A), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. For purposes of this Note, in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock the Company may issue upon conversion of this Note without exceeding the Maximum Percentage, the Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (x) the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Current Report on Form 8-K or other public filing with the Commission, as the case may be, (y) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (3) any other written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (the “Reported Outstanding Share Number”). For any reason at any time, (i) upon the written or oral request of the Holder, the Company shall within one (1) Trading Day confirm in writing or by electronic mail to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding and (ii) upon the written or oral request of the Company (which may be made once in connection with each delivery of a conversion notice), the Holder shall within one (1) Trading Day confirm in writing or by electronic mail to the Company the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and the other Attribution Parties (and in no event will the Company be liable for any damages under any Transaction Document resulting from its reliance on incorrect information in such confirmation from the Holder or, if such confirmation is not provided in a timely manner, its reasonable reliance on the best information then available regarding the beneficial ownership of the Holder and the other Attribution Parties). In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Note, by the Holder and any other Attribution Party since the date as of which the Reported Outstanding Share Number was reported. In the event that the issuance of shares of Common Stock to the Holder pursuant to this Note results in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties being deemed to beneficially own, in the aggregate, more than the Maximum Percentage of the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock (as determined under Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act), the number of shares so issued by which the Holder's and the other Attribution Parties' aggregate beneficial ownership exceeds the Maximum Percentage (the “Excess Shares”) shall be deemed null and void and shall be cancelled ab initio, and the Holder shall not have the power to vote or to transfer the Excess Shares. Upon delivery of a written notice to the Company, the Holder may from time to time increase or decrease the Maximum Percentage to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99% as specified in such notice; provided that (i) any such increase in the Maximum Percentage will not be effective until the sixty-first (61st) day after such notice is delivered to the Company and (ii) any such increase or decrease will apply only to the Holder and the other Attribution Parties and not to any Other Holder of Notes that is not an Attribution Party of the Holder. For purposes of clarity, the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the terms of this Note in excess of the Maximum Percentage shall not be deemed to be beneficially owned by the Holder for any purpose including for purposes of Section 13(d) or Rule 16a-1(a)(1) of the Exchange Act. No prior inability to issue shares of Common Stock to the Holder pursuant to this paragraph shall have any effect on the applicability of the provisions of this paragraph with respect to any subsequent determination of the ability to issue shares of Common Stock hereunder. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 7(A) to the extent necessary to correct this paragraph or any portion of this paragraph which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended beneficial ownership limitation contained in this Section 7(A) or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitation contained in this paragraph may not be waived and shall apply to a successor holder of this Note. To the extent that (i) any shares of Common Stock were not issuable to the Holder due to such shares constituting Excess Shares and (ii) the Company has not otherwise paid or issued to the Holder the applicable portion of the Amortization Payment, Conversion Consideration or Event of Default Conversion Consideration applicable to such shares in accordance with this Note, if the Holder subsequently determines that the issuance of all or a portion of such shares would not cause the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties’ aggregate beneficial ownership to exceed the Maximum Percentage, then the Holder may, by written notice to the Company, notify the Company as to what portion of such shares no longer constitute Excess Shares and the Company shall cause such shares to be delivered to the Holder on or before the second (2nd) Business Day following receipt of such notice.

 

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(B)              Stock Exchange Limitation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, until the Requisite Stockholder Approval is obtained, in no event will the number of shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to this Note, together with any shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Warrant, exceed fifty-one million five hundred sixty-seven thousand and fifty (51,567,050) shares in the aggregate. If any one or more shares of Common Stock are not delivered as a result of the operation of the preceding sentence (such shares, the “Withheld Shares”), then, (1) the Company will pay to the Holder, in cash, an amount equal to the product of (x) the number of such Withheld Shares and (y) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on such Conversion Date; and (2) to the extent the Holder purchases (in an open market transaction or otherwise) shares of Common Stock to deliver in settlement of a sale by the Holder of such Withheld Shares, the Company will reimburse the Holder for (x) any brokerage commissions and other out-of-pocket expenses, if any, of the Holder incurred in connection with such purchases and (y) the excess, if any, of (A) the aggregate purchase price of such purchases over (B) the product of (I) the number of such Withheld Shares purchased by the Holder; and (II) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on such Conversion Date.

 

Section 8. Affirmative and Negative Covenants.

 

Until the Principal Amount and all other monetary obligations under the Notes are paid in full (other than any contingent indemnification obligations):

 

(A)             Stay, Extension and Usury Laws. To the extent that it may lawfully do so, the Company (i) agrees that it will not at any time insist upon, plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay, extension or usury law (wherever or whenever enacted or in force) that may affect the covenants or the performance of this Note; and (ii) expressly waives all benefits or advantages of any such law and agrees that it will not, by resort to any such law, hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power granted to the Holder by this Note, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though no such law has been enacted.

 

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(B)              Corporate Existence. Subject to Section 8(A), the Company will cause to preserve and keep in full force and effect:

 

(i)               its corporate existence in accordance with the organizational documents of the Company; and

 

(ii)              the material rights (charter and statutory), licenses and franchises of the Company and its Subsidiaries;

 

provided, however, that the Company need not preserve or keep in full force and effect any such license or franchise if the Board of Directors determines in good faith that (x) the preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole; and (y) the loss thereof is not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably expected to be materially adverse to the Holder.

 

(C)             Ranking. All payments due under this Note shall rank pari passu with all Other Notes and all other unsecured unsubordinated Indebtedness and shall rank senior to all Subordinated Indebtedness.

 

(D)             Incurrence of Indebtedness; Amendments to Indebtedness. The Company shall not and shall not permit any Subsidiary to: (a) create, incur, assume, guarantee or be or remain liable with respect to any Indebtedness, other than Permitted Indebtedness; (b) prepay any Indebtedness for borrowed money except for (i) by the conversion of Indebtedness into equity securities and the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares in connection with such conversion, (ii) Indebtedness under the ProductionCo Credit Agreement or the Driftwood Credit Agreement, (iii) a refinancing of the entire amount of such Indebtedness which does not impose materially more burdensome terms upon the Company or its Subsidiaries than exist in such Indebtedness prior to such refinancing, but without any final maturity date, amortization payment, sinking fund, mandatory redemption or other repurchase obligation or put right at the option of the lender or holder of such Indebtedness that is prior to ninety-one (91) days following the Maturity Date; or (c) amend or modify any documents or notes evidencing any Permitted Indebtedness in any manner which shortens the maturity date to a date prior to ninety-one (91) days following the Maturity Date or any amortization payment, sinking fund, mandatory redemption, other repurchase obligation or put right at the option of the lender or holder of such Indebtedness or any interest payment date thereof to a date prior to (91) days following the Maturity Date or otherwise imposes materially more burdensome terms, taken as a whole, upon the Company or its Subsidiaries than exist in such Indebtedness prior to such amendment or modification without the prior written consent of Holder.

 

(E)              Liens. The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien of any kind on any asset now owned or hereafter acquired, except Permitted Liens.

 

(F)              Investments. The Company shall not directly or indirectly acquire or own, or make any Investment in or to any Person, or permit any of its Subsidiaries so to do, other than Permitted Investments.

 

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(G)              Distributions. The Company shall not, and shall not allow any Subsidiary to, (a) repurchase or redeem any class of Capital Stock, except for Permitted Restricted Payments, or (b) declare or pay any cash dividend or make a cash distribution on any class of Capital Stock, except for Permitted Restricted Payments or (c) waive, release or forgive any Indebtedness owed by any employees, officers or directors in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in the aggregate.

 

(H)             Transfers. Except for Permitted Transfers, Permitted Investments and Permitted Restricted Payments, the Company shall not, and shall not allow any Subsidiary to, voluntarily or involuntarily transfer, sell, lease, license, lend or in any other manner convey any equitable, beneficial or legal interest in any material portion of its assets.

 

(I)               Taxes. The Company and its Subsidiaries shall pay when due all material taxes, fees or other similar governmental charges (together with any related interest or penalties) now or hereafter imposed or assessed against the Company and its Subsidiaries or their respective assets or upon their ownership, possession, use, operation or disposition thereof or upon their rents, receipts or earnings arising therefrom. The Company and its Subsidiaries shall file on or before the due date therefor all material personal property tax returns. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company and its Subsidiaries may contest, in good faith and by appropriate proceedings, taxes, fees or other similar governmental charges for which they maintain adequate reserves therefor in accordance with GAAP.

 

(J)               Minimum Cash Balance. The Company shall cause, as of the last day of each calendar month, the aggregate amount of, in each case subject to the proviso below, unrestricted, unencumbered Cash in one or more deposit accounts held solely in the Company’s name located in the United States to equal an amount equal to the greater of (i) forty percent (40%) of the then outstanding Principal Amount of this Note, (ii) eighteen million dollars ($18,000,000) and (iii) the minimum aggregate amount of Cash required to be reserved by the Company or its Subsidiaries pursuant to any Indebtedness (other than the Notes) plus six million dollars ($6,000,000); provided, that up to twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) in the aggregate of Cash held in accounts of the Company or its Subsidiaries with respect to which a lien has been granted and a control agreement is in place for the benefit of lenders pursuant to the Driftwood Credit Agreement shall be included in the calculation of Cash that satisfies the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) of this Section 8(J), and the Company shall certify compliance with this Section 8(J) with respect to each month to the Holder in writing as of the first Business Day of the next succeeding calendar month.

 

(K)             Change in Nature of Business. The Company shall not, and the Company shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to not, directly or indirectly, engage in any material line of business substantially different from those lines of business conducted by or publicly contemplated to be conducted by the Company and each of its Subsidiaries on the Issue Date or any business substantially related or incidental thereto.

 

(L)              Maintenance of Properties, Etc. The Company shall maintain and preserve all of its properties which are necessary or useful (as determined by the Company in good faith) in the proper conduct of its business in good working order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and comply at all times with the provisions of all leases to which it is a party as lessee or under which it occupies property, so as to prevent any loss or forfeiture thereof or thereunder, except as could not reasonably be expected to cause a material adverse effect.

 

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(M)            Maintenance of Intellectual Property. The Company will take all action necessary or advisable to maintain all of the Intellectual Property Rights (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) of the Company that are necessary or material (as determined by the Company in good faith) to the conduct of its business in full force and effect.

 

(N)             Maintenance of Insurance. The Company shall maintain insurance with responsible and reputable insurance companies or associations (including, without limitation, comprehensive general liability, hazard, rent and business interruption insurance) with respect to its properties (including all real properties leased or owned by it) and business, in such amounts and covering such risks as is required by any governmental authority having jurisdiction with respect thereto or as is carried generally in accordance with sound business practice by companies in similar businesses similarly situated.

 

(O)             Transactions with Affiliates. Except for Permitted Restricted Payments, Permitted Investments and transactions with Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, the Company shall not enter into, renew, extend or be a party to, any transaction or series of related transactions (including, without limitation, the purchase, sale, lease, transfer or exchange of property or assets of any kind or the rendering of services of any kind) with any Affiliate, except transactions for fair consideration and on terms no less favorable, taken as a whole, to it than would be obtainable in a comparable arm’s length transaction with a Person that is not an Affiliate thereof.

 

(P)              Restricted Issuances. The Company shall not, directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, (i) issue any Notes (other than as contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Notes) or (ii) issue any other securities or incur any Indebtedness that would cause a breach or Default under the Notes or that by its terms would prohibit or restrict the performance of any of the Company’s obligations under the Notes, including without limitation, the payment of interest and principal thereon.

 

(Q)             [Reserved].

 

(R)              Material Non-Public Information. Upon delivery by the Company to the Holder (or receipt by the Company from the Holder) of any notice in accordance with the terms of this Note, unless the Company has in good faith determined that the matters relating to such notice do not constitute material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the Company shall on or prior to 9:00 am, New York city time on the Business Day immediately following such notice delivery date, publicly disclose such material, non-public information on a Form 8-K or otherwise. In the event that the Company believes that a notice contains material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the Company so shall indicate to the Holder explicitly in writing in such notice (or immediately upon receipt of notice from the Holder, as applicable), and in the absence of any such written indication in such notice (or notification from the Company immediately upon receipt of notice from the Holder), the Holder shall be entitled to presume that information contained in the notice does not constitute material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Nothing contained in this Section 8(R) shall limit any obligations of the Company, or any rights of the Holder, under the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

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(S)              No Fiduciary Duty. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Holder is not a fiduciary or agent of the Company and that the Holder shall have no obligation to (a) maintain the confidentiality of any information provided by the Company or (b) refrain from trading any securities while in possession of such information in the absence of a written non-disclosure agreement signed by the Holder that explicitly provides for such confidentiality and trading restrictions. In the absence of such an executed, written non-disclosure agreement, the Company acknowledges that the Holder may freely trade in any securities issued by the Company, may possess and use any information provided by the Company in connection with such trading activity, and may disclose any such information to any third party.

 

Section 9. Successors.

 

The Company will not consolidate with or merge with or into, or (directly, or indirectly through one or more of its Subsidiaries) sell, lease or otherwise transfer, in one transaction or a series of transactions, all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to another Person, other than the Holder or any of its Affiliates (a “Business Combination Event”), unless:

 

(A)             the resulting, surviving or transferee Person either (x) is the Company or (y) if not the Company, is an entity (the “Successor Entity”) duly organized and existing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization that expressly assumes (by executing and delivering to the Holder, at or before the effective time of such Business Combination Event, a supplement to this instrument) all of the Company’s obligations under this Note; and

 

(B)              immediately after giving effect to such Business Combination Event, no Default or Event of Default will have occurred and be continuing.

 

At the effective time of any Business Combination Event, the Successor Entity (if not the Company) will succeed to, and may exercise every right and power of, the Company under this Note with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as the Company in this Note, and, except in the case of a lease, the predecessor Company will be discharged from its obligations under this Note.

 

Section 10. Defaults and Remedies

 

(A)             Events of Default. “Event of Default” means the occurrence of any of the following:

 

(i)               a default in the payment or issuance when due of any Principal Amount of this Note, Fundamental Change Repurchase Price, Amortization Payment, Conversion Consideration, Additional Amortization Payment or payment of Default Interest;

 

(ii)              a default in the Company’s obligation to deliver a Fundamental Change Notice pursuant to Section 6(C), and such default continues for three (3) Business Days;

 

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(iii)             a materially false or inaccurate certification (including a false or inaccurate deemed certification) by the Company as to whether any Event of Default has occurred;

 

(iv)             a breach or default in any of the Company’s obligations or agreements under this Note or the Transaction Documents (in each case, other than a default set forth in clause (i) or (ix) of this Section 10(A)), or a breach of any representation or warranty in any material respect (other than representations or warranties subject to material adverse effect or materiality, which may not be breached in any respect) of the Transaction Documents; provided, however, that if such default or breach can be cured, then such default or breach will not be an Event of Default unless the Company has failed to cure such default within five (5) days after its occurrence;

 

(v)              any provision of any Transaction Document at any time for any reason (other than pursuant to the express terms thereof) ceases to be valid and binding on or enforceable against the parties thereto, or the validity or enforceability thereof is contested, directly or indirectly, by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or a proceeding is commenced by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any governmental authority having jurisdiction over any of them, seeking to establish the invalidity or unenforceability thereof;

 

(vi)             [Reserved];

 

(vii)            at any time, any shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to this Note are not Freely Tradable (other than pursuant to Clause (c) thereof);

 

(viii)           the Company fails to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the Requisite Stockholder Approval on or prior to June 30, 2020;

 

(ix)              the Company fails to comply with Section 8(J) of this Note or Section 4(w) of the Securities Purchase Agreement;

 

(x)               the suspension from trading or failure of the Common Stock to be trading or listed on an Eligible Exchange for a period of three (3) consecutive Trading Days;

 

(xi)             [Reserved];

 

(xii)            a default by the Company with respect to any other Indebtedness of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) or any of its Subsidiaries with respect to any Indebtedness of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) (in each case, or its foreign currency equivalent and other than any lease that would have been characterized as an operating lease under GAAP as in effect on December 31, 2018 (whether such lease was entered into before or after such date)), in each case, which results in such amount of Indebtedness becoming due prior to its scheduled maturity, unless such default has been waived or cured;

 

(xiii)           one or more final judgments, orders or awards (or any settlement of any litigation or other proceeding that, if breached, could result in a judgment, order or award) for the payment by the Company of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) or any of its Subsidiaries of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) (in each case, or its foreign currency equivalent) in the aggregate (excluding any amounts covered by insurance pursuant to which the insurer has been notified and has not denied coverage), is rendered against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and remains unsatisfied and (i) enforcement proceedings shall have been commenced by any creditor upon any such judgment, order, award or settlement or (ii) there shall be a period of ten (10) consecutive Trading Days after entry thereof during which (A) a stay of enforcement thereof is not in effect or (B) the same is not vacated, discharged, stayed or bonded pending appeal;

 

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(xiv)           (A) the Company fails to timely file its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or its annual reports on Form 10-K with the Commission in the manner and within the time periods required by the Exchange Act (giving effect to any applicable grace periods or extensions) or (B) the Company withdraws or restates any financial statements included in such quarterly report or annual report previously filed with the Commission;

 

(xv)            the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries, pursuant to or within the meaning of any Bankruptcy Law, either:

 

(1)               commences a voluntary case or proceeding;

 

(2)               consents to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case or proceeding;

 

(3)               consents to the appointment of a custodian of it or for any substantial part of its property;

 

(4)               makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors;

 

(5)               takes any comparable action under any foreign Bankruptcy Law; or

 

(6)               generally is not paying its debts as they become due; or

 

(xvi)           a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law that either:

 

(1)               is for relief against Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries in an involuntary case or proceeding;

 

(2)               appoints a custodian of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries, or for any substantial part of the property of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries;

 

(3)               orders the winding up or liquidation of the Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries; or

 

(4)               grants any similar relief under any foreign Bankruptcy Law, and, in each case under this Section 10(A)(xvi), such order or decree remains unstayed and in effect for at least thirty (30) days.

 

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(B)              Acceleration.

 

(i)               Automatic Acceleration in Certain Circumstances. If an Event of Default set forth in Section 10(A) (xv) or (xvi) occurs with respect to the Company (and not solely with respect to a Significant Subsidiary of the Company), then the then outstanding portion of the Principal Amount of, and all accrued and unpaid Default Interest on, this Note will immediately become due and payable without any further action or notice by any Person.

 

(ii)              Optional Acceleration. If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default set forth in Section 10(A) (xv) or (xvi) with respect to the Company and not solely with respect to a Subsidiary of the Company) occurs and is continuing, then Holders of a majority in aggregate of principal amount of the Notes, by notice to the Company (with a copy to the Trustee), may declare this Note to become due and payable immediately for Cash in an amount equal to the Event of Default Acceleration Amount plus all accrued and unpaid Default Interest on this Note.

 

(C)              Notice of Events of Default. Promptly, but in no event later than two (2) Business Days after an Event of Default, the Company will provide written notice of such Event of Default (an “Event of Default Notice”) to the Holder and to the Trustee, which Event of Default Notice shall include (i) a reasonable description of the applicable Event of Default, (ii) a certification as to whether, in the opinion of the Company, such Event of Default is capable of being cured and, if applicable, a reasonable description of any existing plans of the Company to cure such Event of Default and (iii) a certification as to the date the Event of Default occurred and, if cured on or prior to the date of such Event of Default Notice, the date of such cure.

 

(D)             Conversion Upon Event of Default.

 

(i)                   If (x) an Event of Default occurs and, (y) on any Business Day during the period beginning on, and including, the date such Event of Default occurs and ending on the later of (A) the twentieth (20th) Trading Day after the Holder’s receipt of an Event of Default Notice and (B) the fifth (5th) Trading Date after the Holder has received notice that such Event of Default has been cured, the Holder delivers a notice (the “Event of Default Conversion Trigger Notice”) to the Company stating that it has elected the provisions of this Section 10(D) to apply to this Note (or any portion of this Note) during the related Event of Default Conversion Period; then the Holder may convert this Note, in whole or in part, during an Event of Default Conversion Period. For purposes of this Section 10(D), “Event of Default Conversion Period” means the period from, and including, the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date such Event of Default Conversion Trigger Notice is delivered and ending on the date such Event of Default is waived (if at all) by the Holder; provided, however, that if the Company pays the Holder cash in an amount equal to the Event of Default Acceleration Amount plus all accrued and unpaid Default Interest on this Note, then (for the avoidance of doubt, regardless of whether a notice has been delivered by the Holder pursuant to Section 10(B)(ii)) the Event of Default Conversion Period will instead end on the date of such payment (and, for the avoidance of doubt, if such payment is made before the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date such Event of Default Conversion Trigger Notice is delivered, then the Event of Default Conversion Period will not begin). Upon payment of such Event of Default Acceleration Amount in full, this Note will cease to be outstanding and notice thereof shall be provided to the Trustee.

 

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(ii)              Conversion Procedures.

 

(1)               To convert this Note, the Holder must complete, manually sign and deliver to the Company the conversion notice attached to this Note or a facsimile or portable document format (.pdf) version of such conversion notice (at which time such conversion will become irrevocable). For the avoidance of doubt, the conversion notice may be delivered by e-mail in accordance with Section 13. If the Company fails to deliver, by the related Conversion Settlement Date, any shares of Common Stock forming part of the Conversion Consideration of the conversion of this Note, the Holder, by notice to the Company, may rescind all or any portion of the corresponding conversion notice at any time until such Defaulted Shares are delivered.

 

(2)               The person in whose name any shares of Common Stock is issuable upon conversion of this Note will be deemed to become the holder of record of such shares as of the Close of Business on the Conversion Date for such conversion, conferring, as of such time, upon such person, without limitation, all voting and other rights appurtenant to such shares.

 

(3)               If the Holder converts a Note, the Company will pay any documentary, stamp or similar issue or transfer tax or duty due on the issue of any shares of Common Stock upon such conversion; provided, however, that if any tax or duty is due because such Holder requested such shares to be issued in a name other than that of such Holder, then such Holder will pay such tax or duty and, until having received a sum sufficient to pay such tax or duty, the Company may refuse to deliver any such shares to be issued in a name other than that of such Holder.

 

(4)               To the extent the amount of shares issuable pursuant to this Section 10(D) is reduced as a result of clause (A) of the definition of Event of Default Conversion Price, then concurrently with the issuance of such shares, the Company shall also pay to the Holder an amount, in cash, equal to the product of (i) the number of shares by which such amount was reduced as a result of such clause (A), multiplied by (ii) the Event of Default Conversion Price.

 

(iii)            Settlement Upon Conversion.

 

(1)               The consideration (the “Conversion Consideration”) due in respect of each $1,000 Principal Amount of this Note to be converted will consist of (1) a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the Event of Default Conversion Rate in effect on the Conversion Date for such conversion and (2) cash in an amount equal to the aggregate accrued and unpaid Default Interest on this Note to, but excluding, the Conversion Settlement Date for such conversion.

 

(2)               The total number of shares of Common Stock due in respect of any conversion of this Note will be determined on the basis of the total Principal Amount of this Note to be converted with the same Conversion Date; provided, however, that if such number of shares of Common Stock is not a whole number, then such number will be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

 

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(3)               The Company will pay or deliver, as applicable, the Conversion Consideration due upon the conversion of this Note to the Holder on or before the second (2nd) Business Day (or, if earlier, the standard settlement period for the primary Eligible Exchange on which the Common Stock is traded) immediately after the Conversion Date for such conversion (the “Conversion Settlement Date”).

 

(4)               If this Note is converted, then, from and after the date the Conversion Consideration therefor is issued or delivered in settlement of such conversion, this Note (or the applicable portion thereof) will cease to be outstanding and notice thereof shall be delivered to the Trustee.

 

(5)               If (x) the Company fails to deliver, by the related Conversion Settlement Date, any shares of Common Stock (the “Defaulted Shares”) forming part of the Conversion Consideration of the conversion of this Note and (y) the Holder (whether directly or indirectly, including by any broker acting on the Holder’s behalf or acting with respect to such Defaulted Shares) purchases any shares of Common Stock (whether in the open market or otherwise) to cover any such Defaulted Shares (whether to satisfy any settlement obligations with respect thereto of the Holder or otherwise), then, without limiting the Holder’s right to pursue any other remedy available to it (whether hereunder, under applicable law or otherwise), the Holder will have the right, exercisable by notice to the Company, to cause the Company to either: (I) pay, on or before the second (2nd) Business Day after the date such notice is delivered, cash to the Holder in an amount equal to the aggregate purchase price (including any brokerage commissions and other out-of-pocket costs) incurred to purchase such shares (such aggregate purchase price, the “Covering Price”); or (II) promptly deliver, to the Holder, such Defaulted Shares in accordance with this Note, together with cash in an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the Covering Price over the product of (X) the number of such Defaulted Shares; and (Y) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on the Conversion Date relating to such conversion.

 

(iv)             If there occurs any (A) recapitalization, reclassification or change of the Common Stock (other than (x) changes solely resulting from a subdivision or combination of the Common Stock, (y) a change only in par value or from par value to no par value or no par value to par value and (z) stock splits and stock combinations that do not involve the issuance of any other series or class of securities); (B) consolidation, merger, combination or binding or statutory share exchange involving the Company; (C) sale, lease or other transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any Person; or (D) other similar event, and, in each case, as a result of such occurrence, the Common Stock is converted into, or is exchanged for, or represents solely the right to receive, other securities or other property (including cash or any combination of the foregoing) (such an event, a “Common Stock Change Event,” and such other securities or other property, the “Reference Property,” and the amount and kind of Reference Property that a holder of one (1) share of Common Stock would be entitled to receive on account of such Common Stock Change Event (without giving effect to any arrangement not to issue fractional shares of securities or other property), a “Reference Property Unit”), then, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note:

 

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(1)               at the effective time of such Common Stock Change Event, (1) the Conversion Consideration due upon conversion of any Note will be determined in the same manner as if each reference to any number of shares of Common Stock in this Section 10(D) (or in any related definitions) were instead a reference to the same number of Reference Property Units; (y) for purposes of this Section 10(D), each reference to any number of shares of Common Stock in such Section (or in any related definitions) will instead be deemed to be a reference to the same number of Reference Property Units; and (z) for purposes of the definition of “Fundamental Change,” the term “Common Stock” and “common equity” will be deemed to mean the common equity, if any, forming part of such Reference Property.

 

(2)               For these purposes, (I) the Daily VWAP of any Reference Property Unit or portion thereof that consists of a class of common equity securities will be determined by reference to the definition of “Daily VWAP,” substituting, if applicable, the Bloomberg page for such class of securities in such definition; and (II) the Daily VWAP of any Reference Property Unit or portion thereof that does not consist of a class of common equity securities will be the fair value of such Reference Property Unit or portion thereof, as applicable, determined in good faith by the Company (or, in the case of cash denominated in U.S. dollars, the face amount thereof).

 

(3)               If the Reference Property consists of more than a single type of consideration to be determined based in part upon any form of stockholder election, then the composition of the Reference Property Unit will be deemed to be the weighted average of the types and amounts of consideration actually received, per share of Common Stock, by the holders of Common Stock. The Company will notify the Holder of such weighted average as soon as practicable after such determination is made.

 

(4)               At or before the effective date of such Common Stock Change Event, the Company and the resulting, surviving or transferee Person (if not the Company) of such Common Stock Change Event (the “Successor Person”) will execute and deliver such instruments or agreements that (x) provides for subsequent conversions of this Note in the manner set forth in this Section 10(D); and (y) contains such other provisions as the Company reasonably determines are appropriate to preserve the economic interests of the Holder and to give effect to the provisions of this Section 10(D). If the Reference Property includes shares of stock or other securities or assets of a Person other than the Successor Person, then such other Person will also execute such instruments or agreements and such instruments or agreements will contain such additional provisions the Company reasonably determines are appropriate to preserve the economic interests of the Holder.

 

(5)               As soon as practicable after learning the anticipated or actual effective date of any Common Stock Change Event, the Company will provide written notice to the Holder of such Common Stock Change Event, including a brief description of such Common Stock Change Event, its anticipated effective date and a brief description of the anticipated change in the conversion right of this Note.

 

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(6)               The Company will not become a party to any Common Stock Change Event unless its terms are consistent with this Section 10(D).

 

(v)             Subject to the following sentence, at all times when this Note is outstanding, the Company will reserve, out of its authorized but unissued and unreserved shares of Common Stock, a number of shares of Common Stock for issuance upon conversion of the Note equal to the greater of (A) eighty-five million (85,000,000) shares multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the dollar amount of then outstanding Principal Amount and the denominator of which shall be fifty-six million (56,000,000) and (B) two hundred percent (200%) of the then outstanding Principal Amount divided by the Daily VWAP. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (X) until the Company shall have received stockholder approval with respect to an increase in its number of authorized shares of at least one hundred million (100,000,000) shares (the “Share Authorization Increase”), the Company shall only be required to reserve, out of its authorized but unissued and unreserved shares of Common Stock, fifty-one million five hundred sixty-seven thousand and fifty (51,567,050) shares of Common Stock; provided, however, that the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the Share Authorization Increase at its next scheduled shareholder meeting, but it no event later than June 30, 2020, and if such approval is not then obtained, as promptly as practicable thereafter, with the Company holding stockholder votes to obtain such approval no less frequently than once per calendar quarter until such approval is obtained and (Y) the Company shall never be required to reserve, out of its authorized but unissued and unreserved shares of Common Stock, a number of shares of Common Stock for issuance upon conversion of the Note in excess of one hundred percent (100%) of the then outstanding Principal Amount divided by the Floor Price.

 

(vi)             Each share of Common Stock delivered pursuant to this Note will be a newly issued or treasury share and will be duly and validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable, free from preemptive rights and free of any other Lien or adverse claim (except to the extent of any Lien or adverse claim created by the action or inaction of the Holder or the Person to whom such share will be delivered). If the Common Stock is then listed on any securities exchange, or quoted on any inter-dealer quotation system, then the Company will cause each share of Common Stock issued pursuant to this Note, when delivered, to be admitted for listing on such exchange or quotation on such system if required under the rules of such exchange or quotation system. Any shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to this Note will be issued in the form of book-entries at the facilities of DTC, identified therein by an “unrestricted” CUSIP number.

 

Section 11. Ranking.

 

The Indebtedness represented by this Note will constitute the senior unsecured obligations of the Company.

 

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Section 12. Replacement Notes.

 

If the Holder of this Note claims that this Note has been mutilated, lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, then the Company will issue, execute and deliver a replacement Note upon surrender to the Company of such mutilated Note, or upon delivery to the Company of evidence of such loss, destruction or wrongful taking reasonably satisfactory to the Company. In the case of a lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken Note, the Company may require the Holder to provide such security or an indemnity that is reasonably satisfactory to the Company to protect the Company from any loss that it may suffer if this Note is replaced.

 

Section 13. Notices.

 

Any notice or communication to the Company will be deemed to have been duly given if in writing and delivered in person or by first class mail (registered or certified, return receipt requested), facsimile transmission, electronic transmission (including e-mail) or other similar means of unsecured electronic communication or overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery, or to the other’s address, which initially is as follows:

 

Tellurian Inc.

1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 3100

Houston, TX 77002

Attention: Graham A. McArthur, Treasurer

Email: legal.notices@tellurianinc.com; treasury@tellurianinc.com

 

The Company, by notice to the Holder, may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.

 

Any notice or communication to the Holder will be by email to its email address, which initially are as set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement. The Holder, by notice to the Company, may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.

 

If a notice or communication is mailed in the manner provided above within the time prescribed, it will be deemed to have been duly given, whether or not the addressee receives it.

 

Section 14. Interpretation.

 

For purposes of this Note, (a) the words “include,” “includes,” and “including” are deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (b) the word “or” is not exclusive; and (c) the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereto,” and “hereunder” refer to this Agreement as a whole. Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein: (x) to sections, schedules, and exhibits mean the sections of, and schedules and exhibits attached to, this Note; (y) to an agreement, instrument, or other document means such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof; and (z) to a statute means such statute as amended from time to time and includes any successor legislation thereto and any regulations promulgated thereunder. This Note shall be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted. The schedules and exhibits referred to herein shall be construed with, and as an integral part of, this Note to the same extent as if they were set forth verbatim herein.

 

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Section 15. Successors and Assigns.

 

All agreements of in this Note will bind and insure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, except that (i) the Holder may not assign or otherwise transfer any of their rights or obligations hereunder to a Disqualified Institution, unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and (ii) the Holder may only assign or otherwise transfer the portions of the Principal Amount of this Note in principal increments of one million dollars ($1,000,000).

 

Section 16. Severability.

 

If any provision of this Note is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, then the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Note will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

 

Section 17. Headings, Etc.

 

The headings of the Sections of this Note have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not to be considered a part of this Note and will in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions of this Note.

 

Section 18. Amendments

 

Other than as set forth in Section 7.01 of the Indenture, this Note may not be amended or modified unless in writing by the Company and the Holders of a majority of the outstanding Principal Amount, and no condition herein (express or implied) may be waived unless waived in writing by each party whom the condition is meant to benefit. No consideration (other than reimbursement of legal fees) shall be offered or paid to any Holder to amend or consent to a waiver or modification of any provision of any of this Note unless the same consideration also is offered to all Holders.  From the date hereof and while any Notes are outstanding, the Company shall not be permitted to receive any consideration from a Holder that is not otherwise contemplated by this Note in order to, directly or indirectly, induce the Company or any Subsidiary (i) to treat such Holder in a manner that is more favorable than to other similarly situated Holders, or (ii) to treat any Holder(s) in a manner that is less favorable than the Holder that is paying such consideration; provided, however, that the determination of whether a Holder has been treated more or less favorably than another Holder shall disregard any securities of the Company purchased or sold by any Holder.

 

Section 19.  Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial.

 

THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WILL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS NOTE. THE COMPANY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE.

 

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Section 20. Submission to Jurisdiction.

 

The Company and each Holder (A) agree that any suit, action or proceeding against it arising out of or relating to this Note may be instituted in any U.S. federal court with applicable subject matter jurisdiction sitting in The City of New York; (B) waive, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, (i) any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such suit, action or proceeding; and (ii) any claim that it may now or hereafter have that any such suit, action or proceeding in such a court has been brought in an inconvenient forum; and (C) submit to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding.

 

Section 21. Integration; Effectiveness.

 

This Note constitutes the entire contract between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, with respect thereto. Delivery of an executed signature page to this Note by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., “pdf” or “tif”) format shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Note.

 

Section 22. Electronic Execution.

 

The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of similar import in the Note shall be deemed to include electronic or digital signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same effect, validity, and enforceability as manually executed signatures or a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for under applicable law, including the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 (15 U.S.C. §§ 7001-7006), the Electronic Signatures and Records Act of 1999 (N.Y. State Tech. §§ 301-309), or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

 

Section 23. Enforcement Fees.

 

The Company agrees to pay all costs and expenses of the Holder incurred as a result of enforcement of this Note and the collection of any amounts owed to the Holder hereunder (whether in cash, Common Stock or otherwise), including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses.

 

Section 24. Termination.

 

Upon repayment in full of the Principal Amount and all other monetary obligations under the Notes (other than any contingent indemnification obligations), whether in cash or in Common Stock pursuant to Section 10(D), this Note shall terminate. Upon its termination, the Holder shall deliver this Note to the Company for cancellation.

 

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CONVERSION NOTICE

 

Tellurian Inc.

 

Senior Unsecured Note due 2021

 

Subject to the terms of this Note, by executing and delivering this Conversion Notice, the undersigned Holder of this Note directs the Company to convert the following Principal Amount of this Note: $        ,000 in accordance with the following details.

 

Shares of Common Stock to be delivered:

 

     
 
Accrued Default Interest amount:
 
   
     
   
DTC Participant Number:  
   
     
   
DTC Participant Name:  
   
     
   
DTC Participant Phone Number:  
   
     
   
DTC Participant Contact Email:  
   
     

 

Date:      
  (Legal Name of Holder)

 

  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

  

 

 

 

Exhibit 4.3

 

 

Tellurian Inc.

 

Warrant To Purchase Common Stock

 

Warrant No.: 001

Number of Shares of Common Stock: 20,000,000

Date of Issuance: April 29, 2020 (“Issuance Date”)

 

Tellurian Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (the “Company”), hereby certifies that, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, High Trail Investments SA LLC, the registered holder hereof or its permitted and registered assigns (the “Holder”), is entitled, subject to the terms, conditions and adjustments set forth below, to purchase from the Company, at the Exercise Price (as defined below) then in effect, at any time or times on or after the date that is six months following the Issuance Date (the “Initial Exercisability Date”), but not after 11:59 p.m., New York time, on the Expiration Date (as defined below), twenty million (20,000,000) duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (as defined below), subject to adjustment as provided herein (the “Warrant Shares”). Except as otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms in this Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (including any Warrants to Purchase Common Stock issued in exchange, transfer or replacement hereof, this “Warrant”), shall have the meanings set forth in Section 20. This Warrant is one of the Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (the “Warrants”) issued pursuant to (i) that certain Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”), dated as of April 28, 2020 (the “Subscription Date”), by and between the Company and the Holder, (ii) the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR (File number 333-235793) (the “Registration Statement”) and (iii) the Company’s prospectus supplement dated as of April 28, 2020.

 

 

 

 

1.             EXERCISE OF WARRANT.

 

(a)        Mechanics of Exercise. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof (including, without limitation, the limitations set forth in Section 1(f)), this Warrant may be exercised by the Holder on any Business Day and at any time or times on or after the Initial Exercisability Date, in whole or in part in increments of 25,000 Warrant Shares, by delivery (whether via electronic mail or otherwise in accordance with Section 8) of a duly completed and executed written notice, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Exercise Notice”), of the Holder’s election to exercise this Warrant. Within two (2) Trading Days following the delivery of the Exercise Notice, the Holder shall make payment to the Company of an amount equal to the Exercise Price in effect on the date of such exercise multiplied by the number of Warrant Shares as to which this Warrant is being exercised (the “Aggregate Exercise Price”) in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds or, if the provisions of Section 1(d) are applicable, by notifying the Company that this Warrant is being exercised pursuant to a Cashless Exercise (as defined in Section 1(d)). The Holder shall not be required to deliver the original Warrant in order to effect an exercise hereunder, nor shall any ink-original signature or medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) with respect to any Exercise Notice be required. Execution and delivery of the Exercise Notice with respect to less than all of the Warrant Shares shall have the same effect as cancellation of the original Warrant and issuance of a new Warrant evidencing the right to purchase the remaining number of Warrant Shares and the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company until the Holder has purchased all of the Warrant Shares available hereunder and this Warrant has been exercised in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company for cancellation within three (3) Trading Days of the date on which the final Exercise Notice is delivered to the Company. On or before the first (1st) Trading Day following the date on which the Holder has delivered the applicable Exercise Notice, the Company shall transmit by electronic mail a duly executed and completed acknowledgment of confirmation of receipt of the Exercise Notice, in the form attached to the Exercise Notice, to the Holder and the Company’s transfer agent (the “Transfer Agent”). So long as the Holder delivers the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of a Cashless Exercise, if applicable) on or prior to the first (1st) Trading Day following the date on which the Exercise Notice has been delivered to the Company, then on or prior to the earlier of (i) the second (2nd) Trading Day and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period, in each case following the date on which the Exercise Notice has been delivered to the Company, or, if the Holder does not deliver the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of a Cashless Exercise, if applicable) on or prior to the first (1st) Trading Day following the date on which the Exercise Notice has been delivered to the Company, then on or prior to the first (1st) Trading Day following the date on which the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of a Cashless Exercise, if applicable) is delivered (such earlier date, or if later, the earliest day on which the Company is required to deliver Warrant Shares pursuant to this Section 1(a) (the “Share Delivery Date”), the Company shall (X) provided that the Transfer Agent is participating in The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program (“FAST”), credit such aggregate number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit / Withdrawal At Custodian system, or (Y) if the Transfer Agent is not participating in FAST, issue and dispatch by overnight courier to the address as specified in the Exercise Notice, a certificate, registered in the name of the Holder or its designee, for the number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise. The Company shall be responsible for all fees and expenses of the Transfer Agent and all fees and expenses with respect to the issuance of Warrant Shares via DTC, if any, including without limitation for same day processing. Upon delivery of the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of Cashless Exercise, as applicable), the Holder shall be deemed for all corporate purposes to have become the holder of record and beneficial owner of the Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant has been exercised on the date of such delivery, irrespective of the date such Warrant Shares are credited to the Holder’s DTC account or the date of delivery of the certificates evidencing such Warrant Shares, as the case may be. If this Warrant is physically delivered to the Company in connection with any exercise pursuant to this Section 1(a) and the number of Warrant Shares represented by this Warrant submitted for exercise is greater than the number of Warrant Shares being acquired upon an exercise, then the Company shall as soon as practicable and in no event later than three (3) Trading Days after any exercise and at its own expense, issue and deliver to the Holder (or its designee) a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)) representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares issuable immediately prior to such exercise under this Warrant, less the number of Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant is exercised. No fractional Warrant Shares are to be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant, but rather, the number of Warrant Shares to be issued shall be rounded to the nearest whole number. The Company shall pay any and all transfer, stamp, issuance and similar taxes, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, fees and expenses of the Transfer Agent) which may be payable with respect to the issuance and delivery of Warrant Shares upon exercise of this Warrant; provided, that the Company shall not be required to pay any tax or governmental charge that may be imposed with respect to any applicable withholding or the issuance or delivery of the Warrant Shares to any Person other than the Holder, and no such issuance or delivery shall be made unless and until the Person requesting such issuance has paid to the Company the amount of any such tax, or has established to the satisfaction of the Company that such tax has been paid. The Company’s obligations to issue and deliver Warrant Shares in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions hereof are absolute and unconditional, irrespective of any action or inaction by the Holder to enforce the same, any waiver or consent with respect to any provision hereof (except for consents and waivers provided pursuant to Section 9), the recovery of any judgment against any Person or any action to enforce the same, or any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, limitation or termination; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to deliver Warrant Shares with respect to an exercise prior to the Holder’s delivery of the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of a Cashless Exercise, if applicable) with respect to such exercise.

 

 

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(b)       Exercise Price. For purposes of this Warrant, “Exercise Price” means $1.542 per share, subject to adjustment as provided herein.

 

(c)        Company’s Failure to Timely Deliver Securities. If either (I) the Company shall fail for any reason or for no reason on or prior to the applicable Share Delivery Date, if (x) the Transfer Agent is not participating in FAST, to issue to the Holder a certificate for the number of shares of Common Stock to which the Holder is entitled and register such Common Stock on the Company’s share register or (y) the Transfer Agent is participating in FAST, to credit the Holder’s balance account with DTC such number of shares of Common Stock to which the Holder is entitled upon the Holder’s exercise of this Warrant or (II) a registration statement (which may be the Registration Statement) covering the issuance or resale of the Warrant Shares that are the subject of the Exercise Notice (the “Exercise Notice Warrant Shares”) is not available for the issuance or resale, as applicable, of such Exercise Notice Warrant Shares and (x) the Company fails to promptly, but in no event later than two (2) Business Days after such registration statement becomes unavailable, to so notify the Holder and (y) the Company is unable to deliver the Exercise Notice Warrant Shares electronically without any restrictive legend by crediting such aggregate number of Exercise Notice Warrant Shares to the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit / Withdrawal At Custodian system (the event described in the immediately foregoing clause (II) is hereinafter referred as a “Notice Failure” (provided that no Notice Failure shall be deemed to have occurred if the Exercise Notice Warrant Shares are freely tradeable upon issuance to the Holder notwithstanding the unavailability of a registration statement and such shares do not bear any restrictive legend) and together with the event described in clause (I) above, an “Exercise Failure”), then, in addition to all other remedies available to the Holder, if on or prior to the applicable Share Delivery Date either (I) (x) if the Transfer Agent is not participating in FAST and the Company shall have failed to issue and deliver a certificate to the Holder and register such shares of Common Stock on the Company’s share register or, (y) if the Transfer Agent is participating in FAST and the Company shall have failed to credit the Holder’s balance account with DTC the number of shares of Common Stock to which the Holder is entitled upon the Holder’s exercise hereunder or pursuant to the Company’s obligation pursuant to clause (ii) below, or (II) if a Notice Failure occurs, and if after such date the Holder is required by its broker to purchase (in an open market transaction or otherwise) or the Holder’s brokerage firm otherwise purchases, shares of Common Stock to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the Holder of the Warrant Shares issuable hereunder pursuant to such exercise and which the Holder anticipated receiving upon such exercise (a “Buy-In”), then the Company shall, within five (5) Trading Days after the Holder’s request, (A) pay in cash to the Holder the amount, if any, by which (x) the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the shares of Common Stock so purchased exceeds (y) the amount obtained by multiplying (1) the number of Warrant Shares that the Company was required to deliver to the Holder in connection with the exercise at issue multiplied by (2) the price at which the sell order giving rise to such purchase obligation was executed, and (B) at the option of the Holder, either reinstate the portion of the Warrant and equivalent number of Warrant Shares for which such exercise was not honored (in which case such exercise shall be deemed rescinded) or deliver to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock that would have been issued had the Company timely complied with its exercise and delivery obligations hereunder. For example, if the Holder purchases Common Stock having a total purchase price of $11,000 to cover a Buy-In with respect to an attempted exercise of shares of Common Stock with an aggregate sale price giving rise to such purchase obligation of $10,000, under clause (A) of the immediately preceding sentence the Company shall be required to pay the Holder $1,000. The Holder shall provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Buy-In and, upon request of the Company, evidence of the amount of such loss. Nothing herein shall limit the Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver shares of Common Stock upon exercise of this Warrant as required pursuant to the terms hereof. The Company’s current transfer agent participates in FAST. In the event that the Company changes transfer agents while this Warrant is outstanding, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to select a transfer agent that participates in FAST. While this Warrant is outstanding, the Company shall request its transfer agent to participate in FAST with respect to this Warrant. In addition to the foregoing rights, (i) if the Company fails to deliver the applicable number of Warrant Shares upon an exercise pursuant to Section 1 by the applicable Share Delivery Date, then the Holder shall have the right to rescind such exercise in whole or in part and retain and/or have the Company return, as the case may be, any portion of this Warrant that has not been exercised pursuant to such Exercise Notice; provided that the rescission of an exercise shall not affect the Company’s obligation to make any payments that have accrued prior to the date of such notice pursuant to this Section 1(c) or otherwise, and (ii) if a registration statement (which may be the Registration Statement) covering the issuance or resale of the Warrant Shares that are subject to an Exercise Notice is not available for the issuance or resale, as applicable, of such Exercise Notice Warrant Shares and the Holder has submitted an Exercise Notice prior to receiving notice of the non-availability of such registration statement and the Company has not already delivered the Warrant Shares underlying such Exercise Notice electronically without any restrictive legend by crediting such aggregate number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit / Withdrawal At Custodian system, the Holder shall have the option, by delivery of notice to the Company, to (x) rescind such Exercise Notice in whole or in part and retain or have returned, as the case may be, any portion of this Warrant that has not been exercised pursuant to such Exercise Notice; provided that the rescission of an Exercise Notice shall not affect the Company’s obligation to make any payments that have accrued prior to the date of such notice pursuant to this Section 1(c) or otherwise, and/or (y) subject to the provisions of Section 1(d), switch some or all of such Exercise Notice from a cash exercise to a Cashless Exercise. In addition to the foregoing, but subject in each instance to the limitations set forth in Section 1(i) below, if the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares subject to an Exercise Notice by the third Trading Day following the Share Delivery Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder, in cash, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Warrant Shares subject to such exercise (based on the Weighted Average Price of the Common Stock on the date of the applicable Exercise Notice), $10 per Trading Day (increasing to $20 per Trading Day on the fifth Trading Day after such liquidated damages begin to accrue) for each Trading Day after the Share Delivery Date until such Warrant Shares are delivered or Holder rescinds such exercise.

 

 

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(d)       Cashless Exercise. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, if a registration statement (which may be the Registration Statement) covering the issuance or resale of the applicable Exercise Notice Warrant Shares is not available for the issuance or resale, as applicable, of such Exercise Notice Warrant Shares, then the Holder may, in its sole discretion, exercise this Warrant in whole or in part (in increments of 25,000 Warrant Shares in the case of a partial exercise of this Warrant) and, in lieu of making the cash payment otherwise contemplated to be made to the Company upon such exercise in payment of the Aggregate Exercise Price, elect instead to receive upon such exercise the “Net Number” of shares of Common Stock determined according to the following formula (a “Cashless Exercise”):

 

Net Number = (A x B) - (A x C)

B

 

For purposes of the foregoing formula:

 

A= the total number of shares with respect to which this Warrant is then being exercised.

 

B= as applicable: (i) the Closing Sale Price of the Common Stock on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Exercise Notice if such Exercise Notice is (1) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof on a day that is not a Trading Day, (2) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof on a Trading Day prior to the opening of “regular trading hours” (as defined in Rule 600(b)(68) of Regulation NMS promulgated under the federal securities laws) on such Trading Day, or (3) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof during “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day, or (ii) the Closing Sale Price of the Common Stock on the date of the applicable Exercise Notice if the date of such Exercise Notice is a Trading Day and such Exercise Notice is both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof after the close of “regular trading hours” on such Trading Day.

 

C= the Exercise Price then in effect for the applicable Warrant Shares at the time of such exercise.

 

 

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If Warrant Shares are issued in such a cashless exercise, the Company acknowledges and agrees that in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Warrant Shares shall take on the registered characteristics of the Warrants being exercised, and the holding period of the Warrants being exercised may be tacked on to the holding period of the Warrant Shares. The Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 1(d).  Without limiting the rights of a Holder to receive Warrant Shares on a “cashless exercise,” and to receive the cash payments contemplated pursuant to Sections 1(c) and 4(b), in no event will the Company be required to net cash settle a Warrant exercise. Any Cashless Exercise of this Warrant shall have the effect of lowering the outstanding number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder by an amount equal to the number of Warrant Shares that would be issuable upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms of this Warrant if such exercise were by means of a cash exercise rather than a Cashless Exercise and not the number of Warrant Shares actually received by the Holder.

 

(e)       Disputes. In the case of a dispute as to the determination of the Exercise Price or the arithmetic calculation of the Warrant Shares, the Company shall promptly issue to the Holder the number of Warrant Shares that are not disputed and resolve such dispute in accordance with Section 11.

 

 

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(f)        Beneficial Ownership. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company shall not effect the exercise of any portion of this Warrant, and the Holder shall not have the right to exercise any portion of this Warrant, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Warrant and any such exercise shall be null and void and treated as if never made, to the extent that after giving effect to such exercise, the Holder together with the other Attribution Parties collectively would beneficially own in the aggregate in excess of 4.99% (the “Maximum Percentage”) of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise. For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and the other Attribution Parties shall include the number of shares of Common Stock held by the Holder and all other Attribution Parties plus the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant with respect to which the determination of such sentence is being made, but shall exclude the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (A) exercise of the remaining, unexercised portion of this Warrant beneficially owned by the Holder or any of the other Attribution Parties and (B) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any convertible notes or convertible preferred stock or warrants, including the other Warrants) beneficially owned by the Holder or any other Attribution Party subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained in this Section 1(f). For purposes of this Section 1(f), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”). For purposes of this Warrant, in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock the Holder may acquire upon the exercise of this Warrant without exceeding the Maximum Percentage, the Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (x) the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K or other public filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), as the case may be, (y) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (z) any other written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (the “Reported Outstanding Share Number”). If the Company receives an Exercise Notice from the Holder at a time when the actual number of outstanding shares of Common Stock is less than the Reported Outstanding Share Number, the Company shall (i) notify the Holder in writing of the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding and, to the extent that such Exercise Notice would otherwise cause the Holder’s beneficial ownership, as determined pursuant to this Section 1(f), to exceed the Maximum Percentage, the Holder must notify the Company of a reduced number of Warrant Shares to be purchased pursuant to such Exercise Notice (the number of shares by which such purchase is reduced, the “Reduction Shares”) and (ii) as soon as reasonably practicable, the Company shall return to the Holder the Aggregate Exercise Price (or applicable portion thereof) paid by the Holder for the Reduction Shares. For any reason at any time, upon the written or oral request of the Holder, the Company shall within one (1) Business Day confirm orally and in writing or by electronic mail to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Warrant, by the Holder and any other Attribution Party since the date as of which the Reported Outstanding Share Number was reported. In the event that the issuance of Common Stock to the Holder upon exercise of this Warrant results in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties being deemed to beneficially own, in the aggregate, more than the Maximum Percentage of the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock (as determined under Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act), the number of shares so issued by which the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties’ aggregate beneficial ownership exceeds the Maximum Percentage (the “Excess Shares”) shall be deemed null and void and shall be cancelled ab initio, and the Holder shall not have the power to vote or to transfer the Excess Shares. As soon as reasonably practicable after the issuance of the Excess Shares has been deemed null and void, the Company shall return to the Holder the Aggregate Exercise Price (or applicable portion thereof) paid by the Holder for the Excess Shares. Upon delivery of a written notice to the Company, the Holder may from time to time increase or decrease the Maximum Percentage to any other percentage not in excess of 4.99% as specified in such notice; provided that (i) any such increase in the Maximum Percentage will not be effective until the sixty-first (61st) day after such notice is delivered to the Company and (ii) any such increase or decrease will apply only to the Holder and the other Attribution Parties and not to any other holder of Warrants that is not an Attribution Party of the Holder. For purposes of clarity, the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the terms of this Warrant in excess of the Maximum Percentage shall not be deemed to be beneficially owned by the Holder for any purpose including for purposes of Section 13(d) or Rule 16a-1(a)(1) of the 1934 Act. No prior inability to exercise this Warrant pursuant to this paragraph shall have any effect on the applicability of the provisions of this paragraph with respect to any subsequent determination of exercisability. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 1(f) to the extent necessary to correct this paragraph or any portion of this paragraph which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended beneficial ownership limitation contained in this Section 1(f) or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitation contained in this paragraph may not be waived and shall apply to a successor holder of this Warrant. The Holder hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Company shall be entitled to rely on the representations and other information set forth in any Exercise Notice and shall not be required to independently verify whether any exercise of this Warrant would cause the Holder (together with the other Attribution Parties) to collectively beneficially own in excess of the Maximum Percentage of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding after giving effect to such exercise or otherwise trigger the provisions of this Section 1(f).

 

 

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(g)       Required Reserve Amount.  So long as this Warrant remains outstanding, the Company shall at all times keep reserved for issuance under this Warrant a number of shares of Common Stock at least equal to 100% of the maximum number of shares of Common Stock as shall be necessary to satisfy the Company’s obligation to issue shares of Common Stock under the Warrants then outstanding (without regard to any limitations on exercise) (the “Required Reserve Amount”); provided that at no time shall the number of shares of Common Stock reserved pursuant to this Section 1(g) be reduced other than in connection with any exercise of Warrants or such other event covered by Section 2(c) below.  The Required Reserve Amount (including, without limitation, each increase in the number of shares so reserved) shall be allocated pro rata among the holders of the Warrants based on the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of Warrants held by each holder thereof on the Issuance Date (without regard to any limitations on exercise) (the “Authorized Share Allocation”). In the event that a holder shall sell or otherwise transfer any of such holder’s Warrants, each transferee shall be allocated a pro rata portion of such holder’s Authorized Share Allocation. Any shares of Common Stock reserved and allocated to any Person which ceases to hold any Warrants shall be allocated to the remaining holders of Warrants, pro rata based on the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants then held by such holders thereof (without regard to any limitations on exercise).

 

(h)       Insufficient Authorized Shares. If at any time while this Warrant remains outstanding the Company does not have a sufficient number of authorized and unreserved shares of Common Stock to satisfy its obligation to reserve for issuance the Required Reserve Amount (an “Authorized Share Failure”), then the Company shall promptly take all action reasonably necessary to increase the Company’s authorized shares of Common Stock to an amount sufficient to allow the Company to reserve the Required Reserve Amount for this Warrant then outstanding. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, as soon as practicable after the date of the occurrence of an Authorized Share Failure, but in no event later than ninety (90) days after the occurrence of such Authorized Share Failure, the Company shall hold a meeting of its stockholders for the approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock. In connection with such meeting, the Company shall provide each stockholder with a proxy statement and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to solicit its stockholders’ approval of such increase in authorized shares of Common Stock and the management of the Company shall recommend to the board of directors that it recommend to the stockholders that they approve such proposal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any such Authorized Share Failure, if the Company is able to obtain the written consent of a majority of the shares of its issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock to approve the increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock, the Company may satisfy this obligation by obtaining such consent and submitting for filing with the SEC an Information Statement on Schedule 14C. In addition to the foregoing, in the event of any Authorized Share Failure that results in the failure of the Company to deliver any shares of Common Stock that would have otherwise been deliverable pursuant to an Exercise Notice (such shares the “Authorized Shares Failure Shares”), (1) the Company will promptly pay to the Holder, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, cash in an amount equal (i) to the product of (x) the number of such Authorized Shares Failure Shares; and (y) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on the date the Holder delivered the applicable Exercise Notice hereunder (or, if such date is not a VWAP Trading Day, the immediately preceding VWAP Trading Day), minus (ii) if such exercise is not a cashless exercise the Aggregate Exercise Price applicable to such Authorized Shares Failure Shares, to the extent not previously paid; and (2) to the extent the Holder purchases (in an open market transaction or otherwise) shares of Common Stock to deliver in settlement of a sale by the Holder of such Authorized Shares Failure Shares, the Company will reimburse the Holder for (x) any brokerage commissions and other out-of-pocket expenses, if any, of the Holder incurred in connection with such purchases and (y) the excess, if any, of (A) the aggregate purchase price of such purchases over (B) an amount equal to (i) the product of (I) the number of such Authorized Shares Failure Shares purchased by the Holder; and (II) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on the date the Holder delivered the applicable Exercise Notice hereunder (or, if such date is not a VWAP Trading Day, the immediately preceding VWAP Trading Day), minus (ii) if such exercise is not a cashless exercise, the Aggregate Exercise Price applicable to such Authorized Shares Failure Shares, to the extent not previously paid.

 

 

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(i)         Liquidated Damages Limitations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, (i) with respect to any particular Exercise Notice, the Holder shall not be entitled to recover any liquidated damages from the Company under Section 1(c) above in connection with any failure to deliver any Exercise Notice Warrant Shares to the Holder subject to such Exercise Notice until the aggregate liquidated damages for which the Company would otherwise be liable in respect of all failures to deliver Exercise Notice Warrant Shares hereunder (in the absence of this limitation) exceeds $25,000 (the “LD Threshold”), after which the Holder shall be paid the aggregate amount of all such liquidated damages in respect of all such failures to deliver Exercise Notice Warrant Shares hereunder from the first dollar thereof (including the amount of the LD Threshold), and (ii) the maximum aggregate liquidated damages (cumulatively, inclusive of any and all liquidated damages under Section 1(c)) for which the Company will be liable will in no event exceed the LD Cap.

 

(j)         Taxes. For income tax purposes, the Holder agrees that the Company may withhold from any amounts payable to the Holder or its permitted assignee or permitted transferee any taxes to be withheld from such amounts; provided that the Company shall reasonably cooperate with the Holder to reduce or eliminate the amounts required to be withheld.

 

2.             ADJUSTMENT OF EXERCISE PRICE AND NUMBER OF WARRANT SHARES. The Exercise Price and the number of Warrant Shares shall be adjusted from time to time as follows:

 

(a)        Intentionally omitted.

 

(b)       Voluntary Adjustment by Company. The Company may at any time during the term of this Warrant reduce the then-current Exercise Price to any amount and for any period of time deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

(c)        Adjustment Upon Subdivision or Combination of Common Stock. If the Company at any time on or after the Subscription Date subdivides (by any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares, the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such subdivision will be proportionately reduced and the number of Warrant Shares will be proportionately increased. If the Company at any time on or after the Subscription Date combines (by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such combination will be proportionately increased and the number of Warrant Shares will be proportionately decreased. Any adjustment under this Section 2(c) shall become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.

 

 

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3.            RIGHTS UPON DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 2 above, if, on or after the Subscription Date and on or prior to the Expiration Date, the Company shall declare or make any dividend or other distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of shares of Common Stock, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including, without limitation, any distribution of cash, stock or other securities, property, options, evidence of indebtedness or any other assets by way of a dividend, spin-off, reclassification, corporate rearrangement, scheme of arrangement or other similar transaction) (a “Distribution”), at any time after the issuance of this Warrant, then, in each such case, the Holder shall be entitled to participate in such Distribution to the same extent that the Holder would have participated therein if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations or restrictions on exercise of this Warrant, including without limitation, the Maximum Percentage) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for such Distribution, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the participation in such Distribution (provided, however, that to the extent that the Holder's right to participate in any such Distribution would result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Distribution to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such Distribution (and beneficial ownership) to such extent) and the portion of such Distribution shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of the Holder until such time or times as its right thereto would not result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, at which time or times the Holder shall be granted such Distribution (and any Distributions declared or made on such initial Distribution or on any subsequent Distribution held similarly in abeyance) to the same extent as if there had been no such limitation).

 

4.             PURCHASE RIGHTS; FUNDAMENTAL TRANSACTIONS.

 

(a)        Purchase Rights. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 2 above, if at any time on or after the Subscription Date and on or prior to the Expiration Date the Company grants, issues or sells any Options, Convertible Securities or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to the record holders of any class of Common Stock (the “Purchase Rights”), then the Holder will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which the Holder could have acquired if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations or restrictions on exercise of this Warrant, including without limitation, the Maximum Percentage) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights (provided, however, that to the extent that the Holder's right to participate in any such Purchase Right would result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Purchase Right to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such Common Stock as a result of such Purchase Right (and beneficial ownership) to such extent) and such Purchase Right to such extent shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of the Holder until such time or times as its right thereto would not result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, at which time or times the Holder shall be granted such right (and any Purchase Right granted, issued or sold on such initial Purchase Right or on any subsequent Purchase Right to be held similarly in abeyance) to the same extent as if there had been no such limitation.

 

 

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(b)       Fundamental Transaction. In the event that the Company enters into a Fundamental Transaction, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Holder in exchange for this Warrant a security of the Successor Entity evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to this Warrant, including, without limitation, which is exercisable for a corresponding number of shares of capital stock equivalent to the shares of Common Stock acquirable and receivable upon exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant) prior to such Fundamental Transaction, and with an exercise price which applies the exercise price hereunder to such shares of capital stock (but taking into account the relative value of the shares of Common Stock pursuant to such Fundamental Transaction and the value of such shares of capital stock, such adjustments to the number of shares of capital stock and such exercise price being for the purpose of protecting the economic value of this Warrant immediately prior to the consummation of such Fundamental Transaction) (the “Successor Entity Security”). Upon the consummation of each Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall succeed to, and be substituted for the Company (so that from and after the date of the applicable Fundamental Transaction, the provisions of this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to the Successor Entity), and may exercise every right and power of the Company and shall assume all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as the Company herein. Upon consummation of each Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity to deliver to the Holder confirmation that there shall be issued upon exercise of this Warrant at any time after the consummation of the applicable Fundamental Transaction, in lieu of the shares of Common Stock (or other securities, cash, assets or other property (except such items still issuable under Sections 3 and 4(a) above, which shall continue to be receivable thereafter)) issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant prior to the applicable Fundamental Transaction, such shares of common stock (or its equivalent) of the Successor Entity (including its Parent Entity) that the Holder would have been entitled to receive upon the happening of the applicable Fundamental Transaction had this Warrant been exercised immediately prior to the applicable Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant), as adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this Warrant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and without limiting Section 1(f) hereof, the Holder may elect, at its sole option, by delivery of written notice to the Company to waive this Section 4(b) to permit the Fundamental Transaction without the assumption of this Warrant. In addition to and not in substitution for any other rights hereunder, prior to the consummation of each Fundamental Transaction pursuant to which holders of shares of Common Stock are entitled to receive securities or other assets with respect to or in exchange for shares of Common Stock (a “Corporate Event”), the Company shall make appropriate provision to provide the Holder with the right to receive upon an exercise of this Warrant at any time after the consummation of the applicable Fundamental Transaction but prior to the Expiration Date, in lieu of the shares of the Common Stock (or other securities, cash, assets or other property (except such items still issuable under Sections 3 and 4(a) above, which shall continue to be receivable thereafter)) issuable upon the exercise of the Warrant prior to such Fundamental Transaction, such shares of stock, securities, cash, assets or any other property whatsoever (including warrants or other purchase or subscription rights) (collectively, the “Corporate Event Consideration”) that the Holder would have been entitled to receive upon the happening of the applicable Fundamental Transaction had this Warrant been exercised immediately prior to the applicable Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant). The provision made pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Holder. The provisions of this Section 4(b) shall apply similarly and equally to successive Fundamental Transactions and Corporate Events. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Change of Control, at the request of the Holder delivered before the 30th day after public disclosure of the consummation of such Change of Control by the Company pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC, the Company (or the Successor Entity) shall purchase this Warrant from the Holder by paying to the Holder, within ten (10) Business Days after such request (or, if later, on the effective date of the Change of Control), an amount equal to the Black Scholes Value of the remaining unexercised portion of this Warrant on the effective date of such Change of Control, payable in cash; provided, however, that, if the Change of Control is not within the Company's control, including not approved by the Company's Board of Directors, Holder shall only be entitled to receive from the Company or any Successor Entity, as of the date of consummation of such Change of Control, the same type or form of consideration (and in the same proportion), at the Black Scholes Value of the unexercised portion of this Warrant, that is being offered and paid to the holders of Common Stock of the Company in connection with the Change of Control, whether that consideration be in the form of cash, stock or any combination thereof, or whether the holders of Common Stock are given the choice to receive from among alternative forms of consideration in connection with the Change of Control; provided, further, that if holder of Common Stock are not offered or paid any consideration in such Change of Control, such holders of Common Stock will be deemed to have received common stock of the Successor Entity (which entity may be the Company following such Change of Control) in such Change of Control.

 

 

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5.            NONCIRCUMVENTION. The Company will not, by amendment of its Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, scheme of arrangement, dissolution, issuance or sale of securities, or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, and will at all times in good faith carry out all of the provisions of this Warrant. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company (i) shall not increase the par value of any shares of Common Stock receivable upon the exercise of this Warrant above the Exercise Price then in effect, (ii) shall take all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Warrant, and (iii) shall, so long as any of the Warrants are outstanding, take all action necessary to reserve and keep available out of its authorized and unissued shares of Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting the exercise of the Warrants, the number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be necessary to effect the exercise of the Warrants then outstanding (without regard to any limitations on exercise).

 

6.             WARRANT HOLDER NOT DEEMED A STOCKHOLDER. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the Holder, solely in such Person’s capacity as a holder of this Warrant, shall not be entitled to vote or receive dividends or be deemed the holder of capital stock of the Company for any purpose, nor shall anything contained in this Warrant be construed to confer upon the Holder, solely in such Person’s capacity as the Holder of this Warrant, any of the rights of a stockholder of the Company or any right to vote, give or withhold consent to any corporate action (whether any reorganization, issue of stock, reclassification of stock, consolidation, merger, conveyance or otherwise), receive notice of meetings, receive dividends or subscription rights, or otherwise, prior to the issuance to the Holder of the Warrant Shares which such Person is then entitled to receive upon the due exercise of this Warrant. In addition, nothing contained in this Warrant shall be construed as imposing any liabilities on the Holder to purchase any securities (upon exercise of this Warrant or otherwise) or as a stockholder of the Company, whether such liabilities are asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company. Notwithstanding this Section 6, the Company shall provide the Holder with copies of the same notices and other information given to the stockholders of the Company generally, contemporaneously with the giving thereof to the stockholders.

 

7.             REISSUANCE OF WARRANTS.

 

(a)        Transfer of Warrant. If this Warrant is to be transferred, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company, together with funds sufficient to pay any transfer taxes in connection with the making of such transfer, whereupon such compliance the Company will forthwith issue and deliver upon the order of the Holder a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)), registered as the Holder may request, representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares being transferred by the Holder and, if less than the total number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant is being transferred, a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)) to the Holder representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares not being transferred. The Company shall not be obligated to pay any tax which may be payable with respect to any transfer (or deemed transfer) arising in connection with the registration of any certificates for Warrant Shares or Warrants in the name of any Person other than the Holder.

 

(b)        Lost, Stolen or Mutilated Warrant. Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant, and, in the case of loss, theft or destruction, of any indemnification undertaking by the Holder to the Company in customary form (but without the obligation to post a bond) and, in the case of mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, the Company shall execute and deliver to the Holder a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)) representing the right to purchase the Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant.

 

 

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(c)        Exchangeable for Multiple Warrants. This Warrant is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by the Holder at the principal office of the Company, for a new Warrant or Warrants (in accordance with Section 7(d)) representing in the aggregate the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant, and each such new Warrant will represent the right to purchase such portion of such Warrant Shares as is designated by the Holder at the time of such surrender.

 

(d)        Issuance of New Warrants. Whenever the Company is required to issue a new Warrant pursuant to the terms of this Warrant, such new Warrant (i) shall be of like tenor with this Warrant, (ii) shall represent, as indicated on the face of such new Warrant, the right to purchase the Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant (or in the case of a new Warrant being issued pursuant to Section 7(a) or Section 7(c), the Warrant Shares designated by the Holder which, when added to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying the other new Warrants issued in connection with such issuance, does not exceed the number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant), (iii) shall have an issuance date, as indicated on the face of such new Warrant which is the same as the Issuance Date, and (iv) shall have the same rights and conditions as this Warrant.

 

8.            NOTICES. Whenever notice is required to be given under this Warrant, including, without limitation, an Exercise Notice, unless otherwise provided herein, such notice shall be given in writing, (i) if delivered (a) from within the domestic United States, by first-class registered or certified airmail, or nationally recognized overnight express courier, postage prepaid, or by electronic mail or (b) from outside the United States, by International Federal Express, or by electronic mail, and (ii) will be deemed given (A) if delivered by first-class registered or certified mail domestic, three (3) Business Days after so mailed, (B) if delivered by nationally recognized overnight carrier, one (1) Business Day after so mailed, (C) if delivered by International Federal Express, two (2) Business Days after so mailed and (D) at the time of transmission, if delivered by electronic mail to each of the email addresses specified in this Section 8 prior to 5:00 p.m. (New York time) on a Trading Day, and (E) the next Trading Day after the date of transmission, if delivered by electronic mail to each of the email addresses specified in this Section 8 on a day that is not a Trading Day or later than 5:00 p.m. (New York time) on any Trading Day, and will be delivered and addressed as follows:

 

(i) if to the Company, to:

Tellurian Inc.
1201 Louisiana Street

Suite 3100

Houston, TX 77002
Attention: Legal

Email: legal.notices@tellurianinc.com

 

(ii) if to the Holder, at such address or other contact information delivered by the Holder to Company or as is on the books and records of the Company (provided that, with respect to the Holder, such notice may only be delivered via electronic mail or facsimile),

 

With a copy (for informational purposes only) to:

 

Latham & Watkins LLP

12670 High Bluff Drive

San Diego, CA 92130

Telephone: (858) 509-8427

Attention: Michael E. Sullivan, Esq.

Email: michael.sullivan@lw.com

 

 

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The Company shall provide the Holder with prompt written notice of all actions taken pursuant to this Warrant (other than issuances of shares of Common Stock upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms hereof), including in reasonable detail a description of such action and the reason therefor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will give written notice to the Holder (i) promptly upon any adjustment of the Exercise Price, setting forth in reasonable detail, and certifying, the calculation of such adjustment, (ii) at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date on which the Company closes its books or the applicable record date (A) with respect to any dividend or distribution upon the shares of Common Stock, (B) with respect to any grants, issuances or sales of any Options, Convertible Securities or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property made pro rata to holders of shares of Common Stock or (C) for determining rights to vote with respect to any Fundamental Transaction, dissolution or liquidation and (iii) ten (10) Business Days (or such shorter period as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances if the Company does not have 10 Business Days’ prior notice) prior to the consummation of any Fundamental Transaction; provided in each case that such information shall be made known to the public prior to or in conjunction with such notice being provided to the Holder, but only to the extent the information in such notice constitutes material non-public information regarding the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

 

9.             AMENDMENT AND WAIVER. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Warrant may only be amended, modified or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by each party hereto. No waiver by the Company or the Holder of any of the provisions hereof shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the party so waiving. No waiver by any party shall operate or be construed as a waiver in respect of any failure, breach or default not expressly identified by such written waiver, whether of a similar or different character, and whether occurring before or after that waiver. No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any rights, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Warrant shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.

 

10.           GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION; JURY TRIAL. This Warrant shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Warrant shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of New York. Each party hereto hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in The City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that such party is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper. Each party hereto hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof to such party at the address set forth with respect to such party in Section 8 above or such other address as such party subsequently delivers to the other party and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any manner permitted by law. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or operate to preclude a party hereto from bringing suit or taking other legal action against the other party hereto in any other jurisdiction to collect on its obligations or to enforce a judgment or other court ruling in favor of such party. If either party shall commence an action, suit or proceeding to enforce any provisions of this Warrant, the prevailing party in such action, suit or proceeding shall be reimbursed by the other party for their reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred with the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such action or proceeding. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS WARRANT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

 

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11.           DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the case of a dispute as to the determination of the Exercise Price or the arithmetic calculation of the Warrant Shares, the Company shall submit the disputed determinations or arithmetic calculations via electronic mail within two (2) Business Days of receipt of the Exercise Notice or other event giving rise to such dispute, as the case may be, to the Holder. If the Holder and the Company are unable to agree upon such determination or calculation of the Exercise Price or the Warrant Shares within three (3) Business Days of such disputed determination or arithmetic calculation being submitted to the Holder, then the Company shall, within two (2) Business Days submit via electronic mail (a) the disputed determination of the Exercise Price to an independent, reputable investment bank selected by the Company and approved by the Holder or (b) the disputed arithmetic calculation of the Warrant Shares to the Company’s independent, outside accountant. The Company shall cause at its expense the investment bank or the accountant, as the case may be, to perform the determinations or calculations and notify the Company and the Holder of the results no later than ten (10) Business Days from the time it receives the disputed determinations or calculations. Such investment bank’s or accountant’s determination or calculation, as the case may be, shall be binding upon all parties absent demonstrable error.

 

12.           REMEDIES, OTHER OBLIGATIONS, BREACHES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. The remedies provided in this Warrant shall be cumulative and in addition to all other remedies available under this Warrant and any other Transaction Documents, at law or in equity (including a decree of specific performance and/or other injunctive relief), and nothing herein shall limit the rights of the Holder or the Company to pursue actual damages for any failure by the other party to comply with the terms of this Warrant. Each of the Company and the Holder acknowledges that a breach by such party of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the other party and that the remedy at law for any such breach may be inadequate. The Company and the Holder therefore agree that, in the event of any such breach or threatened breach, the other party shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

 

 

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13.           TRANSFER. Subject to transfer conditions referred to in the terms and conditions of the Securities Purchase Agreement, this Warrant and the Warrant Shares may be offered for sale, sold, transferred, pledged or assigned without the consent of the Company in accordance with Section 7(a).

 

14.           Securities Purchase Agreement. This Warrant and all Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant are and shall become subject to, and have the benefit of, the Securities Purchase Agreement, and the Holder shall be required, for so long as the Holder holds this Warrant or any Warrant Shares, to become and remain a party to the Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

15.           SEVERABILITY; CONSTRUCTION; HEADINGS. If any provision of this Warrant is prohibited by law or otherwise determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the provision that would otherwise be prohibited, invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed amended to apply to the broadest extent that it would be valid and enforceable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Warrant so long as this Warrant as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter hereof and the prohibited nature, invalidity or unenforceability of the provision(s) in question does not substantially impair the respective expectations or reciprocal obligations of the parties or the practical realization of the benefits that would otherwise be conferred upon the parties. The parties will endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s) with a valid provision(s), the effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s). This Warrant shall be deemed to be jointly drafted by the Company and the Holder and shall not be construed against any Person as the drafter hereof. The headings of this Warrant are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Warrant.

 

16.           DISCLOSURE. Upon delivery by the Company to the Holder (or receipt by the Company from the Holder) of any notice in accordance with the terms of this Warrant, unless the Company has in good faith determined that the matters relating to such notice do not constitute material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its subsidiaries, the Company shall contemporaneously with any such notice delivery date, publicly disclose such material, non-public information on a Current Report on Form 8-K or otherwise. In the event that the Company believes that a notice contains material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its subsidiaries, the Company so shall indicate to the Holder in writing contemporaneously with the delivery of such notice (or promptly following receipt of such notice from the Holder, as applicable), and in the absence of any such written indication, the Holder shall be allowed to presume that all matters relating to such notice do not constitute material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

 

17.           ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Warrant, together with the Securities Purchase Agreement, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties to this Warrant with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. In the event of any inconsistency between the statements in the body of this Warrant and the Securities Purchase, the statements in the body of this Warrant shall control.

 

 

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18.           ABSENCE OF TRADING AND DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Holder is not a fiduciary or agent of the Company and that the Holder shall have no obligation to (a) maintain the confidentiality of any information provided by the Company or (b) refrain from trading any securities while in possession of such information in the absence of a written non-disclosure agreement signed by the Holder that explicitly provides for such confidentiality and trading restrictions. In the absence of such an executed, written non-disclosure agreement, the Company acknowledges that the Holder may freely trade in any securities issued by the Company, may possess and use any information provided by the Company in connection with such trading activity, and may disclose any such information to any third party.

 

19.           COUNTERPARTS. This Warrant may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Warrant delivered by facsimile, e-mail or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Warrant.

 

20.           CERTAIN DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Warrant, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

(a)      “Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, is in control of, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” of a Person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the exercise of voting power, by contract or otherwise.

 

(e)      Attribution Parties” means, collectively, the following Persons and entities: (i) any investment vehicle, including, any funds, feeder funds or managed accounts, currently, or from time to time after the Subscription Date, directly or indirectly managed or advised by the Holder’s investment manager or any of its Affiliates or principals, (ii) any direct or indirect Affiliates of the Holder or any of the foregoing, (iii) any Person acting or who could be deemed to be acting as a Group together with the Holder or any of the foregoing and (iv) any other Persons whose beneficial ownership of the Company’s Common Stock would or could be aggregated with the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties for purposes of Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act. For clarity, the purpose of the foregoing is to subject collectively the Holder and all other Attribution Parties to the Maximum Percentage.

 

(f)       Black Scholes Value” means the value of this Warrant based on the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model obtained from the “OV” function on Bloomberg determined as of the day immediately following the first public announcement of the applicable Change of Control, or, if the Change of Control is not publicly announced, the date the Change of Control is consummated, for pricing purposes and reflecting (i) a risk-free interest rate corresponding to the U.S. Treasury rate for a period equal to the remaining term of this Warrant as of such date of request, (ii) an expected volatility equal to 100%, (iii) the underlying price per share used in such calculation shall be the highest Weighted Average Price during the five (5) Trading Days immediately prior to the consummation of such Change of Control, (iv) a remaining option time equal to the time between the date of the public announcement of the applicable Change of Control and the Expiration Date, and (v) a zero cost of borrow.

 

 

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(g)      Bloomberg” means Bloomberg Financial Markets.

 

(h)      Business Day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in The City of New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed.

 

(i)       Capital Stock” of any Person means any and all shares of, warrants or options or similar securities that provide a right to purchase or acquire, the equity of such Person, but excluding any debt securities convertible into such equity.

 

(j)       Change of Control” means any Fundamental Transaction other than (i) any reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification of the Common Stock in which holders of the Company’s voting power immediately prior to such reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification continue after such reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification to hold publicly traded securities and, directly or indirectly, are, in all material respects, the holders of the voting power of the surviving entity (or entities with the authority or voting power to elect the members of the board of directors (or their equivalent if other than a corporation) of such entity or entities) after such reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification, (ii) pursuant to a migratory merger effected solely for the purpose of changing the jurisdiction of incorporation of the Company or (iii) a merger in connection with a bona fide acquisition by the Company of any Person or a merger of equals in which (x) the gross consideration paid, directly or indirectly, by the Company in such acquisition is not greater than 50% of the Company’s market capitalization as calculated on the date of the announcement of such merger and (y) such merger does not contemplate a change to the identity of a majority of the board of directors of the Company. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any transaction or series of transaction that, directly or indirectly, results in the Company or the Successor Entity not having Common Stock or common stock, as applicable, registered under the 1934 Act and listed on an Eligible Market shall be deemed a Change of Control.

 

(k)     Closing Bid Price” and “Closing Sale Price” means, for any security as of any date, the last closing bid price and last closing trade price, respectively, for such security on the Principal Market, as reported by Bloomberg, or, if the Principal Market begins to operate on an extended hours basis and does not designate the closing bid price or the closing trade price, as the case may be, then the last bid price or the last trade price, respectively, of such security prior to 4:00:00 p.m., New York time, as reported by Bloomberg, or, if the Principal Market is not the principal securities exchange or trading market for such security, the last closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, of such security on the principal securities exchange or trading market where such security is listed or traded as reported by Bloomberg, or if the foregoing do not apply, the last closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, of such security in the over-the-counter market on the electronic bulletin board for such security as reported by Bloomberg, or, if no closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, is reported for such security by Bloomberg, the average of the bid prices, or the ask prices, respectively, of any market makers for such security as reported in the OTC Link or on the “pink sheets” by OTC Markets Group Inc. (formerly Pink Sheets LLC). If the Closing Bid Price or the Closing Sale Price cannot be calculated for a security on a particular date on any of the foregoing bases, the Closing Bid Price or the Closing Sale Price, as the case may be, of such security on such date shall be the fair market value as mutually determined by the Company and the Holder. If the Company and the Holder are unable to agree upon the fair market value of such security, then such dispute shall be resolved pursuant to Section 11. All such determinations to be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or other similar transaction during the applicable calculation period.

 

 

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(l)       Common Stock” means (i) the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, and (ii) any Capital Stock into which such Common Stock shall have been changed or any Capital Stock resulting from a reclassification of such Common Stock.

 

(m)     Convertible Securities” means any capital stock or other security of the Company or any of its subsidiaries (other than Options) that is at any time and under any circumstances directly or indirectly convertible into, exercisable or exchangeable for, or which otherwise entitles the holder thereof to acquire, any capital stock or other security of the Company (including, without limitation, shares of Common Stock) or any of its subsidiaries.

 

(n)      Daily VWAP” means, for any VWAP Trading Day, the per share volume-weighted average price of the Common Stock as displayed under the heading “Bloomberg VWAP” on Bloomberg page “TELL <EQUITY> VAP” (or, if such page is not available, its equivalent successor page) in respect of the period from the scheduled open of trading until the scheduled close of trading of the primary trading session on such VWAP Trading Day (or, if such volume-weighted average price is unavailable, the market value of one share of Common Stock on such VWAP Trading Day, determined, using a volume-weighted average price method, by a nationally recognized independent investment banking firm selected by the Company). The Daily VWAP will be determined without regard to after-hours trading or any other trading outside of the regular trading session.

 

(o)      Eligible Market” means The Nasdaq Capital Market, the NYSE American LLC, The Nasdaq Global Select Market, The Nasdaq Global Market or The New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

 

(p)      Expiration Date” means the date that is sixty (60) months after the Initial Exercisability Date or, if such date falls on a day other than a Business Day or on which trading does not take place on the Principal Market, the next day on which such trading occurs.

 

 

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(q)      Fundamental Transaction” means (A) that the Company shall, directly or indirectly, including through subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, (i) consolidate or merge with or into (whether or not the Company is the surviving corporation) another Subject Entity, or (ii) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Company and its subsidiaries (taken as a whole) to one or more Subject Entities, or (iii) make, or allow one or more Subject Entities to make, or allow the Company to be subject to or have its shares of Common Stock be subject to or party to one or more Subject Entities making, a purchase, tender or exchange offer that is accepted by the holders of at least either (x) 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (y) 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entities making or party to, such purchase, tender or exchange offer were not outstanding; or (z) such number of shares of Common Stock such that all Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entity making or party to, such purchase, tender or exchange offer, become collectively the beneficial owners (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act) of at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, or (iv) consummate a stock purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off or scheme of arrangement) with one or more Subject Entities whereby all such Subject Entities, individually or in the aggregate, acquire, either (x) at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (y) at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all the Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entity making or party to, such stock purchase agreement or other business combination were not outstanding; or (z) such number of shares of Common Stock such that the Subject Entities become collectively the beneficial owners (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act) of at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, or (v) reorganize, recapitalize or reclassify its shares of Common Stock, (B) that the Company shall, directly or indirectly, including through subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, allow any Subject Entity individually or the Subject Entities in the aggregate to be or become the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act), directly or indirectly, whether through acquisition, purchase, assignment, conveyance, tender, tender offer, exchange, reduction in outstanding shares of Common Stock, merger, consolidation, business combination, reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off, scheme of arrangement, reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification or otherwise in any manner whatsoever, of either (x) at least 50% of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, (y) at least 50% of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock not held by all such Subject Entities as of the Subscription Date calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all such Subject Entities were not outstanding, or (z) a percentage of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock or other equity securities of the Company sufficient to allow such Subject Entities to effect a statutory short form merger or other transaction requiring other stockholders of the Company to surrender their Common Stock without approval of the stockholders of the Company or (C) directly or indirectly, including through subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, the issuance of or the entering into any other instrument or transaction structured in a manner to circumvent, or that circumvents, the intent of this definition in which case this definition shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this definition to the extent necessary to correct this definition or any portion of this definition which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended treatment of such instrument or transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Fundamental Transaction” shall not include transactions consisting solely of issuances of equity interests in Driftwood Holdings LP (f/k/a Driftwood Holdings LLC), a Delaware limited partnership, or any successor entity thereto, or any related reorganizations or contributions of assets comprising the Driftwood LNG terminal, in connection with the financing of the construction of the Driftwood LNG terminal pursuant to a final investment decision in respect thereof.

 

 

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(r)       Group” means a “group” as that term is used in Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act and as defined in Rule 13d-5 thereunder.

 

(s)      LD Cap” means an amount equal to (a) $1,000,000, multiplied by (b) a fraction (i) the numerator of which is the initial total number of Warrant Shares in respect of which this Warrant may be exercised as of the Issuance Date, and (ii) the denominator of which is 20,000,000, in each case, as proportionately adjusted in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 hereof.

 

(t)       Options” means any rights, warrants or options to subscribe for or purchase shares of Common Stock or Convertible Securities.

 

(u)      Parent Entity” of a Person means an entity that, directly or indirectly, controls the applicable Person, including such entity whose common stock or equivalent equity security is quoted or listed on an Eligible Market (or, if so elected by the Holder, any other market, exchange or quotation system), or, if there is more than one such Person or such entity, the Person or such entity designated by the Holder or in the absence of such designation, such Person or entity with the largest public market capitalization as of the date of consummation of the Fundamental Transaction.

 

(v)     Person” means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization, any other entity and a government or any department or agency thereof.

 

(w)     Principal Market” means The Nasdaq Capital Market.

 

(x)       Subject Entity” means any Person, Persons or Group or any Affiliate or associate of any such Person, Persons or Group.

 

(y)     Successor Entity” means one or more Person or Persons (or, if so elected by the Holder, the Company or Parent Entity) formed by, resulting from or surviving any Fundamental Transaction or one or more Person or Persons (or, if so elected by the Holder, the Company or the Parent Entity) with which such Fundamental Transaction shall have been entered into.

 

(z)      Trading Day” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Principal Market, or, if the Principal Market is not the principal trading market for the Common Stock, then on the principal securities exchange or securities market on which the Common Stock is then traded.

 

(aa)    Transaction Documents” means any agreement entered into by and between the Company and the Holder in connection with or pursuant to this Warrant.

 

(bb)   VWAP Market Disruption Event” means, with respect to any date, (A) the failure by the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed, or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded, to open for trading during its regular trading session on such date; or (B) the occurrence or existence, for more than one half hour period in the aggregate, of any suspension or limitation imposed on trading (by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the relevant exchange or otherwise) in the Common Stock or in any options contracts or futures contracts relating to the Common Stock, and such suspension or limitation occurs or exists at any time before 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on such date.

 

 

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(cc)    VWAP Trading Day” means a day on which (A) there is no VWAP Market Disruption Event; provided that the Holder, by notice to the Company, may waive any such VWAP Market Disruption Event; and (B) trading in the Common Stock generally occurs on the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, on the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded. If the Common Stock is not so listed or traded, then “VWAP Trading Day” means a Business Day.

 

(dd)   Weighted Average Price” means, for any security as of any date, the dollar volume-weighted average price for such security on the Principal Market during the period beginning at 9:30:01 a.m., New York time (or such other time as the Principal Market publicly announces is the official open of trading), and ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York time (or such other time as the Principal Market publicly announces is the official close of trading), as reported by Bloomberg through its “Volume at Price” function or, if the foregoing does not apply, the dollar volume-weighted average price of such security in the over-the-counter market on the electronic bulletin board for such security during the period beginning at 9:30:01 a.m., New York time (or such other time as such market publicly announces is the official open of trading), and ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York time (or such other time as such market publicly announces is the official close of trading), as reported by Bloomberg, or, if no dollar volume-weighted average price is reported for such security by Bloomberg for such hours, the average of the highest Closing Bid Price and the lowest closing ask price of any of the market makers for such security as reported in the OTC Link or “pink sheets” by OTC Markets Group Inc. (formerly Pink OTC Markets Inc.). If the Weighted Average Price cannot be calculated for a security on a particular date on any of the foregoing bases, the Weighted Average Price of such security on such date shall be the fair market value as mutually determined by the Company and the Holder. If the Company and the Holder are unable to agree upon the fair market value of such security, then such dispute shall be resolved pursuant to Section 11 with the term “Weighted Average Price” being substituted for the term “Exercise Price.” All such determinations shall be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or other similar transaction during the applicable calculation period.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to Purchase Common Stock to be duly executed as of the Issuance Date set out above.

 

  Tellurian Inc.
   
   
  By: /s/ Graham McArthur
  Name:   Graham McArthur
  Title: Senior Vice President & Treasurer

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

EXERCISE NOTICE

 

TO BE EXECUTED BY THE REGISTERED HOLDER TO EXERCISE THIS

WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

 

Tellurian Inc.

 

The undersigned holder hereby exercises the right to purchase _________________ shares of Common Stock (“Warrant Shares”) of Tellurian Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (the “Company”), evidenced by the attached Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (the “Warrant”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Warrant.

 

1. Form of Exercise Price. The Holder intends that payment of the Exercise Price shall be made as:

 

____________  a “Cash Exercise” with respect to _________________ Warrant Shares; and/or

 

____________  a “Cashless Exercise” with respect to _______________ Warrant Shares.

 

2. Payment of Exercise Price. In the event that the holder has elected a Cash Exercise with respect to some or all of the Warrant Shares to be issued pursuant hereto, the holder shall pay the Aggregate Exercise Price in the sum of $___________________ to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

3. Delivery of Warrant Shares. The Company shall deliver to the holder __________ Warrant Shares in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

4. Maximum Percentage Representation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, this Exercise Notice shall constitute a representation by the Holder that, after giving effect to the exercise provided for in this Exercise Notice, the Holder (together with the other Attribution Parties) will not have beneficial ownership of a number of shares of Common Stock in excess of the Maximum Percentage of the total outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company as determined pursuant to the provisions of Section 1(f) of the Warrant and utilizing a Reported Outstanding Share Number (as provided or reported by the Company, as applicable) equal to ______________.

 

Date: _______________ __, ______

 

   
Name of Registered Holder  
   
   
By:    
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

The Company hereby acknowledges this Exercise Notice and hereby directs [TRANSFER AGENT] to issue the above indicated number of shares of Common Stock on or prior to the applicable Share Delivery Date.

 

  TELLURIAN INC.
   
  By:  
  Name:             
  Title:  

  

  

 

Exhibit 4.4

 

Execution version

 

Tellurian Inc.

 

Warrant To Purchase Common Stock

 

Number of Shares of Common Stock: 4,674,353

Date of Issuance: April 29, 2020 (“Issuance Date”)

 

Tellurian Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (the “Company”), hereby certifies that, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Nineteen77 Capital Solutions A LP, the holder hereof or its permitted assigns (the “Holder”), is entitled, subject to the terms, conditions and adjustments set forth below, to purchase from the Company, at the Exercise Price (as defined below) then in effect, at any time or times on or after the date that is six months following the Issuance Date (the “Initial Exercisability Date”), but not after 11:59 p.m., New York time, on the Expiration Date (as defined below) (the “Exercise Period”), four million six hundred seventy-four thousand three hundred fifty-three (4,674,353) duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (as defined below), subject to adjustment as provided herein (the “Warrant Shares”). Except as otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms in this Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (including any Warrants to Purchase Common Stock issued in exchange, transfer or replacement hereof, this “Warrant”), shall have the meanings set forth in Section 19.

 

1.                  EXERCISE OF WARRANT.

 

(a)                Mechanics of Exercise. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof (including, without limitation, the limitations set forth in Section 1(f)), this Warrant may be exercised by the Holder on any Business Day during the Exercise Period in minimum increments of 25,000 Warrant Shares, by delivery (whether via electronic mail or otherwise in accordance with Section 8) of a duly completed and executed written notice, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Exercise Notice”), of the Holder’s election to exercise this Warrant. Within two (2) Trading Days following the delivery of the Exercise Notice, the Holder shall make payment to the Company of an amount equal to the Exercise Price in effect on the date of such exercise multiplied by the number of Warrant Shares as to which this Warrant is being exercised (the “Aggregate Exercise Price”) in cash by wire transfer of immediately available funds or, if the provisions of Section 1(d) are applicable, by notifying the Company that this Warrant is being exercised pursuant to a Cashless Exercise (as defined in Section 1(d)). The Holder shall not be required to deliver the original Warrant in order to effect an exercise hereunder, nor shall any ink-original signature or medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) with respect to any Exercise Notice be required. Execution and delivery of the Exercise Notice with respect to less than all of the Warrant Shares shall have the same effect as cancellation of the original Warrant and issuance of a new Warrant evidencing the right to purchase the remaining number of Warrant Shares and the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company until the Holder has purchased all of the Warrant Shares available hereunder and this Warrant has been exercised in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company for cancellation within three (3) Trading Days of the date on which the final Exercise Notice is delivered to the Company. On or before the first (1st) Trading Day following the date on which the Holder has delivered the applicable Exercise Notice, the Company shall transmit by electronic mail a duly executed and completed acknowledgment of confirmation of receipt of the Exercise Notice, in the form attached to the Exercise Notice, to the Holder and the Company’s transfer agent (the “Transfer Agent”). So long as the Holder delivers the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of a Cashless Exercise, if applicable) on or prior to the first (1st) Trading Day following the date on which the Exercise Notice has been delivered to the Company, then on or prior to the earlier of (i) the second (2nd) Trading Day and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period, in each case following the date on which the Exercise Notice has been delivered to the Company, or, if the Holder does not deliver the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of a Cashless Exercise, if applicable) on or prior to the first (1st) Trading Day following the date on which the Exercise Notice has been delivered to the Company, then on or prior to the first (1st) Trading Day following the date on which the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of a Cashless Exercise, if applicable) is delivered (such earlier date, or if later, the earliest day on which the Company is required to deliver Warrant Shares pursuant to this Section 1(a) (the “Share Delivery Date”), the Company shall (X) provided that the Transfer Agent is participating in The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program (“FAST”), credit such aggregate number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit / Withdrawal At Custodian system, or (Y) if the Transfer Agent is not participating in FAST, issue and dispatch by overnight courier to the address as specified in the Exercise Notice, a certificate, registered in the name of the Holder or its designee, for the number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise. The Company shall be responsible for all fees and expenses of the Transfer Agent and all fees and expenses with respect to the issuance of Warrant Shares via DTC, if any, including without limitation for same day processing. Upon delivery of the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of Cashless Exercise, as applicable), the Holder shall be deemed for all corporate purposes to have become the holder of record and beneficial owner of the Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant has been exercised on the date of such delivery, irrespective of the date such Warrant Shares are credited to the Holder’s DTC account or the date of delivery of the certificates evidencing such Warrant Shares, as the case may be. If this Warrant is physically delivered to the Company in connection with any exercise pursuant to this Section 1(a) and the number of Warrant Shares represented by this Warrant submitted for exercise is greater than the number of Warrant Shares being acquired upon an exercise, then the Company shall as soon as practicable and in no event later than three (3) Trading Days after any exercise and at its own expense, issue and deliver to the Holder (or its designee) a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)) representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares issuable immediately prior to such exercise under this Warrant, less the number of Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant is exercised. No fractional Warrant Shares are to be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant, but rather, the number of Warrant Shares to be issued shall be rounded to the nearest whole number. The Company shall pay any and all transfer, stamp, issuance and similar taxes, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, fees and expenses of the Transfer Agent) which may be payable with respect to the issuance and delivery of Warrant Shares upon exercise of this Warrant; provided, that the Company shall not be required to pay any tax or governmental charge that may be imposed with respect to any applicable withholding or the issuance or delivery of the Warrant Shares to any Person other than the Holder, and no such issuance or delivery shall be made unless and until the Person requesting such issuance has paid to the Company the amount of any such tax, or has established to the satisfaction of the Company that such tax has been paid. The Company’s obligations to issue and deliver Warrant Shares in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions hereof are absolute and unconditional, irrespective of any action or inaction by the Holder to enforce the same, any waiver or consent with respect to any provision hereof (except for consents and waivers provided pursuant to Section 9), the recovery of any judgment against any Person or any action to enforce the same, or any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, limitation or termination; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to deliver Warrant Shares with respect to an exercise prior to the Holder’s delivery of the Aggregate Exercise Price (or notice of a Cashless Exercise, if applicable) with respect to such exercise. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event any portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Loans (as defined in the Credit and Guaranty Agreement) is repaid in cash during the period beginning on the Issuance Date and ending on the day prior to the Initial Exercisability Date, the total number of Warrant Shares for which this Warrant may be exercised shall be reduced (but not below zero) to an amount equal to (i) the Initial Warrant Share Amount, minus (ii) an amount equal to one-half of (A) the Initial Warrant Share Amount, multiplied by (B) (x) one, minus (y) a fraction (1) the numerator of which is: (I) $52,900,000; minus (II) as of the day immediately prior to the Initial Exercisability Date, the principal amount of the Loans (as defined in the Credit and Guaranty Agreement) that have been repaid in cash after the Issuance Date, and (2) the denominator of which is $52,900,000.

 

 

 

 

(b)               Exercise Price. For purposes of this Warrant, “Exercise Price” means $1.542 per share, subject to adjustment as provided herein.

 

(c)               Company’s Failure to Timely Deliver Securities. If either (I) the Company shall fail for any reason or for no reason on or prior to the applicable Share Delivery Date, if (x) the Transfer Agent is not participating in FAST, to issue to the Holder a certificate for the number of shares of Common Stock to which the Holder is entitled and register such Common Stock on the Company’s share register or (y) the Transfer Agent is participating in FAST, to credit the Holder’s balance account with DTC such number of shares of Common Stock to which the Holder is entitled upon the Holder’s exercise of this Warrant or (II) a registration statement covering the issuance or resale of the Warrant Shares that are the subject of the Exercise Notice (the “Exercise Notice Warrant Shares”) is not available for the issuance or resale, as applicable, of such Exercise Notice Warrant Shares and (x) the Company fails to promptly, but in no event later than two (2) Business Days after such registration statement becomes unavailable, to so notify the Holder and (y) the Company is unable to deliver the Exercise Notice Warrant Shares electronically without any restrictive legend by crediting such aggregate number of Exercise Notice Warrant Shares to the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit / Withdrawal At Custodian system (the event described in the immediately foregoing clause (II) is hereinafter referred as a “Notice Failure” (provided that no Notice Failure shall be deemed to have occurred if the Exercise Notice Warrant Shares are freely tradeable upon issuance to the Holder notwithstanding the unavailability of a registration statement and such shares do not bear any restrictive legend) and together with the event described in clause (I) above, an “Exercise Failure”), then, in addition to all other remedies available to the Holder, if on or prior to the applicable Share Delivery Date either (I) (x) if the Transfer Agent is not participating in FAST and the Company shall have failed to issue and deliver a certificate to the Holder and register such shares of Common Stock on the Company’s share register or, (y) if the Transfer Agent is participating in FAST and the Company shall have failed to credit the Holder’s balance account with DTC the number of shares of Common Stock to which the Holder is entitled upon the Holder’s exercise hereunder or pursuant to the Company’s obligation pursuant to clause (ii) below, or (II) if a Notice Failure occurs, and if after such date the Holder is required by its broker to purchase (in an open market transaction or otherwise) or the Holder’s brokerage firm otherwise purchases, shares of Common Stock to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the Holder of the Warrant Shares issuable hereunder pursuant to such exercise and which the Holder anticipated receiving upon such exercise (a “Buy-In”), then the Company shall, within five (5) Trading Days after the Holder’s request, (A) pay in cash to the Holder the amount, if any, by which (x) the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the shares of Common Stock so purchased exceeds (y) the amount obtained by multiplying (1) the number of Warrant Shares that the Company was required to deliver to the Holder in connection with the exercise at issue multiplied by (2) the price at which the sell order giving rise to such purchase obligation was executed, and (B) at the option of the Holder, either reinstate the portion of the Warrant and equivalent number of Warrant Shares for which such exercise was not honored (in which case such exercise shall be deemed rescinded) or deliver to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock that would have been issued had the Company timely complied with its exercise and delivery obligations hereunder. For example, if the Holder purchases Common Stock having a total purchase price of $11,000 to cover a Buy-In with respect to an attempted exercise of shares of Common Stock with an aggregate sale price giving rise to such purchase obligation of $10,000, under clause (A) of the immediately preceding sentence the Company shall be required to pay the Holder $1,000. The Holder shall provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Buy-In and, upon request of the Company, evidence of the amount of such loss. Nothing herein shall limit the Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver shares of Common Stock upon exercise of this Warrant as required pursuant to the terms hereof. The Company’s current transfer agent participates in FAST. In the event that the Company changes transfer agents while this Warrant is outstanding, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to select a transfer agent that participates in FAST. While this Warrant is outstanding, the Company shall request its transfer agent to participate in FAST with respect to this Warrant. In addition to the foregoing rights, (i) if the Company fails to deliver the applicable number of Warrant Shares upon an exercise pursuant to Section 1 by the applicable Share Delivery Date, then the Holder shall have the right to rescind such exercise in whole or in part and retain and/or have the Company return, as the case may be, any portion of this Warrant that has not been exercised pursuant to such Exercise Notice; provided that the rescission of an exercise shall not affect the Company’s obligation to make any payments that have accrued prior to the date of such notice pursuant to this Section 1(c) or otherwise, and (ii) if a registration statement covering the issuance or resale of the Warrant Shares that are subject to an Exercise Notice is not available for the issuance or resale, as applicable, of such Exercise Notice Warrant Shares and the Holder has submitted an Exercise Notice prior to receiving notice of the non-availability of such registration statement and the Company has not already delivered the Warrant Shares underlying such Exercise Notice electronically without any restrictive legend by crediting such aggregate number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit / Withdrawal At Custodian system, the Holder shall have the option, by delivery of notice to the Company, to (x) rescind such Exercise Notice in whole or in part and retain or have returned, as the case may be, any portion of this Warrant that has not been exercised pursuant to such Exercise Notice; provided that the rescission of an Exercise Notice shall not affect the Company’s obligation to make any payments that have accrued prior to the date of such notice pursuant to this Section 1(c) or otherwise, and/or (y) subject to the provisions of Section 1(d), switch some or all of such Exercise Notice from a cash exercise to a Cashless Exercise. In addition to the foregoing, but subject in each instance to the limitations set forth in Section 1(i) below, if the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares subject to an Exercise Notice by the third Trading Day following the Share Delivery Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder, in cash, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Warrant Shares subject to such exercise (based on the Weighted Average Price of the Common Stock on the date of the applicable Exercise Notice), $10 per Trading Day (increasing to $20 per Trading Day on the fifth Trading Day after such liquidated damages begin to accrue) for each Trading Day after the Share Delivery Date until such Warrant Shares are delivered or Holder rescinds such exercise.

 

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(d)               Cashless Exercise. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, if a registration statement covering the issuance or resale of the applicable Exercise Notice Warrant Shares is not available for the issuance or resale, as applicable, of such Exercise Notice Warrant Shares, then the Holder may, in its sole discretion, exercise this Warrant in whole or in part (in increments of 25,000 Warrant Shares in the case of a partial exercise of this Warrant) and, in lieu of making the cash payment otherwise contemplated to be made to the Company upon such exercise in payment of the Aggregate Exercise Price, elect instead to receive upon such exercise the “Net Number” of shares of Common Stock determined according to the following formula (a “Cashless Exercise”):

 

Net Number = (A x B) - (A x C)

                          B

 

For purposes of the foregoing formula:

 

A= the total number of shares with respect to which this Warrant is then being exercised.

 

B= as applicable: (i) the Closing Sale Price of the Common Stock on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Exercise Notice if such Exercise Notice is (1) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof on a day that is not a Trading Day, (2) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof on a Trading Day prior to the opening of “regular trading hours” (as defined in Rule 600(b)(68) of Regulation NMS promulgated under the federal securities laws) on such Trading Day, or (3) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof during “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day, or (ii) the Closing Sale Price of the Common Stock on the date of the applicable Exercise Notice if the date of such Exercise Notice is a Trading Day and such Exercise Notice is both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 1(a) hereof after the close of “regular trading hours” on such Trading Day.

 

C= the Exercise Price then in effect for the applicable Warrant Shares at the time of such exercise.

 

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The Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 1(d).  Without limiting the rights of a Holder to receive Warrant Shares on a “cashless exercise,” and to receive the cash payments contemplated pursuant to Sections 1(c) and 4(b), in no event will the Company be required to net cash settle a Warrant exercise. Any Cashless Exercise of this Warrant shall have the effect of lowering the outstanding number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder by an amount equal to the number of Warrant Shares that would be issuable upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms of this Warrant if such exercise were by means of a cash exercise rather than a Cashless Exercise and not the number of Warrant Shares actually received by the Holder.

 

(e)               Disputes. In the case of a dispute as to the determination of the Exercise Price or the arithmetic calculation of the Warrant Shares, the Company shall promptly issue to the Holder the number of Warrant Shares that are not disputed and resolve such dispute in accordance with Section 11.

 

(f)              Beneficial Ownership. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company shall not effect the exercise of any portion of this Warrant, and the Holder shall not have the right to exercise any portion of this Warrant, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Warrant and any such exercise shall be null and void and treated as if never made, to the extent that after giving effect to such exercise, the Holder together with the other Attribution Parties collectively would beneficially own in the aggregate in excess of 9.99% (the “Maximum Percentage”) of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise. For purposes of this Section 1(f), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”). For purposes of this Warrant, in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock the Holder may acquire upon the exercise of this Warrant without exceeding the Maximum Percentage, the Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (x) the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K or other public filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), as the case may be, (y) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (z) any other written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (the “Reported Outstanding Share Number”). If the Company receives an Exercise Notice from the Holder at a time when the actual number of outstanding shares of Common Stock is less than the Reported Outstanding Share Number, the Company shall (i) notify the Holder in writing of the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding and, to the extent that such Exercise Notice would otherwise cause the Holder’s beneficial ownership, as determined pursuant to this Section 1(f), to exceed the Maximum Percentage, the Holder must notify the Company of a reduced number of Warrant Shares to be purchased pursuant to such Exercise Notice (the number of shares by which such purchase is reduced, the “Reduction Shares”) and (ii) as soon as reasonably practicable, the Company shall return to the Holder the Aggregate Exercise Price (or applicable portion thereof) paid by the Holder for the Reduction Shares. For any reason at any time, upon the written or oral request of the Holder, the Company shall within one (1) Business Day confirm orally and in writing or by electronic mail to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Warrant, by the Holder and any other Attribution Party since the date as of which the Reported Outstanding Share Number was reported. In the event that the issuance of Common Stock to the Holder upon exercise of this Warrant results in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties being deemed to beneficially own, in the aggregate, more than the Maximum Percentage of the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock (as determined under Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act), the number of shares so issued by which the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties’ aggregate beneficial ownership exceeds the Maximum Percentage (the “Excess Shares”) shall be deemed null and void and shall be cancelled ab initio, and the Holder shall not have the power to vote or to transfer the Excess Shares. As soon as reasonably practicable after the issuance of the Excess Shares has been deemed null and void, the Company shall return to the Holder the Aggregate Exercise Price (or applicable portion thereof) paid by the Holder for the Excess Shares. Upon delivery of a written notice to the Company, the Holder may from time to time increase or decrease the Maximum Percentage to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99% as specified in such notice; provided that (i) any such increase in the Maximum Percentage will not be effective until the sixty-first (61st) day after such notice is delivered to the Company and (ii) any such increase or decrease will apply only to the Holder and the other Attribution Parties and not to any other holder of Warrants that is not an Attribution Party of the Holder. For purposes of clarity, the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the terms of this Warrant in excess of the Maximum Percentage shall not be deemed to be beneficially owned by the Holder for any purpose including for purposes of Section 13(d) or Rule 16a-1(a)(1) of the 1934 Act. No prior inability to exercise this Warrant pursuant to this paragraph shall have any effect on the applicability of the provisions of this paragraph with respect to any subsequent determination of exercisability. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 1(f) to the extent necessary to correct this paragraph or any portion of this paragraph which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended beneficial ownership limitation contained in this Section 1(f) or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitation contained in this paragraph may not be waived and shall apply to a successor holder of this Warrant. The Holder hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Company shall be entitled to rely on the representations and other information set forth in any Exercise Notice and shall not be required to independently verify whether any exercise of this Warrant would cause the Holder (together with the other Attribution Parties) to collectively beneficially own in excess of the Maximum Percentage of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding after giving effect to such exercise or otherwise trigger the provisions of this Section 1(f).

 

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(g)               Required Reserve Amount.  So long as this Warrant remains outstanding, the Company shall at all times keep reserved for issuance under this Warrant a number of shares of Common Stock at least equal to 100% of the maximum number of shares of Common Stock as shall be necessary to satisfy the Company’s obligation to issue shares of Common Stock under the Warrants then outstanding (without regard to any limitations on exercise) (the “Required Reserve Amount”); provided that at no time shall the number of shares of Common Stock reserved pursuant to this Section 1(g) be reduced other than in connection with any exercise of Warrants or such other event covered by Section 2(c) below.  The Required Reserve Amount (including, without limitation, each increase in the number of shares so reserved) shall be allocated pro rata among the holders of the Warrants based on the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of Warrants held by each holder thereof on the Issuance Date (without regard to any limitations on exercise) (the “Authorized Share Allocation”). In the event that a holder shall sell or otherwise transfer any of such holder’s Warrants, each transferee shall be allocated a pro rata portion of such holder’s Authorized Share Allocation. Any shares of Common Stock reserved and allocated to any Person which ceases to hold any Warrants shall be allocated to the remaining holders of Warrants, pro rata based on the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants then held by such holders thereof (without regard to any limitations on exercise).

 

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(h)               Insufficient Authorized Shares. If at any time while this Warrant remains outstanding the Company does not have a sufficient number of authorized and unreserved shares of Common Stock to satisfy its obligation to reserve for issuance the Required Reserve Amount (an “Authorized Share Failure”), then the Company shall promptly take all action reasonably necessary to increase the Company’s authorized shares of Common Stock to an amount sufficient to allow the Company to reserve the Required Reserve Amount for this Warrant then outstanding. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, as soon as practicable after the date of the occurrence of an Authorized Share Failure, but in no event later than ninety (90) days after the occurrence of such Authorized Share Failure, the Company shall hold a meeting of its stockholders for the approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock. In connection with such meeting, the Company shall provide each stockholder with a proxy statement and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to solicit its stockholders’ approval of such increase in authorized shares of Common Stock and the management of the Company shall recommend to the board of directors that it recommend to the stockholders that they approve such proposal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to any such Authorized Share Failure, if the Company is able to obtain the written consent of a majority of the shares of its issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock to approve the increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock, the Company may satisfy this obligation by obtaining such consent and submitting for filing with the SEC an Information Statement on Schedule 14C. In addition to the foregoing, in the event of any Authorized Share Failure that results in the failure of the Company to deliver any shares of Common Stock that would have otherwise been deliverable pursuant to an Exercise Notice (such shares the “Authorized Shares Failure Shares”), (1) the Company will promptly pay to the Holder, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, cash in an amount equal (i) to the product of (x) the number of such Authorized Shares Failure Shares; and (y) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on the date the Holder delivered the applicable Exercise Notice hereunder (or, if such date is not a VWAP Trading Day, the immediately preceding VWAP Trading Day), minus (ii) if such exercise is not a cashless exercise the Aggregate Exercise Price applicable to such Authorized Shares Failure Shares, to the extent not previously paid; and (2) to the extent the Holder purchases (in an open market transaction or otherwise) shares of Common Stock to deliver in settlement of a sale by the Holder of such Authorized Shares Failure Shares, the Company will reimburse the Holder for (x) any brokerage commissions and other out-of-pocket expenses, if any, of the Holder incurred in connection with such purchases and (y) the excess, if any, of (A) the aggregate purchase price of such purchases over (B) an amount equal to (i) the product of (I) the number of such Authorized Shares Failure Shares purchased by the Holder; and (II) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on the date the Holder delivered the applicable Exercise Notice hereunder (or, if such date is not a VWAP Trading Day, the immediately preceding VWAP Trading Day), minus (ii) if such exercise is not a cashless exercise, the Aggregate Exercise Price applicable to such Authorized Shares Failure Shares, to the extent not previously paid.

 

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(i)                 Liquidated Damages Limitations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, (i) with respect to any particular Exercise Notice, the Holder shall not be entitled to recover any liquidated damages from the Company under Section 1(c) above in connection with any failure to deliver any Exercise Notice Warrant Shares to the Holder subject to such Exercise Notice until the aggregate liquidated damages for which the Company would otherwise be liable in respect of all failures to deliver Exercise Notice Warrant Shares hereunder (in the absence of this limitation) exceeds $25,000 (the “LD Threshold”), after which the Holder shall be paid the aggregate amount of all such liquidated damages in respect of all such failures to deliver Exercise Notice Warrant Shares hereunder from the first dollar thereof (including the amount of the LD Threshold), and (ii) the maximum aggregate liquidated damages (cumulatively, inclusive of any and all liquidated damages under Section 1(c)) for which the Company will be liable will in no event exceed the LD Cap.

 

(j)                 Taxes. For income tax purposes, the Holder agrees that the Company may withhold from any amounts payable to the Holder or its permitted assignee or permitted transferee any taxes to be withheld from such amounts; provided that the Company shall reasonably cooperate with the Holder to reduce or eliminate the amounts required to be withheld.

 

2.            ADJUSTMENT OF EXERCISE PRICE AND NUMBER OF WARRANT SHARES. The Exercise Price and the number of Warrant Shares shall be adjusted from time to time as follows:

 

(a)               Intentionally omitted.

 

(b)               Voluntary Adjustment by Company. The Company may at any time during the term of this Warrant reduce the then-current Exercise Price to any amount and for any period of time deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

(c)               Adjustment Upon Subdivision or Combination of Common Stock. If the Company at any time on or after the Issuance Date subdivides (by any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares, the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such subdivision will be proportionately reduced and the number of Warrant Shares will be proportionately increased. If the Company at any time on or after the Issuance Date combines (by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such combination will be proportionately increased and the number of Warrant Shares will be proportionately decreased. Any adjustment under this Section 2(c) shall become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.

 

3.                  RIGHTS UPON DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 2 above, if, on or after the Issuance Date and on or prior to the Expiration Date, the Company shall declare or make any dividend or other distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of shares of Common Stock, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including, without limitation, any distribution of cash, stock or other securities, property, options, evidence of indebtedness or any other assets by way of a dividend, spin-off, reclassification, corporate rearrangement, scheme of arrangement or other similar transaction) (a “Distribution”), at any time after the issuance of this Warrant, then, in each such case, the Holder shall be entitled to participate in such Distribution to the same extent that the Holder would have participated therein if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations or restrictions on exercise of this Warrant, including without limitation, the Maximum Percentage) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for such Distribution, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the participation in such Distribution (provided, however, that to the extent that the Holder's right to participate in any such Distribution would result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Distribution to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such Distribution (and beneficial ownership) to such extent) and the portion of such Distribution shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of the Holder until such time or times as its right thereto would not result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, at which time or times the Holder shall be granted such Distribution (and any Distributions declared or made on such initial Distribution or on any subsequent Distribution held similarly in abeyance) to the same extent as if there had been no such limitation).

 

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4.                  PURCHASE RIGHTS; FUNDAMENTAL TRANSACTIONS.

 

(a)               Purchase Rights. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 2 above, if at any time on or after the Issuance Date and on or prior to the Expiration Date the Company grants, issues or sells any Options, Convertible Securities or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to the record holders of any class of Common Stock (the “Purchase Rights”), then the Holder will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which the Holder could have acquired if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations or restrictions on exercise of this Warrant, including without limitation, the Maximum Percentage) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights (provided, however, that to the extent that the Holder's right to participate in any such Purchase Right would result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Purchase Right to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such Common Stock as a result of such Purchase Right (and beneficial ownership) to such extent) and such Purchase Right to such extent shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of the Holder until such time or times as its right thereto would not result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, at which time or times the Holder shall be granted such right (and any Purchase Right granted, issued or sold on such initial Purchase Right or on any subsequent Purchase Right to be held similarly in abeyance) to the same extent as if there had been no such limitation.

 

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(b)            Fundamental Transaction. In the event that the Company enters into a Fundamental Transaction, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Holder in exchange for this Warrant a security of the Successor Entity evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to this Warrant, including, without limitation, which is exercisable for a corresponding number of shares of capital stock equivalent to the shares of Common Stock acquirable and receivable upon exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant) prior to such Fundamental Transaction, and with an exercise price which applies the exercise price hereunder to such shares of capital stock (but taking into account the relative value of the shares of Common Stock pursuant to such Fundamental Transaction and the value of such shares of capital stock, such adjustments to the number of shares of capital stock and such exercise price being for the purpose of protecting the economic value of this Warrant immediately prior to the consummation of such Fundamental Transaction) (the “Successor Entity Security”). Upon the consummation of each Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall succeed to, and be substituted for the Company (so that from and after the date of the applicable Fundamental Transaction, the provisions of this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to the Successor Entity), and may exercise every right and power of the Company and shall assume all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as the Company herein. Upon consummation of each Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity to deliver to the Holder confirmation that there shall be issued upon exercise of this Warrant at any time after the consummation of the applicable Fundamental Transaction, in lieu of the shares of Common Stock (or other securities, cash, assets or other property (except such items still issuable under Sections 3 and 4(a) above, which shall continue to be receivable thereafter)) issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant prior to the applicable Fundamental Transaction, such shares of common stock (or its equivalent) of the Successor Entity (including its Parent Entity) that the Holder would have been entitled to receive upon the happening of the applicable Fundamental Transaction had this Warrant been exercised immediately prior to the applicable Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant), as adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this Warrant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and without limiting Section 1(f) hereof, the Holder may elect, at its sole option, by delivery of written notice to the Company to waive this Section 4(b) to permit the Fundamental Transaction without the assumption of this Warrant. In addition to and not in substitution for any other rights hereunder, prior to the consummation of each Fundamental Transaction pursuant to which holders of shares of Common Stock are entitled to receive securities or other assets with respect to or in exchange for shares of Common Stock (a “Corporate Event”), the Company shall make appropriate provision to provide the Holder with the right to receive upon an exercise of this Warrant at any time after the consummation of the applicable Fundamental Transaction but prior to the Expiration Date, in lieu of the shares of the Common Stock (or other securities, cash, assets or other property (except such items still issuable under Sections 3 and 4(a) above, which shall continue to be receivable thereafter)) issuable upon the exercise of the Warrant prior to such Fundamental Transaction, such shares of stock, securities, cash, assets or any other property whatsoever (including warrants or other purchase or subscription rights) (collectively, the “Corporate Event Consideration”) that the Holder would have been entitled to receive upon the happening of the applicable Fundamental Transaction had this Warrant been exercised immediately prior to the applicable Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant). The provision made pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Holder. The provisions of this Section 4(b) shall apply similarly and equally to successive Fundamental Transactions and Corporate Events. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Change of Control, at the request of the Holder delivered before the 30th day after public disclosure of the consummation of such Change of Control by the Company pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC, the Company (or the Successor Entity) shall purchase this Warrant from the Holder by paying to the Holder, within ten (10) Business Days after such request (or, if later, on the effective date of the Change of Control), an amount equal to the Black Scholes Value of the remaining unexercised portion of this Warrant on the effective date of such Change of Control, payable in cash; provided, however, that, if the Change of Control is not within the Company's control, including not approved by the Company's Board of Directors, Holder shall only be entitled to receive from the Company or any Successor Entity, as of the date of consummation of such Change of Control, the same type or form of consideration (and in the same proportion), at the Black Scholes Value of the unexercised portion of this Warrant, that is being offered and paid to the holders of Common Stock of the Company in connection with the Change of Control, whether that consideration be in the form of cash, stock or any combination thereof, or whether the holders of Common Stock are given the choice to receive from among alternative forms of consideration in connection with the Change of Control; provided, further, that if holder of Common Stock are not offered or paid any consideration in such Change of Control, such holders of Common Stock will be deemed to have received common stock of the Successor Entity (which entity may be the Company following such Change of Control) in such Change of Control.

 

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5.                  NONCIRCUMVENTION. The Company will not, by amendment of its Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, scheme of arrangement, dissolution, issuance or sale of securities, or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, and will at all times in good faith carry out all of the provisions of this Warrant. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company (i) shall not increase the par value of any shares of Common Stock receivable upon the exercise of this Warrant above the Exercise Price then in effect, (ii) shall take all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Warrant, and (iii) shall, so long as any of the Warrants are outstanding, take all action necessary to reserve and keep available out of its authorized and unissued shares of Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting the exercise of the Warrants, the number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be necessary to effect the exercise of the Warrants then outstanding (without regard to any limitations on exercise).

 

6.                 WARRANT HOLDER NOT DEEMED A STOCKHOLDER. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the Holder, solely in such Person’s capacity as a holder of this Warrant, shall not be entitled to vote or receive dividends or be deemed the holder of capital stock of the Company for any purpose, nor shall anything contained in this Warrant be construed to confer upon the Holder, solely in such Person’s capacity as the Holder of this Warrant, any of the rights of a stockholder of the Company or any right to vote, give or withhold consent to any corporate action (whether any reorganization, issue of stock, reclassification of stock, consolidation, merger, conveyance or otherwise), receive notice of meetings, receive dividends or subscription rights, or otherwise, prior to the issuance to the Holder of the Warrant Shares which such Person is then entitled to receive upon the due exercise of this Warrant. In addition, nothing contained in this Warrant shall be construed as imposing any liabilities on the Holder to purchase any securities (upon exercise of this Warrant or otherwise) or as a stockholder of the Company, whether such liabilities are asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company. Notwithstanding this Section 6, the Company shall provide the Holder with copies of the same notices and other information given to the stockholders of the Company generally, contemporaneously with the giving thereof to the stockholders.

 

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7.                 REISSUANCE OF WARRANTS.

 

(a)               Transfer of Warrant. If this Warrant is to be transferred, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company, together with funds sufficient to pay any transfer taxes in connection with the making of such transfer, whereupon such compliance the Company will forthwith issue and deliver upon the order of the Holder a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)), representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares being transferred by the Holder and, if less than the total number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant is being transferred, a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)) to the Holder representing the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares not being transferred. The Company shall not be obligated to pay any tax which may be payable with respect to any transfer (or deemed transfer) arising in connection with the registration of any certificates for Warrant Shares or Warrants in the name of any Person other than the Holder.

 

(b)               Lost, Stolen or Mutilated Warrant. Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant, and, in the case of loss, theft or destruction, of any indemnification undertaking by the Holder to the Company in customary form (but without the obligation to post a bond) and, in the case of mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, the Company shall execute and deliver to the Holder a new Warrant (in accordance with Section 7(d)) representing the right to purchase the Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant.

 

(c)               Exchangeable for Multiple Warrants. This Warrant is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by the Holder at the principal office of the Company, for a new Warrant or Warrants (in accordance with Section 7(d)) representing in the aggregate the right to purchase the number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant, and each such new Warrant will represent the right to purchase such portion of such Warrant Shares as is designated by the Holder at the time of such surrender.

 

(d)               Issuance of New Warrants. Whenever the Company is required to issue a new Warrant pursuant to the terms of this Warrant, such new Warrant (i) shall be of like tenor with this Warrant, (ii) shall represent, as indicated on the face of such new Warrant, the right to purchase the Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant (or in the case of a new Warrant being issued pursuant to Section 7(a) or Section 7(c), the Warrant Shares designated by the Holder which, when added to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying the other new Warrants issued in connection with such issuance, does not exceed the number of Warrant Shares then underlying this Warrant), (iii) shall have an issuance date, as indicated on the face of such new Warrant which is the same as the Issuance Date, and (iv) shall have the same rights and conditions as this Warrant.

 

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8.                  NOTICES. Whenever notice is required to be given under this Warrant, including, without limitation, an Exercise Notice, unless otherwise provided herein, such notice shall be given in writing, (i) if delivered (a) from within the domestic United States, by first-class registered or certified airmail, or nationally recognized overnight express courier, postage prepaid, or by electronic mail or (b) from outside the United States, by International Federal Express, or by electronic mail, and (ii) will be deemed given (A) if delivered by first-class registered or certified mail domestic, three (3) Business Days after so mailed, (B) if delivered by nationally recognized overnight carrier, one (1) Business Day after so mailed, (C) if delivered by International Federal Express, two (2) Business Days after so mailed and (D) at the time of transmission, if delivered by electronic mail to each of the email addresses specified in this Section 8 prior to 5:00 p.m. (New York time) on a Trading Day, and (E) the next Trading Day after the date of transmission, if delivered by electronic mail to each of the email addresses specified in this Section 8 on a day that is not a Trading Day or later than 5:00 p.m. (New York time) on any Trading Day, and will be delivered and addressed as follows:

 

(i) if to the Company, to:

Tellurian Inc.
1201 Louisiana Street

Suite 3100

Houston, TX 77002
Attention: Legal

Email: legal.notices@tellurianinc.com

 

(ii) if to the Holder, at such address or other contact information delivered by the Holder to Company or as is on the books and records of the Company (provided that, with respect to the Holder, such notice may only be delivered via electronic mail or facsimile),

 

With copies (for informational purposes only) to:

 

Latham & Watkins LLP

885 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention: Matthew Henegar

Telephone No.: 212-906-1814

Email: matthew.henegar@lw.com

 

Latham & Watkins LLP

885 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention: David E. Owen

Telephone No.: 212-906-4503

Email: david.owen@lw.com

 

The Company shall provide the Holder with prompt written notice of all actions taken pursuant to this Warrant (other than issuances of shares of Common Stock upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms hereof), including in reasonable detail a description of such action and the reason therefor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will give written notice to the Holder (i) promptly upon any adjustment of the Exercise Price, setting forth in reasonable detail, and certifying, the calculation of such adjustment, (ii) at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date on which the Company closes its books or the applicable record date (A) with respect to any dividend or distribution upon the shares of Common Stock, (B) with respect to any grants, issuances or sales of any Options, Convertible Securities or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property made pro rata to holders of shares of Common Stock or (C) for determining rights to vote with respect to any Fundamental Transaction, dissolution or liquidation and (iii) ten (10) Business Days (or such shorter period as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances if the Company does not have 10 Business Days’ prior notice) prior to the consummation of any Fundamental Transaction; provided in each case that such information shall be made known to the public prior to or in conjunction with such notice being provided to the Holder, but only to the extent the information in such notice constitutes material non-public information regarding the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

 

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9.                AMENDMENT AND WAIVER. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Warrant may only be amended, modified or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by each party hereto. No waiver by the Company or the Holder of any of the provisions hereof shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the party so waiving. No waiver by any party shall operate or be construed as a waiver in respect of any failure, breach or default not expressly identified by such written waiver, whether of a similar or different character, and whether occurring before or after that waiver. No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any rights, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Warrant shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.

 

10.              GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION; JURY TRIAL. This Warrant shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Warrant shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of New York. Each party hereto hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in The City of New York, Borough of Manhattan, for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein, and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that such party is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper. Each party hereto hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof to such party at the address set forth with respect to such party in Section 8 above or such other address as such party subsequently delivers to the other party and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any manner permitted by law. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or operate to preclude a party hereto from bringing suit or taking other legal action against the other party hereto in any other jurisdiction to collect on its obligations or to enforce a judgment or other court ruling in favor of such party. If either party shall commence an action, suit or proceeding to enforce any provisions of this Warrant, the prevailing party in such action, suit or proceeding shall be reimbursed by the other party for their reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred with the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such action or proceeding. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY

 

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IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS WARRANT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

11.               DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the case of a dispute as to the determination of the Exercise Price or the arithmetic calculation of the Warrant Shares, the Company shall submit the disputed determinations or arithmetic calculations via electronic mail within two (2) Business Days of receipt of the Exercise Notice or other event giving rise to such dispute, as the case may be, to the Holder. If the Holder and the Company are unable to agree upon such determination or calculation of the Exercise Price or the Warrant Shares within three (3) Business Days of such disputed determination or arithmetic calculation being submitted to the Holder, then the Company shall, within two (2) Business Days submit via electronic mail (a) the disputed determination of the Exercise Price to an independent, reputable investment bank selected by the Company and approved by the Holder or (b) the disputed arithmetic calculation of the Warrant Shares to the Company’s independent, outside accountant. The Company shall cause at its expense the investment bank or the accountant, as the case may be, to perform the determinations or calculations and notify the Company and the Holder of the results no later than ten (10) Business Days from the time it receives the disputed determinations or calculations. Such investment bank’s or accountant’s determination or calculation, as the case may be, shall be binding upon all parties absent demonstrable error.

 

12.              REMEDIES, OTHER OBLIGATIONS, BREACHES AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. The remedies provided in this Warrant shall be cumulative and in addition to all other remedies available under this Warrant and any other Transaction Documents, at law or in equity (including a decree of specific performance and/or other injunctive relief), and nothing herein shall limit the rights of the Holder or the Company to pursue actual damages for any failure by the other party to comply with the terms of this Warrant. Each of the Company and the Holder acknowledges that a breach by such party of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the other party and that the remedy at law for any such breach may be inadequate. The Company and the Holder therefore agree that, in the event of any such breach or threatened breach, the other party shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

 

13.               TRANSFER. This Warrant and the Warrant Shares may be offered for sale, sold, transferred, pledged or assigned without the consent of the Company in accordance with Section 7(a).

 

14.               SEVERABILITY; CONSTRUCTION; HEADINGS. If any provision of this Warrant is prohibited by law or otherwise determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the provision that would otherwise be prohibited, invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed amended to apply to the broadest extent that it would be valid and enforceable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Warrant so long as this Warrant as so modified continues to express, without material change, the original intentions of the parties as to the subject matter hereof and the prohibited nature, invalidity or unenforceability of the provision(s) in question does not substantially impair the respective expectations or reciprocal obligations of the parties or the practical realization of the benefits that would otherwise be conferred upon the parties. The parties will endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s) with a valid provision(s), the effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s). This Warrant shall be deemed to be jointly drafted by the Company and the Holder and shall not be construed against any Person as the drafter hereof. The headings of this Warrant are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Warrant.

 

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15.               DISCLOSURE. Upon delivery by the Company to the Holder (or receipt by the Company from the Holder) of any notice in accordance with the terms of this Warrant, unless the Company has in good faith determined that the matters relating to such notice do not constitute material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its subsidiaries, the Company shall contemporaneously with any such notice delivery date, publicly disclose such material, non-public information on a Current Report on Form 8-K or otherwise. In the event that the Company believes that a notice contains material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its subsidiaries, the Company so shall indicate to the Holder in writing contemporaneously with the delivery of such notice (or promptly following receipt of such notice from the Holder, as applicable), and in the absence of any such written indication, the Holder shall be allowed to presume that all matters relating to such notice do not constitute material, non-public information relating to the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

 

16.              ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Warrant constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties to this Warrant with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter.

 

17.              ABSENCE OF TRADING AND DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Holder is not a fiduciary or agent of the Company and that the Holder shall have no obligation to (a) maintain the confidentiality of any information provided by the Company or (b) refrain from trading any securities while in possession of such information in the absence of a written non-disclosure agreement signed by the Holder that explicitly provides for such confidentiality and trading restrictions. In the absence of such an executed, written non-disclosure agreement, the Company acknowledges that the Holder may freely trade in any securities issued by the Company, may possess and use any information provided by the Company in connection with such trading activity, and may disclose any such information to any third party.

 

18.              COUNTERPARTS. This Warrant may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Warrant delivered by facsimile, e-mail or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Warrant.

 

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19.              CERTAIN DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Warrant, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

(a)               Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, is in control of, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” of a Person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the exercise of voting power, by contract or otherwise.

 

(e)               Attribution Parties” means, collectively, the following Persons and entities: (i) any investment vehicle, including, any funds, feeder funds or managed accounts, currently, or from time to time after the Issuance Date, directly or indirectly managed or advised by the Holder’s investment manager or any of its Affiliates or principals, (ii) any direct or indirect Affiliates of the Holder or any of the foregoing, (iii) any Person acting or who could be deemed to be acting as a Group together with the Holder or any of the foregoing and (iv) any other Persons whose beneficial ownership of the Company’s Common Stock would or could be aggregated with the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties for purposes of Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act. For clarity, the purpose of the foregoing is to subject collectively the Holder and all other Attribution Parties to the Maximum Percentage.

 

(f)                Black Scholes Value” means the value of this Warrant based on the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model obtained from the “OV” function on Bloomberg determined as of the day immediately following the first public announcement of the applicable Change of Control, or, if the Change of Control is not publicly announced, the date the Change of Control is consummated, for pricing purposes and reflecting (i) a risk-free interest rate corresponding to the U.S. Treasury rate for a period equal to the remaining term of this Warrant as of such date of request, (ii) an expected volatility equal to 100%, (iii) the underlying price per share used in such calculation shall be the highest Weighted Average Price during the five (5) Trading Days immediately prior to the consummation of such Change of Control, (iv) a remaining option time equal to the time between the date of the public announcement of the applicable Change of Control and the Expiration Date, and (v) a zero cost of borrow.

 

(g)               Bloomberg” means Bloomberg Financial Markets.

 

(h)               Business Day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in The City of New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed.

 

(i)                 Capital Stock” of any Person means any and all shares of, warrants or options or similar securities that provide a right to purchase or acquire, the equity of such Person, but excluding any debt securities convertible into such equity.

 

(j)                 Change of Control” means any Fundamental Transaction other than (i) any reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification of the Common Stock in which holders of the Company’s voting power immediately prior to such reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification continue after such reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification to hold publicly traded securities and, directly or indirectly, are, in all material respects, the holders of the voting power of the surviving entity (or entities with the authority or voting power to elect the members of the board of directors (or their equivalent if other than a corporation) of such entity or entities) after such reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification, (ii) pursuant to a migratory merger effected solely for the purpose of changing the jurisdiction of incorporation of the Company or (iii) a merger in connection with a bona fide acquisition by the Company of any Person or a merger of equals in which (x) the gross consideration paid, directly or indirectly, by the Company in such acquisition is not greater than 50% of the Company’s market capitalization as calculated on the date of the announcement of such merger and (y) such merger does not contemplate a change to the identity of a majority of the board of directors of the Company. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any transaction or series of transaction that, directly or indirectly, results in the Company or the Successor Entity not having Common Stock or common stock, as applicable, registered under the 1934 Act and listed on an Eligible Market shall be deemed a Change of Control.

 

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(k)               Closing Bid Price” and “Closing Sale Price” means, for any security as of any date, the last closing bid price and last closing trade price, respectively, for such security on the Principal Market, as reported by Bloomberg, or, if the Principal Market begins to operate on an extended hours basis and does not designate the closing bid price or the closing trade price, as the case may be, then the last bid price or the last trade price, respectively, of such security prior to 4:00:00 p.m., New York time, as reported by Bloomberg, or, if the Principal Market is not the principal securities exchange or trading market for such security, the last closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, of such security on the principal securities exchange or trading market where such security is listed or traded as reported by Bloomberg, or if the foregoing do not apply, the last closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, of such security in the over-the-counter market on the electronic bulletin board for such security as reported by Bloomberg, or, if no closing bid price or last trade price, respectively, is reported for such security by Bloomberg, the average of the bid prices, or the ask prices, respectively, of any market makers for such security as reported in the OTC Link or on the “pink sheets” by OTC Markets Group Inc. (formerly Pink Sheets LLC). If the Closing Bid Price or the Closing Sale Price cannot be calculated for a security on a particular date on any of the foregoing bases, the Closing Bid Price or the Closing Sale Price, as the case may be, of such security on such date shall be the fair market value as mutually determined by the Company and the Holder. If the Company and the Holder are unable to agree upon the fair market value of such security, then such dispute shall be resolved pursuant to Section 11. All such determinations to be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or other similar transaction during the applicable calculation period.

 

(l)                 Common Stock” means (i) the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, and (ii) any Capital Stock into which such Common Stock shall have been changed or any Capital Stock resulting from a reclassification of such Common Stock.

 

(m)             Convertible Securities” means any capital stock or other security of the Company or any of its subsidiaries (other than Options) that is at any time and under any circumstances directly or indirectly convertible into, exercisable or exchangeable for, or which otherwise entitles the holder thereof to acquire, any capital stock or other security of the Company (including, without limitation, shares of Common Stock) or any of its subsidiaries.

 

(n)               Credit and Guaranty Agreement” means that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of May 23, 2019, by and among Driftwood Holdings LP (converted from Driftwood Holdings LLC), as borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, N.A. as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

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(o)               Daily VWAP” means, for any VWAP Trading Day, the per share volume-weighted average price of the Common Stock as displayed under the heading “Bloomberg VWAP” on Bloomberg page “TELL <EQUITY> VAP” (or, if such page is not available, its equivalent successor page) in respect of the period from the scheduled open of trading until the scheduled close of trading of the primary trading session on such VWAP Trading Day (or, if such volume-weighted average price is unavailable, the market value of one share of Common Stock on such VWAP Trading Day, determined, using a volume-weighted average price method, by a nationally recognized independent investment banking firm selected by the Company). The Daily VWAP will be determined without regard to after-hours trading or any other trading outside of the regular trading session.

 

(p)               Eligible Market” means The Nasdaq Capital Market, the NYSE American LLC, The Nasdaq Global Select Market, The Nasdaq Global Market or The New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

 

(q)               Expiration Date” means the date that is sixty (60) months after the Initial Exercisability Date or, if such date falls on a day other than a Business Day or on which trading does not take place on the Principal Market, the next day on which such trading occurs.

 

(r)                Fundamental Transaction” means (A) that the Company shall, directly or indirectly, including through subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, (i) consolidate or merge with or into (whether or not the Company is the surviving corporation) another Subject Entity, or (ii) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Company and its subsidiaries (taken as a whole) to one or more Subject Entities, or (iii) make, or allow one or more Subject Entities to make, or allow the Company to be subject to or have its shares of Common Stock be subject to or party to one or more Subject Entities making, a purchase, tender or exchange offer that is accepted by the holders of at least either (x) 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (y) 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entities making or party to, such purchase, tender or exchange offer were not outstanding; or (z) such number of shares of Common Stock such that all Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entity making or party to, such purchase, tender or exchange offer, become collectively the beneficial owners (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act) of at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, or (iv) consummate a stock purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off or scheme of arrangement) with one or more Subject Entities whereby all such Subject Entities, individually or in the aggregate, acquire, either (x) at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (y) at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all the Subject Entities making or party to, or Affiliated with any Subject Entity making or party to, such stock purchase agreement or other business combination were not outstanding; or (z) such number of shares of Common Stock such that the Subject Entities become collectively the beneficial owners (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act) of at least 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, or (v) reorganize, recapitalize or reclassify its shares of Common Stock, (B) that the Company shall, directly or indirectly, including through subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, allow any Subject Entity individually or the Subject Entities in the aggregate to be or become the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act), directly or indirectly, whether through acquisition, purchase, assignment, conveyance, tender, tender offer, exchange, reduction in outstanding shares of Common Stock, merger, consolidation, business combination, reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off, scheme of arrangement, reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification or otherwise in any manner whatsoever, of either (x) at least 50% of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, (y) at least 50% of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock not held by all such Subject Entities as of the Issuance Date calculated as if any shares of Common Stock held by all such Subject Entities were not outstanding, or (z) a percentage of the aggregate ordinary voting power represented by issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock or other equity securities of the Company sufficient to allow such Subject Entities to effect a statutory short form merger or other transaction requiring other stockholders of the Company to surrender their Common Stock without approval of the stockholders of the Company or (C) directly or indirectly, including through subsidiaries, Affiliates or otherwise, in one or more related transactions, the issuance of or the entering into any other instrument or transaction structured in a manner to circumvent, or that circumvents, the intent of this definition in which case this definition shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this definition to the extent necessary to correct this definition or any portion of this definition which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended treatment of such instrument or transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Fundamental Transaction” shall not include transactions consisting solely of issuances of equity interests in Driftwood Holdings LP (f/k/a Driftwood Holdings LLC), a Delaware limited partnership, or any successor entity thereto, or any related reorganizations or contributions of assets comprising the Driftwood LNG terminal, in connection with the financing of the construction of the Driftwood LNG terminal pursuant to a final investment decision in respect thereof.

 

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(s)                Group” means a “group” as that term is used in Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act and as defined in Rule 13d-5 thereunder.

 

(t)                 Initial Warrant Share Amount” means the initial total number of Warrant Shares in respect of which this Warrant may be exercised as of the Issuance Date (as adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms of this Warrant).

 

(u)               LD Cap” means an amount equal to (a) $1,000,000, multiplied by (b) a fraction (i) the numerator of which is the initial total number of Warrant Shares in respect of which this Warrant may be exercised as of the Issuance Date, and (ii) the denominator of which is 4,674,353, in each case, as proportionately adjusted in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 hereof.

 

(v)               Options” means any rights, warrants or options to subscribe for or purchase shares of Common Stock or Convertible Securities.

 

(w)             Parent Entity” of a Person means an entity that, directly or indirectly, controls the applicable Person, including such entity whose common stock or equivalent equity security is quoted or listed on an Eligible Market (or, if so elected by the Holder, any other market, exchange or quotation system), or, if there is more than one such Person or such entity, the Person or such entity designated by the Holder or in the absence of such designation, such Person or entity with the largest public market capitalization as of the date of consummation of the Fundamental Transaction.

 

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(x)               Person” means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization, any other entity and a government or any department or agency thereof.

 

(y)               Principal Market” means The Nasdaq Capital Market.

 

(z)               Subject Entity” means any Person, Persons or Group or any Affiliate or associate of any such Person, Persons or Group.

 

(aa)            Successor Entity” means one or more Person or Persons (or, if so elected by the Holder, the Company or Parent Entity) formed by, resulting from or surviving any Fundamental Transaction or one or more Person or Persons (or, if so elected by the Holder, the Company or the Parent Entity) with which such Fundamental Transaction shall have been entered into.

 

(bb)           Trading Day” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Principal Market, or, if the Principal Market is not the principal trading market for the Common Stock, then on the principal securities exchange or securities market on which the Common Stock is then traded.

 

(cc)            Transaction Documents” means any agreement entered into by and between the Company and the Holder in connection with or pursuant to this Warrant.

 

(dd)           VWAP Market Disruption Event” means, with respect to any date, (A) the failure by the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed, or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded, to open for trading during its regular trading session on such date; or (B) the occurrence or existence, for more than one half hour period in the aggregate, of any suspension or limitation imposed on trading (by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the relevant exchange or otherwise) in the Common Stock or in any options contracts or futures contracts relating to the Common Stock, and such suspension or limitation occurs or exists at any time before 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on such date.

 

(ee)            VWAP Trading Day” means a day on which (A) there is no VWAP Market Disruption Event; provided that the Holder, by notice to the Company, may waive any such VWAP Market Disruption Event; and (B) trading in the Common Stock generally occurs on the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, on the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded. If the Common Stock is not so listed or traded, then “VWAP Trading Day” means a Business Day.

 

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(ff)              Weighted Average Price” means, for any security as of any date, the dollar volume-weighted average price for such security on the Principal Market during the period beginning at 9:30:01 a.m., New York time (or such other time as the Principal Market publicly announces is the official open of trading), and ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York time (or such other time as the Principal Market publicly announces is the official close of trading), as reported by Bloomberg through its “Volume at Price” function or, if the foregoing does not apply, the dollar volume-weighted average price of such security in the over-the-counter market on the electronic bulletin board for such security during the period beginning at 9:30:01 a.m., New York time (or such other time as such market publicly announces is the official open of trading), and ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York time (or such other time as such market publicly announces is the official close of trading), as reported by Bloomberg, or, if no dollar volume-weighted average price is reported for such security by Bloomberg for such hours, the average of the highest Closing Bid Price and the lowest closing ask price of any of the market makers for such security as reported in the OTC Link or “pink sheets” by OTC Markets Group Inc. (formerly Pink OTC Markets Inc.). If the Weighted Average Price cannot be calculated for a security on a particular date on any of the foregoing bases, the Weighted Average Price of such security on such date shall be the fair market value as mutually determined by the Company and the Holder. If the Company and the Holder are unable to agree upon the fair market value of such security, then such dispute shall be resolved pursuant to Section 11 with the term “Weighted Average Price” being substituted for the term “Exercise Price.” All such determinations shall be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or other similar transaction during the applicable calculation period.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to Purchase Common Stock to be duly executed as of the Issuance Date set out above.

 

  Tellurian Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Kian Granmayeh
  Name: Kian Granmayeh
  Title:  Chief Financial Officer

 

[Signature page to Warrant]

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

EXERCISE NOTICE

TO BE EXECUTED

BY THE HOLDER TO EXERCISE THIS

WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

 

Tellurian Inc.

 

The undersigned holder hereby exercises the right to purchase _________________ shares of Common Stock (“Warrant Shares”) of Tellurian Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (the “Company”), evidenced by the attached Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (the “Warrant”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Warrant.

 

1. Form of Exercise Price. The Holder intends that payment of the Exercise Price shall be made as:

 

                              ____________ a “Cash Exercise” with respect to _________________ Warrant Shares; and/or

 

                              ____________ a “Cashless Exercise” with respect to _______________ Warrant Shares.

 

2. Payment of Exercise Price. In the event that the holder has elected a Cash Exercise with respect to some or all of the Warrant Shares to be issued pursuant hereto, the holder shall pay the Aggregate Exercise Price in the sum of $___________________ to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

3. Delivery of Warrant Shares. The Company shall deliver to the holder __________ Warrant Shares in accordance with the terms of the Warrant.

 

4. Maximum Percentage Representation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, this Exercise Notice shall constitute a representation by the Holder that, after giving effect to the exercise provided for in this Exercise Notice, the Holder (together with the other Attribution Parties) will not have beneficial ownership of a number of shares of Common Stock in excess of the Maximum Percentage of the total outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company as determined pursuant to the provisions of Section 1(f) of the Warrant and utilizing a Reported Outstanding Share Number (as provided or reported by the Company, as applicable) equal to ______________.

 

Date:____________________, _____  

 

 
Name of Holder  

 

 

By:    
Name:    
Title:    

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

The Company hereby acknowledges this Exercise Notice and hereby directs [TRANSFER AGENT] to issue the above indicated number of shares of Common Stock on or prior to the applicable Share Delivery Date.

 

  TELLURIAN INC.
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

 

Exhibit 4.5

 

Execution version

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED

COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT

 

TELLURIAN INC.

 

Warrant Shares: 9,000,000 Issue Date: April 29, 2020

 

THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT (this “Warrant”) certifies that, for value received, Nineteen77 Capital Solutions A LP or its permitted assigns (the “Holder”) is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, in the amounts hereinafter specified from time to time on or after the Issue Date and on or prior to March 23, 2025 (the “Termination Date”), to purchase from Tellurian Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), up to 9,000,000 shares (as adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms of this Warrant, the “Warrant Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), at a purchase price of $1.00 per share (such purchase price, as adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms of this Warrant, the “Exercise Price”). The Company and the Holder each acknowledges and agrees that this Warrant amends and restates in its entirety and replaces that certain Amended and Restated Common Stock Purchase Warrant that was issued by the Company to the Holder on March 23, 2020 (the “Original Issue Date”), which is deemed cancelled as of the date hereof.

 

Section 1.  Definitions. As used in this Warrant, the terms set forth in this Section 1 shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in this Section 1.

 

Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, is in control of, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” of a Person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the exercise of voting power, by contract or otherwise.

 

Aggregate Exercise Price” means an amount equal to the product of (a) the number of Warrant Shares in respect of which this Warrant is then being exercised pursuant to Section 2 hereof, multiplied by (b) the Exercise Price in effect as of the applicable Exercise Date in accordance with the terms of this Warrant.

 

Attribution Parties” means, collectively, the following Persons and entities: (i) any investment vehicle, including, any funds, feeder funds or managed accounts, currently, or from time to time after the Issue Date, directly or indirectly managed or advised by the Holder’s investment manager or any of its Affiliates or principals, (ii) any direct or indirect Affiliates of the Holder or any of the foregoing, (iii) any Person acting or who could be deemed to be acting as a Group together with the Holder or any of the foregoing and (iv) any other Persons whose beneficial ownership of the Company’s Common Stock would or could be aggregated with the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties for purposes of Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act. For clarity, the purpose of the foregoing is to subject collectively the Holder and all other Attribution Parties to the Maximum Percentage.

 

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Bloomberg” means Bloomberg Financial Markets

 

Business Day” means any day except any Saturday, any Sunday or any day on which banking institutions in the State of New York are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close.

 

Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Credit and Guaranty Agreement” means that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of May 23, 2019, by and among Driftwood Holdings LP (converted from Driftwood Holdings LLC), as borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, N.A. as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Daily VWAP” means, for any VWAP Trading Day, the per share volume-weighted average price of the Common Stock as displayed under the heading “Bloomberg VWAP” on Bloomberg page “TELL <EQUITY> VAP” (or, if such page is not available, its equivalent successor page) in respect of the period from the scheduled open of trading until the scheduled close of trading of the primary trading session on such VWAP Trading Day (or, if such volume-weighted average price is unavailable, the market value of one share of Common Stock on such VWAP Trading Day, determined, using a volume-weighted average price method, by a nationally recognized independent investment banking firm selected by the Company). The Daily VWAP will be determined without regard to after-hours trading or any other trading outside of the regular trading session

 

Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in the Credit and Guaranty Agreement.

 

Exercise Date” means the date on which a duly completed and executed Notice of Exercise has been delivered to the Company in accordance with Section 2(a) of this Warrant.

 

Permitted Fund Transferees” means any fund or funds managed, directly or indirectly, by UBS O’Connor LLC, which funds are managed by the same key persons that exercise managerial control and authority of Nineteen77 Capital Solutions A LP as of the Issue Date.

 

Person” means an individual or corporation, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company, joint stock company, government (or an agency or subdivision thereof) or other entity of any kind.

 

Third Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement” means that certain Third Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of April 28, 2020, by and among Driftwood Holdings LP (converted from Driftwood Holdings LLC), as borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Wilmington Trust, N.A. as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders.

 

Trading Day” means a day on which the principal Trading Market is open for trading.

 

Trading Market” means any of the following markets or exchanges on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted for trading on the date in question: the NYSE American, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the New York Stock Exchange, OTCQB or OTCQX (or any successors to any of the foregoing).

 

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VWAP Market Disruption Event” means, with respect to any date, (A) the failure by the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed, or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded, to open for trading during its regular trading session on such date; or (B) the occurrence or existence, for more than one half hour period in the aggregate, of any suspension or limitation imposed on trading (by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the relevant exchange or otherwise) in the Common Stock or in any options contracts or futures contracts relating to the Common Stock, and such suspension or limitation occurs or exists at any time before 1:00 p.m., New York City time, on such date.

 

VWAP Trading Day” means a day on which (A) there is no VWAP Market Disruption Event; provided that the Holder, by notice to the Company, may waive any such VWAP Market Disruption Event; and (B) trading in the Common Stock generally occurs on the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, on the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded. If the Common Stock is not so listed or traded, then “VWAP Trading Day” means a Business Day.

 

Weighted Average Price” means, for any security as of any date, the dollar volume-weighted average price for such security on the Trading Market during the period beginning at 9:30:01 a.m., New York time (or such other time as the Trading Market publicly announces is the official open of trading), and ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York time (or such other time as the Principal Market publicly announces is the official close of trading), as reported by Bloomberg through its “Volume at Price” function or, if the foregoing does not apply, the dollar volume-weighted average price of such security in the over-the-counter market on the electronic bulletin board for such security during the period beginning at 9:30:01 a.m., New York time (or such other time as such market publicly announces is the official open of trading), and ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York time (or such other time as such market publicly announces is the official close of trading), as reported by Bloomberg, or, if no dollar volume-weighted average price is reported for such security by Bloomberg for such hours, the average of the highest closing bid price and the lowest closing ask price of any of the market makers for such security as reported in the OTC Link or “pink sheets” by OTC Markets Group Inc. (formerly Pink OTC Markets Inc.). If the Weighted Average Price cannot be calculated for a security on a particular date on any of the foregoing bases, the Weighted Average Price of such security on such date shall be the fair market value as mutually determined by the Company and the Holder. All such determinations shall be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or other similar transaction during the applicable calculation period

 

Section 2. Exercise.

 

a)                  Exercise of Warrant. Exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be made, in whole or in part in increments of 25,000 Warrant Shares, subject to the following limitations:

 

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i.            Immediately upon the Issue Date, the aggregate amount of Warrant Shares in respect of which the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be exercised shall be 3,000,000 (the “First Tranche”) (as adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms of this Warrant and subject to Section 2(a)(v)). The period between the Issue Date and prior to the date that is six months after the Original Issue Date is an “Exercise Period.”

 

ii.            Upon the date that is six months after the Original Issue Date, the aggregate amount of Warrant Shares in respect of which the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be exercised shall be increased by 2,000,000 (the “Second Tranche”) (as adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms of this Warrant and subject to Section 2(a)(v)). The period between the date that is six months after the Original Issue Date and prior to the date that is 12 months after the Original Issue Date is an “Exercise Period.”

 

iii.            Upon the date that is 12 months after the Issue Date, the aggregate amount of Warrant Shares in respect of which the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be exercised shall be increased by 2,000,000 (the “Third Tranche”) (as adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms of this Warrant and subject to Section 2(a)(v)). The period between the date that is 12 months after the Original Issue Date and prior to the date that is 15 months after the Original Issue Date is an “Exercise Period.”

 

iv.            Upon the date that is 15 months after the Original Issue Date, the aggregate amount of Warrant Shares in respect of which the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be exercised shall be increased by 2,000,000 (the “Fourth Tranche” and together with the First Tranche, Second Tranche and Third Tranche, each a “Tranche”) (as adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms of this Warrant and subject to Section 2(a)(v)). The period between the date that is 15 months after the Original Issue Date and prior to the Termination Date is an “Exercise Period.”

 

v.            Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event any portion of the outstanding principal amount of the Loans (as defined in the Credit and Guaranty Agreement) is repaid in cash during an Exercise Period (including any such repayment on the Issue Date, but excluding for the avoidance of doubt the conversion of Loans to Common Shares pursuant to Section 2(c) of the Third Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement), the number of Warrant Shares represented by each Tranche of each subsequent Exercise Period shall be equal to (A) the number of Warrant Shares represented by such Tranche (as adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms of this Warrant), multiplied by (B) a fraction (x) the numerator of which is (I) $55,000,000; minus (II) as of the most recent Monthly Payment Date (as defined in the Credit and Guaranty Agreement), the principal amount of the Loans (as defined in the Credit and Guaranty Agreement) that have been repaid in cash after the Issue Date, and (y) the denominator of which is $55,000,000. Further, in the event that the outstanding balance of the Loans is repaid in full during an Exercise Period, then each Tranche with respect to all subsequent Exercise Periods shall represent zero Warrant Shares.

 

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Subject to the foregoing limitations, exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be made, by delivery to the Company of a duly completed and executed facsimile copy or PDF copy submitted by facsimile or e-mail attachment of the Notice of Exercise in the form attached hereto (“Notice of Exercise”). Within two (2) Trading Days following delivery of the Notice of Exercise, the Holder shall deliver the Aggregate Exercise Price to the Company, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Company in writing or cashier’s check drawn on a United States bank, unless the utilization of the cashless exercise procedure specified in Section 2(c) below is specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise. No ink-original Notice of Exercise shall be required, nor shall any medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) of any Notice of Exercise be required. Notwithstanding anything in this Warrant to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company until the Holder has purchased all of the Warrant Shares available under this Warrant and this Warrant has been exercised in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company for cancellation at the same time that the final Notice of Exercise is delivered to the Company.

 

b)                  Partial Exercise. Any partial exercise of this Warrant resulting in the purchase of a portion of the total number of Warrant Shares then available hereunder shall have the effect of lowering the outstanding number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder by an amount equal to the applicable number of Warrant Shares purchased as a result of such partial exercise. The Company shall maintain records reflecting the number of Warrant Shares purchased pursuant to the exercise of this Warrant and the date(s) of such purchase(s).

 

c)                  Cashless Exercise. This Warrant may be exercised, in whole or in part in increments of 25,000 Warrant Shares (and subject to the limitations on exercise set forth in Sections 2(a)(i)-(v)), at any time or times on or after the Issue Date and on or prior to the Termination Date at the election of the Holder (in the Holder’s sole discretion) by means of a “cashless exercise,” pursuant to which the Holder shall be entitled to receive a number of Warrant Shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing ((A-B) * (X)) by (A), where:

 

(A) = as applicable: (i) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is (1) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof on a day that is not a Trading Day or (2) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof on a Trading Day prior to the opening of “regular trading hours” (as defined in Rule 600(b)(68) of Regulation NMS promulgated under the federal securities laws) on such Trading Day, or (ii) the VWAP on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if the date of such Notice of Exercise is a Trading Day and such Notice of Exercise is both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof during such Trading Day or after the close of “regular trading hours” on such Trading Day;

 

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  (B) = the Exercise Price of this Warrant; and

 

  (X) = the number of Warrant Shares that would be issuable upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms of this Warrant if such exercise were by means of a cash exercise rather than a cashless exercise.

 

Any cashless exercise of this Warrant shall have the effect of lowering the outstanding number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder by an amount equal to the number of Warrant Shares that would be issuable upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms of this Warrant if such exercise were by means of a cash exercise rather than a cashless exercise and not the number of Warrant Shares actually received by the Holder.

 

For purposes of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, it is intended, understood and acknowledged that any Warrant Shares issued in a cashless exercise pursuant to this Section 2(c) shall be deemed to have been acquired by the Holder, and the holding period for such Warrant Shares shall be deemed to have commenced, on the Issue Date.

 

VWAP” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the daily volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date on the Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P., (b)  if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on a Trading Market and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported in the “Pink Sheets” published by OTC Markets Group, Inc. (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per share of the Common Stock so reported, or (c) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Holder and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.

 

Notwithstanding anything in this Warrant to the contrary, on the Termination Date, this Warrant shall be automatically exercised via cashless exercise pursuant to this Section 2(c) without any action on the part of the Holder.

 

d)                  Mechanics of Exercise.

 

i.                     Delivery of Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. The Company shall deliver, or shall cause to be delivered, the Warrant Shares acquired hereunder to the Holder within one (1) Trading Day after the date on which the Aggregate Exercise Price has been delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) (such date, the “Warrant Share Delivery Date”). Such Warrant Shares shall be in certificated form and bear an appropriate restrictive legend unless otherwise required under the terms of this Warrant. The person in whose name any Warrant Shares are to be issued upon exercise of this Warrant shall be deemed to have become the holder of record of such shares on the date on which this Warrant was validly exercised, irrespective of the actual date of issuance of such Warrant Shares, except that, if the date of such valid exercise is a date when the stock transfer books of the Company are closed, such person shall be deemed to have become the holder of such Warrant Shares at the close of business on the next succeeding date on which the stock transfer books are open.

 

ii.                     Delivery of New Warrants Upon Exercise. If this Warrant shall have been exercised in part, the Company shall, at the request of a Holder and upon surrender of this Warrant certificate, at the time of delivery of the Warrant Shares, deliver to the Holder a new Warrant evidencing the rights of the Holder to purchase the unpurchased Warrant Shares called for by this Warrant, which new Warrant shall in all other respects be identical with this Warrant.

 

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iii.                  Company’s Failure to Timely Deliver Warrant Shares. If either (I) the Company shall fail for any reason or for no reason on or prior to the applicable Warrant Share Delivery Date, if (x) the Company’s transfer agent is not participating in The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program (“FAST”), to issue to the Holder a certificate for the number of shares of Common Stock to which the Holder is entitled and register such Common Stock on the Company’s share register or (y) the Company’s transfer agent is participating in FAST, to credit the Holder’s balance account with DTC such number of shares of Common Stock to which the Holder is entitled upon the Holder’s exercise of this Warrant or (II) a registration statement covering the issuance or resale of the Warrant Shares that are the subject of the Notice of Exercise (the “Exercise Notice Warrant Shares”) is not available for the issuance or resale, as applicable, of such Exercise Notice Warrant Shares and (x) the Company fails to promptly, but in no event later than two (2) Business Days after such registration statement becomes unavailable, to so notify the Holder and (y) the Company is unable to deliver the Exercise Notice Warrant Shares electronically without any restrictive legend by crediting such aggregate number of Exercise Notice Warrant Shares to the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit / Withdrawal At Custodian system (the event described in the immediately foregoing clause (II) is hereinafter referred as a “Notice Failure” (provided that no Notice Failure shall be deemed to have occurred if the Exercise Notice Warrant Shares are freely tradeable upon issuance to the Holder notwithstanding the unavailability of a registration statement and such shares do not bear any restrictive legend) and together with the event described in clause (I) above, an “Exercise Failure”), then, in addition to all other remedies available to the Holder, if on or prior to the applicable Warrant Share Delivery Date either (I) (x) if the Company’s transfer agent is not participating in FAST and the Company shall have failed to issue and deliver a certificate to the Holder and register such shares of Common Stock on the Company’s share register or, (y) if the Company’s transfer agent is participating in FAST and the Company shall have failed to credit the Holder’s balance account with DTC the number of shares of Common Stock to which the Holder is entitled upon the Holder’s exercise hereunder or pursuant to the Company’s obligation pursuant to clause (ii) below, or (II) if a Notice Failure occurs, and if after such date the Holder is required by its broker to purchase (in an open market transaction or otherwise) or the Holder’s brokerage firm otherwise purchases, shares of Common Stock to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the Holder of the Warrant Shares issuable hereunder pursuant to such exercise and which the Holder anticipated receiving upon such exercise (a “Buy-In”), then the Company shall, within five (5) Trading Days after the Holder’s request, (A) pay in cash to the Holder the amount, if any, by which (x) the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the shares of Common Stock so purchased exceeds (y) the amount obtained by multiplying (1) the number of Warrant Shares that the Company was required to deliver to the Holder in connection with the exercise at issue multiplied by (2) the price at which the sell order giving rise to such purchase obligation was executed, and (B) at the option of the Holder, either reinstate the portion of the Warrant and equivalent number of Warrant Shares for which such exercise was not honored (in which case such exercise shall be deemed rescinded) or deliver to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock that would have been issued had the Company timely complied with its exercise and delivery obligations hereunder. For example, if the Holder purchases Common Stock having a total purchase price of $11,000 to cover a Buy-In with respect to an attempted exercise of shares of Common Stock with an aggregate sale price giving rise to such purchase obligation of $10,000, under clause (A) of the immediately preceding sentence the Company shall be required to pay the Holder $1,000. The Holder shall provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Buy-In and, upon request of the Company, evidence of the amount of such loss. Nothing herein shall limit the Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver shares of Common Stock upon exercise of this Warrant as required pursuant to the terms hereof. In addition to the foregoing rights, (i) if the Company fails to deliver the applicable number of Warrant Shares upon an exercise pursuant to Section 2(d)(i) by the applicable Warrant Share Delivery Date, then the Holder shall have the right to rescind such exercise in whole or in part and

 

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retain and/or have the Company return, as the case may be, any portion of this Warrant that has not been exercised pursuant to such Notice of Exercise; provided that the rescission of an exercise shall not affect the Company’s obligation to make any payments that have accrued prior to the date of such notice pursuant to this Section 2(d)(iii) or otherwise, and (ii) if a registration statement covering the issuance or resale of the Warrant Shares that are subject to a Notice of Exercise is not available for the issuance or resale, as applicable, of such Exercise Notice Warrant Shares and the Holder has submitted a Notice of Exercise prior to receiving notice of the non-availability of such registration statement and the Company has not already delivered the Warrant Shares underlying such Notice of Exercise electronically without any restrictive legend by crediting such aggregate number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit / Withdrawal At Custodian system, the Holder shall have the option, by delivery of notice to the Company, to (x) rescind such Notice of Exercise in whole or in part and retain or have returned, as the case may be, any portion of this Warrant that has not been exercised pursuant to such Notice of Exercise; provided that the rescission of a Notice of Exercise shall not affect the Company’s obligation to make any payments that have accrued prior to the date of such notice pursuant to this Section 2(d)(iii) or otherwise, and/or (y) to the extent permitted hereunder, switch some or all of such Notice of Exercise from a cash exercise to a “cashless exercise” pursuant to Section 2(c). In addition to the foregoing, if the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares subject to a Notice of Exercise by the third Trading Day following the Warrant Share Delivery Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder, in cash, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Warrant Shares subject to such exercise (based on the Weighted Average Price of the Common Stock on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise), $10 per Trading Day (increasing to $20 per Trading Day on the fifth Trading Day after such liquidated damages begin to accrue) for each Trading Day after the Share Delivery Date until such Warrant Shares are delivered or Holder rescinds such exercise; provided, however, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) with respect to any particular Notice of Exercise, the Holder shall not be entitled to recover any liquidated damages from the Company pursuant to this sentence above in connection with any failure to deliver any Exercise Notice Warrant Shares to the Holder subject to such Notice of Exercise until the aggregate liquidated damages for which the Company would otherwise be liable in respect of all failures to deliver Exercise Notice Warrant Shares hereunder (in the absence of this limitation) exceeds $25,000 (the “LD Threshold”), after which the Holder shall be paid the aggregate amount of all such liquidated damages in respect of all such failures to deliver Exercise Notice Warrant Shares hereunder from the first dollar thereof (including the amount of the LD Threshold), and (ii) the maximum aggregate liquidated damages (cumulatively, inclusive of any and all liquidated damages under this sentence) for which the Company will be liable will in no event exceed an amount equal to (A) $1,000,000, multiplied by (B) a fraction (1) the numerator of which is the initial total number of Warrant Shares in respect of which this Warrant may be exercised as of the Issuance Date, and (2) the denominator of which is 9,000,000, in each case, as proportionately adjusted in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 hereof.

 

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iv.                  No Fractional Shares or Scrip. No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant. As to any fraction of a share which the Holder would otherwise be entitled to purchase upon such exercise, the Company shall, at its election, either (x) pay a cash adjustment in respect of such final fraction in an amount equal to such fraction, multiplied by the Exercise Price or (y) round up to the next whole share.

 

v.                  Taxes. Issuance of Warrant Shares shall be made without charge to the Holder for any issue or transfer tax in respect of the issuance of such Warrant Shares, all of which taxes shall be paid by the Company, and such Warrant Shares shall be issued in the name of the Holder or in such name or names as may be directed by the Holder to the extent permitted under this Warrant; provided, however, that in the event that Warrant Shares are to be so issued in a name other than the name of the Holder, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the assignment form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder and the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto. For income tax purposes, the Holder agrees that the Company may withhold from any amounts payable to the Holder or its permitted assignee or permitted transferee any taxes to be withheld from such amounts; provided that the Company shall use reasonable efforts to notify the Holder of the Company’s intention to withhold such taxes and the reason therefor prior to such withholding and the Company shall reasonably cooperate with the Holder to reduce or eliminate the amounts required to be withheld.

 

vi.                  Closing of Books. The Company will not close its stockholder books or records in any manner which prevents the timely exercise of this Warrant, pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

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Section 3.                     Certain Adjustments.

 

a)                  Stock Dividends and Splits. If the Company, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding: (i) subdivides outstanding shares of Common Stock into a larger number of shares, (ii) combines (including by way of reverse stock split) outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares or (iii) issues by reclassification of shares of the Common Stock any shares of capital stock of the Company, then in each case the Exercise Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding treasury shares, if any) outstanding immediately before such event and of which the denominator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event, and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant (and the limitations set forth in Sections 2(a)(i)-(v)) shall be proportionately adjusted such that the Aggregate Exercise Price in respect of the Warrant Shares that remain subject to this Warrant at such time shall remain unchanged. Any adjustment made pursuant to this Section 3(a) shall become effective immediately after the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution and shall become effective immediately after the effective date in the case of a subdivision, combination or re-classification.

 

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b)                  Fundamental Transaction. If, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding, (i) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another Person, (ii) the Company, directly or indirectly, effects any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets in one or a series of related transactions, (iii) any, direct or indirect, purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by the Company or another Person) is completed pursuant to which holders of Common Stock are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of 50% or more of the outstanding Common Stock, (iv) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the Common Stock or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which the Common Stock is effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, or (v) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions consummates a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off or scheme of arrangement) with another Person or group of Persons whereby such other Person or group acquires more than 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (not including any shares of Common Stock held by the other Person or other Persons making or party to, or associated or affiliated with the other Persons making or party to, such stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination) (each a “Fundamental Transaction”), then, upon any subsequent exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the right to receive, for each Warrant Share that would have been issuable upon such exercise immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction (as if the exercise of this Warrant occurred immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction), the number of shares of common stock of the successor or acquiring corporation (if such successor or acquiring corporation assumed the obligations under this Warrant by operation of law, provided that, in the absence of such assumption, immediately prior to the Fundamental Transaction, this Warrant shall be automatically exercised via cashless exercise without any action on the part of the Holder) or shares of Common Stock of the Company, if it is the surviving corporation, and any additional consideration (the “Alternate Consideration”) receivable as a result of such Fundamental Transaction by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction. For purposes of any such exercise, the determination of the Exercise Price shall be appropriately adjusted to apply to such Alternate Consideration based on the amount of Alternate Consideration issuable in respect of one share of Common Stock in such Fundamental Transaction, and the Company shall apportion the Exercise Price among the Alternate Consideration in a reasonable manner reflecting the relative value of any different components of the Alternate Consideration. If holders of Common Stock are given any choice as to the securities, cash or property to be received in a Fundamental Transaction, then the Holder shall be given the same choice as to the Alternate Consideration it receives upon any exercise of this Warrant following such Fundamental Transaction.

 

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c)                  Calculations. All calculations under this Section 3 shall be made to the nearest cent or the nearest 1/100th of a share, as the case may be. For purposes of this Section 3, the number of shares of Common Stock deemed to be issued and outstanding as of a given date shall be the sum of the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding treasury shares, if any) issued and outstanding. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 3, if at any time the Exercise Price upon any adjustment thereto would be less than par value per share of Common Stock, then the Exercise Price shall equal such par value.

 

d)                  Notice to Holder of Adjustment to Exercise Price. Whenever the Exercise Price is adjusted pursuant to any provision of this Section 3, the Company shall within five (5) Trading Days deliver to the Holder by facsimile or email a notice setting forth the Exercise Price after such adjustment and any resulting adjustment to the number of Warrant Shares and setting forth a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment.

 

e)                  Rights Upon Distribution of Assets. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to this Section 3 above, if, on or after the Issue Date and on or prior to the Expiration Date, the Company shall declare or make any dividend or other distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of shares of Common Stock, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including, without limitation, any distribution of cash, stock or other securities, property, options, evidence of indebtedness or any other assets by way of a dividend, spin-off, reclassification, corporate rearrangement, scheme of arrangement or other similar transaction) (a “Distribution”), at any time after the issuance of this Warrant, then, in each such case, the Holder shall be entitled to participate in such Distribution to the same extent that the Holder would have participated therein if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations or restrictions on exercise of this Warrant, including without limitation, the Maximum Percentage) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for such Distribution, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the participation in such Distribution (provided, however, that to the extent that the Holder's right to participate in any such Distribution would result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Distribution to such extent (and shall not be entitled to beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such Distribution (and beneficial ownership) to such extent) and the portion of such Distribution shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of the Holder until such time or times as its right thereto would not result in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties exceeding the Maximum Percentage, at which time or times the Holder shall be granted such Distribution (and any Distributions declared or made on such initial Distribution or on any subsequent Distribution held similarly in abeyance) to the same extent as if there had been no such limitation).

 

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Section 4.                     Transfer of Warrant.

 

a)                  Transferability. Subject to compliance with any applicable securities laws, this Warrant and all rights hereunder (including, without limitation, any registration rights) are transferable to any Person, in whole or in part (but if in part, then only in increments representing 25,000 Warrant Shares issuance pursuant hereto), upon surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company or its designated agent, together with a written assignment of this Warrant substantially in the form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder or its agent or attorney and funds sufficient to pay any transfer taxes payable upon the making of such transfer. Upon such surrender and, if required, such payment, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in the name of the Permitted Fund Transferee or Permitted Fund Transferees, as applicable, and in the denomination or denominations specified in such instrument of assignment (provided that no new Warrant shall be exercisable for less than 25,000 Warrant Shares), and shall issue to the assignor a new Warrant evidencing the portion of this Warrant not so assigned, and this Warrant shall promptly be cancelled. This Warrant, if properly assigned in accordance herewith, may be exercised by a new holder for the purchase of Warrant Shares without having a new Warrant issued.

 

b)                  New Warrants. This Warrant may be divided or combined with other Warrants upon presentation hereof at the aforesaid office of the Company, together with a written notice specifying the names and denominations in which new Warrants are to be issued, signed by the Holder or its agent or attorney; provided that no new Warrant shall be exercisable for less than 25,000 Warrant Shares. Subject to compliance with Section 4(a), as to any transfer which may be involved in such division or combination, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in exchange for this Warrant or Warrants to be divided or combined in accordance with such notice. All Warrants issued on transfers or exchanges shall be dated the original issue date and shall be identical with this Warrant except as to the number of Warrant Shares issuable pursuant thereto.

 

c)                  Warrant Register. The Company shall register this Warrant, upon records to be maintained by the Company for that purpose (the “Warrant Register”), in the name of the record Holder hereof from time to time. The Company may deem and treat the registered Holder of this Warrant as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of any exercise hereof or any distribution to the Holder, and for all other purposes, absent actual notice to the contrary.

 

d)                  Representation by the Holder. The Holder, by the acceptance hereof, represents and warrants that:

 

i.            it is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D of the Securities Act;

 

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ii.            it is acquiring this Warrant and, upon any exercise hereof, will acquire the Warrant Shares issuable upon such exercise, for investment for its own account and not with a view to or for distributing or reselling such Warrant Shares or any part thereof in violation of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the Securities Act.

 

iii.            it understands and acknowledges that this Warrant and the Warrant Shares to be issued upon exercise hereof are “restricted securities” under the federal securities laws and may not be offered, sold, pledged or otherwise transferred expect (A) pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act and, if the Company requests, upon delivery of an opinion of counsel to such effect, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company or (B) pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, in each case in accordance with all applicable state securities laws and the securities laws of other jurisdictions; and

 

iv.            it can bear the economic and financial risk of its investment for an indefinite period and has such knowledge and experience in financial or business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the investment in the Warrant and the Warrant Shares.

 

e)                  Removal of Legends.

 

i.         Until such time as the Warrant Shares have been sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, or the Warrant Shares are eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, any certificate(s) representing the Warrant Shares sold pursuant to this Agreement will be imprinted (and any Warrant Shares issued in book entry form will have a notation in the Company’s stock transfer records) with a legend in substantially the following form:

 

THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION. THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT (1) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT and, if the Company requests, upon delivery of an opinion of counsel to such effect, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company OR (2) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, IN EACH CASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND THE SECURITIES LAWS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS.

 

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ii.         Certificates evidencing the Warrant Shares shall not contain any legend (including the legend set forth in Section 4(e)(i) hereof): (i) while a registration statement covering the resale of such security is effective under the Securities Act, (ii) if such Warrant Shares are eligible for sale under Rule 144, or (iii) if such legend is not required under applicable requirements of the Securities Act (including judicial interpretations and pronouncements issued by the staff of the Commission). If all or any portion of this Warrant is exercised at a time when there is an effective registration statement to cover the resale of the Warrant Shares, or if such Warrant Shares may be sold under Rule 144 or if such legend is not otherwise required under applicable requirements of the Securities Act (including judicial interpretations and pronouncements issued by the staff of the Commission) then such Warrant Shares shall be issued free of all legends. The Company agrees that following such time as such legend is no longer required under this Section 4(e)(iii) and upon the request of the Holder, the Company will, no later than five (5) Trading Days following the delivery by a Holder to the Company of a certificate representing Warrant Shares, as applicable, issued with a restrictive legend (such third Trading Day, the “Legend Removal Date”), deliver or cause to be delivered to such Holder a certificate representing such shares that is free from all restrictive and other legends.

 

f)                   Registration Rights. If at any time the Company shall determine to (x) prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement for the sale of Common Stock or other equity securities of the Company, or (y) sell shares of Common Stock or other equity securities of the Company in an underwritten offering pursuant to a registration statement filed with the SEC on Form S-3 (or any successor form or other appropriate form promulgated under the Securities Act) for an offering to be made on a continuous or delayed basis pursuant to Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act, in each case, either for its own account or for the account of other holders of equity securities in the Company, the Company shall (i) promptly, but no less than ten (10) Business Days prior to the anticipated filing date of the registration statement (in the case of clause (x) above) or such sale (in the case of clause (y) above), give to each holder of Warrant Shares written notice thereof and (ii) subject to customary limitations (including, without limitation, underwriter cutbacks) and receipt of customary information, representations and undertakings from the Holder, include in such registration statement or sale, as applicable, all Warrant Shares specified in a written request or requests, made by the holders of the Warrant Shares within five (5) Business Days after receipt of the notice from the Company described in clause (i) above. For the avoidance of doubt, this Section 4(f) shall survive the exercise in full of this Warrant or, if this exercise shall have been exercised in part or in full prior to such termination, the termination of this Warrant.

 

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Section 5.                     Miscellaneous.

 

a)                  No Rights as Stockholder Until Exercise. This Warrant does not entitle the Holder to any voting rights, dividends or other rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise hereof as set forth in Section 2(d)(i).

 

b)                  Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant. The Company covenants that upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant or any stock certificate relating to the Warrant Shares, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of an affidavit of loss and indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it (which, in the case of this Warrant, shall not include the posting of any bond), and upon surrender and cancellation of such Warrant or stock certificate, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant or stock certificate of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of such Warrant or stock certificate.

 

c)                  Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted in this Warrant is not a Business Day, then, such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding Business Day.

 

d)                  Authorized Shares.

 

i.         During the period this Warrant is outstanding from and after the Issue Date, the Company covenants that it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of issuing the necessary Warrant Shares upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company will take all such reasonable action as may be necessary to assure that such Warrant Shares may be issued as provided in this Warrant without violation of any applicable law or regulation, or of any requirements of the Trading Market upon which the Common Stock may be listed. The Company covenants that all Warrant Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant will, upon exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant and payment for such Warrant Shares in accordance herewith, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from all taxes, liens and charges created by the Company in respect of the issue thereof (other than taxes in respect of any transfer occurring contemporaneously with such issue or the Holder’s income taxes).

 

ii.         Except and to the extent as waived or consented to by the Holder, the Company shall not by any action, including, without limitation, amending its certificate of incorporation or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all such terms and in the taking of all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the rights of Holder as set forth in this Warrant against impairment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will (i) not increase the par value of any Warrant Shares above the amount payable therefor upon such exercise immediately prior to such increase in par value, (ii) take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and nonassessable Warrant Shares upon the exercise of this Warrant and (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all such authorizations, exemptions or consents from any public regulatory body having jurisdiction thereof, as may be, necessary to enable the Company to perform its obligations under this Warrant.

 

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iii.         Before taking any action which would result in an adjustment in the number of Warrant Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable or in the Exercise Price, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all such authorizations or exemptions thereof, or consents thereto, as may be necessary from any public regulatory body or bodies having jurisdiction thereof.

 

iv.         In addition to the foregoing, in the event of any failure by the Company to reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant that results in the failure of the Company to deliver any shares of Common Stock that would have otherwise been deliverable pursuant to a Notice of Exercise (such shares the “Authorized Shares Failure Shares”), (1) the Company will promptly pay to the Holder, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, cash in an amount equal (i) to the product of (x) the number of such Authorized Shares Failure Shares; and (y) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on the date the Holder delivered the applicable Notice of Exercise hereunder (or, if such date is not a VWAP Trading Day, the immediately preceding VWAP Trading Day), minus (ii) if such exercise is not a cashless exercise the Aggregate Exercise Price applicable to such Authorized Shares Failure Shares, to the extent not previously paid; and (2) to the extent the Holder purchases (in an open market transaction or otherwise) shares of Common Stock to deliver in settlement of a sale by the Holder of such Authorized Shares Failure Shares, the Company will reimburse the Holder for (x) any brokerage commissions and other out-of-pocket expenses, if any, of the Holder incurred in connection with such purchases and (y) the excess, if any, of (A) the aggregate purchase price of such purchases over (B) an amount equal to (i) the product of (I) the number of such Authorized Shares Failure Shares purchased by the Holder; and (II) the Daily VWAP per share of Common Stock on the date the Holder delivered the applicable Notice of Exercise hereunder (or, if such date is not a VWAP Trading Day, the immediately preceding VWAP Trading Day), minus (ii) if such exercise is not a cashless exercise, the Aggregate Exercise Price applicable to such Authorized Shares Failure Shares, to the extent not previously paid.

 

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e)                  Jurisdiction. This Warrant shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to agreements made and to be performed wholly within that jurisdiction without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof that would result in the application of the law of any other jurisdiction.

 

f)                   Restrictions. The Holder acknowledges that the Warrant Shares acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant, if not registered and the Holder does not utilize cashless exercise, will have restrictions upon resale imposed by state and federal securities laws.

 

g)                  Nonwaiver and Expenses. No course of dealing or any delay or failure to exercise any right hereunder on the part of Holder shall operate as a waiver of such right or otherwise prejudice the Holder’s rights, powers or remedies, notwithstanding the fact that all rights hereunder (other than the Holder’s rights set forth in Section 4(f)) terminate on the Termination Date. If the Company willfully and knowingly fails to comply with any provision of this Warrant, which results in any material damages to the Holder, the Company shall pay to the Holder such amounts as shall be sufficient to cover any out-of-pocket costs and expenses including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, including those of appellate proceedings, incurred by the Holder in collecting any amounts due pursuant hereto or in otherwise enforcing any of its rights, powers or remedies hereunder.

 

h)                  Notices. All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall be (i) in writing (including facsimile and email) and (ii) sent by facsimile, email or overnight courier (if for inland delivery) or international courier (if for overseas delivery) to a party hereto at its address and contact number specified below, or at such other address and contact number as is designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties hereto:

 

i.        The Company:

 

   

Tellurian Inc.

1201 Louisiana St

Suite 3100

Houston, TX 77002

Attention: Legal

Email: legal.notices@tellurianinc.com

 

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ii.        The Holder:

 

   

Nineteen77 Capital Solutions A LP

c/o UBS O’Connor LLC

787 7th Avenue, 13th Floor

New York, NY 10019

Attention: Rodrigo Trelles

Email: OL-OCS@ubs.com

 

with copies (which shall not constitute notice) to:  

Nineteen77 Capital Solutions A LP

c/o UBS O’Connor LLC

UBS Tower

1 N. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

Attention: Andrew Hollenbeck

Email: andrew.hollenbeck@ubs.com

 

with copies (which shall not constitute notice) to:  

Latham & Watkins LLP

885 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention: Matthew Henegar

Telephone No.: 212-906-1814

Email: matthew.henegar@lw.com

 

Latham & Watkins LLP

885 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention: David E. Owen

Telephone No.: 212-906-4503

Email: david.owen@lw.com

 

All notices and communications shall be effective when received by the addressee thereof during business hours on a Business Day in such Person’s location as indicated by such Person’s address above, or at such other address as is designated by such Person in a written notice to the other parties hereto.

 

i)                   Limitation of Liability. No provision hereof, in the absence of any affirmative action by the Holder to exercise this Warrant to purchase Warrant Shares, and no enumeration herein of the rights or privileges of the Holder, shall give rise to any liability of the Holder for the purchase price of any Common Stock or as a stockholder of the Company, whether such liability is asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company.

 

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j)                   Remedies. The Holder, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Warrant. The Company agrees that monetary damages would not be adequate compensation for any loss incurred by reason of a breach by it of the provisions of this Warrant and hereby agrees to waive and not to assert the defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate.

 

k)                  Successors and Assigns. Subject to applicable securities laws, this Warrant and the rights and obligations evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the Company and the successors and permitted assigns of Holder. The provisions of this Warrant are intended to be for the benefit of any Holder from time to time of this Warrant and shall be enforceable by the Holder or holder of Warrant Shares.

 

l)                   Amendment. This Warrant may be modified or amended or the provisions hereof waived with the written consent of the Company and the Holder.

 

m)               Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Warrant shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Warrant shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provisions or the remaining provisions of this Warrant.

 

n)                  Headings. The headings used in this Warrant are for the convenience of reference only and shall not, for any purpose, be deemed a part of this Warrant.

 

o)                  Tax Treatment. This Warrant has been issued as part of an “investment unit” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.1273-2(h)), consisting of this Warrant and loans advanced by the Holder pursuant to the Credit and Guaranty Agreement. The Company and the Holder agree that solely for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.1273-2(h), the initial issue price of such loans and the fair market value and purchase price of this Warrant shall be amounts reasonably agreed by the Holder and the Company within thirty (30) days after the Issue Date. The Company and the Holder shall file all income tax returns consistent with the foregoing tax treatment, including the issue price and purchase price specified in the preceding sentence.

 

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p)                  Limitation on Exercise. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company shall not effect the exercise of any portion of this Warrant, and the Holder shall not have the right to exercise any portion of this Warrant, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Warrant and any such exercise shall be null and void and treated as if never made, to the extent that after giving effect to such exercise, the Holder together with the other Attribution Parties collectively would beneficially own in the aggregate in excess of 9.99% (the “Maximum Percentage”) of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise. For purposes of this Section 5(p), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”). For purposes of this Warrant, in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock the Holder may acquire upon the exercise of this Warrant without exceeding the Maximum Percentage, the Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (x) the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K or other public filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), as the case may be, (y) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (z) any other written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (the “Reported Outstanding Share Number”). If the Company receives an Exercise Notice from the Holder at a time when the actual number of outstanding shares of Common Stock is less than the Reported Outstanding Share Number, the Company shall (i) notify the Holder in writing of the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding and, to the extent that such Exercise Notice would otherwise cause the Holder’s beneficial ownership, as determined pursuant to this Section 5(p), to exceed the Maximum Percentage, the Holder must notify the Company of a reduced number of Warrant Shares to be purchased pursuant to such Exercise Notice (the number of shares by which such purchase is reduced, the “Reduction Shares”) and (ii) as soon as reasonably practicable, the Company shall return to the Holder the Aggregate Exercise Price (or applicable portion thereof) paid by the Holder for the Reduction Shares. For any reason at any time, upon the written or oral request of the Holder, the Company shall within one (1) Business Day confirm orally and in writing or by electronic mail to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Warrant, by the Holder and any other Attribution Party since the date as of which the Reported Outstanding Share Number was reported. In the event that the issuance of Common Stock to the Holder upon exercise of this Warrant results in the Holder and the other Attribution Parties being deemed to beneficially own, in the aggregate, more than the Maximum Percentage of the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock (as determined under Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act), the number of shares so issued by which the Holder’s and the other Attribution Parties’ aggregate beneficial ownership exceeds the Maximum Percentage (the “Excess Shares”) shall be deemed null and void and shall be cancelled ab initio, and the Holder shall not have the power to vote or to transfer the Excess Shares. As soon as reasonably practicable after the issuance of the Excess Shares has been deemed null and void, the Company shall return to the Holder the Aggregate Exercise Price (or applicable portion thereof) paid by the Holder for the Excess Shares. Upon delivery of a written notice to the Company, the Holder may from time to time increase or decrease the Maximum Percentage to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99% as specified in such notice; provided that (i) any such increase in the Maximum Percentage will not be effective until the sixty-first (61st) day after such notice is delivered to the Company and (ii) any such increase or decrease will apply only to the Holder and the other Attribution Parties and not to any other holder of Warrants that is not an Attribution Party of the Holder. For purposes of clarity, the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the terms of this Warrant in excess of the Maximum Percentage shall not be deemed to be beneficially owned by the Holder for any purpose including for purposes of Section 13(d) or Rule 16a-1(a)(1) of the 1934 Act. No prior inability to exercise this Warrant pursuant to this paragraph shall have any effect on the applicability of the provisions of this paragraph with respect to any subsequent determination of exercisability. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 5(p) to the extent necessary to correct this paragraph or any portion of this paragraph which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended beneficial ownership limitation contained in this Section 5(p) or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitation contained in this paragraph may not be waived and shall apply to a successor holder of this Warrant. The Holder hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Company shall be entitled to rely on the representations and other information set forth in any Exercise Notice and shall not be required to independently verify whether any exercise of this Warrant would cause the Holder (together with the other Attribution Parties) to collectively beneficially own in excess of the Maximum Percentage of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding after giving effect to such exercise or otherwise trigger the provisions of this Section 5(p).

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above indicated.

 

  TELLURIAN INC.
   
  By: /s/ Kian Granmayeh
    Name: Kian Granmayeh
    Title:   Chief Financial Officer

 

[Signature page to Amended Warrant]

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

To: TELLURIAN INC.

 

(1)   The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ________ Warrant Shares of the Company pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant (only if exercised in full), and tenders herewith payment of the exercise price in full.

 

(2)   Exercise Price: $

 

(3)   Payment shall take the form of (check applicable box):

 

[ ] in lawful money of the United States; or

 

[ ] the cancellation of such number of Warrant Shares as is necessary, in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection 2(c), to exercise this Warrant with respect to the maximum number of Warrant Shares purchasable pursuant to the cashless exercise procedure set forth in subsection 2(c).

 

(4)   Please issue said Warrant Shares in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:

 

_______________________________

 

(5)   Accredited Investor. The undersigned is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and reaffirms as of the date hereof, the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4(d) of the Warrant.

 

(6)   Maximum Percentage Representation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, this Notice of Exercise shall constitute a representation by the Holder that, after giving effect to the exercise provided for in this Notice of Exercise, the Holder (together with the other Attribution Parties) will not have beneficial ownership of a number of shares of Common Stock in excess of the Maximum Percentage of the total outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company as determined pursuant to the provisions of Section 5(p) of the Warrant and utilizing a Reported Outstanding Share Number (as provided or reported by the Company, as applicable) equal to ______________.

 

[SIGNATURE OF HOLDER]

 

Name of Investing Entity:  
Signature of Authorized Signatory of Investing Entity:  
Name of Authorized Signatory:  
Title of Authorized Signatory:  
Date:  
Address:  

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNMENT FORM

 

(To assign the foregoing Warrant, execute this form and supply required information. Do not use this form to purchase shares.)

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the foregoing Warrant and all rights evidenced thereby are hereby assigned to

 

Name:    
  (Please Print)  
     
Address:    

 

 

Phone Number:

 

Email Address:

 

(Please Print)

 

________________________________________________

 

________________________________________________

 

Dated: _______________ __, ______    
     
Holder’s Signature:                                           
     
Holder’s Address:                                            

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 5.1

  

910 Louisiana Street

Houston, Texas
77002-4995

 

TEL +1 713.229.1234

FAX +1 713.229.1522

BakerBotts.com

AUSTIN

BEIJING

BRUSSELS

DALLAS

DUBAI

HONG KONG

HOUSTON

LONDON

MOSCOW

NEW YORK

PALO ALTO

SAN FRANCISCO

RIYADH

WASHINGTON

 

April 29, 2020

  

Tellurian Inc.
1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 3100
Houston, Texas 77002
 


Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

In connection with the issuance by Tellurian Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), of (i) a $56,000,000 face amount Senior Unsecured Note due 2021 (the “Note”) to be issued pursuant to the Indenture dated April 29, 2020 (the “Indenture”) by and between the Company, as issuer, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), at an aggregate purchase price of $50,000,000 and (ii) a Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (the “Warrant”) to purchase up to 20,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company at an exercise price of $1.542 per share, pursuant to (a) a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-235793) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 3, 2020 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as amended by a post-effective amendment filed with the SEC on April 28, 2020 (together, the “Registration Statement”), and (b) a prospectus supplement dated April 28, 2020 (the “Prospectus Supplement”), which supplements the prospectus included in the post-effective amendment (the “Base Prospectus” and, together with the Prospectus Supplement, the “Prospectus”), certain legal matters with respect to the Note and Warrant are being passed upon for you by us. At your request, this opinion is being furnished to you for filing as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Commission on the date hereof (the “Form 8-K”).

 

The Note and the Warrant will be sold to the purchaser named therein (the “Purchaser”) pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 28, 2020, by and between the Company and the Purchaser.

 

In our capacity as your counsel in the connection referred to above, we have examined originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified, of (i) the Indenture; (ii) the Note; (iii) the Warrant; (iv) the Securities Purchase Agreement, (v) the Registration Statement and the Prospectus; and (vi) corporate records of the Company, including certain resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company, as furnished to us by you, certificates of public officials and of representatives of the Company, statutes and other instruments and documents as we have deemed necessary or advisable for purposes of the opinions hereinafter expressed. In giving the opinions set forth below, we have relied, to the extent we deemed appropriate without independent investigation or verification, upon certificates, statements or other representations of officers or other authorized representatives of the Company and of governmental and public officials with respect to the accuracy of the factual matters contained in or covered by such certificates, statements or representations.

 

 

 

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In giving the opinions below, we have assumed that all signatures on all documents examined by us are genuine, all documents submitted to us as originals are authentic and complete, all documents submitted to us as certified or photostatic copies are true, correct and complete copies of the originals thereof and all information submitted to us was accurate and complete.

 

In giving the opinions below, we have also assumed that the Note and Warrant will be issued and sold in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws and in the manner set forth in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus.

 

Based on the foregoing, and subject to the assumptions, qualifications, limitations, and exceptions set forth herein, we are of the opinion that:

 

1. The Note will, when duly executed, issued and delivered by the Company in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, and duly purchased and paid for by the Purchaser in accordance with the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms.

 

2. The Warrant will, when duly executed, issued and delivered by the Company and duly purchased and paid for by the Purchaser in accordance with the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms.

 

The opinions set forth above are subject to the effect of (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, arrangement, fraudulent transfer or conveyance, preference, moratorium, conservatorship and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally, (ii) general principles of equity (whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law), including, without limitation, the possible unavailability of specific performance, injunctive relief or any other equitable remedy, and (iii) principles of materiality and reasonableness and implied covenants of good faith and fair dealing. We express no opinion as to the enforceability of any provision in the Note or the Warrant to the extent relating to liquidated damages or other economic remedies to the extent such provisions are deemed to constitute penalties.

 

The opinions set forth above are limited in all respects to matters of the contract law of the State of New York, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and applicable federal law of the United States of America, in each case, as in effect on the date hereof. We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion of counsel as an exhibit to the Form 8-K. We also consent to the references to our Firm under the heading “Legal Matters” in the Prospectus. In giving this consent, we do not hereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder.

  

Very truly yours,

 

/s/ Baker Botts L.L.P.

 

Baker Botts L.L.P.

  

 

 

 

Exhibit 5.2

 

 

 

April 29, 2020

 

Board of Directors

Tellurian Inc.

1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 3100

Houston, Texas 77002

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We have acted as counsel to Tellurian Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the filing by the Company of a prospectus supplement dated April 28, 2020 (the “Prospectus Supplement”), which supplements a Registration Statement (the “Registration Statement”) on Form S-3ASR (Registration No. 333-235793) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), on January 3, 2020 and amended via post-effective amendment on April 28, 2020, and including the prospectus included in the post-effective amendment (the “Base Prospectus” and, together with the Prospectus Supplement, the “Prospectus”), relating to the offer and sale by the Company of (i) senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”) which, under certain circumstances, are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), to be issued pursuant to the Indenture dated April 29, 2020 by and between the Company, as issuer, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Indenture”), at an aggregate purchase price of $50,000,000 (such underlying shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the terms of the Notes, the “Note Shares”) and (ii) warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase up to 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.542 per share, subject to certain adjustments set forth therein (such underlying shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, the “Warrant Shares”).

 

The Note Shares and the Warrant Shares are to be issued pursuant to the Prospectus, the Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 28, 2020 by and among the Company and the buyers named therein, including High Trail Investments SA LLC (the “SPA”), the Notes, the Indenture, and the Warrants.

 

We have examined originals or certified copies of the SPA, the Notes, the Indenture, the Warrants, the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, and such corporate records of the Company, including certain resolutions of the board of directors of the Company, and other certificates and documents of officials of the Company, public officials and others as we have deemed appropriate for purposes of this letter. We have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of each natural person signing any document reviewed by us, the authority of each person signing in a representative capacity (other than the Company) any document reviewed by us, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals and the conformity to authentic original documents of all copies submitted to us or filed with the SEC as conformed and certified or reproduced copies. In conducting our examination of documents, we have assumed the power, corporate or other, of all parties thereto (other than the Company) to enter into and perform all obligations thereunder and have also assumed the due authorization by all requisite action, corporate or other, and the due execution and delivery by such parties of such documents. We further assume that the Note and the Warrant constitute valid and binding obligations of all the parties thereto. As to any facts material to our opinion, we have made no independent investigation of such facts and have relied, to the extent that we deem such reliance proper, upon certificates of public officials and officers or other representatives of the Company. We assume for purposes of this opinion that, when any shares of Common Stock are required to be issued pursuant to the terms of the Notes or the Warrants, the number of such shares will not exceed the number of shares then permitted to be issued under the Company’s certificate of incorporation, as amended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tellurian Inc.

April 29, 2020

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Based upon the foregoing and subject to the assumptions, exceptions, qualifications and limitations set forth herein, we are of the opinion that:

 

1. The Note Shares have been duly authorized and, upon issuance on due conversion of the Notes in accordance with the terms of the Notes and the Indenture, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

2. The Warrant Shares have been duly authorized and, upon issuance on due exercise of the Warrants in accordance with the terms of the Warrants, including receipt by the Company of the full exercise price as consideration for the issue of each such Warrant Share, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

The opinions and other matters in this letter are qualified in their entirety and subject to the following:

 

A.       The foregoing opinion is limited to the Delaware General Corporation Law (including the applicable provisions of the Delaware Constitution and the reported judicial decisions interpreting these laws) and the federal laws of the United States of America. We are expressing no opinion as to the effect of the laws of any other jurisdiction, domestic or foreign.

 

B.       This letter is limited to the matters stated herein, and no opinion is implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated. We assume herein no obligation, and hereby disclaim any obligation, to make any inquiry after the date hereof or to advise you of any future changes in the foregoing or of any fact or circumstance that may hereafter come to our attention.

 

 

 

 

Tellurian Inc.

April 29, 2020

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We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on the date hereof and to the use of our name in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus under the caption “Legal Matters.” In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
  /s/ Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
  Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 5.3

 

 

 

 

April 29, 2020

 

Board of Directors

Tellurian Inc.

1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 3100

Houston, Texas 77002

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We have acted as counsel to Tellurian Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), with respect to certain legal matters in connection with the registration by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), of the proposed offer and sale by the selling stockholder (the “Selling Stockholder”) named in the Prospectus Supplement (as defined below) of 14,023,059 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (“Common Stock”), consisting of (i) 9,348,706 shares of Common Stock (the “Shares”) issued in connection with the execution of that certain Third Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated April 28, 2020, by and among Driftwood Holdings LP (formerly known as Driftwood Holdings LLC), a Delaware limited partnership and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, as the borrower, the guarantors party thereto, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as the administrative agent, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as the collateral agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”) and (ii) up to 4,674,353 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrant Shares”) that are issuable upon the exercise of a warrant to purchase common stock dated April 29, 2020, held by the Selling Stockholder (the “Warrant”).

 

In connection with the rendering of the opinion hereinafter set forth, we have examined (i) copies of the organizational documents of the Company; (ii) resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company relating to the issuance of the Shares, the Warrant, and the Warrant Shares; (iii) the Credit Agreement Amendment; (iv) the Warrant; (v) the Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR (Registration No. 333-235793) (the “Registration Statement”), as amended by Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement (the “Post-Effective Amendment”); (vi) the prospectus included in the Post-Effective Amendment dated April 28, 2020; (vii) the resale prospectus supplement to said prospectus dated April 29, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) pursuant to Rule 424(b)(7) promulgated under the Securities Act (the “Prospectus Supplement”); and (viii) certificates of certain public officials, and other instruments and documents as we deemed necessary or advisable for the purposes of this opinion letter. In addition, we reviewed such questions of law as we considered appropriate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tellurian Inc.

April 29, 2020

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As to various questions of fact material to the opinions expressed below, we have, without independent third-party verification of their accuracy, relied to the extent we deemed reasonably necessary or appropriate upon the representations and warranties of the Company contained in such documents, records, certificates, instruments or representations furnished or made available to us by the Company.

 

In making the foregoing examination, we have assumed that (i) all information submitted to us is accurate and complete; (ii) all signatures on all documents examined by us are genuine; (iii) all documents submitted to us as originals are authentic and all documents submitted to us as copies conform to the originals of those documents; and (iv) all agreements or instruments we have examined are the valid, binding and enforceable obligations of the parties thereto. In addition, we assume for purposes of this opinion that, when any Warrant Shares are required to be issued pursuant to the terms of the Warrant, the number of such shares will not exceed the number then permitted to be issued under the Company’s certificate of incorporation, as amended.

 

Based on the foregoing, and subject to the assumptions, qualifications, limitations and exceptions set forth herein, we are of the opinion that:

 

1.                  The Shares have been duly authorized and are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

2.                  The Warrant Shares have been duly authorized and, upon issuance on due exercise of the Warrant in accordance with the terms of the Warrant, including receipt by the Company of the full exercise price as consideration for the issue of each such Warrant Share, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

The foregoing opinions are limited to the Delaware General Corporation Law (including the applicable provisions of the Delaware Constitution and the reported judicial decisions interpreting these laws) and the federal laws of the United States of America. We are expressing no opinion as to the effect of the laws of any other jurisdiction, domestic or foreign.

 

This opinion letter is given as of the date hereof, and we have no obligation to update this opinion letter to take into account any change in applicable law or facts that may occur after the date hereof. We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion letter as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on the date hereof and to the use of our name in the Prospectus Supplement under the caption “Legal Matters.” In giving this consent, we do not hereby admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

Very truly yours,
   
  /s/ Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
  DAVIS GRAHAM & STUBBS LLP

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

VOTING AGREEMENT

 

This VOTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of April 29, 2020, is entered into by and between the undersigned stockholder (the “Stockholder”) of Tellurian Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the Company. The Company and the Stockholder are each sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” Capitalized terms that are used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Purchase Agreement (as defined below).

 

RECITALS

 

A.                 Concurrently with or following the execution of this Agreement, the Company has entered, or will enter, into a Securities Purchase Agreement (as the same may be amended from time to time, the “Purchase Agreement”), providing for, among other things, the sale to the Buyers of the Purchased Securities pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement and the Transaction Documents.

 

B.                  In order to induce the Buyers to enter into the Purchase Agreement and the Transaction Documents, and for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Stockholder hereby makes certain representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements as set forth in this Agreement with respect to the shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned by the Stockholder and set forth below the Stockholder’s signature on the signature page hereto (the “Original Shares” and, together with any additional shares of Common Stock pursuant to Section 6 hereof, the “Shares”). [Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Common Stock Beneficially Owned by the Stockholder shall not include the 1,300,000 shares of Common Stock owned by the Stockholder’s wife as set forth on Exhibit A, and such shares of Common Stock shall not be included in “Original Shares” or “Shares”.]1

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1.            Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Purchase Agreement. When used in this Agreement, the following terms in all of their tenses, cases, and correlative forms shall have the meanings assigned to them in this Section 1.

 

(a)                Beneficially Own” or “Beneficial Ownership” has the meaning assigned to such term in Rule 13d-3 under the 1934 Act, and a Person’s beneficial ownership of securities shall be calculated in accordance with the provisions of such rule (in each case, irrespective of whether or not such rule is actually applicable in such circumstance). For the avoidance of doubt, “Beneficially Own” and “Beneficial Ownership” shall also include record ownership of securities.

 

(b)                Beneficial Owner” shall mean the Person who Beneficially Owns the referenced securities.

 

2.            Representations of Stockholder. The Stockholder represents and warrants to the Company that:

 

(a)                Ownership of Shares. The Stockholder: (i) is the Beneficial Owner of all of the Original Shares set forth below the Stockholder’s signature on the signature pages hereto free and clear of any proxy, voting restriction, adverse claim, or other Liens, other than those created by this Agreement or under applicable federal or state securities laws, except as set forth on Exhibit A hereto and (ii) has the sole voting power over all such Original Shares, except as set forth on Exhibit A. Except pursuant to this Agreement or as set forth on Exhibit A hereto, there are no options, warrants, or other rights, agreements, arrangements, or commitments of any character to which the Stockholder is a party relating to the pledge, disposition, or voting of any such Original Shares and there are no voting trusts or voting agreements with respect to such Original Shares.

 

 

1 The bracketed language in Recital B is included in the Voting Agreement with Martin Houston and is excluded from the Voting Agreements with each of Charif Souki, Meg Gentle and R. Keith Teague.

 

 

 

(b)                Disclosure of All Shares Owned. The Stockholder does not Beneficially Own any shares of Company Common Stock other than: (i) the Original Shares set forth below the Stockholder’s signature on the signature pages hereto; and (ii) any options, warrants, or other rights to acquire any additional shares of Company Common Stock or any security exercisable for or convertible into shares of Company Common Stock, set forth below the Stockholder’s signature on the signature pages hereto (collectively, “Options”).

 

(c)                Power and Authority; Binding Agreement. If the Stockholder is an individual, the Stockholder has full power and authority and legal capacity to enter into, execute, and deliver this Agreement and to perform fully the Stockholder’s obligations hereunder (including the proxy described in Section 3(b) below). If the Stockholder is not an individual, the Stockholder has the organizational power and authority to enter into, execute, and deliver this Agreement and to perform fully the Stockholder’s obligations hereunder (including the proxy described in Section 3(b) below). This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by the Stockholder and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Stockholder, enforceable against the Stockholder in accordance with its terms.

 

(d)                No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Stockholder does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and the compliance with the provisions hereof will not, conflict with or violate any law applicable to the Stockholder or result in any breach of or violation of, or constitute a default (or an event that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration, or cancellation of, or result in the creation of any Lien on any of the Shares attributable to the Stockholder pursuant to, any agreement or other instrument or obligation binding upon the Stockholder or any of the Shares attributable to the Stockholder.

 

(e)                No Consents. No consent, approval, order, or authorization of, or registration, declaration, or filing with, any Governmental Entity or any other Person on the part of the Stockholder is required in connection with the valid execution and delivery of this Agreement. If the Stockholder is an individual, no consent of the Stockholder’s spouse is necessary under any “community property” or other laws in order for the Stockholder to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.

 

(f)                 No Litigation. There is no action, suit, investigation, or proceeding (whether judicial, arbitral, administrative, or other) pending against, or, to the knowledge of the Stockholder, threatened against or affecting, the Stockholder that could reasonably be expected to materially impair or materially adversely affect the ability of the Stockholder to perform the Stockholder’s obligations hereunder or to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement on a timely basis.

 

3.            Agreement to Vote Shares; Irrevocable Proxy.

 

(a)                Agreement to Vote and Approve. The Stockholder irrevocably and unconditionally agrees during the term of this Agreement, at any annual or special meeting of the Company called with respect to (i) the approval contemplated by Nasdaq Listing Standard Rule 5635(d) with respect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock upon conversion of, or in exchange for, the Convertible Notes (as defined below) in excess of the limitations imposed by such rule and/or (ii) approving an increase in the Company’s authorized but unissued shares to allow it to comply both with the first sentence of Section 10(D)(v) of the Convertible Notes and its obligation to issue up to twenty million (20,000,000) shares of its Common Stock pursuant to the Warrants (as defined below), and at every adjournment or postponement thereof, and on every action or approval by written consent or consents of the Company stockholders with respect to such matter, to vote or cause the holder of record to vote the Shares (except for Shares Transferred in accordance with Section 5) in favor of providing the Requisite Stockholder Approval (as defined in the Convertible Notes) and the Share Authorization Increase (as defined in the Purchase Agreement). “Convertible Notes” and “Warrants” mean the Senior Unsecured Notes and Warrants to purchase Common Stock issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, as amended from time to time.

 

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(b)                Irrevocable Proxy. The Stockholder hereby appoints the Company and any designee of the Company, and each of them individually, until the Expiration Time (at which time this proxy shall automatically be revoked), its proxies and attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to vote or act by written consent during the term of this Agreement with respect to the Shares (except for Shares Transferred in accordance with Section 5) in accordance with Section 3(a). This proxy and power of attorney is given to secure the performance of the duties of the Stockholder under this Agreement. The Stockholder shall take such further action or execute such other instruments as may be necessary to effectuate the intent of this proxy. This proxy and power of attorney granted by the Stockholder shall be irrevocable during the term of this Agreement, shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable proxy, and shall revoke any and all prior proxies granted by the Stockholder with respect to the Shares. The power of attorney granted by the Stockholder herein is a durable power of attorney and shall survive the bankruptcy, death, or incapacity of the Stockholder. The proxy and power of attorney granted hereunder shall terminate upon the termination of this Agreement.

 

4.             No Voting Trusts or Other Arrangement. Except for Shares Transferred in accordance with Section 5, The Stockholder agrees that during the term of this Agreement the Stockholder will not, and will not permit any entity under the Stockholder’s control to, deposit any of the Shares in a voting trust, grant any proxies with respect to the Shares, or subject any of the Shares to any arrangement with respect to the voting of the Shares, in each case other than agreements entered into with the Company.

 

5.             Transfer and Encumbrance. Except for any pledges of Original Shares in effect as of the date hereof and set forth on Exhibit A hereto, the Stockholder agrees that until the earlier of (a) the termination of this Agreement and (b) June 30, 2020 (unless with respect to this clause (b), the Requisite Stockholder Approval and the Share Authorization Increase have not been obtained on or prior to such date, in which case such date shall be extended to August 31, 2020), the Stockholder will not, directly or indirectly, transfer, sell, offer, exchange, assign, pledge, convey any legal or Beneficial Ownership interest in or otherwise dispose of (by merger (including by conversion into securities or other consideration), by tendering into any tender or exchange offer, by testamentary disposition, by operation of law, or otherwise), or encumber (“Transfer”) any of the Shares or enter into any contract, option, or other agreement with respect to, or consent to, a Transfer of, any of the Shares or the Stockholder’s voting or economic interest therein[; provided that the Stockholder shall be permitted to Transfer up to 10,000,000 Shares during the term of this Agreement].2 Any attempted Transfer of Shares or any interest therein in violation of this Section 5 shall be null and void. This Section 5 shall not prohibit a Transfer of the Shares by the Stockholder to any member of the Stockholder’s immediate family, to a trust for the benefit of the Stockholder or any member of the Stockholder’s immediate family, upon the death of the Stockholder or to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of the Stockholder; provided, that a Transfer referred to in this sentence shall be permitted only if, as a precondition to such Transfer, the transferee agrees in a writing, reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Company and the Buyers, to be bound by all of the terms of this Agreement.

 

6.             Additional Shares. The Stockholder agrees that all shares of Common Stock that the Stockholder purchases, acquires the right to vote, or otherwise acquires Beneficial Ownership of, after the execution of this Agreement and prior to the Expiration Time shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall constitute Shares for all purposes of this Agreement. In the event of any stock split, stock dividend, merger, reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, combination, exchange of shares, or the like of the capital stock of the Company affecting the Shares, the terms of this Agreement shall apply to the resulting securities and such resulting securities shall be deemed to be “Shares” for all purposes of this Agreement.

 

 

2 The bracketed language in Section 5 is included in the Voting Agreement with Martin Houston and is excluded from the Voting Agreements with each of Charif Souki, Meg Gentle and R. Keith Teague.

 

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7.                  Termination. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest to occur of (the “Expiration Time”): (a) the date on which the Purchase Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms; (b) the termination of this Agreement by mutual written consent of the Parties; and (c) the date on which the Requisite Stockholder Approval and the Share Authorization Increase are obtained. Nothing in this Section 7 shall relieve or otherwise limit the liability of any Party for any intentional breach of this Agreement prior to such termination.

 

8.                  No Agreement as Director or Officer. The Stockholder makes no agreement or understanding in this Agreement in its capacity as a director or officer of the Company or any of its subsidiaries (if the Stockholder holds such office), and nothing in this Agreement: (a) will limit or affect any actions or omissions taken by the Stockholder in its capacity as such a director or officer, and no such actions or omissions shall be deemed a breach of this Agreement; or (b) will be construed to prohibit, limit, or restrict the Stockholder from exercising its fiduciary duties as an officer or director to the Company or its stockholders.

 

9.                  Further Assurances. The Stockholder agrees, from time to time, and without additional consideration, to execute and deliver such additional proxies, documents, and other instruments and to take all such further action as the Company may reasonably request to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

10.                Stop Transfer Instructions. At all times commencing with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and continuing until the Expiration Time, in furtherance of this Agreement, the Stockholder hereby authorizes the Company or its counsel to notify the Company’s transfer agent that there is a stop transfer order with respect to all of the Shares (and that this Agreement places limits on the voting and transfer of the Shares), subject to the provisions hereof and provided that any such stop transfer order and notice will immediately be withdrawn and terminated by the Company following the Expiration Time.

 

11.               Specific Performance. Each Party hereto acknowledges that it will be impossible to measure in money the damage to the other Party if a Party hereto fails to comply with any of the obligations imposed by this Agreement, that every such obligation is material and that, in the event of any such failure, the other Party will not have an adequate remedy at law or damages. Accordingly, each Party hereto agrees that injunctive relief or other equitable remedy, in addition to remedies at law or damages, is the appropriate remedy for any such failure and will not oppose the seeking of such relief on the basis that the other Party has an adequate remedy at law. Each Party hereto agrees that it will not seek, and agrees to waive any requirement for, the securing or posting of a bond in connection with the other Party’s seeking or obtaining such equitable relief.

 

12.               Assignment. No Party to this Agreement may assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party hereto, except that the Company may assign, in its sole discretion, all or any of its rights, interests and obligations hereunder to any of its “affiliates” (as defined in Rule 144 under the 1933 Act) or to any party that acquires all of substantially all of the assets of the Company (whether by merger, sale of stock, sale of assets or otherwise). Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns. Any assignment contrary to the provisions of this Section 12 shall be null and void.

 

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13.               Notices. Any notices, consents, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered:  (i) upon receipt, when delivered personally; (ii) upon receipt, when sent by electronic mail (provided that such sent email is kept on file (whether electronically or otherwise) by the sending party and the sending party does not receive an automatically generated message from the recipient’s email server that such e-mail could not be delivered to such recipient); or (iii) one (1) Business Day after deposit with an overnight courier service with next day delivery specified, in each case, properly addressed to the party to receive the same.  The addresses, facsimile numbers and e-mail addresses for such communications shall be:

 

     If to the Company:

 

Tellurian Inc.

1201 Louisiana Street, Suite 3100

Houston, TX 77002

Attention: Daniel Belhumeur, General Counsel
E-mail: Daniel.Belhumeur@tellurianinc.com

 

     With a copy (for informational purposes only) to:

 

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

1550 17th St., Suite 500

Denver, CO 80202
Attention: John Elofson
E-mail: john.elofson@dgslaw.com

 

     If to the Stockholder, to the address, email address, or facsimile number set forth for the Stockholder on the signature pages hereof.

 

14.               Miscellaneous. The provisions of Sections 9(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (h), and (l) of the Purchase Agreement shall apply to this Agreement, mutatis mutandis.

 

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

 

  TELLURIAN INC.
     
  By:               
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
  [STOCKHOLDER]
     
  By:  
  Name:  
     
 

Number of Shares of Company Common Stock Beneficially Owned as of the date of this Agreement:

 

 

Number of Options Beneficially Owned as of the date of this Agreement:

 

 

Street Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Email:

 

 

 

Exhibit A

 

[Signature Page to Voting Agreement]